Feb 9, 2010

The soup is ready! Lori Anderson bead soup exchange

The soup is ready!  I received this package of beads from Patty Lakinsmith at http://www.pattylakinsmith.blogspot.com/

And this is what I made with them.


Thanks Lori for all your work on putting this together.  You can find a list of blogsites to visit on Lori's blog
http://www.lorianderson.blogspot.com/


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46 comments:

  1. NancyFebruary 10, 2010 at 1:22 AM

    Loretta

    What a beautiful way to bring focus to a fabulous focal!! I love how you incorporate the links into the beaded sections. That is a wonderful necklace!

    Nancy

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  2. KellaFebruary 10, 2010 at 3:25 AM

    Lovely combination of colours.

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  3. Lorelei EurtoFebruary 10, 2010 at 4:41 AM

    Love that glass disc focal!! Cool stringing technique!!
    Great job!

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  4. KateFebruary 10, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    You had such fabulous ingredients to 'cook' with and you cooked up a gourmet dish! Love it!

    Enjoy the Party!
    Kate #46 OrganicOdysseys

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2010 at 6:51 AM

    Nice! Those are some awesome ingredients! Cheers :)

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  6. PattyFebruary 10, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    It's so refreshing to see a different take on our components, isn't it! I love what you've done with these, Loretta. :-)

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  7. JBird's GardenFebruary 10, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    You absolutely made the very best piece with what you had. Beautiful components combined with a creative mind. Lovely!

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  8. Pretty ThingsFebruary 10, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    That turned out just lovely!

    Thanks for being a part of the party — we’ll do it again soon!

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  9. LisaFebruary 10, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    That is gorgeous, I love big focals in necklaces.

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  10. RickieFebruary 10, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    Loretta, you did a terrific job with your lovely bead soup componenet--well done!

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  11. MariaFebruary 10, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    Beautiful beads! Beautiful necklace!
    Love It!
    Maria

    You are welcome to stop by for a cup of “Spring” soup on my blog.
    http://www.mariagrimes.blogspot.com

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  12. TerriFebruary 10, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    Perfection! Brilliantly done. I love it! Love the colors! This is a great soup party!

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  13. NickiFebruary 10, 2010 at 11:21 AM

    I love how you managed to underline the focal, yet blend the necklace in, all done in a very harmonic way. Very pretty.

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  14. Pearl and PebbleFebruary 10, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    This is so pretty and I love how you put it all together! The colors ar fabulous!!!Enjoy this piece:)

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  15. CathrynFebruary 10, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    I really like this. The colors in the strands pull your eye to that fabulous focal! Great job!

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  16. Marcie Abney CarrollFebruary 10, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    I love what you did with the beads you were given. Orange strikes a "fear factor" response in me! But, you did so well with it! Congratulations!

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  17. KerryFebruary 10, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    sweet!

    thanks for the cup of soup!!

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  18. IslandgirlFebruary 10, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    That focal looks like a yummy piece of watermelon! The 'chain really sets it off!

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  19. Mary K. McGrawFebruary 10, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    Beautiful beads put together so nicely.

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  20. SharonFebruary 10, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    That is one yummy necklace, just beautiful!

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  21. JeanetteFebruary 10, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    I love what both you and Patti created with eachother's soup. Both are beautiful pieces...

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  22. UnknownFebruary 10, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    this piece is so warm. you got some really great beads for this & the necklace you made is wonderful

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  23. DeeFebruary 10, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    beautiful necklace Loretta...I love love the colors you had to work with..and love the finished design..great job!

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  24. Spirited EarthFebruary 10, 2010 at 5:26 PM

    that focal is amazing..love what you did with it.

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  25. Round RabbitFebruary 10, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    Fantastic focal bead! You did a great job!

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  26. Jo Ann GallagherFebruary 10, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    Very nice design! Lovely!

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  27. melanie brooksFebruary 10, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    I love all the colors together and the way you used the focal! Thanks for sharing!

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  28. Maria ParayFebruary 10, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    Gorgeous, Loretta! The necklace is beautifully balanced - small vs. large and solid vs. open space. I just love it!

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  29. EmandaJFebruary 10, 2010 at 9:04 PM

    The focal reminds me of the works of Dale Chahuli (spelling?) Sometimes you just have listen to the beads!

    Hasn't this been fun?!?

    Emanda
    www.ArtemisiaStudio.blogspot.com

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  30. JulieFebruary 10, 2010 at 11:36 PM

    Lovely, Loretta... what a creative piece!

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  31. Mary HardingFebruary 11, 2010 at 3:25 AM

    Lovely focal. Wonderful presentation in your stringing.

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  32. Libby LeuchtmanFebruary 11, 2010 at 4:34 AM

    I really love that you highlighted that great focal bead, and the colors are great. Nice job.

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  33. Erin SiegelFebruary 11, 2010 at 5:54 AM

    Wonderful! I love the double strand and the rings add additional interest.

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  34. JudyFebruary 11, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    What a beautiful statement piece! The colors are bright and cherry and I love how you added the links.

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  35. MariaFebruary 11, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    Scrumptious enough to eat! :)

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  36. TesoriTrovatiFebruary 11, 2010 at 8:46 AM

    Great ingredients to work with! That focal is very special.
    Thanks for sharing this heaping serving of great soup! Be sure to stop by and taste some of mine. Enjoy the day! Erin

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  37. Live, Love, Laugh, Write!February 11, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    Beautiful piece! I love the beads that you paired with the focal - perfect :)

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  38. lisa oramFebruary 11, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    Very pretty. Hope you enjoy your necklace.

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  39. Jen JuddFebruary 11, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    So pretty!!

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  40. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    beautiful work and design.

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  41. Michelle MachFebruary 12, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    Nice work! Really shows off that pretty focal!

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  42. LynetteFebruary 12, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    Great necklace! I like how you used the links.

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  43. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2010 at 12:02 AM

    love the colors! Your focal is beautiful. You completed the piece with great design while not taking away the focus from the "star of the show". Great work!

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  44. ReginaFebruary 15, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    Love the colors, summer and cool fruit is what comes to mind. Great necklace!

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  45. LorettaFebruary 16, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    Thanks for all the nice comments. I really enjoyed participating in the Bead Soup Exchange.

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  46. CindyFebruary 16, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    Hello Loretta...your necklace turned out so beautiful! I do love the warm colors and the gorgeous focal! I bet this one will be an all-time favorite to wear!

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