Saturday, 17 September 2011

Bead Soup Party Time. . .

It's finally here. The day we've all been waiting for. The Bead Soup Blog Party.
Organised by the amazing Lori Anderson over at Pretty Things.
An amazing 362 people took part from all around the world. For a full list of participants please visit the Bead Soup Blog Party Participant List.
My particular soup was sent all the way from Wisconsin by the lovely Michelle of Life in the Bead Lane. She has a great blog and her own bead shop. Please do pop over and pay her a visit.
A quick reminder of what I received before I show you what I have created from my delicious soup.
These were the main soups. Yes not one but two. I was truely spoilt.
I loved these beads when I opened the package. They were very tactile and awfully pretty. When I initially sat down with a head full of ideas I will admit I became a little frustrated, nothing came out the way I expected but with a couple of nights of no beading I came back fully refreshed and created no less than 9 items from my stash. This left me with a few beads, a couple which were surplas to the pattern I created and the teardrops which didn't quite fit even though I tried to add them 3 or 4 times. I was thinking that I may add them to some Xmas decs to give them a bit of pizazz. I also still have my blue bead and sari silk to use in a future project.
Green focal and two bracelets.
Though I think I have not strayed far from my style it was fun using different beads and incorporating other items I'd not used before. I love the three way rose connector but the item has turned out rather bright. I am not sure it's something I would usually go for but I have decided that I will try to wear everything I have made. The elasticated bracelet has had several outings all ready and I have plans to wear both the necklaces made with the focal pendants. I need to find a chain for the little pendant I have made before that can be shown off.

Pink focal, three way connector necklace, bracelet, pendant and two sets earrings.
I really enjoyed the challenge and the beads I was sent. So a huge thank you to both Lori for organising and Michelle for being such a great partner. It was a great event. Now I am looking forward to visiting you all to see what you received/created.
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44 comments:

  1. Michelle17 September 2011 at 14:47

    I love what you did with your ingredients. I'm so happy with what you did and that you were able to get so many items out of the mixes. I like how you used the connector! I still have a lot to play with and have a few more ideas. It's been a pleasure to "meet" you.
    Many hugs,
    Michelle

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  2. Tracey Leeder17 September 2011 at 17:19

    Wow you created an actual bead wardrobe with your soups! I especially love the bracelets. Great job!

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  3. RedGreenQueen17 September 2011 at 21:19

    You've been really busy! really pretty pieces.

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  4. Rhea17 September 2011 at 21:53

    You sure did stretch your soup! Lovely pieces.

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  5. Pretty Things17 September 2011 at 22:39

    I am SO sorry for being late -- today our internet provider decided to crash. My stress level is through the roof, to say the least! They're still working on it, but it's like dial-up.

    I'm glad you had so much fun with your beads!

    I hope you'll participate again!

    Love, Lori

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  6. VS18 September 2011 at 00:13

    What a beautiful soup you made my friend, your work is truly stunning!! Thanks for sharing & all I can say is yummmmmy!!!

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  7. coffeeaddict18 September 2011 at 13:00

    wow, there's so many pieces. I like the bracelet with the ohm (?) pendant

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  8. Unknown18 September 2011 at 16:25

    You are so productive, I can see this is a joy to you!

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  9. Loris Glassworks18 September 2011 at 20:04

    Wonderful! You have created several terrific pieces of wearable art with your beads. I like your use of color and texture. I love the necklace with the triangle rose connecter the best. Thank you for sharing. Cheers!
    Lori

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  10. Maggie18 September 2011 at 20:25

    Lovely pieces, how nice to be so spoiled with pretty beads!

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  11. T...19 September 2011 at 13:56

    beautiful pieces, love the colours...well done :)

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  12. Anonymous19 September 2011 at 15:28

    Love all of these designs - the three way connector/pendant one is beautiful!!

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  13. horimarika19 September 2011 at 18:19

    I like this post so much... You made pretty jewelry!

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  14. CraftyHope19 September 2011 at 22:56

    Wow! You really got a lot accomplished with your soup. It's all quite feminine and very pretty. Wonderful work!

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  15. Raida20 September 2011 at 01:29

    Very pretty, great job!

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  16. vonna20 September 2011 at 01:55

    You have created a lot of beautiful pieces such a collection. Great Job.. Enjoy your outings. Very pretty!

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  17. Michelle Mach20 September 2011 at 03:54

    Nice job! That sounds like a good plan to wear everything before you decided whether to redo it. Sometimes just wearing an item will give you an idea of how to change it.

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  18. Wendy & Megan Chamberlain20 September 2011 at 08:34

    Lovely work, you have made some very pretty pieces with your soup.

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  19. Starry Dreams Jewellery Designs20 September 2011 at 13:41

    Great job!, I can't decide which is my favorite! :)

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  20. beautifullybrokenme20 September 2011 at 17:47

    What a lovely soup mix you had to work with, and the jewelry you made is beautiful - great job! :)

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  21. Mary K. McGraw20 September 2011 at 20:12

    Looks like you had a lot of fun with your soup. They are all lovely pieces.

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  22. Unknown20 September 2011 at 20:13

    hey hun, could not email you back - here is a good link www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wool-Mix-Felt-9-inch-Squares-Choose-2-71-Colours-/220770835707?pt=UK_Crafts_Fabric_Textiles_SM&hash=item3366f79cfb

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  23. Sweet Freedom20 September 2011 at 22:58

    You were incredibly busy! I love all your pieces - very nice work!

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  24. Noemi21 September 2011 at 00:24

    I also had trouble to post my entry on the reveal day. It was so frustrating!!
    My! You really had fun! besides the stressful two hour on the reveal day. ;)

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  25. Shay Stone21 September 2011 at 00:30

    That's fantastic how many pieces you created. They look great!

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  26. Christine Altmiller21 September 2011 at 20:31

    these are so very pretty :-)

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  27. Unknown22 September 2011 at 02:11

    so many wonderful pieces, wasn't this fun!!

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  28. Ann22 September 2011 at 02:55

    It seems you were very busy. You did a great job with all that soup.

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  29. Cynthia22 September 2011 at 07:31

    Your creations are just beautiful, wonderful job!

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  30. Christine22 September 2011 at 13:48

    Lovely collection!!

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  31. DaviniaDesign22 September 2011 at 15:37

    I like what you did, to bad your photos are a little dark.

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  32. Beadaholique22 September 2011 at 19:16

    They all look very pretty :)

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  33. Bobbie22 September 2011 at 22:40

    Lucky girl to get two helpings of soup to play with - and you made some very nice things with it. Good job!

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  34. SoulsFireDesigns23 September 2011 at 07:12

    Feminine, pretty, and fun! Yay for a whole new jewelry wardrobe! :)

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  35. Rebecca23 September 2011 at 20:23

    Wow! You made such a lot :-) Very pretty selection.

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  36. Regina24 September 2011 at 00:51

    Nice collection of jewelry, you have been busy! Now you get to wear and enjoy them.

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  37. Anonymous24 September 2011 at 13:18

    Wow! You made so many things with your soup, I can say that you really enjoyed what Michelle sent you. Good job!
    Ambra

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  38. Terri24 September 2011 at 14:33

    Yeah you made it with you post so sorry you had trouble. I'm making my way up from the bottom and fighting a head cold ... So wow you got two soups how cool was that! And you have been busy! Crankin' out all sort of beautiful designs. Gorgeous bead soup mix + talented beading artist - Gorgeous creations. Wow! You really did do a Soup-er job!

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  39. Marian Hertzog25 September 2011 at 00:22

    You had lots of beads in your soup! I like what you did with them both but the green set really is my favorite. Great job!

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  40. Maneki28 September 2011 at 19:14

    Very pretty jewellery! My fave is the necklace in the second pic. Simple and elegant. Great job!

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  41. Jenny Kearney28 September 2011 at 21:53

    Hi! I am your partner in the Advent Swap 2011! Can you drop me a line to swap details? jennyATthe-gingerbread-houseDOTcoDOTuk

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  42. Anonymous2 October 2011 at 17:41

    Wow, you recieved a lot of fun things to work with!! Great job with all that you did!!

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  43. Manuela11 October 2011 at 22:27

    Sorry for being so late - I was on holidays and a lot of work was waiting here.

    Love your soup a lot - I think you had a lot of fun.

    Have a nice day, Manuela

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  44. Skye7 November 2011 at 23:45

    Awesome job! :)

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