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Tuesday, 30 October 2007

Another bead-naming game

So I started making a set of disc beads today and I can't think of a good name for them. They're transparent purple and opaque pale orange.

I've turned three of them into a pendant (that one up there) and I thought I'd offer it as the prize in another bead-naming competition.

If you can think of a suitable name for a set of these purple and orange stripy discs then please post your ideas in my comments section. You can submit as many suggestions as you like and I shall pick my favourite name at 7.00pm (GMT) tomorrow evening.

I'll announce the winner of the pendant here on my blog tomorrow night.
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42 comments:

  1. Unknown30 October 2007 at 20:44

    In the photo, they look black and yellow, so I'd say "squished bumblebees." If, in person, they actually look purple, how about "witchs' socks?"

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  2. Laura Sparling30 October 2007 at 20:59

    Good names!

    They're definitely purple and orange. I will take a better photo tomorrow in the sunlight - making do with my daylight lamp for now! ;o)

    Laura

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  3. Anonymous30 October 2007 at 21:05

    'Honeyed Blueberry'

    They're delish, by the way!

    Love

    Shari x x

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  4. Anonymous30 October 2007 at 21:20

    Tiggy Berry

    My ginger cat was called Tiggy and the berry for the purple

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  5. DragonflyLynne30 October 2007 at 21:45

    These are just gorgeous! I offer "tiger, tiger, burning bright." I'm off to find my thinking cap! Lynne x

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  6. Janine - Pretty Vintage Tea Party30 October 2007 at 22:03

    'busy bead' and 'super smashing purple pumpkin'

    Janine x

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  7. DragonflyLynne30 October 2007 at 22:08

    Terrific Turbans
    Regally Dutch
    Bah Humbug
    Bonfire Night
    Catherine wheels
    Turning Cartwheels and
    Posh Palatinate Pin Stripes

    Still haven't found my thinking cap!

    Lynne x

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  8. Laura Sparling30 October 2007 at 22:11

    These are all great names everyone!

    Lynne - if you haven't found your thinking cap yet then I can't wait to see your name suggestions when you do!

    Laura x

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  9. DragonflyLynne30 October 2007 at 22:30

    Bumble Beader

    The Bead Hive

    Now where did I put that cap??

    This is fun Laura! Lynne x

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  10. DragonflyLynne30 October 2007 at 22:31

    Stopping for a while to watch Spooks on BBC3 ... see you later! x

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  11. Catherine30 October 2007 at 22:59

    They remind me of Art Deco.

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  12. Catherine30 October 2007 at 23:01

    Or Blackcurrant and Honey Syrup or Stripes or Strepsils.

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  13. DragonflyLynne30 October 2007 at 23:19

    Carousel
    Spinning Top
    Moons of Jupiter
    Waggon Wheels
    Wheels of Fire
    Bagpuss
    Marmalade Sandwiches
    All Sorts
    Sophisticated Sea Slugs

    And it's goodnight from me x

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  14. Caroline B31 October 2007 at 07:06

    Pippy Longstocking, 'cos they look like her stripy legs.... daft I know,my brain's still not in work mode....

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  15. Karen31 October 2007 at 07:06

    My creative brains not switched on at the moment so not many suggestions from me.

    Autumn Glow

    Beautiful beads they are too.

    Karen

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  16. Catherine31 October 2007 at 07:38

    Along the art deco theme - Deco Disks, or Art Deco Discs

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  17. Janine - Pretty Vintage Tea Party31 October 2007 at 09:14

    'blueberry Pumpkin Pie'

    Janine xx

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  18. Maria João Rebelo31 October 2007 at 09:36

    Hi Laura! I'm glad you described them as in the picture there really bee like!
    Due to the colors, I think they have a deco look and I'd say ...
    'Venice' or 'Carnival' (I'm thinking of those gorgeous vests).
    Anyway, they're beautiful!!! Have a nice day! Maria Joao.

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  19. Laura Sparling31 October 2007 at 10:54

    Lynne - you're going to wear that thinking cap out!

    Thanks for all the name suggestions everyone!

    I've just updated the photo to include a shot of the pendant from above which should hopefully show its purpleness a bit better!

    Laura x

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  20. Anonymous31 October 2007 at 12:09

    'Magenta Nectar'

    x x

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  21. Catherine31 October 2007 at 12:35

    Reminds me a bit of an Elizabethan Ruffle. Elizabethan Blackberry and Honey Ruffle. Or just Blackberry and Honey Ruffle. Sounds a bit like a sweet.

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  22. Byzantine31 October 2007 at 12:47

    "Tigger Disks"

    Laura...loved you blog about your Mum...what a lovely thought...

    Billy xx

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  23. Unknown31 October 2007 at 13:21

    How about liquorice allsorts, that's what they remind me of.

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  24. Laura Sparling31 October 2007 at 13:28

    I've just been emailed two name suggestions by Pam which are :

    1. Arabian Nights
    2. Candy Stripes

    Laura

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  25. Moon Katty Studios31 October 2007 at 13:35

    "Jester" or "Fool's Paradise"

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  26. Anonymous31 October 2007 at 14:31

    They look like humbugs to me, so howabout Apricot Humbugs or Honey Humbugs.


    Hmmmm, delicious

    Liz

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  27. Anonymous31 October 2007 at 15:01

    'Honeyed Mulberry discs'

    x x

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  28. Anonymous31 October 2007 at 15:04

    'Titian Plum Discs'

    Can you see a foodie theme here...? ! x

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  29. Anonymous31 October 2007 at 15:10

    Love them - too slim for bees, more wasp-y so:

    Stung On You
    or
    Purple Vespers

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  30. Anonymous31 October 2007 at 15:19

    Whoops! should be spelt

    Purple Vespas

    Also remind me of the rings of Saturn so in honour of the discoverer:

    Cassini Rings

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  31. Anonymous31 October 2007 at 15:21

    'Kaleidoscope Discs'

    The colours are just the same as one I had in the 70s! x

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  32. Rach31 October 2007 at 17:17

    Evening, I reckon Baroque Bumblebeads :)

    Hope you're well
    x

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  33. Anonymous31 October 2007 at 18:07

    hi Laura
    they look good enough to eat. i think they should be

    'Halloween Rock'

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  34. Anonymous31 October 2007 at 18:26

    'witch's surprise'
    or
    'Bewitched'

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  35. Laura Sparling31 October 2007 at 18:35

    Definite Halloween influences going on!

    Here are three names emailed to me by Mandee :

    1. Sunset Stripe
    2. Purple Pumpkin Pie
    3. Halloween Hoops

    Laura

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  36. Anonymous31 October 2007 at 18:46

    pumpkin & berry slices
    or
    witch's glow

    sorry can't get away from that halloween theme

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  37. Anonymous31 October 2007 at 18:48

    'halloween eye candy'

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  38. Anonymous31 October 2007 at 18:53

    'witch's dream'

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  39. Anonymous31 October 2007 at 18:56

    'devilish discs'

    i think i have got to go and take off my glow in the dark pumpkin
    t-shirt!!!

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  40. Caroline B31 October 2007 at 19:12

    One final go - Cinnabar.
    Check out this link to see why:
    http://www.shoarns.com/Cinnabar.html

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  41. Laura Sparling31 October 2007 at 19:16

    That is a great suggestion, Caroline. Curled up he actually looks like one of the beads! :o)

    Laura x

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  42. Unknown2 November 2007 at 17:22

    humbugs!

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