So off we go...Taaa Daaaa......
Let's start with the necklace
Focal pendant created by Melissa Meman
I decided very quickly in the design process that I had to include the Czech glass beads with the focal Melissa sent me. The shape of the Czech glass beads had the same shape of the focal piece. Carrying this shape into the design of the necklace was a definite. The only slight dilemma was that these cute little glass beads had double holes. I worked out that dilemma fairly quickly and I am very happy with the end result.
My new love is patina'd copper. The patina color is just scrumptious! So I patina'd the rondelles Melissa included. I patina'd my own jump rings and the copper wire I used. I thought Melissa's handmade toggle clasp was too pretty to use on the necklace. I have a lot of hair and the clasp is simply not going to be seen so I used one of my own handmade, less ornate toggle clasps.
Patina'd rondelles and jump rings. Enameled metal beads created by Melissa Meman.
Patina'd copper wire and jump rings. A jump ring bead surrounded by amethyst stones.
Enameled metal bead created by Melissa with an amethyst stone.
My own handmade toggle clasp. Textured and patina'd.
My new necklace! I LOVE it!
Melissa sent along some other Czech glass beads that I couldn't figure out how to work into the necklace. The colors just weren't working with the rest of the pieces in my eyes. What to do? I think my solution was rather amusing because I ended up creating a bracelet by adding a couple of lampwork beads very similar to the beads I sent to Melissa in her bead soup. After I had sent Melissa's soup to her I realized that I loved those beads, so I made a couple of more beads for myself. I had intended to make a pair of earrings with them. Now they live in this bracelet. The beads work so well with the red Czech glass beads. I added some of my own work, more jump rings, viking knit and this is where I decided to use Melissa's lovely toggle clasp, which I did add patina too.
The beautiful toggle clasp created by Melissa Meman
Lampwork beads by Ema Kilroy. Patina'd rondelles and jump rings.
Viking knit by Ema Kilroy. Czech glass beads received in my Bead Soup.
The completed bracelet
Lastly, with a few bits left over (a few amethyst stones and one large enameled bead), it didn't take long for me to figure out what to do with them. I added some of my new metal work as a focal for a bracelet, more lampwork beads and jump rings to create another bracelet. I am amazed at how perfectly the colors from all the different pieces just fell together.
It has a been a very creative day and I enjoyed every minute of it. It was a pleasure pulling these designs together by combining my own work with Melissa's soup. Working with Melissa's pieces was so easy! Melissa was so generous, she also sent a package of enameled metal beads as a gift to me. I will be creating another blog post to show what I am going to do with these. I already have design ideas.
Now I'm off to see what Melissa created with all the components I sent to her. You can find out too, just stop by Melissa's blog. Before I begin hopping please allow me to say thank you to Melissa for sending along such a wonderful Bead Soup.
Many, many thanks to Lori Anderson for hosting this wonderful event. This the 6th Bead Soup Blog Party Lori has hosted and it is no small task to take on.
Here is a list of all the other artisans participating in this round of Bead Soup and the August 11th reveal. Stop by their blogs and give them kudos for all their beautiful work.
Hostess, Lori Anderson, Pretty Things
Adlinah Kamsir, Dream Struck Designs
Adrienn Lukacs, Raszputyin Designs
Agata Grygiel, Cytherea Bijoux
Alenka Obid, Pepita Handmade
Amy Dickerson, Damyjo Designs
Amy Schmidt, Amy's Treasure
Amy Severino, Amy Beads
Ana Krepel, Cat's Pajamas, Dog's Tuxedos
Andra Weber, Andra's Joyful Journey
Andrea Trank, Heaven Lane Creations
Anke Humpert, Anart Island Studios
Ann Rishell, My Critical Eye
April Grinaway, Brooklyn Bead Goddess
Ashley Bunting, Miss Ashely Kate
Astrid Boyce, Astrid Boyce Beads
B.R. Kuhlman, Mixed Mayhem Studios
Barb Fernald, Barbara S. Fernald Jewelry
Barbe Saint John, Saints and Sinners
Beata Benkone Meggyesi, Beahobbi
Brandy McNair, Bella Vita Handmade Jewelry
Bryna Lumb, Bryna's Bead Box
Carmen Lau, Little Maketto
Cate van Alphen, Fulgorine
Cathie Carroll, Cathie Carroll's Studio
Cathy Khoury, Touch Jewelry
Christina Stofmeel, Feng Beads
Collette Collins, Fire Fly Myst Artisan Jewelry
Courtney Breul, Beads by Breul
Crystal Thain, Here Bead Dragons
Cynthia Abner, Created Treasures
Deana Hager, Just Deez'Art & Life
Debbie Davis, Natural Treasures by Deb
Debbie Phenes, Deb Joy Sing
Debbie Rasmussen, A Little of This, A Little of That
Dhea Powers, Java Bead
Diana Welte, Lilyweeds
Dita Basu, alankarshilpa
Dorota Zeranska, gdymamczas
Dot Lewallwn, Speedie Beadie
Eleanor Snare, The Magic Square Foundation
Elisabeth Auld, Beads For Busy Gals
Ema Kilroy, Ema K Designs
Emma Todd, A Polymer Penchant
Eva Sherman, Eva Sherman Designs
Evie and Beth McCord, EB Bead and Metal Works
Francy Inman, Francy's Studio
Ginger Bishop, lilmummy likes...
Giorgia Rossini, Jo in Wonderland
Ine Vande Cappelle, Jewels by Ine
Iveth Caruso, Creative Atelier
JJ Jacobs, Coming Abstractions
Jackie Ryan, Kydo Jewellery
Jeannie Dukic, Jeannie's Blog
Jelveh Jaferian, Jelveh Designs
Jenna Tomalka, Twin Birch Studio
Jenni Connolly, Jenni's Beads
Jennifer Van Horn, Jennifers Jewels and Junk
Jo-Ann Woolverton, It's a Beadiful Creation
Johanna Rhodes-Nash, Fire Phoenix Creations
Joyce Blair, Bent Wire West Coast
JuLee Wolfe, The Polymer Penguin
Karen Vincent, Swallow Tail Jewellery
Karin Slaton, Backstory Beads
Kayla Potega, The Eclectic Element
Kim Dworak, CianciBlue
Krafty Max, Krafty Max Originals
Kris Lanae Binsfeld, Cherish Designs by Kris Lanae
Kristen Latimer, MJM Jewelry Designs
Kumi Fisher, Malie Kai Designs
Kym Hunter, Kym Hunter Designs
Lennis Carrier, Windbent
Leslie Wayment, AA Beads & More
Linda Florian, Lilys of the Valley Jewelry Creations
Linda Murphy, Bonita Bead
Lisa Johnson, Whimsey Wonders
Lisa Lodge, Pine Ridge Treasures
Lisa Sittniewski, Love, Yesterdays
Lois Moon, Que Onda, Q'Town?
Lola Surwillo, Bead Lola Bead
Lorelei Eurto, Lorelei's Blog
Lori Bowring Michaud, Artfully Ornamental
Lori Callahan, Dancing Wire and Beads by Lori
Lori Finney, Using My Beads
Marcia Dunne, The Alternative Foundry
Margareta Saari, Mags-koruja
Maria Horvath, Horimarika Beads
Marian Hertzog, M's Place
Mary Ellen Parker, BeeTree by m.e.
Mary K McGraw, MK's Creative Musings
MaryLou Holvenstot, time2cre8
Martha Aleo, Ornamento
Maybeline Tay, The Jewelry Larder
Megan Collins, Churchy & Her Sailor
Melissa Meman, Art. Life. Love.
Melissa Mesara, One-Eared Pig Beads
Melissa Muir, Kelsi's Closet Jewelbox
Paige Maxim, Paige Maxim Designs
Pam DeBoer, Purple Notes from the Studio
Pam Farren, re-maker
Pam Hurst, Pam Hurst Designs
Patricia Handschuh, The Color of Dreams
Patty Miller, CabariBeads
Penney Klapoth, Faerie Acres
Regina Santerre, Regina's Writings
Rhea Freitag, starrgazer creates
Rochelle Brisson, A Creative Chelle
Sabine Dittrich, PerlenDschungel
Sandra McGriff, Creative Chaos
Sandra Neights, Petalo Azul
Sandra Young, It's a Bead Life!
Sara Oehler, SoftFlex Girl
Saturday Sequins, Saturday Sequins
Shanti Johnson, Sunshine Bliss
Shari Replogle, Plays With Paper
Sonya Stille, Dreamin' of Beads
Stefanie Teufel, Stefanies Sammelsurium
Tammie Everly, TTE Designs
Tania Spivey, Moobie Grace Designs
Tanya Wiles, Tenebrous Hollow Studio
Therese Frank, Therese's Treasures
Tina Holden, Polymer Clay Bytes!
Toltec Jewels, Jewel School Friends
Tracey Nanstad, A Beadiful Mess
Tracy Choy, BumbleBeads Designs
Valerie Norton, Hot Art
The copper and enamels are lovely.Great to see how you were able to make them talk Love and hugs Tanya
ReplyDeleteThank you Tanya.
DeleteLovely pieces.
ReplyDeleteOh wow - I can see why you want to keep that necklace for yourself - fantastic! Love all the elements you incorporated and I love the jumpring bead - just something a little extra. Your bracelets are gorgeous and I love the earrings - a little bit different is perfect! Stunning work with your soup goodies!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pieces. The texture and color in the necklace is so pretty. And I love your bracelets. The one with your metal focal is outstanding. I've been wanting to try something similar, but haven't gotten up the nerve. And I love your patina you used on your pieces. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors of the last few pieces, great work!
ReplyDeleteAll of your pieces turned out just beautifully. While they are all great, that first necklace is my favorite. Really splendid job!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pieces, all of them!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are all ABSOLUTELY gorgeous -- and I asked Melissa if she knew how to bribe you to send me the beads you sent her because I am in LOOOOOVE!
ReplyDeletelol...hmmmmm...I might be able to arrange that. Thank you Lori. That is a wonderful comment coming from you.
DeleteI love what you did with all them!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteVery nice love the colors.
ReplyDeleteWow - awesome results from great soup ingredients!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pieces! THe last bracelet almost made me drool! :P
ReplyDeleteI can see why you are keeping that necklace for yourself. It is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteIndeed Shaiha. I wore it out and about today and just love it.
DeleteI have enjoyed every single one of them! Great designs!
ReplyDeleteI love how you photographed the various elements. What fun pieces. I can't pick a favorite and I love how you put everything together. <3
ReplyDeleteMelissa Muir
http://design.kcjewelbox.com
Thanks so much everyone.
ReplyDeleteI love your wire work! Makes me want to reach out and touch your pieces. I love the Viking knit too. I had seen some video clips of it and it is something that I would love to try in the near future. Your creations are so beautiful! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Maybeline. Give the viking knit a try. I love making it.
Deletebeautiful designs!
ReplyDeleteI've hopped to a few of the blogs this time around that incorporated enamel beads and focals into their pieces and I must say, I think that's what I want to experiment with next!
ReplyDeleteI really love all your designs, especially all the bracelets you made. They're so well put together and diverse in the material :)
I'm also pretty envious of that wire work you did! Hopefully one day I'll be that skilled.
Happy Hopping!
Love your necklace and your ingenious solution to the two-hole beads--I think I will borrow that idea!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful designs! I LOVE that necklace - the colours are very romantic, and the piece reminds me of sweets (candy) somehow. In fact, all your creations look extremely scrumptious - I want 'em all :-). Marvelous work!
ReplyDeleteThis is why I love this blog hop. Your creations are blow me away amazing. Each and every piece is beautiful, and I don't even like pink. The necklace is so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteStunningly beautiful!Fantastic jewels!Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThese are really lovely, I like the first necklace with that unusual focal and the bracelet with the glassbeads especially.
ReplyDeleteJackie
Everything Stunning. You received some beautiful pieces. I love your patined copper.
ReplyDeleteYour attention to detail is well worth the effort ... the results are stunning! That viking knit bracelet is my favorite ... love the mix of elements ...
ReplyDeleteLove all of these pieces. Wonderful soup, wonderful jewelry.
ReplyDeleteLove all you pieces! the bracelets in particular are very inventive!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the viking weave bracelet. Great work.
ReplyDeleteWow! Love all your pieces. You had wonderful bead soup to work with. Especially love the focal - beautiful necklace :) Love copper too - the bracelet is gorgeous :)
ReplyDeletei never knew copper tone could be so versatile! you make it all look so easy... beautiful work and i'm not sure which piece is my favourite!!
ReplyDeleteEverything is gorgeous. Love the way you wire wrapped those two hole sunflower beads - great idea. And, the viking knit piece is also one of my favorites. As for no one noticing the mis-matched earrings, I sure you will run across some OCD person (I am one) that will be absolutely driven crazy and will probably march right up in your face to check it out. When they do, be kind.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
LOL! I will be kind, no worries there. I know there will be some artistic types or "OCD" types that will notice. That is totally okay. I NEVER would have worn mismatched anything 15 years ago. It would have driven ME crazy. But I have changed and feel a little bit freer to just go with it. And so I do. :)
DeleteI love all your pieces, totally my style!!
ReplyDeleteI love working copper, you did a great job with the pink bracelet!
ciao dall'Italia
Love the necklace! So unique! And I love the colors in the lavender bracelet!
ReplyDeleteOUTSTANDING!!!All of your pieces are great. I really like your 2hole Czech links. I even saved a pic of it to inspire me.
ReplyDeletelove the bracelet and your Czech links. beautiful work! ~diana
ReplyDeleteI love everything you made. I've not worked much with pink but your pieces are so pretty, I may just have to try some pink pieces. Great job -- I can see why you decided to keep the necklace and earrings :)
ReplyDeleteI really love what you made, everything is just beautiful, and I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteEma,
ReplyDeleteI love your beautiful work... Love the jewelry you designed, I would totally keep them for myself as well! Love! Kris
Beautiful work, what a fabulous colaboration!
ReplyDeleteYou made a bunch of really fun pieces!
ReplyDeleteGreat job - love what you did with Melissas amazing soup:-)
ReplyDeleteWhat delicious ingredients! Especially the focal. I love that you created sooo many beautiful pieces. Great soup!
ReplyDeleteYou and Melissa definitely make a great team! I adore the patina'd copper as well, it works wonderfully with the purple hues. Your creativity is amazing. I can't even pick a favorite! Awesome job!!
ReplyDeleteEma - sorry it took me so long to get here, I wasn't really able to hop this weekend at all! Oh, my! I love everything you created! The necklace is gorgeous! The links you created for the 2-holed beads are cool. One of my favorites is the bracelet with my toggle, the red Czech glass and your viking knit! Amazing! I had fun! So many of the comments on my pieces were how gorgeous your beads are! Hopefully, some new customers will be coming your way to check out your wares!
ReplyDeleteNo worries Melissa. I really do love the necklace. I'm glad you had fun too. You created an absolutely amazing necklace!!! I am waiting for some of those focals to show up in your Etsy shop. I just LOVE them.
DeleteWow! Beautiful work - love everything.
ReplyDeleteEverything is gorgeous and you rocked the 2-hole beads!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the chunky beads, the copper, and your designs. Perfect.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics and your work is simply beautiful !
ReplyDeleteLove your pieces, they work so well with your bead soup! I love patinaed copper. I can see why you're planning to keep them. Oh and for the record, I think mismatched earrings are great!
ReplyDeleteI love copper. I never thought of using pinks with copper. I have no idea why after seeing how pretty they go together, Your pieces are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi Ema,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pieces! The first necklace is my favorite it is gorgeous.
Therese
Love, love, love them!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the colors-great patina work!! And the textures!! Oh my! Your soup is delicious, and I love everything you made. :)
ReplyDeleteWOW, I just love the red bracelet! They are all amazing creations, but that is my favorite!!
ReplyDeleteI love the combination of the copper with the enamel. I love your copper toggle!!
ReplyDeleteIn love with that last bracelet! Pink and copper, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Pieces! I luvvvvv your toggle and both bracelets! Magnifico!!!
ReplyDeleteFor me, beading is ALL about the color....and the combination of that purply pink and the copper is just phenomenal. I love every single one of your pieces, couldn't begin to choose a favorite!
ReplyDeleteLove the copper wire work! Looks great! I just love the bracelet designs!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous necklace!
ReplyDeleteAll your designs came out beautifully! I especially like your bracelets. Love your lampwork...your beads are gorgeous.
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