Welcome to the 6th Bead Soup Blog Party!
Since there were over 400 sign ups for the Bead Soup Blog Party hosted by the fabulous Lori Anderson, it was decided that the reveal dates would be placed into three groups. The first reveal was July 28th, this is the second (August 11th) and the third will be August 25th.
I'm proud to be a part of this party for the 2nd time.
Here is the soup that my new friend and my new partner in beadin' crime, Andra Weber, sent to me a little over a month ago:
I am going to try to keep this short since there are over 100 other blogs to visit this round sooooooo, here is the big reveal!
For the necklace using the focal, I used knotting cord to Macreme a silver neckwire using some of the bigger beads as accent points. For the bracelet, using the clasp, I wirewrapped the accent beads and linked them together as I wrapped. Last but definately not least, the earrings, I used the extra seed beads on embroidery thread to make the dangles and then I added the silver bead caps and attached them to the silver post earrings.
Here's a closer look at those earrings:
I can honestly say that I don't know how you seed beaders do it, I chased those little suckers EVERY stinkin' time I picked them up - because I'd drop them EVERY stinkin' time I picked them up. I bow to you, bead embroidery masters!
Please be sure to stop by and see what my partner created with the soup I sent her, Andra Weber - I for one, am on pins and needles waiting for midnight to come around to see for myself! Of course, it'll be tomorrow morning since I haven't seen midnight in about two years - ahhhh, the joys of parenthood - it's exhausting.
Until next time,
Bryna
Here is the list of the souper's for the 2nd reveal, have a gander at all the creativity that's in this reveal:
Hostess, Lori Anderson, Pretty Things
Adlinah Kamsir, Dream Struck Designs
Adrienn Lukacs, Raszputyin Designs
Agata Grygiel, Cytherea Bijoux
Alenka Obid, Pepita Handmade
Amy Dickerson, Damyjo Designs
Amy Schmidt, Amy's Treasure
Amy Severino, Amy Beads
Ana Krepel, Cat's Pajamas, Dog's Tuxedos
Andra Weber, Andra's Joyful Journey <~~~~ THAT'S MY PARTNER
Andrea Trank, Heaven Lane Creations
Anke Humpert, Anart Island Studios
Ann Rishell, My Critical Eye
April Grinaway, Brooklyn Bead Goddess
Ashley Bunting, Miss Ashely Kate
Astrid Boyce, Astrid Boyce Beads
B.R. Kuhlman, Mixed Mayhem Studios
Barb Fernald, Barbara S. Fernald Jewelry
Barbe Saint John, Saints and Sinners
Beata Benkone Meggyesi, Beahobbi
Brandy McNair, Bella Vita Handmade Jewelry
Bryna Lumb, Bryna's Bead Box <~~~~ THAT'S ME
Carmen Lau, Little Maketto
Cate van Alphen, Fulgorine
Cathie Carroll, Cathie Carroll's Studio
Cathy Khoury, Touch Jewelry
Christina Stofmeel, Feng Beads
Collette Collins, Fire Fly Myst Artisan Jewelry
Courtney Breul, Beads by Breul
Crystal Thain, Here Bead Dragons
Cynthia Abner, Created Treasures
Deana Hager, Just Deez'Art & Life
Debbie Davis, Natural Treasures by Deb
Debbie Phenes, Deb Joy Sing
Debbie Rasmussen, A Little of This, A Little of That
Dhea Powers, Java Bead
Diana Welte, Lilyweeds
Dita Basu, alankarshilpa
Dorota Zeranska, gdymamczas
Dot Lewallwn, Speedie Beadie
Eleanor Snare, The Magic Square Foundation
Elisabeth Auld, Beads For Busy Gals
Ema Kilroy, Ema K Designs
Emma Todd, A Polymer Penchant
Eva Sherman, Eva Sherman Designs
Evie and Beth McCord, EB Bead and Metal Works
Francy Inman, Francy's Studio
Ginger Bishop, lilmummy likes...
Giorgia Rossini, Jo in Wonderland
Ine Vande Cappelle, Jewels by Ine
Iveth Caruso, Creative Atelier
JJ Jacobs, Coming Abstractions
Jackie Ryan, Kydo Jewellery
Jeannie Dukic, Jeannie's Blog
Jelveh Jaferian, Jelveh Designs
Jenna Tomalka, Twin Birch Studio
Jenni Connolly, Jenni's Beads
Jennifer Van Horn, Jennifers Jewels and Junk
Jo-Ann Woolverton, It's a Beadiful Creation
Johanna Rhodes-Nash, Fire Phoenix Creations
Joyce Blair, Bent Wire West Coast
JuLee Wolfe, The Polymer Penguin
Karen Vincent, Swallow Tail Jewellery
Karin Slaton, Backstory Beads
Kayla Potega, The Eclectic Element
Kim Dworak, CianciBlue
Krafty Max, Krafty Max Originals
Kris Lanae Binsfeld, Cherish Designs by Kris Lanae
Kristen Latimer, MJM Jewelry Designs
Kumi Fisher, Malie Kai Designs
Kym Hunter, Kym Hunter Designs
Lennis Carrier, Windbent
Leslie Wayment, AA Beads & More
Linda Florian, Lilys of the Valley Jewelry Creations
Linda Murphy, Bonita Bead
Lisa Johnson, Whimsey Wonders
Lisa Lodge, Pine Ridge Treasures
Lisa Sittniewski, Love, Yesterdays
Lois Moon, Que Onda, Q'Town?
Lola Surwillo, Bead Lola Bead
Lorelei Eurto, Lorelei's Blog
Lori Bowring Michaud, Artfully Ornamental
Lori Callahan, Dancing Wire and Beads by Lori
Lori Finney, Using My Beads
Marcia Dunne, The Alternative Foundry
Margareta Saari, Mags-koruja
Maria Horvath, Horimarika Beads
Marian Hertzog, M's Place
Mary Ellen Parker, BeeTree by m.e.
Mary K McGraw, MK's Creative Musings
MaryLou Holvenstot, time2cre8
Martha Aleo, Ornamento
Maybeline Tay, The Jewelry Larder
Megan Collins, Churchy & Her Sailor
Melissa Meman, Art. Life. Love.
Melissa Mesara, One-Eared Pig Beads
Melissa Muir, Kelsi's Closet Jewelbox
Paige Maxim, Paige Maxim Designs
Pam DeBoer, Purple Notes from the Studio
Pam Farren, re-maker
Pam Hurst, Pam Hurst Designs
Patricia Handschuh, The Color of Dreams
Patty Miller, CabariBeads
Penney Klapoth, Faerie Acres
Regina Santerre, Regina's Writings
Rhea Freitag, starrgazer creates
Rochelle Brisson, A Creative Chelle
Sabine Dittrich, PerlenDschungel
Sandra McGriff, Creative Chaos
Sandra Neights, Petalo Azul
Sandra Young, It's a Bead Life!
Sara Oehler, SoftFlex Girl
Saturday Sequins, Saturday Sequins
Shanti Johnson, Sunshine Bliss
Shari Replogle, Plays With Paper
Sonya Stille, Dreamin' of Beads
Stefanie Teufel, Stefanies Sammelsurium
Tammie Everly, TTE Designs
Tania Spivey, Moobie Grace Designs
Tanya Wiles, Tenebrous Hollow Studio
Therese Frank, Therese's Treasures
Tina Holden, Polymer Clay Bytes!
Toltec Jewels, Jewel School Friends
Tracey Nanstad, A Beadiful Mess
Tracy Choy, BumbleBeads Designs
Valerie Norton, Hot Art
Beautiful.Love the bead weaving.Love and hugs Tanya
ReplyDeleteBryna, What you created is beautiful! I love how you mastered those darn seed beads and made earrings!! I will have to make some in that style.
ReplyDeleteThe necklace and bracelet are perfect. I hope you enjoy wearing the set as much as I enjoyed making the focal for you. Just remember to Dream big Dreams and they will come true! Thank you for being my partner. Please give Cassie a Hug for me.And especially THANK YOU for my Soup!
I LOVE the macrame work!! Great necklace! and super cute dangly earrings!
ReplyDeletedrool! Laura
ReplyDeleteGorgeous ...and being a seed beader I have to say bravo...they are devilish little things at times
ReplyDeleteHey at least you tried the seed beads. That focal is amazing. Your necklace displays it well.
ReplyDeleteGreat focal and great macrama necklace! Regards from Poland, Dorota
ReplyDeleteFantastic work and the focal is a joy
ReplyDeleteGreat work !
ReplyDeleteyour necklace is a perfect showcase for that fab focal !
Delicious Soup !
m.e. :)
Love the macrame robe you used Bryna to showcase the focal. Great job.
ReplyDeleteWonderful necklace - love the macrame!! I hear you about the seed beads - mom and I swear up a storm when we use them. You did a great job and way to stick with those little suckers!
ReplyDeleteYou made me laugh - I feel the same way about seed beads. But, you did an amazing job! You had such an amazing focal to work with - beautiful piece. Love, love those earrings!!
ReplyDeleteHear hear about the seed beads! I'm all thumbs when it comes to something tinier than 6mm. I love your designs - they strike me somehow as very 'ethnic'. It was a great idea to use macrame for the necklace - I think it goes perfectly with the seeded focal. Wonderful work!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used muted tones in your macrame neckstrap - it perfectly accentuates your focal. You've captured the essence of fall colors. And those earrings - the matte colors are go so well with the shiny silver. Well done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous soup and a very nice use of it! I like your Macrame knotting for the necklace. Good work!!
ReplyDeleteI laughed what you said about seed beads :)
ReplyDeleteThe macrame necklace is stunning ,looks like soutache.
Gorgeous autumn colors, and again...I bow down to bead weavers! I would still be picking them up off of the floor! :) Loving the earrings!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful earrings, you did such a great job with this soup!
ReplyDeleteGreat pieces! I love the macramé on the necklace - genius!
ReplyDeleteWow! What great seed bead work. And I love the macrame in the necklace. The little bracelet is so cute, too. Nice.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bead soup! Like how you used the focal with the macrame - great colour combinations :)
ReplyDeleteSweet Designs.
ReplyDeletelovely work!
ReplyDeleteyou received a beautiful soup, I love that pendant.
ReplyDeletelove the necklace
The focal is amazing and you REALLY did it justice! You should be so happy with it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing, and I hope to see you in another party soon!
I absolutely love the focal and what you did with it! Great job!
ReplyDeleteLovely pieces...
ReplyDeleteamazing work. just so beautiful. ~diana
ReplyDeleteI know that you mean about the seed beads. I have NO idea how they do it.
ReplyDeleteYour necklace is amazing. I just love how it all came together.
As a bead embroider, I'd say you did not bad, love your designs.
ReplyDeleteI love it that you added details to your necklace like the two tassles at the side.
ReplyDeletegreat designs! Love what you did with the focal :)
ReplyDeleteVery creative.
ReplyDeletethat necklace is so stinkin awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove your necklace. I had to chuckle at your experience with seed beads. You can win this fight you know - you are smarter than they are even though it may not always feel that way. Great job!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I live in Missouri too. Kansas City.
ReplyDeleteI hate seed beads too. I chase those things all over the place. You did a wonderful job and I love the macrame with that pendant. Beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteMelissa Muir
http://design.kcjewelbox.com
oooh... such ethnic designs!! very interesting how you brought all the components together...
ReplyDeleteFantastic jewels!Beautiful works! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteI so much love the pendant and how you complimented it with the knotted cord!
ReplyDeleteWow! Your macrame is so even and precise. Excellent work!
ReplyDeleteYay macrame! Very clever and pretty. It works so well with the focal. I hear you about the seed beads!
ReplyDeleteNice work!!
Beautiful work and I love your earrings! I'm with you about the seed beads. I do not have the patience for them and I totally respect those who are accomplished seed beaders.
ReplyDeleteGreat work! I think the earrings are fun!
ReplyDeleteLove your creations, and the earrings look great! I find seed beads a pain to work with too!
ReplyDeleteYour creations are so beautiful ... i love how they all came together. wonderful!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely and inovative the focal is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteJackie
beautiful creations!!! ;-))
ReplyDeleteBeautiful set! Love the dangles!
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique set you made! That macrame chain for the necklace is so interesting and definitely draws the eye with all it's texture. Really nice job!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful job with your soup! The weaving is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteGreat job with your soup, I love the macrame chain for the necklace. It set of the focal perfectly.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I love the macrame and beadweaving together and they are the perfect foil for the focal. Gorgeous work and fantastic design!
ReplyDeleteGreat soup. Love those earrings
ReplyDeleteNice job! Love that beaded cab pendant!! Lovely creations!
ReplyDeleteWow... I am amazed at the delicate and beautiful work that you do... Gorgeous! Fun hopping! Kris
ReplyDeleteWow - what a clever design. Love all the knotting:-)
ReplyDeleteReally cool twist on jewelry making with the macrame! Love it!
ReplyDeleteMy luv of macrame equals my love of ur work!! Gorgeousssss!
ReplyDeleteWonderful macrame work!
ReplyDeleteThe macrame is such a fitting touch for that focal, very pretty
ReplyDeleteHi Bryna,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pieces wonderful job on all.
Therese
amazing!! I really like what you did! The center fits great with your design!
ReplyDeleteLove it! The macrame is a great detail on the necklace!
ReplyDeleteThe macrame really picks up the twisted beading around the focal, and I love the multi-coloured dangles of the earrings.
ReplyDeleteGreat job of all your pieces, Bryna! I really, really want to get doing some macrame as well; yours is wonderful. The secret to working with all those little tiny beads? Google "bead mat". :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat job. I know I chase the little beads alot too.. lol
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