What is a Bead Soup Blog Party?
What a COOL clasp!Each beader was paired up with another jewelry designer and tasked with sending the following:
~ A focal
~ A special clasp (not just a lobster claw)
~ Some coordinating spacers or beads
~ A focal
~ A special clasp (not just a lobster claw)
~ Some coordinating spacers or beads
Using the focal and the clasp was mandatory, but we could use anything from our own stash to round out the rest, and choose to use the coordinating beads or not.
The day we have been awaiting has arrived! It's the big Bead Soup Blog party reveal. For the background on this phenomenon, check this blog post and the nucleus of this event: Lori Anderson's blog, Pretty Things.
I have to admit that I was intimidated once I received my beads. My partner, Marcy Lamberson, is an incredibly talented whimsical lampworker. I looked at pictures of some of the past soup-swaps and tried to gather together a comparable collection of soup. I thought I had done okay until I received Marcy's beads. Woah! That was an impressive stash. I knew immediately that I wanted to bead embroider around them. It was disappointing to have to cover parts of Marcy's wonderful handmade creations, but they really were screaming for some embroidery. And we don't ignore screaming beads.
I knew I was in trouble when I started picking beads with which to work. It was looking awfully pastel-ly, and if you don't know me, pastel is NOT my thing. I'm not really a "girl." I imagine hell is having to live as a poodle in Paris Hilton's purse.
The funny thing is, I was really enjoying what I was making. I attribute it to the total awesomeness of Marcy's lampwork beads.
I did have to add one actual shell to balance my design. I think it works well in the piece.
I Overall, it was a great experience, and I got to know a fantastic new beader I like a lot (Marcy!).
Who didn't think my dog had to be in at least ONE picture?Okay, now that I've played show-and-tell, it's time for you to go see all of the other creations. That's where I'm going:
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 (you are here!)
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
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 Mera, 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
57. Francy Inman, 8 Second Studio
58. Amy Freeland, Copper Diem
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
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 So, 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
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
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, Beads and Bread
The next party's sign ups begin August 1-3, 2011. Don't miss it!
So you are an early beader bird too:) I am so looking forward to seeing every ones creative work!! Enjoy your blog hopping...and wonderful job with your soup!! WOW what a soup recipe!!
ReplyDeleteI have an EARLY morning bike ride and might not be back until after noon. I didn't want to wait until afternoon to post. Hope I'm not busted.
ReplyDeleteWoah! I think I just fainted a little... This is incredible! Wow... You must be a really fast, really adept embroiderer, because this looks like a LOT OF WORK. It looks absolutely incredible, though. And, even though you said this was a difficult color combination for you, oh it turned out so beautiful. It reminds me of vacations on South Carolina beaches. ^__^ So, so beautiful. Makes me long for the warm weather again. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWow Laura - what a gorgeous piece you've created! Well done, its simple beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow, Laura! That's quite a creation!! You did a fantastic job w/ Marcy's beads!
ReplyDeleteTake me to that beach!! Gorgeous necklace, Laura!
ReplyDeleteLaura, you have really created a wondrous piece of art, I love the soft beachy colours, it works beautifully.
ReplyDeleteJenni
AWESOME !!!!
ReplyDeletethe ocean is my favorite theme so
I can't help but adore this
FABULOUS & FANTASTIC creation !!!
And kudos to your wonderful model ...Good job!!!
m.e. :)
I've never seen a more glamorous dog! Simply scrumptious!
ReplyDeleteLOL the dog looks pretty pleased with herself! Stunning necklace just absolutely stunning! Love the clasp too!
ReplyDeleteLove Love Love the last picture! A collar fit for a friend for sure! Your necklace is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteyou are a delightful person, your dog is a fab model, and you totally rocked that necklace--what great beads to work with and you rose to the challenge perfectly! I love this!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing OOAK piece!! You did brillantly, what an inspiration ^_^ Virginie ViviBijoux.com
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! That piece is amazing! Absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! I'm completely in shock at how gorgeous that is!! Good for you!
ReplyDeleteOh Wow what an amazing necklace! That is fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteJackie
Right up my alley...I am a crazy cabochon beader who lives at the beach, your piece speaks very loudly to me. It shouts.
ReplyDelete*Swoon* I just kept staring and saying "oh my gosh" until finally my husband came in and asked what I was doing! That is AMAZING! I followed your blog just so I can see more of you in the future :) So glad Bead Soup connects us to fantastic craftswomen like yourself!
ReplyDeleteWOW! That should be in a museum!! Stunning!
ReplyDeletebtw- love the Paris Hilton comment! You gave me a great chuckle this morning!!
Laura, I am in total awe of your work. You created an art piece out of little pieces of glass. I'm so totally impressed and a huge fan! (and your post cracked me up!)
ReplyDeleteWHA!!!!!! Are you freakin' kidding me?! This necklace is insanely awesome. I don't know if I would wear it but I would definitely stare at it all day long. And you dog is a good model. Love it!
ReplyDeleteGeez! You did the same amount of time as the rest of us right? How did you pack that much beauty into those few weeks? Astounding!
ReplyDeleteYour design is stunning! You have a wonderful sense of balance and color coordination. By far one of my favorite designs of the day. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteWow just stunning. How long did that take? It really is one of the best.
ReplyDeleteLove the dog!
Wow, a lot of work has gone into that! How did you get it done in time?! I'm amazed. Well done, and an extra well done for working with colours outside of your comfort zone. I hope you'll consider pastels in future, and that they're not really that girly ;)
ReplyDeleteOkay I'm picking myself up off the floor now. What an amazing, did I say AMAZING piece. Love it.
ReplyDeletean amazing OOAK piece, you did a wonderful job with the bead soup..love your dog model
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Seriously, that is awesome!
ReplyDeleteyou are so funny! your piece is stunning and so unique!
ReplyDeleteSheesh....you are truly talented! :) This piece is just wonderful - and the fact that you are not a pastel person would not show - doesn't look like it slowed you down at all!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! That took a LOT of work!! How wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSig
So, SO beautiful!! And your dog looks so proud to bea wearing it!
ReplyDeleteThis is an AMAZING piece. I'm not a pastel person either, but you might just change my mind. But how could you resist with those gorgeous shell beads? Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteYour model is one of the most beautiful I have seen! :)
ReplyDeleteYour beadwork is amazing. This piece is a stunner.
Wow what a fun idea! I'm so glad you listened to the screaming beads because your piece is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a work of work!
ReplyDeleteReally wonderful! And on your pup
is so Sweet! Love that..
Show stopper!! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and who would think we have a new market to sell to- Your dog looks fabulous in the necklace!! I had a collie, gorgeous sweet tempered dogs!! The lampwork beads look like they found the right home. Looks very "Beachy" to me. Love it.
ReplyDeleteYou are one amazing artist! This necklace is a work of art. The beach theme is lovely and soothing.
ReplyDeleteAmazing piece, love the beach theme and the colors!
ReplyDeleteWow that's a lot of work. Your dog looks just like my Sandy that passed on when I was away at college. Beautiful dog the necklace suits her!
ReplyDeleteShannon C
You did an awesome job with these beautiful beads. Like that you added your own shell. This is good Seafood Soup! Very pretty model too.
ReplyDeleteYou work is amazing - and your model is pretty cute too!
ReplyDeleteThat's incredible! Looks like you put a lot of work into it :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...the work on this piece is crazy good!!!And it's gorgeous!!! That is some tasty soup for sure!!!
ReplyDeletewow I love your bead soup, the sea themed components are so me.......and I love what you did with them the bib style necklace is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow that is some major bling looks like a really summery hit perfect for some summer dress. Awsome you put in a lot of work and it looks really great.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful necklace and some great bead embroidery! Aren't Marcy's beads just awesome? You did a wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteWow and Wow again! This is in my Top 10...what an amazing necklace!
ReplyDeleteHoly crap! Did Marcy send you her beads a year ago? How in the heck did you get such a showstopper completed so quickly? By the way, it's awesome. Just in case I wasn't clear in the previous sentence ;o)
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! Your beadwork is stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely glad that you didn't ignore the beads talking 'cuz this is breathtaking. Totally.
ReplyDelete(And I'm right there with ya on the poodle in a purse comment....)
Your beadwork is amazing.
ReplyDelete#209 here...very unique, love your model. Great work.,..
ReplyDeleteWhat a great piece. Some fantastic beadwork. And your dog is adorable as your model. :)
ReplyDeletewow!! Literally, my mouth dropped...this is gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG - this is stunning! And the model is fabulous :-)
ReplyDeleteWow! I'm speechless! The piece is absolutely gorgeous!!! Such a yummy beadwork! The necklace looks perfectly balanced.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I looove your model! My furry little helper is too small to wear the necklaces, she can only model bracelets. :))
LOVE what you made! It must have taken ages and looks so fantastic, but reminds me I really need a holiday to some hot sandy beach! Fantastic blog to im still chuckling over your paris comment! hehe
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow! I am totally overwhelmed and touched by all of your wonderful comments. Thank you! (also, Ginger says thank you) I was totally busy all day yesterday, so I am late coming to the party. I get to start now.
ReplyDeleteYour beadweaving is superb! What a fantastic piece!
ReplyDeletewow! you pulled it together sooo well. your real shell blends in with the rest! awesome job!!
ReplyDeleteWow, you made that?!! I love it.
ReplyDeleteLove the model too! :)
Stunning piece of work! I love how you incorporated the seed beads around the lampwork beads! Love it - and your pup with the necklace rocks!
ReplyDeleteYou said:
ReplyDeleteI imagine hell is having to live as a poodle in Paris Hilton's purse.
And I:
Laughed, and laughed, and laughed.
I LOVE the neckpiece. That is a work of art, and I can't even imagine how much work that took! SO impressed.
Oh oh oh!! Look at that piece, you clever girl you! (and your model is gorgeous too)
ReplyDeletethat is an incredible and amazing piece, just awe inspiring !
ReplyDelete(and a very cute picture of your dog too :)) )
WOW! This is amazing, and must have taken you forever to make... that's a lot of seed bead embroidery work! I agree, don't ever ignore screaming beads, lol. And your dog is adorable modeling your beautiful creation :)
ReplyDeleteI am always in awe of seed beaders. I can't even get my head around where you would start a project like that. Amazing. And hilarious. I'm not a girl......
ReplyDeleteBead weaving is such a marvel to me and I envy those who can do it! I love working with seed beads myself, but I haven't ventured into bead weaving yet. I think your necklace is not only beautiful and marvelous, but shows a lot of ingeniuity and creative innovation!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is one stunning necklace! I can't believe you finished it in time, that would of taken me years to complete. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is ART. I know your supercute dog will want to keep it (I would if I was her), but this should be displayed in a museum. Hm...okay...thinking a bit longer about that... no, it should be worn. Often.
ReplyDeleteWearing this must be awesome!!! Though the design is so natural and smooth, you must feel like a princess when wearing this.
Wow! Extraordinary!
ReplyDeleteThat is one fantastic creation, very beautiful!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so ready for the beach....this piece would look lovely with a bikini, too. (If your dog will give it up!)
ReplyDeleteWhen beads talk you must listen, and listen you did. WOW! You must have been up night and day working on this. It is breathtakingly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove the 4 legged model!
oh my- oh my-oh my ..... this takes my breath away. You must REALLY trust your dog to put that piece on him/her. I must say it looks great on the dog too! And what a stash of soup you got. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletealice'sbeadsandbaubles
#161 here:)
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful necklace! The bead work is awesome. I wish I knew how to do it:)
I love your model:)
Oh my goodness, but this is absolutely stunning. You definitely put your own twist on those amazing lampwork beads. You bead weavers are awsome!
ReplyDeleteWow - I just have to say I am so impressed with your bead work. Really an incredible finished piece. It's a gorgeous nautical piece of wearable art!
ReplyDeleteYou did a wonderful job balancing all the natural shapes in this piece.
ReplyDeleteyour doggie has very good taste and is a beautiful model of that FAB U LUST necklace!
ReplyDeleteYour piece left me speechless, what a incredible amount of work went into this piece. Simply outstanding!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful friend, I love this necklace & what you did with your SOUP! It says beach to me which is just where I'd like to be about now! ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing...
Susie
What a beautiful piece, just like I see in all the fancy beading mags and books. It's a true work of art which must have taken an incredible amount of work. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning piece of art! You are quite the master of not only bead working but wireworking as well. Love what you have done with the beads, and what genius, to add a real shell. Love it! Love the fringe! Makes me want to head to the beach. Well done.
ReplyDeleteLove your model! Wish my cats would sit still long enough to get pictures modeling! Your piece is great... My bead work is aspiring to that level!
ReplyDeletewow-definitely one of my favy's!!!! brilliant work and i love that you added that shell! i can definitely see someone rockin this at the beach :)
ReplyDeletesarabeth
I can smell the salt air and feel the ocean breeze....
ReplyDeleteHoly smokes! That looks like so much work! Totally a statement...love it!
ReplyDeleteWow! Again, I just want to say THANK YOU to everybody for all your wonderful-sweet comments. You guys ROCK!
ReplyDeleteWow considering pastel isn't your thing you have done a remarkable job! I love this piece... absolutely gorgeous... I'd wear this in a heartbeat. Well done!
ReplyDeleteKaryn
Australia
I love Marcy's work. She is such a sweet gal and makes such whimsical beads.
ReplyDeleteYour finished necklace is just breath taking! All of the beautiful bead weaving and how you assembled your piece. Just WOW!
I love your necklace. It is truly stunning and the bead embroidery is amazing! I love this statement necklace.
ReplyDeleteBead Happy!
Michelle
What an incredible piece of art jewelry! If I wasn't wearing it, I would hand it on the wall to show it off! Absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow. I mean, really. Did you get like a 2 month head start on the rest of us or something? The piece is remarkable. You are to be lauded.
ReplyDeleteI think that it would be hell to be a poodle in anyone's purse, but Paris Hilton's would be a special kind of purgatory! That is too funny that your model would sit with that and not run away! This is stunning. I have no patience for seed beads, so I appreciate it so much. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the day!
Erin
This is just over the top gorgeous. I'm on my last leg of hopping, and so glad I had this eye candy waiting on me this morning. Love the fact that there is an actual shell in the necklace. You totally did your partner proud, showcasing her lovely beads. Y'all make an amazing team.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's an incredible work you've made. It's gorgeous. I love how the different pieces are like separate islands tied together, which makes it feel less dense. And I also like the two strands that suspend the focalpiece. They are well-balanced, but the design would also look nice as a necklace on its own.
ReplyDeleteYou have put together an amazing piece of art up there [from down here at the bottom of the comments:)]. Perhaps don't think of it so much as pastels, because I didn't think pastels when I saw that piece... I saw coral, ochre and "verde" green. More earthy,or beachy... I think of pastels as peach, blue, pink, lime greenish type colors. :)Anyway, fabulous work!! I really enjoyed visiting your place!
ReplyDeleteThis piece is stunning!
ReplyDeleteLaura, I am speechless! Your necklace is over-the-top incredible and in a league of its own!! What a gorgeous set of lampwork beads you started with...and to dream up something this amazing is beyond me. I dare to ask how long a piece like this must have taken to create....You've done your beads proud, now I think you just might want to go and enter this in a major art show! :-)
ReplyDeleteLucky girl such nice soup.
ReplyDeleteWow! You must a spent a month on this necklace! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is incredible. I can't even imagine the work it must have taken.
ReplyDeleteOh and I love your model :)
What a necklace! Amazing seed bead work!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! And the pic with your dog is precious!
ReplyDeleteI know, I am still going through the lists, stopped here and WOW, Your design is GALLERY Quality! Your amazing in the details, just awesome! Love your little sheltie too, I have two shelties, and a old corgi. ;-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! And I had to go admire your Flickr stream as well.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny, I had to go back and look at your piece again when I saw the pic of your bead selections. From the photos your piece read as white on white with buffs and tans and other warm neutrals. But there's really a LOT of color in it.
I would so wear this!!!!! I am Stunned!!!!!
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