Saturday, August 25, 2012

Bead Soup Blog Party 6 Reveal!

Today is the big reveal for Lori Anderson's Bead Soup Blog Party 6! My partner Karin von Hoeren from Germany http://www.creativeideen.de/sent my bead soup which included the beautiful beaded bead focal she made.
I decided to make 2 pieces of jewelry, one with the beaded bead as a focal and a bracelet made with the cute wreath toggle clasp. I used one of my lampwork glass beads as the focal in the bracelet and some of the creamy white pearls Karin sent.this bracelet can go from Fall right into Christmas!
I had fun making the necklace. As a full time lampwork artist, I don't take the time to work with seed beads like I used to...and I realized how much I miss it when I made the spiral rope for this design. I added some of the beads from Karin, a few Swarovski crystals and one of my lampwork beads. The challenge was trying to attach the bead wire without adding a clasp. Can you tell where I crimped it together?
I attached the beading wire to the seed bead rope inside the gold bead cones. The 2 wires are crimped together at the top next to the bead cone on one side. A matching gold ball on the other side balances the crimp cover.
Be sure to check out all the other participants in the Blog Hop. Again, thank you Lori for all the work you put into hosting this event. And thank you Karin for the beautiful beads!

Hostess, Lori Anderson, Pretty Things

Agi Kiss, Moonsafari Beads 
Alice Peterson, Alice Dreaming
Alison Sachs, Beads by Earthtones
Amanda Dittloff, Passion Smashin'
Andra Marasteanu, Bijoux de Monanage
Angie Szlovak, SweetBeads
Anitra Gordy, Leelu Creations
Ann Sherwood, Ann's Blog
Arlene Dean, A Glass Bash
Audrey Belanger, Dreams of an Absolution
Barb Solem, Vivi Magoo Presents

Barbara Blaszczyk, laboratorim Flory
Bianca Odenthal, Zydies Glasperlen
Birgit Klughardt, GitesBeads
Bobbie Rafferty, Beadsong Jewelry
Bonnie Coursolle,  Jasper Gems
Cece Cormier, The Beading Yogini
Charlene Jacka, Clay Space
Cherrie Fick, En La Lumie're
Cheryl Foiles, Get Your Bead On
Christie Murrow, Charis Designs Jewelry

Christina Miles, Wings n Scales
Christina Stofmeel, Feng Beads
Christine Stonefield, Sweet Girl Design
Cindy Cima Edwards, Live to Design
CJ Bauschka, 4 His Glory Creations
Claire Smith, Embergrass Jewelry
Cynthia Riggs, Cynth's Blog
Dana Fowler, Trunk Full of Treasure
Dawn Pierro, Turtle Moon Designs
Dee Elgie, Cherry Obsidia
Donetta Farrington, Simply Gorgeous


Dot Lewallwn, Speedie Beadie
Elizabeth Bunn, Elizabeth Beads
Eva Kovacs, Ewa gyongyos vilaga!
Evelyn Duberry, Sheba Makeda
Fay Wolfenden, Torch Fairy
Fen Li, Bead Flora Jewels
Gail Zwang, Angel Moose Enterprises
Geneva Collins, Torque Story
Grace Dorsey, Fan of the Flame
Gretchen Nation,  Art Food Lodging

Hannah Annear, Squintessential
Heather Goldsmith, As I Bead It
Heather Otto, The Craft Hopper
Heidi Kingman, My Bead Therapy
Hope Smitherman, Crafty Hope
Isolina Perez, Isolina Perez
Jacqueline Keller, CreARTelier
Jane Haag, Did You Make Something Today?
Janeen Sorensen, Wild Vanilla Designs
Jean Peter, Jean P. Designs


Jennifer Judd, Jen Judd Rocks
Jennifer L Justman, Soul's Fire Designs
Joanna Matuszczyk, Bizuteria z filcu
Joanne Brown, Jo's Jewels
Joanne Lockwood, Jo Bunkum
Joyce Becker, Joyce's Joyful Gems
Judy Riley, Three Red Beads
Karen Mitchell, Over the Moon Design
Karen Williams, Baublicious
Karin von Hoeren, Creative Ideen

Karla Morgan, Texas Pepper Jams
Kashmira Patel, Sadafule .. always in bloom!
Kate Richbourg, We Can Make That at Home

Katrin Lembke, AllesPerle
Kathy Combs, Torched in Texas
Kathy Lindemer, Bay Moon Design
Kay Thomerson, Kayz Kreationz
Kelley Fogle, My Life, One Bead at at Time
Kelly Hosford Patterson, Traveling Side Show

Klaudette Koon, Only Road
Lara Lutrick, Lampwork Beads by Lara
Laura Guenther, Blue Antiquities
Laurie Lalonde, HourGlass Studio
Lilik Kristiani, Soul of My Embodiment
Linda Younkman, Lindy's Designs
Lisa Chapman, Beach Cat Beads
Lisa Lodge, Pine Ridge Treasures
Loretta Carstensen, Designs by Loretta
Lori Bergmann, Lori Bergmann Design
Lori Dorrington, Lori's Adventures in Etsy Land
Lupe Meter, Gem's PC Corner
Lynn Davis, LLYYNN

Malin de Koning, Beading by Malin
Mandi Effron, Craft-o-licious
Mandy Williamson, Mimi's Beading
Margot Potter, The Impatient Crafter
Maria Rosa Sharrow, Willow Street Shops
Marianne Baxter, Simply Seablime Jewelry
Marina Dobrynina, Savon Feutre
Marjolein Trewavas, Room for Change
Marelene Cupo, Amazing Designs
Marsha Neal, Marsha Neal Studio

Marta Kaczerowska, uhuhu
Mary Govaars, MLH Jewelry Designs
Melissa Trudinger, Bead Recipes
Menka Gupta, Menka's Jewelry Blog
Michelle Burnett, Reverie and Revival
Michelle Escano-Caballero, The Cabby Crafter
Miko Wiropati, Uniquely Yunikua
Milla Hope,  LB Creative Arts and Crafts
Mimi Gardner, Other Curiosities
Miranda Ackerley, MirandackArts
Natalie McKenna, grubbi

Noemi Baena, fuego, metal, y color
Pam Ferrari, Ferrari Originals
Pam Sears, Crazy Creative Corner
Penny Neville, Copper Penny
Rachel Baron, R. Baron Designs
Rachel Myers, Rockabead Jewelry
Rana Wilson, Definitive Designs by R. Wilson
Rebecca Anderson, Song Beads
Rebecca Sirevaag, Becca's Place
Riki Schumacher, Riki Jewelry

Rose Binoya, Ahtee's Blog
Rossana De Gaspari, Rdegas Blog
Sally Anderson, Wild Sally Road
Sandi James, Do Be Do Bead Do
Sandi Volpe, Sandi Volpe
Sandra Wollberg, City of Brass Stories
Sarah Small, blog by salla
Shai Williams, Shaiha's Ramblings
Shawn Mills, Shawn Marie Designs with Bent Wire
Sheila Davis, Stone Designs by Sheila

Sheryl Stephens, Babble Bead
Shiraz Biggie, Secret Song Designs
Solange Collin,  Ahowin Handcrafted Jewelry
Sonya Stille, Dreamin' of Beads
Stephanie Dixon, The Dixon Chick
Susan Kennedy, Sue Beads
Susan Sheehan, Strands of Thought
Suzann Sladcik Wilson, Beadphoria
Sweet Freedom, Sweet Freedom Designs
Tabatha Dinger, Modernly Created
Tania Hagen, Pelima Jewellery Design

Tanya Boden, Fusion Muse
Terry Carter, Tapping Flamingo
Tracy Stillman, Tracy Stillman Designs
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37 comments:

  1. ShirazAugust 25, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    Really beautiful work, I love what you did with the beaded focal. Simple and stunning!

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  2. EWA gyöngyös világa! / EWA's World of Beads!August 25, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    A stunning and unique pieces!Congrats!

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  3. AllesPerleAugust 25, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Your necklace is great! I love it.
    Good job.

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  4. Sweet FreedomAugust 25, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    I especially love the necklace! I have never worked with beaded beads, and the one you received is gorgeous. Very nice job!

    PS - my Mom is a retired infection control nurse!

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  5. AliceAugust 25, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    A beautiful bead soup you received. I love everything you made but that beaded necklace is just stunning!!!!

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  6. Lupe MeterAugust 25, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    Love your creations and bead soup! Beautiful designs...nice job!

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  7. aneri_masiAugust 25, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    OMG, the necklace is STUNNING!!!!!!!

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  8. bwheatherAugust 26, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    You did really well. Love that bracelet.

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  9. Sandi VolpeAugust 26, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Gorgeous designs!!!

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  10. YeeLen Spirit DesignsAugust 26, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Beautiful designs.

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  11. bailaoraAugust 26, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    my fav is the necklace with beaded bead as a focal, very elegant!!! congratulations!

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  12. Andra MarasteanuAugust 26, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Lovely designs!! You should work with seed beads often hihihi altough your lampworks are amazing !!!

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  13. UnknownAugust 26, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    Beautiful and very inventive in closing the necklace. Great soup!

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  14. Karen WilliamsAugust 26, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    Both designs are lovely! As a seedbeader myself, I love to your spiral rope. But I really liked your bracelet as well - the cream and raspberry go so well together!

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  15. Torque StoryAugust 26, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Beautiful design and craftsmanship; I haven't encountered too many lamp work artists who also work with seed beads!

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  16. roomforchangeAugust 27, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    True craft(wo)manship going on here!!! Great versatility, AMAZING necklace!!! WOW

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  17. Lori AndersonAugust 27, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    GORGEOUS! I love that beaded bead and you showcased it beautifully.

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  18. Cris PeacockAugust 27, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Oh, your bead work is beautiful!! Thinking you need to do more of it with you lampwork!!

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  19. JoanneAugust 27, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Both beautiful pieces. I love your lampwork too! :)

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  20. Becky PancakeAugust 27, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Wonderful designs!! I like beaded ropes too. The rope was perfect to showcase the beaded bead.

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  21. CraftyHopeAugust 27, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    Both of your designs are really stunning. I like that you made the bracelet with the wreath clasp with the seasons in mind. I see what you mean about it transitioning from Fall into the the holidays. Very clever! And that rope chain is super! It works perfectly with the beaded ball from your partner. You did such a great job with this challenge. :)

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  22. moonsafariAugust 27, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    The necklace looks so elegant, you did a great job with it! I love the bracelet too, the colors make it serious but it is still playful.

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  23. Jean A. WellsAugust 27, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    You made two very beautiful, well thought-out pieces. Love that necklace. It looks so elegant fit for a bride even. Great job!

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  24. TerriAugust 27, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Another uber talented bead-er! Lovely designs. Soup-erb!

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  25. A Polymer PenchantAugust 27, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    how perfect! I love the balance and texture of that necklace, so elegant

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  26. JaneenAugust 28, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    I love your necklace. That's one of the fun things about the BSBP is being able to discover (or re-discover) the things you love doing. Really like your bracelet too. Your photos are beautiful. I can tell you really work at them. Great job!

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  27. KvHAugust 28, 2012 at 2:49 AM

    Sorry about my late comment, I'm on holiday.
    I'm absolutely surprised about what you did with the soup. The bracelet is a dream gift for christmas and the necklace... woh.... great job. Love it both ;-)

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  28. Sheila Davis DesignsAugust 28, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Thank you everyone for the nice comments!

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  29. UnknownAugust 28, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    The beaded bead focal is gorgeous and I love the colors that you paired with it, it showcases it so nicely. Lovely job with your bead soup!

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  30. KayzKreationzAugust 28, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    What a fabulous necklace. Your beadwork is outstanding. My favorite though is your bracelet with that great clasp. It's fantastic.

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  31. CreARTelier - Jacqueline KellerAugust 30, 2012 at 3:48 AM

    you did a very nice job with your soup! i like both pieces they are threaded so harmoniously!
    greets
    jacqueline

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  32. UnknownAugust 30, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    sometimes less is more and you have shown this.lovely pieces.Love and hugs Tanya

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  33. KepiSeptember 1, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    I love what you did with the beaded focal. Great job!

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  34. Elizabeth BeadsSeptember 1, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    So pretty Sheila, love what you made!

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  35. ChristineSeptember 11, 2012 at 4:50 AM

    Gorgeous - I love both pieces!!

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  36. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2012 at 10:53 PM

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  37. UnknownOctober 12, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    Bailey Ashley
    This blog is truly awesome in all aspects.

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