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.

44 comments:

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

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  3. You've been really busy! really pretty pieces.

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  4. You sure did stretch your soup! Lovely pieces.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  27. Your creations are just beautiful, wonderful job!

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

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

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

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

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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. Very pretty jewellery! My fave is the necklace in the second pic. Simple and elegant. Great job!

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

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  39. 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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