7th Bead Soup Blog Party: The Partner

Before I unveil who my eagerly anticipated partner is for this year's BSBP, I wanted to take a moment to extend a deep and heartfelt thank you to Lori of Pretty Things and Bead Soup Blog Party who worked tirelessly to arrange this 7th annual bead soup party, put the sign ups together, input and link ALL 500 people and their blogs into a post, email all 500 people and pair every single person up with a partner.

This is all while sporting a nasty migraine, flu and going to doctors appointments...I can't even imagine!

Thank you, thank you, thank you Lori for your tireless dedication :)

 Now, onto my partner...

 Say hi to Kelly Patterson of PyxeeStyx!

Om Nom Nommy Bead Soup!

The above is a sneak peak of Kelly's bead soup put together by me! I'm so BAD at putting soups together; I always feel what I choose isn't good enough for my partners, especially since I can't afford the best materials and I'm being paired with some ridiculously talented artists o.O

As soon as I get word that Kelly has received her soup, you'll be able to see what I sent!

Oh, and of course you'll be able to see what I receive from Kelly as soon as I get it *winkwink*

Let the Bead Soup Party festivities BEGIN!

7th Bead Soup Blog Party Sign-Ups!

It's that extra special time of the year again! No, I'm not talking about the holidays (we just got through those people!). It's time for the lovely Lori Anderson's 7th Bead Soup Blog Party! 

Take notes of the dates people! 

Sign ups are this weekend, specifically starting TODAY, January 25th and going all the way through Sunday, January 25th. 

If you're new to the BSBP scene and you have no idea what I'm spouting out of my keyboard, you might want to check out the Queen of the Bead Soup, Lori Anderson and her Bead Soup Blog Party Blog. 

She actually just put together a page dedicated to the past few parties where you can see what goes on!

The last party was my first go around, so if you're curious as to what moi made, you can check out the collection of posts I did that spanned the length of the party here.

Now for the most important question....

Are YOU going to join in on the soupy festivities?

7th BSBP Dates Announced!

As if that title doesn't strike absolute giddiness into any jewelry designer and bead lover's heart already, let this post just amplify the pure excitement of the announcement!

Lori Anderson's 7th Bead Soup Blog Party is in the works and all us jewelry lovers knew after the 6th BSBP was over, her next one was going to be set sometime early next year; no more anticipation because the dates have just been formerly announced by Lori herself....

After participating in the 6th BSBP (my first of Lori's infamous parties), I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of the next one! I had SO much fun the last time and just can't wait to have that much fun again.

I wonder if this one will bridge more than 400 people?

Kalmbach Bead Soup Party-The Reveal!

Do you remember my teaser post from a few days ago? 

Well, I think I've made you wait long enough! Ready for my Kalmbach Bead Soup Party Reveal? 

Here you go! 

 

I knew that agate HAD to be the focal piece of the necklace because it's quite the show stopper! That was the main attraction, but in my opinion, you can't have a main attraction regardless of what it is without support. 

In this case, the support of the gorgeous agate beads and nuggets I was sent in my soup along with a few other smaller, lovely brown colored beads. I also took apart a necklace I purchased at some garage sale and had lying around just for this type of occasion; it fit perfectly with the color scheme I was going for (adds the splash of greens and tans). 

Most importantly, it supports the show stopper ;)

Close up of those gorgeous colors! 

I have to give credit where credit is due-My mom was the one who recommended me going asymmetrical with the necklace and it turned out so much more wonderful then I had imagined! 

Thanks mom ^.^

One of my favorite things about this necklace is its versatility. 

You can wear it....

The folks at Kalmbach only wanted a necklace for this bead soup challenge, but I went a bit further (overachiever that I am) and created two pairs of earrings-One matching the necklace and another separate pair.

Left side-Matching earrings               Right side-Extra pair of earrings

Of course I can't thank Lori Anderson of Pretty Things, Kalmbach Publishing and A Beadtiful Thing in Aurora, Illinois enough for this incredible opportunity, fun experience, and gorgeous soup :)

Were you included in the party beadtivites? 

Make sure to leave a link so I can check out your beautiful creation!

Bead Soup Sneak Peek--Shhhhh....

Can you see it!?

Make sure to come back to see the necklace in all it's beautiful glory ;)

(veeeeeery soon)

If you need a reminder on what downright delicious looking soup I got, head HERE.

The Chosen Ones and a Lime Green Ticket!

Everyone knows (or possibly knows, I'm not sure since it was on my other blog before I switched) I participated in the lovely Lori Anderson's latest Bead Soup Blog Party this past July. I had an absolute blast, met a ton of new people and broadened my jewelry designing horizons, just to name a few things I took away from the experience!

Lori Anderson of Pretty Things has been doing these bead soup parties going on 6 rounds now and is currently in the process of publishing a book about the parties courtesy of Kalmach Jewelry Books!

Trying to create some publicity and buzz about the book's release this month, Kalmach decided to throw their OWN bead soup party and recruited bead stores from all around the country to send in a particular handpicked soup from their stores, which they would in turn send out to the lucky 'Chosen Few.'

Guess what?

The Golden Lime Green Ticket!

I was one of those lucky and honored chosen ones!

I kept my fingers and toes crossed, took a deep breath and when I opened my mailbox, I saw that beautiful pop of green that screamed at me, "Bead Soup Enclosed!" I cannot tell you the feeling of elation I had when I realized I had a soup ^.^

Of course I tore that puppy open as soon as I had a moment. Let me ask you this my dear friends and readers: Is it wrong to love beads SO much?! 

My gorgeous bead soup

Seriously, I think this soup was MADE for me or at the very least, the person who picked it out knew this would be something I'd fall in love with.

And fall in love with it I did indeed!

Make sure to keep coming back to see what I create with my incredible soup-Deadline is end of October, but I'm sure if I'm feeling better and health permits, it'll be much sooner.

Thank you to Lori, Kalmach Jewelry Books and A Beadtiful Thing for this wonderful opportunity :)




P.s. The shop that sent my bead soup is located in Aurora, Illinois. Ironic or an interesting twist of fate? You decide ;)