Saturday, May 10, 2014

BSBP 2014




Today is the day, reveal for BSBP 2014!

WELCOME.  A huge thank you to Lori Anderson.  She has been such a trooper proceeding on with BSBP in the face of her illness.  Get better Lori!

I'm going to get right to it as I know you have a lot to see today.  I was partnered with Katy from On the Pond Creations.  She makes some extremely beautiful things, including the below collar she made for a friend.  Please hop on over to her site.  I'm probably there right now drooling over what she made.

An example of Katy's work, a beautiful seed beaded collar

This is the soup that came knocking on my door.  Isn't it lovely?  Katy made the rectangular polymer clay focal.  I didn't use it in this project but I am looking forward to making something with it soon.


I ended up making two pieces, a necklace and an anklet.  The necklace used the glass focal and many of the soup seed beads.  The anklet used the clasp.  The necklace rope is Herringbone.  Once I stitched the base rope I added extra beads in a spiral pattern up the chain.  Due to all the extra beads the chain has a larger diameter at the focal end and tapers to a smaller diameter by the clasp.










For the anklet I was inspired by Christine at One Kiss Creations.  She has been doing simplified weaving and I just love what she comes up with.  Using some purple pearls, this is about as girlie as I can get.










Thanks for your visit.  I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone made.  For the full, and I do mean FULL (almost 500!) participant list please go HERE.

40 comments:

  1. bailaoraMay 10, 2014 at 12:15 AM

    What an interesting rope for the focal! Also anklet is great. Super job, congrats!

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  2. bead addictMay 10, 2014 at 2:55 AM

    Lovely :-) Your beaded rope on the necklace is just the perfect colours for the focal. It really sets it off a treat. I like your girly anklet!

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  3. Christine AltmillerMay 10, 2014 at 4:32 AM

    When I saw it was BS day, I had to run right over and see what you made, and was pleasantly surprised by the shout out. Thank You ;-) You always make THE coolest beadwork pieces and I couldn't wait to see what came out of your hands and head today. I love that necklace~the rope you made is beautiful and those added beads give it a great dimension and added texture. It is gorgeous. The anklet has a whole lotta love going on...the purple, pearls, cool clasp, and the FRINGE. Oh Yea...fringe on an anklet...a whole heaping lotta love, indeed! Katy's piece is Gorgeous~that sunburst in the center is fantastic!

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  4. KatyMay 10, 2014 at 5:03 AM

    Great job Liz! I so love how you used the thick beaded rope to go with that giant focal I sent. It really balances the size of the focal out well. And I love how the rope tapers a bit toward the clasp. I love the colors in the anklet - I so love purple! Yay!

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  5. JoJoMay 10, 2014 at 5:06 AM

    Wow! Those are fab! Loving the anklet too!!!

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  6. UnknownMay 10, 2014 at 6:10 AM

    Two beautiful pieces of jewellery,i love your beading.

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  7. Tammy AdamsMay 10, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    Wonderful work. The necklace is stunning and that "girlie" anklet makes we wish I wore them.

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  8. Shai WilliamsMay 10, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    What great designs! I really like the necklace.

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  9. ACBeadsMay 10, 2014 at 3:00 PM

    Liz, all of your creations are great. I'm in love with the necklace. I think the herringbone rope is total perfection.
    Ana

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  10. LesleyMay 10, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    Very pretty designs and great beadwork.

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  11. JasvantiMay 10, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    Hey Liz, I love both the necklace and the anklet. Really nice. I like the stitch you used for the anklet.

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  12. BirgitMay 10, 2014 at 6:16 PM

    Very beautiful work-Love the colours and how intricate it looks. Love that anklet!! I would buy it right away!!

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  13. Treasures by LouiseMay 11, 2014 at 3:16 AM

    Beautiful, colorful pieces! I love them both, and admire the intricate beadwork.

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  14. roomforchangeMay 11, 2014 at 6:19 AM

    Wow... Great beadwork!! I would not know where to start!! Fantastic!!

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  15. UnknownMay 11, 2014 at 9:29 AM

    The necklace is really amazing! You have great talent

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  16. vovsblogMay 11, 2014 at 12:17 PM

    Such lovely work well done!

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  17. BobbieMay 11, 2014 at 5:24 PM

    I really like the twist you added to the herringbone rope - it's a good balance for the heft of the focal. The anklet is fun, too!

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  18. UnknownMay 11, 2014 at 8:09 PM

    The embellishment on the herringbone chain is fabulous! Matches the size of the focal well too!

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  19. AllesPerleMay 11, 2014 at 10:49 PM

    You created two stunning pieces of jewellery. My favorit is the bracelet, beautiful colors and I love the lace look.

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  20. Kumi FisherMay 11, 2014 at 11:38 PM

    The bead embroidery work is stunning! I also love the purple bracelet with the intricate weave!

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  21. MagsMay 12, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    What a charming bracelet!

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  22. CornerstoregoddessMay 12, 2014 at 4:52 PM

    What a deliciously purple lobster clasp. Beadweavingly bewitching!

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  23. PiPaMay 14, 2014 at 11:02 AM

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  24. PiPaMay 14, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    Your beadwork is amazing, I especially love how the rope in the necklace enhances the gorgeous focal! And the anklet idea is amazing!

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  25. PepitaMay 14, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    Beautiful beadwork and the anklet is such a cool idea. Well done!
    Alenka

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  26. CraftyHopeMay 15, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    Both of your creations are just so nice!! Your seed bead skills really accented the focal and clasp perfectly. Fabulous job.

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  27. AntiquityTravelersMay 15, 2014 at 6:17 PM

    Both pieces are awesome! I really love the flow of the choker and how the herringbone gives the piece such substance - LOVE that. and the anklet is great and looks so comfortable to wear (an essential quality for an anklet in my opinion :) )

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  28. Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)May 15, 2014 at 6:57 PM

    Beautiful pieces, Liz :) Since I don't do beadwork, all I can add is WOW!

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  29. UnknownMay 16, 2014 at 1:57 AM

    Hi Liz,
    Just dropping by from the Olive Grove as I said I would. I like the pictures even if I don't have much idea about the beads. Thank you for your comment on my blog. I'd have replied sooner, but I was rushing around sorting myself out for my return to the UK to see herself. I'm here now and all is good.When I get the chance I must post something from here.
    Best wishes,
    Mark C

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  30. KarinMay 16, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    Beautiful work! The necklace shows the focal off beautifully, and I love how dainty the bracelet is.

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  31. MarsMay 21, 2014 at 2:40 AM

    Gorgeous work, when I found you from the A to Z, I read back about these "Bead Soups" and initially wondered what on earth they were ;)

    Love both your pieces, especially the anklet, purple is my favourite colour :) but the necklace rope and the focal bead are also stunning, lovely mix of colours!

    Have you decided what you're doing with all your A to Z beaded pieces?

    Mars
    Curling Stones for Lego People

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  32. Linda A.May 21, 2014 at 7:45 PM

    stunning pieces - wow! beautiful work!

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

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  33. KellyMay 25, 2014 at 7:10 AM

    Ooh, lovely bracelet. I've noticed a lot of purple beads throughout the BSBP participants, and you have done a great job using yours. It is delicate and lovely, very pretty indeed.

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  34. AnonymousMay 26, 2014 at 7:19 PM

    Fantastic necklace! And love that bracelet! AND, it's purple! LOL that makes it even better. Its so feminine and so unusual.

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  35. KepiJune 4, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    Very beautiful pieces, I am so in love with the anklet, I have to have one! Great job!

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  36. AnonymousJune 12, 2014 at 6:50 AM

    Striking and unusual pieces. I love the way the rope tapers toward the back on the necklace. The ankle bracelet is exotic! So nicely done, both pieces. Bravo!

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  37. UnknownJune 18, 2014 at 2:06 PM

    Those colours, I love them!!! The first piece is my favourite,the little beads match so good with the focal, beautiful work!

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  38. TerriJune 23, 2014 at 7:22 PM

    Gorgeous work! Really Soup-er! Yep I'm still hopping! Don't want to miss a thing!

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  39. bairozanJuly 8, 2014 at 4:50 AM

    Such a gorgeous beaded rope, just the right one for the beautiful focal! The anklet is very pretty, the colors of the seed beads match the focal perfectly and would look sweet on a sun tanned ankle, I guess!

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  40. WindDancerStudiosAugust 2, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    Gorgeous work! That sweet purple bracelet would be my favorite.

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