Feb 26, 2011

It's Time for the big reveal!  My partner Ann Rishell sent me this wonderful stash of beads.  So many that I really had a hard time deciding what to use.  I chose to make just one design for this 
reveal, but when I return home from snowy, Layton, Utah, where I am staying with my awesome grandson, Nick, I will post more designs.


If you follow this link to my Flickr page you will see the beads that Ann Rishell sent me.


And here is my Bead Soup...Ta Da!




The brown and black beads are polymer clay and so is the focal. I'm not sure what the beige beads are made of, maybe Ann can tell us.  The clasp is brass in a beautiful flower shape.  The necklace is approximately 20" long and the focal is about 1 1/2".  The only beads I added were some onyx chips and gold seed beads.


Don't Forget to leave me a comment to be entered in my drawing for a piece of my jewelry.  Drawing will be on March 4th, so you can comment until then.




Scroll down to view the artists that are participating in this bead exchange and have fun viewing some beautiful designs.


Thanks so much to Lori for hosting this fun  event!
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71 comments:

  1. rockcreekcreationsFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    I love your focal! good job!

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  2. LeeLu CreationsFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Great job! Very earthy.

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  3. ManekiFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    very nice with an earthy touch.

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  4. Lisa GodfreyFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Very nice! This is my first time on your blog and I have to compliment you on how pretty it is! I love the polka dots! I hope you're enjoying the party!

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  5. Spirited EarthFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    gorgeous , this works beautifully

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  6. balanced.February 26, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    that is gorgeous!
    I love that neutral colour palette you got to work with!

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  7. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    #209 here...Love that necklace, you did a great job...

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  8. LorettaFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Thanks everyone. I appreciate the kind comments. You will all be included in the drawing.

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  9. ReginaFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    What a lovely design, love the serene look on the focal. The diamond shaped beads look like white Magnesite. I love the earthy, almost tribal look.

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  10. Jennifer PrideFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Ooh that's nice!

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  11. Marie CrampFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Very Earthy :)

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  12. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    You gave that such an elegant look to this necklace. I love it!

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  13. BeadbugFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Nice and earthy.

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  14. TesoriTrovatiFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Such an elegant earthy feel. I love Gaea's faces!
    Enjoy the day!
    Erin

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  15. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Very very nice. Sweet subdued pallet.

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  16. Cheryl K RoeFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Really nice design.

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  17. Everyday GypsyFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    What a nice piece. I've not worked with polymer beads much, but have seen some amazing ones and you seem to have landed a few in your soup. Great Job!

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  18. Libby LeuchtmanFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Very pretty. I love the focal.

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  19. FrancyFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    You made an awesome design.

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  20. LorettaFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Thanks for all the kind comments everyone.

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  21. one-eared pigFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Cool focal! Nice work.

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  22. WendyFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Pretty design and the focal is really neat! Great job! :)

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  23. Rita'z R-tistic RamblezFebruary 26, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    What a great piece. It has been fun looking through the blogs, and seeing the diversity of styles.

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  24. Pretty ThingsFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    That turned out wonderful! Excellent job!

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  25. Diana P.February 27, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    A really fun and earthy necklace!

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  26. LaurelFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Awesome, Loretta! Can't wait to see more!

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  27. Dana MitchellFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Very pretty, Loretta! Your color choices and the different textures makes your focal bead really pop! Love it!

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  28. ViviBijouxFebruary 27, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    What an amazing focal, never seen anything quite like it. you did really well in setting it, good job ^_^ Virginie ViviBijoux.com

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  29. EmandaJFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Hi Loretta,

    It's day two and I'm having a blast! I started at the bottom of the list and have 143 to go, phew!

    Your necklace is just gorgeous -- simple and elegant with an Asian flair.

    Isn't the swap hop fun?!

    Emanda
    artymeziaATyahooDOTcom
    www.ArtemisiaStudio.blogspot.com

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  30. TerriFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Soup-er necklace!!!Love the earthy feel.

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  31. moonlitfantaseasFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    great job Loretta! I love your necklace!

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  32. LauraFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Beautiful! Nice movement and color.

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  33. UnknownFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    such a serene colour mix, I love it

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  34. jamberry_songFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    This looks like such a serene and artsy piece. There's something almost spiritual about it; there's also something very ethnic or exotic about it. I would want to wear something like this while beading; seems like it would be contemplative enough to urge new and brilliant ideas. :) Lovely work!

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  35. Lutka And Co.February 27, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    What a cute focal! Very nice necklace!
    Linda

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  36. elisabeth February 27, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Great piece - love those colors!

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  37. Marcie Abney CarrollFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    LOVE the neutral tones. Just Beautiful!

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  38. steufelFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    Great job! And I'm to dizzy from all that eye-candy:-)

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  39. CraftyHopeFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    What a very interesting piece. It really draws the eye to examine it more. I like that your piece is so neutral and can be worn with just about anything. Nice work!

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  40. somethinguniqueFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Hi Loretta, your design is wonderful, very earthy and if i might guess those creamy beads look like carved bone bead? i would love to follow your blog & keep up with your designs & conversation :)

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  41. Jennifer CameronFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Great piece! love the beads.

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  42. KateFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    It looks like a little earthy sprite :) Super cute!

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  43. RebeccaFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Sweet and simple! A very wearable piece.

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  44. SueBeadsFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Pretty! Love the focal!

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  45. jeanetteFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Your necklace is lovely!!

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  46. Anna LearFebruary 28, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    You did a great job with the black and white; this piece came out bold without being at all overpowering. Nice work!

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  47. ShirleyFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Beautiful necklace. So wearable and classic!

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  48. Patsy EvinsFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Wonderful necklace! Wow! What a fabulous soup you got! Looks like you will be busy creating gorgeous things for a while!

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  49. KayzKreationzFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    That turned out so cute. Love the way you put it together. Looking forward to your drawing.

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  50. UnknownFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Nice and earthy...lovely!

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  51. VSMarch 1, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    So beautiful friend, I love the necklace you made & what you created with your BEAD SOUP! Simple Stunning!!! ;)
    Thanks for sharing...
    Susie

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  52. Mary HardingMarch 1, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    Loveley and elegant Loretta!!

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  53. Shai WilliamsMarch 1, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Love the earthy feel of this piece

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  54. UnknownMarch 1, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Great design, good job with your soup.

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  55. StacieMarch 2, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Beautiful colors in this piece!

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  56. Andrew ThorntonMarch 3, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    Great job pulling everything together! Love all the earthy tones and the focal rocks the house! Keep up the good work!

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  57. kdevaleMarch 3, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Great earthy necklace.

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  58. BluMoonMarch 3, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    What a great necklace love the focal!
    Jackie

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  59. SusanmMarch 3, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    This is a very funky necklace - could be worn with a dressy ensemble or on casual Friday.

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  60. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    That's a really cute necklace, great job :)

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  61. m.e.March 4, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Your design perfectly showcases that great focal.
    Nice flavor of Earthy spices in your soup!!!
    m.e .:)

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  62. French Elegant JewelryMarch 4, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    love the beads and beautiful necklace

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  63. Karyn March 5, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Wow what gorgeous polymer clay beads and focal...I love what you have created - the earthy tones are really nice. Well done!

    Karyn
    Australia

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  64. Beth BrickerMarch 5, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Love the necklace and focal, Great natural color and design. Yummy bead soup.

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  65. earthlyjewelsMarch 7, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Your creation is lovely!!! What a beautiful piece!

    Penny of Earthly Jewels
    myearthlyjewels(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  66. StaceyMarch 12, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Great design - love the earthy feel with the browns and the blacks....unique focal and clasp you got to work with!

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  67. HeatherMarch 13, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Nice earthy piece. I love that focal face bead!!

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  68. Third Eye GypsyMarch 13, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Wow! I am so impressed with the amazing things people are doing with polymer these days! I love the face bead and the necklace you created.

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  69. roseworksjewelryMarch 16, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Beautiful piece :) I like the face! sorry this comment is late...

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  70. aliceMarch 17, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    this piece has an Asian feel. Very nicely done.
    Alice's Beads and Baubles

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  71. Mary K. McGrawMarch 18, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Believe it or not I am still trying to get to all the Bead Soup Blogs. With what you received you could of gone in multiple directions. I like what you did, really highlighting that fabulous focal.

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