Sunday, March 31, 2013

Bead Soup Blog Party Reveal!

I'm a little late posting as I traveled from DC to Denver today.  Have my pics now and am ready to reveal my creations.  I received my bead soup from Denielle Hagerman of Some Beads and Other Things blog. The soup that Denielle sent is delicate and spring-like with flower and polka dot beads, crystals and pearlescent beads with a silver toggle clasp. A garden theme.
And here's the necklace I created with the focal.  I tried a technique I hadn't used in a while - micro-macrame.  I used an ombre thread for the macrame and some green glass beads to make the necklace.  A tassel completes the look.



Then I created a bracelet.  I love this look.


Thanks to Lori Anderson for hosting the blog party.  You can see links for all of the creations here.
http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/


Posted by

36 comments:

  1. PiPaMarch 31, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    I LOVE how you used macrame, it gives the lampwork an unexpected twist. Both pieces turned out beautiful

    ReplyDelete
  2. ChelleMarch 31, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    what beautiful pieces.

    ReplyDelete
  3. WindDancerStudiosMarch 31, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Love the macrame with the lamp work! Gives it an earthy elegance <3 it!!

    ReplyDelete
  4. AnonymousMarch 31, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Both are beautiful..........

    ReplyDelete
  5. Laura BrackenMarch 31, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    I love what you made for this soup challenge. The bracelet is wicked cool.

    ReplyDelete
  6. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Lovely pieces! The necklace was beautifully done!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Perl - EniMarch 31, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Wow, gorgeous work!
    I love both of these pieces!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Dry GulchMarch 31, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Love the macrame, looks wonderful with the focal. Really nice work.

    ReplyDelete
  9. vovsblogMarch 31, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    beautiful work well done!

    ReplyDelete
  10. baymoondesignMarch 31, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    Both pieces are very pretty!

    ReplyDelete
  11. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    wow. very unique

    ReplyDelete
  12. NchantmeMarch 31, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    Very feminine and pretty designs! Great soup from your partner.

    ReplyDelete
  13. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    This is right up my alley-love the garden theme and your creation is wonderful! Great job!

    ReplyDelete
  14. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Really like your jewelry, especially the bracelet. What kind of thread do you use for your macrame?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Sweet Willow DesignsApril 1, 2013 at 7:31 AM

      Denise, I used a 100% nylon thread - #2 Artiste from Hobby Lobby. C-Lon is comparable.

      Delete
  15. AnnMarch 31, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Both pieces are very nice. I love the necklace, you did a great job showing off the focal you received.

    ReplyDelete
  16. EWA gyöngyös világa! / EWA's World of Beads!April 1, 2013 at 3:12 AM

    Congratulations, they are wonderful!

    ReplyDelete
  17. bailaoraApril 1, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    what a great soup and how perfectly used!

    ReplyDelete
  18. UnknownApril 1, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    Sweet nice bracelet :-)

    ReplyDelete
  19. lamplight craftsApril 1, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Both pieces are very pretty! Love the necklace.

    ReplyDelete
  20. LeanneApril 1, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    Love the macrame - Very pretty pieces!

    ReplyDelete
  21. RhondaApril 1, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    I love what you made with the soup I sent you. I just adore what you did with the focal, I think it really shows it off well :)

    ReplyDelete
  22. Kat BMApril 1, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    love how well the stringing materials matched the beads... very harmonious necklace

    ReplyDelete
  23. BobbieApril 2, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    The micro macrame was the perfect choice for these beads -- delicate enough not to overwhelm the sweet lampwork focal, but enough texture to make it really interesting and pretty. Great job!

    ReplyDelete
  24. PeikkonenApril 3, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    I love the necklace!

    ReplyDelete
  25. UnknownApril 3, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    What a great set. Beautiful job with your soup!

    ReplyDelete
  26. RachelApril 3, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Love macrame! That was such a great way to accent the pretty focal!

    ReplyDelete
  27. Becky PancakeApril 3, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Your designs are beautiful. Good job using your soup.

    ReplyDelete
  28. KimberlyApril 5, 2013 at 12:36 AM

    So admire your macrame skills, both pieces are lovely!

    ReplyDelete
  29. LizApril 6, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    Still winding my way through the first reveal. Both of your pieces are lovely! I really like how you stayed with the color theme of the Soup. The colors don't demand immediate attention, but lure you in to their richness and depth and you made GREAT use of the beads.

    ReplyDelete
  30. Lori AndersonApril 6, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Those are so pretty and spring-like! I have a book on micro macrame and am hoping to learn more than the two stitches I know.

    Thanks so much for doing this!

    ReplyDelete
  31. Tara P.April 6, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    Wow - I've never tried macrame, but I'm so impressed whenever I see it in use! Great pieces!

    ReplyDelete
  32. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  33. SusanmApril 9, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    Both pieces are lovely. Really like how you tied them together with cord in the bracelet fringe and the tassel on the necklace.

    ReplyDelete
  34. The Jewelry LarderApril 10, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    Love how you use the macrame. Makes the whole piece look clean so that the focal becomes the focus.

    ReplyDelete
  35. CraftyHopeApril 28, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Ah, mico macrame. . . how you elude me. Your skill at it is to be admired as it looks great! Wonderful pieces.

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)