Soup is on!! Are you ready??? Today is the day that all 362 of the Bead Soup Blog Party participants reveal what they created w/ the bead soup that their party partner sent them. The requirements were that we were to send our partners:
...a focal piece
...a special clasp
...some coordinating beads &/or spacers.
We were only required to use the focal & the clasp... the extras we could use or not, completely up to us. This is what Lesley Watt sent me. THANK YOU, Lesley!!
When I received Lesley's soup mix, I was thrilled, of course.... the bronze focal is really beautiful... substantial & I loved it. I knew I wanted to do something significant w/ it, I just didn't have a clue what! My biggest desire was to make some sort of a collar... but how?? My jewelry style is rather simple & my knowledge of technique isn't very extensive, so I thought about it & thought about it... made some pieces & parts that I thought would work, but it was beyond me. I needed 5 hands. :o) So...I chickened out & decided that I could get a collar look from just wrapping it the heck around my neck, LOL. So, here you go.... 90 inches of beads... lariat style. ( click images to enlarge)
This took care of the focal, but I still needed to use the clasp... so I made a wrap bracelet... which also doubles as a necklace...24 inches long.
& then, of course, I needed to just finish out the whole set w/ some earrings. :o)
It was fun to do... looks fabulous on.... hope you like it.
Thanks for stopping by!!
Here's the list of Bead Soup Blog Party participants... hope you get a chance to check them all out!
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
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
51. Cilla Watkins and Johanna Rhodes
52. Cindy Wimmer and Riki Schumacher
53. CJ Baushka and Cory Celaya
54. Courtney Breul and Joanna Matuszczyk
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
You are here....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 McGraw 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
181. Theresa Fosdick and Tracey Nanstad
Oh Julie - that necklace is just stunning! I can't tell you how proud I am to have something I made centre-stage in that creation. It's such a statment piece. The bracelet and earrings are gorgeous too - I love that the clasp is also a focal. Your designs are very imaginative and versatile...I can see that necklace all dressed up for a night out but I bet it looks striking with Jeans and t shirt as well. Well done Julie - I'm very, very happy...just hope you like what I've done too... :0)
ReplyDeleteJulie your necklace is just so stunningly beautiful. What wonderful focal and clasp you had to work with. I love how it is adaptable and can be worn long or as a choker.I don't think you chickened out...I think you made a wise design choice! Love the earrings and bracelet, too....the whole story is a beautiful mix.
ReplyDeletejenni
wow!yummy necklace! Just a beautiful set !
ReplyDeleteJulie what a fantastic job! I love the fun and earthiness of your set. All season anytime, any - wear set!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, love allthe colors!
ReplyDeleteWOW, that focal is outstanding. Can't wait to check out Leslie's work more! Love all of the pieces you've made. Looks like you were a fantastic partnership!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is stunning! Beautiful for fall!
ReplyDeleteYup, we like it we really like it. Who wouldn't, beautiful piece, Lesley's focal is gorgeous of course and it's all perfectly designed!
ReplyDeleteHi Julie, I love the fact that you made such versitile pieces out of the bead mix Lesley sent to you, they are absoulutly gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteTherese
Wow, what a great set - I like each piece of it!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Michi
90 inches!? That's hilarious! But also completely awesome because the focal really gets to sing. :)
ReplyDeleteTake care! Jen
AWESOME 90 inches!!! Love that style! And the bracelet ad a necklace - very cool pieces. The colors are great too - very relaxed and casual.
ReplyDeleteGirl, there was no chicken in these pieces! Having strung one of my pieces, I know what went into it, so hats off to you for 90 inches!!! Love the wearability of all the pieces. The colors are just gorgeous. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love all your pieces, but that lariat necklace is stunning!
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 ADORE that necklace because long necklaces are so versatile for me (being on the Zaftig side!) and the detail and coolness factor is way high!!!!
I hope you’ll participate again!
Love, Lori
That lariat necklace, with it's 90 inches is just incredible! Simply gorgeous.... As is the bracelet and matching earrings! What a wonderful job you've done :)
ReplyDeleteJulie, I want to see you wearing these pieces the next time we get together! How fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful soup you made my friend, your work is truly stunning!! Thanks for sharing & all I can say is yummmmmy!!!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow! 90 inches of beads! Well, you might have thought you were chickening out, but I can't even imagine stringing all those. And it turned out so beautifully, and is so versatile! Same with the bracelet. Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteHaha! I'm cracking up that both your necklace and your bracelet are super long. Don't get me wrong, they're both fabulous and I hate that you weren't able to get the design exactly the way you wanted. But, you did succeed in making three very lovely pieces! see. . .SUCCESS!!! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteso many beautiful pieces, what a super soup!
ReplyDeleteWow, lots of ways to wear the necklace. Great bracelet too!
ReplyDeletewow, you like options, don't you?! Perfect though, because that is going to go with everything! Very nicely done, love the colors!
ReplyDelete90 inches of wonder! Great job Julie, besides loving the beads and design, it's so great how versatile these pieces are.
ReplyDeleteGood job and a lovely set. It all came together so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThe necklace is great - the length makes it wearable in more than one way. Always a plus. And I adore the bracelet. The earrings are definitly something I would wear. Love the whole set
ReplyDeleteVery cool and it totally works as a collar or something in between. Love how you did that. The bracelet is great as are the earrings. love everything!
ReplyDeleteJulie, this is superb!
ReplyDeleteThis set has a southwestern feel to it, really gorgeous combination of colors in your designs.
ReplyDeleteThat first lariat is stunning -wonderfully creative! I love all your pieces!
ReplyDeleteI love how you made your piece to be worn so many different ways. The colors are great.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love the colors and textures!
ReplyDeleteGreat results! I love the idea of wrap bracelet/necklace.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful set, I love the focal.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! You have created two terrific pieces of wearable art. I like your use of color and texture, and love the lariat wrap. Thank you for sharing your artistic process along the way. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteLori
I love that all your pieces are just bursting with luscious colors and textures. The wrap bracelet/necklace with those cool, creamy beads, is my favorite, although it was hard to choose!
ReplyDeleteI love that lariat necklace. I really like long necklaces and the fact that you can wrap that around your neck with that gorgeous focal front and center and still have a long necklace is great. The bracelet that can double as a necklace is so great too. Lots of color and texture in all your pieces. Wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for being so late my computer was resisting too labor intensive:^)Very nice designs. And there is still time to sign up for the give-away, Just go to SandysColoringBox.blogspot.com Sept.16th blog and leave a comment
ReplyDeleteBe blessed to be a blessing
Ooooooo! I love your designs! I am a huge fan of lariats, and just adore this one! The bracelet is gorgeous and versatile, and the earrings are a perfect compliment to the whole set. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAll the pieces are beautiful! Love that you did a lariat because they are so versatile. Great job!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. They all look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYou really made the most out your ingredients! I love how you created whimsical yet sophisticated jewelry, really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteReally fantastic design! You created a beautiful collection. I love the length of the first necklace-90 inches, wow! The diversity of the bracelet/necklace and asymmetric pattern is really great too.
ReplyDeleteFun, flirty, fabulously earthy! Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful designs! I like how you can wear both of them in so many different ways! Earrings are great too!
ReplyDeleteJulie and Andrea
All three pieces are lovely. I like the lariat idea, and the convertible wrap bracelet. Very versatile creations!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are Uber talented! Love what you did with your delicious soup bead mix! Gorgeous! Hopped over to you Etsy to admirer your handy work. Wish I had the extra $$$ to purchase a few. All your work is fantastic but those acorns are amazing.
ReplyDeleteHoly cow - nearly 10 feet of beady beautifulness! Spectacular!
ReplyDeleteso pretty, I love a necklace/bracelet combo!
ReplyDeleteYour pieces are fabulous!! The mix of colors is perfect!!
ReplyDeleteAll the pieces are gorgeous, great work!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty colors and beautiful designs! I love it!
ReplyDeletei am still hopping and finally made it and i am sure glad i did! this is absolutely something i would wear. and so it that. and that too :-) very earthy and versatile with great colors and textures!
ReplyDeleteLovely jewellery! I really like the mix of shapes and colours. And of cause I like the versatility of the pieces, that you can wear them in different ways. Great job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pieces!!
ReplyDeleteThose are both very versatile pieces. You really made the most of your ingredients. The bronze pendant looks really neat as a choker.
ReplyDeleteI love it all!
ReplyDeleteJulie, you truly outdid yourself with your AMAZING necklace and bracelet. I absolutely love the colors, composition, and the way they can be worn in multiple ways!! I would wear both the necklace and bracelet as often as I could...absolutely LOVE them!!
ReplyDeleteDon't worry for the length, wrapped jewels are great!
ReplyDeleteAmbra
90 inches of beauty - I love it dear Julie, amazing your necklace and I love the bracelet a lot too.
ReplyDeleteSorry for being so late - better later than never LOL (I was on vacation and now I need to catch up with a lot of work).
Have a beautiful day,
xxxo Manuela
That is a lot of delicious soup!! I love the versatility of your pieces and the beads are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI think the long creations with small little pieces of beads have a great flow in them.Colours used very effectively to give them a sense of binding and relief...like them.
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