I hope you guys like it!
And Elisabeth was so generous.... and my soup so fabulous... that I managed to finish a bracelet and earrings too. Again... challenges for me! LOL I loved it! I wanted to see what else I could do that was different and new for me! So I set up to use one of the large stones as a focal on a bracelet... and it gave me all sorts of trouble.. because I wanted to do it with three strands of beads... and, well, it still doesn't satisfy me, but... it has potential I think. I made my own clasp for it, but I'm thinking I might end up switching it later if I can find one that would be better. I re-did it twice already... ;) but it still looks pretty cool as is.
And then... I decided that the gorgeous lampwork beads she sent me needed to be earrings! Now... with my minimalist tendencies I longed do keep them really simple... even just wrap them and hang them from wires... but! Be proud! I forced myself to be adventurous and make something bold :) I think they turned out rather well!
Please excuse the photograph... had an off day lol
I rather like them, I think :) I had SO much fun doing this! It was such a challenge for me! Such a stretch in such a great new way! Now I'm eager to use these colors again! I will definitely be playing with the oranges and coppers more now! Thank you, thank you, Elisabeth! You are the best partner a gal could wish for!
And here is the link for Elisabeth's blog:
http://beadsforbusygals.blogspot.com/
and her shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadsforbusygals
and her FB:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beads-for-Busy-Gals/104432549617439
and.... for the rest of the hop list! Please, please check them out! This is an enormous hop, yes, but just imagine the cool things you'll see if you keep going! The amazing ladies you'll meet! Here's the link to the Mistress of the Bead Soup herself, Lori Anderson!
THE LIST:
http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/
362 Amazing blogs! Please check them out!!
These are the partner pairs.
The Hostess, Lori Anderson and her partner, Manuela Wutschke
1. Aimee Wheaton and Barbara York
2. Alice Craddick and Sandra Richardson
3. Alison Sachs and Amy Severino
4. Allison Scott and Cynthia Abner
6. Amanda Davie and Patsy Evins
7. Amber Dawn and Kim Ballor
8. Ambra Gostoli and Christine Hansen
9. Amy Freeland and Christine Altmiller
10. Ana Krepel-Novak and Eleanor Snare
11. Andrea Morici and Hope Smitherman
12. Andrea Trank and Jayne Capps
13. Andrea Turini and Charlene Jacka
14. Angela May and Emanda Johnson
15. Anitra Gordy and Elizabeth Owens Dwy
16. Ann Rishell and Debbie Price
17. Ann Sherwood and Lynne Bowland
18. Anna Lear and Barbe Saint John
19. Anna Sabina and Erin Siegel
19. Nan Emmett and Erin Siegel
20. Astrid Boyce and Birgitta Lejonklou
21. B.R. Kuhlman and Deanna Chase
22. Barbara Bechtel and Bryna Lumb
23. Barbara Blaszczyk and DaviniaDesign
24. Barbara Judy and Holly Westfall
25. Barbara Lewis and Cathie Carroll
26. Barrie Edwards and Lyn Foley
27. Becky Fairclough and Jana Tarhala
28. Bella Borgouise and Gillian Lehman
29. Beth and Evie McCord and Erin Prais-Hintz
30. Beth Bricker and Heather Pyle
31. Beth Emery and Cassie Donlen
32. Bobbie Rafferty and Cindy Cima Edwards
33. Candice McGinnis and Sally Anderson
34. Carol Bradley and Cece Cormier
35. Cathy Khoury and Molly Alexander
36. Carol Tannahill and Hilary Frye
37. Carrie Tahquechi and Cris Peacock
38. Cat Pruitt and Cindy Gimbrone
39. Charlene Gary and Doris Stumpf
40. Charlotte Pevny and Kate Gardenghi
41. Cherrie Fick and Cathie Carroll
41. Claire Maunsell and Cherrie Fick
42. Cheryl Roe and Jenny Vidberg
43. Chris White and Norma Turvey
44. Christa Murphy and Kathy Alderfer
45. Christie Murrow and Dana James
46. Christina Miles and Collette Collins
47. Christine Brandel and Elizabeth Woodford
48. Christine Damm and Cynthia Deis
49. Christine Hendrickson and Debbie Goering
51. Cilla Watkins and Johanna Rhodes
52. Cindy Wimmer and Riki Schumacher
53. CJ Baushka and Cory Celaya
54. Courtney Breul and Joanna Matuszczyk
56. Cryss Thain and Serena Trent
57. Cynthia Tucker and Kitty Durmaj
58. Dana Johnson Jones and Eva Sherman
59. Davinia Algeri and Janet McDonald
60. Deci Worland and Lara Lutrick
61. Diana Ptaszynski and Kristy Abner
62. Diane Cook and Kerry Bogert
63. Diane Hawkey and Jen Judd Velasquez
64. Dorcas Midkiff and Jill Harris
65. Doris Radlicki and Heather Goldsmith
66. Dot Lewallen and Gaea Cannaday
67. Elisabeth Auld and Jennifer Justman
68. Erin Fickert-Rowland and Geanina Grigore
69. Erin Grant and Julie Jones
70. Eszter Czibulyas and Helena Fritz
71. Fiona Christie and Michelle Heim
72. Gail Zwang and Genea Crivello-Knable
73. Geneva Collins and Jana Haag
74. Gretchen Nation and Heidi Post
75. Heather DeSimone and Karin Slaton
76. Heather Marley and Terry Carter
77. Ingrid McCue and Jennifer Pride
78. Jackie Ryan and Nicole Keller
79. Janna Harttgen and Joanne Tinley
80. Jean Yates and Lori Anderson
81. Jelveh Jaferian and Jenny Davies-Reazor
82. Jenni Connolly and Jennifer Heynen
83. Jennifer Cameron and Kristi Bowman
84. Jennifer Geldard and Lisa Liddy
85. Jennifer VanBenschoten and Kim Hora
86. Jess Italia Lincoln and Lori Greenberg
87. Jill MacKay and Lori Bergmann
88. JJ Jacobs and Karen Tremblay
89. Joyce Becker and Kathy Welsh
90. Judy Glende and Karen Sinkowski
91. Judy Riley and Kelly Morgan
92. JuLee Wolfe and Julie Bean
93. Julianna Cannon and Julianna Kis
94. Julie Nordine and Lesley Watt
95. K. Hutchinson and Shea Zukowski
96. Karen Firnberg and Karyn Bonfiglio
97. Karen Williams and Kimberly Roberts
98. Karen Zanco and Polly Barker
99. Kari Carrigan and Laura Twiford
100. Karin von Hoeren and Laura Blanck
101. Kate Richbourg and Lorelei Eurto
102. Kathleen Lange Klik and Maria Clark
103. Kathy Engstrom and Keri Lee Sereika
104. Kay Thomerson and Loretta Carstensen
105. Kelley Fogle and Laurel Bielec
106. Kelly Ramstack and Sally Anderson
107. Kim Stevens and Tiffany Long
108. Kristi Harrison and Mandy Williamson
109. Kristi Kyle and Lana Kinney
110. Kristina Johansson and Sue Hodgkinson
111. Kym Hunter and Laura Sanger
112. Laura Zeiner and Susan Kennedy
113. Laurel Steven and Mary McGraw
114. Laurie Hanna and Lisa Boucher
115. Lesley Weir and Liz DeLuca
116. Linda Djokic and Tracey Weiser
117. Linda Inhelder and Pam Brisse
118. Linda Landig and Lori Dorrington
119. Linda Murphy and Lisa Hamilton
119. Line Labrecque and Marianne Baxter
120. Lisa Lodge and Monica Johnson
121. Lois Moon and Melissa Muir
122. Lola Surwillo and Therese Frank
123. Lori Bowring Michaud and Marci Brooks
124. Lupe Meter and Norma Agron
125. Maggie Towne and Marge Beebe
126. Malin de Koning and Susie Hibdon
127. Mallory Hoffman and Shirley Moore
128. Marcie Abney and Patty Miller
129. Marcy Lamberson and Melissa Clarke
130. Margot Potter and Suzann Sladcik Wilson
131. Maria Grimes and Wendy Blum
132. Maria Horvath and Melinda Orr
133. Maria Rosa Sharrow and Marie-Noel Voyer-Cramp
134. Marian Hertzog and Melissa Mesara
135. Marianna Boylan and Sandi Lee James
136. Marina Dobrynina and Michaela Pabeschitz
137. Marsha Neal and Miri Agassi
138. Mary Ellen Parker and Melissa Meman
139. Mary Elliott and Tamara Soper
140. Mary McGraw and Laurel Steven
141. Melissa Pynn and Michelle Buettner
142. Michelle Hardy and Niki Meiners
143. Michelle Mach and Moira McEvoy
144. Missy Rappaport and Mags Sarri
145. Molly Alexander and Poranna
146. Mylene Hillam and Nicole Rennell
147. Nadezhda Parfyonova and Stacey Curry
148. Nan Emmett and Nancy Peterson
149. Nancy Boylan and Natalie McKenna
150. Natalie Monkivitch and Niky Sayers
151. Natasha Lutes and Pam Ferrari
152. Noemi Baena and Penny Ilagan
153. Pamela Petry and Rebecca Sirevaag
154. Pat Haight and Mary Shannon Hicks
155. Patty Gasparino and Vonna Maslanka
156. Penny Neville and Sandi Volpe
157. Pepita Bos and Wendy Chamberlain
158. Raida Disbrow and Rebecca Watkins
159. Rebecca Anderson and Sabrina Staub
160. Regina Santerre and Rose Binoya
161. Rhea Freitag and Tari Kahrs
162. Rochelle Brisson and Teri Baskett
163. Sally Russick and Tracy Bell
164. Sandra McGriff and Shay Williams
165. Sandra Wolberg and Sara Hardin
166. Sarah Elder and Salla Small
167. Saskia Kaffenberger and Sharon Gardner
168. Sharon Palac and Shannon Chomanczuk
169. Shay Stone and Suzette Bentley
170. Shiraz Biggie and Tammy Powley
171. Staci Smith and Tracy Stillman
172. Stacie Stamper and Tracy Martin
173. Stefanie Teufel and Vicky Taylor
174. Stephanie Dixon and Stephanie LaRosa
175. Stephanie Haussler and Valerie Norton
176. Suzanne Tate and Terri Wlaschin
177. Sweet Freedom Designs and Tammy Jones
178. Tania Spivey and Tari Sasser
179. Tara Plote and Terry Matuszyk
180. Terri Gauthier and Deana Hager
181. Theresa Fosdick and Tracey Nanstad
Thank you, thank you Lori! For doing this! You are amazing!!
beautiful and unique! love how the leather pulls it all together!
ReplyDeleteI think that your clasp for the three strand bracelet fits nicely. And the necklace is very unique.
ReplyDeleteAwesome designs! Love the focal rings. Really great colors too. The first piece, with the leather, is my favorite!
ReplyDeletesuch awesome pieces, the focal may have been challenging, but you nailed it!
ReplyDeleteYou really stretched yourself and you should be proud because you did an amazing job! I love what you have created, especially the wire wrapping you did. Great job!!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I love it - super cool. And the colors rock!
ReplyDeleteThe mix of color and texture is wonderful! Your wire wrapping skillz (yes, with a 'z', lol) are really enviable!
ReplyDeleteOh, very very cool! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! You have created a terrific piece of wearable art. I like your use of color and texture. The focal bead is fabulous. Thank you for sharing your artistic process along the way. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteLori
You certainly met the challenge and came out winning. They are all beautiful. Love the three strand large bead bracelet, nicely done. Like the various elements of your necklace too, makes it unusual and eye-catching.
ReplyDeleteIf that was a stretch for you then you certainly need to stretch more often!!! Stunning!
ReplyDeleteNice job! That focal is absolutely stunning. Orange throws ME for a loop, too (and I also received an orange focal!) I love what you've done -great job!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Love the necklace & focal!
ReplyDeleteI love what you have done with this, organic and elegant all at the same time!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful soup you made my friend, your work is truly stunning!! Thanks for sharing & all I can say is yummmmmy!!!
ReplyDeleteYour focal piece is awesome! I'm so glad that it was able to challenge you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I just love the soft colors of your pieces- those beads are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIsn't the challenge wonderful! I love what you did. Good for you for stretching your creativity.
ReplyDeleteYou did such a fabulous job - I'm loving the colors and flow, as well as the asymmetrical design :) - the earrings are full of color and spark the imagination. What a fun set this is going to be to wear <3
ReplyDeleteJennifer - I just got home from the days adventures and logged on right away so I could check out what you did with the soup I sent. YOU ARE AWESOME! YOUR PIECES ARE INCREDIBLE! I really love how you used the focal and I totally dig the earrings and bracelet. Thank you for being such an great soup partner!
ReplyDeletevery nice
ReplyDeleteThey all turned out great. And I love the little earrings. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteWhat an elegant focal!
ReplyDeleteThey are all beautiful! You did such a wonderful job on that necklace.
ReplyDeleteI love simple also and you did a perfect job on your necklace, bracelet, and sweet earrings.
ReplyDeleteThat focal on the necklace is so unique, so very cool. I really like your use of the suede cord in it as well. Overall, all of your jewelry for this challenge is just FAB!! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThe pendant on your necklace is very unique I love what you did with combining the leather it looks very earthy. I like your idea with the bracelet, very cool!
ReplyDeleteVery elegant! I like the straight line and these wonderful colours!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Michi
I love the openness of the pendant, and that gemstone!!!! The earrings are very cute.
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll join me next time! The badge and dates will be posted tomorrow, the 19th!
Love, Lori
I agree - the necklace is beautiful! I think the fire agate is particularly yummy. You did a wonderful job with things that weren't in your comfort zone.
ReplyDeleteGasp, I love that focal ring. What you did with it is perfect!
ReplyDeleteShannon C
Wonderful pieces, you met the challenge! We’re all being pushed outside our comfort zones — with amazing results!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the hop,
Emanda
http://artemisiastudio.blogspot.com/2011/09/bead-soup-reveal.html
Lovely creations! The earrings are so adorable!
ReplyDeleteLove the focal, and those earrings are so cute.
ReplyDeleteThese pieces are so elegant and beautiful! Well done!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous necklace! I love how you really showcased that amazing focal!
ReplyDeleteReally pretty! Love the earrings!!! Brava.
ReplyDeleteIt really is a striking necklace. I love your solution for finishing the cord ends... binding with wire works perfectly with the design you came up with.
ReplyDeleteVery cool! Love the rings and the wire worked pieces!
ReplyDeleteHere it is after 6:00P.M. on Monday and I am only 1/3 the way thru the list.
ReplyDeleteLove your designs and I love the colors
Be blessed to be a blessing
Man that necklace is just awesome! My eyes just kept circling around, checking out all the details! Love the wirework on the bracelet, and those beads are seriously cool!
ReplyDeleteThat focal is to die for, and you did a great job of coming out of your comfort zone and just going with what the piece deserved. I love it!
ReplyDeletelove your pieces, love the colour....and the focal is beautiful
ReplyDeleteSo simple and elegant. You really did an amazing job.
ReplyDeleteIt's always fun to use new colors! I really like your handmade clasp--if you decide to replace it, you should definitely use it in another piece!
ReplyDeleteWay to be adventurous! You did a great job :)
ReplyDeleteSo lovely stuff! Good job!
ReplyDeleteStunning creation, you definitely faced a challenge with the focal and have made something really special. It all works together so beautifully, a lesson for me to get out my comfort zone and incorporate unusual things into my beadwork!
ReplyDeleteI think you did an absolutely beautiful job with your soup! I think that focal is amazing, and the way you put the necklace together balances it perfectly. The bracelet and earrings round out the gorgeous set - fantastic job on getting out of your comfort zone! :)
ReplyDeleteThat focal was definitely a challenge or at least it would have been for me. Love the simplicity and charm of your creation.
ReplyDeleteYour necklace is quite stunning! You have a definite knack for asymmetrical designs!
ReplyDeleteI love all you have cooked up with your soup. Nice job with the design.
ReplyDeleteWOW loving the focal, that is an excellent piece!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! What an interesting focal! You did a great job with all of your designs!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Really loving the focal!
ReplyDeleteLove the necklace. The focal is gorgeous AND unusual, awesome job with that piece! And I love the bracelet just the way it is, the clasp is beautiful☺
ReplyDeleteOh wow Jennifer, your projects are absolutely delightful! I love how you photographed them on the books...such clever photography!
ReplyDeleteOh, that's amazing work! I love all three of these pieces. Great job!
ReplyDeleteyou did a great job with these pieces!! beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it fun to push yourself outside the comfort zone? You did it and the results are great. I would wear those earrings in a New York Minute.
ReplyDeleteYou really made that soup sing! Gorgeous golden delights. Very cool way to combine such an array of mediums.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous jewelry set! I love the leather with the rings and gems~ and good call on the earrings! I made the lampwork beads Elisabeth sent, and you made them beautiful. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful set - love the soft colors & designs!!
ReplyDeleteWOW I love these!!! The focal is so cool and everything is so earthy! The color is very soothing and just fabulous. All these pieces came out beautifully. Enjoy:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful jewellery! I really like the design of the necklace: nice asymmetry and beads that add interest and working well together with the focal. Fab job!
ReplyDeleteI really like your necklace, and think the bracelet is fine with the clasp as it is - and its different too. Good job.
ReplyDeleteReally unique and modern designs! Very cool!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I like the asymmetrical design a lot...
ReplyDeleteI can see why you may have struggled, but what you did with that very cool focal was just perfect! It has a nice modern look and I bet it is just lovely on!
ReplyDeleteGreat Work Jennifer!! I love the clasp and the wire wrap on the bracelet. I'm totally into asymmetry these days too (who am I kidding - always into it, really) so I totally love the necklace - that focal is fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteI love how you matched the openness of the focal ring with an uncluttered and well balanced necklace....such a wearable and modern look, beautiful. Am loving the bracelet..nothing wrong with that clasp...if you are still unhappy with it perhaps you could hammer the curve....something to try...and your 'bumpy' earrings are just too cute..love them.beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteI think I like the earrings best too, You did a nice job with everything!
ReplyDeletePretty pretty pretty! I love all that you made - what a lovely colour scheme too.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and texture of the pieces! Very contemporary and lovely...
ReplyDeleteWow!! I would have to say that you got the most unusual and challenging soup of the group!! you did a fabulous job with it however and I bet when you wear it you will get lots of comments!!!! Well Done!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity yet boldness of the necklace. Great design.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting and leaving kudos, how sweet.
I love fire agate, you made some really pretty designs.
ReplyDeleteYour designs are just wonderful and the earrings are just great - Fantastic job!
ReplyDeleteI think you did a great job with your Bead Soup! Challenging but you met the challenge! I think the leather pulled it together too!
ReplyDeletegreat work! I love the earrings, and the bracelet it cool too!
ReplyDeleteYou made wonderful designs! I suspect you have found a new comfort zone. :)
ReplyDeleteNicely done, you did your ingredients justice.
ReplyDeletelove your designs too, what wonderful colours my favorites.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly did well,we all love a challenge really.
These are Soup-er cool! You met the challenge to creatively and now have Beautifully designed one of a kind pieces.
ReplyDeleteI like your combination of materials! And great wire work! I love it! Have a nice day, Greetings Doris
ReplyDeleteYou did a terrific job! What a fun set! :)
ReplyDeleteI have some of these stones and now you have inspired me! Lovely soup.
ReplyDeleteEarthy and light at the same time- you really combined components beautifully!
ReplyDeletelove your pieces, really wonderful !!!
ReplyDeleteGrüßle
Doris
I love how you used the clasp on the side between the beads. It seems just a simple connector. Well done!
ReplyDeleteAmbra
Lovely! Love those colors!
ReplyDeletei love the wire wrapped leather pieces! your work is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty pieces! I love that fire agate and the lampwork earrings :)
ReplyDeletevery unique, nicely done!
ReplyDeleteI am impressed that you commented on every blog. Necklace is very chic!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, love the whole design.
ReplyDeleteGreat design, I would have had a hard time with that focal but you nailed it!
ReplyDeleteWow, beautiful soft colors, love that focal stone and the unusual soldered ring. Very nice piece.
ReplyDeleteGreat work, especially the wire work!
ReplyDeleteStill making the rounds and tasting all the soups! I really like the use of the rings and leather with the focal. Great job.
ReplyDeleteThe focal may have been challenging for you but you pulled it off spectacularly! Awesome work!
ReplyDeleteYou did great. I am a big focal lover and also a fan of asymmetry, it is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSorry for being so late - holidays and lots of work here but now I am happy to be here.
Sunny hugs from Germany and thanks for visiting my blog,
Manuela
I'm still working my way through the list! lol You did a great job :) And yes, I had a fabulous partner who sent me larger beads than I'm used to and I love the way everything turned out :D
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