Saturday, March 30, 2013

BEAD SOUP BLOG PARTY REVEAL

I can't believe it's March 30th and time for me to show what I created with the bead soup I received from my partner, Cheryl McCloud.  But first I want to thank Lori Anderson for hosting the Bead Soup Blog Party!  This is my first time participating and I was thankful for the support Lori gives with posts explaining the process, tips and ideas.  Thanks Lori!
 
Okay, here it goes!  This is what I received from Cheryl:


As you can see, she was very generous!  So many wonderful things to create with.

One of the challenges of the Bead Soup Blog Party is to create something using the focal and clasp that your partner sent.  Cheryl didn't indicate which of the wonderful things she sent was the focal so I picked the enameled metal filigree wheel.  I chose to bring out the pink in the enamel by using a bright pink cord to create the bail, string the coordinating round filigree beads, and wrap half of the copper clasp.   Cheryl did a great job enameling the filigree pieces herself and creating the clasp. 
 
 
I also added a piece of Vintaj brass to the center of the focal.  The mother of pearl disks on the earrings are a darker green than they appear in the photo.
 
I also made a few more pieces of jewelry with the items from Cheryl.  I loved the little white with yellow polka dot teapots.  They are so cute!  I made a necklace with one of them with a tea drinking theme.  I used polymer clay to create a set of teeny tiny teacups, white and yellow swirl beads, and the "tea cozy" pendant. 
 


 
Next I decided to use the glass lentil beads.  These appear to have a green rose within the clear glass and are very beautiful.  I wanted to use them in an elegant and dressy way so I paired them with the freshwater pearls from the soup and some larger "pearls" I already had, along with a metal pendant in the same shade of green that I bought at Hobby Lobby several years ago.
 
 
The red silk beads grabbed my attention next, lightweight and classy with gold threads in the fabric... perfect for a pair of earrings. 
 
 
 
I had a lot of fun participating and can't wait to do it again! 
 
Please check out Cheryl's blog at  www.cherylmccloud.blogspot.com to see what she created with the items I sent her.
 
And here's a link to the blogs of all the other participants in the Bead Soup Blog Party....
http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/2013/03/7th-bead-soup-blog-party-first-reveal.html
 
 
 
 



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53 comments:

  1. Pretty ThingsMarch 30, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Everything is so beautiful! I'm particularly fond of the first necklace. You did a wonderful job! Thank you!

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  2. ACBeadsMarch 30, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    I love the necklace you've designed for the filigree pendant. Adding fuchsia beads and cord was a great choice. Gorgeous earrings too.

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  3. Giorgia RossiniMarch 30, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    I'm on the 3rd reveal, I'm partecipating for the 3rd time on BSBP
    I love the first piece :)
    ciao dall' Italia

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  4. CherylMarch 30, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    Ruth...what wonderful designs you created with the soup I sent. I love the color combos you made with the enamel pieces. Ad I love the piece with the teapots... Thanks so much for being my partner!

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  5. KepiMarch 30, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Very nice, love the designs. Great job!

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  6. Laren at Laren Dee DesignsMarch 30, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Oh, my! Your partner sent so many items it must have felt a little overwhelming at first, but I imagine you were also very grateful for her generosity. I love how you pulled out and separated items as they struck a chord and designed with them. Just beautiful, all the pieces. The teapots and cups are amazing - not all of us could make the cups to go with!! Overall, beautiful inspired designs!!

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  7. JaneMichaelMarch 30, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    All great pieces! I really like the earrings with macrame fiber on them. That is SO clever!

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  8. Laura BrackenMarch 31, 2013 at 12:03 AM

    Lovely creations, each and every one!

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  9. gretchenMarch 31, 2013 at 1:27 AM

    The necklaces just say Spring to me! great soup!

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  10. PiPaMarch 31, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    SO many beautiful pieces! But I'm in love with the enamel necklace!

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  11. Mulligan Stew JewelryMarch 31, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    The earrings are my favorite! I like everything you did with your soup!

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  12. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    Beautiful. You're so skillfull!! Bravo.
    kathy

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  13. ShaezochaMarch 31, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Wow, how much fun. The berry and green combination inspires me it is a beautiful finished piece. The dainty and soft yellow tea party was so sweet. I enjoyed your finished products very much.

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  14. NchantmeMarch 31, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Love your first necklace! Ethnic looking, it is very attractive! All your other designs are very nice too! Congratulations!

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  15. flyingbeaderMarch 31, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Love all the pieces

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  16. Perl - EniMarch 31, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Great job on the soup!
    Very nice jewelries!

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  17. SheilaMarch 31, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Boy, you had lots of fun! Adorable work!

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  18. AnonymousMarch 31, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Ruth,

    What a fantastic selection of soup you had to work with... I love the variety of designs you created... truly enjoyed your tiny tea cups... fun designs!
    :) Kris

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  19. Dry GulchMarch 31, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Love your work, it all looks great!

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  20. MargaretaMarch 31, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    How lovely, the necklace with white pearls and lampwork is my favourite :-D

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  21. WindDancerStudiosMarch 31, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    Wonderfully done - I love the colors and the compositions!

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  22. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    how cool! all of your designs are so different, yet so pretty

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  23. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    What a great bead soup! I love the combination of the green and the berry colored necklace. It is very refreshing! Your talents are very much appreciated.

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  24. LizMarch 31, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Each and every piece served up from your Soup is absolutely delightful. The color combination on that first necklace/earring set is just gorgeous. Great job!!!

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  25. Just BeadsApril 1, 2013 at 3:04 AM

    I love the first necklace, what a great color combination!

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  26. ShymeApril 1, 2013 at 3:41 AM

    Beautiful pieces!

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  27. EWA gyöngyös világa! / EWA's World of Beads!April 1, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Beautiful design, lovely colors!Congrats!

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  28. coffeeaddictApril 1, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    beautiful pieces! My favourite is the lentil glass beads necklace and red silk earrings

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  29. AnonymousApril 1, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    fantastic designs and lovely to see how you used the beads with that lovely focal in the first necklace

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  30. OthelApril 1, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    So beautiful color combinations!

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  31. ChelleApril 1, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    I love the earrings.. gorgeous.

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  32. Elizabeth BeadsApril 1, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    Very pretty pieces!

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  33. Kat BMApril 1, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    great use of materials. I really like the earrings.. simple but sooo effective wrapping the silk w/ wire!

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    1. Mary HardingApril 2, 2013 at 10:53 AM

      All so pretty. Love the way you made that first necklace and the colors

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  34. BobbieApril 2, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Nice treatments of all the various elements you got. The enameled beads in the first necklace are gorgeous. And what a cute idea to make other tea-themed beads to go with the lampwork teapot!

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  35. Marianne BaxterApril 2, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Wow you did an amazing job! I love the colors you put together...very creative. I am in the next reveal.

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  36. UnknownApril 3, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    Such pretty pieces!!! I think my very favorite is the pearl necklace with the green filigree center!!! Really love that one! I like all the pieces you created!!! Wonderful Job! Have a Blessed Day!

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  37. UnknownApril 3, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    Such pretty pieces!!! I think my very favorite is the pearl necklace with the green filigree center!!! Really love that one! I like all the pieces you created!!! Wonderful Job! Have a Blessed Day!

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  38. RachelApril 4, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    All very cool pieces! Love how you used the silk in the earrings!

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  39. Lori BergmannApril 4, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    I love all the unique things you were able to create with your soup mix! My favorite is the pink and green necklace, but I live them all! :-)

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  40. KimberlyApril 5, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    Love the pink and green! And those earrings are GORGEOUS!

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  41. Becky PancakeApril 5, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    You did a wonderful job with your soup. I love the light green with pearls and the red silk earrings.

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  42. PeikkonenApril 5, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    Wow, what a fantastic series! Impossible to pick a favorite :)

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  43. baymoondesignApril 5, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    I love them all! Great job!

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  44. TerriApril 6, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Wonderfully creative!

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  45. SusanmApril 6, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    All your pieces are great - love the tea party necklace.

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  46. Tara P.April 7, 2013 at 1:38 AM

    I love everything you made - just beautiful!

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  47. UnknownApril 11, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Really nice job....I just love the first necklace...really beautiful!

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  48. Spirited EarthApril 12, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    you received an amazing assortment of soup , love the way you pulled everything together, all the pieces are lovely , but especially the green and raspberry of the first necklace, great job

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  49. Karen MitchellApril 13, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    The first necklace caught my eye on Pinterest, and now I'm finally here. It's gorgeous, love the colours and textures!

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  50. UnknownApril 26, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    Lovely soup mix, you made some gorgeous pieces.

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  51. CraftyHopeMay 5, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    All of your pieces are just fabulous! That first necklace is probably my favorite. I like that you added that filigree piece to the focal, it really helps tie in the magenta color and gives the piece a little extra umph! :D

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