Like I've said in a previous entry, Hope sent me an incredible array of goodies. At first my brain went right to, "What one single piece can I make that incorporates ALL of this?". Then I received a simple encouraging comment from Lori saying, "Remember, you can make more than one thing.". Those were the words I needed to hear, and I immediately set to work on my first piece. What I want to show you first is my piece de resistance, since it it the thing I spent the most time on, and am most excited about.
Part of the bead soup my partner sent really had an "antique-y" feel to it. These items included a large Tim Holtz key pendant, a soldered glass dome link displaying a yellowed dictionary segment, and four breathtaking antique Mother of Pearl buttons. Hope not only sent me beautiful bead soup, but the packaging itself was really stunning. I knew I needed to somehow incorporate the gorgeous lace ribbon and lovely weathered old dictionary snippets (used as tags) in my design. I developed my design for this necklace around these elements. I gathered pearl seed beads, Swarovski faux pearls, various other key charms and a key toggle, some glass domes, and I set to work. I cut the old dictionary tags into the shape of my glass domes and glued them in place to create unique cabochons. I embroidered around the cabochons and buttons, adding Swarovski pearls here and there. I added beaded loops to the bottom of the embroidered bib to hang the three keys from. After I finished the embroidery portion of my necklace, I moved onto the rest. I knew I wanted to have the two "straps" of the necklace be asymmetrical, so I wire wrapped one side- utilizing the remaining Mother of Pearl button and the soldered link- and I strung the other half, weaving the antique-looking lace ribbon around various sized pearls. I finished the necklace off by using the loop half of the nice clasp that Hope sent, pairing it with my own Patera key-shaped toggle bar. One thing I still cannot decide, though... What should I name it? Any ideas?
NEXT...
One of my favorite parts of this soup was the hand-embellished buttons which Hope painted bright yellow-green, royal purple, and vibrant blue. I found a seed bead mix which complemented these buttons perfectly, so I automatically knew I wanted to do a little bead weaving with them. Along with the other treasures came some adorable lucite flowers, in the same color palate as the buttons. The only problem was that the colors of the lucite flowers weren't quite as vibrant and saturated as the buttons. The solution? Running over to CVS and buying a pack of Crayola markers! That's right! I colored the lucite to match those awesome buttons. Now, these are water soluble markers we're talking about. Ideally, I would've sprayed them with a coat of Mod Podge acrylic sealant before working with them. But I didn't, and I was happy enough... coming home from work with marker all over my fingers. Oh, by the way, I used three-drop peyote stitch on this piece.
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The focal Hope sent was really exceptional: a large lampwork glass bead in shades of blue. She also sent a variety of glass beads in complementary blue hues. I wanted to retain that all-glass-and-all-blue feeling to complement and enhance the focal, so I chose to make my necklace entirely out of blue glass. Even the clasp is a cobalt blue borosilicate glass toggle!
AND FINALLY...
Okay, maybe this was the most underwhelming way to finish, but- hey!- I just posted in order of production. I made these last because I still had so many cool leftovers from the soup, and I wanted to make a pair of earrings. I also don't do too much wire wrapping, so I was attempting to leave my comfort zone... if only for a moment.
This has been such an amazing experience from start to finish, and I hope to be involved in more of the upcoming BSBP's! The following is a list of all the current participants. My goal is to try to visit them all, how about you??
These are the partner pairs.
The Hostess, Lori Anderson and her partner, Manuela Wutschke
1. Aimee Wheaton and Barbara York
2. Alice Craddick and Sandra Richardson
3. Alison Sachs and Amy Severino
4. Allison Scott and Cynthia Abner
6. Amanda Davie and Patsy Evins
7. Amber Dawn and Kim Ballor
8. Ambra Gostoli and Christine Hansen
9. Amy Freeland and Christine Altmiller
10. Ana Krepel-Novak and Eleanor Snare
11. Andrea Morici (you are here) and Hope Smitherman
12. Andrea Trank and Jayne Capps
13. Andrea Turini and Charlene Jacka
14. Angela May and Emanda Johnson
15. Anitra Gordy and Elizabeth Owens Dwy
16. Ann Rishell and Debbie Price
17. Ann Sherwood and Lynne Bowland
18. Anna Lear and Barbe Saint John
19. Anna Sabina and Erin Siegel
19. Nan Emmett and Erin Siegel
20. Astrid Boyce and Birgitta Lejonklou
21. B.R. Kuhlman and Deanna Chase
22. Barbara Bechtel and Bryna Lumb
23. Barbara Blaszczyk and DaviniaDesign
24. Barbara Judy and Holly Westfall
25. Barbara Lewis and Cathie Carroll
26. Barrie Edwards and Lyn Foley
27. Becky Fairclough and Jana Tarhala
28. Bella Borgouise and Gillian Lehman
29. Beth and Evie McCord and Erin Prais-Hintz
30. Beth Bricker and Heather Pyle
31. Beth Emery and Cassie Donlen
32. Bobbie Rafferty and Cindy Cima Edwards
33. Candice McGinnis and Sally Anderson
34. Carol Bradley and Cece Cormier
35. Cathy Khoury and Molly Alexander
36. Carol Tannahill and Hilary Frye
37. Carrie Tahquechi and Cris Peacock
38. Cat Pruitt and Cindy Gimbrone
39. Charlene Gary and Doris Stumpf
40. Charlotte Pevny and Kate Gardenghi
41. Cherrie Fick and Cathie Carroll
41. Claire Maunsell and Cherrie Fick
42. Cheryl Roe and Jenny Vidberg
43. Chris White and Norma Turvey
44. Christa Murphy and Kathy Alderfer
45. Christie Murrow and Dana James
46. Christina Miles and Collette Collins
47. Christine Brandel and Elizabeth Woodford
48. Christine Damm and Cynthia Deis
49. Christine Hendrickson and Debbie Goering
51. Cilla Watkins and Johanna Rhodes
52. Cindy Wimmer and Riki Schumacher
53. CJ Baushka and Cory Celaya
54. Courtney Breul and Joanna Matuszczyk
56. Cryss Thain and Serena Trent
57. Cynthia Tucker and Kitty Durmaj
58. Dana Johnson Jones and Eva Sherman
59. Davinia Algeri and Janet McDonald
60. Deci Worland and Lara Lutrick
61. Diana Ptaszynski and Kristy Abner
62. Diane Cook and Kerry Bogert
63. Diane Hawkey and Jen Judd Velasquez
64. Dorcas Midkiff and Jill Harris
65. Doris Radlicki and Heather Goldsmith
66. Dot Lewallen and Gaea Cannaday
67. Elisabeth Auld and Jennifer Justman
68. Erin Fickert-Rowland and Geanina Grigore
69. Erin Grant and Julie Jones
70. Eszter Czibulyas and Helena Fritz
71. Fiona Christie and Michelle Heim
72. Gail Zwang and Genea Crivello-Knable
73. Geneva Collins and Jana Haag
74. Gretchen Nation and Heidi Post
75. Heather DeSimone and Karin Slaton
76. Heather Marley and Terry Carter
77. Ingrid McCue and Jennifer Pride
78. Jackie Ryan and Nicole Keller
79. Janna Harttgen and Joanne Tinley
80. Jean Yates and Lori Anderson
81. Jelveh Jaferian and Jenny Davies-Reazor
82. Jenni Connolly and Jennifer Heynen
83. Jennifer Cameron and Kristi Bowman
84. Jennifer Geldard and Lisa Liddy
85. Jennifer VanBenschoten and Kim Hora
86. Jess Italia Lincoln and Lori Greenberg
87. Jill MacKay and Lori Bergmann
88. JJ Jacobs and Karen Tremblay
89. Joyce Becker and Kathy Welsh
90. Judy Glende and Karen Sinkowski
91. Judy Riley and Kelly Morgan
92. JuLee Wolfe and Julie Bean
93. Julianna Cannon and Julianna Kis
94. Julie Nordine and Lesley Watt
95. K. Hutchinson and Shea Zukowski
96. Karen Firnberg and Karyn Bonfiglio
97. Karen Williams and Kimberly Roberts
98. Karen Zanco and Polly Barker
99. Kari Carrigan and Laura Twiford
100. Karin von Hoeren and Laura Blanck
101. Kate Richbourg and Lorelei Eurto
102. Kathleen Lange Klik and Maria Clark
103. Kathy Engstrom and Keri Lee Sereika
104. Kay Thomerson and Loretta Carstensen
105. Kelley Fogle and Laurel Bielec
106. Kelly Ramstack and Sally Anderson
107. Kim Stevens and Tiffany Long
108. Kristi Harrison and Mandy Williamson
109. Kristi Kyle and Lana Kinney
110. Kristina Johansson and Sue Hodgkinson
111. Kym Hunter and Laura Sanger
112. Laura Zeiner and Susan Kennedy
113. Laurel Steven and Mary McGraw
114. Laurie Hanna and Lisa Boucher
115. Lesley Weir and Liz DeLuca
116. Linda Djokic and Tracey Weiser
117. Linda Inhelder and Pam Brisse
118. Linda Landig and Lori Dorrington
119. Linda Murphy and Lisa Hamilton
119. Line Labrecque and Marianne Baxter
120. Lisa Lodge and Monica Johnson
121. Lois Moon and Melissa Muir
122. Lola Surwillo and Therese Frank
123. Lori Bowring Michaud and Marci Brooks
124. Lupe Meter and Norma Agron
125. Maggie Towne and Marge Beebe
126. Malin de Koning and Susie Hibdon
127. Mallory Hoffman and Shirley Moore
128. Marcie Abney and Patty Miller
129. Marcy Lamberson and Melissa Clarke
130. Margot Potter and Suzann Sladcik Wilson
131. Maria Grimes and Wendy Blum
132. Maria Horvath and Melinda Orr
133. Maria Rosa Sharrow and Marie-Noel Voyer-Cramp
134. Marian Hertzog and Melissa Mesara
135. Marianna Boylan and Sandi Lee James
136. Marina Dobrynina and Michaela Pabeschitz
137. Marsha Neal and Miri Agassi
138. Mary Ellen Parker and Melissa Meman
139. Mary Elliott and Tamara Soper
140. Mary McGraw and Laurel Steven
141. Melissa Pynn and Michelle Buettner
142. Michelle Hardy and Niki Meiners
143. Michelle Mach and Moira McEvoy
144. Missy Rappaport and Mags Sarri
145. Molly Alexander and Poranna
146. Mylene Hillam and Nicole Rennell
147. Nadezhda Parfyonova and Stacey Curry
148. Nan Emmett and Nancy Peterson
149. Nancy Boylan and Natalie McKenna
150. Natalie Monkivitch and Niky Sayers
151. Natasha Lutes and Pam Ferrari
152. Noemi Baena and Penny Ilagan
153. Pamela Petry and Rebecca Sirevaag
154. Pat Haight and Mary Shannon Hicks
155. Patty Gasparino and Vonna Maslanka
156. Penny Neville and Sandi Volpe
157. Pepita Bos and Wendy Chamberlain
158. Raida Disbrow and Rebecca Watkins
159. Rebecca Anderson and Sabrina Staub
160. Regina Santerre and Rose Binoya
161. Rhea Freitag and Tari Kahrs
162. Rochelle Brisson and Teri Baskett
163. Sally Russick and Tracy Bell
164. Sandra McGriff and Shay Williams
165. Sandra Wolberg and Sara Hardin
166. Sarah Elder and Salla Small
167. Saskia Kaffenberger and Sharon Gardner
168. Sharon Palac and Shannon Chomanczuk
169. Shay Stone and Suzette Bentley
170. Shiraz Biggie and Tammy Powley
171. Staci Smith and Tracy Stillman
172. Stacie Stamper and Tracy Martin
173. Stefanie Teufel and Vicky Taylor
174. Stephanie Dixon and Stephanie LaRosa
175. Stephanie Haussler and Valerie Norton
176. Suzanne Tate and Terri Wlaschin
177. Sweet Freedom Designs and Tammy Jones
178. Tania Spivey and Tari Sasser
179. Tara Plote and Terry Matuszyk
180. Terri Gauthier and Deana Hager
181. Theresa Fosdick and Tracey Nanstad
For a total of 362 people making jewelry!
54 comments:
Fine pieces, unique style - if I have to take a choice, I would favourite the wonderful bracelet!
Greetings, Michi
The first necklace is a magnificient piece - a real showstopper! I love all the pieces you added and it is truly breathtaking! I love the colors in the bracelet and way to use those Crayola markers! I also love the simplicity of the last necklace and the colors! Awesome job!
You've made such beautiful pieces! Love them!
Such a diverse range of pieces, I just love the colours and design of the bracelet.
Oh. . .My. . .Goodness!!!
Andrea,
The pieces you made with the soup I sent you are AMAZING!! That first one is. . .stunning. I cannot believe how you even worked in some of the packaging. I showed it to my husband (with my mouth hanging open) and he was quite impresses as well. Geez girl!!
I adore the colors in that second one (obviously.) That bracelet is so very cool. I wasn't sure if you would be able to work the buttons AND the Lucite flowers together, but you did it so well (and now I know how the markers came into play from that BTW a few weeks ago!)
The necklace with the lampwork focal. . .I would wear that RIGHT NOW! It's just beautiful.
Lastly, those earrings are awesome! I haven't ever tried a wire wrapping technique like that. You made those oh-so-simple beads stand out!
It's been SO MUCH fun being paired with you. I really enjoyed working with the beads you sent and hope you are pleased with what I created from them. Now you were my first stop. . only 360 more blogs to visit!! ;)
Beautiful pieces, all of them! I must say, the earrings were kind of my favourite as I really like the colours and style. Simple, yes, but lovely and very useful. The embroidered necklace is great, of cause, and the bracelet and blue necklaces are cute and colourful. But still it's those simple earrings that really caught my eye.
And so much time you must've spent with this soup, considering you've not only made multiple pieces but used time-consuming techniques like bead weaving and embroidery. Great job!
All of your pieces are beautiful, and I love the earrings that you put up last- you could wear those almost every day! Brilliant idea for including such pretty bead photos to break up the list! Great work!
Fantastic, I nearly missed this second post. You took on a lot with 2 partners, kudos on the results.
Oh.
My.
Goodness.
What amazing stuff you've made with such cool soup! That first necklace made me swallow my tea much quicker than I was expecting - it's stunning! And those earrings? *love* those!
Andrea, Beautiful creations love the bead work on the bib necklace and the use of color and the lucite flowers and buttons on the bracelet, love the fun necklace and the earrings.
Therese
so very very beautiful and time consuming! gorgeous!!!
Wow, awesome! We're all being pushed outside our comfort zones -- with amazing results!
Enjoy the hop,
Emanda
http://artemisiastudio.blogspot.com/2011/09/bead-soup-reveal.html
Absolutely wonderful pieces!!
Wow, they all blow me away!
They are lovely - love those colors!
Absolutely beautiful work!
Wow, wow and more wow. Lovely.
Gorgeous designs! I especially love the blue necklace... I have a blue obsession, lol. :)
First, the bead soup you sent your partner was so super yummy! I loved it.
Your bead embroidered piece is just stunning. Really beautiful. I know how much time it takes to do a big piece like that, so i know you've been super busy. What I don't know is how the heck you managed to make all the other pieces on top of it! You have some serious time management skills girl!! I was finishing up my piece as 3:00 this morning. I can't imagine how you finished so much in such a short period of time. Way to go!
What gorgeous pieces. The seed beading is out of this world. And the bracelet is so fun and light and airy. I love them all.
your work transcends jewelerry design, this is trully art gallery worthy
you really blew the curve w/ all the pieces you put together.the glass clasp is really cool. I like the last pair of earrings, great wire wrapping, I am inspired to try this now!
All of your pieces are amazing, but I'm in love with the bracelet!
Wow! Such beautiful yet different pieces, adn so many different techinques!
Oh my goodness!! You do amazing work, absolutely incredible pieces that you made with your soup!!
Looks like you had fun making those amazing pieces!! Great job!
Everything you did is just gorgeous! What a fantastic job!
I love your bead embroidery. How long did it take? I have dabbled in that, but its so time consuming. How did you have time to make all the other stunning pieces. Wonderful work!
MOST excellent! How do you seed beaders DO that???? Amazing, really!
I hope you'll join me again! The new badge and dates will be on my blog tomorrow, Sept 19!
Love, Lori
Just amazing!
The first piece has such risk-taking and commitment all through it and it works so well. All of your designs are wonderful. Am so impressed, I cannot pick up a seed bead without dropping it on the floor...
Amazingly beautiful !! that first necklace is a real hit and statement piece in a lovely winter white ..how about "new year party" with that around Your neck :) the pretty bracelet is also speaking to my romantic side --lovely and so is the rest of Your creations <3<3<3
That necklace...Wow!
All of the pieces are FAB especially the white one!
A lover of simplicity, I really like the blue necklace!
You did a beautiful job with your soup! The embroidered piece is truly a show-stopper....but I can't stop scrolling back up to look at the bracelet with the flowers - so pretty!!!
Incredible bead embroidery! What a statement it makes! And i love the colors and flowers in your blue bracelet! And those simple black and whtie earrimgs just might be my favorite ( because I am a sucker for B&W)
Your beadwork is amazing! What is even more fantastic is that you got three pieces done. Great work. Love the technique on the pair of earrings too.
Woah, am I right that you took on two partners? And still made all of this beauty? I am so impressed! You rock, lady!
All I can say is WOW! Your pieces are absolutely breathtaking! Beautiful work, Andrea!
Seems like you had a great time with your soup too! Love the beadwork necklace, love the way you played with the Lucite! So creative. Enjoyed your reading your post very much! Vonna...
WOW! I have no idea how you made all those pieces, I would have had to take a month off after that stunning first piece.
Amazing work. I love the earrings, simple, cute and different. Wearable.
Shannon C
Andrea, how on earth did you find enough time to make so many wonderful pieces? They are all gorgeous, but I'm really drawn to the colours in the bracelet. Crayola markers, eh?! Brilliant idea. Love the lucite flower details... very pretty!
Absolutely lovely jewelry! I especially like the way you combined the colors and texture in the beaded bracelet. Well done!
Amazing about of work!!! I love the blue necklace- stunning!!!
Gorgeous work! You two are expert artists!
What more can I say except WOW!!! ...well there is alot more!!! LOL>>> the beadwork you did on the first piece is just exceptional and I loved the whomsy of both the bracelet and the blue glass necklace.The earrings too are just fab!!It has been a pleasure to visit!!
well wishes!!
The blue necklace is very striking
Beautiful collection! The first necklace is really amazing-what a beautiful statement piece! I like how you made the clasp the focal in the blue necklace. The earrings are a really clever design too, not at all underwhelming!
You have my mind going to come up with a name for the beaded bib neckpiece... it is stunning and so unique... and since Hope was your partner I keep thinking that it should have her name it too like Beads of Hope or Keys of Hope... love them all but the first one is my favorite. So much fun!
Oh.my.lord. That bead embroidered piece is absolutely stunning! I adore bead embroidery but it's been a while - perhaps it;s time to break out the needle and thread once again!
I soooo love the blue necklace.
Great pieces...
Stunning and imaginative work.
The heart is my favorite.
I think Unlock my secret heart or locked treasures.
As the little buttons? with pearls look as tho they hold hidden treasure or little secrets for your loved ones..
Did ya hear it..that was my jaw dropping to the floor. Wow amazing designs. You are a Soup-er talented designer!
Lovely pieces! The beadwoven flower bracelet is spectacular! :)
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