Friday, August 10, 2012

Bead Soup Blog Hop Reveal...

So I received my "Bead Soup" from my partner, Megan Collins. Her blog is here: Churchy & Her Sailor ..  http://megjustsaying.blogspot.com/

A touch of fear swept over me as the shipping box was in a bag, and looked like this: 


 EEEK, right? But everything was cool, and this is what was inside...

 BEADS, BEADS, AND MORE BEADS. Part of the rules of the swap was that you had to enclose in your soup a focal and clasp to be used by your partner, so...

here is a close up of the focal and clasp...




and here is the completed piece:


I added an amber rectangle, a couple of brass rounds, ceramic rectangle and some green dyed shells. LOVED the cathedral and green beads that I used in the inner strand, may just have to start working with those. lol. NOW about all those seed beads...

My favorite color is purple, (duh). Megan sent me a GAZILLION purple ones in various shades, that I am just itchin to use with my spinner and create something.

...And then my hedgie, Buddy...


came down with mange-EWWW.
I will spare you a pic of that. So everyday he needs a thorough cage cleaning and bath. Meds every other day for two weeks. Poor little guy.  

 I also have some ideas for those other beads that are left- thinking earrings.  Hmmmm... 

Here is the website listing the participants in the reveal:   http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/2012/06/participants-of-6th-bead-soup-blog.html

Thanks for stopping by.


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50 comments:

  1. Kumi FisherAugust 11, 2012 at 2:05 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  2. Tammie T EverlyAugust 11, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    Nice job, I think that clasp and focal are amazing. Keep up the good work. Sorry about your hedgie buddy ~ hope he feels better soon.

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  3. LolaAugust 11, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    What a beautiful statement necklace! What a cute little hedgie!

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  4. bailaoraAugust 11, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Cool design, i like it!Congratulations!

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  5. ShirleyAugust 11, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Wow, I was really worried when I saw the pkg. Glad everything was ok. I'm not usually a multi strand kinda gal, but that necklace is really working me! Great job!!!

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  6. CraftyHopeAugust 11, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Awww, poor Buddy!! :(
    What you were able to create is really nice. Here's hoping you get some time to play with the rest of the soup soon!!

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  7. Pretty ThingsAugust 11, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    I love the necklace! And you are SO LUCKY it was intact, because I have two people who had beads STOLEN out of their packages. Very sad.

    And I think it's too awesome you have a hedgehog! Sorry about the mange!

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  8. Amy'sAugust 11, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Gorgeous necklaces

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  9. EB Bead and Metal Works, LLCAugust 11, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Oh...I think I would have been scared to open the box after seeing that - but so glad your goodies made it in one piece! Love that necklace - big, bold and chunky! Wonderful use of all those goodies! I hope your hedgie perks up!

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  10. FrancyAugust 11, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    Love the necklace!

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  11. LeslieAugust 11, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    Love the multi-strand look, and I'm drooling over the focal piece.

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  12. AnonymousAugust 11, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    Love what you came up with. That dragonfly focal is so cool!

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  13. JuLeeAugust 11, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    So glad that your beads weren't mangled along with the box. I wish I was as brave as you are and could make an asmyatrical (I know it is misspelled - were is spell check when you need it?) necklace. I really like the green twisted beads -are they the shells?
    Hope your little guy gets well soon.

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  14. MegilonAugust 11, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    Oh wow! This is stunning!! I love the color combination and the use of the focal is beautiful! I can't believe the state of the box but I'm glad everything was ok in the box.

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  15. Isolina PerezAugust 11, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    OMG! I would so buy your necklace! It is beautiful! I love the use of the colors and the focal bead is fantastic!

    Hope your hedge is doing better :)

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  16. A Polymer PenchantAugust 11, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    Poor buddy! You sure packed a lot into the one necklace though - I mean that in a great way :)

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  17. UnknownAugust 11, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Sorry about your little guy. I do like what you made.

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  18. Shai WilliamsAugust 11, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Lovely necklace.

    Wow I didn't even though that hedgehogs could get mange.

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  19. SandraAugust 11, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    great necklace! love the combination of beads

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  20. coffeeaddictAugust 12, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    stunning necklace, love the rich colours and intricate bead mix.

    I hope Buddy gets better soon!

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  21. Krafty Max OriginalsAugust 12, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    I think your necklace is amazing!! VERY nice creation!!! And good luck with your 'little buddy, I hope he gets better!

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  22. EWA gyöngyös világa! / EWA's World of Beads!August 12, 2012 at 5:15 AM

    That’ a fantastic piece !Congrats!

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  23. AndreaAugust 12, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    You made a beautiful statement piece out of your soup. Sorry about your pet.

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  24. AnonymousAugust 12, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Your design is beautiful. I love the combination of colors and layers of strands. And your sweet pet is adorable! So happy your soup was not damaged! It was fun hopping on your blog! Kris

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  25. AliceAugust 12, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    I'm so glad your bead soup was not damaged! Your necklace is just gorgeous! I love that amber rectangle you added, and it seems to really pull everything together. The colors are just amazing!.

    I'm so sorry about your hedgie, and hoping he will be well very soon.

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  26. Sandi VolpeAugust 12, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Beautiful, hope hedgie is better soon!!!

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  27. ReginaAugust 12, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    What a staement you have made with your necklace. Wow! It is a beauty! Hope Hedgie gets better soon, I have not heard of a pet hedgehog before... he looks cute.

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  28. Lilyweeds at Augusta Kent StudioAugust 12, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    your necklace is lovely and i hope your little one is better soon. ~diana

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  29. one-eared pigAugust 12, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    I love big, statement necklaces! Gentle hugs for your hedgie...

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  30. Karen MitchellAugust 12, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    Purple lover here too! Love the beads you've added to your soup, great colour palette too. That amber is delish!

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  31. elisabeth August 12, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    Beautiful!

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  32. adlinahAugust 12, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    I like the boldness of your necklace - I think it would look great with a turtleneck. Wonderful job with your bead soup! Oh, and I hope Buddy's getting better.

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  33. Therese's TreasuresAugust 13, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    Hi Pam,
    Beautiful necklace I love it! I hope your hedgehog is getting better.
    Therese

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  34. re-makerAugust 13, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Wow! That is one impressive piece of jewelry!

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  35. Jean A. WellsAugust 13, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    What a beautiful statement necklace. So full and powerful looking. Love the purple and green together too. Great job!

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  36. fireflymystAugust 14, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    I am still blog hopping!

    Wow! What a great statement piece! Love how you used the dragonfly focal in this necklace! Your design works well with almost any outfit!

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  37. Courtney BreulAugust 14, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    I hope Buddy is ok!

    Great ingredients for your soup and a beautiful necklace! Yummy.

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  38. Karin SlatonAugust 14, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    That necklace would be fantastic with a turtleneck this Fall. Any turtleneck! I'm going to stay tuned to see what you create with those seed beads!!

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  39. april grinawayAugust 14, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    I'm still hopping. Love your necklace !

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  40. KimAugust 14, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Oh Buddy is adorable!!! And I love what you did with your soup, beautiful necklace.

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  41. Becky PancakeAugust 15, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    Awesome design.

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  42. AnonymousAugust 17, 2012 at 2:00 AM

    I like it, lovely and chunky! Hope your hedgie feels better soon!

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  43. BluMoonAugust 17, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    What a beautiful necklace I love the colours they work so well together.
    I hope you little Hedgie is better soon mange is the worst he looks so sweet.
    Jackie

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  44. Shanti Harvell August 17, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Gorgeous design! LUv luv the necklace!!!

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  45. LoriFAugust 19, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    That is just an AWEsome triangular pendant, and you did it justice! Absolutely love the combination of your trio of necklaces!
    Sorry about the mange though....:-)

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  46. AnonymousAugust 20, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    Beautiful necklace! I love the asymmetrical design & your color combinations!

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  47. LeeLu CreationsAugust 22, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    USPS hard at work! Your piece is awesome. Great job!

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  48. UnknownAugust 24, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    My heart would have skipped a beat also. Good thing it was all ok. You did a wonderful job..love the colors.

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  49. Giorgia RossiniAugust 25, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    I love your necklace, the focal you received is beautiful!
    I'm still hopping,sorry I'm late!
    ciao dall'Italia

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  50. minAugust 28, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    wow..! your finished piece certainly looks heavy to wear..!! i really like the colours but i think i would like the necklaces more as separate pieces... i love your hedgie.. he's cute! :)

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