Bead Soup Blog Party Hop Sept 17, 2011 The Reveal
So here goes I hope you enjoy!
Using a majority of the beads Patty sent to me, this first piece incorporates the focal bee pendant. This necklace is strung on a single strand of Soft Flex heavy weight antique brass wire, the chain is just free flowing leaving it dangle on one side for even more movement. Originally I had planned on incorporating the blue suede cord that Patty sent me, but instead I used vintage brass coils that I had picked up at a bead show I attended last year.
This necklace is simple, asymmetrical and very balanced.
cooking time: less than 1 hour
This necklace is so easy to make, you can make it too!
The size of the clasp I recieved did not work with the scale of the necklace I designed above; and with so many elements left over I was literally stumped for a few days, until the light bulb went off in my head. What lie in front of me is just bead soup so why not get out the cookbooks and start looking for recipes! I found in my stash of books Semi Precious Salvage by Stephanie Lee. This is when I really started cooking.
This bracelet is my interpretation of the "Rooted Cuff". I knew when I saw this recipe that I had bee fabric. The fabric has 24K gold thread running through and was used as part of a bedroom makeover when I used to work at a Design Studio. I was always grabbing the end cuts of the fabric after the girls had cut out the pattern. Why not? Perfectly good expensive fabric shouldn't be tossed in the garbage bin. I just had to save it! Well, anyway.. I was able to use the clasp as well as the etched brass bee Patty made and sent me. I roughed the bee up a little as I was afraid to punch holes in it. The blue ceramic bead was created by Bonnie Polinsky a friend of mine, she just happened to stop by on her way out of town and I well, she gave it to me.. This bracelet turned out fabulous, light and fun to wear. In fact the a local store has ordered more! The honey dew drop is a serpentine quartz briolette. My first attempt at wire wrapping a briolette. I used antique bronze wire and boy was easy to work with!
cooking time: more than 1 hour
cooking time: less than 1 hour for assembly
cooking time: practice practice practice!
cooking time: less than 10 minutes
Now last but not least... I just finished this piece the night before last. What to do with that suede cord! Oh my... As I was doing some research I came across a flooding of wrapped silk bracelets, now trying to find a tutorial on the internet on how to close these bracelets was a monumental task. Seems you just tie them closed yourself. That did not compute with me. I finally gave up looking. I gave it the old school try and came up with this next and final piece. Is it a bracelet or can it be a necklace! Both.. I am so happy.. Maybe just maybe I'll make more of these!
cooking time: thought process went down to the wire on this piece..
My inspiration not only came from the color choices Patty picked for me but all the ingredients. From twisting, hammering, pounding, weaving, wrapping, stringing, crimping, beading, torching, waiting for the sun to come out, taking pictures, and even pickling! I found this whole challenge fascinating. I have to tell you I am full.Thank you Lori for pulling this all together!
Good luck with your Bead Soup Book!
I can't wait to go look to see what Patty my partner did with my bead!
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
5. Amanda Cargill Austin and Charlene Sevier
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
20. Astrid Boyce and Birgitta Lejonklou
21. B.R. Kuhlman and Deanna Chase 1. Aimee Wheaton and Barbara York
2. Alice Craddick and Sandra Richardson
3. Alison Sachs and Amy Severino
4. Allison Scott and Cynthia Abner
5. Amanda Cargill Austin and Charlene Sevier
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
20. Astrid Boyce and Birgitta Lejonklou
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
50. Christine Stonefield and Dee Wingrove-Smith
51. Cilla Watkins and Johanna Rhodes
52. Cindy Wimmer and Riki Schumacher
53. CJ Baushka and Cory Celaya
54. Courtney Breul and Joanna Matuszczyk
55. Cristi Clothier and Kathleen Robinson Young
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
MY PARTNER 155. Patty Gasparino
and (me) 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
Amazing!
The next Bead Soup Blog Party will take place around February, 2012.
Wow, you got some great pieces out of your soup. I think my favorite is the first piece, but they all turned out great.
ReplyDeleteHey Vonna!!! Great Job you blew me out of the water with all your creativity - beautiful beautiful work XOXO - ... that bee fabric ribbon it's fantastic. Enjoy your weekend and spoil yourself rotten : ) I want to see pictures of all your creativity when you come back have an awesome time : ) it was a pleasure to be your partner (((Big Hugs)))
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous pieces - love what you did with the Bumble Bee focal...your paper bead made me smile because it's such a fun bead and as you said CLEVER. The bracelets are full of texture and details but I have to say that I absolutely love the look and feel of your Suede piece. What a lovely mix Patty sent you and you did it all justice with your unique designs and touches :)
ReplyDeleteWow, Wow, Wow - So many pieces and so much to look at. Your creativity knew no bounds on this challenge. I am overwhelmed.
ReplyDeleteFirst off, isn't Patty is fabulous partner? I had her the last go 'round and we're still friends to this day!
ReplyDeleteAs far as the pieces you created with the soup she sent. OMG!! They are all just amazing. You were able to do so much with all that goodness. I love that you even incorporated the paper she wrapped the soup in. Very cool! Beautiful work.
WOW! I am overwhelmed by all your compliments, this challenge was such a joy and so much fun. Whoever has the chance to get Patty in the next Bead Soup party will be one lucky designer. Patty has become such a good friend. Really I had a blast and would participate again in a heartbeat!
ReplyDeleteOMG, I have to follow you. I love every single one of your pieces, and if you wrote a book with your pieces, I would for sure get it. this is really really cool.
ReplyDeleteStunning pieces! I am loving all of your uses for cording, and fiber! Love everything!!
ReplyDeleteYour Bead Soup pieces are just beautiful.Love every single piece!
ReplyDeleteWow!love all your creations
ReplyDeleteWow! I love your work!
ReplyDeleteThey are all great pieces! Wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteI love how the first necklace came together great colors and the focal is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAwesome Job! You were a busy bee!
ReplyDeletePatty sent you a really gorgeous collection to work with and you made so many really great pieces from it - wow! A part of me wishes you'd made your original idea of a big statement piece, but then all these others would never have seen the light of day and that would have been too bad too ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pieces you made with your ingredients! The second bracelet is my favourite, but they are all lovely.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cooking lesson!
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I'm just bowled over by the number of beautiful pieces you've created with your bead soup. I'm having a hard time deciding which one I like the most. Thanks for giving us the cooking time for each... that was a really neat thing to do!
ReplyDeleteThank you all again, for the lovely comments, I enjoyed creating all these pieces very much. The blog post took two firings before I was happy with it!
ReplyDeleteI am drooling on my keyboard....
ReplyDeleteHoley smokes, you created a lot of GORGEOUS pieces out of your soup! Love them all! I really want to try to make one of the wire bracelets some time soon :)
ReplyDeleteWow! I love all the pretty fabric and cord you used in your designs.
ReplyDeleteHoly smokes! Just amazing, amazing pieces! You nailed it. Love them all. I just HAVE to learn how to use fiber.
ReplyDeleteI hope you join me next time!
Love, Lori
Beautiful jewellery! The first necklace is my fave, it looks just great. Fab job!
ReplyDeleteGreat pieces all but I am really drawn to both the necklace and that last bracelet. I really need to work on incorporating more leather in my works.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! WOW!!! You are so insanely creative! Look at all that! *bows to a master* Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuch creativity and skills! Wonderful work - enjoyed reading about it!
ReplyDeleteWow! You were really cooking up a storm! Love the first and last necklaces especially, but all the pieces are great!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! You have created several terrific pieces of wearable art. I like your use of color and texture in all your designs. Thank you for sharing your artistic process along the way. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteLori
Vonna, that material with the bee's on it is so lovely. You did an amazing job with your soup your pieces are a real inspiration of what can be done with bead soup.
ReplyDeleteAmazing and intriguing your designs and all of them lovely. Your soup pot overflowed! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with that bee fabric. Thank goodness you saved it. All your pieces are just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGreat group of pieces you really made great use of the ingredients you received.
ReplyDeleteWow... you have been busy! Nice work!!
ReplyDeleteOhh. Some lovely beads in there. I love how creative you have been. :o)
ReplyDeleteA long time for getting a whole menue. But it tastes good ;0) Good recipes and a big portion of Vonna-spices make a great meal! Love all of them!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Michi
Stunning creations! Love them all! Awesome work! Love what you received in your bead soup!
ReplyDeleteAmazing, Unique, Artistic..love them all! This was a mix that kept on giving. Delicious!
ReplyDeletegreat job with your soup, I love that second bracelet!
ReplyDeleteLove all the pieces but the top necklace is my favourite - I adore your soup! ANd I really like the way you set up your post! Very creative :-)
ReplyDeleteSpectacular! All of the pieces came out beautifully. I love your design esthetic and sense of balance. Truly great!
ReplyDeleteJulie & Andrea
Holy cow, what a smorgasbord of soup you created! They were all great, and I love that you even used the paper!
ReplyDeleteVery creative and artistic and clever! I love that you even used the paper from the wrapping, that paper bead really adds a special touch. Also loving on the brass combined with blue, that's a combo I never used (I have plenty of blue beads but only ever use them with silver).
ReplyDeleteyeah, the paper thing is ingenious, but most of all I am amzade at how many pieces you made and how versatile your designs are. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYour necklaces with all of their creative use of materials, LOVE that you used part of the book for a bead, are outstanding. Your bracelets blow me away! I was excited when I saw the first one and then the second one had me wanting to reach out and grab it!
ReplyDeleteYou did such a fantastic job with your soup mix! Semiprecious Salvage is one of my very favorite books and chock full of inspiration. I LOVE your interpretation of the projects. Great job!
ReplyDeleteWow, fantastic and creative!
ReplyDeleteVonna, those are SO pretty! I am amazed at all of the beautiful goodies you created.
ReplyDeleteOh heavens! I need to come ride around in your brain for a while, cause you have too much creativity, and you need to share some! You even used the packaging!! Who does that? Creative genius you are!! I can't even pick a favorite, cause they're all awesome. Ok, since I can't live in your brain, I guess I'll just become a new follower! Thanks so much for explaining your creative process!
ReplyDeleteVonna! I've been here before, but don't know what happened to my comment (patty sent me right away :))...I *love* what you've done with all of the wonderful soup that you received! All of the designs are just lovely, although I have to admit your "Rooted Cuff" is my fave :) Great work!
ReplyDeleteVonna,girl you have been busy! I especially LOVE the first necklace! Great job on all the other pieces as well. I hope you had a good blog party!
ReplyDeleteAwesome pieces! My faves are the bee necklace and the bookmark.
ReplyDeleteWow, you made so many pieces! And made such good use of fiber...sigh, I'm afraid to use fiber. Must learn! Nice work!
ReplyDeleteLovely soup designs, interesting to see the cooking times too.
ReplyDeleteYou did an incredible amount of amazing work in these pieces. I love the bracelets.
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Rustic, eclectic and romantic all rolled out together! We’re all being pushed outside our comfort zones — with amazing results!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the hop,
Emanda
http://artemisiastudio.blogspot.com/2011/09/bead-soup-reveal.html
Wow! You really went all out, and challenged yourself in many ways. Thank you for sharing the process on all the pieces too. Good job!
ReplyDeleteI can't pick a favorite they're all my favorites! I love what you did!
ReplyDeleteEverything is absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteI love your bracelets that feature the golden and beige ribbon with metals and that one pop of a turquoise bead. I'm including your work in my Bead Soup faves blog tomorrow. Thanks for sharing your pieces!
ReplyDeleteI love everything so much I don't think I can pick a favorite. Beautiful! I can't believe how many pieces you got out of your soup.
ReplyDeleteThank you again all so much for visiting my blog and writing all these lovely comments. I still am trying to visit all of the participants..
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pieces!!!
ReplyDeletewhat an absolutely wonderful collection! you make gorgeous jewelry!
ReplyDeleteGood heavens you were busy! What great ideas you have also. I love all the materials you have used and how you have brought all the elements together in such different ways, but still highlighting your style. It is a lot of great eye candy to view! Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteMelissa
http://design.kcjewelbox.com
You are like a master chef will all those recipes you cooked up! Good to the last briolette! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow! Every piece you made is such a great design piece and so different Love the wrapped briolettes with the suede, the paper in the necklace and the wonderful use of fabric..the bee one is so cute! Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteJenni
There's so much texture in your first necklace, I think it is very beautiful. And I would definetely wear the last necklace as a bracelet, it has grat colours.
ReplyDeleteAh, using the book paper that wrapped your soup in was really genius!
Ambra