I wish I had known about the Bead Soup Party that Lori Anderson hosts before! That said, I am so glad that I learned about it this year, doubly glad I decided to do it, and triply glad that Chris Murphy was assigned as my partner! For those of you who don't know Chris, you should! She won second place in the 3rd Use the Muse contest for a gorgeous piece called Butterfly Net. Take a look at it...how clever is that?
Chris sent a box full of beads that I might never have known existed otherwise. She introduced me to the most enchanting blue-green fire agate, to lovely carved horn beads, and to copper beads that I still can't believe actually exist! I hope this first piece that I've made using her treasures will make her proud!
The second piece that I made from Chris's stash features the fabulous copper seashell. There was simply no way that a focal like that could sit around unused on my work table for too long!
In a few weeks, I'll post a tutorial for the first piece. Being strung on cord, it's a really fast and easy project, so start collecting your big beads now! In the meantime, I'm still pondering what to do with the bonus pack that Chris sent...some fabulous cabochons. She knows my weakness for bead embroidery ;-)
Here is the complete list of all the folks involved in the Bead Soup Party this time. I hope you'll have time to visit many of them...we are all revealing our pieces today!
1. Lori Anderson, Pretty Things
2. Kitty Durmaj, Perles and Life
3. Michelle Heim, Life In the Bead Lane
4. Lisa Petrillo, Lucid Moon Studio
5. Anitra Gordy, Leelu Creations
6. Paige Maxim, Paige Maxim Designs
7. Marianna Boylan, Pretty Shiny Things
8. Cheryl Roe, BeadRoe
9. Heidi Post, Ex Post Facto
10. Cindy Wimmer, Sweet Bead Studio
11. Terri Gauthier, Blooming Ideas
12. Rachel Walsh, Balanced Crafts
13. Marian Hertzog, M's Place
14. Mary McGraw, MK's Musings
15. Sarabeth Burke, Chronicles of Sarita
16. Deci Worland, Gem Trails
17. Erin Prais-Hintz, Treasures Found
18. Laura Zeiner, Stick Lizard Designs
19. Kristin Latimer, MJM Jewelry Designs
20. Cathryn Brooks-Williams, Chile Cats
21. Holly Westfall, Silver Rose Designs
22. Janna Harttgen, Palima-Lim
23. Libby Leuchtman, Libby Leu
24. Rebecca Anderson, Songbeads
25. Deb Hunter, Living On Air
26. Diana Ptaszynski, Suburban Girl Studio
27. Jennifer VanBenschoten, VanBeads
28. Margot Potter, The Impatient Crafter
29. Cyndi Lavin, Beading Arts You Are Here!
30. Courtney Breul, Beads by Breul
31. Stefanie Teufel, Stefanie's Sammelsurium
32. Patricia Gasparino, My Life Under the Bus
33. Tari Khars, Pearl and Pebble
34. Kristi Bowman-Gruel, Kristi Bowman Design
35. Jayne Capps, Mama's Got to Doodle
36. Becky Fairclough, Chameleons Designs
37. Evie and Beth McCord, EB Bead & Metal Works
38. Lynne Bowland, Islandgirl's Insights
39. Barbara Lewis, Painting With Fire
40. Lorelei Eurto, Inside the Studio
41. Stacy Hartis, Sissy & Jack's
42. Jennifer Cameron, Glass Addictions
43. Marcie Abney, La Bella Joya
44. Johanna Rhodes, Fire Phoenix Creations
45. Nan Emmett, Spirit Rattles
46. Melissa Mesara, One Eared Pig
47. Amanda Davie, Articulations
48. Cherin Poovey, Lanyard Lady
49. Virginia Joste, ViviBijoux
50. Andrew Thornton, The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton
51. Lori Dorrington, Lori's Glassworks
52. Melanie Brooks, Earthenwood Studio Chronicles
53. Kate Gardenghi, Tropical Blonde
54. Serena Trent, PinkIce Jewel's Blog
55. Malin de Koning, Beading by Malin de Koning
56. Shai Williams, Shaiha's Ramblings
57. Francy Inman, 8 Second Studio
58. Amy Freeland, Copper Diem
59. Lisa Liddy, Joolz By Lisa
60. Sandi Lee James, Do Be Do Bead Do
61. Mary Harding, Mary Harding Bead Blog
62. Stacey Curry, Star Hitched Wagon
63. Leslie Gidden, Mad Maggie Designs
64. Elisabeth Auld, Beads For Busy Gals
65. Niky Sayers, Silver Nik Nats
66. Linda Djokic, Lutka and Co.
67. Tracy Bell, Copper, Glass, and Recycled Trash
68. Laurel Steven, Rue's Daftique
69. Ingrid McCue, Wrapped In Silver
70. Birgitta Lejonklou, Create With Spirit
71. Diana Hawkey, Diana Hawkey
72. Norma Turvey, Moonlit Fantaseas
73. Jeanette Ryan, Jeanette Blix
74. Jackie Ryan, Silver Lodge Gems
75. Jean Yates, Snap Out of it Jean, There's Beading to Be Done!
76. Debbie Goering, Prairie Emporium
77. Valerie Norton, Hot Art
78. Jana Trupovniece, Stories of the Secret Garden
79. Amy Severino, Amy Beads
80. Emma Thomas, Fred Beans Nook
81. Karen Zanco, Everyday Gypsy
82. Suzann Sladcik Wilson, Beadphoria
83. Janet McDonald, Singing Woods
84. Dana James, Dana's Jewelry Designs
85. Kristina Johansson, Wild Roses and Blackberries
86. CJ Bauschka, CJ Bauschka
87. Angela Barribea, Re: Angela Rae
88. Marcy Lamberson, Studio Marcy
89. Tanya Floyd, Glass Migrations
90. Lisa Kavanaugh, Beading Bliss
91. Sue Hodgkinson, Hello Gorgeous
92. Jenni Connolly, Jenni's Bead
93. Nally Parfyonova, Nally's Creations
94. Karyn White, Releases By Rufydoof
95. Emanda Johnson, Artemisia Studio
96. Sandy Richardson, Sandy's Coloring Box
97. Cindy Dolezal, Cindy Dolezal Designs
98. Stacie Stamper, Park Avenue
99. Mallory Hoffman, For the Love of Beads
100. Linda Landig, Linda's Bead Blog and Meanderings
101. Nicole Valentine-Rimmer, N. Valentine Studio
102. Jacinta Meyers, Jamberrysong's Creations
103. Charlene Gary, Gray Girl Studios
104. Rubiee Hayes, Glitter and Keys Galore
105. Marge Beebe, Rock Creek Creations
106. Elizabeth Freeman, Turquoise Sky
107. Shelby Foxwell, Sundown Bead Designs Rhetoric
108. Lynda Moseley, Diva Designs
109. Grace Danel, Grace Beading
110. Lois Moon, Que Onda Quitman
111. Agnes Shapiro, Beader Bubbe
112. Terry Carter, Tapping Flamingo
113. Judy Glende, Judith B. Designs
114. Mary Ellen Parker, Bee Tree By Me
115. Barbara Bechtel, Second Surf
116. Charlene Sevier, The Bead Dreamer
117. Alice Craddick, Alice's Beads and Baubles
118. Cory Celaya, Art With Moxie
119. Ronda Adams, The Ravished Heart
120. Sandi Volpe, Sandi Volpe Designs
121. Anna Lear, The Laughing Raven
122. Susie Hibdon, Vintagesusie & Wings
123. Amanda Austin, Sea Shore Glass
124. Jennifer Velasquez, Jen Judd Rocks
125. Hazel Ward, All Those Things
126. Brenda Salzano, Salzanos
127. Dee Gordon, Runako Designs by Dee
128. Anna Denisova, Anita-M
129. Margaret Saari, Mags-Jewelry
130. Genea Crivello-Knable, Genea Beads
131. Penny Neville, Copper Penny
132. Angela Blasingame, Hopemore
133. Helena Fritz, Beadwork by H's Blog
134. Stephanie LaRose, Confessions of a Bead Hoarder
135. Stephanie Haussler, PixyBug Designs
136. Diane Cook, Rosa & Josies
137. Maryse Thillens, Glass Bead Art
138. Jennifer Pride, Jewelry by J.P.
139. Shannon Chomanczuk, For My Sweet Daughter
140. Lisa Godfrey, Bead Happy
141. Heather Pyle, Welcome to My Muse
142. Regina Santerre, Regina's Writings
143. Liz DeLuca, Creative Arty Facts
144. Sig Wynne-Evans, Beaded Bear's Nonsense
145. Loretta Carstensen, Loretta's Boutique
146. Raida Disbrow, Havana Beads
147. Amber Dawn, Inventive Soul
148. Shelly Graves, Stars Dance With Me
149. Jess Italia Lincoln, Vintaj Blog
150. JJ Jacobs, Coming Abstractions
151. Carrie Tahquechi, Carrie T
152. Staci Smith, Staci Louise Originals
153. Katarzyna Kwiatkowska, Quiet Area
154. Ema Kilroy, Ema K Designs
155. Magdalena Sikora, Poranna Gazeta
156. Nicole Keller, Nicki's Reef
157. Ann Rishell, My Critical Eye
158. Noemi Baena, Fire, Metal, and Color
159. Christa Murphy, Adventures of One Beady Woman My Fabulous Partner!
160. Barbara Blaszczyk, Labotorium Flory
161. Collette Collins, Firefly Myst
162. Carola Greiser, Polymer Clay Shed
163. Joanna Kopijczuk, Bizuteria z Filcu
164. LeAnn Weih, Summers Studio
165. Cassandra Watsham, Design by Cassandra
166. Anna Motz, Stunning
167. Shea Zukowski, Gr8findings
168. Susan Kennedy, Sue Beads
169. Lisa Boucher, Lisa's Clay Happenings
170. Hope Smitherman, Crafty Hope
171. Alison Crenshaw, Beads by Earth Tones
172. Dorcas Midkiff, Wondrous Strange Designs
173. Melissa Rediger, Sea of Glass
174. Marina Dobrynina, Savon Feutre
175. Julie Nordine, Julie Nordine | Credit River Art Glass
176. Menka Gupta, Menka's Blog
177. Patsy Evins, Patsy Evins Studio
178. Cherrie Fick, En La Lumie're
179. Suzette Bentley, Ellie's Bijoux
180. Molly Alexander, Beautifully Broken Me
181. Lyn Foley, Lyn Foley Wearable Art
182. Tara Plote, The Newbie Beader's Blog
183. Natalie Schuetz, Natalie S Perlen
184. Kim Hutchinson, Running on Ink
185. Haley Frank, Wide Eyed Smilin
186. Grace Caputo, Suddenly Last Summer
187. Marie-Noel Voyer-Cramp, Skye Jewels
188. Erin Siegel, Erin Siegel Jewelry
189. Janea McDonald, Organized Chaos
190. Kristi Evenson, Colie Bug & Co.
191. Linda Inhelder, Must Haves Jewelry
192. Hilary Frye, FryeStyle
193. Whitney Lassini, Whitney Lassini
194. Nancy Schindler, The Rabbit Muse
195. Pam Brisse, The Blue Between
196. Beth Bricker, Vintage Sweets
197. Ruthie Stickney, Rose Works Jewelry and Gifts
198. Rose Noble, Lady Noble Designs
199. Karen Williams, Baublicious
200. Claire Maunsell, The Next Bend
201. Christine Damm, Stories They Tell
202. Kerry Bogert, Kab's Creative Concepts
203. Wendy Blum, Sand & Sea Designs
204. Juli Cannon, Julsbeads
205. Jenny Robledo, La Dona Boutique
206. Krista French, French Elegant Jewelry
207. Pam Krinski, Ewa Beads
208. Melissa Meman, Melissa Meman, Art, Life, Love
209. Dana Jones, Dana's Jewelry
210. Shirley Moore, Homeschooling Life
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92 comments:
Both pieces are just elegant. It's like the beads were made for each other!
Wow Cyndi, they are both very stunning. If I had to pick one, it would be the first one with the curved copper and carved bone beads. Absolutely beautiful! Have a great weekend.
Gorgeous designs to compliment those Gorgeous Beads!!!!
Great blog!
I'll be back !!!!
m.e. :)
You just introduced me to that blue agate - fantastic color - beautiful soup!!!
Happy blog hopping!
Wow! Really great pieces! I LOVE that copper shell - you are right - it needed to be put in something right away :-)
The shell is amazing and the way you beaded all around really set it off. fabulous! smile, Virginie ViviBijoux.com
as always, you rule!!! you make wonderful things!!! great materials too. :) xoxox Cyndi!
jean
Love your pieces :-) I'll be back again.
WOW! I love it - amazing! I love the first one, too!
Lovely work!
The first piece takes me to Nepal, and I really covet that copper shell. Nice!
Both pieces are fantastic. I bet Chris is very proud ;) I love those little discs you used as spacers. I got some in my soup last year and have kept my eye out for more ever since!
WOW! Both pieces are simply incredible!! I don't feel worthy! lol You are an awesome designer!
WOW you were a lucky girl weren't you! Beautiful work!
You were too kind with your comments about me. You sure made me proud of the beads I sent you. I love both pieces although I love the first one the best. I can't wait to see what you do with the cabs.
Oh wow, that first piece really makes me drool. Can't wait to see how you made that.
And that copper shell. . .wowie!!
Absolutely gorgeous! I love, love, love that seashell focal! :)
both necklaces are beautiful..but i love the first one with those blue faceted beads..g
Oh my goodness - this is some serious artwork! These look like the y belong in a museum....just gorgeous. Truly gorgeous! Can't wait to see what you do with the bonus pieces!
It's so inspiring to work with things you haven't worked with before, and you did such a beautiful job :)
Lovely work! Cheers!
Such a Rich and timeless pc the top necklace. Its just Stunning! Can Soup be stunning ach well its HOT and wonderful!!
Wow! Those copper beads are amazing. I don't know about Chris but I love how the necklace turned out. Great soup!
Gorgeous pieces! I love all the copper and the agate.
uuhhh ... they are soooo beautiful, I love both of them :o)
Soooo beautiful, great design.
All I can say is LOVE! Beautiful.
I am in love with your first piece! It is a-ma-zing!
Shannon C
Gorgeous pieces! Love your work!
They make me want to say that they are both "Bally" Good! They stike me as having a India influence to them....Gorgeous pieces!!!
WOW!!! you definitely had some wonderful soup to work with! I love both necklaces, but that copper sea shell is to die for, love it!
Great pieces :) I look forward to seeing what you do with those cabs!
I love both your pieces, interesting and inspiring soup.
Jenni
I love both pieces of bead soup! You did a wonderful job! I'll be looking forward to your tutorial!
Love them both!
both pieces are wonderful, I'd wear them both!
Very elegant pieces love that copper shell bracelet. The beads you used really show case the shell. Great job.
#209 here...WOW all look good but that first necklace is to die for...Great work with great beads...
They are both nice, but that copper seashell in that 2nd piece is out of this world. Really nice.
such a beautiful mix to work with and you did everything great justice...the finished pieces are beautiful!
Goodness what wonderful beads, you certainly made lovely necklaces with them, I would love to come back and see what you do with the cabs.
Jackie
Oh, wow, both pieces are absolutely stunning!
I'm a follower now! ;)
gorgoeus creations sweetie! how much fun has this soup been!! ;o)
hugs
hello gorgeous xxx
Wow, great work, especially love the first necklace!
Wow, both pieces are stunning. I'll look forward to your tutorial.
Wow! you did a wonderful job w/ the beads! and what lovely cabs you got!
WOW but that first necklace knocked my socks off! All of them are beautiful but I want to snag that first one!
What fun! Lovely-lovely pieces!
I want to kiss that first necklace on the mouth! LOVE it!
Lovely pieces - I love what you did with the shell copper bead.
Simply fabulous -- both pieces are fantastic!!
I love this copper sea shell. Your designs are both really nice.
The carved beads are wonderful and this necklace is absolutely fantastic. The seashell necklace is equally awesome. Great Bead soup.
Beautiful pieces, I love the first one it makes my heart sing.
Oh goodness, which do I like better? Really, haven't got a clue - you nailed both necklaces spot on! Gorgeous :)
Wow! Your first piece is my favorite that I've seen so far. Awesome components and design. Glad to be in this group with you!
Gorgeous designs!!! You did an outstanding job with your bead soup!
#161 here:)
WOW! Both pieces are awesome! I love all the copper!
Wow- you did wonderful work with the way you created something perfect for the beads you were given.
Oh wow, Cyndi, your first piece is really stunning!! Nice job.
Your first piece has a very exotic feel and I really like the conch shell. Both designs are fabulous.
I have to say that both of your necklaces turned out fantastic. I would love to have those in my jewerly box. You did a fabulous job with your soup.
What a great set of beads to work with and you did them proud. Great job.
So beautiful friend, I love this necklace & what you did with your SOUP! Such an amazing clasp. Simple Stunning!!! ;)
Thanks for sharing...
Susie
beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That first piece looks like some tribal artifact that I'd see behind glass in a museum! Very impressive!!!
What beautiful pieces they both are. Really played up the beads and coppery colors.
I would totally wear either one of those pieces! That copper shell is to die for :)
The second piece is awesome love it!
Wow what beautiful pieces. I really loved the first piece the most but gee that shell in the second is just stunning so I will say that I love them both! Well done!
Karyn
Australia
Ooh, I especially love the second necklace! Just in time for summer!
The first necklace is my absolute favorite! I love all of the copper together with the bone :) Soooo pretty!
oh I so want them! Both! I want to wear them. Both.
Your designs are awesome.
Those are both really pretty.. I like the colours in the first one a lot!
I love them both and am seriously coveting the first piece. Gorgeous!
Gorgeous designs!!
Oh Cyndi, those are both gorgeous pieces! I really love what you did with the first piece. I would so be wearing that...A LOT! Awesome job lady!
Awesome soup. Really love that shell.
The best part of these hops is making new friends. And a generous one too! I adore the first necklace. It is so powerful, almost spiritual, like a talisman to ward off evil. I love it. That carved tube is so awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Enjoy the day!
Erin
Love what you made with your soup. The 1st necklace is awesome, the copper the use of your beads. Love the design.
Beautiful necklaces! I especially love the second one for its rich colours. Yum!
Wow, all that copper is simply gorgeous! I love the copper beads in the top piece especially.
Wow! Love the design of the first one... but that copper shell is irresistable! Very pretty pieces!
Holy cow, this Bead Soup thing is huge! I had no idea.
I hope we will get to see what happens to the beads you threw into the soup, Cyndi.
The pieces you've made with your "soup package" are wonderful!
You *can* see my partner's pieces, Eileen! Chris's blog is marked on the list :-)
Wow! That first necklace is so powerful! I am almost hear a drum beating in the background
Wow! Gorgeous! Stunning! Love all creations! What a stash you got!
WOW Both necklaces are yummy-licious! That first one is something, I would love to try it on. LOL
Oh and am drooling over your new cabs as well.:)
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. So nice of you!
Just beautiful perfectly balanced pieces. I like it that you made shorter necklaces while so many of us were making long creations. Your two are outstanding.
The necklaces are wonderful...love the first one.
Oh, how I love that first necklace. I mean LOOOOOOOOOVE it! Favourite.
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