It's Happening ..Bead Soup Party

Nancy Peterson is my partner...ya!!!

For those of you who don't know about the Bead Soup Party , the wonderfully talented Lori Anderson cooked up a great idea one New Years for a Blog hop, Bead Soup Party.

The rules state you exchange a focal, clasp and some coordinating beads, sight unseen, with another participant that Lori has carefully selected for you. You have a limited amount of time to create your piece(necklace or bracelet) then on the reveal date you post a photo of your creation and the blog hopping begins. This is an amazing undertaking by our host Lori - there were over 200 participants last time and this bead soup party has 300 participants, that's a lot of people to sort thru ,contact and matchup , tons of behind the scenes work needed to set up this event. We are all so appreciative to Lori for her commitment to share this fun gathering of creative beaders.

Thanks Lori.

Check out Lori's blog here to find out more about the Bead Soup Party here.

I am partnered in this 4th Bead Soup Party with Nancy Peterson, who does amazing ,intricate pieces using seed beads. Many of you may recognize Nancy's name and jewelry from well known magazines that have published her work.

div>Please check out her Blog http://npbeading.blogspot.com/
and get ready for a crazy big blog hop in a few weeks

Bead Soup Party Sign Up..SOON

The next "Bead Soup Blog Party" sign up is next month..that's just a little over a week..
This is an event not to be missed.
The last Bead Soup Party blog hops have been amazing with participants from all over the world..

It's a wonderful way to meet new beaders ..and view the incredible work these folks make from the surprise packets they receive.
To read more about The Bead Soup Party and our hostess, Lori Anderson , check out her blog.. Pretty Things.

Bead Soup Party 2011

This is the package for the Bead Soup Party 2011 from my partner Emma of Fred Beans Nook
We had a few rough starts getting our packages delivered to one another but now we are cooking for this fun event. Emma sent a lovely assortment of bead ingredients Czech, ceramic,and that wonderful focal of seed beads with turquoise enamel bead caps..all great colors..this photo doesn't do the clasp justice ,it's antiqued copper in a versatile size which would work for either bracelet or necklace..
now which will I make for the BSP?

Lorelei's Fusionbeads Blog Challenge

Lorelei challenged us with a selection of beads from Fusion Beads..the Lucite leaves did not speak to me so they were left out..but i loved the faceted beads and was surprised at the wonderful pattern the pinched seedbeads created when stacked together. Typically , my thought about the clasp.."i can make that"..i must have some weird OCD thing cause that's one of the first things that always pops into my head..even if i can't actually make whatever..i have to try it out.. the light has not been cooperative today...but here is my piece

After getting familiar with these elements it's clear that i will be taking this thing apart and redoing it with more color.

I also have gained a new respect for bead makers who do clasps..

Below is the list of Blog participants..

Now- Get to Hopping!http://lorelei1141.blogspot.com/
http://erinsiegeljewelry.blogspot.com/
http://beadingbymalindekoning.blogspot.com/
http://beadhappytoday.blogspot.com/
http://thebeaddreamer.com/blog
http://dreamsomedesigns.blogspot.com/
http://fryestyle.blogspot.com/
http://www.madmaggiedesigns.blogspot.com/
http://reginaswritings.blogspot.com/
http://www.mylifeunderthebus.typepad.com/
http://jennibead.blogspot.com/
http://maryhardingjewelrybeadblog.blogspot.com/
http://silverrosedesigns.blogspot.com/
http://lindalandig.wordpress.com/
http://fireflymyst.blogspot.com/
http://www.awishandacloud.blogspot.com/
http://spiritrattles.blogspot.com/
http://formysweetdaughter.blogspot.com/
http://songbeads.blogspot.com/
http://www.beautifullybrokenme.blogspot.com/
http://threeredbeads.blogspot.com/
http://www.christinec3.blogspot.com/

Art Bead Scene Ornament Blog Hop

I've a little late in posting my ornaments for the blog hop. I decided to make 2 pieces as it was so much fun. The above ornament was inspired by Holiday cookies, it uses a 2" ceramic pendant, brass filigree bead cap to embellish the focal hole,glass dangles. a 20mm howlite flower that reminded me of a snowflake,and a twisted brass hook for a hanger.

frosted winter woodlands, red rose hips and holy berries was the inspiration for this ornament.

the main part uses a brass frame with a lovely 20mm glass heart that dangles freely inside accented by faceted crystal and berry red glass dangles, suspended by antiqued brass chain.

Welcome to the Art Bead Scene Ornament Blog Hop,

Participants:

Art Bead Scene - you are here!
Creative Impressions in Clay
Diva Designs
Elysian Studios
Fab Fibers
For the Love of Beads
Humblebeads
Island Girl's Insights
Jangles
Jeannie's Blog
Lampwork Diva/Cindy Gimbrone
Mary Harding
Michelle Mach
Spirit Rattles
Wondrous Strange Designs