My Bead Soup Party partner was Stacy of Iridal's Attic: check back here for a post about her gorgeous work, or click on this link to be taken to her blog to see more of her creations!
Stacy sent me a gorgeous soup consisting of a lampwork focal, sari silk, Botswana and turquoise agate, freshwater pearls, Czech glass beads, and polymer clay beads made by Stacy's own fair hand. Here's a photo to refresh your memory:
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| My soup from Stacy |
I had a lot of fun with this soup. For starters, I love blue, it's my favourite colour, so I was chuffed to receive beads in such vibrant shades of blue! Plus, Stacy had sent such a large soup that I figured I could easily make two pieces with it.
Which is what I did: the sterling silver clasp was used in one piece, along with some waxed linen cord from Rebecca at The Curious Bead Shop, which was used to string on a combination of the pearls and Czech glass beads, interspersed by knots. All of this was used to connect three silver wire hearts I made to act as connectors. The clasp was combined with sterling silver connectors, from Piscean Dreams, to act as a extender chain.
***Disclaimer: I have misplaced my camera! I'm sorry if the photos are a bit naff, they're the best I could do with iPhone technology and photo editing :( ***
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| Necklace number one - using Stacy's sterling silver clasp, freshwater pearls and Czech glass beads |
I really like this necklace - it's incredibly light. I haven't worn it yet, as I kind of felt like I would be 'revealing' it before the official reveal date! But now it's here, I'm going to be wearing it A LOT. This is gonna jazz up any plain white t-shirt and jeans.
My second necklace used the lamp work focal, the agate beads, and the blue sari silk. I didn't want to go too overboard with this design, as the lampwork focal is just gorgeous, and should have pride of place. But I was determined to use the agate (they are so vibrant - I want more!) and the sari silk. Seriously, the sari silk is so soft and sumptuous. I wish there was a way to make this blog more interactive, and then you could actually feel how nice this silk is over the internet!
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| Necklace number two - using the lampwork focal, agate beads and sari silk Stacy sent me |
I made a copper chain from my own stash, and used copper headpins and a clasp, both from Nadin Sandler, to create this necklace.
I really really want to use the other sari silk Stacy sent me - the red one in the photo. I have an idea for what to use it with, but unfortunately I haven't had chance to complete my idea yet. I also need to think of an idea to utilise Stacy's gorgeous (and handmade!) polymer clay beads.
You may have noticed that I haven't named my pieces. In past Parties I have named my pieces, but this time my mind has drawn a blank (a combination of stress and head being full of cold, most likely). So suggestions are welcome!
Anyway, I should let you get back to the rest of the party!
Hostess: Lori Anderson
My partner: Stacy Alderson
The party-goers:
Agata Grygiel
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Ali McCarthy
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Alice Craddick
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Amy Severino
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Ana Krepel
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Andra Weber
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Andrea Glick
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Andrea Trank
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Anitra Gordy Boyers
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Annette Rivers
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Anu Tuppurainen
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April Grinaway
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Audrey Bélanger
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B.R.Kuhlman
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Barbara Bechtel
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Barbara Mason
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Becky Pancake
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Beti Horvath
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Billi RS Rothove
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Bobbie Rafferty
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Brandi Burdick
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Candida Castleberry
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Carol Dillman
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Carolyn Gebert
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Carolyn Lawson
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Caron Reid
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Catherine King
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Cathy Jakicic
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Chandra Merod
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Charlene Jacka
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Cheri Reed
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Cherrie Fick
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Cherrie Warzocha
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Cheryl Brown
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Cheryl Dunham
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Cheryl Foiles
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Cheryl Gangle
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Chris Eisenberg
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Chris White
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Christina Miles
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Christine Murrow
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Cindy Ritchie
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Clare Etheridge
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Cory Tompkins
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Cris Peacock
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Cynthia Abner
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Debbie Rasmussen
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Debi Levine
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Deborah Brooks
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Deborah Read
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Debra Behrends
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Dorota Żerańska
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Elaine Robitaille
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Elsie Deliz-Fonseca
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Emma Todd
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Erin Guest
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Evelyn Shelby
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Evie and Beth McCord
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Francy Inman
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Ginger Bishop
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Gloria Allen
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Hajer Waheed
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Hope Smitherman
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Ilenia Ruzza
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Ilona Hegedűs
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Ine Vande Cappelle
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Jackie Ryan
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Janine Lucas
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Jean Peter
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Jean Wells
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Jeanne Steck
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Jelveh Jaferian Johnson
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Jennifer Cabic
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Jennifer Reno
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Jennifer VanBenschoten
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Jenny Davies-Reazor
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Jenny Kyrlach
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Jenny Robledo
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Jessica Brower
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Jill MacKay
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JJ Jacobs
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Jo-Ann Woolverton
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Joanne Tinley
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Johanna Rhodes Nash
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Judy Robinson
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Juli Cannon
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Julia Gerlach
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Julie Bowen
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Julie Panusis
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K Hutchinson
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Karen Martinez
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Karen Vincent
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Karen Williams
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Karin Slaton
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Karyn Bonfiglio
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Kat Douglas
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Kate Dufour
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Kate Mulligan
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Kate Richbourg
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Kathleen Gallant
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Kathleen Lange Klik
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Katie Nielsen-Nunez
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Kay Bolton
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Kayla Potega
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Kelli Jacobson
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Kelly Patterson
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Kelly Ramstack
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Kiersten Kern
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Kim Sparks
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Klaudete Koon
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Klaudia Tóth
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Krista French
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Kristin Oppold
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Kym Hunter
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Lana Kinney
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Laura Guenther
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Lauren Fenty
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Leah Curtis
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Lennis Carrier
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Linda Murphy
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Lisa Johnson
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Lupe Meter
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Lynn Jobber
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Mandi Effron
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Marcia Dunne
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Margareta Saari
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Marianne Baxter | |
Marie Covert
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Mary Ellen Parker
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Maryse Fritzsch-Thillens
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Megan Milliken
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Melissa Meman
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Melissa Mesara
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Michaela Pabeschitz
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Michelle Tucker
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Mimi Gardner
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Mischelle Fanucchi
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Monica Phillips
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Mowse Doyle
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Nancy Boylan
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Nancy Dale
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Pat Haight
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Patina Queen
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Patty Miller
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Pia Kaven
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Rebecca Anderson
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Rose Johnson
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Roxanne Blanc
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Sarah Goode
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Sarah Singer
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Sarah Strover
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Shalini Austin
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Sherri Stokey
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Sherry Baun
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Sheryl Stephens
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Silvia Sernicola
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Solange Collin
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Stacie Florer
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Stephanie Haussler
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Stephanie LaRosa
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Sue Burleigh
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Susan Bowie
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Susan Kelly
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Susan of Libellula Jewelry
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Susan Sheehan
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Suzanne Fragiacomo
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Tammi Sloan
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Tammie Everly
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Tania Hagen
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Tania Spivey
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Tanya Goodwin
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Tanya Wiles
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Tari Kahrs
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Terry Carter
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Theresa Buchle
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Tiffany Smith
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Tina Holden
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Tracey Nanstad
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Tracie Dean
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Tracy Bell
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Tracy Kruse
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Veralynne Malone
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Veronica Campos-Hallstrom
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