Finally...it's Bead Soup party day! First I want to thank from Pretty Things for hosting this fantabulous bash. She put lots of infectious energy into this party and I think she will find a great payoff in all her work.
It seems as if I've been sitting on this piece I made with Laurel Stevens from Rue's Daftique wonderful collection of beads (still can't believe how lovely the toggle is!) forever! I created the necklace within a few days of receiving the package, not being able to wait. Several times I have gone over it, thinking maybe I should have been more creative, more funky, more....something! But in the end I decided to leave it right where it was at. I wanted to try and use almost every bead she sent and decided to add very little of my own. Laurel's mix had a wonderful timeless feel to them and I hope I did her beautiful work justice. So here's it is:
What she sent me...
And what I made:
And there you have it. Now I can't wait to stroll through all the other participant's blogs and see what kind of yummies they came up with. Over the next several days I suggest you do the same. It'll be fun! Here is a list of the other party goers.
1. Lori, Pretty Things
2. Mallory, For the Love of Beads
3. Terri, Blooming Ideas...You Are Here
4. Cindy, Sweet Bead Studio
5. Lorelei, Lorelei's Blog: Inside the Studio
6. Kerry, Kabs 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, Janeen 365
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. Chas, One Woman's Haven
74. Ruthie, Rose Works Jewelry
75. Elizabeth, Turquoise Sky
76. Maire, Maire Dodd
77. Janet, Singing Woods
78. Eileen, Dorset Hill Beads
79. Julie, Miss Kitten's Jewels
80. Joann, Jo's Jewels
81. Patti, PJ Clark Designs
82. Mel, Kookie Designs
83. Erin, Every Heart Crafts
84. Dale, Flights of Fancy
85. Dee, Runako Designs
43 comments:
Love it! Isn't it funny how we want to try reworking even when we know it's just right? Here's to going with your gut! Haaaa
The older I get Jenny - the more I realize the importance of listening to it! :) Thanks.
I felt the same way when I finished my piece, I went back and forth wanting to change it, but in the end, I kept it just the way it was, and I couldn't be happier. Great job!
That's why when I enter into something like this I usually wait to the last minute so I can't fuss with it. I always try to tweak a bit here and there and it just leads to frustration. I think you did a great job with Laurels pieces, I can recognize her work but the finished piece is your own, looks great!
Enjoy the Party!
Kate Organic Odysseys #46
WOW! I love it all -- the green flower, the clasp -- Dee has great taste, as do you !
Thanks for being a part of the party -- we'll do it again soon!
LOVE IT!
You did an amazing job!
I love it also...great use of the ingredients! :)
Wow! I love all of the pieces and what you've done with them. It has a blend of romance and vintage - a perfect combination!
How pretty - I think it is a great decision to use the clasp in the front - it is a great piece and so much making you feel like spring. Very well done.
Oh wow, this is so pretty! I love how you incorporated the beads. The clasp is so lovely what a great idea to place it up front:)
Wowwwww! This is so beautiful, Janiece! I am truly honored! Love it, love it, love it!
Janiece you made a lovely piece with your bead soup components--I like!
Unique beads sent and a very pretty unique piece created. Well done!
thanks for the cup of soup!
You were sent a fabulous pack of goodies and you did a wonderful job with them. I love the necklace and how you used the toggle.
This is edgy and elegant in the same breath! I love how you used the toggle and still kept the focal in mind!
nice! I always like it when the toggle clasp has a dangle
I love how you made the focal point the clasp. You did a fabulous job with the great beads you got.
I love what you did with the closure to make it a focal. The necklace is stunning. Hasn't this been fun?
Emanda
www.ArtemisiaStudio.blogspot.com
How fun! I love the mix of colors and how you tried to use everything you were sent.
This is such an original design. I love that you made that gorgeous toggle the focal point. It was calling out for the attention. Beautiful work!
Beautiful! I love the flower and the toggle! Cheers!
It's really beautiful, Janiece! You definitely did Laurel's soup mix justice, for sure. Love that you turned her fabulous clasp into part of the focal... it's such a stunning piece.
Simple, elegant and sophisticated, job well done.
I think you made the right decision to leave it. It's said you should always go with the first thing that comes into your mind. It turned out perfectly - funky, pretty, unique.
That clasp is ridiculously beautiful! And I think that it is okay to strike while the iron is hot...those beads were obviously talking to you right out of the package! Thanks for sharing this heaping serving of great soup! Be sure to stop by and taste some of mine. Enjoy the day! Erin
I agree the beads are a beautiful mix and you did an incredible job of incorporating them in a beautiful piece of art!
It's ususually best to stay with our first impressions, and I think you did well by yourself in doing that. This was a beautiful collection of beads, and you did a great job of designing with them.
That toggle is an art piece all by itself! How fun! You did a great job, and I think your original design did do all of the components justice. Great job!
Very cool necklace! Love the toggle in the front and the asymmetrical design.
Thank you all so much. And thank you for confirming that I shouldn't second guess myself!!!
I agree that the toggle is an awesome focal~ you did a beautiful job with those beads!
beautiful designs and beads!
you did a beautiful job with the beads she sent to you! glad you didn't fuss with it...
I thought Id commented on your blog! Sorry!! Hrmmm. This pc you made is so very pretty!! I just love the pcs that were sent to you. And what you did with them...Id sure love to wear it!
That is beautiful :D
Such a beautiful piece!
So glad you didn't rework it, it's beautiful!
So glad I didn't miss this one! I love that you put the clasp up front like that. Hope you enjoy your necklace.
You are right, it is an amazing toggle, and I love the way you got it in front, then the diamond shaped beads, the flower, the amber colored beads... all very gorgeous.
cool clasp! I like how you used it in front! Thanks for sharing!
What a beautiful necklace...it has such a hormonious design with soft, pretty colors. I agree with everyone - that clasp is so amazing, what a great component in your necklace!
Cindy
www.sweetbeadstudio.com
Thank you all again. And a big thank you to Laurel http://laurelsteven.blogspot.com/ who provided the amazing soup mix, and especially that incredible toggle!!!
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