Saturday, April 13, 2013

Bead Soup Blog Party 7...Second Reveal


Before I reveal my Bead Soup creations, I’d like to take just a moment to give mad props to Lori Anderson... AGAIN!!   Even extremely under the weather, she’s put together another remarkable BSBP.  While I’ve always enjoyed “hopping”, this time around, I realized our group is more than beads and baubles.   I have witnessed random acts of kindness on a large scale, everyone being patient and working with Lori, and pitching in to help out when they could.  It doesn’t get much better than that!!

My swap partner is the sweet Cherrie Fick.  Cherrie sent me a gorgeous soup…filled with mesmerizing lampwork, artisan ceramics, and Czech glass in earthy shades.  A Vintaj leaf, buttery sari silk, brass spacers and copper rope toggle rounded it out nicely.  Let me say...the neutrals threw me for a loop at first!  They were gorgeous standing all alone...WTH could I do to improve?  Hmmm...So many color choices, so little time!




I usually keep all of my BSBP creations for myself…I’m greedy like that, but this time I thought I’d try a different approach, and create many pieces, and only a keep a few for myself.  Here’s what became of my madness…


This necklace has made its debut in my Etsy shop...he's looking for a new home!

The centerpiece is a fabric and trim collage bird I made, and stitched to a felt backing.  I added lots of wonky stitching, sari silk, punched some holes, added the pretty Picasso Czech beads from my soup, Swarovski crystals, a Vintaj leaf charm, brass toggle, and a few of my own Czech glass dangles.  I love the shabby and tattered look.




Fire and Ice lariat necklace, using the beautiful disc lampwork from my soup.  Mookaite chips, my freeform copper ovals, and luxurious sari silk.  (I had to wrap the lariat chain around the centerpiece oval several times in order to photograph it in its entirety.)




More of Cherrie’s gifted Czech glass spattered throughout the dangles, and the copper toggle she sent.  “Rusted” polymer clay medallion I created, and then drilled, and added the copper wire framework.  Leather, Kuchi buttons, feathers, shells, and bone complete the talisman.




Ahhh…the beyond gorgeous lampwork focal Cherrie sent me!!!  An upcycled creation using (believe it or not) recycled ice maker water line tubing that was wrapped in hemp, and the sari silk Cherrie sent me. I added copper end caps, drilled through both tubes and set the Vintaj leaf and focal off center.  The toggle was created using reclaimed copper wire and a miscellaneous silver circle I wrapped with hemp.  Bone, Cherrie’s brass spacers, recycled cobalt blue glass beads, and an assorted of silver/brass  tribal beads were strung using waxed linen. 


This piece is available now in my Etsy shop

Spring Summer has finally sprung here in VA, and I decided to make a few pieces that were cheery and bright.  The beautiful ceramics/Czech that I received from Cherrie, as well as a beautiful lampwork bead from my last BSBP partner Jenni Connolly.  I added a wooden cloud, sari silk circles, magenta howlite, lots of copper, and mint green Czech glass flowers.  I love it!!


Earrings are now available for purchase in my Etsy store.

Black Picasso Czech glass (a soup component), my own sari silk, polymer clay spears, and magenta howlite.



These recycled steel beads that Cherrie sent me I completely adore!  They paired perfectly with Scorched Earth's ceramic charms!

Then I decided to break away from jewelry, and make something for my newly funky painted (orange, dove gray and mint green...how's that for an odd combo?) foyer.



Freehand embroidery, with seed beads and Cherries brass spacers and Czech glass, that was given a 3D effect, then stitched on to an upcycled fabric, wonky stitching, and displayed in an embroidery hoop.

And finally...


My husband said Ms. Envy must go, as "one creepy art doll hanging in this house is enough!" :)  So, Envy is looking for a new place to call home, you can click HERE if you'd like to adopt her!

Meet "Envy -The Bohemian Bead Fairy"  Gypsy style art doll with the remaining Czech glass from my bead soup, polymer clay face and crown, soft body and wings.  Accented with earrings, Kuchi coin, vial of seed beads, yarn hair, hand dyed vintage lace dress, wooden sticks, and copper spirals.  I thinks she's fun...my husband thinks I've lost my mind!!

Anyway, that sums up my creations for BSBP 7.  I've had a ball!!  I still haven't decided what I'm keeping...decisions, decisions!!  Thank you Cherrie for a gorgeous soup!  Now, I'm off to hop...you can join in too by clicking HERE!!

55 comments:

  1. Wow. I love how unique and eye catching your pieces are. If I have a bias, I do love art dolls so your fairy is awesome. Your use of textiles is really inspiring but then so is the polymer clay--that medallion looks like a fabulous talisman. Worth staying up for!

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  2. I so admire all of your beautiful work - and I'm crazy about that polymer medallion!

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  3. Wow Tania, You have taken my soup mix to places no bead like that has gone before. Amazing. Your ideas are so creative. I had to scroll back and forth and couldn't even totally decide where the beads are. True imagination. I think I love the bracelet with the sari rings adding snips of color and the blue and brown necklace is gorgeous. Great job!! I will be back to study this. Thanks for making my soup amazing. I hope you like mine. It was fun. You can see my journey.

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  4. Woohoo Tania, what a pretty cooking! And so much different pieces, you've made - all unique, every piece with it's own charm. There are a lot of them, I've a fancy for ..... but: the blue necklace, wow - this one is my clearly favourite! A great way to focus on the focal bead. You're such a talented artist, find so many ways to include unusual compontents and breathe live into them. Chapeau!

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  5. The doll is adorable, but I'm mad for those Tribal pieces, loving the bold copper hoops and the soup filled dangles.

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  6. I so envy your amazing style! Love your pieces and how original is the fairy doll?!!!

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  7. Ah Envy! Love at first sight :-) I'm in awe of your imagination and out of the box thinking. What you can do with a piece of rubber tubing, just amazing!

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  8. WOW! Your mix media creations are so unique! I have come to expect detailed, creative, unique and gorgeous pieces from you and again you did not disappoint. I love all the pieces. My fave is the bracelet. Love the colours and the used of different medium.

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  9. I'm almost speechless
    Every one of your designs is awesome
    LOVE,LOVE,LOVE "Envy -The Bohemian Bead Fairy"

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  10. ~i am over the moon and speechless...the beauty you weaved through these pieces is pure magic and bliss...love...love...love...each gorgeous piece you have shared and created...much love light and blessings~

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  11. Wow!!!!!!! You certainly outdid yourself! FABU. I love that bird necklace and that Talisman necklace. Wowza!

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  12. i had to work at the real office last night... got home at 12:01.. pulled up your reveal..... can i just say... "groovy, far out, the bomb, freaking awesome..." everything you made is what i want to wear. i miss creating something real bad. thinking about unpacking my trunk after seeing your loot. you are just plain gifted, pal.

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  13. All I can say is...WOW! Tania you have created an amazing collection. Love it all, but the piece with the 'rusted medallion' is my fav. Congrats on knocking it out of the park.

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  14. Holy Cow! I have to agree with everyone else! Over the top!!!!! All the jewelry was spectacular but I truly loved the Bead Fairy!!!! Great Job

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  15. Absolutely jaw dropping, the amount and quality of your work!! I adore your beady fairy art doll, and alllllll of the jewelry pieces!! As always, you amaze. :)

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  16. WOW is right!!!! Amazing work! Your madness is beautiful.....never change...lol.

    I love all the pieces you made but the earrings with the silk are my favorite. If you could message me with how you do that I would be so very grateful. I just love the look!

    Happy Creating
    Tracie
    http://homeofthepurskey.blogspot.com

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  17. Oh what fun!!! I was looking on pinterest and saw your freeform embrodery pieces and overall saw the necklace and bracelet and fairey.. did not look yet to see who had made them but I liked them.. clicked on your blog link from the embrodery and to my surprise you had done them all!!! WOW.. how versitile you are! Tell you hubby you are just Artsy and out of the box! I like them all.. Lee Anne

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  18. Stunning work! Your creativity knows no bounds. Thank you for everything you created. I especially like the upcycled necklace and the bead fairy!

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  19. Wow, such a mix of creations! You are very talented :)

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  20. what a creative mixed-media designs!!!im impressed!

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  21. Your husband is out of his mind, Ms Envy is amazing, and im sure that little bird will fly away quickly enough ! :)

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  22. Amazing designs! You did a great job!

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  23. Okay . . . I am officially blown away!!! Bravo you!!!

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  24. Beautiful jewelry! I love every piece. So colorful and unique. The dollis awesome!
    kathy

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  25. As always you've created beautiful one of a kind pieces. I especially like the bracelet with the cloud.

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  26. Wow! You are the true queen of mixed media. I just love how you use the textiles so comfortably. And I just love Ms. Envy.

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  27. Wow, what stunning work! I love the different ways to mix the materials. So wonderful!

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  28. Tania, I am envious of your uninhibited creativity! Ms. Envy is beautiful, I love the little bird, and all of your designs are incredible. The polymer pieces you sent Cherrie in her soup are gorgeous as well! You are a very talented lady...

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  29. Tanya I like the wirework surrounding the rusted ceramic pendant that you made.

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  30. Wow - I don't even know where to start! Everything is so very COOL! Eclectic, artsy, tribal -- I love it all. That hat in your foyer is awesome! Your husband's comment cracked me up -- my hubby would probably say the same thing! Anyway - I love your work. :D

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  31. I love how you kept true to your style, while creating with another's soup! Such fun and creative pieces, all of them!

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  32. These are very unique, I love the lariat necklace!

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  33. I am in awe of your designs. Very unique.

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  34. OH MY GOODNESS! I love every piece you designed! There is nothing here I wouldn't buy and wear! Nice job, I really love the bird focal yo made and the rubber tubing necklace is amazing!

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  35. I really love all the pieces you have created. But the "rusted" medallion is scrumptious. Do you ever make those to sell?

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  36. wow, I love your pieces! they are stunning, I can't pick a favourite.
    I love Ms. Envy, she is terrific!
    your pieces are on my favourite of the entire blog hop!
    I'm on the 3rd reveal, I'm partecipating for the 3rd time on BSBP... so much fun!
    ciao dall'Italia

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  37. Oh, so many beautiful pieces with so many interesting techniques! All the other BSBP participants must blame you if I never have time to visit their blogs. I shall stay here.

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  38. My goodness you've been busy! I love everything. :)

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  39. Very unique artistry, love the blue necklace and the gold earrings. Great job!

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  40. Damn! So much goodness! Simply awesome!

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  41. Outstanding work on the piece with the lampwork focal, very inspiring! Unbelievable how many great pieces you made, bravo.

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  42. I so enjoyed scrolling through your makins' and reading about them. What fun you must have had and that art doll! That's wonderful. I don't think its creepy and I don't think you've lost your mind. You are clearly in full control of your faculties - husband's can be so limited sometimes! Great job.

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  43. P.S. My husband once told me that my mind was a scary place! If he only knew! LOL

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  44. Oh Tania, wow!! I knew you were up to all kinds of things with your soup, but geez louise that is a a whole lot of awesome. I'm sure my husband thinks similar things of me but is too chicken to say them out loud :) While I'm under no obligation to pick a favourite I really did keep going back to hyour recycled tubing necklace (although I'm sure you gave it a better name) I can't resist a good swoop! What a treat to see all your treasures ... I don't think I've seen Cherrie's yet - on to it!

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  45. Holy monkies, woman! O.O GREAT, FANTASTIC CREATIONS! I love them all.

    I am very drawn to the bracelet with the little cloud and the art doll. :) But make no mistake, I love everything you make! (Hey, that rhymed!) ;)

    <3,
    Andrea
    http://zenithjade.blogspot.com/

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  46. GAH! All of your creations are so amazing and inspiring. You have reminded me once again to think outside the box with your stitched bird, ice maker tubing, and embroidery project. And, let's not forget that art doll! In addition, your other pieces are all serious beauties with their own personalities and so much interest. Fabulous, fabulous reveal. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  47. Ms. Envy is so cute! I think you should keep her! Your work is amazing! Well done!

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  48. The jewelry is all wonderful, but Ms. Envy really stopped me in my tracks - wow! I love that you used your fabric techniques to elevate what you created. Beautiful stuff!

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  49. Holy Cow Smokes Batman - these are some of my BSBP favorities right here! I truly love all of your jewelry designs,..the bird is awesome, your wire work and assembled jewelry are fantastic and your wall hanging is super cool. My hubs would think I was crazy too if I created something as beautiful as your 'envy' but I think she "rocks"!!! Thanks for sharing and for such awesome and inspirational pieces.

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  50. OMG! Your designs are absolutly incredible! I just love the bird...so cool! Very inspiring pieces!

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  51. I do admire all of your beautiful jewellery pieces!!! No idea what to pick, to become my favorite :-) Your ♥♥♥work makes me feel happy, when looking at it!

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  52. This is all so freaking awesome I don't know where to start!

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