Saturday, September 17, 2011

Bead Soup Blog Party - REVEAL!

First off, I would like to thank Lori Anderson, for hosting this very fun event - and for pairing me with a terrific partner.  Next I want to thank my Bead Soup partner - Alison at BeadsByEarthTones, for such a beautiful bead soup!

 

While I typically select brighter colors for my beading, I am a nature lover at heart, and these beads really spoke to me.  I immediately honed in on the handmade focal and matching clay pieces from Alison's Organics collection.

I liked the way the lapis stones had a creamy tint to them and decided to add that to the piece I wanted to create.  The copper beads were such a perfect compliment to the focal, so I whipped up some peyote beaded tubes to go along with the rest of the copper.  And without further ado - here is my first BSBP piece:
 
I also had some blue died wooden beads and some copper colored fire polished beads to complement.  
 
I bezeled the smaller clay pieces with denim seed beads in a right angle weave bezel...and for the focal I embroidered around the focal and did a small netted bezel.
 
Usually - I buy clothes and then make something to go with them....this time I bought a shirt to go with the piece I made!
 

But alas - I still had many beautiful beads left from Alison's awesome soup!

I especially loved the dark carved wood bead and wanted to be sure to highlight that.  As I began going through my stash I came across some very old beads.  

 

I received these beads many years ago.  They were a gift from one of my employees at a restaurant I used to manage.....in 1997-1999!  Florcita had visited her home country of Peru and I was in my third year of beading...it was so sweet of her bring these back for me!  However, in all these years, this string of actual SEED beads, stayed in a box labeled "natural beads".   When I pulled them out, I knew the ridged dark brown seed would be perfect for this portion of the soup.  (As an aside, these were a wonderful re-discovery in my beads stash, I look forward to exploring the other 'seed beads' in this collection.)

After a bit of culling the cracked seeds, I put them together with some round jade stones for my second BSBP piece!
 
I also had some blond colored wooden beads I added to this piece.
This was a spectacular BSBP experience for me.  My husband even commented on "how much fun" I was having with it and noted my excitement for the reveal.  I plan to visit all the participants' blogs, no matter how long it takes.  I hope everyone had as much fun as I did!!  

Here is the soup I sent Alison and I can't wait to see what she did with it!


And finally - here is a list of all the participants - happy blog visiting!
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
5. Amanda Cargill Austin and Charlene Sevier
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
50. Christine Stonefield and Dee Wingrove-Smith


51. Cilla Watkins and Johanna Rhodes
52. Cindy Wimmer and Riki Schumacher
53. CJ Baushka and Cory Celaya
54. Courtney Breul and Joanna Matuszczyk
55. Cristi Clothier and Kathleen Robinson Young
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
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149 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    I love the blues in the pendant and what lovely beads you had to work with. Both necklaces are nice but the first one really speaks to me!!! Love the shirt you bought to go with it.

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  2. HelmitarhaSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Gorgeous pieces! Especially love the first one! ;)

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  3. earthlyjewelsSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Hello from Earthly Jewels…

    I’ve been so excited about the bead soup party and now it’s time to make my rounds!

    OOh i really love what you've done to your bead soup! I especially love the bead woven one! Amazing work!

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  4. JoSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    I love how you have set the focals - such a lot of work! My personal favourite though is the second piece as I just love the wire pendant and the mix of woods.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Oh my! Those are two fantastic, and very different, creations you have there! The first necklace took my breath away - I wasn't expecting all that detailed beadwork. And bravo for truly delving into your bead stash and making that second piece work!

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  6. EB Bead and Metal Works, LLCSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Gorgeous pieces! I love the first one you created, love those cream colors and blues and coppers. I also think the second one is fabulous -love the browns and greens and that focal weave pendant is awesome! Stunning pieces!

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  7. TracySeptember 17, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Oh wow - what gorgeous creations. I just love both of your designs. :)

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  8. moonlitfantaseasSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    wow very nice

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  9. Nat MonkivitchSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Oooooh Lovely stuff but that top necklace is just divine!!!!

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  10. Christine AltmillerSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Gorgeous! what great earth and sky going on with the one you did the beadweaving on. seeing it on you makes the understated colors pop to life.

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  11. UnknownSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I like it very much! Thank's!
    Marina

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  12. AliceSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Wow, both pieces are lovely, but that first one has to be my favorite. I love how you showcased the focal with a beaded edge without hiding its beauty.

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  13. UnknownSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Your work is exquisite! Marvelous, Breathtaking...can't say enough!

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  14. BluMoonSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    What beautiful beadwork I love the tree focal and the blue compliments it so well!
    Jackie

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  15. Angel WhispererSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    That first necklace is GORGEOUS !!

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  16. I LOVE color!September 17, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Oh my Goodness your creation is to die for stunning. Be Blessed to be a blessing

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  17. KristiSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    WOW I so admire what it takes to work with those little beads, gorgeous result!!!

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  18. DaviniaDesignSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Well, I must say that both pieces are gorgeous.
    I love the fact that you actually bought your clothes to go with the necklace :) I do believe you like it...

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  19. UnknownSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Beautiful seed bead work, and what lovely designs! Perfect for fall, and I love both of them!

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  20. AnnSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Love the way you used the seed beads with your soup mix, you've really put everything together beautifully.

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  21. chrisSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Wow! What lovely work. I am a true fan of bead embroidery, well done!

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  22. CraftyHopeSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    You bead soup was definitely a lot of fun. The neutrals left you open to a lot of color choices. Both necklaces are just great. Your beadwork is stunning!

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  23. AliceSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    since I am a off-loom beadweaver myself I love what you did with the first piece and it looks so nice on. It is so calming and I love the greenish tone of the second piece and how wonderful that you "found" the pod beads in your stash that seemed to be just waiting for this creation. Great work.
    Alice's Beads and Baubles

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  24. VSSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    What a beautiful soup you made my friend, your work is truly stunning!! Thanks for sharing & all I can say is yummmmmy!!!

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    absolutely stunning beadwork!!! I love the first one!! Beautiful!!!

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  26. EmandaJSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Wow, so different from your usual color scheme, and yet you really pulled it off! Great job.

    Enjoy the hop,
    Emanda

    http://artemisiastudio.blogspot.com/2011/09/bead-soup-reveal.html

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  27. sallaSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    lovely!

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  28. Honey from the BeeSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Nice Amy! The first one you made is really stunning. Love the organic feel of the focals and your seed bead work sets them off great!

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  29. Sally AndersonSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    What a beautiful job you did, Amy! I love (and would wear) both of these pieces. Way to go!!!

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  30. Karyn BSeptember 17, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Lovely! Both turned out great. I especially love the serenity in the first one.

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  31. MaggieSeptember 17, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    I wish I could just whip up some beads like you did to make that first piece! It is outstanding.

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  32. AlisonSeptember 17, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    AMY! You did an AMAZING job!!!
    It makes me happy to know my beads are in such talented hands...your designs take my breath away!
    Thank you for being my partner and thank you for taking my palette to a new realm!

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  33. CynthiaSeptember 17, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    I love both of them, your designs are awesome!

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  34. Tammy JonesSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Gorgeous pieces! I love the colors you used.

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  35. la mar de bonitaSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Wonderful pieces, you did a great job!
    Greetings, Michi

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  36. Recycled Cottage & GardenSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Fabulous! I love the first piece as it has a Native American feel to it. You do wonderful work!

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  37. Norma's Bag BoutiqueSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Wow! Great work! I love that carved wood bead and how you used it.

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  38. ShymeSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Lovely necklaces! I really like the bead embroidery one, lovely with the netted bezel!

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  39. Shay StoneSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Wow! You did some spectacular work with your soup! Good for you for buying clothes to go with the necklace :)

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  40. ShirleySeptember 17, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Amy, I loved the whole look of the first one so much, I was just full! Then you had to go offer the second one! And in a totally different way, it was just as awesome as the first! Way to go girl!!!

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  41. JLYNNJEWELSSeptember 17, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Your Angel Weave needlart is spectacular - it totally framed that focal and just made me sigh - beautiful mix, beautiful work :)

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  42. Sweet Willow DesignsSeptember 17, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Great beading to create bezels for the wonder focal beads. Also, the second piece using the natural seeds is just great.

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  43. ChristineSeptember 17, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Wow! Stunning work! I have such respect for people like you who excel with seed beads and stitching....not a technique I am drawn to at all, but the effect is just wonderful when in capable hands! Beautiful work!

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  44. Courtney BreulSeptember 17, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Your work is beautiful! I love what you cooked up and that focal is stunning.

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  45. ChrissySeptember 17, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Excellent bead work! Love the focal bead too...all of the beads are amazing!

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  46. MariannaSeptember 17, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    wow!!! The detail and colors in that first necklace is absolutely gorgeous! and I LOVE all the earthy tones and style of the other pieces too. Great job!

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  47. T...September 17, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    very nice, your work is beautiful

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  48. Loris GlassworksSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Wonderful! You have created two terrific pieces of wearable art. I like your use of color and texture and the great fall colors in the second necklace. Thank you for sharing your artistic process with us. Cheers!
    Lori

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  49. SandraSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    What gorgeous creations, I never would have thought seed beads would go with the kind of bead soup sent to you - but you made it work! I love on the combination of colors, turquoise with ivory/cream. But that other necklace is quite marvelous too, what a sweet rediscovery of those actual "seed" beads! And, om nom, jade. I do love jade. Always and ever. Nothing can go wrong with it.

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  50. Karin SlatonSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Fabulous soup from Alison and oh, what you've done with it! I love both of your designs - I was drooling over your first necklace, and then scrolled down to the second - a wonderful mix of muted greens and browns that you've blended perfectly with the woven focal. Gorgeous work!

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  51. UnknownSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    OMG! What a great idea with the organic beads!! One of my favorites!! See ya, Doris

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  52. Jean Katherine BaldridgeSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    I gasped with delight when I saw what you created with your soup. What treasures!

    best wishes, jean

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  53. Shai WilliamsSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    I am in awe of that first necklace. Just gorgeous!

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  54. ChristineSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Lovely necklaces! The bead work on your first necklace is stunning!!

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  55. Lupe MeterSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Beautiful necklaces! Loved that you beaded around the focal bead in your first creation...awesome work! You did an awesome job on both them!

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  56. Serena TrentSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Wonderful bead work!

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  57. AndreaSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    I am a seed bead person myself. I love what you did with her spectacular nature beads. It adorned it, but did not overwhelm it. And your second piece ... I would wear daily with jeans. Great work. Andrea Trank, Heaven Lane Creations

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  58. Karyn September 17, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    I love everything but being a bead embroidery kind of gal I especially love the first one. Beautiful!

    Karyn

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  59. WendySeptember 17, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Wow, both pieces are lovely!

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  60. UnknownSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Lovely creations!! Especially the nature necklace!

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  61. rosebud101September 17, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    I love what you did! I think you'll enjoy wearing your pieces!

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  62. Pretty ThingsSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    I 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.

    I so impressed with your work! Very, very beautiful!

    I hope you’ll participate again!

    Love, Lori

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  63. KayzKreationzSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I love both pieces. And your seed bead work is awesome. It really sets off the focal and the matching beads. But the 2nd piece really speaks to me. Maybe because I too got some seed beads from Peru a couple of years ago when I went. But I gave them to my DIL and didn't keep any for myself. :( I know she'll share if I ask though. :) Wonderful job.

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  64. Therese's TreasuresSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Very Beautiful and unique necklaces Amy. Your first necklace with the beaded beads and the bezeled ceramic beads and pendant is gorgeous. I love the fact that you used the real seed beads in your second necklace and they are the perfect match with the jade beads, wooden beads, and the wired pendant.
    Therese

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  65. UnknownSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    I am always in awe of seed beadwork, beautiful piece, & the shirt you bought to wear w/ this is perfect, the neckline compliments the necklace so well.the (plant) seed beads are bananas, I am a little jealous I didn't make this piece

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  66. JenniSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    I love both the different looks..but your seed bead piece is really special , gorgeous colours. Love the pairing of the green and real seeds and the wire focal element is fab..love it.
    jenni

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  67. Lara LutrickSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Wonderful work. Love them both.

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  68. Pam @ The Blue BetweenSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    really beautiful!! The first one is so soft and wonderful - really special. The second one is great too.

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  69. horimarikaSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    I love both but the first one... hmmm.. sooooo lovely!

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  70. coffeeaddictSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    The first necklace is like a winter wonederland. Both pieces are very visually striking :-)

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  71. hello gorgeousSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    two gorgeous pieces to share with us....well done on your bead soup sweetie! ;o)

    hugs

    hello gorgeous xxx

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  72. Clayworks by Lisa BoucherSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Very impressive! That's amazing what you did with that clay focal & matching beads! Both finished pieces turned out beautiful & have a very unique and artsy quality.

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  73. m.e.September 18, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    I am in awe of your seed bead work !
    I especially love that first necklace
    Great Soup !
    m.e. :)

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  74. Lori Bowring MichaudSeptember 18, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Gorgeous pieces! Beautiful seed bead work! I wish I had the patience for it.

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  75. Wendy & Megan ChamberlainSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I am loving the Bead Soup Blog Party. Seeing all the different creations is quite amazing. Love your focal with the beadwork, but then I am an unrepentant seed bead lover and hoarder.

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  76. Claire MaunsellSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Love the components and am wildly impressed with what you did with them. I find seed beads very difficult to work with and you make it look so natural. Particularly impressive is the way they work with the larger, chunkier more natural looking pieces you received in your soup! I will never curse seed beads again (except when my large clumsy fingers drop them for the hundredth time...)

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  77. Kym Hunter DesignsSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Both of the pieces that you made are beautiful! I love your bead work on the first piece. Gorgeous!

    Enjoy your week!

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  78. The Last Day OneSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Beautifully done, the beadwork sets off the focals so nicely.

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  79. Marie CrampSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    It could not have turned out better! Truly magnificent piece!! If that is you wearing it, it is perfect on you :)

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  80. Spirited EarthSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    both pieces are beautiful but the work on the first is stunning

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  81. Jess Italia LincolnSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Beautiful soup! Love the beadwork around the focal. I've always wanted to learn that technique. Maybe someday!

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  82. UnknownSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Wow, you did such an amazing job on all your pieces! Especially love the amazing seed bead work on the first necklace, and the fact that you *had* to buy a new blouse to go with it definitely makes you my sort of gal! ;-D

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  83. AquariartSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    I really,truly,dearly love, did I say love, love,love your first piece!! Love the rustic beads you got and the colors you chose to encase them in with your wonderful beading. If you decide to sell that piece please contact me first!!!

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  84. Kristi KyleSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    What a clever twist on the beads you were given. You totally breathed even more life into them. Well done - really beautiful!

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  85. Stephanie LaRosaSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Beautiful beadwork on your necklace! Great job!

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  86. BobbieSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    As a fellow seed beady gal, I like what you did with the handmade beads - great ornamentation without overwhelming their delicacy. And the second necklace is pretty darned fabulous too. This was fun, wasn't it?

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  87. UnknownSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Wow what a beautiful pc youve made! I love love your beadwork! This shows so much effort and is one lovely creation! Great Soup!!

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  88. KateSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    I love what you did with Allison's beads! I think the contrast between your style and hers is a great example of what the BSBP is all about.

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  89. KateSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    *Amanda, not Allison, sorry...my blog hopping is getting to me ;)

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  90. DebbieSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I especially like your second BS project.. Love the green, wood and wire piece together.

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  91. OhAllisonBeadingSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Wow! Great job on both pieces, but the first one really speaks to me. The focal has almost a "wintry" feel, and with the turquoise color that adds almost a Native American touch! Job well done! :)

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  92. Laura TwifordSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Incredible artistry! Love how you beaded the focals in that first necklcae, simply amazing!

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  93. UnknownSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    You so captured my heart with that first piece! I am totally in love with it! What a remarkable beader and sweetheart you are!!!!

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  94. BeetiqueSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    I loved the things you created. I didn't do the soup. Hopefully I will do one someday.

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  95. Palimpa LimSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    I must confess that I am not into beaded necklaces, but I do LOVE your bead work in the first necklace!!! This is amazing!
    Both pieces are stunners. Seriously. Just wow!

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  96. ClickNCameraSeptember 18, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    These are gorgeous! The first one is so amazing, all I can say is that I love it...

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  97. CorySeptember 18, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Amazing beadwork and a lovely design.

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  98. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Really beautiful pieces...those bead tubes are the perfect compliment to the beads you recieved. And I love what you did with the focal.

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  99. LorettaSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    I love both of your designs. I really admire your seed bead work. I don't seem to have the patience for that, not to speak of the eyesight.
    Great job!

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  100. JuLeeSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    What a beautiful job you did with the seed bead work. I am in awe of people who can work with seed beads as well as you. And, OMG, I have a necklace made of real seeds too. I have often thought about taking it apart and now that I see what can be done, think I will tackle it in the next several months.

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  101. SkyeSeptember 18, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    omg >.< Both pieces are absolutely stunning! I can't stitch or bezel to save my hide so I am in awe of those who can, but both of these are just ... I just flippin' love them!

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  102. My Life Under the BusSeptember 18, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    OMG!!! Those beaded beads are just gorgeous fantastic soup!

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  103. Shannon ChomanczukSeptember 18, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    That first necklace is stunning!

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  104. UnknownSeptember 18, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Such patience with tiny beads...something I lack! Lol! Beautiful!

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  105. HollySeptember 18, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Amy - oh wow, what beautiful pieces you've made! I love how you pulled out the old stash and it worked so perfectly with the new stash! Way to go, girl!

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  106. BrynaSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    I'm in love with the first one but both are wonderful! Great job!

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  107. Snazzy Doodle DesignsSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Great necklaces! Love the bezel you did on the first one

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  108. ElizabethSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    You did an amazing job setting off those beautiful organic beads!! the denim colors and your beaded peyote tubes are perfect for it!! LOVE IT!!!!!!

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  109. Elysian StudiosSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    I can't decide which piece I like more- lovely colors and design! Beautiful work!

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  110. Jennifer JanglesSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Wow! What a pretty necklace. It looks great on you.

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  111. Here Bead DragonsSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Both pieces are great looking.
    ~cryssT

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  112. BeadaholiqueSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    We (Andrea & Julie) are both huge fans of the bead weaving, and you did such an outstanding job!! We especially love the beaded bezel around that gorgeous pendant. Love both pieces! Bravo!

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  113. GlassBeadArtSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    The first necklace is my favorite! Stunning!

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  114. JennySeptember 19, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Stunning! Love the peyote tubes, and the copper really draws attention to the dark tones in the focal bead. And the second piece as well! So lovely, organic and woodsy. Gorgeous work!

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  115. Lola XSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Such a great post! Love visiting your blog!

    Lola x
    http://lola-x.blogspot.com

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  116. Diana P.September 19, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Your bead embroidery is wonderful! I wish I had the patience to do that!

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  117. UnknownSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Awesome bead soup, your bead work is incredible.

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  118. DaviniaSeptember 20, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Your first piece just stopped me in my tracks. It is truly beautiful, the way you highlighted the pendant with the seed beads is just gorgeous.

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  119. JuliSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    beautiful colours, shapes - really great job!

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  120. diane hawkeySeptember 20, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    I love the bead work you did. Wonderful!

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  121. LolaSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    SO BEAUTIFUL! Your designs are amazing!

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  122. RebeccaSeptember 20, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Beautiful! And it really suits you too.

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  123. SueBeadsSeptember 20, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Really love your necklaces, that first one is some amazing beadwork!

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  124. Michelle MachSeptember 20, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    That first necklace is amazing!

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  125. StaceySeptember 20, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Really beautiful - love those clay pieces and they way you created with it - they way it wears - it just feels special - like it might tell a story! And that focal on the second piece - awesome!!

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  126. Myléne HillamSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Wow, two great but totally different pieces. You received wonderful focals in your beadsoup and did such a great job using them. I loved the beaded one.... but then you showed us the strung one.... I love it. And I love how you came by those beads... wonderful story!

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  127. Mary K. McGrawSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Both of your pieces are lovely. Love your bead embroidery and bead weaving. Great job.

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  128. ReginaSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Wow, both your necklaces are gorgeous. You did a great job, each one so different and both so beautiful.

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  129. Sweet FreedomSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    I love your beadwoven piece - I am just a sucker for weaving!!

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  130. Clarity Of PurpleSageSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    your work is just breath taking!! love the first pendant-love that you kept with the organic feel of the clay beads!!
    Well done!!

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  131. TesoriTrovatiSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Oh, how pretty that pendant is! I love what you did with it. It looks made for a blue jean day!
    Enjoy the day!
    Erin

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  132. fireflymystSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Still blog hopping:>)

    Awesome designs!

    Love the colors and and your bead work!

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  133. Firefly VisionsSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    I cannot believe how many pieces you were able to create from your soup. I must say that I am in awe of your ability to work with seed beads.

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  134. ~IngridSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    WOW! You created amazing jewelry! I am not a seed beader and am in awe! Great job!
    Ingrid ~Wrapped In Silver

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  135. horimarikaSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I like the jewelry you made. The necklace with blue is just pretty. I like you style really.

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  136. Heidi PostSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    I'm super impressed by the first one - bead weaving seems so difficult! But I also love what you did with the second one :)

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  137. Marian HertzogSeptember 24, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Amy I love what you did with your soup! Glad you showed the first piece on you with your new shirt... looks great! Those seeds sounded fun to work with too. Fun is the best part of this!

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  138. SoulsFireDesignsSeptember 25, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Love the bezel! So cool! And that second necklace is just stunning!

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  139. Cheryl K RoeSeptember 25, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Beautiful designs.

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  140. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    I like how you incorporated the focal bead in your style, but I must confess that I prefer the second piece.

    Ambra

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  141. NancySeptember 26, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    OH your pieces have taken my breath away. What a lovely combination of beadweaving and color on the first. You complimented the focal so beautifully. I love the second as well, drawing the eye to the wonderful wire wrapped pendant! Beautiful!

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  142. Tara P.September 27, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Both of them are terrific! Seed beaders never fail to amaze me! Love them both!

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  143. Geanina September 28, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    How beautiful! I love them both : that tree focal is gorgeous and goes so well the blue beads; also love the wooden beads with jade together :)
    Geanina.

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  144. TerriSeptember 29, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Beautiful beads and your bead work is just amazing! You did a Soup-er job with your soup mix!

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  145. ManekiSeptember 29, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Beautiful necklaces! I really like the colours and design of the second one, but I love the first one. The design/style is great and you've framed the pendant so well. Fab job!

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  146. Kari CarriganOctober 1, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Love the necklaces! I also love that you bought a shirt to match the necklace, I've done that before!

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  147. Christine HansenOctober 3, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Amy - I love what you did with your Bead Soup - but had to giggle at "so I whipped up some peyote beaded tubes" - as I write this, I'm still giggling...you talk about "whipping up peyote stitch" like I talk about whipping up a pot of oatmeal, lolol. And those REAL SEED beads - that was an inspired addition if you ask me. p.s. don't feel bad about having beads in your stash for years and years - they don't go bad, lol.

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  148. LissCOctober 10, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    WOW WOW. Your pieces turned out beautiful. I just LOVE LOVE LOVE the first one. And the kit you sent looks like so much fun! can't wait to go see what your partner made.

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  149. Sandi VolpeOctober 13, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Beautiful work on all.

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