Creative Jewelry

I am excited to say that I have two pieces in  Creative Jewelry. This is interweaves 10th edition and it is filled with 130 wonderful jewelry projects!

Unlock Your Dreams

can be found on page 76

this piece is created with an antique brass cabochon pin, lampwork beads from Beingbeads.etsy, lapis and antique watch fob chain.

Glory Be

you can find this piece on page 116

Etched, hand stamped copper is the background for the metal cross, along with wire wrapped hematite beads, matte Czech glass spacers, rhinestone roundels and repousee copper beads.

I am still struggling to see all the wonderful creations made for the Bead Soup Party. I say struggle because of the blogger issues I continue to have. It seems I can comment on blogs via the comment link on my email but can not comment directly on the blog without Mozilla shutting off. It is most frustrating, especially when I have written a comment only to loose it.

Blog Partay!

 Welcome and thanks for stopping by!

  Today is the day! 362 folks from all over the country are paticipating in this bead soup blog party, Just a few weeks ago each person listed below received a nice little package of beads in the mail. We were paired randomly with a partner to whom you had to send a focal, a clasp and some accent beads, one of the rules was you had to use the focal and clasp. This is what I received from my partner Karen Sinowski.

Karen created some beautiful lampwork beads in a variety of sizes. She also included some swarovski crystals, sterling Hill Tribe spacers, some sterling charms she made and a metal 4 hole clasp.

When I sat down to my work table I started on a simple wire wrapped necklace, I felt bored by it and could not figure how to incorporate the 4 holed clasp. I struggled and struggled...the sun went down and came back up. I finally just put some of the elements aside and decided to just focus on a few of the beads and made a multi layer long necklace.

I used several different styles of vintage chain and created a leather link to compliment the dark brown in the beads.

Here is the clasp that talked back and gave me all the trouble. Vintage lightweight steel chain solved my problem, perfect size without the heavy weighed down feeling.

 You can find the list of participants on our Hostess Lori Anderson's blog. Thanks Lori for another fantastic party!

Countdown to Bead Soup

I can't believe the 17th is just a few days away and the Bead Soup Blog Party will begin! With 362 participants from all over the world this has turned into quite the international event. Lori Anderson of Pretty Things is our hostess and event planner for this event, she does a wonderful job organizing everything and surely deserves a round of applause!

I finished my piece ahead of schedule which is rare for me. I found this swap quite a challenge, I know that is what this swap is all about, but I must say I did struggle and had a few choice words to say along the creating process. I will let you know on Saturday why I was so challenged. I was paired with Karen Sinkowski a new blogger and lampwork artist. She is so enthusiastic about this party and I just can't wait to see what she creates with what I sent her.

Miss Sarah and a little soup

I had made this resin pendant a while ago and had offered it for sale strung on a sterling ball chain, but it did not sell and it felt "plain" to me. The image is on parchment and I set it in a sterling bezel. Well today, I cliped the ring on the top and filed it smooth and I then set it in a vintage brass setting and mounted it to an etched copper rectangle...wow, what a difference!

It gave the piece some age and looks like it has a story to tell. I added more antique elements and some gorgeous Czech glass beads. A sweet gold washed lingerie pin is the closure.

You can find Miss Sarah in my Etsy shop.

I have been souped! Yay, my little package from Karen arrived the other day and I was so excited to rip into it! Check out the little purse that was holding all my goodies, how cute is that?!

Karen made me some beautiful lampwork beads and some silver charms, she added some Swarovski beads and some hill tribe spacers. I can't wait to get started!

I hope everyone had a good weekend and all you New Englanders survived Irene in good shape.

Just a little peak...

My bead soup is done...put a fork in it done...ta da done! I can't wait to see all the reveals tomorrow and I hope all my readers will join in and see them too.


Click here to see the blog hop list.

Click here to see the amazing world map of partiers.

See y'all tomorrow! 

 

Simmering Soup

I am soooo excited about participating in the Bead Soup Party hosted by Lori Anderson of Pretty Things. Why am I so excited? I have been paired with the enthusiastic Jen Judd of Jen Judd Rocks. Although Jen and I have never met I can feel her bubbly personality, it is evident in her blog and the wonderful package she sent me. Check out all of the amazing goodies.

Amazing clay beads and I just love this copper leaf! 

 Gorgeous lampwork beads from Julianna Cannon, lapis (from her deployed hubby) some great ceramic pieces, an sterling agate clasp, a free form sterling piece, citrine chunk, shells,pearls,and some cool wood beads....and so much more! 

I most likely will make two pieces. So in the mean time my soup is simmering and I am playing with my new stash. Hope everyone is excited as I am!

Elegant Nouveau

I had purchased some bead caps from AD Adornments at a bead show about a month ago and I have been saving them for something really special. I finally found the right time to use one of them. The bead cap was the perfect fit for this antique rhinestone bead I found at an antique shop. I decided to turn up the petals for a little touch of whimsy. You can find this piece in my Artfire shop.


I just wanted to give Lori Anderson of "Pretty Things" a big shout out of gratitude for hosting the Bead Soup Party. I am still hoping around viewing all of the creative works and it has been fun meeting new people. Thanks again Lori for all of your efforts.

Soup's On

Today is the day! Just a few weeks ago each person listed below received a nice little package of beads in the mail. We were paired randomly with a partner to whom you had to send a focal, a clasp and some accent beads, one of the rules was you had to use the focal and clasp. This is what I received from my partner Emanda from Artemisia's Studio.



It was a little challenging for me using a focal so large and not wanting to take away from the pendant simple wired strands were created with the pearls and dyed quartz she sent me, they were a perfect compliments to the pendant. I used the clasp as a design element and not as a function . Be sure to hop on over to Emanda's blog to see what she created with what I sent her.





Pour a cup of tea and grab a few cookies, have a seat and visit the following blogs...there is lots of beading goodness. Have fun!

Party Participants

1. Lori, Pretty Things Blog
2. Mallory, For the Love of Beads
3. Terri, Blooming Ideas
4. Cindy, Sweet Bead Studio
5. Lorelei, Lorelei’s Blog: Inside the Studio
6. Kerry, Kab’s Creative Concepts
7. Erin, Treasures Found
8. Jeannette, Jeannette Blix Wire and Metal Jewelry
9. Adrienne, Adrienne Designs
10. Nan, Spirit Rattles
11. Laurel, Rue’s Daftique
12. Nancy, Beading From the Heart
13. Mary, MK’s Creative Musings
14. Cassie, The Glass Beadle
15. Dot, Winchell Clayworks
16. Sharon, Sharon’s Jewelry Garden
17. Lisa, Lo and Behold
18. Norma, Bead Dreams and Moonlit Fantaseas
19. Judith, Judith B.
20. Debbie, Prairie Emporium
21. Maria, Garden Path Beads
22. Susan, Kaplan Creations Jewelry and Glass Design
23. Melissa, Melissa Meman: Art, Love, Life
24. Marianna, Pretty Shiny Things
25. Lisa, Joolz by Lisa
26. Cristi, 2 If By Sea
27. Sandra, Marbella Jewelry Design
28. Maria, Greene Earth Originals
29. Barbara, Jewelry of Distinction
30. Leslie, Bei Mondi
31. Loretta, Designs by Loretta
32. Linda, Bella Bead Jewelry
33. Kathie, The Bead Cult
34. Patty, Plays With Fire
35. Nicki, Nicki’s Reef
36. Anne Marie, Heart’s Desire
37. Mary, Mary Harding Jewelry
38. Jayne, Mama’s Got to Doodle
39. Emanda, Artemesia’s Studio
40. Whitney, Whitney Lassini
41. Marcie, La Bella Joya
42. Suzann, Beadphoria
43. Jen, Jen Judd Rocks
44. Julie, Credit River Art Glass
45. Janiece, J Birds Garden
46. Kate, Organic Odysseys
47. Laurie, The Mermaid Tale
48. Michelle, My Crazy Crafty Adventure
49. Sue, Sue Beads
50. Janeen, Wild Vanilla Designs
51. Nancy, The Rabbit Muse
52. Kristie, Artisan Clay
53. Regina, Regina’s Writings
54. Tari, Pearl and Pebble
55. Lyn, Lyn Foley
56. Beth, Sunshine Daydreamz
57. Cathryn, Chile Cats
58. Emma, Fred Bean’s Nook
59. Connie, Cetta Cheese Chatter
60. Juli, Jul’s Beads
61. Julie, RockerJewlz
62. Libby, LibbyLeu and Glass Too
63. Melanie, Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
64. Katie, My Life and My Beads
65. Zuleykha, Zuleykha’s Polymer Clay
66. Rekella, Me But a Little More in Depth
67. Ricki, What’s New at Ricki Voges Design
68. Lisa, Lucid Moon Studio
69. Jo, Daisychain Jewellery
70. Lynette, Rock Hill Designs
71. Lynne, Island Girl’s Insights
72. Chas, One Woman’s Haven
73. Ruthie, Rose Works Jewelry
74. Elizabeth, Turquoise Sky
75. Maire, Maire Dodd
76. Janet, Singing Woods
77. Eileen, Dorset Hill Beads
78. Julie, Miss Kitten’s Jewels
79. Joann, Jo’s Jewels
80. Patti, PJ Clark Designs
81. Mel, Kookie Designs
82. Erin, Every Heart Crafts
83. Dale, Flights of Fancy
84. Dee, Runako Designs

Just a little peek...

It is almost here..... The Bead Soup Party big reveal that is! The big reveal featuring the talents of 84 bloggers and jewelry designers will happen on Wednesday Feb. 10th. When I entered I was paired with Emanda of Artemisia's Studio and we exchanged a focal, a clasp and some beads. The idea is to create with what you are sent and vice versa. I can't wait to see what she created with the items I sent her. I finished my piece the other day and this picture is just peek at what it is. See you on Wednesday!

My Bead Soup has arrived!

I received my Bead Soup Party goodies in the mail yesterday. My bead partner is Emanda Johnson from Artemisia Studio, and a sampling of her wonderful creations can be found in her Etsy shop. I look forward to creating with my goodies....the wheels are turning!! Don't worry Emanda your package should come any day now, I can't wait to see what you think of it!

Check out his great "London" Treasury on Etsy that I am so proud to be in. My London resin pendant fits right it!