Here's a shot again of all the amazing loot sent to me for the Bead Soup Blog Hop First Reveal, by Lola Surwillo of Bead Lola Bead: http://www.beadlolabead.blogspot.com/
This was a bit of a stretch for me. I LOVED everything she sent.....there were actually two amazing clasps in here, one a delightful, amazing Art Deco style sterling clasps with either glass stones or CZ's in it....and then, a lovely TierraCast copper ox cast toggle that looked like a clock! Both are toward the foreground of the photo.
Then she sent me beaucoups of Mother of Pearl, fresh water pearls, all sorts of amazing little things. I wanted to use up just as much of it as I could, thinking outside of the box yet remaining true to my own style. Here is the first piece I made:
and another shot:
and another:
I wish I had a photo of ME wearing this.....because then you could see the huge smile on my face. This one is MINE ALL MINE. Usually I turn over the things I make in my shop in East Palestine, Ohio:
http://www.bsueboutiques.com/visiting_bsue_boutiques.shtml
But this one is so ME. I hope many of you had similar happiness with your Bead Soup creations.
I LOVE the vintage work of the Miriam Haskell company, where all the materials are wired in to a piece, such as this one. I began with Old Rose Ox Filigree from B'sue Boutiques and then used many of Lola's freshwater pearls and beads in the motif as well as up the side of the pure copper chain, which was from my own stash. The tassel is vintage red brass chain and I used Lola's beads again on fine, copper balled headpins along with some little keys. Up one side, you see that amazing TierraCast clasp.
The piece is finished to the back with an opposing filigree to cover the wire on the back.
This type of beading is called cagework beadery. As you can see, I have hardly mastered it, I see more wire showing than I would like. In the long run, though, the piece looks great when worn, feels wonderful, is easy going while being slightly fussy at the same time.
Here is the second piece I made from Lola's brilliant stash of goodies:
I really struggled with this one, because that clasp was so amazing and it had three staggered connecting holes. I don't bead in that way so I was banging my head a bit. So I decided to make it a focal, along with the mother of pearl slab she sent me. The tassel is sterling chain that she also send, also the little glass Czech baroque beads. The silver figaro chain was mine, so was the diamante heart and vintage pear shaped prism (which was once part of a chandelier).
I have it on display in the shop and a couple of people have wanted to buy it already, but nope! Not til after Bead Soup! LOL Honestly, it was really hard to photograph, and do justice, but I am very pleased with the design and the way it feels.
THANK YOU LOLA for making me think outside my own design box. I honestly think I went over a new hurdle and this challenge was MORE than worthwhile. Thank you for all the beautiful components, I hope you have enjoyed working with what I sent you!
This is what I sent Lola:
I'm certain these items are very different for her, too.
I know it's going to take me time to get around to everyone as running B'sue Boutiques and getting the orders out requires a lot of time. Also, I have a very large and growing Creative Group at Facebook, why don't you come check it out! Beaders, mixed media artists, PMC, polymer clay, Boho, stampings....whatever you like to use, you can share with us!
I will eventually get around the whole block.....and can't wait to see what you have come up with, too! Happy First Reveal, everyone!
Here is the list of participants from Lori's blog:
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Alicia Marinache
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Amber Dawn Goldish
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Barb Solem
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Bev Breisinger
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Birgitta Lejonklou
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Breana Fry
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Brenda Sue Lansdowne
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Bridget Torres
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Carol Dee Myers
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Carolyn Chenault
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Cassi Paslick
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Cece Cormier
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Cheryl McCloud
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Cindy Wilson
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Crystal Thain
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Cynthia Riggs
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Dana Hickey
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Dana James
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Darlene Fortier
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Deana Hager
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Deanna Cox
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Deb Brooks
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Debra Behrends
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Denielle Hagerman
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http://www.somebeadsandotherthings.blogspot.com/
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Denise McCabe
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Diana Frey
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Diana Welte
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Dini Bruinsma
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DiYana Alcalde
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Dolores Raml
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Donna Millard
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Dot Lewallwn
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Duane Clark
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Dyanne Cantrell
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Eleanor Burian-Mohr
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Elisabeth Auld
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Elizabeth Owens Dwy
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Emily Greer
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Enikö Fabian
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Erin Grant
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Eva Kovacs
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Eva Sherman
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Gina Hockett
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Grace Rotenberg
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Gretchen Nation
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Hannah Rosner
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Heather Davis
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Heather Marston
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Heather Powers
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Ingrid McCue
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Jacqueline Marchant
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Jan Petek
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Janeen Sorensen
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Jane-Michael Stallings
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Jasvanti Patel
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Jayashree Paramesh
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Jayne Capps
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Jean Yates
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Jennifer Cameron
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Jennifer LaVite
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Joan Williams
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Jodie Marshall
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Judy Riggs
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Julie Anne Leggett
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Kat Barron Miller
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Kathy Lindemer
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Kim Hora
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Kim Houston
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Kim Sparks
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Krafty Max
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Kris Lanae Binsfeld
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Krista French
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http://expressyourfaith.webs.com/apps/blog/
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Kristen Stevens
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Kristi Harrison
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Kumi Fisher
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Laren Dee Barton
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Laura Bracken
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Laura Demoya
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Laurie Hanna
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Laurie Keefe-Cecere
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Lea Avroch
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Leanne Loftus
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Lee Anne Messerschmidt
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Leslie Schenkel
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Linda Anderson
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Linda Djokic
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Linda Murphy
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Linda Sadler
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Lisa Liddy
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Lisa Suver
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Liz DeLuca
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Liz Engriser
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Lola Surwillo
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Loretta Carstensen
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Lori Anderson
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Lori Bergmann
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Lori Bowring Michaud
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Lori Poppe
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Lori Schneider
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Lyn Foley
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Maddison Langford
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Magdalena Sikora
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Mallory Hoffman
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Marcella Austenfeld
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Marcy Lamberson
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Maria Clark
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Maria Rosa Sharrow
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Marianna Boylan
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Marie Covert
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Marti Conrad
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Mary Ellen Merrigan
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Mary Harding
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Molly Alexander
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Nan Emmett
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Niky Sayers
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Pam Chesbro
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Pam Farren
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Pam Sandy
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Pam Traub
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Pamela Gangler
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Patricia Buchanan
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Patricia Johnson
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Patty Miller
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Paula Hisel
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Peggy Gabrielson
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Perri Jackson
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Rachel Baron
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Rachel Stanley
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Rain Hannah
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Rana Wilson
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Renetha Stanziano
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Robin Reed
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Rochelle Brisson
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Rose Rushbrooke
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Ruth Szapa
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Sally Russick
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Sandi Volpe
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Sandra Pendragon
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Sandy Richardson
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Sarah Small
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Shannon Hicks
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Shari Replogle
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Sheila Daniels
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Sheila Davis
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Shiraz Biggie
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Shirley Moore
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Skylar Bre'z
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Staci Smith
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Stacie Florer
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Stacy Pomerleau
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Stephanie Weiss
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Sumi Rani
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Susan Sheehan
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Suzette Bentley
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Tamera Norris
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Tracy Choy
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Tracy Stillman
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Valerie Norton
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Vicki Holliday
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You can also link back to Lori's blog if you lose your place: http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/
Brenda,
I'm so glad you are a part of the Bead Soup Blog Party!!!! As always, your creations are gorgeous. I love them both, but I"m with you on the favorite one. Beautiful job all around. ♥
Posted by: Terry | March 29, 2013 at 11:59 PM
Brilliant work! I love the first piece a lot. The roses are so lovely in the center. Great creativity!
Posted by: Janeen | March 30, 2013 at 12:33 AM
Love, love, LOVE both necklaces Brenda!!! You stayed true to your design aesthetic while pushing yourself to incorporate as much of the bead soup as possible. I love the beaded focal you created on the first necklace and the elongated focal on the second one. Both pieces are stunning! It was a pleasure being your partner -- you totally rocked your first BSBP!!! =)
Posted by: Lola | March 30, 2013 at 01:08 AM
I love how you can get something that really isn't you, and then you completely make it you! good job!
Posted by: Kat BM | March 30, 2013 at 02:24 AM
I love both pieces, but especially loved how you used the clasp as part of the focal in the second one. Awesome!
Posted by: Gina Hockett | March 30, 2013 at 02:45 AM
Your soup is very glamourous and jazzeled :) I like especially first piece!
Posted by: inaurem | March 30, 2013 at 04:10 AM
Though I really like both of your designs, the first one blew me away! Awesome!
Posted by: Ingrid | March 30, 2013 at 05:04 AM
So romantic, soft and vintage. ANYTHING made with keys is my fave right now. Beautiful....
Posted by: Sheryl Stephens | March 30, 2013 at 08:15 AM
Wonderful necklaces - I love all of the detail!
Posted by: Leanne Loftus | March 30, 2013 at 08:37 AM
So beautiful and Elegant. congrats!
Posted by: Ahowin | March 30, 2013 at 08:48 AM
WOW! Both necklaces are stunning. I love your style. I'm a new designer and have learned from you. YOU CAN USE A CLASP AS PART OF THE FOCAL!
I’m in the third reveal. Can’t wait.
kathy
Posted by: kathy stemke | March 30, 2013 at 09:01 AM
You really put it all together so well. I LOVE those little copper flowers. So pretty!
Posted by: Emily at Gaia Copia | March 30, 2013 at 09:18 AM
Very creative pieces!Congrats!
Posted by: Ewa | March 30, 2013 at 09:28 AM
They are both beautiful, but i especially like the first one!
Posted by: Cind | March 30, 2013 at 09:35 AM
Just gorgeous, B'Sue! They definitely have the "B'Sue look", especially the first one - I can so picture you wearing it!
Posted by: Joan Williams | March 30, 2013 at 09:42 AM
Love love love! All yours necklace ... are just fantastic!
Posted by: ile1974 | March 30, 2013 at 09:52 AM
Okay you have a gift! I love the dangles off each of your focals! The focal you stitched is amazing!!! Yes you should totally keep it!
Posted by: Kristen | March 30, 2013 at 10:03 AM
I have some vintage Miriam Haskell pieces, you did a wonderful job with the inspiration! It's my fav piece of this grouping too, don't blame you a bit for keeping it!! Beautiful!
Posted by: Dana | March 30, 2013 at 10:09 AM
Both pieces are stunners, Brenda. I love both, but I'm drawn to the second one especially. I love what you did with the clasp. Just lovely.
Posted by: Renee | March 30, 2013 at 10:20 AM
You created 2 wonderful pieces. My favorite is the first one. I love those colors!
Breana
Posted by: Breana | March 30, 2013 at 10:20 AM
Very striking pieces! The first one sings.
Posted by: Leah | March 30, 2013 at 10:34 AM
Beautiful, great design!
Posted by: Eni Fabian | March 30, 2013 at 11:08 AM
*collects jaw from where it dropped on the floor after seeing the first piece* The second one is lovely too, but the first one, AMAZING.
Posted by: Sandra | March 30, 2013 at 12:02 PM
You created some excellent pieces.
Posted by: jasvanti | March 30, 2013 at 12:03 PM
I'm on the 3rd reveal, I'm visiting all blogs... the first necklace is stunning, I really love it!:)
ciao dall'Italia
Posted by: jò | March 30, 2013 at 12:15 PM
Beautiful necklaces! I would have kept the first one too! the second looks like a long version of wedding jewelry. Just perfect!
Posted by: Beti Horvath | March 30, 2013 at 12:49 PM
WOW on that first piece! And I can't see any wire -- you really had me trying to figure out HOW DID SHE DO THAT????? I'm glad you're keeping that one. It's so beautiful.
Thank you for being so enthusiastic and joining the party!
Posted by: Lori Anderson | March 30, 2013 at 01:14 PM
that necklace is sensational. i am so glad that you get to keep it. you should be very proud :)
Posted by: paula hisel | March 30, 2013 at 01:17 PM
Oh my word, incredibly beautiful!!!
Posted by: Pam Sandy | March 30, 2013 at 01:37 PM
Wow! Your first necklace is so rich! I can understand why you would smile wearing it. It's gorgeous!
Ambra
Posted by: Ambra | March 30, 2013 at 01:40 PM
Wow, both pieces are so awesome. I especially like the first one, I just love how you have the flowers tucked into the center with the other beads around it.
Posted by: Dolores | March 30, 2013 at 02:48 PM
Lovely, your designs are as always,very creatively done!
Posted by: Peggy Gabrielson | March 30, 2013 at 02:55 PM
Wow, those are amazing pieces! What talent you have! Beautiful!
Posted by: Kristi | March 30, 2013 at 03:02 PM
My jaw literally dropped when I saw the first piece, and I yelled "holy crap" so loud, I startled my boyfriend! Amazing! Simply beautiful!
Posted by: Tara P | March 30, 2013 at 03:41 PM
These are both stunning! That first piece is an absolute showstopper! :)
Posted by: Heidi | March 30, 2013 at 03:52 PM
Beautifully done - so romantically feminine.
Posted by: Carolyn Gebert | March 30, 2013 at 03:58 PM
Wow Brenda Sue!!! My jaw fell open looking at only the first necklace. Your talent is astounding! Such beautiful, beautiful, beautiful designs. Each one your unique and signature style. I am in awe.
Posted by: kate | March 30, 2013 at 04:16 PM
Beautiful necklaces, I wouldn't be able to choose between the two, they are so pretty. Great job.
Posted by: Kepi Rasmussen | March 30, 2013 at 04:18 PM
You are a master! The first is so feminine - just gorgeous. The second is also lovely! I'm not surprised. You are so gifted!
Posted by: Carol Dee | March 30, 2013 at 04:21 PM
I really admire the way you designed these necklaces and the pendants / focals :-)
Greetings from The Netherlands!
Posted by: Dini Bruinsma | March 30, 2013 at 04:32 PM
Oh ,I loved the first one, but then fell even more in love with the second!
Very lovely designs. I love that you included the clasp with the focal .
Posted by: shari replogle | March 30, 2013 at 04:37 PM
Wow girl you rocked it you bee's the bomb ...I love what you did with your ginormus soup. It is stunningly beautifullllllllllll
Posted by: Jacqueline Marchant | March 30, 2013 at 05:10 PM
Fantastic as always. I adore that second piece.
Posted by: Linda Younkman | March 30, 2013 at 05:45 PM
Both pieces are stunning but first is definitely a keeper
Posted by: Lorelle | March 30, 2013 at 05:56 PM
Beautiful Designs well done!
Posted by: vovsjewellery | March 30, 2013 at 06:16 PM
Amazing creations as always, B'Sue!!! That first piece is definitely YOU! It's FABULOUS!!! You did an awesome job on both pieces - they are GREAT!!!
Posted by: Kelli Jacobson | March 30, 2013 at 06:30 PM
~*Beautiful work, Brenda!*~
:D
Romantic & Chic!
Posted by: ~*Amber Dawn*~ | March 30, 2013 at 06:42 PM
Oh, Brenda... Hoard that first one like a dragon... I totally would do the same !
I love the last one too, with the mop square <3
Posted by: Audrey Bélanger | March 30, 2013 at 06:54 PM
Great pieces. Both are very full and lush. Glad you're keeping the first one. It's so nice to read that someone is that happy with their creation.
Posted by: Ann | March 30, 2013 at 07:12 PM
Wow. Totally Love IT ALL
Posted by: Brooklyn Bead Goddess | March 30, 2013 at 07:28 PM