Friday, September 16, 2011

Bead Soup Blog Party - Reveal!!!

The time has finally come to reveal my creation(s) with the items that I received from my BSBP partner Niki Meiners.  I can honestly say that this has been a challenge for me.  Here are the many incarnations of my BSBP piece(s) : 

I started with this one.  I used the blue on the left to highlight the blue in the beads.
However, I decided that this one just wasn't right.

So my second design was this one. I really liked the layout of this one. I was stumped with that to do with the chain because I felt it looked too plain and needed a little something extra.  *there are some extra pieces so you may see this one again*

This is my final creation and the one that I was the most satisfied with.  I love the mix of colors and textures. This piece includes the large focal piece and the clasp that Niki sent me.

But wait, I have another piece that has been with me throughout the whole process.  I love love love these earrings.  They are not heavy at all and look wonderful when worn.

Thanks for stopping by to take a look.  Click on the Bead Soup button on the left to see the list of all the other participants' blogs.  Take your time and enjoy the soup.

Much Love, 
Shell 
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52 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Those earrings are really fun and cute. And I love the bracelet. Very creative use of your beads...well done!!!

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  2. m.e.September 17, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Great Soup !
    m.e. :)

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Very well done. I love the different look of the pieces.

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  4. Myléne HillamSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Wow, Niki sent you some great components! I love the bracelet you came up with and the especially fun earrings!

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  5. Torque StorySeptember 17, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I love the earrings the most!

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  6. MelissaSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    The earrings are really fun! I love the dangles!

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  7. KayzKreationzSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    I love the color and texture in your final piece. And the earrings look like such fun to wear. Nice.

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  8. Michelle MachSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    In the words of Goldilocks, the earrings are *just right*! So pretty and wearable, but also unusual in how you've combined those colors and patterns. Great work!

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  9. Loris GlassworksSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Wonderful! You have created a terrific piece of wearable art. I like your use of color and texture. Thank you for sharing your artistic process with us. Cheers!
    Lori

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  10. DanaSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Wonderful pieces in your soup and I love the necklace.

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  11. lori GreenbergSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    What neat pieces. The colors remind me of something that I can't quite place...but a happy feeling. :o) Like creamsicles or backyard garden parties. I know where I'd be wearing them!

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  12. ReginaSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Lovely! Thanks for sharing your progress. Yes we were all challenged, but that is the idea. I like what you finally decided on, the bracelet hasa a very rich look, in contrast to the fun earrings. Very pretty.

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  13. Sweet FreedomSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Wow! You know how everyone likes different stuff? I loved that first necklace, and those earrings are terrific! But the bracelet with the wire coils is really cool, too!

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  14. BobbieSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Thanks for sharing your creative journey with us! The bracelet's very cute, and I can see why you fell in love with the earrings right away.

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  15. Lori AndersonSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Call me crazy, but I really did like that first one! But then, that's from someone who tore apart her necklace three times and still hasn't made it right.

    I hope you'll join me next time -- the blog badge and dates are up on my blog now.

    Love, Lori

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  16. Karyn BSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    I loved seeing your process and the soup ended up fab! I especially love those earrings. So fun! Great job!

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  17. Silver ParrotSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Okay, totally off topic but I had to mention how cute your blog template is. I love the design!

    On to the bead soup...very nice work. The colors are so pretty!

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  18. Cindy CimaSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Beautiful bracelet - and love those earrings!

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  19. elisabeth September 18, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    You are right - those earrings are amazing!

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  20. Elysian StudiosSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Very pretty! I love that first necklace and the earrings! Such lovely colors!

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  21. la mar de bonitaSeptember 19, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Very nice - I love the whole set, whith it's pastel colours1 Greetings, Michi

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  22. Clarity Of PurpleSageSeptember 19, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    First on the topic of your bead soup-Love all three designs, but I especially love your first design- I think that it is also showing alot of texture and love the way the hint of blue from the beads to the left Do accent the charms. Love the earrings- you got a great bunch of ingredients!
    Now Shell-I just love the whimsy of your blog design-I am over the moon for dragonflies and am loving the whole firefly, froggie, and twilight night thing going on...I see we are in a few blog hops together and you are following my blog as well ,so, I hope for some time to get to know you better and chat more...You should most definitely be commended for all that you do... best of luck with your MBA studies~

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  23. Christals CreationsSeptember 19, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    I think you are right the final one is definately the best. :o) x

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  24. ShirleySeptember 19, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Oh, I so love those earrings! I agree, the bracelet is stunning, and I'd be wearing it a lot! Thanks for the insight into your creative process. Have fun hopping!

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  25. JoSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Lovely earrings, but I think the bracelet is my favourite!

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  26. SoulsFireDesignsSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    What fun and beautiful pieces! I love them all but the bracelet is definitely my favorite! Thank you for telling us all about your process :)

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  27. TerriSeptember 19, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Whimsical and fun pieces. A delight for the eyes. Soup-er job!

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  28. MaggieSeptember 20, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    I'm with you, I love the bracelet and earrings best, but I usually love bracelets the best. Those are really fun pendants/beads you had to work with.

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  29. coffeeaddictSeptember 20, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Wow, the bracelet is spectacular!

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  30. cw whitedogjewelrySeptember 20, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Good colors and texture, fun pieces.

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  31. WendySeptember 20, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Very nice! Love the fun colors!

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  32. BeadaholiqueSeptember 20, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Very Pretty! Good job!

    Julie and Andrea

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  33. I LOVE color!September 20, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    I am so sorry I am so late hopping your way. My computer dug it's heels in and said Not gon'a go thaat fast.:^)
    Your designs are nothing short of amazing.
    Be blessed to be a blessing

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  34. Jennifer CameronSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    You made a ton of stuff! All beautiful, very soft and pretty. Love!

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  35. ShelSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Simmply lovely - all of the designs - but I really love the first one and those earrings!!

    Beautiful work and love the blog site!

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  36. gail vanderster-zwang aka angelmooseSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    you had some interesting soup to work with and you made some very creative pieces! the earrings are my favorite!

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  37. LeeLu CreationsSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Those earrings are so fun!

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  38. Christine AltmillerSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    YUMMY!!! So sweet and Beautiful!

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  39. T...September 22, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Love your creations....what fun colours you got to play with

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  40. TracySeptember 22, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Lovely designs, especially like the earrings - very cute.

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  41. Recycled Cottage & GardenSeptember 22, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    They are all unique and all beautiful, I think my favorite is the bracelet.

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  42. Alice CraddickSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    I guess I must be the odd duck because I like the first creation the BEST!!!
    The blue really worked in pulling the colors out-
    I hope you didn't rip it apart.
    Alice's Beads and Baubles

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  43. Alice CraddickSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    By the way- I forgot to mention How much I love the little frogs on your blog!!!
    Alice's Beads and Baubles

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  44. EmandaJSeptember 24, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    As you have discovered,simplicity is rarely simple! We’re all being pushed outside our comfort zones — with amazing results!

    Enjoy the hop,
    Emanda
    http://artemisiastudio.blogspot.com/2011/09/bead-soup-reveal.html

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  45. Pat HaightSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Love the earrings! I actually really liked the first necklace, but I also like the final bracelet☺ Great job with your soup!

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  46. ManekiSeptember 25, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Very pretty! Your final creations feel very creative with lovely colour combos. I also liked seeing those first incarnations. Great job!

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  47. CraftyHopeSeptember 25, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Wow! You put a lot of time, effort, and thought into your design. Quite well done! I am smitten with your earrings also. They're fantastic!

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  48. Cathie CarrollSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I did the same thing- only I re-made my piece 10 or more times!

    I LOVE the 1st necklace, but you ended up with a gorgeous bracelet.

    Warm regards,

    Cathie

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  49. LolaSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    Beautiful designs!

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  50. Cris PeacockSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    ALL very lovely pieces! Even the first that got taken apart :) (how many times have I done that???) Yummy soup--I'll be watching for those extra bits to show up.

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  51. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Your asymmetrical designs are gorgeous, the first necklace is wonderful.

    Well done!
    Ambra

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  52. AnnOctober 14, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Very nice pieces, including the rejected one:) You did a great job with your ingredients.

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