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Saturday, September 17, 2011

Soup's On!

Here's the necklace I made for the Bead Soup Blog Party!  Hilary Frye of FryeStyle sent such a wonderful assortment of beads I was overwhelmed!  The little piles of beads were so pretty together I decided to keep them together to make more of a visual impact.  The decision to make it asymmetrical was a tough one.  I tried a few different things before I decided to go with it.  I wanted something that would look finished and balanced and contemporary.  I got such pretty beads I wanted to use them all.

Most of my stash is earth tones and darker colors, but I made up some transparent pink ruffles, which I thought complemented the lavenders and blues. 

The silver components sparkle so beautifully, I had to keep the look going with more silver and I thought making each lampwork round its own link kept it light and let the silver come through.
 I got a lot of texture with the silver components and ruffled beads and was able to keep it light in weight by spacing out the heavier beads.
 I hope I did justice to the beautiful beads Hilary sent me.  I know I can't wait to wear my new necklace.
Here's a link to Lori Anderson's Bead Soup Blog Party.  Please visit and check out some of the 362 people making jewelry! http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/
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66 comments:

  1. VSSeptember 17, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    What a beautiful soup you made my friend, your work is truly stunning!! Thanks for sharing & all I can say is yummmmmy!!!

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  2. ShirleySeptember 17, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I have to say, those beautiful ruffle beads are what caught my eye when I first saw the picture. You totally did this necklace justice. Thanks so much for modeling it, that really makes a difference. Awesome design!

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  3. Carol TannahillSeptember 17, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Thank you! I had a lot of fun making this up and trying out new things. I hope to continue to explore new ways of making jewelry as I blog-hop!

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  4. AliceSeptember 17, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Beautiful! I love the asymmetrical aspect which makes it even more interesting.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Truly beautiful work - congrats! The colors are so feminine and remind me of lilacs.

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  6. TracySeptember 17, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    So pretty and feminine - beautiful work!

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  7. pam ferrariSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    So pretty, The colors so soft! Good Soup!

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  8. JenniSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Your necklace is so feminine...I love the addition of your own glass ruffles...it all marries so well with the silver as well. Very pretty.
    Jenni

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  9. AnnSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Very pretty, love the ruffles you made too.

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  10. Clarity Of PurpleSageSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Very lively necklace!! Love your lampwork!

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  11. EmandaJSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Gorgeous! 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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  12. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Hi Carol,

    I've been away all day at The Creative Connection Event. Sorry, I'm late to visit your posting! I'm so pleased you liked the beads I sent. And I'm glad they inspired you to create the ruffle beads. A nice touch, and they match the outline nicely of the silver flower pendant! Asymmetrical design is very cool. You rocked it! :) Hilary

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  13. Pretty ThingsSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    I am SO sorry for being late — today our internet provider decided to crash. My stress level is through the roof, to say the least! They’re still working on it, but it’s like dial-up.

    LOVE IT! Totally my colors and style!

    I hope you’ll participate again!

    Love, Lori

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  14. Jennifer CameronSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    So pretty! The colors are so gorgeous and the texture of the ruffles very cool. Great piece

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  15. Shay StoneSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Lovely and different piece you've created!

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  16. MaggieSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Love that flower pendant and the necklace turned out charming!

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  17. coffeeaddictSeptember 18, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    love the asymmetry and the pendant is gorgeous

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  18. ShymeSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Beautiful necklace!

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  19. ChristineSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Very feminine and beautiful, Carol! Nice work!

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  20. JenniferJanglesSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    So sparkly!

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  21. JudySeptember 18, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Very feminine, you did a lovely job Carol!

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  22. T...September 18, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    very pretty

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  23. BobbieSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Love the pink ruffles you added - what a perfect accent for the lovely soup you got!

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  24. I LOVE color!September 18, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Absolutly wondwerful you could certainlly wear this one to the BALL
    Be blessed to be a blessing

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  25. WendySeptember 18, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Very pretty! Love the colors! :)

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  26. kimmykatsSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    I love the asymmetricale look you created. I need to try this too. A beautiful piece. Have fun wearing it and showing it off!

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  27. Cindy CimaSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Lovely! Love these colors!

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  28. elisabeth September 18, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    The colors and how you kept the colors together really made this necklace pop - love the pink ruffles, too!

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  29. ChristineSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Lovely necklace!

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  30. CynthiaSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Very pretty, I like it!

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  31. UnknownSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    beautiful balance~nicely done :)

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  32. JuliSeptember 19, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    beautiful colours, shapes - really great job!

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  33. KateSeptember 19, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Fabulous! I love the ruffles!!

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  34. CraftyHopeSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    This is such a beautiful piece. The ruffles really work well in it! You did a great job.

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  35. kathy welshSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Just a beautiful job! Love the flower and bead combo. Very feminine and pretty!

    Also, thanks so much for visiting my blog! I hope you enjoyed your visit and will come back soon...

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  36. KayzKreationzSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Such a pretty piece. I like all the texture in it. Your pink ruffles really compliment the other colors. And I like the way you let the silver shine through with all the beads. The little silver flower focal is so sweet, it makes the whole necklace look very feminine. Nice job.

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  37. MariannaSeptember 20, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    asymetrical beauty!! Love it!

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  38. BeadaholiqueSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Gorgeous! Love the pink ruffles!

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  39. Elysian StudiosSeptember 20, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    I love the asymmetric design- so many pretty beads in it, too! Lovely work!

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  40. AndreaSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Luscious blues and purples. I kept seeing Irises.

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  41. one-eared pigSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    So pretty and unique!

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  42. ElizabethSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Very very Nice!! good job with the asymmetrical - it is tough but once you go it is such fun!!!

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  43. CrochetbyErinSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    that is sooo beautiful:)

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  44. SueBeadsSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Ooooh, Carol, very nice!

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  45. Sally AndersonSeptember 21, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Oh, you did the beads justice all right! And then some. Each item seems highlighted just by how you put them together. Very, very nice! I love it!

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  46. Sweet FreedomSeptember 21, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    I just adore pinks and purples together, and this necklace is beautiful!

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  47. Marie CrampSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    You just got an "OHHHHHH! Purple!!" from my daughter! I think we both just love it!! :)

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  48. Alice CraddickSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    what a fun feminine piece. I is so soft and I love the pink ruffles.
    Ruffles are one of my favorite beads. I love to use them as clasps in my off loom beadweaving. The look as wonderful added as flower embellishments on beadweaving pieces as well.
    Alice's Beads and Baubles

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  49. Lori Bowring MichaudSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Lovely, lovely. The asymmetry works just perfectly!

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  50. JennySeptember 22, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Lovely! You have really nailed a visual balance in the asymmetrical design.

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  51. JoSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    So beautiful and delicate.

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  52. ManekiSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Lovely summer necklace! I really like the pretty colours and the nice asymmetry. Great work!

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  53. AquariartSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Beautiful colors and textures, reminds me of a fancy flower salad I made once with pansies and greens. Light and airy, delicious!

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  54. Myléne HillamSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Those pink ruffled beads add some lovely texture. The colour works really well with the purple and silver - a very pretty necklace.

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  55. LorettaSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Love the asymmetry of the necklace. Beautiful mix of colors. You made good soup!

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  56. Christine AltmillerSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    you created such a lovely and feminine piece here. It is beautiful!

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  57. Kathleen Lange KlikSeptember 24, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    What a beautiful necklace! I love the asymmetric design. The pink ruffled glass beads are fantastic. Makes me think of Spring!

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  58. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Love it! Pretty necklace in pretty colors....yes, you did Hilary's beads right :)

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  59. SoulsFireDesignsSeptember 24, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Gorgeous! Love the pink ruffles you made, the balance is wonderful!

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  60. bwheatherSeptember 26, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Just exquisite. Love the colours, too. ;-)

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  61. vonnaSeptember 26, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Carol, I finally made it here.. I almost got lost.. LOL - I love your soup creation and how you put it all together! You did such a great job.. See you around! Vonna

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  62. Sweet Willow DesignsSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Still trying to make my way through the blogs. I love the asymmetry of your design and the way you offset the focal with the pink flowers on one side and blue beads on the other. Very nice.

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  63. Serena TrentSeptember 27, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Awesome necklace! This is one of my favs...love it!

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  64. TerriSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Loving those pink wavy beads. And I like how you elected to go in a asymmetrical direction...Great composition. Soup-er job!

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  65. Geanina September 28, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Beautiful and feminine! And what a pretty focal! Your work on Etsy looks fabulous :)
    Geanina.

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  66. DaviniaDesignSeptember 29, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Love the fact that the necklace is off-center.
    Gorgeous!

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