Saturday, September 17, 2011

Bead Soup Blog Party - Reveal!

So, for the reveal.  Let's start with what I received from by Bead Soup partner, Kathleen Lange Klik.  Kathleen sent a great assortment of beads including a porcelain focal.  While my photographs leave a lot to be desired, the focal is a deep brown with gold and cinnamon.  The whole collection is very fall.  Kathleen also included great jade beads, red and green glass beads, autumn jasper, a very textured copper clasp, copper jump rings and spacers, as well as bronze freshwater pearls and big, deep brown wood beads.  I loved every one of the treasures Kathleen sent. 

My head was swimming with ideas about how to put everything together.





           I wanted to highlight
the porcelain focal
and jade beads so I added
 copper chain from
my stash. I've also been
thinking about leather and
 knot work so I wanted
to add that as well.



So, I tried my hand at two new techniques - an asymmetrical design and knot work.  Using dark brown leather, I used a Chinese good luck knot and a basic slide knot to set off the focal.  Then I used the red pressed glass and jade beads to create three groups that went together on one side.  On the other side of the focal I used the root beer colored crystal bead, added some copper swirls from my stash and wired them together to fall at the base of the necklace.  On the other side I used dark copper double link chain and added dangles of autumn jasper for a subtle bit of color.  I like the way it all came together.  I have some pieces Kathleen sent left over that I'll incorporate into more pieces.  I hope Kathleen likes the design, it was a bit of a stretch for me to use some techniques I haven't used before.

The whole Bead Soup experience was great fun and getting to know a fellow jewelry designer was great.  Thanks Kathleen.


See all the fabulous creations from the Bead Soup Blog Party participants

Click on each name to go to their blogs.
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
5. Amanda Cargill Austin and Charlene Sevier
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 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
50. Christine Stonefield and Dee Wingrove-Smith


51. Cilla Watkins and Johanna Rhodes
52. Cindy Wimmer and Riki Schumacher
53. CJ Baushka and Cory Celaya
54. Courtney Breul and Joanna Matuszczyk
55. Cristi Clothier and Kathleen Robinson Young
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 Hicks 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



For a total of 362 pairs!

Amazing!
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64 comments:

  1. Kathleen Lange KlikSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Gorgeous!! I love it. You designed a really fun piece! I really like the copper spirals and the good luck knot that you added-very cool. Did you make the spirals? I too worked outside of my comfort zone and found it to be a very rewarding experience. The beads you sent me were stunning. I had so much fun creating with them. My only problem was settling on a design as I had so many options!

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  2. Sweet Willow DesignsSeptember 17, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Kathleen, wasn't this fun? I had the spirals in my stash and thought they worked with the root beer bead. I was definitely out of my comfort zone in a very good way.

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  3. KayzKreationzSeptember 17, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    The way you put that together is very nice. I like the leather and knot work you incorporated.

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  4. rockcreekcreationsSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I really like how you used the knot to go through the bead.

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  5. Pretty ThingsSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    I 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.

    I really like the wire work you did next to that brown crystal, and I admire the Chinese knotting! Any time I try that I end up with an irritated beader and lots of cat toys.

    Well done! I hope you’ll participate again!

    Love, Lori

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  6. one-eared pigSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    I love the asymmetrical design, and wonderful use of color!

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  7. Palimpa LimSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Love the chinese knot you choose to showcast your focal! I have learned to make it long time ago (along with a lot of other chinese knots), but hardly ever use it. Maybe I should more often...!
    Amazing necklace!

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  8. BluMoonSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Thanks for visiting me Kathleen, you have made wonderful use of the soup you got I love it!

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  9. JudySeptember 18, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    I really like how you incorporated so many unique techniques in your design. Lovely job!

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  10. coffeeaddictSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    this is the first time I've seen Chinese knotting on someone's blog. My bf is so into this and I'm seriously in love with the dragonfly knot.

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  11. JuLeeSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    You certainly created a unique piece using the Chinese Knot. Very well done. I also see you are a polymer artist. I will definely be checked out your blog more when the BSBP dies down.

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  12. Torque StorySeptember 18, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Glad to see the knotwork. I'm interested in incorporating the technique into some of my pieces in the future.

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  13. BobbieSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Good job incorporating new techniques into a nice piece!

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  14. kimmykatsSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Oh, I really like the wire sprials that you added with the beads. A very lovely piece--beautiful soothing colors too ....I really like the colors of the focal stone.

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  15. JenniSeptember 19, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    I LOVE the inclusion of the leather and the swirls near the root beer bead. I think you nailed this design..it looks very well balanced and lots of interest. Love it. Wish I could Knot...I am all thumbs!
    jenni

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  16. Niky SayersSeptember 19, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Such a nice necklace love the knotting it looks great!

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  17. UnknownSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    This is so fun with the leather and wire. Great!

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  18. ManekiSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Cool and creative necklace! I really like the
    way you incorporated the chinese knot in the design. And using leather, it looks very different from the traditional red knots -- I like that. Great job!

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  19. MaggieSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Love the mix of so many different materials. Beautiful.

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  20. Sally AndersonSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Wow! I love those knots. They actually look almost metallic and add so much to your piece. Great work!

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  21. Sweet FreedomSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Absolutely wonderful. I am a huge fan of asymmetry and texture, and this is a feast for my eyes!

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  22. BeadbugSeptember 19, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    I love the knots, great use of space and color.

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  23. Myléne HillamSeptember 19, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Love how you incorporated the knot into the design. It adds so much interest to your beautiful necklace.

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  24. kathy welshSeptember 19, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Spectacular! I love the wire work and bead combo and the asymmetrical design of the whole piece.

    Also, thank you so much visiting my blog! I hope you enjoyed it and will visit again soon...

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  25. WendySeptember 19, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Very creative and beautiful necklace! :)

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  26. Jennifer CameronSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Cool soup! I have never tried chinese knotting before. It looks really difficult!

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  27. LisaSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    You did a fantastic job with your asymmetrical design! Love the knotting applications! I have trouble with asymmetry, I love it, but when I try it, I feel like something's wrong. Going to keep working with those thoughts and try some again! I love those jade beads and how you placed them with the focal bead.

    Thanks for the sweet comment on my soup mix! It really means a lot! Have a great week!

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  28. TracySeptember 20, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Beautiful design, I love the incorporation of the knotting in your design.

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  29. kjramstackSeptember 20, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    I like that you tried some new techniques in your design. The knots are very interesting! I don't think I've ever seen anything quite like it - and I mean that as a compliment because I like unique creations.

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  30. CraftyHopeSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Oh wow! What a neat and unique design. That's what's so great about these bead soup challenges, they really make us take a small step outside that zone of comfort in out designs. You really made something that stands out. Well done!

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  31. Norma's Bag BoutiqueSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    You really did a great job. So many techniques! The wirework is very interesting. The beads you sent and what she did with them...amazing!!

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  32. Silver ParrotSeptember 20, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Very nice work!

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  33. ShirleySeptember 20, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Oh, this is so cool! Love the chinese knot, and I really want to know more about that wire spiral below the root beer bead, that looks awesome! Great job!

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  34. Mary K. McGrawSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    I like how you added knotting with the leather to accent your focal and then using the wire spiral to add weight to the other side. Great job.

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  35. Christine AltmillerSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    this all came together so beautifully! what a lovely piece!

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  36. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    The chinese knotting is awesome. Great job!

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  37. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Asymmetrical designs are always very interesting and yours nonetheless. Those little swirls are so much fun! I will definetely give them a try!
    Ambra

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  38. SoulsFireDesignsSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    What an awesome necklace! I love that you used two new styles for you and brought them together to make something amazing!

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  39. gail vanderster-zwang aka angelmooseSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    it's a stunner! i love everything about this pieces, the color, the wire, the knotting...i really do thing this is a gorgeous piece!

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  40. Recycled Cottage & GardenSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    What a great piece, I especially like the swirls.

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  41. LorettaSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Beautiful job. I love the leather work. You made good soup!

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  42. TerriSeptember 22, 2011 at 6:10 PM

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  43. TerriSeptember 22, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Love the Asymmetrical design and the cool wire wrapping accents...so much thought and work went into this beautifully designed piece. Soup-er Fantastic!

    Sorry about deleting the other comment..too many misspellings.

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  44. ThoughtfulhandsSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Your necklace is absolutely stunning... I love those copper swirls and the knot with the leather is the perfect touch

    WONDERFUL JOB!

    P.S. The beads you made for your partner are FANTASTIC!!! Love the colors.

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  45. Barbara LewisSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    This really is an amazing piece. Very unique and definitely out of the box! Love the knotted leather and you've got some interesting stuff going on the the spiraled wire on the one side of the necklace. Very nice indeed!

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  46. Carol TannahillSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    I love the asymmetrical design and you made it work so well for you. Great soup!

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  47. UnknownSeptember 24, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    beautiful, love the knot

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  48. ChristineSeptember 25, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Cool design! The knot is a great idea!!

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  49. Cathie CarrollSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I love asymmetry and this is beautifully done.

    I'm totally stealing the knotting idea, I don't know when I'll use it, but I will and of course will give you credit!

    Really beautiful jewelry!

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  50. Cindy CimaSeptember 26, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    The knot work looks really cool! Love your design!

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  51. MSSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    what effect! I love the combination of leather and wire :o)

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  52. moonlitfantaseasOctober 1, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    I love what you did with your bead soup!the knot work was a very nice touch!

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  53. Kathy ~ Artful AccentsOctober 1, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    What a unique and lovely necklace! I love all of the earthy colors in this piece.

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  54. cw whitedogjewelryOctober 1, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    What a great design, very unique and love that it's asymmetrical.

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  55. AnonymousOctober 1, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    I love that necklace...the knot is amazing. I have not seen anything like that before...making mental note to try that!

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  56. CoryOctober 2, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Beautiful necklace,the description of the "root beer" colored bead is yummy.

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  57. CoryOctober 2, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Beautiful necklace,the description of the "root beer" colored bead is yummy.

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  58. Stories They TellOctober 2, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    The inventive way you used the leather played up the jade beads in a nice stylistic way so there's an asian feel to it without being predictable. Excellent work!

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  59. 4His Glory Creations by CJOctober 2, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    very creative

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  60. Shay StoneOctober 6, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    That's a lovely soup you received and you made a wonderful necklace!

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  61. DorisOctober 7, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    gorgeous necklace, love the unbalanced design
    Grüßle
    Doris

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  62. AnnOctober 16, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Very different and interesting design. You did a great job showing off your ingredients.

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  63. MinaOctober 18, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    I love the necklace! Nice job

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  64. CrochetbyErinOctober 21, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Beautiful!! great job :)

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