A BIG thank you to our host, Lori Anderson. For the investment of hundreds of hours of time to make this opportunity possible for all 500 of us. For toughing through it all while dealing with a serious illness. Thank You Lori!
Another important "Thank You", to each and every one of you who are taking the time to stop by my Blog to see what I have created. I am humbled to be in the company of so many participating Artisans. Please consider stopping by some of their Blogs as well. I know there are a bunch of them, and that each one would dearly appreciate it if you have a chance to take a look at what they have done. They are listed below.
What is the Bead Soup Blog Party? Besides a bunch of FUN? Lori pairs two of us to swap jewelry making supplies: including beads, a focal, and a clasp. Who we are paired with and what we get from our partner is a surprise. The only rules are to use the focal and the clasp that you have received from your partner. There are three reveal dates where we post the results of our creations for everyone to see. Then we "hop" to the Blogs of the other participants to see what they have created. This is the 7th Annual Party, 2nd Reveal. The 2nd Reveal was rescheduled to April 13th, and the 3rd Reveal is now scheduled for April 20th. To learn more, check out Lori's www.BeadSoupBlogParty.com
My partner is Kathleen Gallant of Partners In Charms. Her Blog is: http://partnersincharms.blogspot.com/
This is what my wonderful partner sent to me:
The Pure Silver toggle and leaf are hand made using Precious Metal Clay. They are exquisite! The focal is a semi-precious Obsidian Stone. Gorgeous! Freshwater Pearls, Swarovski Crystals, Sterling Silver Bead Caps and lovely red raspberry colored Quartz beads. An inspiring and truly delicious "Soup"!
I had SO much fun with these beautiful pieces! I made two necklaces. I challenged myself to use every single piece of the wonderful Soup that my generous partner sent, along with some goodies of my own.
This is the first necklace:
I used one half of the Clasp to Frame a picture of a Geisha Girl, then sealed it in Resin. The Silver leaf that Kathleen sent was cast using a Geranium Leaf. It reminded me of one of my favorite leaves, the Ginkgo. So that is where I went with it. Here is a close up of the focal and the half of the toggle clasp that I used as a frame.
The second half of the clasp I received was paired with a silver plated link. Here is a close up:
I still had more Soup left! What to do? USE it, of course!!!!
I just had to have another "Gingko" leaf. It just so happened that I had found one years ago, and had pressed it. It was so fragile, yet so perfect for what I wanted to do. After painting it, covering it in several layers of resin, and creating a brass backing for it, I then sealing it once again in resin....the rest of the necklace just came together on its own.
This is the Bead Soup that I sent to my Partner, Kathleen Gallant of Partners in Charms, http://partnersincharms.blogspot.com/
I can't wait to see what she did with it!
Here is the list of the Participants from Lori's Blog who are posting for this 2nd Reveal date. I am headed their direction to see what they have done, I hope you will too.
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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Lori Anderson
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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 |
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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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Stacy Alderson
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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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