Today is the day for the reveal of my Bead Soup Party necklace!
Be sure and go over to Lori's blog and check out all the jewelry artist's blogs. There are so many participating in this party that the party hop will go on for a week! Everyday a new set of artists will reveal their creations.
You can also go the the Flickr page where most participants will be posting pictures also.
You can also go the the Flickr page where most participants will be posting pictures also.
My partner for the Bead Soup Party was Janet from Singing Woods Blog. Go check out her blog. She sent me a selection of beads from the wonderful ceramic artist Gaia.
This is what I got in the mail from Janet, in case you forgot or missed that post......
Here is what i created with the bead soup I received......
The chain to the left of the pendant is made by me out of copper and sterling silver wire, soldered together for links.
I did ribbon at the back of the necklace. I have done this on a few necklaces lately and found it to be very comfortable, and I thought that ribbon was perfect for the focal.
I had a few beads left over to make some matching earrings also.
Hope you like what I made Janet!
Don't forget to check out everyone's blog and see all the wonderful creations!
Don't forget to check out everyone's blog and see all the wonderful creations!
55 comments:
Beautiful! Great job! and lucky you to end up with some earrings to match!
Gorgeous - and I totally agree with the ribbon, sarisilk is one of my favorite material. regards Stefanie
Oh Kimberly this is just beautiful!! I knew you would make something lovely! I love it!
Outstanding! I love the soup you got- and you really turned it into magic! Well done!!
It looks great Kimberly! I agree, the ribbon really is comfortable to wear. My favorite part of this necklace is the creative cicle chain you made with the little dangles off of it! It's a great summer necklace.
lovely, it's like wearing summertime around your neck.
I love this! I can see it paired with a flirty summer dress or some dressy skorts. It looks like it's light and airy!
This is wonderful! I love the mix of shapes and textures along the necklace, perfect for the whimsical pendant!
Hi Kimberly,
Don't you just LOVE Gaia's beads? Great job on the necklace. You blog is so much fun too. I'm also a quilter.
Emanda
Artemisia's Studio (revealing tomorrow)
You did a great job turning a wonderful soup into a stunning necklace with some matching earring as well.
Marieke
Fab idea the ribbon! And these beads are gorgeous, you've probably had a ball working with them! smiles, Virginie
That ribbon is to die for. Really coordinates well with your ingredients. And I agree...much more comfortable to wear. Lovely soup!
Enjoy the day!
Erin
So soft and feminine. Love it!
I love it! I use ribbon in my necklaces as well!
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What a sweet necklace. I love what you did with your soup!
Just beautiful! I love the ribbon; I've never done that but will try it out -- it complements the beads and the design perfectly. And your chain is great, too... I've been wanting to learn how to solder and I think this pushed me over the edge!
Great summer colors and I love the ribbon at the back. Great necklace and earrings.
How very sweet and fun! You did a beautiful job showcasing that art bead and the ribbon does complement it perfectly.
I love your soup mix. You did a beautiful job creating a fun necklace! Thanks for sharing!
So pretty and summery! Love the ribbon.
I love it! The ceramic, of course, if terrific, and I love the ribbon that you chose.
What a lovely soup to recieve and you certainly did it justice. It is perfect for the summer. And your mixed link chain is so clever, I'm am in awe of all you accomplished metal workers.
You are so right about fabric on the back of the neck , my soup rveal is quite weight but the fibre cording on the back of the neck makes it very comfy when worn.
Wow! That is gorgeous! I love the centerpiece focal.
So cute! I love the ribbon addition too. Goes perfectly!
Love your necklace and earrings. It will be fun to wear. Great job!!!
very pretty! love the colors!
This is so lovely! And what a gorgeous soup you had to work with. Beautiful!
What a great idea to add that ribbon - and I love that textile. Great job.
that is super cute! The ribbon was an excellent addition
Beautiful use of the focal bead. I love the use of the metal pieces!
Beautiful piece. It looks so light and airy and does remind one of summertime. I also love the copper/sterling silver links - those are awesome!
Looooove those beads, and I think you used them so well! Absolutely wonderful!buna
Very pretty necklace. Awesome job soldering the circles together yourself, artist-made chain is always the most interesting :). I also like the ribbon you picked... excellent contrast with the darker colours to the pastels. Great job!
Excellent photos, I love the ribbon with the focal bead and your hand made chain is wonderful!!
So so pretty! The beads are amazing and I love what you did with them all!
Beautiful beads, and you did a beautiful job designing with them. I love the ribbon finish.
The ribbon is perfect with the focal! Love your hand-created chain! Great piece.
Love that pendant, it's so cute!
love the ribbon with the focal! so pretty!
Kim!
LOVE what you made! So pretty!
You received a great soup mix from Janet! Great necklace! Maria
Lovely!! Your pieces turned out fantastic!!
Oooo these are so lovely, really feminine xx
You're right, the ribbon is the perfect match for the focal! A lovely piece of jewellery.
sweet and charming!
Love the wire-work in this piece combined with the ceramic. Great design choice!
That ribbon is gorgeous with the focal! What a find! And now you make me want to go solder something...I want to try some chain and I love that you mixed the metal for yours. Take care!! Jen
I love it! How adorable is that focal... soo cute.
Karyn
I loved this mix on the flickr page & now I love it even more. fabulous big jump rings, great ribbon & wonderful wire work, nice job!
I love how you pulled the spring colors of the pendant out so delicately in the necklace. The entire necklace has a delicate spring feel to it! Wonderful.
It looks great! Very summery.
This is so pretty! I love the lightness of it. This would be really fun to wear-enjoy:)
You did a great job on the links....I hope to learn sometime. I love the way you pulled it all together into a feminine but not frilly piece. I like the ribbon too. Thanks for sharing!
oh, my...so pretty and romantic! I love everything about it...the hand-made links and ribbon are really nice additions :)
Very pretty! Nice job!
Oh! I just stumbled on your post and LOVE your necklace! Beautiful! Perfectly summery! Janet is one cool gal!
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