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My partner is Cindy over at Mommy's Dream who sent me a beautiful stash of beads to work with back in the beginning of July. I didn't quite get through all of the beads she sent, but I did make it through most! I made four separate pieces starting with the pretty shell focal she sent me. I created a simple helix chain for the base of a choker and added a peyote stitch loop to hang the shell from. I used peyote again in the back to create the triple button closure where I used some antique mother-of-pearl buttons. The necklace is very light weight as I used wood beads and small seed beads, so it is very comfortable to wear.
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The last piece I made used some pretty amber and blue beads that were included. I love this color of blue and wanted to pull the color out by using come cord to braid a bracelet and weave in the beads. I also stitched on another row of beads and finished it with a robin's egg blue wood button. Very comfortable and light weight to wear, and quite Boho.
I pushed myself with this blog hop to try all different types of beading. I used beadweaving, wire wrapping, stringing, sewing and macrame. Perhaps I can come up with a few more ways to challenge myself since I still have beads left. Thanks Cindy for a lovely bead soup!
Check out all the other beaders (here) participating in this first reveal.
WoW! That necklace is stunning! I LOVE the closure! (yeah, here I go again about closure, I think I am obsessed with them right now!)
ReplyDeleteLovely and then more.Love and Hugs Tanya
ReplyDeleteFantastic pieces! Each and every one of them! <3
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! Love what you did with those agates.
ReplyDeletethe blue knotted bracelet really says summer to me. I love love love the stone bracelets, I'd wear that everyday!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful works!
ReplyDeleteLove how you've weaved together the beads and that palm tree pendant is such a delight.
ReplyDeleteFantastic pieces - you're beadwork is great ... I really love the earrings and that first bracelet is so up my alley =)
ReplyDeleteWonderful pieces...Mommy's dream is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing pieces you've created! I especially LOVE the necklace with the shell as the focal piece!! So glad we were partners for this Bead Soup
ReplyDeleteBeautiful works! Love the earrings!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat designs! I am impressed by the fact you used so many styles of beading. Love the dangly earrings!
ReplyDeleteStunning ! Silver and red is not a combo that would come to me first thing, I admit, so I was pulled to the bracelet almost immediately. Love the earrings !
ReplyDeleteGreat variety. I too love the earrings. such an inventive design!
ReplyDeleteCynthia,
ReplyDeleteFantastic job on all of your pieces. I really like the choker it is beautiful! Awe heck they are all beautiful! Kudos to you on trying different techniques.
Therese
It is wonderful what this party has helped participants achieve - to try new techniques and stretched our repertoire of skills. I love how you used so many different methods of strings. Similar beads gave off such different feel because of that. I enjoyed looking at your creations. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that focal!!!
ReplyDeleteYour necklace shows it off perfectly . GORGEOUS design !
Very nice bracelets too !
Great Soup !!!
m.e. :)
Love all the pieces that were served from your soup. They all have their place and were well put together. Awesome beadwork and knotting!
ReplyDeleteI really LOVE that blue knotted bracelet. The necklace shows off your focal so nicely, too!
ReplyDeleteI really love the macrame bracelet and the hoopy soupy earrings. Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work on everything! I love the beading you did with with the tropical pendant. Your daughter looks adorable modeling. :) Those agate beads are right up my alley! I love earthy tones! This blog hop sounds like a perfect way to challenge yourself and improve your skills.
ReplyDeleteThe focal in the necklace is just gorgeous and you beaded it all together beautifully. I absolutely love the earrings and the bracelet is bright and pretty! Great job!
ReplyDeleteVery nice jewelries!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job with all your soup!
Lovely job. All very different.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful designs. Love the bracelet!
ReplyDeleteLove the work you did! Lovely pieces, the earrings are my favorite but...I am an earring freak!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I think my fav is the braided blue bracelet
ReplyDeleteEverything is beautiful! I love the diverse techniques you used! But those earrings are awesome!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou did a LOVELY job! I'm so glad you came to my party and I hope you come again!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great group of ingredients you received! I love the second bracelet. I might have to try that design. So simple but very effective!
ReplyDeleteIncredibly beautiful creations!! :)
ReplyDeleteYou did a fantastic job! I think you totally embraced the challenge, and I love the diversity of your pieces. The African Helix is very cool, that's a stitch I haven't tried yet. I love the blue braid, that was a great idea. Well done indeed!!!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with the carved shell necklace..the back is as beautiful as the front!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful jewelry. I love how you tried to use so many different techniques. I really love both of the bracelets.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! Love the shell focal :)It would've been so easy to overpower it in a design, but you did great :)
ReplyDeleteYou have a very lovely model as well ;)
great job.. love the earrings.
ReplyDeleteAwesome designs, I like how you finished the necklace with the fabric closure, just fab!
ReplyDeleteGreat pieces! I really love the bracelets!
ReplyDeleteGreat necklace and I love your mix of cord with the pieces.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to tell which one I liked best. They are stylish and unique in their own way. You were so thoughtful using different skills and techniques in your creation. This is hard especially when you have a deadline.
ReplyDeleteI also tried to be in your follower list but google did not let me. any way, now you know that I am following you no matter what. I'll try again. Take care my dear new friend. Dita.
Cynthia you bead weavers just amaze me. Lovely lovely work! I am really liking your choker!!
ReplyDeleteThe shell focal piece is so pretty all on it's own but the necklace you made with it is gorgeous!! I just love all of your jewelry you made with your soup!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely necklace. You make me wish I could stitch with seed beads.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work!
ReplyDeleteWow! All of your pieces are just incredible and I can't really pick out a favorite one as I would wear them all.
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful pieces! I think I have a favorite and along comes the next! Wonderfully done!
ReplyDeleteVery nice work!
ReplyDeleteLovely! I really like the combinations of techniques you've used.
ReplyDeleteOh! I've been waiting for pictures of your finished pieces - the necklace is SO beautiful! I love all the little details such as the peyote stitch at the back and mother-of-pearl buttons. Those dangly earrings are lovely too!
ReplyDeleteYou're so talented!
Have a terrific Sunday,
Duni
I really like the creative way you used the shell focal, and your pics rock.The coy look in the hat is a great touch. Love the juicy look of the bracelet you made with the toggle too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful designs! The necklace is a real stunner; the helix chain that you created is amazing! Love the knotting that you did for the bracelet as well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great set of pieces! Love the beadweaving and the knotting. Great jewelry!
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♥Sharon
The triple MOP closure is a great technique! Very pretty necklace!
ReplyDeleteI love toggle bracelets! So cute!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Ashley
Southern (California) Belle
I love everything you made with your soup. The shell necklace is my favourite, the beadweaving really complements the focal. Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteYour designs are beautiful! I love the necklace!
ReplyDeleteEverything is gorgeous, but I especially love the first necklace. The entire construction is so amazing. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking time to stop by and visit my BSBP reveal and leaving a comment. Have a wonderful weekend.
I especially like the earrings, with so many cool things going on.
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ReplyDeleteGreat job at pushing yourself to try new thing with the challenge - you ended up with some great pieces
ReplyDeleteLove everything you've done here, the beadwoven necklace in particular. Great to see so many techniques used.
ReplyDeleteI love how you made the focal stand out with bead weaving. It is beautiful. Also a lovely bracelet. I am slow getting around to all the blogs and lost some comments to boot!
ReplyDeleteI also love that you combined beadweaving and fiber into your pieces. I'm kind of partial to textile braiding and weaving of all sorts. You definitely pushed yourself to create some wonderfully wearable designs.
ReplyDeleteYou really did run the gamut in techniques and they all turned out so well. Nicely done!!
ReplyDeleteThat focal is stunning! You did a fantastic job with everything!!! =)
ReplyDeleteI really like your necklace. I like the helix strap & the closure a lot.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! I love the wooden beads used in the spiral with that focal!. Nice that you used so many of your beads.
ReplyDeletei love it all, but i really like the last bracelet...the colors are so vivid!
ReplyDeleteoh, you're good at very different techniques and i like to see you created so very different style pieces. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteawesome pieces!
ReplyDeleteLovely beadwork!! Love what you did with your bead soup!
ReplyDeleteAmazing beadwork, I am always blown away by the patience of seedbeaders. Love the macrame too!
ReplyDeleteYour macrame is wonderful. All your pieces are great.
ReplyDeleteWow, amazing pieces. I love the earrings. Great job with your bead soup.
ReplyDeleteLove your very simple but effective pieces! Any chance of a tutorial for that blue and brown knotted bracelet? :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the earrings!
ReplyDeleteciao dall'Italia
I think the earrings are my favorite of the grouping. I like their shape and the colors. But all of them are really great. It makes me want to learn how to use fibers more in my work.
ReplyDeleteMelissa Muir
http://design.kcjewelbox.com
I think the earrings are my favorite of the grouping. I like their shape and the colors. But all of them are really great. It makes me want to learn how to use fibers more in my work.
ReplyDeleteMelissa Muir
http://design.kcjewelbox.com
Bracelets are my favorite, and yet do them the least. Your treasures are inspiring. Great recipes!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pieces - all of them! Love the colours on all, I love the design of the necklace, the 3-button closeure is so elegeant and pretty.
ReplyDeleteThese are fun and bohemian and right on trend. Enjoy the day. Erin
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pieces! I love the rope you created for the pendant and of course those two gorgeous bracelets! You know I love waxed linen, but now you have me thinking I might really love that blue cord too! =)
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