It's Bead Soup Blog Party Reveal Day!
Party hostess Lori Anderson paired me up with amazing artist Diane Hawkey for this round and it has been a fun week of creating with the soup Diane sent me...especially the beads she made with her own two hands! I have a few finished pieces to share, created with just a bit of the goodness in my generous helping of soup:
This is a super-long necklace created with a bunch of different types of chain to create an asymmetric design so that I could feature the long ceramic focal bead (down below on the right) in a vertical arrangement. I pulled together some of the other Diane faceted ceramic nuggets (on the left in turquoise and brown) along with some of my stashed Barbara fire-painted filigree rounds and combined them all with little shiny gold nuggets that give the finished piece just the right amount of sparkle. I've already worn this out and about a few times and have gotten tons of compliments.
Here's another shot and you can see the organic designs in the Diane focal as well as the coordinating bracelet and earrings that came together out of the mixed chain inspiration.
I have to throw out a little credit to Erin Prais-Hintz for the inspiration I got from her design in the September issue of Bead Trends. I loved the selection of chain links she used to feature one of her handmade focals and it totally jumpstarted this design.
Since I had all my Barbara beads out next to my new Diane nuggets, I did another necklace...a little shorter and more casual but just as fun.
I used some of the extra Czech glass to create a linked-up bracelet and some earrings to go together with everything. I don't normally do links, especially simple links, but it worked out wonderfully and even made it through my wear test. :)
There are a total of 369 guests at this party, so have fun seeing some new goods, checking out the work of old friends, and getting some novel inspiration!
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
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
There are a total of 369 guests at this party, so have fun seeing some new goods, checking out the work of old friends, and getting some novel inspiration!
What a cool and funky piece! LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous beads! I love the different chains you used too.
ReplyDeleteLoving both of the necklaces!
Deb x
Gorgeous! I love the light airy feeling that is created by all of the chain. The contrast between the color of the chain and the lightness of the bead is great. This is a gorgeous piece!
ReplyDeleteI really love both your pieces but the first one is stunning...right up my alley for taste! Love the colours, the different chains, the focal is outstanding and I adore the rustic simplicity....my favourite so far.
ReplyDeleteJenni
I really love what you have done with your bead soup! I especially love the muted colors of the enamel beads!
ReplyDeleteLove the earthy, organic look of the beads and your creations. Great pieces.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is definitely the long chained piece. Great idea and perfectly executed. Love it!
ReplyDeleteHi Jen! Very COOL pieces. You had a great partner. I always love using Diane's beads. I love how you added those little copper discs to the chain by the clasp in that last bracelet. that's an awesome effect!
ReplyDeleteWow, you created an entire beautiful Collection! Wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat jewelry Jen! I can see why you've gotten compliments when wearing it out!
ReplyDeleteStunning collection, love the colors and the added chain and the whole organic feel to it all. Beautiful pieces!
ReplyDeleteYep, Jen, you did it again! Stunning design. Even though I don't wear shorter necklaces, I love the shorter one, just because is shows off all those beauties right up front. My attention was immediately caught on the longer one with all the different types of chain. That is just great design.
ReplyDeleteThose are all so gorgeous and wearable! I love them!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors...beautiful designs.
ReplyDeleteLove all of them.
Love the mix of chains. They really look great but allow your beads to stand out. Nice soup!
ReplyDeleteThese are super cool - I love them both. The first set is amazingly wonderful and made me drool!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! You have created a terrific piece of wearable art. I like your use of color and texture and the great ceramic focal bead. Thank you for sharing your artistic process along the way. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteLori
LOVE IT! this necklace is simply devine jen...well done with your soup!
ReplyDeletehugs
hello gorgeous xxx
Oh, those colors and textures - a feast for the eyes!
ReplyDeleteoooh! ooh! love them all! the bracelets are way cool; nice color combos and the links look FAB u lous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful soup you made my friend, your work is truly stunning!! Thanks for sharing & all I can say is yummmmmy!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful beads and beautiful jewellery. And of course from you, amazing photos! You and Diane were an inspired pairing.
ReplyDeleteI love what you made- especially the casual necklace with the linked bracelet- just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pieces and photos! I love this yellow and blue theme you have going on. The pieces are very earthy and soft in color :)
ReplyDeletexo Genea
They're all lovely, and the long necklace is so rustic, and modern, and fresh, and earthy, and lovely all at once.
ReplyDeleteI love your designs! Very boho chic! I would wear them all. Yes--at the same time! :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Jen these pieces are amazing. You knocked the ball out of the park with them and I completely understand how you'd get compliments, too! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your pieces...your use of chain is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love the pieces. And the different chain links just add to the necklace. Very unique.
ReplyDeleteJen, I really love your long necklace with the beautiful mix of chain and components - and love your more "simple" necklace that features Barbara's bead as well. The color palette is soft and soothing...all beautiful pieces that are sure to receive many compliments!
ReplyDeleteLovely creations! You did a beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I love love love what you have done. Great colors and the long necklace is just stunning.
ReplyDeleteThree wonderful pieces, I like each of it!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Michi
I love it (them)! You've inspired me. I've has a long focal bead in my stash for some time and now I'm going to pull it out and play with some chain.
ReplyDeleteReally nice, I like how you handled the long focal bead.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous collection! Wonderful design and colors. The long necklace is my favorite! I love the different shapes and textures throughout it.
ReplyDeleteAll of your pieces are fab, fab, FABULOUS!! I would wear each of them OFTEN. I see that first necklace has already made into your header as well ;) I'm guessing you like it a-plenty too!
ReplyDeleteI'm off to do more hopping. . .Outstanding work!
Very cool results - I really like the mix of chains. It's perfect with the assortment of the bead textures. Yum!
ReplyDeleteLOVE that super-long one -- gimme (oh, that wasn't polite at all.) I really like it, can you tell?
ReplyDeleteYou have such a knack with design, from your jewelry to your blog!
I hope you'll join me next time! The badge and dates will be posted tomorrow, the 19th!
Love, Lori
All of your designs are beautiful, Jen! The long necklace with the chain really grabs me! :)
ReplyDeleteJen, your designs are so fresh and lovely. The color pallet of your soup is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWow - you always rock but all of these are amazing. I love the second set - that's a color combo I could just swim in forever. Soooooo looking forward to NEXT WEEKEND!
ReplyDeletewow - I loved your use of the different chains in the necklace. For some reason, all of these pieces made me think of being on a ship out in the ocean and I certainly sailed around enjoying your use of the fabulous beads and the color in all of the pieces you made.
ReplyDeleteSo completely wearable, I love it...
ReplyDeleteAmazing designs! The colors are perfect together, love the organic and earthy feel of your pieces.
ReplyDeleteI love them all!!!
ReplyDeleteJen - I loooove! I want! Especially that 1st set - it is right up my alley! See you this weekend?
ReplyDeleteWonderful, earthy designs! They're all so beautiful, and I love the bead colors combined with the metal.
ReplyDeleteGreat designs love the colors
ReplyDeleteBe blessed to be a blessing
Very, very pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove the color combo and the antique feel the piece has.
ReplyDeletestunning pieces, love the different chain elements
ReplyDeletetotally my style! Love that!
ReplyDeleteI'm not surprised you've gotten compliments - that necklace is stunning! And I like the other pieces, too. Great work with your soup!
ReplyDeleteI love the look with the chains. It is so interesting with al the different textures and materials. You hit a home run.
ReplyDeleteReally like the super long necklace, it's gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteoh what lovely pieces!!! one is more beautiful than the next! these have great flow and a great feel. that turquoise colored bracelet! i would wear that daily!!!
ReplyDeleteI like them all but I am really drawn to the long necklace. So my style! And I can see why you are getting tons of compliments on it.
ReplyDeleteJen- what stunning designs!! I especially love the first necklace, the spacing... the color... just gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pieces with wonderful color.
ReplyDeleteWow! I just love that long asymmetrical necklace!! The different chains gives it a little something extra... All of the other pieces are gorgeous as well!
ReplyDeleteYour jewelry is beautiful! Love the colors & all of the lovely details!!
ReplyDeleteOf course you got compliments when you wore the long one - it is wonderful and the other pieces as well. All of them are very creative. You do rock!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous jewellery! I really like the earthy colours, the balanced design, the mixed chains (now, that's a detail that makes a big difference!), all of it. Great job!
ReplyDeleteWhat fantastic creations with such a fun soup mix! I love the first necklace - definitely my style - and the second necklace would go with just about anything - beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteLove love! Such delicious pieces! I love the mixed chains! And the linked bracelet is one of my favorite styles :) Gorgeous, everything is just gorgeous! Diane's beads are amazing and you showcased them perfectly!
ReplyDeleteLove the long necklace - the colors are just beautiful Awesome work!
ReplyDeletebeautiful! both of them :o) and the beads are amazing ...
ReplyDeleteGreat piece, looks like something that will go with everything from a suit to jeans.
ReplyDeleteI adore everything that you have assembled here to the 1,00 power! So Soup-er cool!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that long necklace!! OMGosh!! It's just awesome!! :) Erin inspires me too, all the time!!
ReplyDeleteI bet you got tons of compliments, that necklace is stunning! I really like it, it's long, asymmetrical, in a turquoise colour, full of chains... Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAmbra
If I was shopping I would so buy this soup you made! It's fabulous. The organic feel can't go wrong with that.
ReplyDeleteI would wear the heck out of that first necklace. a cohesive composition of diverse elements. Love it!
ReplyDelete(Nice to meet you at ArtBliss, BTW!)
The nuggets look a bit like czech glass, a bit like real turquoise. Love the bracelet.
ReplyDeleteLove all of your pieces!
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful pieces, all. I love the long necklace and coordinating bracelet.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love all the pieces...the colors, the chain, the beads...I can see me wearing every piece..
ReplyDeleteGreat jewelry and great ideas.
ReplyDeleteLove it!
Still making the rounds and tasting all the soups! You got so many great looks from your soup. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteBoth pieces are fabulous! I love the organic feel of them... you had great beads to work with and you did an amazing job of pulling them all together. I love looking at all the interesting details in the first necklace.... the chain and wire work really makes it a wearable piece of art.
ReplyDeleteYes, I know, I am still making my way through the party, better late than never! I love that first necklace with the chain and the bead that Diane created is gorgeous! Isn't it great to be inspired by other artists to try something new or different, gotta love Erin, she is my hero :) Stunning work!
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