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Saturday, September 17, 2011

Bead Soup Blog Party---Revealed!

Today is the big day!   The Bead Soup Blog Party projects are now Revealed....(This fabulous event is hosted by Lori Anderson of  Pretty Things Blog. )  Thank you Lori!



I promised that today you would see what I did with the beads Christi  (as in the really talented Christi Clothier) sent me.  I'm really proud of what I did. I was a little nervous at first because I really wanted to do her selection justice, and..... this of course was the biggest hurdle for me.... I was working out of my comfort zone... these were not beads I had chosen...they weren't the shape or size I might have chosen...but the palette was awesome...I knew it would stretch my skills, make me really push the envelope, and think about all the things that go into the design of a great piece of jewelry.

I tend to be fairly decent at working with colors, although Purple and  Salmon-y Orange were not necessarily a combination I had worked with. So I set about my task with the enthusiasm of a 5 year old with a new box of crayons.

But before I show you the finished product, I want to remind you of the beads I received before I did anything to them and who they were from (just in case you missed my earlier post)...

Cool aren't they.???...They were sent to me by Christi Clothier of 2 If By Sea blog.  Christi is a phenomenal artist.  She's been published in a number of magazines and her work is so "earthy" and really pretty.  I've never been a fan of highly polished, traditional jewelry... I love the organic feel of her jewelry...,.... it reminds me of "life".  Unpredictable, and with lots of character.... 


And now.....the big REVEAL!



I found a set of borosilicate beads I made about a month ago in my stash.  I think they were pretty well suited for the focal.
  


I really wanted the focal and the clasp to stand out...but I always like  a lot of "danglies" on my bracelets..so it was a challenge to make the focal stand out and not get lost in everything. 


I'm pretty sure that was accomplished by wiring it to small sections of chain on either side.The large rings of the chain,help to keep it "open" and "airy" and yet not distract from the clasp or the focal.
 
 
I added copper from my personal bead collection to work with the clasp and the colors in the focal and complimentary beads.



I pretty much used most of the beads Christi sent in the finished design.


I really enjoyed this experience and  I'm looking forward to the next one.   This was a fun way to learn more about me.

To see more  Bead Soup Bead Party projects feel free to visit the links of the partners below.  There were more than 350 people who participated in this event..so you'll have enough blogs to hop for a long time....

Have fun!

Here's the listing of all 362 participants and their partners...Click on each of their links to see all the wonderful "Bead Soup Goodies"!

The Hostess, Lori Anderson and her partner, Manuela Wutschke

19. Anna Sabina­­­­ and Erin Siegel

















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83 comments:

  1. Loris GlassworksSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Wonderful! You have created a terrific piece of wearable art. I like your use of color and texture. Thank you for sharing your artistic process along the way. Cheers!
    Lori

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  2. coffeeaddictSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    so pretty :-)

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  3. UnknownSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Very nice. Wow!

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  4. UnknownSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    You picked all the right crayons. Wonderful piece!

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  5. la mar de bonitaSeptember 17, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    I like this bracelet - a very nice work!
    Greetings, Michi

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  6. rockcreekcreationsSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    This is the first piece I've seen that has made me say "oooohhh". it's not what I would usually make, but it looks absolutely awesome!!

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  7. Karyn BSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    My goodness, what a yummy, rich bracelet! Love it!

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  8. VSSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    What a beautiful soup you made my friend, your work is truly stunning!! Thanks for sharing & all I can say is yummmmmy!!!

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  9. Cristi Baxter ClothierSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Looks great, Kathleen! I'm glad you were able to work with most of the pieces.

    I've done a completely stupid thing and deleted the email account attached to my blog. Not sure what I was thinking. Now I can't access my blog in any way and will not be able to post my Bead Soup. When I figure things out I'll let you know so that you can see what I made.

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  10. Clayworks by Lisa BoucherSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Whoa - You did a Fantastic job with those! Really love the combination of all those colorful and unique pieces and parts and how you tied them all together. Definitely a sweet piece of art~wear!

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  11. Riki SchumacherSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    This is beautiful, love the colors you received, and the arrangement is so much fun! Great job. Riki

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  12. AnnSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Very pretty, great use of both the focal and clasp in the bracelet.

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  13. Lara LutrickSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    Great job Kathleen. Love your chunky bracelet. I would wear that in a second.

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  14. MaggieSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Your beads go perfectly with the beads you received. Beautiful bracelet.

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  15. NoemiSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I have never worked with that colour combination, at it does work really nice.
    Love the idea of having two sets of charms on each side of the focal.
    I am learning so many tips along the way on this BSBP!

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  16. ChristineSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Whoa! That's fantastic! Really nice work, and I love the borosilicate beads in there, too.

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  17. Lori AndersonSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    OMG that's gorgeous! I LOVE it! LOVE that style of bracelet!


    I hope you'll participate again -- the blog button and dates for the next party are on my blog right now!

    Love, Lori

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  18. Shay StoneSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    That's a great piece you've made! You really complimented the focal while keeping it as a focal. Nice work!

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  19. KathleenSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Hi everyone...thanks you so much for all the wonderful comments! I so much enjoyed this project!

    @ Lori A....most definitely I will be registering for the next "party"...hoping the lottery gods like me.... ;-)

    @ Christi C....not to worry partner.. I'll check it out when you're back up.... ;-)

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  20. UnknownSeptember 19, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    I am in love,man o man this is a fabulous piece

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  21. EB Bead and Metal Works, LLCSeptember 19, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Love it! I love how you used your beads to accent the bead that you received! Awesome job!!!

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  22. pam ferrariSeptember 19, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Stunning design!

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Amazing bracelet - such warm, autumn-y colours - perfect!

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  24. I LOVE color!September 19, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    What Lori said:^) Love your design
    Be Blessed to be a blessing

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  25. UnknownSeptember 19, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    The bracelet is so earthy, so organic, yet softly feminine. I love it!

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  26. KathleenSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    thanks everyone... I love working with muted colors. I've tried working with primary colors, but much harder for me to work with...:-)

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  27. Kathy ~ Artful AccentsSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    What a gorgeous mix of colors!

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  28. Michael and Cherrie Fick September 19, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Stunning. I love the different colors and yet the flow is wonderful. I would love to see this on a wrist. Interesting for a charm of sorts. Thanks for sharing. Cherrie

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  29. Shai WilliamsSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    I think that you did the focal proud. I really like how the shape of the chain mimics the clasp.

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  30. DaviniaSeptember 20, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Beautiful bracelet, I'd wear it in heart beat. Those colours just sing to me.

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  31. JenniSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    I love the style of the bracelet and the additions you chose marry so well with your partners soup..a great combination.. and beautiful as well. Love the dash of copper.
    jenni

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  32. ChristineSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Lovely bracelet - the focal is showcased beautifully!

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  33. KayzKreationzSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Oooh, I like that bracelet. I too like lots of dangles. But the did a wonderful job making the focal and clasp stand out with all that 'bling' going on. Gorgeous.

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  34. Lyn Foley LampworkSeptember 20, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    You made a wonderful, creative bracelet. I think you did "earthy" without it fading away into the woodwork, so to speak. Great job!

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  35. ShirleySeptember 20, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Wow, that is just stunning! I love the "open" feel from the ovals, and the richness from all those dangles! Oh, I so want this! You did a great job!

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  36. Sweet FreedomSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    The colors in your soup were so rich and beautiful, and your lampwork beads went perfectly, and I want that bracelet!!

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  37. Symbolic ImportsSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Very pretty and CREATIVE! Love the colors that you worked with!

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  38. ElizabethSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    what a totally awesome idea!!! And your bracelet is beyond words. Not something I could imagine, but something i would buy!!!

    I find it sooo hard to work outside of my comfort zone of "ocean" colors and pinks. I would never wear yellow, orange, or purple, so i find it hard to work with them. However I am trying.

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  39. Sewinggranny - MonaSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    What a super idea... very lovely!!

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  40. rooeeSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    absolutely fabulous!

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  41. LostlemonadeSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    You did an excellent job with your soup ingredients!

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  42. nangatesdesignsSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    You did a great job incorporating all those beads! Very pretty!

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  43. Susie TenzerSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Georgeous!! This is an amazing list of creative folks.

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  44. TabithaSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Wow - what a fun idea! And, I love the finished piece, it's beautiful!

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  45. MaySeptember 21, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    absolutely GORGEOUS! that is fabulous work and i love this idea!

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  46. DeeSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Oh yes, all of them are gorgeous! Great earthy looks!

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  47. CrystalSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Looks like a lot of fun! Beautiful

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  48. Greenhouse GlassworksSeptember 21, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Great job, and a very original design!!

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  49. UnknownSeptember 21, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Really beautiful! I love them.

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  50. MichelleSeptember 21, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Nothing better than an brand new box of crayons... I love what you created and the concept behind Bead Soup is a wonderful inspirational tool.

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  51. Bella the BeadSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Absolutely beautiful bracelet!!!

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  52. Christine AltmillerSeptember 21, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    beautiful colors and i love the thought of the motion it must have when you wear it!

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  53. ShymeSeptember 21, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Wonderful fall bracelet!

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  54. CreekHiker / HollysFollySeptember 21, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Kathleen, I love the colors you used. Your beads are always so pretty!

    PS, I'm on the promo team... they let me in!!! Whew!

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  55. BeadaholiqueSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    So, so, so beautiful!! Love the colors, the design, everything!!

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  56. UnknownSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Great job!!! I had a jewelry contest once, that was similar. Where a group of beads were available for people to come up with a design, everyone used the same set of beads... but all the designs were so unique. Really cool to see what you can do with such a variety!!

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  57. ElfReneeSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    That looks amazing!!!

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  58. BobbieSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Wow, that is luscious, delicious, and fabulous!! Hope you don't mind people staring at your wrist instead of looking you in the eye whenever you wear it!

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  59. Melina and DeniseSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Wow, what a beautiful creation. What a fun idea. I sew myself, and think that would be neat to have a soup party with fabric.

    That must have been like getting a little treasure!

    - Melina : D

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  60. Prodigy CraftsSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    that jewelry you made... it's amazing!!! well done!!!

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  61. magdamagdaSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    astonishing! I can't believe it's the same beads!

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  62. KathleenSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Thanks everyone,..this was such a fun project... I really love how it "pushed" me to work out of my comfort zone and now I have a new piece to spring other ideas from!

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  63. LeeLu CreationsSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    What an amazing soup! Such a fun bracelet you made! Great job.

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  64. StaceySeptember 22, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    WHAT A GORGEOUS BRACELET!!! Yes I'm yelling!!! This might be my favorite yet...oh how I love drops and dangles and the colros are just gorgeous! So very cool!

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  65. CraftyHopeSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Ooooohhh! Your bracelet is just great! I love how much texture and color you were able to put into it. As well, the copper works out really well with that focal. Fantastic job!

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  66. SoulsFireDesignsSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Lovely! Such a pretty bracelet, love the way you used the colors. Wonderful!

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  67. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    This truly is wearable art. Lovely!

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  68. Heidi PostSeptember 24, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    This bracelet is truly awesome!

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  69. TerriSeptember 25, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Gorgeous! Soup-er coo soup! and what fabulous photos you took.

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  70. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    totally a beautiful piece

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  71. Elysian StudiosSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Such a fun, artsy piece! I love everything about it!

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  72. Marie CrampSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Holy Smokes!! That is wicked cool! I have to say you did her beads more than justice! Wear it proudly!!

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  73. LissCSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    FABULOUS!!! When i saw you soup i thought, oooh what a pretty flowered bead i wonder what he will do with it, and WOW!!! Your bracelet turned out amazing.

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  74. Snazzy Doodle DesignsSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Totally love that bracelet. Would be so much fun to wear!

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  75. Therese's TreasuresSeptember 27, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Kathleen, your braclet is fantastic! I love how you used the bead soup from Cristi, it is very creative.
    Therese

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  76. ManekiSeptember 28, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Lovely bracelet! I really like that you used those bead chain links to add the dangles to. Great job!

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  77. AndreaSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Incredible bracelet. I would wear in a heartbeat.

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  78. AquariartSeptember 30, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    I love this bracelet, the beads are gorgeous the colors warm and rich and the design is so interesting with all that gorgeous glass and copper. Wow - very special soup!

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  79. AnonymousOctober 1, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Your bracelet is beautiful. I love the technique of dangling the beads on the oval links.

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  80. DaviniaDesignOctober 3, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Whow, you made something completely different, when I saw your Soup I could almost only notice the purple plum color, but you definitely made something special. It rocks!

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  81. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    Your bracelet is so beautiful! Rich in colours and texture... and dangles!!! I mean dangles! I love it!
    Ambra

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  82. SkyeOctober 4, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    The beads you added do go beautifully with the focal, and I love the way you used the large link chain!

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  83. Myléne HillamOctober 5, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    What a fabulous piece! I love the design you came up with... you definitely did the gorgeous beads justice.

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