tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26518403499060040072024-02-19T07:21:29.599-08:00Craft-o-liciousMandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07774321689215724288noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840349906004007.post-78626185842061581872014-05-09T21:01:00.000-07:002014-05-10T08:12:47.372-07:00Bead Soup Blog Party 8 Reveal<br />
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clasp. You have to use the focal and the clasp but do not need to put
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">I wa</span>s so lucky to be partnered with Lori Schneider of <a href="http://beadaddicted.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bead addict</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please visit Lori’s blog to see what she made
with the soup I sent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lori is an amazing
artist, has an incredible stash of beads and even makes her own polymer clay
goodies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was fortunate enough to receive
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kaleidoscope of colors with the essence of a peacock feather. The colors
were beautiful and I couldn’t wait to see the soup in person. I hadn’t
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new techniques, materials and colors. I am always challenges sinice I
rarely use focals/pendants in my typical creations. I knew going into
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thanks for stopping by. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hope you enjoyed my piece and please visit the
other amazing artists.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Visit the Bead Soup Blog Party blog for the entire list of participants <a href="http://www.prettythingsblog.com/2014/05/welcome-to-8th-bead-soup-blog-party.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </span>Many, many thanks
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before herself, which is highly commendable and worth more than I could ever
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The rules for this challenge are to send your partner a set of beads, a focal and a clasp. You have to use the focal and the clasp but do not need to put them in the same piece. I tired to use as much as I could of the beautiful soup. Hope you enjoy what I've cooked up!<br />
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I fell in love with a wire Kumihimo necklace I saw on facebook by Pru McRae. This was my first attempt at Kumi with wire. It was a bit awkward.<br />
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A pair of earrings with my favorite color combo. I absolutely love the green beads. Can't wait to wear these.<br />
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I still had some beads left over, so I kept going. Pink and green beads...shocker and cream colored silk cord.<br />
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Mandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07774321689215724288noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840349906004007.post-75958078064804515612013-03-12T18:01:00.000-07:002013-03-15T19:38:44.909-07:00Procrastination and a little jewelrySo far, 2013 has been busy to say the least. I was able to squeeze in a little jewelry design in between work, school and life. <br />
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My good friend is getting married and I wanted to get her a personal gift for her bridal shower. I was not familiar with Mexican traditions, and was disappointed to find out that her bridal registry was also her wedding registry. I bought her a great gift from her registry, but that wasn't enough. She is super fashionable, loves clothes and accessories. She loves color...all of it. <br />
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I have amazing circular multi-color agate pieces and tried my best to make a unique necklace with them. Unfortunately, I was unsuccessful. I woke up the morning of her shower with an idea of what to make. I didn't have all the materials, plus I had to get ready for her amazing themed bridal shower. Needless to say, I was a stress case. I did finish the necklace on time and she loves it.<br />
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Now, to add to my crazy life, I have been testing apps for work to see what is out there and which ones we should be using. I decided to finally join Pinterest and...all my free time is now gone. Haha oh well. I found a photo app I decided to test out on this post. Let me know what you think of the photo border. There were plenty of options, but I still wanted the necklace to be the focus. The necklace is made of chalcedony, copper and a vintage copper Chanel chain.<br />
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<br />Mandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07774321689215724288noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840349906004007.post-4783680670903691552013-02-15T16:27:00.000-08:002013-02-15T16:27:30.825-08:00Artist FeatureI am so excited and honored that my bead soup partner Sue, featured me on her blog today. Sue has a specific topic for each day of the week and she just added Friday Feature. She will feature a different artist for each Friday Feature. I am so lucky yo be the one to kick it off. <br />
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Please visit her blog <a href="http://midlifegreaterexpectations.blogspot.com/2013/02/friday-feature-craft-o-licious.html" target="_blank">Mid-Life Greater Expectations</a> to learn a little more of my story. Hope you enjoy the feature as well as Sue's blog. Follow her blog and you might be the next artist featured.<br />
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Ok, ok. Here are the lovely contents of the package.<br />
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I have a little confession. I took the soup to work today and showed it off. I kept the bag on my desk, glancing over occasionally.<br />
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Now I can reveal what I send Sue. Can't wait to see what she cooks up!<br />
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Check back on April 6th for our reveals. The wheels are a spinning, but still not sure what I'm going to make. I am ready to dive in and start cooking.<br />
<br />Mandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07774321689215724288noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840349906004007.post-23224251329099563522013-02-08T19:32:00.003-08:002013-02-08T19:33:01.856-08:00Soups OutYay! I put Sue's soup in the mail Here is a little sneak peak!<br />
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I hope she gets it soon!Mandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07774321689215724288noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840349906004007.post-35336319660620666722013-02-07T22:46:00.000-08:002013-02-08T18:07:02.806-08:00Bead Soup PartnerMy bead soup partner for the 7th BSBP is Sue Kelly. This is her first BSBP and I hope the soup I send entices her to return next year. Sue is very talented and has a lovely blog with a variety of interests. <br />
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Please stop by her shops or blog and enjoy some beautiful earrings or amazing stories about her time in Tanzania.<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="http://www.signaturesterling.etsy.com/" target="_blank">www.signaturesterling.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://midlifegreaterexpectations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://midlifegreaterexpectations.blogspot.com/</a></span></span><br />
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Mandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07774321689215724288noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840349906004007.post-8193061409015232172013-01-23T21:53:00.001-08:002013-01-24T21:53:45.799-08:00Elegant Crystals<i><b>Update: I have a potential buyer for this lovely necklace. Thank you for all of your support and encouragement!</b></i><br />
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I made this necklace for a specific event, but things didn't work out. I would love to sell it if anyone is interested. <br />
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<br />Mandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07774321689215724288noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840349906004007.post-31490845123846113232013-01-19T20:31:00.000-08:002013-01-19T20:38:22.269-08:007th Bead Soup Blog Party Coming Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been struggling emotionally for the past 3 months, and I thought about pulling out at the last minute, but decided to fulfill my commitment. There are so many people in my life past and present whom I am thankful for, so it was a little difficult to choose. For details on the premise of this wonderful blog hop please click <a href="http://www.prettythingsblog.com/2012/11/memories-and-thanks-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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The obvious choice was my mother. I made a necklace for her birthday, which I included below. I am incredibly thankful for my mom and love her dearly. However, I make jewelry for her often and thought I should dedicate this to someone I haven't openly thanked for being a part of my life.</div>
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Although, I am an only child, I was fortunate enough to grow up with someone I often think of as my little sister. She is a fantastic women and I am so proud of her and what she has accomplished thus far. I cried tears of joy at her college graduation this past summer. She completed school while raising her daughter and perusing her love of art. Unfortunately, I lost out on parts of her life when I moved 7 years ago, and our relationship has suffered because of the distance.<br />
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I am so gratefully to have you in my life, my dear cousin, Kristen. The most cherished memories are of our summers at the cabin. To me, this necklace has a calming, earthy vibe with a funky side. Which, reminds me of both you and our times at the cabin. Your artwork and personal style is natural with a spunky twist. You are easy going and up for anything. You are a bit of a child at heart, which is part of why you are such an amazing mother. <br />
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Thank you, Lori, for hosting this sweet blog hop.<br />
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For more lovely Memories and Thanks pieces, please visit the following:<br />
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Hostess, Lori Anderson <a href="http://www.prettythingsblog.com/">Pretty Things</a><br />
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Adlinah Kamsir <a href="http://www.dreamstruckdesigns.blogspot.com/">Dream Struck Designs</a><br />
Aimee Biondolillo <a href="http://www.aimeesjewelrytreasures.com/">Aimee's Jewelry Treasures</a><br />
Alicia Marinache <a href="http://www.allprettythings.ca/">All the Pretty Things</a> <br />
Andra Marasteanu <a href="http://www.bijouxdemonange.blogspot.com/">Handmade by Indra Marasteanu</a> <br />
Andrea Trank <a href="http://heavenlanecreations.com/">Heaven Lane Creations</a><br />
April Grinaway <a href="http://www.brooklynbeadgoddess.blogspot.com/">Brooklyn Bead Goddess</a><br />
Barb Solem <a href="http://www.vivimagoopresents.com/">Vivi Magoo Presents</a><br />
Becky Pancake <a href="http://www.beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com/">Becky Pancake Bead Designs</a><br />
Beth Emery <a href="http://www.storiesbyindigoheart.blogspot.com/">Stories by Indigo Heart</a><br />
Bonnie Coursolle <a href="http://www.jaspersgems.blogspot.ca/">Jasper's Gems</a><br />
Cassi Paslick <a href="http://www.cassisbeads.blogspot.com/">Beads: Rolling Downhill</a><br />
Catherine King <a href="http://www.catherines-musings.blogspot.com/">Catherine's Musings</a><br />
Cece Cormier <a href="http://www.thebeadingyogini.com/">The Beading Yogini</a><br />
Chandra Leitz <a href="http://www.junipergoods.blogspot.com/">Juniper Goods</a><br />
Charissa Nesler <a href="http://www.blog.obsidiansoda.com/">FireStorm Designs</a><br />
Charlie Jacka <a href="http://clay-space.com/blog/">Clay Space</a><br />
Christina Hickman <a href="http://www.vintagetreasuresjewelry.blogspot.com/">Vintage Treasures Jewelry</a><br />
Christine Murrow <a href="http://www.charisdesignsjewelry.blogspot.com/">Charis Designs Jewelry</a><br />
Christine Stonefield <a href="http://www.sweetgirldesign.blogspot.com/">Sweet Girl Design</a><br />
Chrizette Bayman <a href="http://www.beadsoupmix.blogspot.com/">Bead Soup Mix</a><br />
Cindy Wilson <a href="http://www.itsmyseaofdreams.blogspot.com/">It's My Sea of Dreams</a><br />
CJ Bauschka <a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_750067913"> </a><a href="http://www.cjbauschka.blogspot.com/">4 His Glory Creations by CJ</a><br />
Crystal Thain <a href="http://www.beaddragons.blogspot.com/">Here Bead Dragons</a><br />
Cyndi Lavin <a href="http://www.beading-arts.com/">Beading Arts</a><br />
Debbie Rasmussen <a href="http://www.kepirasmussen.blogspot.com/">A little of this, a little of that</a><br />
Denielle Hagerman <a href="http://www.somebeadsandotherthings.com/">Some Beads... and other things I like</a><br />
Diana Gonzalez <a href="http://www.arteypoemas.com/">Arte y Poemas</a><br />
Diane Hawkey <a href="http://www.dianehawkey.blogspot.com/">diane hawkey</a><br />
Dita Basu <a href="http://www.alankarshilpa.blogspot.com/">ankarshilpa</a><br />
Donetta Farrington <a href="http://www.simplygorgeous-donetta.blogspot.com/">Simply Gorgeous</a><br />
Dyanne Everett-Cantrell <a href="http://www.deelitefuljewelrycreations.blogspot.com/">Deeliteful Jewelry Creations</a><br />
Emma Todd <a href="http://www.apolymerpenchant.com/">A Polymer Penchant</a><br />
Erin Kenny <a href="http://www.beadifultherapy.blogspot.ca/">beadiful therapy</a><br />
Erin Prais-Hintz <a href="http://www.treasures-found.blogspot.com/">Treasures Found</a><br />
Gina Hockett <a href="http://www.freestyleelements.blogspot.com/">Freestyle Elements</a><br />
Gloria Allen <a href="http://www.innovativedreamsjewelry.blogspot.com/">Innovative Dreams Jewelry</a><br />
Heather Marston <a href="http://www.cswdesignsbyhehe.blogspot.com/">CSW Designs</a><br />
Inge von Roos <a href="http://www.ingetraud.wordpress.com/">Inge's Blog</a><br />
Iveth Caruso <a href="http://www.creativeatelier.net/blog">Creative Atelier</a><br />
Jacqueline Marchant <a href="http://www.jaacquelinesjewels.blogspot.com/">Fiddledeedee Jewelry</a><br />
Jami Shipp <a href="http://www.celebratinglifewithdamamashipp.blogspot.com/">Celebrating Life!</a><br />
Jean Yates <a href="http://www.prettykittydogmoonjewelry.blogspot.com/">Snap Out of it Jean, There's Beading to Do!</a><br />
Jennifer Reno <a href="http://www.jenrenjewelry.blogspot.com/">Musings of a Crafty Jenny</a><br />
Jenny Robledo <a href="http://peppasdream.blogspot.com/">Peppa's Dream</a><br />
Jennifer VanBenschoten <a href="http://www.vanbeads.blogspot.com/">Jewelry, Art and Life</a><br />
Jessica Klaaren <a href="http://cellardoorjewelry.blogspot.com/">Cellar Door Jewelry</a><br />
Jessica Murray <a href="http://www.whimsicalweavings.blogspot.com/">Whimsical Monkey</a><br />
Joan Williams <a href="http://www.lilrubyjewelry.com/">lilruby jewelry</a><br />
Jo-Ann Woolverton <a href="http://www.itsabeadifulcreation.blogspot.ca/">It's a Beadiful Creation</a><br />
Joanne Browne <a href="http://www.josjewels1.blogspot.com.au/">josjewels1</a><br />
Jodie Marshall <a href="http://www.marshalljodie.blogspot.com/">Jodie Marshall Lampwork Beads Wearable Art</a><br />
Johanna Rhodes <a href="http://www.firephoenixcreations.blogspot.com/">Fire Phoenix Creations</a><br />
John Rasmussen <a href="http://rasmussengemsandjewelryllc.blogspot.com/">Rasumussen Gems and Jewelry LLC</a><br />
JuLee Wolfe <a href="http://www.thepolymerpenguin.blogspot.com/">The Polymer Penguin</a><br />
Julie Bean <a href="http://www.bluepigblog.com/">Blue Pig Blog</a><br />
Karen Mitchell <a href="http://www.overthemoon-design.com/">Over the Moon Designs</a><br />
Karin King <a href="http://www.maverickbeads.blogspot.com/">The Sparklie Things Blog</a><br />
Karin Slaton <a href="http://www.backstorybeads.blogspot.com/">Backstory Beads</a><br />
Kat Douglas <a href="http://www.washoekat.blogspot.com/">Washoe Kat's</a><br />
Kay Bolton <a href="http://www.toodlesandbinks.blogspot.com/">Toodles and Binks</a><br />
Kelly Hosford Patterson <a href="http://www.travelingsideshow.blogspot.com/">The Traveling SideShow</a><br />
Kim Ballor <a href="http://www.takeyourvitaminc.blogspot.com/">Vitamin C ... A Daily Does of Creativity</a><br />
Kim Dworak <a href="http://www.cianciblue.blogspot.com/">CianciBlue</a><br />
Kim Houston <a href="http://www.thepinkmartiniboutique.blogspot.com/">The Pink Martini</a><br />
Kym Hunter <a href="http://kymhunterdesigns.blogspot.com/">Kym Hunter Designs</a><br />
Laren Dee Barton <a href="http://www.larendeedesigns.blogspot.com/">Laren Dee Designs</a><br />
Lea Avroch <a href="http://www.lajewelrydesign.blogspot.com/">LA Jewelry Designs</a><br />
Leanne Loftus <a href="http://www.firstimpressiondesign.blogspot.com/">First Impression Design</a><br />
Liddy McLaughlin <a href="http://www.liddymclaughlin.com/">Liddy McLaughlin Art</a><br />
Linda Florian <a href="http://www.lilysofthevalleyjewelry.blogspot.com/">Lily's of the Valley Jewelry & Creative Creations</a><br />
Linda Inhelder <a href="http://www.musthavesjewelry.blogspot.com/">Must-Haves Jewelry</a><br />
Lisa Hamilton <a href="http://www.simplyirresistiblejewelry.blogspot.com/">Simply Irresistable Jewelry</a><br />
Lisa Suver <a href="http://fanceethat.blogspot.com/">Fancee That</a><br />
Lori Bowring Michaud <a href="http://www.artfullyornamental.blogspot.com/">Artfully Ornamental</a><br />
Lori Poppe <a href="http://www.lorillijeanscreativecorner.blogspot.com/">Adventures in Creativity with Lorillijean</a><br />
LouAnn Elwell <a href="http://www.southpassbeads.com/">Southpass Beads</a><br />
Mandi Effron <a href="http://www.craft-o-licious.blogspot.com/">Craft-o-licious</a>**ME**<br />
Marcia DeCoster <a href="http://www.maddesignsbeads.blogspot.com/">MadDesigns</a><br />
Marcia Dunne <a href="http://www.thealternativefoundry.blogspot.com/">The Alternative Foundry</a><br />
Marie Covert <a href="http://www.thistledown-and-swaddlings.blogspot.com/">Creating Interest</a><br />
Marjorie Savill Linthwaite <a href="http://www.bennubirdrising.blogspot.com.au/">bennubirdrising</a><br />
Marlene Cupo <a href="http://www.amazingdesigns-marlene.blogspot.com/">Amazing Designs by Marlene</a><br />
Martha Aleo <a href="http://www.ornamento.wordpress.com/">Ornamento</a><br />
Marti Conrad <a href="http://www.marticsclay.blogspot.com/">Marti's Buttons -n- Beads</a><br />
Mary Ellen Parker <a href="http://www.beetreebyme.blogspot.com/">BeeTree by m.e.</a><br />
Mary Govaars <a href="http://www.mlhjewelrydesigns.com/">MLH Jewelry Designs</a><br />
Mary Lindell <a href="http://www.marylindell.com/blog">Mary Lindell Artisan Jewelry</a><br />
Maureen Connolly <a href="http://www.mrsbeadsley.blogspot.com/">Mrs Beadsley's Workshop</a><br />
Maybeline Tay <a href="http://www.thejewelrylarder.blogspot.sg/">The Jewelry Larder</a><br />
Melissa Elgin <a href="http://www.addictedbeader.blogspot.com/">The Addicted Beader</a><br />
Melissa Mesara <a href="http://www.one-earedpig.blogspot.com/">one-eared pig beads</a><br />
Menka Gupta <a href="http://www.menkag.blogspot.com/">Menka's Jewelry</a><br />
Michaela Pabeschitz <a href="http://www.der-lamardebonita.blogspot.co.at/">la mar de bonita</a><br />
Mischelle Fanucchi <a href="http://micheladasmusings.blogspot.com/">Micheladas Musings</a><br />
Mona Rae Baroody <a href="http://www.monarae-beads.blogspot.com/">Who Does She Bead She Is?</a><br />
Nan Emmett <a href="http://www.spiritrattles.blogspot.com/">Spirit Rattles -- Spirited Earth</a><br />
Nancy Pedersen <a href="http://www.npedersen.blogspot.com/">Something Heartfelt by Nancy</a><br />
Natalie Davidson <a href="http://www.northshoredays.blogspot.co.nz/">NorthShore Days</a><br />
Nikki Douglas <a href="http://jewellerymakingblog.blogspot.co.uk/">Bead It and Weep</a><br />
Pam Farren <a href="http://www.re-maker.blogspot.com/">re-maker</a><br />
Pam, the Crazier Sister <a href="http://www.crazycreativecorner.blogspot.com/">The Crazy Creative Corner</a><br />
Pam Traub <a href="http://www.klassyjoolz.blogspot.com/">Klassy Joolz</a><br />
Priya Krish <a href="http://hellopalz.wordpress.com/">Hellopalz</a> <br />
Rebecca Anderson <a href="http://www.songbeads.blogspot.com/">Song Beads</a><br />
Rebecca Sirevaag <a href="http://www.godsartistinresidence.blogspot.com/">Becca's Place</a><br />
Robin Kae Reed <a href="http://www.willowdragon.blogspot.com/">Artistry HCBD</a><br />
Rochelle Brisson <a href="http://www.acreativechelle.blogspot.com/">a creative chelle</a><br />
Rosa Maria Cuevas <a href="http://www.helenadetroyajoyas.blogspot.com/">Helena de Troya</a><br />
Sabine Dittrich <a href="http://www.perlendschungel.blogspot.de/">perlendschungel</a><br />
Sandi Volpe <a href="http://www.sandivolpe.com/">Sandi Volpe</a><br />
Sandra McGriff <a href="http://www.skyescreativechaos.blogspot.ca/">Creative Chaos</a><br />
Sarah Goode <a href="http://www.pookledo.blogspot.co.uk/">Pookledo</a><br />
Sarah Singer <a href="http://singingsongsofsixpence.blogspot.co.uk/">String a Song of Sixpence</a><br />
Serena Trent <a href="http://www.pijworld.com/">All Things Made Jewelry</a><br />
Shai Williams <a href="http://www.shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/">Shaiha's Ramblings</a><br />
Sharon Palac <a href="http://www.sharonsjewelrygarden.blogspot.com/">Sharon's Jewelry Garden</a><br />
Sharyl McMillian-Nelson <a href="http://www.sharylsjewelry.blogspot.com/">Sharyl's Jewelry & Reflections</a><br />
Sheila Davis <a href="http://www.stonedesignsbysheila.blogspot.com/">Stone Designs</a><br />
Shelley Graham Turner <a href="http://www.shelleygrahamturner.blogspot.com/">Fabric of My Life</a><br />
Sherri Stokey <a href="http://www.knotjustmacrame.com/">Knot Just Macrame</a><br />
Sherry Baun <a href="http://www.unicornsjewels.blogspot.com/">Unicorns Jewels</a><br />
Skylar Bre'z <a href="http://www.brisingbeads.blogspot.com/">Brising Beads</a><br />
Stephanie Haussler <a href="http://www.pixybugdesigns.blogspot.com/">Pixybug Designs</a><br />
Tania Spivey <a href="http://www.moobiegracedesigns.blogspot.com/">Moobie Grace Designs</a><br />
Terri G. <a href="http://www.terrisbloomingideas.blogspot.com/">Blooming Ideas</a><br />
Terry Carter <a href="http://www.tappingflamingo.blogspot.com/">Tapping Flamingo</a><br />
Terry Matuszyk <a href="http://www.pinkchapeau.wordpress.com/">Pink Chapeau Vintage Jewelry</a><br />
Toltec Jewels <a href="http://www.jewelschoolfriends.com/">Jewel School Friends</a><br />
Tracy Kruse <a href="http://goldkissesart.blogspot.com/">Goldkisses Art</a><br />
Tracy Martin <a href="http://www.nutkittensjewelry.blogspot.com/">Nutkitten's Jewelry</a><br />
Zia Parks <a href="http://www.anzipanzisworkshoppe.blogspot.com/">Anzi~Panzi's Work Shoppe</a><br />
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Zoe Marcin <a href="http://www.beadsteaandsweets.blogspot.com/">Beads, Tea and Sweets</a></div>
Mandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07774321689215724288noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840349906004007.post-27927680595088037882012-10-18T10:11:00.002-07:002012-10-18T10:11:56.949-07:00What I've Been DoingI think I have craft ADD. I start a project, then start another one and before I know it, I have a whole bucket full of unfinished projects. I started my Kalmbach Publishing necklace. I'm not loving it, so it will sit on the table until I figure out how to fine tune it. In the meantime, here is the Soup I was sent to work with.<br />
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We finished the Shop Hop and I won a basket from Beads of Paradise. We are going to pick it up this weekend. I'm super excited and can't wait to see what I won. These are the treasures I picked up during the final days of the Shop Hop.<br />
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Thankfully, I have finished a few of the things I've started. I made two pairs of earrings for a birthday gift. Yes, I made them the day of and finished them in time. My bf helped with one pair as the beautiful glass beads were being stubborn.<br />
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<br />Mandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07774321689215724288noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840349906004007.post-43418261892736479702012-10-17T14:34:00.002-07:002012-10-17T14:34:42.225-07:00Long Time No PostHi! So sorry for dropping off the planet for a while. I've been going through some stuff and have no energy when I get home from work. I have made a few pieces, and I hope to upload the photos soon. I am also working on a website to finally display my work for sale. It is going very slowly as my in home graphics artist has been very busy at work.<br />
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Right now, I am making my first Kumihimo necklace with beads. In my attempt to destash, I picked some super small beads. Although I am loving the results, it is taking a very long time, causing me to be quite cranky. I can't wait to finish the necklace and post my first finished Kumi piece. <br />
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If I make significant progress on the Kumi necklace, I will make a pair of earrings to post soon.<br />
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Thanks for not giving up on me.<br />
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Ooh, I can't wait to start working on my pay it forward gifts. :)Mandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07774321689215724288noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840349906004007.post-26219792012539365232012-09-17T23:46:00.002-07:002012-09-17T23:46:35.785-07:00Extreme Bead Shopping17 stores, over 430 miles in only 2 days. I owe this adventure to the <a href="http://www.sclbsa.org/Bead_Shop_Hop.html" target="_blank">Bead Shop Hop</a>. We have 10 more stores to visit this weekend. Do you really think I could visit that many stores without buying anything? Of course not!<br />
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I went crazy with copper findings and a small amount of beads. Check out the new additions to my stash.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More beads!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And a few more..</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beads & Beads.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colorful Beads!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What, no more beads?!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The first creation from the shop hop.</td></tr>
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I also bought tools and a Kumihimo kit. Can't wait to try everything out. Stay tuned for more jewelry and even more beads!<br />
<br />Mandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07774321689215724288noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840349906004007.post-12316013748257998782012-09-13T07:00:00.000-07:002012-09-13T07:00:07.835-07:00IN THE PINKThank you so much to Lori Anderson for her awesome efforts with the 6th Bead Soup Blog Party. I was lucky enough to participate for the very first time.<br /><br />I came across Lori's blog, her Bead Soup Café facebook group and the Bead Soup Blog Party about 4 months ago. In that short time, Lori had made a huge impact on my life. I made a promise to myself that I would become very active with my jewelry designing. There is no way this would have happened without her. <br />
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I learned all about challenges and blog hops and have made many bead friends. I get wonderful tips and feedback from the cafe members and visit numerous blogs and websites for inspiration.<br />
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Unfortunately, I suffer from depression and in the past it has been difficult to keep active with things I love. I am taking the plunge and sticking to my commitments. Overall, I am happier and have beading and designing to look forward to after a long day of work.<br />
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Thank you Lori for helping me find a place in this community and ultimately making me a better designer. Your support and challenges means the world to me. I can only hope to make a difference in at least one person's life let alone the hundreds that you have touched. You truly are a wonderful person and I greatly appreciate the opportunity to participate in the BSBP. <br /><br />Lori, I've been PINKED!<br />
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Please visit all of the "in the pink" participants to see how they got their "pink" on. <br />
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Gail Vanderster-Zwang <a href="http://angelmoose.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://angelmoose.blogspot.com</a><br />
Lea Avroch <a href="http://lajewelrydesign.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lajewelrydesign.blogspot.com</a><br />
Leslie Wayment <a href="http://www.aabeadsonline.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.aabeadsonline.com/blog</a><br />
Kelley Katherine Hagerty-Fogle <a href="http://www.mylifeonebeadatatime.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mylifeonebeadatatime.blogspot.com</a><br />
Sheila Davis <a href="http://www.stonedesignsbysheila.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.stonedesignsbysheila.blogspot.com</a><br />
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Solange Collin <a href="http://www.blog.ahowinjewelry.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.blog.ahowinjewelry.com</a><br />
Jennifer Chasalow VanBenschoten <a href="http://www.vanbeads.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.vanbeads.blogspot.com</a><br />
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Mandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07774321689215724288noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840349906004007.post-70732763410551515002012-09-07T20:07:00.002-07:002012-09-07T20:07:51.920-07:00ReconstructedI love chunky necklaces, but I've always been afraid to bead something with large stones. I have a few strings of chunky beads that I love. Often, large stones can be heavy. I'm always fearful that I will make a necklace and it will break while I'm wearing it. It has happened once or twice, and beads go a dropping. <br />
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A few months ago, I made a chunky necklace while riding in a car. Original post here: <a href="http://craft-o-licious.blogspot.com/2012/07/car-beading.html" target="_blank">Car Beading</a>. The stones are pretty heavy once they are all strung together. I asked for advice on strengthening the necklace. After many great tips, and months of other beading projects, I finally reconstructed the necklace.<br />
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Hope you enjoy the new look!<br />
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I doubled up the wire and the crimps. I also added wire protectors and shortened the necklace by reducing the quantity of black beads at the end.
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Closeup of the gorgeous stones.<br />
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I can wear it proudly, now that it feels way more secure.Mandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07774321689215724288noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840349906004007.post-67549280379245174002012-09-04T22:48:00.001-07:002012-09-04T22:48:07.907-07:00Week 6 - RingsRecently, for some unknown reason, I've stopped wearing rings. This weeks ring challenge posed an interesting issue. How do I inspire myself to make something I don't normally wear? Well, I tried a tutorial, and love the ring. I think I'll start wearing them again.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Left to right (Rosette Wire Wrapped Ring, Simple Wire Wrapped Ring, Wire Wrapped Ring</td></tr>
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I found a fun wire ring tutorial through Craft Gossip <a href="http://mcfarlanddesigns.blogspot.com/2007/08/free-jewelry-making-tutorial-2-rosette.html" target="_blank">Rosette Wire Wrapper Ring Tutorial</a>. I love Craft Gossip. The site features articles on all sorts of crafty tutorials and ideas.<br />
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The next ring was made using this tutorial <a href="http://www.lythastudios.com/123bead/project-46.html" target="_blank">Simple Wire Wrapped Ring Tutorial</a>.
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The tutorial for the third ring was emailed to me and I can't find a link to post. Sorry.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Similar to the ring in the email tutorial</td></tr>
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Making rings (and wearing them) was more fun than I expected. Everything was quick to make and fairly simple.<br />
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This week, I will be making a necklace or bracelet that showcases the wire used to string the beads.<br />
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Who is in?Mandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07774321689215724288noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840349906004007.post-13440288132719582752012-08-31T19:59:00.002-07:002012-08-31T19:59:53.530-07:00Refreshed DanglesA while ago I posted about a pair of dangles I made not knowing what to do with them <a href="http://craft-o-licious.blogspot.com/2012/06/dangleswhat-to-do.html" target="_blank">Dangles</a>. I ended up making a charm bracelet <a href="http://craft-o-licious.blogspot.com/2012/06/matching-pair.html" target="_blank">Charm Bracelet</a>, but one of the suggestions I was given was to add green leaves to help fill up the bracelet. <br />
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This past weekend, I tried out a new bead store. It was much more expensive than the one I normally go to, but it had a different selection. What do you know, they had leaves!<br />
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Check out the improvements I was able to make to the charm bracelet. <br />
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I love the color combo now. The green leaves made a huge difference.
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I love the Phantom of the Opera and I use to play the soundtrack on the piano. My favorite song is Music of the Night. Naturally, I chose Music of the Night as my inspiration for the Phantom of the Opera Challenge.<br />
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I really wanted to catch the essence of lights twinkling on the water and mimic the colors of the lake at twilight. I love the necklace and believe it captures everything I envisioned.<br />
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I wanted to make a necklace for a good friend of mine, and the colors I selected for this challenge were perfect for her.<br />
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For more wonderful Phantom of the Opera inspired jewelry, please visit the other designers blogs:
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The Crazier Sister (host)<br />
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Amanda - <a href="http://craft-o-licious.blogspot.com/">http://craft-o-licious.blogspot.com/</a> *me<br />
chicandfrog - <a href="http://chicandfrog.wordpress.com/">http://chicandfrog.wordpress.com/</a><br />
Andra – <a href="http://creezpentrutine.blogspot.com/">http://creezpentrutine.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Dana Lang - <a href="http://tumblestonehandmakery.blogspot.com/">http://tumblestonehandmakery.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Shelley Graham Turner - <a href="http://shelleygrahamturner.blogspot.com/">http://shelleygrahamturner.blogspot.com/</a><br />
SueBeads - <a href="http://www.suebeads.blogspot.com/">www.suebeads.blogspot.com</a><br />
Lp’S Jewelry - <a href="http://lpsjewelry.blogspot.com/">http://lpsjewelry.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Sonya - <a href="http://dreaminofbeads.blogspot.com/">http://dreaminofbeads.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Kelli Jacobson - <a href="http://creativemoonjewelryandthings.com/">http://creativemoonjewelryandthings.com/</a><br />
Therese Frank - <a href="http://www.theresestreasures59.blogspot.com/">http://www.theresestreasures59.blogspot.com/</a><br />
<br />Mandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07774321689215724288noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840349906004007.post-82485831677717437292012-08-24T21:03:00.000-07:002012-08-24T21:03:35.123-07:00Bead Soup Blog Party, Final Reveal!Whew! I am so excited it is finally here! Welcome to the 3rd and final reveal of the 6th Bead Soup Blog Party. The event was possible thanks to an amazing hostess, <a href="http://www.prettythingsblog.com/">Lori Anderson</a>. Can you believe there were almost 400 participants? What does that mean? 400+ wonderful creations and 400 blogs to visit. Sound tiring? Yes, it is but it's all worth it.<br />
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Here is the soup my partner, <a href="http://kayzkreationz.blogspot.com/">Kay Thomerson</a>, sent me. The picture isn't the best, but the beads are beautiful.<br />
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After three failed attempts, I contacted Lori for a little helped. Funny enough, she suggested a similar idea to my fourth design. It all worked out and I'm pretty happy with the results. <br />
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I used all the beads, the lovely heart pendant, the clasp and some of the fiber. This is the first time I've played with gunmetal and/or pewter. I love the darker metal with the beads Kay sent. I haven't figured out what to make with the handmade clasp yet, but something is coming.<br />
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Since my jewelry stash is becoming overwhelming, I'd like to do two giveaways #1 for both the necklace and the earrings and #2 for the fiber necklace. If you'd like to participate, please leave a comment with a way to contact you and which number giveaway. <br />
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Thanks for checking out my Bead Soup reveal. Don't forget to hop through the other fantastic creations. Visit <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1021096217">Kay </a><a href="http://kayzkreationz.blogspot.com/">Thomerson</a> to see what Kay did with the soup I sent her. Enjoy!<br />
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Hostess, Lori Anderson, <a href="http://www.prettythingsblog.com/">Pretty Things</a> </div>
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Agi Kiss, <a href="http://moonsafaribeads.blogspot.com/">Moonsafari Beads</a> </div>
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Alice Peterson,<a href="http://www.alice-dreaming.blogspot.com/"> Alice Dreaming</a></div>
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Alison Sachs, <a href="http://www.beadsbyearthtones.blogspot.com/">Beads by Earthtones</a></div>
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Amanda Dittloff, <a href="http://www.passionsmashin.blogspot.com/">Passion Smashin'</a></div>
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Andra Marasteanu, <a href="http://bijouxdemonange.blogspot.com/">Bijoux de Monanage</a></div>
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Angie Szlovak, <a href="http://www.sweet-beads.blogspot.com/">SweetBeads</a></div>
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Anitra Gordy, <a href="http://www.leelucreations.blogspot.com/">Leelu Creations</a></div>
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Ann Sherwood, <a href="http://www.ann-sherwood.blogspot.com/">Ann's Blog</a></div>
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Arlene Dean, <a href="http://aglassbash.blogspot.com/">A Glass Bash</a></div>
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Audrey Belanger, <a href="http://esperianterra.blogspot.com/">Dreams of an Absolution</a></div>
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Barb Solem, <a href="http://www.vivimagoopresents.com/">Vivi Magoo Presents</a></div>
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Barbara Blaszczyk, <a href="http://www.floraservice.blogspot.com/">laboratorim Flory</a></div>
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Becky Pancake, <a href="http://www.beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com/">Becky Pancake Bead Designs</a></div>
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Beth Emery, <a href="http://www.storiesbyindigoheart.blogspot.com/">Stories by Indigo Heart</a></div>
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Bianca Odenthal, <a href="http://zydies-glasperlen.blogspot.de/">Zydies Glasperlen</a></div>
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Birgit Klughardt, <a href="http://gitesbeads-gite.blogspot.de/">GitesBeads</a></div>
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Bobbie Rafferty, <a href="http://beadsong.blogspot.com/">Beadsong Jewelry</a></div>
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Bonnie Coursolle, <a href="http://jaspersgems.blogspot.ca/">Jasper Gems</a></div>
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Cece Cormier, <a href="http://www.thebeadingyogini.com/">The Beading Yogini</a></div>
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Charlene Jacka, <a href="http://clay-space.com/blog">Clay Space</a></div>
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Cherrie Fick, <a href="http://www.designsinthelight.co/">En La Lumie're</a> </div>
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Cheryl Foiles, <a href="http://www.getyourbeadon.com/">Get Your Bead On</a></div>
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Christie Murrow, <a href="http://www.charisdesignsjewelry.blogspot.com/">Charis Designs Jewelry</a></div>
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Christina Miles, <a href="http://wingsnscales.blogspot.com/">Wings n Scales</a></div>
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Christina Stofmeel, <a href="http://www.fengbeads.com/">Feng Beads</a></div>
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Christine Stonefield, <a href="http://www.sweetgirldesign.blogspot.com/">Sweet Girl Design</a></div>
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Cindy Cima Edwards, <a href="http://www.cindycima.com/">Live to Design</a></div>
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CJ Bauschka, <a href="http://www.cjbauschka.blogspot.com/">4 His Glory Creations</a> </div>
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Claire Smith, <a href="http://blog.embergrass.com/">Embergrass Jewelry</a></div>
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Cynthia Riggs, <a href="http://cynthsblog.blogspot.com/">Cynth's Blog</a></div>
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Dana Fowler, <a href="http://www.trunkfulloftreasure.blogspot.com/">Trunk Full of Treasure</a></div>
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Dawn Pierro, <a href="http://turtlemoondesigns.me/">Turtle Moon Designs</a></div>
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Dee Elgie, <a href="http://cherryobsidia.blogspot.com/">Cherry Obsidia</a></div>
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Donetta Farrington, <a href="http://simplygorgeous-donetta.blogspot.com/">Simply Gorgeous</a></div>
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Dot Lewallwn, <a href="http://speediebeadie.blogspot.com/">Speedie Beadie</a></div>
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Eileen Snyder, <a href="http://dorsethillbeads.blogspot.com/">Dorset Hill Beads</a> </div>
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Elizabeth Bunn, <a href="http://elizabethbeads.blogspot.com/">Elizabeth Beads</a></div>
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Eva Kovacs, <a href="http://ewagyongyosvilaga.blogspot.hu/">Ewa gyongyos vilaga!</a></div>
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Evelyn Duberry, <a href="http://www.shebamakeda.com/">Sheba Makeda</a></div>
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Fay Wolfenden, <a href="http://www.torchfairy.blogspot.com/">Torch Fairy</a></div>
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Fen Li, <a href="http://www.beadflorajewels.blogspot.com/">Bead Flora Jewels</a></div>
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Gail Zwang, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1219747718">Angel Moose</a><a href="http://angelmoose.blogspot.com/"> Enterprises</a></div>
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Geneva Collins, <a href="http://www.torquestory.blogspot.com/">Torque Story</a></div>
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Grace Dorsey, <a href="http://fanoftheflame.blogspot.com/">Fan of the Flame</a></div>
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Hannah Annear, <a href="http://www.quirkyhannah.wordpress.com/">Squintessential</a></div>
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Hajer Waheed, <a href="http://mybeadedworld.wordpress.com/">My Beaded World</a> </div>
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Heather Goldsmith, <a href="http://asibeadit.blogspot.com/">As I Bead It</a></div>
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Heather Otto, <a href="http://www.thecrafthopper.com/">The Craft Hopper</a></div>
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Heidi Kingman, <a href="http://mybeadtherapy.blogspot.com/">My Bead Therapy</a></div>
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Hope Smitherman, <a href="http://www.craftyhope.blogspot.com/">Crafty Hope</a></div>
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Isolina Perez, <a href="http://www.isolinaperez.blogspot.com/">Isolina Perez</a></div>
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Jacqueline Keller, <a href="http://www.creartelier.blogspot.com/">CreARTelier</a></div>
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Jane Haag, <a href="http://mjanedesigns.blogspot.com/">Did You Make Something Today?</a></div>
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Janeen Sorensen, <a href="http://www.wildvanilladesigns.com/">Wild Vanilla Designs</a></div>
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Jean Peter, <a href="http://jeanpdesigns.blogspot.com/">Jean P. Designs</a></div>
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Jennifer Judd, <a href="http://www.jenjuddrocks.com/">Jen Judd Rocks</a></div>
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Jennifer L Justman, <a href="http://soulsfiredesigns.blogspot.com/">Soul's Fire Designs</a></div>
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Joanna Matuszczyk, <a href="http://filcowe.blogspot.com/">Bizuteria z filcu</a></div>
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Joanne Brown, <a href="http://josjewels1.blogspot.com.au/">Jo's Jewels</a></div>
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Joanne Lockwood, <a href="http://jobunkum.blogspot.co.uk/">Jo Bunkum</a></div>
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Joyce Becker, <a href="http://www.joycesjoyfulgems.blogspot.com/">Joyce's Joyful Gems</a></div>
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Judy Riley, <a href="http://www.threeredbeads.blogspot.com/">Three Red Beads</a></div>
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Karen Mitchell, <a href="http://www.overthemoon-design.com/">Over the Moon Design</a></div>
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Karen Williams, <a href="http://www.baublicious.blogspot.com/">Baublicious</a></div>
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Karin von Hoeren, <a href="http://www.creativeideen.de/">Creative Ideen</a></div>
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Karla Morgan, <a href="http://www.texaspepperjams.blogspot.com/">Texas Pepper Jams</a></div>
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Kashmira Patel, <a href="http://sadafulee.blogspot.com/">Sadafule .. always in bloom!</a></div>
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Kate Richbourg, <a href="http://www.katerichbourg.com/">We Can Make That at Home</a></div>
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Katrin Lembke, <a href="http://allesperle.blogspot.de/">AllesPerle</a></div>
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Kathy Combs, <a href="http://www.torchedintexas.blogspot.com/">Torched in Texas</a></div>
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Kathy Lindemer, <a href="http://www.bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/">Bay Moon Design</a></div>
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Kay Thomerson, <a href="http://kayzkreationz.blogspot.com/">Kayz Kreationz</a> *My Partner</div>
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Kelley Fogle, <a href="http://www.mylifeonebeadatatime.blogspot.com/">My Life, One Bead at at Time</a></div>
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Kelly Hosford Patterson, <a href="http://travelingsideshow.blogspot.com/">Traveling Side Show</a></div>
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Klaudette Koon, <a href="http://klaudetekoon.blogspot.com/">Only Road</a></div>
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Lara Lutrick, <a href="http://www.lutrick.blogspot.com/">Lampwork Beads by Lara</a></div>
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Laura Guenther, <a href="http://www.blueantiquities.blogspot.com/">Blue Antiquities</a></div>
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Laurie Lalonde, <a href="http://simplymodjewelry.blogspot.com/">Simply Mod Jewelry</a> </div>
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Lilik Kristiani, <a href="http://www.lilikrist.com/">Soul of My Embodiment</a></div>
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Linda Younkman, <a href="http://www.lindysdesigns.blogspot.com/">Lindy's Designs</a></div>
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Lisa Chapman, <a href="http://www.beachcatbeads.blogspot.com/">Beach Cat Beads</a></div>
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Lisa Lodge, <a href="http://www.pineridgetreasures.blogspot.com/">Pine Ridge Treasures</a> </div>
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Loretta Carstensen, <a href="http://www.designsbyloretta.blogspot.com/">Designs by Loretta</a></div>
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Lori Bergmann, <a href="http://www.loribergmann.blogspot.com/">Lori Bergmann Design</a></div>
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Lori Dorrington, <a href="http://www.lorisglassworks.blogspot.com/2012/07/bead-soup-reveal-day.html">Lori's Adventures in Etsy Land</a> </div>
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Lynn Davis, <a href="http://z-llyynn.blogspot.com/">LLYYNN</a></div>
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Malin de Koning, <a href="http://beadingbymalindekoning.blogspot.se/">Beading by Malin</a></div>
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Marelene Cupo, <a href="http://amazingdesigns-marlene.blogspot.com/">Amazing Designs</a></div>
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Menka Gupta, <a href="http://menkag.blogspot.com/">Menka's Jewelry Blog</a></div>
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Penny Neville, <a href="http://copperpennydesigns.blogspot.com/">Copper Penny</a></div>
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Rachel Baron, <a href="http://rbarondesigns.blogspot.com/">R. Baron Designs</a></div>
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Rachel Myers, <a href="http://www.rockabeadjewelry.blogspot.com/">Rockabead Jewelry</a></div>
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Rana Wilson, <a href="http://definitivedesignsbyrwilson.blogspot.com/">Definitive Designs by R. Wilson</a></div>
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Rebecca Anderson, <a href="http://www.songbeads.blogspot.com/">Song Beads</a></div>
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Shawn Mills, <a href="http://shawnmariedesignsatbentwire.blogspot.com/">Shawn Marie Designs with Bent Wire</a></div>
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Sheryl Stephens, <a href="http://www.babblebead.blogspot.com/">Babble Bead</a></div>
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Shiraz Biggie, <a href="http://www.secretsongdesigns.blogspot.com/">Secret Song Designs</a></div>
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Solange Collin, <a href="http://www.blog.ahowinjewelry.com/">Ahowin Handcrafted Jewelry</a></div>
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Sonya Stille, <a href="http://dreaminofbeads.blogspot.com/">Dreamin' of Beads</a> </div>
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Stephanie Dixon, <a href="http://www.thedixonchick.blogspot.com/">The Dixon Chick</a></div>
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Susan Kennedy, <a href="http://www.suebeads.blogspot.com/">Sue Beads</a></div>
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Suzann Sladcik Wilson, <a href="http://www.beadphoriablog.com/">Beadphoria</a></div>
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Mandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07774321689215724288noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840349906004007.post-88219702385636260502012-08-24T20:05:00.000-07:002012-08-24T20:05:01.342-07:00A Little KnittingI knitted a necklace that's kind of like a skinny scarf. It can be worn in a few different ways. I didn't have anyone to take photos of it on, so I can't show off the versatility yet. It's a casual necklace with a little shimmer. Perfect for the weekends. Hope you enjoy!<br />
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<br />Mandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07774321689215724288noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840349906004007.post-53124925294670627632012-08-23T20:07:00.000-07:002012-08-23T20:07:49.390-07:00Week 5 - CrochetWhen it rains it pours. I was a beading machine last night. I even starting a knit piece. I've made a few attempts at knitting wire. It's really awkward and the results have been less than pleasing. Switching gears, I thought I'd trying crocheting wire instead. I bought this amazing book to use as inspiration for the Bead Soup Blog Party <a href="http://www.kalmbachstore.com/64810.html" target="_blank">Easy Beading Vol. 8</a>.<br />
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<br />Mandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07774321689215724288noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840349906004007.post-5860506262964370742012-08-23T19:54:00.002-07:002012-08-23T19:54:14.589-07:00Week 4 - EarringsAs promised, I'm catching up on last week's challenge. I love making earrings. They are so fun and quick. I bought some beads this weekend in a last attempt to perfect my Bead Soup creation. These opalescent leaf shaped beads didn't make it into my Soup piece and I imaged them as earrings. They have a mind of there own and don't always hang right, but I enjoy that part. Hope you like!<br />
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<br />Mandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07774321689215724288noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840349906004007.post-49528447085602257762012-08-22T09:25:00.001-07:002012-08-22T09:25:09.601-07:00ProgressYay! I finally finished my main Bead Soup piece. Check back Saturday at midnight for the reveal. I'm a little behind on my challenges. Don't worry, week 4 and 5 are coming soon.Mandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07774321689215724288noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840349906004007.post-23275326609601606982012-08-12T20:40:00.001-07:002012-08-12T20:40:20.706-07:00Week 3 - Wire ConnectorsThis week's challenge was was wire connectors (links). I didn't get as creative as I wanted to, but I was having a bad week. I love copper and hope to use all these links in a bracelet or necklace soon.<br />
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After three weeks of playing with wire, I look forward to making some earrings.<br />
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On a separate note, I made my first attempt at a little Bead Soup. I liked it, but didn't feel it was designer soup quality; back to the drawing board.Mandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07774321689215724288noreply@blogger.com0