Friday, May 9, 2014

8th Bead Soup Blog Party

It's that time of year again for the Eighth Annual Bead Soup Blog Party hosted annually by Lori Anderson. This year there are almost 500 participants. This is my second year to participate, and I am so happy that my partner is Heather Marston. Heather is a very talented artist! Check out her Etsy Shop where she sells unique supplies for jewelry making. Her designs are showcased on her Facebook Page. Heather also does Torch Enameling, and she is going to be featured in a book authored by Barbara Lewis! Congratulations, Heather!! I loved the soup that she sent, she included a lot of her enameled components. She packaged them up very nicely! Love the fleur de lis!


Everything out of the package!




There are enameled head pins, discs, two focals, two big beads, silk ribbon, and copper teardrops. I loved the 4mm Lapis rounds, green pearls, green enameled beads, brass beads, and some Wooly Wire. I felt special to receive some lampwork beads by Lea Avroch, an enameled hand forged copper clasp, and a few other enameled bits and brass hoops. Wow!!! Do you see the color combo? Blue, yellow, and green to represent the loss of winter and the beginning of spring!

I was able to use almost all of my soup in the following creations:


I started on this one right away. Heather's enameled focal, the enameled big round, the green enameled rounds, enameled headpin and flower on the focal, sari ribbon, a bead from Janel Goolsby, and Heather's clasp that I used some Ranger patina and Gilder's wax on and put in a visible place.



Close up of focal.



The second necklace used an enameled flower by Lea Avroch, as well as some tiny enameled headpins by Lea. I used Heather's enameled headpins to add an accent to the chain connection on each side. The full view:



I also used the Lapis, enameled round bead and a brass lantern bead from Heather's soup, as well as an enameled bead cap and bead from Lea Avroch.



I used Heather's enameled focal, big bead, small round bead, disc drop, and Wooly Wire on this necklace. Two beads by Blu Mudd also made an appearance.





Bracelet with Lampwork by Lea Avroch, Heather's signature enameled fleur de lis, green pearl, and Sari Silk from bead soup.


Earrings using lampwork beads and Enameled Headpins by Heather.




Brass beads, pearls, and Lapis from bead soup.



Mismatched earrings:  Lampwork by Lea Avroch, blue fish beads from soup.



Lapis, green enameled discs, Lapis rounds, brass hoops from bead soup.



Copper teardrops from soup, Ranger products for patina, and brass eyelets.



Use the link list below to hop if you so desire! Can't wait to see what everyone made! The link list failed to load on this page, but you can find the list at:

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75 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 9, 2014 at 11:23 PM

    Beautiful job with that spectacular soup. I love that bracelet!

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  2. Jo-AnnMay 10, 2014 at 4:47 AM

    Wow! What a great variety of finished designs. I love the eclectic look of the first piece.

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  3. AnonymousMay 10, 2014 at 5:22 AM

    wow, you had some really interesting colors and textures to work with. I've never done anything with wooly wire. I do love the bracelet you made. color and style, it's talking to me. Great job with all pieces.

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    1. Freestyle ElementsMay 10, 2014 at 11:45 PM

      Thank you! I tried to comment on your blog as well, but could not find where to comment!

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  4. UnknownMay 10, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    Great job with your soup! I especially loved the earrings!

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    1. Freestyle ElementsMay 10, 2014 at 11:51 PM

      Thank you, Marti! I love earrings more than anything else to wear!

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  5. Charis DesignsMay 10, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    Boy, you were busy! Love the variety of techniques and all the loveliness of the finished products :) The wirewrapping on your mismatched earrings is perfect. Christie

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  6. CraftyHopeMay 11, 2014 at 6:35 AM

    Oh, you made so much! Each and every item has so many details and interesting bits. That necklace with the rose is so compelling. I love all the headpin fringe you created around it. And then the earrings, the ones with the fish are my favorites, I am a beach girl at heart after all! You did a really amazing job with your soup.

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    1. Freestyle ElementsMay 11, 2014 at 8:25 AM

      Thank you, Hope! I loved those little blue fish, too!

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  7. bailaoraMay 11, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    great pieces, especially the rose necklace, super wirework, congrats!

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  8. UnknownMay 11, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    What an exciting soup! When I saw that your partner sent you copper blanks and had a supply shop, I immediately clicked over to add items to my shopping cart! I absolutely love what you did with your pieces (that rose is gorgeous!!!) and adding those wonderful Blu Mudd ceramics to the second necklace is the perfect touch!
    Thank you for visiting my party post!

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    1. Freestyle ElementsMay 11, 2014 at 11:02 AM

      Thank you, Shannon! I enjoyed reading your post very much!

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  9. Jean A. WellsMay 11, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    Your reveal is beautiful. So much enamel. And, I love what you did with those enameled headpins. You are so brave and you designed like it. Great, great job! Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment.

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    1. Freestyle ElementsMay 11, 2014 at 11:04 AM

      Thank you, Jean, for visiting! Much appreciation for that and your comments. You have been one of the most inspirational designers for me for a long time.

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  10. Shai WilliamsMay 11, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    What great designs! They are all so unique. So much enamel which has really given me some inspiration for some enameled beads that I picked up from Leah.

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    1. Freestyle ElementsMay 12, 2014 at 6:20 PM

      Thanks, Shaiha! Enameling is definitely on my want to learn list!

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  11. Becky PancakeMay 11, 2014 at 2:42 PM

    You were lucky to receive so many enameled pieces Gina. You did a great job with all your designs. That enameled flower is awesome.

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  12. HeatherMay 12, 2014 at 4:57 AM

    Gina,
    Love love love your work! It is amazing. My blog will be up when I get home from work. Had some technical difficulties last night trying to get it posted. (Might of been my difficulties since I could not keep my eyes open.). Thank you for including the link to my shop.

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    1. Freestyle ElementsMay 12, 2014 at 6:19 PM

      I can't wait to see what you and your daughter did! Had so much fun with my soup!

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  13. createmyworldMay 12, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    Wow! What great variety in designs! I love the eclectic feel to your work and the earrings really catch my eye (all of them!)!

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  14. White Horse BeadingMay 12, 2014 at 1:14 PM

    Wonderful job with your soup, very fun and creative pieces :)

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  15. KepiMay 13, 2014 at 6:47 AM

    You are a gifted artist, each piece is so well thougt out and has just the right elements, They are all stunning.

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    1. Freestyle ElementsMay 13, 2014 at 1:41 PM

      Thank you, Kepi! Now, will you teach me bead embroidery, lol?? Thank you for visiting my blog!

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  16. Just BeadsMay 13, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    Amazing work! I love every piece. Very very nice.

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    1. Freestyle ElementsMay 13, 2014 at 2:42 PM

      Thank you so much for your comments, and for stopping by my blog!

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  17. la mar de bonitaMay 14, 2014 at 12:36 AM

    Woohoo - great cooking, Gina! You're such a creatice soul - amazing ideas! The necklaces are stunners - so unique!

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    1. Freestyle ElementsMay 18, 2014 at 10:12 PM

      Thank you so much! I very much enjoyed reading how your pieces came together--and loved the colors!

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  18. UnknownMay 14, 2014 at 5:13 AM

    Beautiful works!
    Well done!

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  19. AnnicaMay 14, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    You received a brilliant soup and really made wonderful pieces out of it! My absolute favourite has to be the first necklace. It is so exciting to look at. Would be very proud if this was mine:)

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    1. Freestyle ElementsMay 18, 2014 at 11:17 PM

      Thank you, Annica! I appreciate your comments so much!!

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  20. coffeeaddictMay 15, 2014 at 1:03 AM

    such vibrant eclectic designs! there's so much life in them :-)

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    1. Freestyle ElementsMay 18, 2014 at 11:16 PM

      Thank you so much! I loved your designs as well, so feminine and delicate, and beautiful!

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  21. SkyeMay 15, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    Fabulous pieces!
    I don't know if it was intentional or not ( if you said, I must have missed it or forgot already >.< lol) , but that focal in the first design... with that bead you used, looks lie a cute worm or snake! lol Love !

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    1. Freestyle ElementsMay 18, 2014 at 11:41 PM

      Wow, it does look like a cute worm or snake, I never noticed, hehe!! Great creative eyes!! Thank you for your comment!

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  22. Linda A.May 15, 2014 at 8:20 PM

    I love your little fishy earrings - so sweet and adorable! =)

    Linda A.
    http://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com
    http://cherryOnTopDesign.co

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    1. Freestyle ElementsMay 18, 2014 at 11:57 PM

      Thanks, Linda. Those are some of my favorites as well!!

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  23. PyxeeStyxMay 15, 2014 at 9:30 PM

    Love everything you made. I especially like the very eclectic and bohemian feel of the first two necklaces. Excellent depth and texture. Great use of the headpins to accent the focal.

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    1. Freestyle ElementsMay 19, 2014 at 12:39 AM

      Thank you so much! I very much enjoyed reading your blog post, and loved your designs!!

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  24. Treasures by LouiseMay 16, 2014 at 4:12 AM

    Gina, it's all beautiful and boho. I love your mix of materials and the use of wire and leather. It inspires me to design out of the box.

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    1. Freestyle ElementsMay 19, 2014 at 3:49 AM

      Thank you so much, Louise! Glad you stopped by to comment!

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  25. Shalini Austin MetalsmithMay 17, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    Very creative. Lovely pieces :-)

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  26. SarahMay 18, 2014 at 3:22 AM

    What a lovely soup - you really made it sing! I especially love the earrings.

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    1. Freestyle ElementsMay 19, 2014 at 6:53 AM

      Thank you, Sarah! There can never be too many pairs of earrings, lol!!

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  27. PiPaMay 18, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    Your pieces are so awesome and different: knotting an dwirework together, how you arranged focals and toggles, I am stunned by your creativity and originality!

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    1. Freestyle ElementsMay 19, 2014 at 7:01 AM

      Thank you so much! I had a lot of fun with my soup!

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  28. Esfera JewelryMay 18, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    Oh wow!!!!! I absolutely love your pieces, each and every one of them!!! So original, so unique, so creative, so beautiful. What a great job!

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  29. vovsblogMay 18, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    Such lovely work well done!

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    1. Freestyle ElementsMay 19, 2014 at 7:16 AM

      Thank you! I really want to try torch enameling some day!

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  30. Tammy AdamsMay 18, 2014 at 2:37 PM

    You created so many wonderfully whimsical designs with your soup. Well done!

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    1. Freestyle ElementsMay 18, 2014 at 11:56 PM

      Thank you, Tammy!

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    2. UnknownMay 19, 2014 at 5:36 AM

      I love all of your projects!! They are great. Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving me such a nice message (bottlecorkandcrystal.blogspot.com) Sue

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    3. Freestyle ElementsMay 19, 2014 at 6:54 AM

      You are welcome, Sue! and thank you!

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  31. AnonymousMay 21, 2014 at 12:29 PM

    Beautiful work. The third necklace is my favorite!

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  32. ChristineMay 22, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    Wow, so fun and colorful - love all of your pieces!!

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    1. Freestyle ElementsMay 25, 2014 at 5:14 PM

      Thank you so much, Christine! So happy you hopped on over!

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  33. TerriMay 22, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    Your designs are so cool and Artistic! I'm hard pressed to select a favorite. Really Soup-er!

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  34. Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)May 25, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    Gina, I love how unique and uninhibited your pieces are :) I'd love to be able to design like that some day :)

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    1. Freestyle ElementsMay 25, 2014 at 5:31 PM

      Thank you so much for the appreciation Monique! Your designs are so beautiful and unique, I love how you used your soup. Glad you stopped by!

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  35. UnknownMay 25, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    Your pieces are so unique and wonderful ! I love how the little flower on the first piece makes it look like the eye of some little odd critter ! (Or it might be my overactive imagination...)

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  36. bairozanMay 26, 2014 at 2:38 AM

    Beautiful soup and beautiful work! I love the asymmetry and boldness of the first two pieces, the touches of mixed media and the earrings - the mismatched pair is my favorite!

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  37. UnknownMay 28, 2014 at 1:18 AM

    You have created so many beautiful pieces, i love how you used you soup. Using the ranger patina on the clasp really tied it in with the beautiful focal.

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  38. Empty nester at lastMay 29, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    Wow, you were one busy chef!!! I love what you did with the head pins. That was an awesome idea...but all your work was just stunning. Great job and great soup, will be back for more!

    veradesigns.blogspot.com

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  39. UnknownMay 30, 2014 at 3:46 AM

    Expressive, creative, and a great ♥use of ♥colours! Beautiful!

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  40. BevJune 1, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    Love the fun pieces you made with your bead soup! I love your wire work and wire accents. I love the earrings too! Great job!

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