Thursday, April 11, 2013

7th Annual Bead Soup Party, the 2nd Reveal!

Well, it's time for the second reveal; which was delayed {hope you are feeling better now Lori! :) http://createdtreasures.blogspot.com/} and here is what I made with the lovely beads that Cindy sent to me...:)
Cindy surely has an 'eye' for what to put in a 'bead soup' as the beads almost fell into place for me...LOL! Here is the link to Cindy's site so that you can view what she did with the beads that I sent to her.
http://createdtreasures.blogspot.com/
I first used the colorful mix of square glass beads with one of the two kinds of bone beads that she sent to me. I chose to use a copper leaf clasp and daisy spacers as the copper seemed to blend better with the bead mix; instead of the silver square toggle clasp that she gave me (she sent me TWO wonderfully different clasps!).

The finished piece!




Lovely little dangles.



Copper toggle leaf clasp...







The second piece turned out even better! I used tiny clear/gold AB coated seed beads in between the etched round bone beads and the rose quartz beads...also used the seed beads to 'define' the area above the bone butterfly focal.


I really like way the rose quartz and the etched bone beads went so well together...and the butterfly focal was a perfect fit with it...!









A close up of the wonderful bone swan (?) clasp...




Really enjoyed being a part of the Bead Soup Challenge and am already looking forward to next time...! Below you will find the link to the list of all who participated! Enjoy viewing the ones you can...seeing them all could take quite some time! :) LOL
Ev
http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/2013/04/preview-of-2nd-reveal-blog-list-for-7th.html

27 comments:

  1. They both came out lovely! Thanks for being my partner. :)

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  2. very elegant projects!congrats! excellent clasp!

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  3. Great jewelry!

    I’m in the third reveal. Can’t wait.
    http://vintagememoriesjewelry.blogspot.com
    kathy

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  4. Oh, that bone clasp is exquisite. The soft pinks work so well with it !

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  5. Great combination! The rose quartz and etched bone are fantastic together! (Hope everyone clicks on the photo to see the details in this piece!)

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  6. Oh, wow! Those are beautiful, especially the rose quartz.

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  7. Simple but beautiful, Simply Beautiful!

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  8. You had a lovely soup and made such charming pieces!

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  9. How amazing is that clasp! I think you used your soup greatly, the second necklace in particular is so well balanced!

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  10. Pretty designs! Love the clasp and focal on the second necklace.

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  11. I love them both, but the second one is so cute... just love the butterfly!! ~KM 1st reveal - http://kraftymax.blogspot.com/2013/03/7th-bead-soup-blog-party-reveal-33013.html

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  12. Love the pieces you made. That bone clasp is fantastic. You made some very pretty pieces with your soup. Great job!

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  13. Very cute pieces...great color mix. Mice job!

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  14. Sometimes less is more and your simplicity brings out the great colors and interesting components in your design. Well done. Kristin Oppold

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  15. ~simple delicate pieces you have created...very sweetly made...much love light and blessings~

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  16. Both sets are beautiful, love the soft colors in the set with the butterfly!

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  17. I love the rose quartz and bone necklace! I made a necklace with similar colors (lilac pink Czech glass & carved bone) a few months back and it ended up with the same soft, delicate vibe.

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  18. Beautiful work! Your partner used butterflies in her work, too. :) I happen to ADORE butterflies, and you both used them so well! Love your jewelry!

    <3,
    Andrea
    http://zenithjade.blogspot.com/

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  19. These are very wearable designs, I particularly love the feminine touches of the second necklace

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  20. I love the rose quartz and bone necklace.

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  21. Very sweet pieces -- they'll be fun to wear through the spring and summer!

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  22. There is so much beauty in the simplicity of your designs. They are pieces I can see as being 'go-to' jewelry. Nice job!!

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  23. What lovely pieces and ones that I can see reaching for every day.

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