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Saturday, March 30, 2013

Bead Soup Reveal

It is finally here-reveal day!  I'm excited to show you what I made with the lovely bead soup sent by my new friend, Dee Clark.  This is the first time I participated in the Bead Soup Blog Hop and I'm here to tell you that I'm sorry I missed it before.  It has been so much fun visiting other blogs to see not only what they sent and received but to find lots of wonderful blogs and have the chance to meet new creative people. 

This is the soup I received from Dee...


The soup I received from Dee was beautiful and a departure from what I would normally choose to work with.  It has made me more aware that it good to try new things-there is always something to be learned.  While visiting Dee's blog I noticed that she does viking knit.   I have wanted to learn this technique for a long time and this gave me the push I needed to stop putting it off and just do it!  

The lovely mix of Dee's handmade glass beads and ceramic focal called for something special to set them off and I think the viking knit chain did just that.  


The soup also contained beautiful bead caps-the perfect thing to finish the wire wrapped beads.


 The chain is made up of wire wrapped beads and my favorite hammered and soldered circle links.


Dee sent such wonderful mixture that I wanted to use a few more beads.
So this is the second necklace I made using the green poppy jasper and a few of the seed beads.




 Hope you like my necklaces!

Now I'm off to see what you made!

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56 comments:

  1. BreanaMarch 30, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Very pretty! Thanks for sharing
    Breana

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  2. Dee ClarkMarch 30, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Love it Love it Love it!!! You did a great job - I've learned much from this, next time I will include enough to do several pieces. I love your work and being published TWICE! what an accomplishment. Happy Easter!

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  3. PiPaMarch 30, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Gorgeous necklaces, I especially love the second one!Love the mixed media

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  4. Krafty Max OriginalsMarch 30, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Very nice. I love the long finding you used on the first necklace! Very nice!! ~KM http://kraftymax.blogspot.com/2013/03/7th-bead-soup-blog-party-reveal-33113.html

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  5. Beti HorvathMarch 30, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Love what you did with a yummy soup mix!

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  6. april grinawayMarch 30, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Beautiful work...love your creative designs...

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  7. Perl - EniMarch 30, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    You did a good job with your lovely soup!

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  8. Dolores RamlMarch 30, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    Lovely pieces, I especially love the first one.

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  9. CindyMarch 30, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Great soup and beautiful necklaces!

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  10. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    The viking knit is amazing ! I really love all these mellow colors together. Beautiful pot of soup, darling !

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  11. ShirazMarch 30, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Really love how these came together. You have a beautiful sense of design.

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  12. CornerstoregoddessMarch 30, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    Beautiful combining of elements. I especially like the first necklace, blending the chain and focal and wire wrapping. Cool!

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  13. Giorgia RossiniMarch 30, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    I'm on the 3rd reveal, I'm partecipating for the 3rd time on BSBP, I'm visiting all blogs...
    beautiful necklaces, I love them both, great work!
    ciao dall'Italia

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  14. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    Wish I could say I love one more than the other, but they are both just stunning! Love that enamel focal, and the blue bead above it really sets it off. The soft ribbon in the other necklace is so pretty and feminine, totally sets the tone for that necklace. What a wonderful time you had with your soup!

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  15. Sea of DreamsMarch 30, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Such beautiful necklaces! I really love the look of the first one.

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  16. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    Great necklaces! Love the viking knit chain with the pendant.

    I’m in the third reveal. Can’t wait.
    kathy

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  17. JaneMichaelMarch 30, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    I love how you have combined your materials! Very rich texture!

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  18. AnnMarch 30, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    Your necklaces are great. I can't believe that this was your first attempt at viking knit. It's so even and perfect. Fantastic!

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  19. Maria Rosa SharrowMarch 30, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    Simply gorgeous necklaces. Great job with your soup.

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  20. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    very nice

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  21. Dry GulchMarch 31, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    Both necklaces are beautiful, might be a little partial to that second necklace though!

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  22. Linda A.March 31, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    GORGEOUS!

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  23. ChelleMarch 31, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    Def one of my fav designers... simply gorgeous.

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  24. KarinMarch 31, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Beautiful work - the beads are transformed in your work!

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  25. baymoondesignMarch 31, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    I have been wanting to try the viking knit also. Now, that I see your success perhaps I will give it a try. All of your pieces are lovely.

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  26. AnonymousMarch 31, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    Love the viking knit and the soldered copper rings, both pieces are beautiful designs

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  27. KepiMarch 31, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    Love your necklaces, both are absolutely beautiful!

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  28. Laura BrackenMarch 31, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    Great necklaces. I love the Viking knit!

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  29. DianaMarch 31, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    I commend you in learning Viking Knit. I love it myself. Your piece featuring the Viking Knit is beautiful! Congrats!
    Tootles

    Diana

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  30. Sandra PendragonMarch 31, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Great soup! I love your soldered copper circles and your viking knit. Love your idea about sending an egg through the mail too! Wonder if I can remember it for next year =)

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  31. Kat BMMarch 31, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    love how you handled your materials !! good job.. I looked at some of the other posts and you have a lovely family

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  32. bailaoraMarch 31, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    creative designs, i like fabric in your work!

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  33. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    your designs are fabulous!!

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  34. LeanneMarch 31, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    Very nice - I really like the fabric!

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  35. CraftyHopeMarch 31, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    I've never tried Viking knit either and now YOU've got me interested in it!! Both of your necklaces are sublime!!

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  36. Kumi FisherApril 1, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    Lovely work and love the viking knit!

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  37. EWA gyöngyös világa! / EWA's World of Beads!April 1, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    Fantastic jewels!Beautiful works! Congrats!

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  38. PepitaApril 1, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    Beautiful pieces, Linda!!!

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  39. Just BeadsApril 1, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    Love the first necklace.. and the second too. Especially I love the viking knit!

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  40. UnknownApril 1, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    Just love ♥ it Linda, I admire your Viking knitting :-)

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  41. UnknownApril 1, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Wow! If that's your first attempt at Viking Knit I am very impressed! Your necklaces are both beautiful....just my cup of tea.

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  42. AnonymousApril 1, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Wow! So cool looking. I love the colors and your design! Nicely thought out!

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  43. ShaezochaApril 1, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    I can see your astetic come through and the results are creative and beautiful.

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  44. Shari ReplogleApril 1, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Absolutely wonderful! I love the first necklace, and can't believe that was your
    first time with the viking knit, its beautiful!
    ~Shari

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  45. CynthiaApril 2, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    Wonderful soup! I'm impressed you just learned viking knit for this challenge.

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  46. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    That ceramic focal is awesome and your use of Viking knit in your necklace is beautiful. I love the colors and your designs rock! Thank you for sharing your talents with us!

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  47. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    Your piece is really stunning! I love the viking knit and chain...beautiful piece.

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  48. RachelApril 2, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    Very nice work! Congrats on conquering the viking knit! It's on my to-do list, too! :)

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  49. Becky PancakeApril 2, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    The viking knit necklace is awesome. Kudos on trying something new. It turned out beautiful.

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  50. AnonymousApril 2, 2013 at 10:53 PM

    Ooo - they are both gorgeous pieces! Congrats on trying the viking knit, too. :)

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  51. LeeLu CreationsApril 3, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Love the colors in the first necklace!

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  52. BobbieApril 3, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    Both pieces are beautiful - and with the two different color combinations, you can wear these any day of the year!

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  53. NchantmeApril 4, 2013 at 2:19 AM

    Beautiful necklaces! Viking knit is my favorite!

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  54. KimberlyApril 5, 2013 at 2:43 AM

    What beautiful pieces, great results with your soup!

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  55. Lori AndersonApril 6, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Love your Viking knit! So beautiful. Thanks for spending so much time on making beautiful things for the party!

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  56. SusanmApril 7, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Both necklaces are stunning. Your Viking knit really highlights the focal in necklace no. 1. Love the pop of colour from the ribbon in your second necklace.

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