Bead Soup Blog Party 2012

 

Welcome, party people! Soup's on and it's time for the big reveal and Bead Soup blog hop. Our hostess, Lori Anderson, has gathered 200 of us to swap soups and work on creating gorgeous pieces from the ingredients our Bead Soup partners have sent. HUGE thanks to Lori who, I know, dedicated much time and energy into this hop.

First off...the soups:

 My partner is the lovely, Cassie Donlen. She makes incredible lampwork beads and is a talented jewelry designer.

This is the soup I sent Cassie and I can hardly wait to see what she's done with it.

 For her soup, Cassie sent me a wonderful package of gorgeous lampwork, pearls and handmade elements...just tons of fun stuff! What to do...what to do???

 Looking at the soup Cassie sent, I was taken with the whimsical aspect of her lampwork beads and with the color scheme...it reminded me of woodsmoke and leaves...a sunny autumn day. I knew I wanted to work some gemstones into the mix and felt like copper would best accent the beads and theme. Theme.....hmmmmmm.

 Thoughts of autumn led me to this little vintage pin from my stash. Suddenly, my design came together. Turns out, this was becoming quite a personal piece of jewelry for me.

I've had my little dog, Maggie, on my mind as we've recently lost her. She was a squirrel chaser, extraordinaire so, of course, that was the direction for the piece...

"Thrill of the Hunt"

 ...totally whimsical and completely fanciful. 

 For my focal, I included a fun assortment of amusing autumn elements.

 I created a resin paper oak leaf for the largest component. After I completed the leaf, I noticed what the text says: Jesus, meadows, sunshine...exactly what I hope for my Maggie. Perfect for this piece. Isn't it funny how these things work out?

Balanced on each side are acorns and a fall flower made from Cassie's lampwork beads. The little metal acorn, in the center, is the only element original to the little squirrel pin.

 The "flower" is really stunning. To make it, I stacked one of Cassie's lampwork headpins on the bottom, followed by her spectacular "flower" bead and topped it with one of her small glass disk beads.

 The golden colored beads to the right of the squirrel are some really pretty glass beads that Cassie sent. I also added faceted citrine and smokey quartz to the mix.

 The small, champagne colored pearls are from my bead soup, as well, and I added a few more of Cassies lampwork beads on the left part of the necklace. I adore this color scheme....don't you?

 At the back, I used Cassie's fabulous handmade clasp. This clasp is really beautiful and clever. Did I mention that Cassie has an Etsy shop? And now....

...Enter: Miss Maggie. Oh, the cuteness!

 For a whimsical autumn squirrel chase, there must be a whimsical dog. I have two of these sweet pups that I got from my friend, Crystal, some years ago.

These look to be promotional giveaway trinkets for dog food, from maybe the 40's or 50's and remind me so much of Maggie in their terrier-ness. The little triangular ears and upright tail are adorable.

Good luck in your new hunting grounds, Miss Maggie.

This piece, I know, will go to a new owner...I won't keep it. I want another lover of dogs to have it and cherish it.

So, there you have it....all the ingredients, brought together...mingled, simmered and taste tested...for one wonderful, fragrant soup. I hope you enjoyed it and invite you to check out all the other participants pieces:

Hostess, Lori Anderson

1.  Adlinah Kamsir (Singapore) and Hajer Waheed (Kingdom of Bahrain)

2. Adrienn Lukacs (Hungary) and Agata Grygiel (Poland)

3.  Agi Kiss (Hungary) and Carolien Muller-Genger (the Netherlands)

4.  Agnes Asztalos (Hungary) and B.R. Kuhlman

5.  Alesha Conklin and Becki Mendivil

6.  Alice Peterson and Carol Dillman

7.  Alicia Marinache (Canada) and Dita Basu

8.  Amanda Dittloff and Brandy Thomason McNair

9.  Amanda Tibbetts and Andrea Trank

10.  Amy Freeland and Kay Mallery 

11.  Andra Weber and Christine Murrow

12.  Ann Sherwood and Diane Welte

13.  Barbara Bechtel and Kerry Bogert

14.  Barbara Lewis and Cat Pruitt

15.  Bonnie Coursolle (Canada) and Fay Wolfenden (Canada)

16.  Carmel McGinley (Australia) and Tracy Stillman (Australia)

17.  Cassie Donlen and Deryn Mentock

18.  Cathie Carroll and Janel Dudley

19.  Cece Cormier and Morwyn Mullins

20.  Charlene Jacka and Christina Hickman

21.  Cheryl Brown (Canada) and Diana Ptaszynski

22.  Christina Stofmeel (the Netherlands) and Eva Kovacs (Hungary)

23.  Christine Damm and Deb Brooks

24.  Cilla Watkins (Canada) and Elaine Robitaille (Canada)

25.  Sabrina Straub (Switzerland) and Kathy Combs

26.  Cindy Cima Edwards and Eleanor Burian-Mohr

27.  Cory Celaya and Rhea Freitieg

28.  Courtney Breul and Dana Hickey

29.  Cynthia Abner and Jennifer Boreck

30.  Cynthia Tucker and Jean Peter

31.  Debbie Goering and Heidi Post

32.  Dee Elgie (UK) and Joanne Lockwood (UK)

33.  Dian Hierschel (Germany) and Eniko Fabian (Austria)

34.  Diane Cook and Lyn Foley

35.  Donna Bohler and Lisa Lodge

36.  Donna Millard and Kiersten Giles

37.  Doris Stumpf (Germany) and Eszter Czibulyas (Hungary)

38.  Elisabeth Auld and Eva Sherman

39.  Elke Leonhardt-Rath (Germany) and Marjolein Trewavas (UK)

40.  Ema Kilroy and Laurie Keefe-Cecere

41.  Erika Nooteboom (the Netherlands) and Giorgia Rossini (Italy)

42.  Erin Grant and Jean Wells

43.  Evelyn Duberry (Canada) and Gaea Cannaday

44.  Genea Crivello-Knable and Heather Powers

45.  Ginger Bishop (military, Okinawa) and Martina Nagele (Germany)

46.  Heidi Kingman and Lori Greenberg

47.  Helen Kemp and Lisa Wangeman

48.  Helene Goldberg (Australia) and Karen Vincent

49.  Jamie Hogsett and Jeannie Dukic

50.  Jeanette Ryan and Jelveh Jaferian

51.  Jennifer Cameron and Tania Spivey

52.  Jennifer Justman and Kari Carrigan

53.  Jennifer Tough and Lorelei Eurto

54.  Joanna Matuszczyk (Poland) and Julianna Kis (Hungary)

55.  Joanne Tinley (UK) and Michaela Pabeschitz (Austria)

56.  Julie Anne Leggett and Kelley Fogle

57.  Karen Hess and Linda Landig

58.  Karyn Bonfiglio and Kathleen Lange Klik

59.  Kashmira Patel and Kat White

60.  Kat Barron Miller and Kelly Morgan

61.  Kathy Lindemer and Rose Binoya

62.  Krafty Max and Sandra Miller

63.  Kristen Latimer and Pam Ferrari

64.  Kristie Roeder and Lea Avroch

65.  Kristina Johansson (Sweden) and Penny Neville (Canada)

66.  Krisztina Erlaki-Toth (Hungary) and Nicole Keller (Germany)

67.  Lara Lutrick and Lisa Suver

68.  Laura DeMoya and Lisa Hanna

69.  Libby Leuchtman and Melanie Brooks

70.  Linda Koch and Rosemarie Cowit

71.  Lisa Chapman and Menka Gupta

 72.  Lisa Liddy and Marion Simmons

73.  Lori Anderson and Marcie Abney

74.  Lori Bowring-Michaud and Mary Govaars

75.  Lori Dorrington and Maria Rosa Sharrow

76.  Lori Finney (Canada) and Marie-Noel Voyer-Cramp (Canada)

77.  Lynn Bennett and Mandi Ainsworth

78.  Marta Kaczerowska (Poland) and Milla Starchik (Canada)

79.  Mary Harding and Shannon LeVart

80.  Mary Jane Dodd and Stacey Curry

81.  Melinda Orr and Molly Alexander

82.  Melissa Meman and Michelle Escano-Caballaro

83.  Michelle Jensen and Sandra Young (Canada)

84.  Nan Emmett and Nicole Valentine-Rimmer (Canada)

85.  Nancy Boylan and Suzette Bentley

86.  Natasha Lutes and Patti Vanderbloemen

87.  Pam Hurst and Rebekah Payne

88.  Patty Miller and Sara Rhoades

89.  Rebecca Anderson (UK) and Lori Anderson

90.  Rebecca Sirevaag and Sharon Driscoll

91.  Rochelle Brisson and Shannon Chomanczuk

92.  Rosa Maria Cuevas (Mexico) and Tejae Floyde

93.  Sabine Dittrich (Germany) and Sally Russick

94.  Sandi Volpe and Sarah/Saturday Sequins

95.  Shanti Johnson and Tracy Mok (Canada)

96.  Skylar Brez and Theresa Buchle

97.  Sonya Stille and Traci Zeller (Canada)

98.  Stefanie Teufel (Germany) and Tania Hagen (New Zealand)

99.  Stephanie LaRosa and Vonna Maslanka

100.  Terri Wlaschin and Wendy Blum

Comments

[Jennifer]

Wow! I REALLY love what you did with the bead soup and the color combination. I like the pieces you added that complemented the soup. It's a spectacular piece.

[CraftyHope]

Whimsical and fanciful indeed! It's a simply beautiful necklace too. I adore all your little touches. It's a fantastic tribute to your puppy.

[Andra Weber]

Wonderful necklace and a fantastic story behind it. I have a friend who recently lost her dog so I can't wait to share your story with her. Fred sounds so much like Maggie-- chasing everything he could find. Thank you for sharing the story and the necklace with us.

[Pine Ridge Treasures]

Sorry I am so late to the party - still working my way through the Bead Soup! What a touching story! Beautiful necklace. Love the oak leaf. What a great soup to work with.

[Michelle Jensen]

I LOVE the acorns! Such a cool idea. And I love the back dangle! Excellent job.

[LoriF]

What a great memento of Maggie! I don't know how you can bear to give it up. You had a wonderful soup, and you made a wonderful piece from it...congrats!

[amy @ copperdiem]

That piece is fantastic! And you got some gorgeous beads to play with, too!

[Alicia]

Oh, my, what a touching story! You made a piece full of personality and I can see Maggie when I look at it! The oak leaf is just perfect - indeed it's great how the Forces get together and guide our hands and minds. A wonderful, wonderful moment!

[Kat BM]

boy, I want to be that squirrel!

[Kat BM]

this is definitely a necklace that tells a story! thanks for telling it!

[Jean A. Wells]

Love the story of your necklace and it is my opinion that anything is made better when you include a beloved dog. I love dogs. Great job!

[Barbara Lewis]

Wow! I could look at this piece all day! There are so many neat things incorporated into a super design. Not everyone can pull something like this off ... but you knocked it out of the park! Nice job!

[JP Beth]

What a joy and what a tribute to Miss Maggie. I just love that, without even trying, the resin piece came out front and center with the words: Jesus, meadows and sunshine - that is so apropos and so beautiful.

[Sonya Stille]

I love your necklace. Wish is was mine! My favorite part is the resin focal and the story behind the piece. Sonya

[Courtney Breul]

I love all of it. I love the heart that this piece has. Your work is beautiful!

[Cindy Cima Edwards]

Wonderful necklace! Love your style!

[Lyn Foley]

So creative, so inspiring, and all your resin and wire work - wow. You really melded the lampwork with the other elements. You are an artist.

[Patti Vanderbloemen]

This is truly an art piece to be cherished! LOVE Maggie! Beautiful job!

[The Crazier Sister]

How whimsical and what a lovely tribute to your furry little love. It made me think of my furry love that I lost two years ago. Thank you for the warm reminder of such great, loving, furry personalities.

[Marion Simmons]

Really stunning interesting pieces, so in love with them all.

[WB]

Oh Deryn
You have out done yourself.
Brought a tear to my eye.
This piece is perfect.
Love, Mom

[Melissa Meman]

What a gorgeous piece, Deryn....and such a fitting tribute to your sweet Maggie! I was partnered with Cassie in the very 1st bead soup party and know she creates such fun and fabulous lampwork!

[Judy Turner]

Lovely and creative!

[Jean Peter]

Absolutely stunning Love how all the components took over and developed into a wonderful story! as always you work is amazing

[Wendy]

Now that is a fantastic piece of wearable art! Love all the details and the unique resin focal!

[Elisabeth]

What a great piece Deryn and so totally you! What an honor for Miss Maggie!

[Christine Murrow]

I love when jewelry becomes personal- and you've def done a wonderfully creative job in honoring your sweet dog. I'm sure the eventual owner of this piece will treasure it!

[Karen Vincent]

What a wonderful bead soup to work with. I love the lampwork beads - gorgeous. You created a beautiful necklace and I love the little doggie charm :)

[Stacey M. Curry]

Gorgeous!!!! LOVE that leaf! Everything about it is perfectly woodland and whimsical! You work is always so amazing!

[Eleanor Burian-Mohr]

That's got so many bits to make you smile. Beautiful job!

[Dana]

Love the piece Deryn and love that you added a bit of Maggie to the mix.

[Amanda Tibbetts]

I love the sentiment behind this piece. I have three dogs I refer to as my babies and it's so hard to imagine life without them. You've put together a beautiful tribute to your fur baby!

[Marjolein]

What a wonderful design and I love that it came with a story. Stunning design!!!

[Milla]

Cool, cute, lovable,....Well done!!!

[maneki]

Cool and creative necklace! I really like the theme and the mix of materials. Fab job!

[Maria Rosa Sharrow]

Your necklace couldn't possible be considered jewelry. It is a piece of art. Fabulous!!

[Lisa Michele]

Oh my goodness.."The Trill of the Hunt" is so flipping creative! Wonderful piece and I love the dog on the back of the necklace..ingeniously funny! What talent you have!

[Penny Neville]

Your necklace tells such a beautiful story!! I am truly inspired by your designs.

[Mariposa]

I love what you made with your beads!
Very unusual, but lovely!

[lori]

I love your storyboard necklace! You did a fabulous job with the lovely soup ingredients.
Cheers!
Lori D.

[Stacie]

As a dog lover, I am so attached to this piece...beautiful execution! And the squirrel for me was divine...my fur baby is a squirrel chaser and consumate squirrel watcher...wonderful!

[Keirsten]

Gosh, words fail me! What a wonderful homage to your pup! Love the softly golden palette, like autumn sunshine! Your focal section is breathtaking--wonderful combination of lines and textures. The oak leaf is beyond fab! Love that aged paper, your resin is impeccable! The pearls add a nice luster and delicacy. I think this is the best soup I've seen yet! I love the clasp, the toggle bar is fabulous.

[Sandra Young]

Wow! You have incredible detail in your work. This is a beautiful piece of art and the new owner shall be proud to wear it.

[chic and frog]

The resin pendant turned out great and what a strange coincidence those words are! The lucky charm dogs are really sweet.

Ambra

[Lisa Chapman]

What a wonderful story telling necklace! I love it. I can just see little Miss Maggie chasing the squirrels.

[Ginger Bishop]

That is super cool! I love all the little critters and tree baubles. The clasp is so awesome. Inspired the piece is truly.

[Skylar]

What a perfect tribute to Maggie! I have a Westie in my life who is also a squirrel (mousy!) chaser. they keep her busy in the backyard for hours. Nice, especially when I want to sit outside and bead :)

Gorgeous work!

[Jennifer]

You have a fabulously interesting set of ingredients made into a truly unique and beautiful necklace. Love it!

[Sharon Driscoll]

What a beautiful piece you created from Cassie's beads and your stash. I love the squirrel on the front and the puppy on the back - tickles me. Isn't that what jewelry should do for both the artist and the wearer? Nice job.

[beth]

wow, deryn, this is absolutely gorgeous! so moving, pulling in your personal story with maggie. love love love it.

[Susan M(quiltingjewel39)]

Love what you did for your bead soup. That dog is adorable.

[Jo Tinley]

What beautiful work! I love everything you've made!

[jeanette]

Hi Deryn, I was very interested in seeing what you and Cassie would create with each others bead soups because your styles are so different. Though you were given a soup that you traditionally don't work with, you absolutely made it your own and created something that represents your design style. You know I am a big fan of your work....

[Dana]

What wonderful soup and fabulous cooking!

[Molly Alexander]

Absolutely beautiful Deryn - the mini-Maggie is so precious, and completes your design perfectly. The soup ingredients from Cassie are to die for, and I love how you incorporated them into this very special necklace. :)

[Pixiloo]

What a gorgeous soup and what you did with it leaves me speechless (okay, maybe not totally speechless). I love your leaf focal and the branch and just everything. Wonderful work.

[Jenny]

Lovely and fun necklace!

[Heidi (@mybeadtherapy)]

Beautiful, beautiful design! :)

[Ann Sherwood]

Great piece and a heartfelt story to accompany it. All the little vintage metal pieces really pull it together.

[Cecile Nichols]

Hi, Deryn!
What a lovely storey you tell about Cassie's new necklace! You did a lovely job on this and I'm sure she'll love it! I know I would!

Cecile

[Lori Bowring Michaud]

Oh Deryn, how lovely! You've created a masterpiece! The first thing I noticed in your oak leaf focal were the words - incredible!

[Joanne]

Very artistic and creative :) x

[Cece]

Love it. And that dog charm is way too cool.

[jò]

this is one of my favourite jewel from the BSBP!
I'm a partecipant from Italy, I'm trying to visit all of you.
this was really a great experience!
ciao ciao

[Cassie Donlen]

Oh my gosh Deryn. What a beautiful creation and I LOVE the title "Thrill of the Hunt" and how the design became personal to represent Maggie. The necklace is truly stunning and has so many different elements that it is so much fun looking as each photo to be able to see new things.

I totally laughed as it seemed we were on the same wave length of having hanging elements in the front in three sections. It's a great way to add lots of texture and eye candy. The squirrel is darling and I'm in love with the vintage dog.

I also loved seeing how necklace hung. It was a pleasure to be teamed up with you and I'm grateful for the opportunity to have worked with your collection of beads. It was very inspiring!

[Lori Anderson]

I absolutely love it and I'm touched that it became so personal to you. It's a true piece of art and I'm SO glad you joined me!

I hope you join me again this summer!

[Cindy]

What a sweet design, Deryn! Truly an original. The vintage squirrel pin is adorable... and I love how you added the various dangles from the branch. You did amazing things with Cassie's lampwork (which I absolutely love, btw)...and the finishing touch - the little dog charm. I don't think I could part with such a sentimental and beautiful necklace such as this!

[Alice]

A gorgeous piece, my dear. I love reading about each of the components and how you put them all together. I don't know how you can let this piece go, but I'm sure it will be cherished.

[sandi m]

Deryn, What a beautiful piece and sweet tribune to your Miss Maggie. Perfect!

sandi

[DIAS Jewelry]

Ohhh I'm really sorry for Maggie :-(
Your necklace is Awesome and I hope it goes to lovely new owner, just as lovely as you.

[Christine Damm]

Deryn, your collage of those gorgeous elements is so whimsical and endearing! That oak leaf is the best resin piece I have ever seen-- those hammered edges! The whole thing is SO tasty, I just love it!

[mary jane dodd]

i love when things become revealed as you work from something unfamiliar... meaningful and beautiful piece...

[diane cook]

Gotta love the thrill of the hunt, and all your goodness rolled into one piece! What a sweet, sweet tribute to your Maggie... Cassie's clasp and beads made for a great group of wonderful ingredients, just calling for a master to put them together! xo

[Cynthia@OrnamentalStyle]

Oh, my word! It's a fabulous piece, Deryn. And a beautiful homage to Maggie. Love how the words in the oak leaf fit this tribute to her. Cassie sure sent you a great soup to work with. I can't wait to see what she did with the sumptuous soup that you sent to her.

[Ewa]

Fantastic jewel!Congrats!

[Cytherea Bijoux]

I have association with forest, autumn and wood. Really pretty!

[Renate]

Such a lovely, whimsical, yet meaningful piece, Deryn! I love the little acorns you created from those lampwork beads - did you use real acorn caps?
Hello to Mayzie - she looks adorable and I am sure she is going to keep you on your toes for the next few months...

[lorelei eurto]

I knew I was going to love your finished piece as soon as I saw what Cassie was sending you! You really outdid yourself Deryn. The necklace is so sweet. I love every inch of it. I wish I had half of your talent! :)

[mary harding]

Love all the richness of this necklace and how you hung so many fun pieces from the branch bar and all in your inimitable style. Great piece.

[Heidi]

Awww, good luck Maggie indeed! What a sweet necklace that will always make you smile at her memory. And the squirrel! Ha! What joy and humor this necklace brings :D

[Greta]

So beautiful Deryn, I thought you would keep it as it seems to a piece in honour of dear Maggie. Absolutely adore the "soup" you sent to Cassie. I would love to see what she made from it!