Saturday, March 3, 2012

Bead Soup!

I really struggled with this one!
The colors were not my cup of tea and I really had trouble creating something that I really, really liked. In the end, I decided to create this long lariat-style charm necklace.


I used the beautiful Earthenwood focal and added little charms of amazonite and pewter with pink czech glass leaves.
I loved the pink leather cord she sent along, so I cut it long, looped it over in a lark's head knot and used the silver loop toggle to hold it together.



This one is for my mom. I know she'll love the colors and length.
I hope you enjoy hopping around the blogs today.
Thank you Lori for this round of Bead Soup!
I enjoyed the challenge!


Here's the list so you can keep hopping!
Or you can visit Lori's blog below to see a Linky List with photo sneak peeks of all the creations.
Enjoy your weekend!


Hostess, Lori Anderson Special Book Sneak Peeks, Cindy Wimmer
1.  Adlinah Kamsir (Singapore) and Hajer Waheed (Kingdom of Bahrain)
2. Adrienn Lukacs (Hungary) and Agata Grygiel (Poland)
3.  Agi Kiss (Hungary) and Carolien Muller-Genger (the Netherlands)
4.  Agnes Asztalos (Hungary) and B.R. Kuhlman
7.  Alicia Marinache (Canada) and Dita Basu
15.  Bonnie Coursolle (Canada) and Fay Wolfenden (Canada)
16.  Carmel McGinley (Australia) and Tracy Stillman (Australia)
21.  Cheryl Brown (Canada) and Diana Ptaszynski
22.  Christina Stofmeel (the Netherlands) and Eva Kovacs (Hungary)
24.  Cilla Watkins (Canada) and Elaine Robitaille (Canada)
25.  Sabrina Straub (Switzerland) and Kathy Combs
32.  Dee Elgie (UK) and Joanne Lockwood (UK)
33.  Dian Hierschel (Germany) and Eniko Fabian (Austria)
37.  Doris Stumpf (Germany) and Eszter Czibulyas (Hungary)
39.  Elke Leonhardt-Rath (Germany) and Marjolein Trewavas (UK)
41.  Erika Nooteboom (the Netherlands) and Giorgia Rossini (Italy)
43.  Evelyn Duberry (Canada) and Gaea Cannaday
45.  Ginger Bishop (military, Okinawa) and Martina Nagele (Germany)
48.  Helene Goldberg (Australia) and Karen Vincent
54.  Joanna Matuszczyk (Poland) and Julianna Kis (Hungary)
55.  Joanne Tinley (UK) and Michaela Pabeschitz (Austria)
65.  Kristina Johansson (Sweden) and Penny Neville (Canada)
66.  Krisztina Erlaki-Toth (Hungary) and Nicole Keller (Germany)
76.  Lori Finney (Canada) and Marie-Noel Voyer-Cramp (Canada)
78.  Marta Kaczerowska (Poland) and Milla Starchik (Canada)
83.  Michelle Jensen and Sandra Young (Canada)
92.  Rosa Maria Cuevas (Mexico) and Tejae Floyde
93.  Sabine Dittrich (Germany) and Sally Russick
95.  Shanti Johnson and Tracy Mok (Canada)
97.  Sonya Stille and Traci Zeller (Canada)
98.  Stefanie Teufel (Germany) and Tania Hagen (New Zealand)
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65 comments:

  1. Pearl and PebbleMarch 3, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Marcie this is so pretty! You did a beautiful job and your mother will love this!

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  2. elisabeth March 3, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Marcie - so beautiful! What a fun necklace!

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  3. Michelle WMarch 3, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    So pretty! I love the design of the necklace and the colors are beautiful!

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  4. Cindy CimaMarch 3, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Looks like you did a wonderful job with the colors even though they were not what you were used to - beautiful job! Your mom is a lucky woman!

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  5. N Valentine StudioMarch 3, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    I love what you did with your soup! I also love what you sent Lori, wow!

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  6. UnknownMarch 3, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    Even if it is not your normal palette you sure pulled from your creativity and made one beautiful treasure that I am sure your Mom will brag about!

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  7. ManekiMarch 3, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Very pretty and romantic necklace! The toggle ring works perfectly as a decorative "bail". Great job, not least considering that the colours were tricky for you.

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  8. JennMarch 3, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    Your struggles were worth it, it's a beautiful piece! I have my favorite "go-to" colors, but it's so interesting what pushing yourself lets you do and opens creative channels. Loved seeing what you made!

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  9. Lori GreenbergMarch 3, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    Awesome that you rose to the challenge outside of your own comfort zone. I think you did a great job and it sounds like it is going to a good home!

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  10. Sarah SequinsMarch 3, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    What an adorable butterfly bead! I think you did a great job here, even if you found the colors challenging. To be honest, I usually work with bolder colors and leave the lighter ones alone -- but they do look nice paired with silver, don't they?

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  11. TanyaMarch 3, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Just beautiful. The colors are so soft and so sweet. Your mom will love lit.

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  12. RebeccaMarch 3, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Well, I certainly can't tell that you were working out of your colour comfort zone - you've made an absolutely gorgeous piece! I love the colours myself, I think they work in perfect harmony here and your design compliments them perfectly. I am sure your Mum will love it!

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  13. Green Shoot Jewellery DesignsMarch 3, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    Hi, I love your soup! Unfortunately I didn't get chosen for this bead soup party but I've posted about my fave soup mixes and hope you don't mind that I've included a link to your post.
    Deb x

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  14. MaryMarch 3, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    It looks great! What a fun charm necklace, I am sure your mom will be thrilled!

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  15. Lori Bowring MichaudMarch 3, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    How very sweet! I think working outside of one's comfort zone periodically helps to move one forward. I'm sure your mom will love it!

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  16. beautifullybrokenmeMarch 3, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    What a lovely necklace - I love the color combination, and know your Mom will just love it! :)

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  17. Lorelei EurtoMarch 3, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Perfect Springtime necklace Marcie! You did well with your bead soup! I love that pink cording!

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  18. Kathleen Lange KlikMarch 3, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    Even though the colors weren't your "cup of tea", I think you created a really fun and pretty necklace. I like the softness of the color palette. A charm pendant is a really unique idea too-love it!

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  19. LisaMarch 3, 2012 at 2:53 PM

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  20. LisaMarch 3, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    I think your necklace is sweet and you did a beautiful job creating it! I had to work out of my comfort zone a bit on this challenge too, but I learned from it. Your mom will treasure this necklace, I'm just sure of it!

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  21. LolaMarch 3, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    You work just as beautifully outside of your comfort zone as you do inside it. I love the bead soup you sent to Lori ... those frames you made are just awesome!

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  22. Moobie GraceMarch 3, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    The focal is stunning, and even though the color palette isn't one that you're used to...I love the end result!!

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  23. Lori AndersonMarch 3, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    You did a fabulous job of working outside your color palette, and I know your mom will love it (you finally did pink for her!) :-) I love anything with dangles.

    I had so much fun working with the beads you sent me, and have worn my necklaces I bought from you recently with a lot of pride!

    I hope you'll join me again in the summer!

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  24. ChristinaMarieHMarch 3, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    The colors are so sweet! And I think you did an amazing job with them!

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  25. ShymeMarch 4, 2012 at 1:26 AM

    A beautiful and romantic necklace!!

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  26. adlinahMarch 4, 2012 at 3:05 AM

    I'd never have known you struggled with making the necklace. It turned out great- the colours are super pretty. Love it!

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  27. Lois MoonMarch 4, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    Gorgeous! I love how you used the toggle loop to hang the pendant. The tiny silver spacer beads connect the top and bottom of the piece and add a little subtle sparkle to the pendant.

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  28. Diana P.March 4, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    Your finished piece turned out so pretty! Your mom is very lucky to be receiving it!

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  29. AliceMarch 4, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    These colors may not be your cup of tea, but the piece turned out beautiful anyway! I know your mom will love it!

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  30. Jennifer CameronMarch 4, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    Very pretty, I bet your mom will love it.

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  31. Marie CrampMarch 4, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    It's gorgeous! You may have struggled but it came out just amazingly well! <3

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  32. Amy FMarch 4, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    I love those colors - it's very romantic looking. great job!

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  33. JoanneMarch 4, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    I'm sure your Mum will love it... I do! It's very pretty :) x

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  34. CillawMarch 4, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Cute design. I like the pink necklace part and the focal is interesting. I didn't notice it was a woman at first. Great gift!
    Cilla (#24)

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  35. vonnaMarch 4, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    So pretty and so sweet with the delicate colors! I really like it!

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  36. Baking Beads in the KeysMarch 4, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    Sweet Perfection! You did a lovely job with a lovely soft palette.

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  37. Maude LynnMarch 4, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    So pretty!

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  38. WendyMarch 4, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Your necklace is very pretty and perfect for spring! :)

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  39. AnnMarch 4, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    I really like the colors:) You created a beautiful necklace from something that you struggled with. I'm sure your mother will love it.

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  40. WindDancerStudiosMarch 4, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Struggling looks good on you! It came up really cute!

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  41. AnonymousMarch 4, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    Hi Marci! What a sweet design with your soup. Lovely. <3
    Patty

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  42. CynthiaMarch 4, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Being out of our comfort zone is what make this challenge great. You did a beautiful job!

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  43. AliciaMarch 4, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    OMG, Marcie, this must be the cutest pastel necklace I have ever seen! I love what you did with the focal and the colour palette is simply stunning!

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  44. Shanti Harvell March 5, 2012 at 12:56 AM

    I too would have found the colours challenging, but you came out on the other side with SUCH a Gorgeous Design!!! Beautiful design elements & so uplifting, u rocked it!!!!!

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  45. Courtney BreulMarch 5, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    I would never know that these colors are out of your norm. You did an outstanding job. I love how peaceful your necklace is.

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  46. Steph L.March 5, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Such a cute charm necklace! I love the color combo.

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  47. AnonymousMarch 5, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Even though you weren't a fan of the colors, I think you did a great job. I really like the leather cord, and the dangles.

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  48. CornerstoregoddessMarch 5, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    I think the colors worked beautifully, and I really like the dangle you made. I'd love to see the whole piece.

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  49. Jean A. WellsMarch 5, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    If you struggled with this, it sure doesn't show. It is lovely. And that butterfly with the female figure is gorgeous. You mother is sure to love it. You did a great job!

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  50. JeanMarch 5, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    such a soft and romantic look You did very well for a "struggle"

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  51. Patti VanderbloemenMarch 6, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    I am sure your Mom will love that necklace! It is so sweet! Beautiful job!

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  52. Loris GlassworksMarch 6, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    I love what you created, I'm sorry that it was a struggle for you. I'm sure your Mom will be happy to receive this pretty necklace.
    Cheers!
    Lori D.

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  53. CraftyHopeMarch 6, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Struggles or not, you really made a lovely piece! I think it worked out beautifully. And, I especially like how you used that toggle to hang the pendant. Very cool use of materials.

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  54. SoulsFireDesignsMarch 7, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    I agree with Hope! You may have struggled, but you did beautifully!

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  55. BobbieMarch 7, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    For being outside your comfort zone, you came up with a lovely piece -- and your mom's a lucky lady!

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  56. AnonymousMarch 7, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    I love what you made, very pretty!

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  57. Kat BMMarch 7, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    I think it's so kewl you are giving it to your mom! kudos!

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  58. AnonymousMarch 7, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Even if the colors weren't your cup of tea - you sure did them justice in the design. They are gorgeous together the way you arranged them. Love the toggle with the leather, too. :)

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  59. CindyMarch 8, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    So very pretty, Marcie! The perfect colors for Spring and such a nice gift. I think you made an amazing piece for colors out of your norm! :-)

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  60. roomforchangeMarch 9, 2012 at 2:02 AM

    Even though you worked with a beadsoup that wasn't in the colours you usually work with, you did a wonderful job. The necklace is pretty and summery. Lovely.

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  61. Pelima Jewellery DesignMarch 10, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    I would never have guess that you aren't comfortable with the colours. they are gorgeous

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  62. CharlieMarch 10, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    I think the colors compliment each other beautifully. I think it turned out fantastic. Great design.

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  63. UnknownMarch 11, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    These colors are not my cup of tea either, but you did remarkably well with them. The butterfly lady is a nice piece though.

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  64. Lisa Michele CreationsMarch 18, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    Pretty and very feminine. :)

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  65. monogram necklacesMarch 28, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    looking very pretty..

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