Saturday, April 13, 2013

The 7th Bead Soup Block Party Reveal...

Today is the reveal day for group two of the Bead Soup Block Party, hosted by the ultra sweet and talented Lori Anderson. There are three groups in this years BSBP due to the overwhelming response of over 500 participants!

Lori does a great job of pairing people up. This is my fourth Bead Soup and each time she has paired me up with an amazing artist who inspires me. This time was no exception with Julie Panusus of Cats Meow Co. She sent me a wonderful, earthy bead soup that had shades of orange, copper, aqua and blue in it. It also included a stunning artisan porcelain frog and a gorgeous red creek jasper pendant. My eyes were wide when I saw them!


This is what I created...




Taking inspiration from the red creek jasper pendant, I cut and filed rectangle and square shapes from textured brass sheet that I purchased from Metalliferous. I painted them with Vintaj patinas from Orrtec and coated them with EF formula Clear Guard from Bity Mold Supply. The copper chain from Lima Beads and toggle, sent in my bead soup, helped tie the design together nicely.

My second and third designs were inspired by the blue and orange color palette in my bead soup. I seldom pair this combination together, so it was a lot of fun to see where my creativity would take me. As it turns out, I really enjoyed working with these colors!



All of the beads used in this design were part of my bead soup except for the Tierra Cast toggle and copper ring. I created the textured ring with copper sheet, my awesome Pepe disc cutter, a ball peen hammer and a fun loving torch that I learned to use while taking a class with the awesomely talented Eva Sherman. If you aren't familiar with Eva's work, check it out-you will be left in amazement.

The third piece that I created was inspired by the porcelain frog that Julie sent me. The detail on it is absolutely amazing!




 I added in some silver plated brass spacers and a hammered rhodium plated toggle clasp. I really like how the orange enameled bead, beige frog and blue Czech glass beads compliment one another. 

Thank you Lori for organizing this amazing, inspiring event and Julie for inspiring me with an awesome bead soup- you helped me to think outside my color comfort zone!

Stop by Julie's blog to see what she created with the bead soup that I sent her...



...and the rest of the participants in the second reveal: BSBP Group Two

37 comments:

  1. Love the designs, especially the frog bracelet, adorable!

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  2. love those rich colours and the necklace is very contemporary. The frog is a sweetie

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  3. Very charming soup, Kathleen! I fell in love with this cute little froggie on that lovely bracelet!

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  4. the necklace with the jasper focal is striking! I love your bold mix of colours and texture, your designs are so alive. Awesome soup!

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  5. Such strong geometric designs, great work!

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  6. Kathleen, you have a unique and wonderful style. I love what you did with the focal. I would never have thought of it. The necklace is stunning.
    And the bracelets are equally as wonderful. The frog looks very happy.
    You did a great job creating with my soup.
    This was fun.
    Julie

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  7. I really like the beads that you paired with the frog - they have a watery effect.

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  8. That frog bracelet is great fun and stylish at the same time, love it!

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  9. I love your pieces ! Amazing work !

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  10. Your geometric necklace is gorgeous. I also love your bracelets. They're all very modern. Congratulations.

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  11. Beautiful designs. the frog bracelet is my favorite.
    kathy

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  12. love the frog bracelet! the little frog is so cute!!!!

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  13. I really like the bracelet with the copper toggle. It's colors are warm and inviting.

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  14. All three pieces are beautiful. I like the way you used the red creek jasper pendant in your necklace. You totally went with the flow, even though the flow had 90 degree angles! Foggy needs a name. He is a great conversation piece and I bet whenever you wear that bracelet people will be drawn to it. Sweet soup and great work from it!

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  15. So wonderful Kathleen! That first one is so you, bold and sharp in all the right ways. That frog is so so full of life I love that you paired him with the glass - almost looks like he could be hopping from lily pad to lily pad. I really enjoyed how you shared the details of each piece in your post and of course the beautiful photography that really shows it all off

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  16. very elegant designs, my fav is froggy bracelet!!!!!

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  17. You had an amazing soup and used it amazingly - love the tiny frog!

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  18. ~beautiful tranquil pieces you have created...much love light and blessings~

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  19. Lovely - all three of them!! I think the little frog is too, too cute! Your necklace design is awesome and the second bracelet is my favorite - must be the textures,...the bead inside the circle,...the colors - not sure, but I love it!

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  20. Your designs always amaze me, Kathleen! The red creek jasper necklace is earthy and radiant and would look amazing whether you dressed it up or down! And I love how you've used those Czech glass beads to frame the focals in your bracelets. Stunners, both!

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  21. Beautiful soup ... beautiful works!
    Love the necklace!

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  22. beautiful soup, you did a great job, my favourite is the necklace, but the frog is too cute, I love it!
    I'm on the 3rd reveal, what fun BSBP!
    ciao dall'Italia

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  23. Your jewelry is amazing. Love the frog too...that bracelet is gorgeous. You were sent some beautiful beads and I really like the finished products. Very pretty. Great job!

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  24. Gorgeous creations! The squares just added such a unique touch. Loved everything you made!

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  25. Beautiful creations - love how you used the frog. He looks wonderful on your bracelet!

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  26. You did great work with your Bead Soup. :)

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  27. What great pieces! I just love how you played up the colors in your jasper focal. And that little frog is so detailed.

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  28. Your jewelry is beautiful Kathleen.

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  29. Wonderful- I really like the frog bracelet.

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  30. You've created some really beautiful pieces. That frog is adorable!

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  31. The necklace is just gorgeous - simple yet elegant. The way the brass squares echo the shape and the colors in the focal is just wonderful!

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  32. Really nice job! Great colors..I love what you did with that cute little frog!

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  33. The frog bracelet is very cute but the necklace you made is stunning. The brass connectors you made to go with the focal are really cool. Great job!

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