Lori, the amazing woman behind the Bead Soup Blog Party phenomenon, paired me up with a sweet partner this time - Jennifer of Soul's Fire Designs. Jennifer sent me a pile of lovelies in soft blues, with some pearls and wooden disks and lucite flowers, and a vintage brass focal and clasp. I LOVED the focal, it was so detailed and delicate (and the complete opposite of what I sent Jennifer), but I didn't want it to get lost in a larger design. I tried wiring some of the small gemstones to it but it wasn't working for me. About the time I got my soup, I also got an order from Heather at Humble Beads. It was supposed to be a grab bag collection, but what I got was a collection of her sea urchin beads (yum!). One was the perfect blue to match my soup. So I used wire and some of my soup to dangle one of the sea urchin beads for the brass focal, and then kept it simple by finishing it with bright blue suede.
Here is a look at the entire necklace - I wired some of the gemstones into the connectors between the suede and the clasp:
I love transforming a pile of mixed beads in a great color combo into something multi strand, so I used the rest of my soup to make a two strand bracelet:
I'm loving the lucite flowers:
There are many, many wonderful Bead Soupers for you to go check out, but before you check them out, leave me a comment and I will draw a winner on September 25th to receive this:
Have fun blog hopping!
I'm partial to sea urchins myself...gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with your ingredients!
ReplyDeletegorgeous! love the focal and how you hung it!
ReplyDeleteLove the blues! Great way to work with the focal, it all goes so well together.
ReplyDeleteWow Elizabeth, that is truely georgeous! I lotally love the sea urchin! and how you put this all together! and the colors are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting solution and beautiful colors! Well done! ;)
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the colours and your designs are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteDeb x
Love it Elizabeth!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting focal.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and ocean-y! I love the pendant you've created. Very cool!
ReplyDeleteVery creative how you tied the sea urchin to the focal and really made it stand out! Great soup, love the bracelet too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful necklace and bracelet! Great color combination too. I love what you did with the focal of the necklace. The sea urchin is making me drool, as do most of Heather's beads :)
ReplyDeletewonderful work, the design really accentuates the beads
ReplyDeleteFunky design! I love it! Looks like you had fun with the color combos. Can't wait to see you next weekend!!
ReplyDeleteJen
oh wow, love the first necklace and what you did with the focal....love the colours of everything....very fresh feeling
ReplyDeleteOh, I so love that color combo! Great idea for the sea urchin necklace. That bracelet is just awesome, I so love the style of it.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for a wonderful giveaway!
That is so pretty! I love the colors and the cording!
ReplyDeleteOhhh, I love it!!!! SO gorgeous, Elisabeth!! Absolutely stunning! And the bracelet! So lovely! *happy sigh* You are the best!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the colors and the pendant, too! The bracelet is very pretty - once again, your style is perfect!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! You have created a terrific piece of wearable art. I like your use of color and texture and the great ocean blue colors. Thank you for sharing your artistic process along the way. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteLori
I can totally feel the ocean waves right now! Awesome soup!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful soup you made my friend, your work is truly stunning!! Thanks for sharing & all I can say is yummmmmy!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that you finished it with the suede. Simple and not distracting from the focal. Nicely done!
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What a great design! I love how you used Heather's sea urchin bead!
ReplyDeleteI love the balance of the necklace, how fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLove the combination of colors and especially the mix of beads in the bracelet - it's so smooth - and reminds me of the contrasts between land and sea. I love both yours and Jennifer's mix and what you did with them. The blue suede looks fabulous too with the detailed wire wraps :)
ReplyDeleteThose blues are just so yummy, and both pieces turned out wonderfully!
ReplyDeleteOh, Elisabeth! I love what you did with your soup. This is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteBlue is my favorite color to work with! You did a fabulous job. Love the blue suede. Great balance in your pieces.
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I love the simplicity of the necklace. And the cord color really makes it pop. The bracelet is really pretty too. I'd love a chance to win your giveaway. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving everything I see! Yours is neat!
ReplyDeleteI am SO sorry for being late — today our internet provider decided to crash. My stress level is through the roof, to say the least! They’re still working on it, but it’s like dial-up.
ReplyDeleteI love the urchin bead -- I've had one for a long time but have yet to do anything with it yet! You did a great job!
I hope you’ll participate again!
I love the color! wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteElisabeth, I knew your bead soup piece would be gorgeous when I saw the great components that you received! Your wire bail for the focal is so original. Your necklace and bracelet are so stunning!
ReplyDeleteLovely color combinations. The dark wood with the blue beads is wonderful. I like how you wired the urchin to the round pendant - very clever!
ReplyDeleteVery creative, love those blues. And thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThat blue suede is delicious!!! Love the blues you used and that Humblebeads urchin is perfect! Happy Hopping!
ReplyDeleteI love the addition of the sea urchin to the mix! What wonderful pieces you came up with.
ReplyDeleteI could just dive into that blue in both of your pieces. It's a lovely shade.
ReplyDeleteYour necklace design is so stinking awesome. I would have never thought to hang the focal in that manner. You're so smart!! Outstanding!
Love what you did with your soup, your necklace is awesome!!
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty, pretty soup you cooked up! I like the simplicity of the necklace -- it lets the beauty of the components shine through.
ReplyDeleteBoth pieces are lovely, I especially like how you used the suede.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous necklace! It reminds me so strongly of a tropical beach.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty pieces. I love the urchin and those little flowers are so cute!
ReplyDeleteUtterly lovely!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors. We’re all being pushed outside our comfort zones — with amazing results!
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Emanda
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Your designs are so pretty! I love the double strand bracelet! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch relaxing and meditative pieces, I love the blues...
ReplyDeleteWow, what and bold design. And the colors are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThese color are so pretty and you did a beautiful job with them!! I especially love those pretty blue flowers!!
ReplyDeleteHere it is after 6:30P.M. on Monday and I am only 1/3 the way thru the list.
ReplyDeleteLove your designs and I love the colors Love the piece
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I love how you showcased the sea urchin & the blues in your bracelet are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteGreat pieces you made!
ReplyDeleteSo blue! I love this happy colour and style! Good job!
ReplyDeleteLove your pieces...the way you designed the connection is amazing, well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting and leaving kudos.
What beautiful pieces you made from such a lovely soup mix! I really like the addition of the sea urchin bead, and the unique wirework on that piece showcases your beads perfectly!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful necklace! I am a big fan of Vintaj Natural Brass, and I think it looks good with most any color, but it sure is lovely with your blues!
ReplyDeleteI love all you have cooked up with your soup. Nice job with the design.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors and I really like how you created the focal of the bead with the wire work!
ReplyDeleteThe colours are gorgeous! I love both your pieces but I especially love the 2 strand bracelet with the vintage flowers.
ReplyDeletethat reminds me on holiday - i love these pieces
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Doris
Just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love how you highlighted the focal! So simple but oh so lush.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you wired the focal, really nice
ReplyDeleteLovely jewellery! I really like the colours and the wiring of the focal. Great job!
ReplyDeleteElisabeth! This is soooo lovely!! That turquoise really pops against the warm antiqued brass color. Great job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pieces! Love the colors...
ReplyDeleteSuch fun for summer! That blue cord really pops!
ReplyDeleteI love those flowers too! Nice job with your pieces!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors - love those little flowers!
ReplyDeleteVery challenging and very nicely done!!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and a very creative pendant.
ReplyDeleteLoving the Beachy feel and designs. Adding just the right elements to each piece! I to have been drawn to those Lucite flowers. You did a really Soup-er job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - love the way you designed this - fabulous!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Job well done!!
ReplyDeleteElisabeth,
ReplyDeleteAs usual missed your give away but even so I would comment for nothing.
I just love your design the blues are amazing and the Sea Urchin and ring connector are to die for.
beautiful work! Love the design and colors!
ReplyDeleteLike an ocean breeze - simple yet refreshing! I like the beaded curves that connect the sea urchin to the filigree and echo the shape...
ReplyDeleteLove your designs! I have that same leather and have not figured out what to do with it. You have inspired me! Love the colors!
ReplyDeletei love the browns and blues, one of my favorite combinations! you received wonderful soup and made lovely pieces, enjoy them!
ReplyDeleteBlue and brown... great combo. Enjoyed reading your other blogs as well. Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteSo different--and so pretty! Beautiful pieces!
ReplyDeletePretty blues. I love the use of the cord.
ReplyDeletelove the simplicity with that sea urchin, gorgeous blues and your bracelet is pretty too!
ReplyDeleteThe two strand bracelet is awesome and I understand why you love those lucite flowers: they look great!
ReplyDeleteAmbra
I love how you strung all your components.
ReplyDeleteGreat!
Still making the rounds and tasting all the soups! Absolutely beautiful and fresh. Great design.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pieces! Love those blues and how you put everything together! Awesome work!
ReplyDeleteWow! sorry it took me so long to find you. I keep getting distracted away from the bsbp hop list >.<
ReplyDeleteI love what you did! I think the bracelet is my fave... the few dark beads tossed in with all that bright blue just catches me :)