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.

42 comments:

  1. 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. 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. 'Honeyed Blueberry'

    They're delish, by the way!

    Love

    Shari x x

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  4. Tiggy Berry

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

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  5. 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. 'busy bead' and 'super smashing purple pumpkin'

    Janine x

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  7. 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. 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. Bumble Beader

    The Bead Hive

    Now where did I put that cap??

    This is fun Laura! Lynne x

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

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  11. Or Blackcurrant and Honey Syrup or Stripes or Strepsils.

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

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

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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 'Magenta Nectar'

    x x

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  19. 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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  20. "Tigger Disks"

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

    Billy xx

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

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

    1. Arabian Nights
    2. Candy Stripes

    Laura

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


    Hmmmm, delicious

    Liz

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  24. 'Honeyed Mulberry discs'

    x x

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  25. 'Titian Plum Discs'

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

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

    Stung On You
    or
    Purple Vespers

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  27. 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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  28. 'Kaleidoscope Discs'

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

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  29. Evening, I reckon Baroque Bumblebeads :)

    Hope you're well
    x

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

    'Halloween Rock'

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  31. 'witch's surprise'
    or
    'Bewitched'

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  32. 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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  33. pumpkin & berry slices
    or
    witch's glow

    sorry can't get away from that halloween theme

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  34. 'halloween eye candy'

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  35. 'witch's dream'

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  36. 'devilish discs'

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

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

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

    Laura x

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