Bead Soup Party Hop
Welcome to Lori Anderson's Bead Soup Party blog hop! I hope you enjoy your pitstop here at the ol' blog!
If you are a regular reader, you may remember that my Bead Soup partner is Kate Richbourg and she sent me a colorful collection of beads in the olive and reds color palette. You can see the beads here. And then you can see what I sent to Kate, here.
First up, the necklace. This week I have had Round Rabbit on the brain and so Nancy's beads snuck their way into my Bead Soup! I layed out my beads on the mat and separated them by bead, little groupings. I pulled the Round Rabbit Owl bead and love the matte finish and the deep rust color with the reds and greens that Kate sent. He looks cute dangling inside the glass ring.
If you are a regular reader, you may remember that my Bead Soup partner is Kate Richbourg and she sent me a colorful collection of beads in the olive and reds color palette. You can see the beads here. And then you can see what I sent to Kate, here.
First up, the necklace. This week I have had Round Rabbit on the brain and so Nancy's beads snuck their way into my Bead Soup! I layed out my beads on the mat and separated them by bead, little groupings. I pulled the Round Rabbit Owl bead and love the matte finish and the deep rust color with the reds and greens that Kate sent. He looks cute dangling inside the glass ring.
I had originally thought of putting the box clasp at the front but wasn't sure how I would get it to work after I had already cut 2 lengths of green waxed linen cording. This further proves the point that I usually do fly by the seat of my pants in most projects. So the clasp ended up at the back.
I started knotted the beads up one side, and as I was working I thought it would be cool to let some of the cording show by having a multi strand section of knotted beads. Right above the ceramic stick (also Round Rabbit!), I started an overhand knot with the 2 strands. I wanted to add 2 more strands so before the knot was tied, I slid in another strand of linen cording to the halfway point and finished the knot off. Voila! Now I am working with 4 strands!
So once I finish this multi-strand section, I have 4 strands of linen cording that will not fit into my beads holes. I tied a tight overhand knot with all for strands, and just trimmed 2 of the strands close to the knot. and continued knotting beads up the rest of the necklace.
I had the large chunky faceted green stones left over and a few of the red beads too. So I created a bracelet using a large Pam Wynn focal, some spacers, 3 porcelain Round Rabbit rings, and an enameled connector from C Koop Beads. I cut a length of red leather, and created a sliding knot style closure. Loosen it up, slip it on and tighten it up by pulling the leather tails outward.
Here's a nice close up of Pam's bead. Love that Mokume Gane and the colors in this really are great with the green and red beads.
Here's a detail shop of the clasp.
I hope you enjoy my bead soup! Have fun blog hopping, here's the list of participating blogs!
The Hostess, Lori Anderson and her partner, Manuela Wutschke
1. Aimee Wheaton and Barbara York
2. Alice Craddick and Sandra Richardson
3. Alison Sachs and Amy Severino
4. Allison Scott and Cynthia Abner
6. Amanda Davie and Patsy Evins
7. Amber Dawn and Kim Ballor
8. Ambra Gostoli and Christine Hansen
9. Amy Freeland and Christine Altmiller
10. Ana Krepel-Novak and Eleanor Snare
11. Andrea Morici and Hope Smitherman
12. Andrea Trank and Jayne Capps
13. Andrea Turini and Charlene Jacka
14. Angela May and Emanda Johnson
15. Anitra Gordy and Elizabeth Owens Dwy
16. Ann Rishell and Debbie Price
17. Ann Sherwood and Lynne Bowland
18. Anna Lear and Barbe Saint John
19. Anna Sabina and Erin Siegel
19. Nan Emmett and Erin Siegel
20. Astrid Boyce and Birgitta Lejonklou
21. B.R. Kuhlman and Deanna Chase
22. Barbara Bechtel and Bryna Lumb
23. Barbara Blaszczyk and DaviniaDesign
24. Barbara Judy and Holly Westfall
25. Barbara Lewis and Cathie Carroll
26. Barrie Edwards and Lyn Foley
27. Becky Fairclough and Jana Tarhala
28. Bella Borgouise and Gillian Lehman
29. Beth and Evie McCord and Erin Prais-Hintz
30. Beth Bricker and Heather Pyle
31. Beth Emery and Cassie Donlen
32. Bobbie Rafferty and Cindy Cima Edwards
33. Candice McGinnis and Sally Anderson
34. Carol Bradley and Cece Cormier
35. Cathy Khoury and Molly Alexander
36. Carol Tannahill and Hilary Frye
37. Carrie Tahquechi and Cris Peacock
38. Cat Pruitt and Cindy Gimbrone
39. Charlene Gary and Doris Stumpf
40. Charlotte Pevny and Kate Gardenghi
41. Cherrie Fick and Cathie Carroll
41. Claire Maunsell and Cherrie Fick
42. Cheryl Roe and Jenny Vidberg
43. Chris White and Norma Turvey
44. Christa Murphy and Kathy Alderfer
45. Christie Murrow and Dana James
46. Christina Miles and Collette Collins
47. Christine Brandel and Elizabeth Woodford
48. Christine Damm and Cynthia Deis
49. Christine Hendrickson and Debbie Goering
51. Cilla Watkins and Johanna Rhodes
52. Cindy Wimmer and Riki Schumacher
53. CJ Baushka and Cory Celaya
54. Courtney Breul and Joanna Matuszczyk
56. Cryss Thain and Serena Trent
57. Cynthia Tucker and Kitty Durmaj
58. Dana Johnson Jones and Eva Sherman
59. Davinia Algeri and Janet McDonald
60. Deci Worland and Lara Lutrick
61. Diana Ptaszynski and Kristy Abner
62. Diane Cook and Kerry Bogert
63. Diane Hawkey and Jen Judd Velasquez
64. Dorcas Midkiff and Jill Harris
65. Doris Radlicki and Heather Goldsmith
66. Dot Lewallen and Gaea Cannaday
67. Elisabeth Auld and Jennifer Justman
68. Erin Fickert-Rowland and Geanina Grigore
69. Erin Grant and Julie Jones
70. Eszter Czibulyas and Helena Fritz
71. Fiona Christie and Michelle Heim
72. Gail Zwang and Genea Crivello-Knable
73. Geneva Collins and Jana Haag
74. Gretchen Nation and Heidi Post
75. Heather DeSimone and Karin Slaton
76. Heather Marley and Terry Carter
77. Ingrid McCue and Jennifer Pride
78. Jackie Ryan and Nicole Keller
79. Janna Harttgen and Joanne Tinley
80. Jean Yates and Lori Anderson
81. Jelveh Jaferian and Jenny Davies-Reazor
82. Jenni Connolly and Jennifer Heynen
83. Jennifer Cameron and Kristi Bowman
84. Jennifer Geldard and Lisa Liddy
85. Jennifer VanBenschoten and Kim Hora
86. Jess Italia Lincoln and Lori Greenberg
87. Jill MacKay and Lori Bergmann
88. JJ Jacobs and Karen Tremblay
89. Joyce Becker and Kathy Welsh
90. Judy Glende and Karen Sinkowski
91. Judy Riley and Kelly Morgan
92. JuLee Wolfe and Julie Bean
93. Julianna Cannon and Julianna Kis
94. Julie Nordine and Lesley Watt
95. K. Hutchinson and Shea Zukowski
96. Karen Firnberg and Karyn Bonfiglio
97. Karen Williams and Kimberly Roberts
98. Karen Zanco and Polly Barker
99. Kari Carrigan and Laura Twiford
100. Karin von Hoeren and Laura Blanck
101. Kate Richbourg and Lorelei Eurto
102. Kathleen Lange Klik and Maria Clark
103. Kathy Engstrom and Keri Lee Sereika
104. Kay Thomerson and Loretta Carstensen
105. Kelley Fogle and Laurel Bielec
106. Kelly Ramstack and Sally Anderson
107. Kim Stevens and Tiffany Long
108. Kristi Harrison and Mandy Williamson
109. Kristi Kyle and Lana Kinney
110. Kristina Johansson and Sue Hodgkinson
111. Kym Hunter and Laura Sanger
112. Laura Zeiner and Susan Kennedy
113. Laurel Steven and Mary McGraw
114. Laurie Hanna and Lisa Boucher
115. Lesley Weir and Liz DeLuca
116. Linda Djokic and Tracey Weiser
117. Linda Inhelder and Pam Brisse
118. Linda Landig and Lori Dorrington
119. Linda Murphy and Lisa Hamilton
119. Line Labrecque and Marianne Baxter
120. Lisa Lodge and Monica Johnson
121. Lois Moon and Melissa Muir
122. Lola Surwillo and Therese Frank
123. Lori Bowring Michaud and Marci Brooks
124. Lupe Meter and Norma Agron
125. Maggie Towne and Marge Beebe
126. Malin de Koning and Susie Hibdon
127. Mallory Hoffman and Shirley Moore
128. Marcie Abney and Patty Miller
129. Marcy Lamberson and Melissa Clarke
130. Margot Potter and Suzann Sladcik Wilson
131. Maria Grimes and Wendy Blum
132. Maria Horvath and Melinda Orr
133. Maria Rosa Sharrow and Marie-Noel Voyer-Cramp
134. Marian Hertzog and Melissa Mesara
135. Marianna Boylan and Sandi Lee James
136. Marina Dobrynina and Michaela Pabeschitz
137. Marsha Neal and Miri Agassi
138. Mary Ellen Parker and Melissa Meman
139. Mary Elliott and Tamara Soper
140. Mary McGraw and Laurel Steven
141. Melissa Pynn and Michelle Buettner
142. Michelle Hardy and Niki Meiners
143. Michelle Mach and Moira McEvoy
144. Missy Rappaport and Mags Sarri
145. Molly Alexander and Poranna
146. Mylene Hillam and Nicole Rennell
147. Nadezhda Parfyonova and Stacey Curry
148. Nan Emmett and Nancy Peterson
149. Nancy Boylan and Natalie McKenna
150. Natalie Monkivitch and Niky Sayers
151. Natasha Lutes and Pam Ferrari
152. Noemi Baena and Penny Ilagan
153. Pamela Petry and Rebecca Sirevaag
154. Pat Haight and Mary Shannon Hicks
155. Patty Gasparino and Vonna Maslanka
156. Penny Neville and Sandi Volpe
157. Pepita Bos and Wendy Chamberlain
158. Raida Disbrow and Rebecca Watkins
159. Rebecca Anderson and Sabrina Staub
160. Regina Santerre and Rose Binoya
161. Rhea Freitag and Tari Kahrs
162. Rochelle Brisson and Teri Baskett
163. Sally Russick and Tracy Bell
164. Sandra McGriff and Shay Williams
165. Sandra Wolberg and Sara Hardin
166. Sarah Elder and Salla Small
167. Saskia Kaffenberger and Sharon Gardner
168. Sharon Palac and Shannon Chomanczuk
169. Shay Stone and Suzette Bentley
170. Shiraz Biggie and Tammy Powley
171. Staci Smith and Tracy Stillman
172. Stacie Stamper and Tracy Martin
173. Stefanie Teufel and Vicky Taylor
174. Stephanie Dixon and Stephanie LaRosa
175. Stephanie Haussler and Valerie Norton
176. Suzanne Tate and Terri Wlaschin
177. Sweet Freedom Designs and Tammy Jones
178. Tania Spivey and Tari Sasser
179. Tara Plote and Terry Matuszyk
180. Terri Gauthier and Deana Hager
181. Theresa Fosdick and Tracey Nanstad
Love all the pieces, especially the first bracelet...yummy colors.
ReplyDeleteLorelei, that necklace is just divine - such a lovely colour mix and you've balanced the textures and shapes beautifully. Great funky bracelet too and I think I might be borrowing that closure idea. Well done.
ReplyDeleteFantastic colors JUMMM! and interesting shapes and textures..You are awesume !!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love it!!!!!! Lorelei great job. Was looking forward to your pieces! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Gorgeous! Love the addition of the owl in the middle of the glass round and the strands of knotted linen! The sliding connector closure for the bracelet is really cool.
ReplyDeleteLove the owl with the carved flower - I am a sucker for carved flowers !!! Love the hot/cold of the green/blue and red/orange. I totally get the seat of the pants thing and do the same myself. Drive myself crazy and wishes I was a better planner!!! Happy Hopping Lorelei!
ReplyDeleteYour creativity always floors me. Everything here is just gorgeous! Pam's beads are some of my favorites, but I have never thought to use them in a bracelet. Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWishing You Creativity,
Suzann Sladcik Wilson
That linen cord is amazing -- now I really can't wait to learn more about using textiles. Fabulous as always, Lorelei!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous beads - gorgeous designs!
ReplyDeleteLove that owl!
Beautiful necklace and gorgeous color combination! Great year-round piece. I love the addition of the owl and rectangle bead.
ReplyDeleteYou rocked it as always! I love the multi strand knotted section on the side and the bright pop of those coral flowers, too. Really clever closure idea on the bracelet as well. Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteWow, just wow. You are so creative. I cant believe you don't sit and plan but that is probably why you make so many pieces and why you do the amazing work you do. You sit in your room with the music on and just do. You don't over think it. I am starting to try to work more like that. It's not easy, to get out of your own head.
ReplyDeleteAnyway I love the owl in the circle, I love the bracelet! wow
Shannon C
Lorelei!
ReplyDeleteI love everything about the pieces! But then again I love everything you design!
Great job! xo
Your designs are always so lovely, and this one is no exception! I love the colors and the way you added the extra linen on the one side of the necklace - fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThe bracelet is gorgeous as well!
A great set of pieces! Green and red must be one of the hardest combinations to use. You make it look easy!
ReplyDeleteIt made to laugh to read that you had already cut the linen cord before deciding where to place the clasp. That is totally the kind of thing I would do!
OK Lorelei, so you are my beading hero for sure. And I guess when you told your beautiful, gorgeous, lucious beads to speak to you they had some really great things to say, because these pieces are awesome beyond words! Love the color, design - everything!!! The ceramic stick bead is way cool too!!!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteSuch fun color combination! And I can see why the owl made it's way into this piece - he is so adorable!!
ReplyDeleteGreat piece. It definetly has your stamp on it.
ReplyDeleteI love what you mDe with you bead soup! The colors you got to play with are so much fun, and love your composition. The little bracelet is adorable with the touch of red leather. Great job. Thanks for stopping by, appreciate it! Take care, Riki
ReplyDeleteLOVE the colors in the necklace. They all go together so well, and (of course) the cording I love. I like the sliding knot closure on the bracelet.
ReplyDeleteWolfie says "hi"
Really wonderful. Can't say more - the WAY the colours are combined is just luscious.
ReplyDeleteGreat juicy colors in that necklace. I love the 4 strands of orange to balance the red and larger beads in the piece.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and I love the colors! That owl pendant is so cute!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Yummy pieces! Those colors make my mouth water. I especially love the bracelet's clasp--very clever!! I'm going to have to try it. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the knotting and the cord showing on the side, and both pieces are just yummy!
ReplyDeleteYum Yum. Such delish colors. Good enough to eat!
ReplyDeleteLove the multi-strand section of berry-like red beads, makes my mouth water! You are the clever on with such a whimsical color scheme!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the hop,
Emanda
http://artemisiastudio.blogspot.com/2011/09/bead-soup-reveal.html
Beautiful! You always make such classic pieces that can be worn for generations.
ReplyDeleteGirl! You knocked it out of the park for sure! I do love how we both used an asymmetrical design. I am so glad that you liked the beads and that it inspired such a rockin' necklace.
ReplyDeleteLove you designs Lorelei, you have such a knack for mixing colors. The little owl is so cute. Hope that Nancy is doing okay!!!
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with that leather slide closure! Stealing that idea for sure! :-)
ReplyDeleteErin S
You have made one really beautiful necklace out of your Soup!! And the bracelet is pretty tootin darn lovely..I love the red leather touch!
ReplyDeleteThe owl looks so cute, hanging in his little 'cage'. And I love the ribbon clasp on the bracelet. You did a really nice job with your soup.
ReplyDeleteLove your design and the colors! I especially like the way you added the multi strand,very eye catching Lorelei! Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteLorelei, I was so looking forward to seeing what you'd do with the wonderful soup you received, and of course, I am loving both the necklace and the bracelet! The owl focal is so sweet, and I love all that knotting and cording. And that bracelet, the colors, just wow!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work - I can't believe how many red & green combos I am bumping in to as I hop through the soup! Loved reading how you constructed the necklace, and the focal on that bracelet is stunning!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
Very cool pieces, Lorelei!
ReplyDeleteVery cool color combinations. How clever are you with that bracelet closure? Well done!
ReplyDeleteSweet designs. That multi-strand necklace is da bomb.
ReplyDeleteLove your necklace...beyond a creative design, that's for sure!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful necklace -- I like the asymmetrical design with the knotted strands on one side! And how the owl is framed.
ReplyDeleteThe bracelet is nice to and I really liked that clasp idea.
Great job!
Lorelei, the pieces you made are gorgeous and I love the leather and slide clasp of the last design, GENIUS! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Your photos are always so wonderful!
Oh man, I am totally stealing this colour scheme!! It's beautiful. The necklace looks like it feels really good to the touch. And Nancy's beads are the perfect pairing. *love*!
ReplyDeleteHi Lorelei! These pieces show so much creativity. I love how you figured out how to get four strands for the multi-strand portion of the necklace. And the bracelet clasp is completely original, too. Very impressive!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with that little owl. I love the closure technique on the bracelet. I think I spy some Soft Flex on that bracelet...Yay!
ReplyDeleteYour work is gorgeous! The necklace is dynamite and I love that you incorporated the very unexpected into your design ... the rustic stoneware rectangle. Really nice! The leather tie with Sarah's closure is genius! Great pieces indeed!
ReplyDeleteI just love the way you have with color, these pieces are so beautiful! Great techniques too!
ReplyDeleteFun & fabulous designs! Always inspired by your work!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful creation!! Very nice!!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteLOVE how you used multiple strands of waxed linen on the one side of the necklace -- and dangling the owl in the circle (like he was hanging out in a knot hole of a tree) is cool).
I LOVE the polymer clay bead in the bracelet -- I have one of her postcards (have for years!) in my studio but have never had one of her beads and have no idea why not? I think I kept missing her at her booth.
All in all, well played, well done, and I love the colors.
I hope you’ll participate again!
Love, Lori
Well done! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteJust love what you have done the colors are just blooming...
ReplyDeleteSo now I know were that little owl ended up that I tried so hard to nab... LOL
Beautiful work Lorelei
Still Hoppin,
Theresa
>Sigh< Can I just come live in your brain? Cause you come up with the most stunning color combos, like, all the time!!! The green linen cord is so interesting, and that red leather just jumps right out and grabs. You seriously did your soup proud!!
ReplyDeleteI love the use of the linen with all the elements of this soup mix, it's just a perfect match. The leather in the closure sweet!
ReplyDeleteSuch a yummy color palette. I really love the multiple knotted strands at the side! Great pieces. I've been thinking of Nancy! I hope she's doing well and the relief efforts are going well, too.
ReplyDeleteLove the colours so much! You were very clever with the knotting..thanks for explaining a bit about that process, I totally love the leather closure style on the bracelet..very adaptable. Have just noticed that gorgeous box clasp...WoW! A beautiful soup.
ReplyDeletejenni
Lorelei, the composition in your necklace is amazing. There are many elements that just jumped out at me - like the beautiful color palette. And the oranges...the addition of orange on either side, randomly is striking. And the knotting - what a clever design. You took an assymetrical design and really knocked it out of the park.
ReplyDeleteYou've done it again. Your designs are incredible and so juicy. Love the colors and the clasp on the bracelet is fab. So so clever.
ReplyDeleteOOOOOOOhhh, love, love,love the colors and your pieces. And the closure of the braclet - pure genius. So, so cool.
ReplyDeleteClever clasp. You work so well with this colour palette. I love both pieces.
ReplyDeleteFlying by the seat of your pants is good! Lovely colors, great designs, creative techniques. Great soup!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pieces, Lorelei! Love the colors! You gave Nancy's little owl a good home in his (her?) glass loop - and the clasp of the bracelet is simply stunning!!
ReplyDeleteLorelei, You are the best! I always love to see what you come up with. This design is super. Love all of the colors.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Simply awesome. Love the colors, the distribution, the multi strand section, all of it! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour designs are gorgeous Lorelei! Completely out of my box and so inspiring!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, you make it all look so easy!
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness...your soup is truly DELICIOUS my Friend!!! I love the owl focal...WHO WHO, so cool.
ReplyDeleteWell done, another AMAZING cup of BEAD SOUP!!! ;)
what gorgeous colours :-) it's simply wonderful!
ReplyDeletewhat gorgeous colours :-) it's simply wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSooooooo wonderful colours in your necklace! And what a great idea the closing for the bracelet. Thank you for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Michi
You did a great job of mixing weight and texture in the necklace -- and the owl in the ring is adorable! Great job!
ReplyDeleteAs usual, beautiful, unique design. 'love your work, continued success.
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful pieces. I love the use of fabric/leather. I struggle with that..... I love the necklace, so elegant. That little owl is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThis little beginning jewelry-maker is always inspired when I visit your blog and today was just blown away! Love, love, love what you did with the necklace! I especially love the bracelet! Love those chunky green beads and especially that closure! Will have to try that one day! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteLovely, I sooo want that bracelet!
ReplyDeleteIlove the colors and the richness of your necklace. Great variety with the waxed linen multibead part. And the bracelet clasp is stunnng.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely pieces love the knotting and the bright colors.
ReplyDeleteThat necklace is so awesome. I love the section with the coral beads and the waxed linen. I can't wait until your book comes out so I can learn about how to use waxed linen when I am stringing.
ReplyDeleteGreat colors!
ReplyDeleteI saw your comment last week asking the beads to speak to you. I felt the same way. Sometimes it takes that. You pulled colors together beautifully just like you always do and made them your own. The owl necklace is perfect and you made it fun. The bracelet is whimsical and wonderful colors.
ReplyDeleteI know how busy and exciting show time is. Good luck on your show this weekend. It is fun to hear the comments up close and personal.
If you have time try to stop by my blog, I have a design with french ribbon and I know you are excited about the use of fiber. i can't wait for your book to get some new ideas to work with. Thanks for sharing, Cherrie
You are so amazingly talented. Love the colors together and that owl is the cutest!
ReplyDeleteAnitra
That leather clasp setup is awesome! I also love the color palette of the necklace.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pieces! I like the use of linnen in the necklace to make the combination of single strand and multi strand... Lovely colors as well...
ReplyDeleteI love the colors and mix, great job.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the four strand approach... it adds a nice sense of balance to the whole necklace. Very cute owl focal!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love the bracelet! That polymer clay bead is so neat!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is a party for your neck! Great colors and I love the knotting.
ReplyDeleteThe bracelet is just so sweet!
First, that clasp for the bracelet is freakin brilliant. Love it! And I love the colors (it wouldhave been tough for me to put those chunky green beads with that poly bead). The necklace is to die for, drop dead gorgeous. Love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, love your sense of colour and design. That's the cutest little owl focal too. :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful! You have created a terrific piece of wearable art. I like your use of color and texture, love the little owl, and I thing the asymmetrical design is fabulous. Thank you for sharing your artistic process along the way. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteLori
Oh! That color palette in your necklace is just so bright and vibrant! I adore it!
ReplyDeleteBoth pieces are lovely (as are to be expected from you) but I really do adore that necklace. The section where you have the cord showing is really quite interesting. This is a fun and unique design overall and I would have expected nothing less from you! Excellent as always!
Beautiful! I love the knotting and colors and textures!
ReplyDeleteLove the eclectic and colourful mix! Great combo!
ReplyDeleteLove both pieces -- especially the 4-strands of the linen cording. Wonderful color & texture contrast all over the place.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for being so late my computer was resisting too labor intensive:^)Very nice designs. And there is still time to sign up for the give-away, Just go to SandysColoringBox.blogspot.com Sept.16th blog and leave a comment
ReplyDeleteBe blessed to be a blessing
I love the colors and the owl focal and the leather closure of the bracelet are awesome!
ReplyDeleteOh my! What beautiful pieces! I love the asymmetry on the necklace and how the knotting/cords are showing! Love it! And the bracelet is so pretty, what a clever clasp!
ReplyDeleteWhoo Hooo, I've finally made it past the 100th pair and now to your post. Your pieces are so gorgeous, with wonderful colors and textures. I especially like the knotted bead portion of the necklace.
ReplyDeleteI love your jewelry designs! I love the colors of the first! Pretty!
ReplyDeleteNow I definitely know I want to be you when I grow up. Very beautiful design! As expected, but still surprising and inspiring.
ReplyDelete- Pepita
Absolutely love your designs and style. Both the necklace and the bracelet are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteJulie and Andrea
As always, your designs are just gorgeous - so inspiring. I love how you think out of the box, using beads in such unusual ways - beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm working my way up slowly from the bottom..so I don't miss any one and especially my BSBP from this past winter. Hope all is well with you and from what I see in your posts you a busy lady!
ReplyDeleteLove how you compose the necklace and the bracelet. Nice fall color pallet. That box clasp that your new partner sent in your soup mix is Soup-er Cool. I must look into getting some of those of various styles. As always I have enjoyed my visit.
What a cute owl! Your designs are gorgeous, as always Lorelai :)
ReplyDeleteLove the way you have combined the colors in these pieces. Intrigued by the C Koop connector idea with the leather strip...fits one size, genius! And of course, enamored with the cute owl!
ReplyDeleteLove how creative you are - always out of the box. Flying by the seat of your pants seems to work weel. I stumbled on your other post about booth display - also creative. Hope you have a good show.
ReplyDeleteYour work is a riot of color and asymmetry and fun! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the asymmetrical look - I always struggle not to try and balance everything perfectly, but I like the effect so much more when its not.
ReplyDeleteI love it!!! I would love to spend a week looking at your bead stash!
ReplyDeleteHi Lorelei, i'm off to a late start due to a family illness and your the first stop on my hop and well... abso fabu!!! i just love the color combos great job my dear.
ReplyDeletettfn Lana :)
very nice and attractive designs here...colors,beads and a lot of wonderful add ons to good dressing.
ReplyDeleteWow L! These turned out beautifully! I love how you hung your owl in the little hoop(you know I love negative space). I love the knotting on the left side and the over all design.
ReplyDeleteI love the bracelet as well. The nifty leather closure is a wonderful compliment to the design.
xo G
Ooooh, those colors are the best I've seen in this party! I love that your style is distinct but can go so many directions! Have fun with your holiday sales season!
ReplyDeleteJen
great necklace! the colors are fantastic!
ReplyDeletelove the colors. the little pop of teal and orange are spectacular!
ReplyDeletemichelle
Love your work, Lor, great job with the beads!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this! Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteLove your pieces!! Colors are awesome!
ReplyDeletegorgeous necklace....I love it! thanks also for the posts on displays....I found a new source :) thanks to you, and I will save $ too!!!
ReplyDeleteYummy pieces as usual Lorelei! I always enjoy your work :)
ReplyDeleteIt was so interesting to read the entire process. The little owl is so nice but I am impressed by the closing made with leather band. It's genius!
ReplyDeleteAmbra
Nicely done, the owl looks so cute in the ring great use of your stash items to compliment those that were sent to you.
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