7th Bead Soup Blog Party Reveal
Hi all, I again have had the great fortune to participate in the lovely, ever so talented and kind Lori Anderson.She is the hostess of the most awesome Bead soup Blog party. This is the 4th time I have participated in the festivities and look forward to participating every time!
I was very lucky to be paired with Kat Barron Miller.
Her work is amazing! You can check out her Etsy sight here MKP Jewelry.
This is what I sent to Kat....
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| 2 of my handmade butterfly wing pendants a pewter toggle clasp and matching crystal beads. |
And this is what Kat sent to me.....
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| Lamp work fairy bead,silver butterfly toggle clasp some vintage beads,crystals and lamp work floral beads. |
The little lamp work fairy was too adorable for words. I am obsessed with gnomes,mushrooms,fairies and flowers. If you have ever read my blog I have shared pictures of my garden which have all of the above scattered in my flower beds. So I was elated to get a cutie gem like the fairy. I knew that I must keep her for myself which is where the problem began.
As much as I like making necklaces I never and I mean NEVER wear them. Bracelets yup, earrings absolutely necklaces,nope. So my dilemma was she's too big and fragile to use in a bracelet. And If you haven't gotten it by now necklaces are out of the question for me. So what's a girl to do?
The gears started moving in my brain, my first thought was to make her into a fan or light pull, but my living room decor is pretty modern and stream lined and my kitchen is loaded with slate and has an Modern Asian flair to it. So that wouldn't work.
When we bought the house a few years back my intentions were to keep things as zen, uncluttered and to a minimum as possible (my house is very modest in size). I decided the only option I had left was to make something for my studio. My studio is in my finished basement. That's where I keep all of my fun,funky decor, which is so full of color and whimsy that it always feels like an over the top party down there.My Perfect muse for creating.
So my fairy was made into this **** warning image heavy.....
I twisted and wired together this frame and made each of the beaded flowers,leaves and sprays (mostly crystals,so it sparkles to high heaven) and then I decided to add an inspirational plaque which reads what? INSPIRE and she dangles right in the center. I know this is not a conventional use of a focal and that most people will make jewelry out of their focals,but I'm not really all that conventional. This piece includes my love of fairies and flowers and is a perfect fit for my studio. I love how it turned out and am going to hang her up tonight!!!
I did challenge myself to try to use every bead Kat sent me. Lamp work beads are generally not my thing, love the looks of them they are tiny pieces of art,just not my style, but I made this set, which I gifted to my mother as part or her birthday gift. This includes my use of the toggle,some crystals and the lamp work floral beads.
I do have 2 more pieces that I made, a pair of earrings that are made to be worn with the above necklace and also a bracelet but I will show them at another time. I knew that this was going to be a long post and people need to hop to so many other blogs so stay tuned for the rest.
Here are the other participants of the 1st reveal I hope you make it to each and every one of them! I know I can't wait to see what these talented jewelers have worked up!
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Alicia Marinache
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Amber Dawn Goldish
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Barb Solem
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Bev Breisinger
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Birgitta Lejonklou
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Breana Fry
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Brenda Sue Lansdowne
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Bridget Torres
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Carol Dee Myers
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Carolyn Chenault
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Cassi Paslick
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Cece Cormier
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Cheryl McCloud
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Cindy Wilson
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Crystal Thain
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Cynthia Riggs
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Dana Hickey
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Dana James
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Darlene Fortier
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Deana Hager
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Deanna Cox
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Deb Brooks
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Debra Behrends
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Denielle Hagerman
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Denise McCabe
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Diana Frey
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Diana Welte
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Dini Bruinsma
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DiYana Alcalde
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Dolores Raml
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Donna Millard
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Dot Lewallwn
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Duane Clark
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Dyanne Cantrell
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Eleanor Burian-Mohr
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Elisabeth Auld
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Elizabeth Owens Dwy
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Emily Greer
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Enikö Fabian
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Erin Grant
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Eva Kovacs
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Eva Sherman
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Gina Hockett
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Grace Rotenberg
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Gretchen Nation
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Hannah Rosner
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Heather Davis
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Heather Marston
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Heather Powers
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Ingrid McCue
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Jacqueline Marchant
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Jan Petek
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Janeen Sorensen
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Jane-Michael Stallings
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Jasvanti Patel
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Jayashree Paramesh
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Jayne Capps
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Jean Yates
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Jennifer Cameron
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Jennifer LaVite
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Joan Williams
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Jodie Marshall
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Judy Riggs
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Julie Anne Leggett
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Kat Barron Miller
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Kathy Lindemer
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Kim Hora
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Kim Houston
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Kim Sparks
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Krafty Max
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Kris Lanae Binsfeld
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Krista French
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Kristen Stevens
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Kristi Harrison
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Kumi Fisher
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Laren Dee Barton
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Laura Bracken
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Laura Demoya
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Laurie Hanna
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Laurie Keefe-Cecere
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Lea Avroch
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Leanne Loftus
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Lee Anne Messerschmidt
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Leslie Schenkel
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Linda Anderson
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Linda Djokic
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Linda Murphy
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Linda Sadler
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Lisa Liddy
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Lisa Suver
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Liz DeLuca
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Liz Engriser
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Lola Surwillo
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Loretta Carstensen
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Lori Anderson
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Lori Bergmann
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Lori Bowring Michaud
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Lori Poppe
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Lori Schneider
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Lyn Foley
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Maddison Langford
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Magdalena Sikora
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Mallory Hoffman
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Marcella Austenfeld
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Marcy Lamberson
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Maria Clark
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Maria Rosa Sharrow
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Marianna Boylan
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Marie Covert
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Marti Conrad
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Mary Ellen Merrigan
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Mary Harding
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Molly Alexander
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Nan Emmett
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Niky Sayers
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Pam Chesbro
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Pam Farren
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Pam Sandy
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Pam Traub
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Pamela Gangler
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Patricia Buchanan
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Patricia Johnson
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Patty Miller
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Paula Hisel
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Peggy Gabrielson
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Perri Jackson
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Rachel Baron
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Rachel Stanley
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Rain Hannah
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Rana Wilson
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Renetha Stanziano
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Robin Reed
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Rochelle Brisson
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Rose Rushbrooke
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Ruth Szapa
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Sally Russick
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Sandi Volpe
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Sandra Pendragon
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Sandy Richardson
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Sarah Small
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Shannon Hicks
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Shari Replogle
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Sheila Daniels
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Sheila Davis
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Shiraz Biggie
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Shirley Moore
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Skylar Bre'z
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Staci Smith
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Stacie Florer
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Stacy Pomerleau
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Stephanie Weiss
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Sumi Rani
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Susan Sheehan
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Suzette Bentley
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Tamera Norris
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Tracy Choy
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Tracy Stillman
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Valerie Norton
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Vicki Holliday
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I love your inspiration fairy! Wonderful out of the box thinking :)
ReplyDeleteDarn! I wanted to reply first!! I love that you made it a wall hanging, what a way to use that pretty fairy and brighten up your studio! Clever very clever! and you gifted some to your mom.. I'm proud of you.. it's a good way to use lovely if not your own style of bead. I'm glad you had fun with the stash I sent... great being partners!!
ReplyDeleteLove the fairy with flowers, all gorgeous pieces and it was lovely to share with your Mum too
ReplyDeleteThe Inspire piece is awesome! A perfect, different idea! Also love the other pieces!
ReplyDeleteJust adorable. I love all your pieces . Your soup vision is amazing...lol....bye for now and Happy beading
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words.
DeleteWhat a really wonderful creation!! I LOVE that you made something other than jewelry, and it's beautiful and I'm certain it will be very inspiring!! It is to me!! :D
ReplyDeleteI love your use of, and that you kept, the fairy. She is darling and now has the perfect home.
ReplyDeleteWhimsical. And that necklace is adorable.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, creative and fun !
ReplyDeleteLove the way you used your soup to create something beautiful that wasn't jewelry. It's my favorite piece! But the jewelry you made is amazing, too.
ReplyDeleteI love the frame, the necklace too, but the frame is simply amazing!!! GREAT job!! ~KM http://kraftymax.blogspot.com/2013/03/7th-bead-soup-blog-party-reveal-33113.html
ReplyDeleteOMG but does that fairy piece ROCK! I am so thrilled I wasn't the only one who went out of the box with a focal! You should REALLY be proud of that!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd your other pieces are so sweet. I love the description of your house -- I'd love it!
Thanks for coming to the party!
Thanks so much for your kind words.
DeleteYou are welcome to visit and see my home anytime!
Thanks so much for working so hard to put this hop together!
Holy balloney, that fairy frame ! WOOOOOOOW.
ReplyDeleteLove that you made something for your studio and that you would enjoy! Great job. The frame for the fairy is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on thinking outside of the box with your soup mix! Love your frame design and I hope you're having a great time with the Party Blog hop too! *Ü* http://loribergmann.blogspot.com/2013/03/bead-soup-7-revealat-last.html
ReplyDeleteI'm on the 3rd reveal, I'm partecipating for the 3rd time on BSBP
ReplyDeletewhat a creative way to use your soup, I really love your 1st piece!
also the others are great, but I think that thinkin' outside the box is a talent :)
ciao dall' Italia
I think what you did with the fairy is a fabulous idea. This way you can enjoy her every day instead of just when you're wearing a particular piece of jewelry. I have some lampwork beads like that. I just decorate my studio with them and they make me smile every time I see them.
ReplyDeleteGreat soup, even better idea with the frame!
ReplyDeleteLove the little fairy, great job surrounding her. The red is awesome great job!
ReplyDeleteYou rocked your soup--it was so fun to see what you made and to read about your thinking process! Great and pretty designs!
ReplyDeletejean
Thanks for the sweet comment. My thinking process is bizare to say the least. I have self diagnosed myself with ADD. Again thank you!
DeleteYour frame is gorgeous! The perfect fit for your fairy!
ReplyDeleteGreat frame! The jewelry is awesome too.
ReplyDeleteI’m in the third reveal. Can’t wait.
kathy
Thanks can't wait to see your reveal!
DeleteLove what you did with that fairy and wow, she is to die for! You get my vote for best creativity!
ReplyDeleteYour kind words mean a lot. I was a bit hesitant to make something that wasn't jewelry,I wasn't sure how a group of jewelers was going to react.
DeleteThanks for the vote for best creativity!LOL
Love your inspiration piece and the bracelet for your mother. And a necklace too-you really met the challenge.
ReplyDeleteLinda
what fun pieces. love the frame.
ReplyDeleteLove the frame, your creativity and originality. Great job.
ReplyDeleteLovely pieces! Your mum's a lucky gal to get that great bracelet.
ReplyDeleteLove the frame, what a great idea! All very nice pieces!
ReplyDeleteGreat projects! Especially like the crystal flowers...they do shine to high heaven! :-)
ReplyDeletei love what you did with your soup. gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteVery unique use of your soup! Love all your creations!
ReplyDeleteThis would be front and center in my studio! I love the thought process that went into this.
ReplyDeleteLove it!! Holy cuteness with that little fairy and such a cool idea using her that way!! Love that necklace with the reds! Great job!! Happy Easter cuz!! Love ya!!xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to create a beautiful piece for the studio! Love what you all created!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! Actually popped over for the colour challenge but since I'm in the 3rd reveal of the BSBP I thought I'd take a peek at what you'd done for that too. It's got to be one of my favourites so far. Well done!
ReplyDeleteLovely fairy thing! So refreshing not to see a necklace again on this blog hop.
ReplyDeletevery elegant pieces in so strong colours!congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWhat my mind thought of when I saw your beads and what you did with the beads arn't even close. I really like what you did and gave me a new perspective, which is why I love this party.
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique way to use your focal. Love it.
ReplyDeleteSo out of the box =)
ReplyDeleteI love the idea...
What a great solution! And what a way to honor the work of your partner, by making something that will live in your studio and provide inspiration every time you walk in! The other pieces are lovely, too.
ReplyDeleteOh, wow - I love how you used your fairy! And I am sure you'll love watching her every day :) I wish you were wearing necklaces - that necklace is lovely; and so is the set for your mom, no wonder she likes it!
ReplyDeleteFantastic use of your soup. I really love your wall hanging...such a great idea. Such a nice gift for your mom!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the fairy bead!!
ReplyDeleteYour fairy wall decor is one of the most creative and inspiring pieces I have seem. Fabulous use of your soup. The clock key pendant is cool to.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh - that fairy piece is so fun and whimsical! I am blown away, as I never would have thought to do something like that! So inspiring!
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with the fairy bead! I wouldn't have wanted to part with that so making it a wall decoration is really inspired!
ReplyDeleteYour beaded, framed fairy muse is adorable and such a perfect use for her. Way to think out of the box! As well, your bracelet and earring set turned out quite nice. Well done.
ReplyDeleteIt is totally unexpected but great! Love your frame :-))
ReplyDeleteGreets Gite