viernes, 2 de marzo de 2012

Bead Soup Blog Party


Bead Soup Blog Party is here!!!!



The stash
My partner Tejae sent me this beautifull stash. The focal point its the stunning handmade polymer clay heart pendant, it is absolutly beautiull i specially loved the golden curvy pattern. The round  beads are also polymer clay and handmade, i liked them so much because they remind me of the first beads i ever worked with, they have the same shape and colors, and a really cool tribal vibe. I also received crystal beads in different colors and shapes,and  copper conectors in a variety of shapes and sizes, all of them beautifully wrapped up in one of Tejae's custom box and a precious handamde bandana.

The projects




Using the focal bead was a real challenge. The handmade heart pendant its so beautifull by itself  that it  would look just great with a simple golden chain. So i added some other components, and i kept  them smaller and with the same color pallette of the focal, so they would not overpower the heart. I add a little hint  of color with the turquoise shade, i love the way this color make the red pop out. In this necklace i am also using some of the cristal beads that Tejae sent me (they are on the fringe's end), and the copper connectors. I bead embrodier the other components, i also try to recreate de golden  pattern of the pendant . I used a suede navy cord, so you can adjust the length of the necklace.



This handmade beads Tejae made are so amazing!! As i told you above, they remind me of the first beads i ever worked with,. I created this simple, yet beautifull pendant using three different ones, and as a final touch a faceted drop shapped stone. I made the attachement using a bead weaving technique

This Green earrings are incredibly special. Not just because they are a beautifull elegant piece, but because i wore them in a very special ocasion.. my engagement. I like the way the green handmade beads stand out.

What i sent
A little story about what i sent to my partner Tejae

It's a little bit hard to find craft supplies in Mexico, i was a little concerned about this, specially when i saw that the other participants worked withbeautifull  handmade beads. But when i tell this to Tejae she told me to relax, and sent her any speciall found item. And that was exactly what i sent. I choose some pieces that where representative of  my country, and also had a strong meaning for me. I chosed an antique key i found in a really old house property of my mom,s family (built circa 1890), A pair of earrings made by the Huichol indians (A ethnic mexican group famous for there seedbeads crafts), and the best of all, a silver handmade turtle pendant i bougth in Zacatecas, a beautifull north mexican city, when i was taking a silver workshop a few years ago. It turned out that Tejae has just been in a Mexican beach in a turtle release camp, and she just adore the charm. I just loved the coincidence. Having a partner who loved  my country so much, was and incredible experience, thank you Tejae :)

47 comentarios:

  1. These are so very beautiful! Fantastic job. :)

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  2. What you made is amazing! The turqouis with the orangy red is stunning!

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  3. wow, what a great job, great color palette
    I'm a partecipant from Italy, I'm trying to visit all of you.
    this was really a great experience!
    ciao ciao

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  4. Oh my goodness, how long did they take you to make? Stunning results :) x

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  5. Rosy, your pieces are so beautiful! I'm so happy you were my partner. I have saved your precious turtle, earrings and stone for a new project.

    Everytime I see the turtle charm it makes me smile for my new friend (you) and the wonderful time my husband and I had in mexico releasing the baby turtles. :)

    hugs from Colorado!

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  6. Amazing bead work!! I can't get over the intricate detail work!

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  7. Wow! I spent quite a long time admiring your seed bead work! Tremendous!

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  8. Your work and creations are amazing! I loved the story of the key as well.

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  9. great creative work! Greetings Doris

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  10. I'm in awe of your beadwork skills. Your pieces are just gorgeous!

    Congratulations on your recen engagement!

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  11. Oh wow! This is FABULOUS! I am so happy I decided to start at the bottom of the list, your piece is a work of art I wouldn't have wanted to miss.
    Gourmet Bead Soup!

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  12. You are very talented! I love the way you mix bead embroidery with other beads/components. Everything is just beautiful! Congrats on your engagement!

    Karyn B
    http://plussizebangles.com

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  13. Really beautiful! I love the color combination, the texture, everything!! It's earthy and feminine and bold!
    Congrats on your engagement! Here's to always being as happy as you are now and to growing even deeper in love as the years pass!

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  14. Your creations are very beautiful. I also love the pieces you sent your bead partner. How original and creative. Those are the best things to work with!

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  15. Great use of color, you're right the turquoise really makes the red pop.

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  16. Your necklace is outstanding! Love the mix of colours.

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  17. I love the colour combination, the tuquoise brings the red in focus, and makes that heart a true focal. Lovely pieces - all of them!

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  18. I love what you made with your beads, and I especially love the long pendant!

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  19. wow the piece you made from your soup mix is amazing..great work

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  20. Outstanding! And I love your story about what you sent her -- I'm glad you weren't worried. Sending something like you did is perfect and I know will be cherished.

    I hope you'll join me again in the summer!

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  21. I totally adore your design work! So amazing. I am so impressed by beaders who can work with seed beads. I aspire to be able to do so in the future. I also really enjoyed reading your blog post and the story about what you sent to your partner. ♥

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  22. Love the necklace, beautiful design!

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  23. Tus creaciones son fantasticas! Yo tambien tuve la oportunidad de pasar un verano en Mexico...un pais lindo y el arte fantastico. Felicidades en tu trabajo!

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  24. Beautiful seed bead work and a great use of the pendant and hand made beads. Love what you made. Great job!

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  25. Your seed beading is so pretty Rosa Maria! I just love all of the time and attention you put into your pieces! I'm sure your partner loved the pieces she received from you and I'm headed over there right now to see what she created.

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  26. Oh my goodness, your work is incredible! You do such beautiful and intricate work :) And I think the pieces you sent were lovely and so very special!

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  27. Gorgeous! I am knocked out by your beautiful seed bead work. It has been wonderful to see so many people bead weaving and embroidering - I must pull mine out again! I especially love the simple pendant necklace though, it's so elegant and I would wear it in a shot. Lovely to find your blog!

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  28. really lovely woven work... I love how everyone is taking the elements they recieved and yet still making them their own!

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  29. Wow! Your bead embroidery is simply gorgeous! You did such a nice job with your bead soup! Lovely!

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  30. What great work, that seed bead work is scrumptious!!

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  31. A wonderful work! Someone can feel a little Mexico, when wearing it. I like the way you've made this little tassels on your third beads - that makes your design very exraordinary!

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  32. Wonderful beadwork - love your designs!

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  33. Your necklace is stunning, I admire your design. The Turquoise was an excellent addition to the deep red colors and the fringe really makes the design pop. I've spent many months traveling in Mexico and this necklace reminds me of the wonderful warmth and creativity of the people I met along the way. You are an extraordinary artist. I love your work!
    Lori D.

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  34. Lovely jewellery! I really like your seedbeaded necklace. Looks fab!

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  35. I love the tear drop shapes and the little bit of fringe! Great piece, thanks for sharing it with us!

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  36. That second piece is my favorite!!! Love the long length of that focal!!!

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  37. I love the pieces you made! That beading must have taken about 100 hours. Wow. And while the pieces you made are stunning, my favorite part is the story about what you sent your partner. Very special and sweet. Thank you for sharing.

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  38. Fantastic..the earrings are must have earrings..very fun!

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  39. Your pieces turned out wonderfully. I love your style. Great job!

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  40. Beautiful work! I am also a seed beader, and I love the way you worked in your bead embroidery!

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  41. OH! Your pieces all turned out so wonderfully. I especially like that first necklace with all the color to it. Well done!

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