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.

From The Earth

Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves. ~John Muir 

I recently was asked to join the blogging program over at Auntie's Beads .I choose some African Turquoise beads and a strand of copper rondelles as well as a few other items. I incorporated these great items with some organic and hand made pieces. The very cool square clay fired beads are from my friend Lori of Cedar Swamp Pottery, lampwork bead from BeingBeads.etsy. Be sure to check out Auntie's Beads they have a great selection of beads, components and supplies.

You can find this piece in my Etsy shop. 

I have received these beads free of charge from Auntie's Beads in order to write a review and/or create a project free of charge for you. I have not been paid for my endorsement as it pertains to the products received. 

What do you think?

I have two people who can answer that question in my house, my DH and son and what they say is pretty much "I wouldn't wear it and "it's ok"...they are of no help at all. So I will ask you all....
."What do you think?", "Would you wear this?" "Is the pendant too small?" It is a long piece and these are so darn hard to photograph, so sorry about the poor pictures.

The off white links are vintage, polymer clay beads by Aslan Crafts, Lampwork bead by Being Beads. I etched the brass beads caps and sunflower pendant.

Inspire

 

Inspire –
To affect, guide, or arouse by divine influence.
To fill with enlivening or exalting emotion
To stimulate energies, ideals, or reverence.

 

"Inspire" etched cuff bracelet can be found at JudithBDesigns

 

Inspire Peacock Feather Necklace can be found on Etsy 

 

Stormy Seas

 My friend and fellow blogger Leslie of Bei Mondi had given me a great stash of beads when we got together last week. Why is it someone else's stash is always better than yours? I was thinking "fall" when I created this, darker colors, sweaters and denim. I am loving the texture of the lava stones, something I have never used. Thanks Miss Leslie for helping me think outside of my little box! 

 

Russian River

I had purchased these cool rock connectors at a bead show awhile back and have never used them. I have seen lots of other designers use them but I was unsure how they would look in my designs...I knew whatever piece I made had to be organic in nature to fit in with the rock ( I am funny about not wanting to mix certain things together). So here you have "Russian River" a combination of lampwork, bead caps- made from copper washers (soooo easy!) Agate, wood and Australian Chrysoprase.

You can find Russian River on my web site Judith B. Designs

Bohemian Swirl

Here is another post regarding the products I picked out this month from Artbeads.com. Artbeads focus is on Summer themes , I took it literally and gravitated towards the shell items. In my last post I shared a necklace I made with a Lillypilly etched shell pendant, so today here is another shell pendant in a Bohemian style. I paired the pendant with some Tibetian beads, lampwork, wood and citrine beads. I had fun using my torch to create a bead at one end of the copper, the heat allowed me to work the copper and shape it. A little wax on the pendant made the design pop out more. A copper lotus charm dangles in the back for a little surprise.

Bohemian Swirl Necklace can be found on JudithBDesigns.com

Nautilus shell coin beads were the inspiration for this beach theme bracelet. The shell coins are a nice size at 18.5mm x 19mm and come in a 7 inch strand, the wasabi color is one of my favorites to work with. I paired the coins with rainbow agate in an ocean blue color and a fabulous lampwork bead to tie it all together. I used brass to make the bead caps and clasp..the color was a perfect reminder of the sand.

Nautilus Shell Coin Bracelet can be found in my Etsy shop.



Boro Lampwork Bead from Being Beads on Etsy.

Disclosure: All above mentioned beads from Artbead.com were kindly provided free-of-charge by Artbeads.com, within the frames of Artbeads.com blogging program. The author of this blog has not received any payment from above-mentioned company. The post above represents only personal opinion of the blog author.

Life's Goal

~Your goals are the road maps

that guide you and show you

what is possible for your life.~

Vintage road map beads by Tanith's odds and ends on Etsy

Lampwork bead by Being Beads on Etsy.

You can find "Life's Goal" vintage map necklace on JudithBDesigns.com

Kindred Spirits

We cannot destroy kindred: our chains stretch a little sometimes, but they never break. ~Marquise de Sévigné

A late 1800's tin type photograph is forever preserved in resin and is set in a heart shaped bezel. Lampwork beads with swirls of plum,taupe and turquoise add soft color. Czech glass beads are wire wrapped to compliment the lampwork beads. Textured silver metal chain with a chunky lobster clasp for a closure. Kindred Spirits can be found in my Etsy shop.

Life is Beauty Full

I do not have many words today, I think the tittle speaks for itself...Life is Beauty Full.