The really cool part of having Sharon as a partner is that we must have been reading each others minds the day we picked beads. She and I both sent a flower and a butterfly.
Here's what I sent:
Here is what Sharon sent me:
I was able to make 3 necklaces, a bracelet and earrings with all that Sharon sent! She was very generous. My first design had all the beads in 1 necklace. I had the flower then the glass, then the butterfly, then the pearls, etc... Way too busy. So I decided to work with 1 component at a time. I started with the butterfly.
The beautiful enameled butterfly was paired with a vintage key, a chalcedony briolette, beads from Gaea Cannaday and silks from Marsha Neal. I used the clasp Sharon sent me in this necklace.
The flower came undrilled so I use my new hole punch I bought from Melinda Orr to punch a hole and then I knotted a bird from Gaea, vintaj beads and matte leopard jasper on waxed linen. I didn't use a clasp and you just slip the necklace right over your head.
I made a necklace and bracelet from the pearls, crazy lace agates, czech glass and filigree. For the bracelet I took a cue from the clasp Sharon sent me and I forged my own clasp from copper wire.
Thanks for visiting my blog, I hope you will also visit my partner Sharon's blog to see what she made. I am on my way there now. Due to technical difficulties (of the 2 year old kind) I got my post don a bit late.
A HUGE thank you to Lori for making the possible!
~Shannon
The entire list is posted here: LoriAnderson's Blog
100 comments:
So beautiful, Shannon!!
Nicely done Shannon, pink is not always an easy color to use but you made it work beautifully!!!
YAY for butterflies and Flowers! I think that's nuts that you picked out almost the same things. Kate and I picked similar color palettes as well. It means it was meant to be! You did beautiful things with your bead mix! I love it all and yay for SILK RIBBON!!
Such feminine colors and styles - it makes the girl in me Squeeeeee!!! Love all of them, Shannon!
These are so darling! I really love the focals! The hammered one is especially wonderful! Beautiful work, Shannon and Sharon!
You did a beautiful job! I love that first necklace with the key- the addition of the chalcedony briolette was brilliant! Really, you rocked the pink- every piece is gorgeous!
Beautiful jewels, Shannon!How pretty and girly is that pink butterfly paired up with the key and the delicious chalcedony . The flower necklace is gorgeous - that little bird detail is so cute :)
Geanina.
Oh Shannon Love all of this - the color combos and ribbon - the copper with pink is just delicious!!!...and squeee to that little birdie beautiful stuff ! XOXO
They are all beautiful! The silks match the butterfly perfectly.
Shannon,
It's all so FABULOUS!
I'm totally loving that long piece with the flower. It really is great. Really.
Of course, that first necklace with the key is an eye catcher as well.
Lastly, that clasp you made for the bracelet is amazing. I just love it!
Whew. . .now the rest of the list. I don't know if I can handle it.
They're all wonderful! I love the color in the first one, but I think my favorite is the flower one with the little birdie.
oooh, that flower necklace with the sweet little bird - it sings!!! Great design :)
Love that key necklace!! Beautiful work!
Wonderful pieces! I especially like the big copper focal and the necklace you made to go with it!
so pretty, with the yummiest colors!
Oh Shannon these are yelling at me this time! What a fabulous set you have created!
Shannon you did a amazing job, The flower necklace is gorgeous a very unique piece.
Shannon, each piece is just gorgeous! The ribbon is just perfection in that butterfly necklace.
What lovely things you created with your awesome bead soup! That pink necklace, well, let's just say I'm now a pink convert - it's beautiful! Your long flower necklace, gorgeous! And that little bird makes it :)
These are so soft and feminine and sweet! Your photos are great too! That copper flower is just WOW! Great job!
they are all beautiful! i especially love the one with the flower & clay bird. so simple and earthy and gorgeous!
I just loved your pieces - how wonderful they are and such a happy feeling that they give. Wonderful job.
Your work is always great. These are no acceptation.
Cilla
I am not normally a pink girl but I love what you did with your soup.
Wow such beautiful pieces. The first necklace is definitely my favorite
Hop hop hop. . . What a great soup. Lovely items you have made. :o)
That flower necklace with the little bird perched on it almost made my heart stop. Bravo to you for such wonderful ethereal pieces.
Lovely pieces, Shannon...the colors in the first one are so yummy.
Your Bead Soup pieces are just wonderful.
Oh Shannon! <3 <3 They are beautiful! Well done!
Beautiful! I think the butterfly necklace is my favorite. With the ribbon, it looks so light and airy, just like the butterfly pendant!
Really beautiful pieces, that first necklace is my favorite it is so sweet
Beautiful necklaces Shannon! I love the colors.
My partner and I sent each other the same color pallette - I had a blast!
all four pieces are spot on, beautiful work!
Wow, really beautiful pieces, Shannon! I will try today to create something with the remaining soup my dogs ate!
These turned out beautifully! I especially love the butterfly necklace and the clasp you made for your bracelet. I would have been stumped if I'd received something that hadn't been drilled. Good thing you had a punch!
Shannon, your pieces are very creative and beautiful.
Therese
I love everything you made! Those pretty colors make me wish it was spring instead of fall!
Such beautiful beads and colors and such wonderful designs. Love them all, but my favorite, if I can choose one, would be the copper flower knotted necklace. Lovely!
Every one's a winner = great work Shannon.
Beautiful pieces!
Amazing. I love the pop of color in the first piece. That chalcedony zings. The copper flower is amazing and showing it off with just the beads and simple bird is perfect. Wow!
These are absolutely delightful! Such sophisticated whimsy.
These designs are beautiful. The ribbon fits perfectly. Isn't it fun to created different pieces with one little mix.
I love every single piece you created!
Very pretty pieces, love the little bird.
You were really prolific with your soup, I'm partial to that first necklace with the pretty butterfly and cheery color scheme. Great job!
I love everything you did with your soup! That first necklace really won me over with the butterfly and the soft color palette and silk, gorgeous!
Sigh. All of the pieces are wonderful. I am in love with the first necklace - the butterfly and key. Perfection!
Lovely pieces! And talk about telepathy! Wow! 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
so funny about the beads you and your partner sent each other..your pieces are beautiful
Just gorgeous, love everything you did!
What an amazing array of jewellery pieces. I'm really drawn to the enamelled butterfly piece... the colours remind me of sunset but it's the assymmetry that adds the real punch to the necklace. Keeping the clasp towards the front just adds more interest to it. I really like all the pieces you created... great work!
Oh that turned out so WELL! I just love what you did! Romantic and some of my favorite colors!
I hope you'll join me for the next party! The badge and dates are up on my blog!
Love, Lori
Oh my goodness! I just love the necklace with the copper flower and bird. Also lovin' the butterfly necklace since they are my fave. :)
Anitra
I love the copper and pink together in the first necklace - didn't know how great a combo - I'll have to try it!
All of your designs are beautiful! I am drawn to the first necklace... LOVE that vintage key!
What a coincidence both you and your partner picked a butterfly and a flower for your soups - yet they still were completely different. And I really like what you've come up with, so many different pieces! Love the butterfly necklace, the silk ribbon compliments the focal perfectly, and the briolette adds a nice splash of color.
Lovely, graceful pieces Shannon. I love how you used the silk ties. Such a great flow.
Beautiful creations! Love the use of the silk ties...lovely color scheme!
I love the second one. The little bird bead is just such a lovely whimsical touch!
beautiful pieces, love the colours and design
so pretty, love that first necklace!
Oh, jumping up and down! Those are all gorgeous! And you made your own clasp, you talented woman. (I know, there are lots of you that can do that, but I can't, so color me impressed) Love that silk cord, perfectly matches the butterfly. I appreciate the size of the leopard jasper with the flower, it keeps the balance well. Stunning job, my friend!
So cheerful and feminine. Your sense of scale and balance is fantastic.
Julie & Andrea
Fantastic, really love all the pieces
All very pretty, but I love the butterfly necklace!
They all turned out so cute. The ribbon with the butterfly just seems to make it float. And I love the little bird with the metal flower focal. You did a really nice job making your clasp for the bracelet.
I really like all the things you made out of this bead hop. The butterfly is so sweet. Using the fiber seemed to be just what it needed to really unique. Loved the key. And the bird with the flower, that is like a little story. All very nice.
Wonderful! I like your use of color and texture. Thank you for sharing. Cheers!
Lori
I love that sweet butterfly and your creation is gorgeous! I'd love to wear it at least once a week!
Fantastic bead soup and beautiful designs! I love the addition of the ribbons and little birdie! Well done!
These are all totally lovely. I particularly like the knotted one with the copper flower!
You did such a wonderful job Shannon! I especially LOVE the knotted piece, way cool!
Hi Shannon, how are you? I love your pieces so much, that Sharon knows what to send. Great job, and love the colors. Thanks for dropping by my soup. Riki
Love it all, Shannon...especially the first two pieces...so whimsical.
gorgeous creations sweetie! ;o)
hugs
hello gorgeous xxx
Love, love, love, pink and orange together. It's my new favorite color combo.
I am so sorry I am so late , but my computer dug in it's heels and said I'm nota-gonna go that fast:^)
Your designs are nothing short of amazing.
Be blessed to be a blessing
Sweet and breezy designs - and I love that you and your partner sent each other butterflies!
Absolutely love the necklace with the flower and the bird. They're all great, but that necklace sings. Smart of you to let each piece be a bit quieter by taking stuff away. They are strengthened by that....
I really like...wonderful job!
Beautiful designs, there's just something special and sweet about butterflies and flowers.
You did such a great job! Love the copper flower. The birdie is so cute!
Beautiful jewellery! I really love the butterfly necklace: it's so romantic, soft and sweet. The bird necklace was also a fave as I really like the earthy style. Fab job!
Beautiful colours, I especially like the first necklace
You did great with your soup! All the pieces are stunning! Sorry it took so long to get here, I have so little time, it's been crazy overwhelming!!
What a great soup you got. You did a great job with this too. It is so feminine and wearable. Also, I like your new branding images. Very cute!
Melissa
http://design.kcjewelbox.com
Your pieces are so charming and elegant. I am quite fond of the butterfly and key if I had to pick just one. All your pieces are wonderful.
Vonna
I love all your pieces and especially the copper flower focal.
I love everything! Just so soft and feminine. Lovely.
Michelle
Gorgeous pieces!! Love the butterfly necklace!
Great pieces...especially the beautiful butterfly and key necklace.
What lovely pieces! I love your design work. In particular, I'm fond of the butterfly necklace.
Oh YUM! I love both pieces and the first one makes me kind of hungry for sherbet. Gorgeous designs!
Oh, SOOO pretty! I love how you had just that touch of green in the butterfly and flower pieces. Unexpected and sooo perfectly accented. They're all fab!
Oh what lovely pieces! I think the butterfly piece is my favorite!
LOVE all the stuff that you've made from your bead soup! I'm still making the rounds and commenting (oops… busy, busy with these little kiddos & work!). Beautiful work Shannon!
All the necklaces are so nice! The first one is very delicate and I like the contrast with the key. The little bird in the second necklace is so cute!
Ambra
Beautiful pieces! Love each of them~
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