Saturday, September 17, 2011

Soups On!

This is my first time joining in on the fun that Lori Anderson created called "Bead Soup". It's a party and a fun way to connect with other jewelry designers and make new friendships. I lucked out with my partner Diana Ptaszynski of Suburban Girl Studios. We have connected via Facebook and she's a real sweetheart.

This is the soup that she sent to me...
 
I was thrilled! I loved the ceramic pieces that she made and love the combo of the turquoise, the brown beads and the orange ribbon. She was so generous with what she sent that I was able to make 4 pieces and have left over beads!

My first piece is a necklace using mainly what she sent to me. 


I did add carnelian chips, a few magnesite chips and asked my husband to make me a red bird bead since I was using the birds nest charm and the beads had such a nature feel to them-which I love by the way! You can check out his Etsy site, Bubby & McGurk Beads, here.

In my second piece, I used the copper toggle clasp,  Diana's ceramic beads and another of her pretty ceramic heart charms.
The only thing that I added from my own stash was the magnesite chips.

My 3rd piece has the pretty copper pinecone she sent to me, some of the wood beads and a piece of the ribbon that I had left over.

 
The Autumn leaf pendant is by Heather Powers of Humblebeads. The ceramic beads are by Gaea Cannaday. The chain and toggle clasp are by me using MissFickleMedia products. 

And now the last piece..
 
When I saw those pretty brass pieces I knew that they were destined to be earrings. I used some AB coated Labradorite stones from Rock Candy Bead Studio and I really like the way that they turned out. Those stones are just gorgeous.

Want to see what Diana made with the bead soup that I sent to her?

Check out her blog Here.

To check out all 362 Bead Soup Participants Click Here.




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  1. SabrinaSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Hi Kristy
    Your outcome of the beadsoup is sooo beautyful, the earrings are my favorits;o)
    Greetings
    Sabrina

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! I love what you made with the bead soup! What I can't believe are the earrings! I would have NEVER thought to use those connectors in that manner! They look awesome! I love everything you made! Thanks so much for being an awesome swap partner! ::hugs::

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  3. JLYNNJEWELSSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Kristy these are so YOU...I absolutely love the pieces from Green Girl, as well as the beautiful autumn leaf focal...totally in love with both bracelets and the earrings. You did a fabulous job! Love ya! Janice

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  4. Cindy CimaSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    These are all beautiful - great job!

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  5. coffeeaddictSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    lovely, great colour combinations. great synergy of some very unusual and unique beads

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  6. UnknownSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    I love it.

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  7. CillawSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Great work. Everything is lovely!

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  8. Shannon ChomanczukSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Gasp, every piece is special, different and totally wearable! Love them all. I so need to get some of Shannon's chain!

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  9. HollySeptember 17, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Oh my! I love all of your awesome creations! That bracelet with the heart is so gorgeous...but those earrings, I really do think they're my favorite! Great job!

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  10. Michelle MachSeptember 17, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    That necklace is seriously stunning! A beautiful mix of materials and textures!

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  11. ShirleySeptember 17, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Oh, I'm just drooling on the computer. Each and every one of these is eye-catching and wearable. I love the bracelets, but I'd be hard pressed to pick one piece out of them all. Awesome design!

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  12. Sweet FreedomSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I am blown away by your talent and creativity! I love every single piece, and they all go well together. Nice work! Very inspiring!

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  13. la mar de bonitaSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Wonderful autumn pieces - just at the right time to wear!
    Greetings, Michi

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  14. VSSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:21 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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  15. Elysian StudiosSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Wow, what beautiful pieces! I love every single one, especially those earrings!

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  16. Pretty ThingsSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:27 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.

    All of these pieces are OUTSTANDING. I would love to have this type of talent. Honestly, these are terrific.

    I hope you’ll participate again!

    Love, Lori

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  17. Cristi Baxter ClothierSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Great job! I love all the colors and your pieces are wonderful

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  18. UnknownSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    It's all great, but those earrings are over the top!

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  19. Erin SiegelSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    You always create stunning pieces, Kristy and these are no different! Love your ability to mix beads and materials. Beautiful...all of them. It's hard to pick a favorite, love every one.

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  20. Moobie GraceSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    You and your partner, Diana were perfectly matched! Your pieces are beautiful...I can't pick one I love the most!

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  21. KayzKreationzSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    What wonderful pieces from your soup. I love that necklace with the little bird, the ceramic focals and ribbon. But all of them are great.

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  22. Michael and Cherrie Fick September 17, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Kristi what fun you had. I love all of the pieces, but especially the humble beads bracelet. You are a natural and you have a great eye for putting colors and beads together. Great job.

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  23. Norma's Bag BoutiqueSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Earthy and warm! Great job!

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  24. CindySeptember 18, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Kristy, you sure made stunning pieces with your bead soup...I love the color palette. And it's neat that coincidentally the bead colors that you sent to your partner are similar... that happened with me and my bead soup partner! My favorite in this set just might be the pinecone bracelet - just love everything about it!

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  25. Lupe MeterSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    Beautiful creations, Kristy! Nice work! Love them all!

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  26. earthlyjewelsSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    Wow all of those are soo gorgeous! You have a great collection of beads and wow can you come up with awesome jewelry!

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  27. Lara LutrickSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    Wow, love your items. I especially love the pinecone bracelet. Would wear that in a second. Love it!

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  28. Clayworks by Lisa BoucherSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Kristy - beautiful work putting those amazing ingredients from Diana together! Those ceramic pendants are amazing and you truly did them justice.

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  29. MaggieSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    The similarities between what the two of you sent each other is interesting. Love your pieces, all so perfect for autumn. The bits of orange fiber here and there make them unique and just add that special touch.

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  30. CraftyHopeSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Holy Smokes! All of your pieces are just phenomenal! I would wear each and every one of them in a heartbeat! Fantastic work! Keep it up.

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  31. Spirited EarthSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    gorgeous pieces..the colors are beautiful and what you did with the mix is fabulous

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  32. Miri AgassiSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Love your work. gorgeous pieces!!

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  33. BobbieSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Everything's lovely, but the earrings made my heart beat a little faster! And I love the little bird from your husband.

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  34. WendySeptember 18, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Each piece is gorgeous but I really love the bracelet with the pine cone!

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  35. Christine AltmillerSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    it took me so long to get here, but not i don't want to leave! every piece you made, i would try on, touch, try on again. they are earthy and beautiful and wearable. and those earrings look like they have great motion. LOVE everything here!!!

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  36. UnknownSeptember 19, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    I can't decide which one is my favorite - possibly the bracelet, but then again, the earrings are great but then again...Fabulous job and so earthy and what a fall feel to all of them. Made me want some apple cider.

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  37. UnknownSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    oh my gosh each new picture was better than the last, really beautiful tings

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  38. TracySeptember 19, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Beautiful pieces and perfect for the autumn season!

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  39. Kathy ~ Artful AccentsSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Did you and your partner intentionally send each other a similar color palette?! Fabulous pieces with great design! I enjoyed my visit to your blog.

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  40. EB Bead and Metal Works, LLCSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Wow - fantastic job! I love all the pieces you created and I really love those earrings!

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  41. Amy S.September 19, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    These are all gorgeous pieces! I love them. Color me jealous when you said "asked my husband to make me a red bird bead"...and it is awesome - when I first viewed that piece, I said to myself - is that a little red bird? How wonderful!

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  42. AliceSeptember 19, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I love the vibrant autumn colors in the first two!! And those earrings look fit for a princess. They are all just beautiful!

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  43. AmandaSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:25 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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  44. T...September 19, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    stunning pieces, love the earthiness of them....and those earrings are beautiful

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  45. Shay StoneSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Wow... that is one lovely set of jewelry you made with your soup - I love it all!

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  46. Third Eye GypsySeptember 20, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    Oh wow! I love all of your pieces! I love the contrast of that orange cording with the rest of the beads. I love how you used that little wooden logish bead in your design on your first necklace. Wonderful touch.

    I love the last pair of earrings as well. They look like a old world princess' :)

    xo Genea

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  47. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    Very yummy soup! All of your pieces are great :)

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  48. hello gorgeousSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    lovely fall creations...really scrummy! ;o)

    hugs

    hello gorgeous xxx

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  49. beautifullybrokenmeSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    What a collection of gorgeous fall jewelry! I LOVE the bracelet with the copper pinecone - beautiful! :)

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  50. BeadbugSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    I love all you have cooked up with your soup. Nice job with the design.

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  51. elisabeth September 20, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Love all of your pieces, but especially the earrings - delish!

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  52. JuLeeSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Your pieces are all great, but I just ADORE your earrings. I would buy/wear those in a second. Great job.

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  53. ShymeSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Gorgeous pices! I love the bracelets!

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  54. BeadaholiqueSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Kristy- these pieces are all so fabulous! I can't tell which one I like the most, but that pine cone bracelet is calling my name...

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  55. ChristineSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    All of your pieces are amazing! The interesting details make your pieces so beautiful!!

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  56. ManekiSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Lovely jewellery! I especially like the bracelet with the Humblebeads focal. Very pretty and autumnal!

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  57. Lyn FoleySeptember 22, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Very interesting and creative - no wonder you're in all the magazines!

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  58. LeeLu CreationsSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Very earthy pieces. I love them! Those earrings are especially neat.

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  59. SoulsFireDesignsSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Kristy, these are all gorgeous! I would totally wear any of them with joy :) The bracelet with the pine cone is my favorite though, what a cool charm! Love! Fantastic soup!!

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  60. StaceySeptember 23, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Beautiful fall color combination you were able to work with. The center of your necklace is so very cool - and your hubby's little red bird was a perfect addition.
    And since I read your other post about your hubby's heart I am off to etsy right now! I (heart) hearts!
    Talented couple!! :)

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  61. AnnSeptember 24, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Great bunch of pieces. The red bird really pops in that first necklace. Love it.

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  62. TerriSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Organic earthy funky love all the pieces. And the color palate you were sent! I'd wear them all! Soup-er job!

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  63. UnknownSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Gorgeous designs! Really love the necklace with the red bird and the Humblebeads bracelet! Fun and Funky, my favorite style!

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  64. Heidi PostSeptember 25, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    That necklace is super adorable! I like everything you did - which was a lot. Now I have to go find out about that AB labradorite...

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  65. Marie CrampSeptember 26, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    I had complete faith in you, and you outdid yourself as always!! Terrific pieces!!

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  66. The Dixon ChickSeptember 26, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    These are beautiful creations! The pendants are amazing. I love the bead soup that you sent to your partner. Must be hard having a lampworker for a husband! I'm sure yu want to keep/use everything!

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  67. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    All your pieces are stunning! I lovr the ladt bracelet the most... that little pinecone, the wood beads... It got me!
    Ambra

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  68. Snazzy Doodle DesignsSeptember 27, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    All of your pieces are so pretty!!

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  69. AndreaSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    All beautiful, but I love, love the earrings. The colors, the length, they are great.

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  70. AquariartOctober 2, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Wow what wonderful pieces!! I love the colors-like a warm autumn day in the pumpkin patch. The earrings are fabulous, love how you put them together. Great soup!!

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  71. AnonymousOctober 2, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Such beautiful fall jewelry. I love them all, but I am quite fond of the pinecone bracelet :) Nice use of fiber throughout.

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  72. ChrissyOctober 2, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Love all of your pieces, you have a good eye for balance! Beautiful!

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  73. Sweet Willow DesignsOctober 2, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Still making the rounds and tasting all the bead soups. :) The necklace is very organic with a woodsy charm. Enjoyed all the pieces, good work.

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  74. DaviniaDesignOctober 6, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    What a gorgeous pieces you've made.
    I particularly love the first necklace.
    So cool!

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  75. Myléne HillamOctober 9, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Those earrings are to die for! But I love all the pieces you created. The pinecone charm is gorgeous (you lucky thing!) and it looks great with the autumn leaf focal you picked to team with it... the colour combo is divine!

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  76. SkyeOctober 12, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Fabulous work! I love the bracelets, but especially adore those earrings :)

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