This blog is about my Sweet New Friend in Sonora, California. RAIN HANNAH! Rain is smart and very very talented. She is also amazingly generous!
When I got all of the amazing goodies I posted lots of pictures. With all the issues with pictures today, I am just going to show you completed projects! LOL...I don't want to push my luck!!! I love love love agates and jaspers and all of those types of stones and Rain gave some really beautiful ones to work with her. [In the blog with the pic etc... are also the names of the designers that made the clasp on this necklace and all of the names of the stones in this as well. I used a few flat turquoise nuggets and some 6mm jasper rounds, and a few crystals etc... but the bulk of this necklace is all the fun beads that Rain sent. I really love asymmetric designs and I really wanted to show off that amazing clasp so I used the printed sari silk as a chain on one side and the agates and chalcedony, flat freshwater pearl coins and the filler beads to make a double strand of yummmyness!!! I used the agate focal as a counter balance and added a couple of copper accent charms. I love how this turned out.
I have a few pieces left to play with including a wonderful focal. so that will be done later.
I knew when i saw the tile from Rain that I wanted to do what I call an assembled type of necklace. I had some really nicely textured copper rings that do not open so I used o rings in bronze to link them together. I usually use several types and colors of metal in this type of necklace. This is very long and would work great with jeans and a t shirt or that great dress you just bought. Just below here you will see a really good pic of the tile that Rain sent me!!! I just love it!!!
I used a copper leaf clasp and some japer rounds, an embossed key and some speaking tags to add movement and definition to the necklace. I macrame the lampies that Rain sent in with copper spacers and flat coin pearls. I love the waxed linen cord she sent that was really fun to work with!!! I used some czech pressed glass leaves, a couple of other charms a lovely jasper pendant to keep the color and texture flowing from top to bottom!!! there a couple of more pictures below this one I had a Blast with this! Hope you love it!!! Have a Blessed Day!
The thing I've most enjoyed about this Blog Party is seeing all the wonderful designs and how differently we all seem to work and yet there are so many similarities too. It's wonderful to see other's visions. So many unexpected delights. Love the organic feel of your pieces.
ReplyDeleteThank You so much Janice!!! I really enjoyed making them! I love the earthy feel as well!! Have a Blessed Day!!!
ReplyDeleteRobin, I just LOVE what you did with this soup! Wow! Ok, totally cool. I love both the necklaces just so much! You've given me a great new idea on ways to use my tiles - I hadn't really thought of them much past "bracelet" so thanks for that! Both these pieces have such great flow and movement to them. Bravo! I'm so glad to have met you through this hop! <3
ReplyDeleteOh I am so glad you like them!!! I had a BLAST working with the wonderful beads and your tile!!! You are a wonderful person and I am very happy to have met you too!!! have a Blessed Day!!!
DeleteGorgeous pieces, love how unique they are!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dolores, I really loved making them!!! Have a Blessed Day!!!
DeleteNicely done Robin.. I see you had good time creating from the soup... it shows on those gorgeous necklaces :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Esterina, you are so right I did have a wonderful time creating with these!! Have a Blessed Day!
DeleteLove the asymmetrical mixed-media piece!
ReplyDeleteThanks K! I was so in love with the beads I just had to show them off LOL Have a Blessed Day!!!
DeleteI love the 2nd necklace. It's look more balance. Lovely Robin =)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much LiliKrist! I really love that one too!!! I had so much fun with both of them! Have A Blessed Day!
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ReplyDeleteVery nice job!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much!!! I am glad you like them. Have a Blessed Day!!!
DeleteLovely necklace! :)
ReplyDeleteReally Glad you like it Shyme! Have a Blessed Day!!!
DeleteBeautiful necklaces, especially I like teh first because the great usage of the fabric.
ReplyDeleteThank you Just Beads, I was really happy with that design, I love asymmetric designs and that one went together rather well! Have a Blessed Day!!!
DeleteBoth are so fantastic! I'm not sure I could choose a favorite! I love asymmetric designs and yours are very nicely done. I've just recently been getting to know Rain via our Flourish & Thrive workshop and she is fantastic! Again really, really gorgeous designs you did!
ReplyDeleteHi Kari, I am really glad you like them! Rain is a Blast to work with and wonderfully creative!!! Have a Blessed Day!!!
DeleteFabulous creations! The second one really grabbed my attention. Both pieces are Really Soup-er
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Terri!!! I love the stones and other beads that Rain sent me!! Hope you have a Blessed Day!
DeleteSimply beautiful Robin! All the details are awesome!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! thank you so much! I really had fun making them! Have a Blessed Day!
DeleteYou did an amazing job in construction of your pieces, The first is such a brilliant piece, the asymmetry is wonderful and it reminds me of a Summer day on the beach, but I love the knotwork in the second piece! I also like the three words that you chose for the piece. This has been so much fun, getting to see everyone's work, what a pleasure!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy making asymmetric things and this one was really a lot of fun!! Thank you so much! Have a Blessed Day!!
DeleteI love the use of: fibers, rings, and layers in your pieces. Very pretty! xo Genea
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Genea! Really glad you like them. I am getting really excited about mixed media! Have a Blessed Day!
DeleteGreat necklaces! I love the multi media!
ReplyDeleteThanks you so much peacockandlime!!! Hope you hav a Blessed Day!!
DeleteDear Robin my friend, what a great set of designs you have created! I share your love of natural stones and your first piece is an asymmetrical beauty! I also adore that tab and it is just too pretty for words what you created with it! I love your work! xoxox jean
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful compliment Jean!!! I am really getting into the multi media and I love asymmetric so that 1st necklace worked on both fronts!!! Really glad you like my designs!!! Hope you have a Blessed Day My Dear Friend!!!
DeleteI love the earthiness and the flow of this piece it is so settling , raw and whimsical at the same time . Such a creative piece of art full of imagination. What an artist you are ...I love it.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate that comment!!! Thank you so much gelfling50!!! I am kind of at a loss for words...Thank you for such a wonderful comment!!! Have a Blessed Day!!!
Deletethe necklaces seem like they have tons of stories to tell. because they seem a little mish-mashed (in a good way!), it feels like each bead, charm and connector has a little tale to it. very pretty indeed.
ReplyDeleteThey are a bit "pushed together" sometimes my mind thinks so fast that my hands can't keep up!!! that is what we have here i think. I knew what i wanted!!! Glad you like them! Have a Blessed Day!!!
DeleteRain and i are art friends and i can see her hand in your soup mix. Cant make a choice for a favorite between the two...both are beautiful. Fantastic work!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that tile Outstanding??? I love all of the different stones that she sent too!!! Hope you have a Blessed Day!
DeleteI love your asymmetrical designs, particularly the first one with the sari silk.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Karen, I looked at the stones and the silk and I just had to do it that way...LOL Really glad you love it! Have a Blessed Day!!!
DeleteLove that tile - beautiful design =)
ReplyDeleteYou should go to Rain's site: Honey and Ollie [on fb. and honeyandollie.com. She has wonderful tiles and designs I really really love them!!! Have a Blessed Day!
Deleteoh wow, yes, that assemblage necklace reaaaally came out nice!!! I would wear that in a heartbeat!
ReplyDeleteThe one with the Tile? I had a Blast putting that one together!!! REally glad you like it!!! Have a Blessed Day!
DeleteAh, here's the Robin Reed style I know and love. Full of depth, texture, and character. I adore them both. Especially the way you used the tile on the side rather than as a focal. Very clever and creative. I was a little surprised when I saw your other soup reveal because it's so different from what I've seen of your work. Thought maybe it was a different Robin Reed. But then again this hop is designed to get you working out of your norm, right. How did you end up with 2 partners anyway. Curious.
ReplyDeletePyxeeStyx, that is some of the nicest things anyone has said about my work!!! I actually do some of the type in the birdhouse soup for my shows. Not everybody wants eclectic and funky pieces. I have to make some of each. Rain was the partner that Lori McDaniel Anderson gave me. Veronica was left without a partner so I offered to help. I was stunned when I got that wonderful birdhouse soup from her it was a Blast to work with!!! Thanks again for liking my style! Have a Blessed Day!
DeleteBeautiful pieces! I really love that first one :) I have nothing but the utmost admiration for designers who can do asymmetrical well.. and have it hang right! I can't >.< lol
ReplyDeleteHi Skye, I will tell you a secret...not all of them hang right!!!LOL Sometimes I have to try again and again and... LOL This one though worked pretty good. The agate at the bottom worked great as a counter balance! Really glad you like them! Have a Blessed Day!!!
DeleteSo pretty! The necklace is like pure energy of the earth, beautiful, mysterious work! (:
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Wilk! I love the way you put that and I am glad that is what you see!!! Have a Blessed Day!!!
DeleteI really love what you've created - Your pieces are beautiful! The first one with the added silk so unique! Love all the interesting details!
ReplyDeleteVery well done!
I am really glad you like my designs!!! Sometimes when I make asymmetric designs I have to to try and try to get a good look. This one was much easier than most!!! It was what was clear to me when I started it! Thank you again! Have a Blessed Day!!!
DeleteI love all the beautiful layers and mixed media in your designs. That focal tile is gorgeous and you've shown it off wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you like it Corrie Lyn! I was just so excited when I got that tile and then I am ...hmmm...what am I going to do with it??? LOL I really like the way it turned out. Glad you like it as well!!! Have a Blessed Day!!!
DeleteHi Robin, you are right that tile is gorgeous. Good job showcasing it.
ReplyDeleteHi Becky, I know, I just love it. Rain does an amazing job and all of her designs. I had so much fun with this!!! Have a Blessed Day!!!
DeleteYour assemblage design approach is so cool. And your symmetric necklace is lovely! Both necklaces are awesome, and your linen cord work & style is inspiring -- I'm working with linen cord right now and it's challenging for me, yet you make it look easy with ravishing, engaging jewelry! Wonderful reveal, soft nurturing jewelry as lovely as you, Robin! Happy Hopping! Love ♥ Rita
ReplyDeleteYou know , Rita, I don't think there is any one any where as uplifting and generous with praise as you!!! I could seriously depressed and you would change that mood to smiles. You are an amazing person and a very sweet soul!!! Have a Blessed Day!
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you sweet Robin! It takes one to know one!! hehe... ;) You fab uplifter you!! Love you dear friend! Thank you for your kind praise. I was actually feeling a little lonely today, kinda down... trying to hop hop hop on (I'm late for a very imp date) and came across your comment by accident! Your must be an angel on earth, right? Thanks for my smile! Mwhhaaa!
DeleteYou made me smile too!!! Love you right back!!! Have a Blessed Day today!
DeleteFabulous designs! You have a great ability to do asymmetric designs. And your use of fiber. Really Soup-er!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Terri!!! I just started using fiber late last year for the most part anyway and I love it!!! Really glad you like my designs!!! Have a Blessed Day!!!
DeleteVery nice pieces! Love the use of the ribbon. Great job!
ReplyDeleteReally glad you like them! I love ribbon, have not used it long but it is a blast!!! Have a Blessed Day!!!
DeleteA very eclectic design!
ReplyDeleteHi Renetha! I like being a little different and eclectic is a good place to start! Have a Blessed Day!!
ReplyDeleteAn eclectic mix of fun in this one! Those tile beads are very cool, something I have not seen before. Thank you for sharing your talents with the Bed Soup. Enjoy the day! Erin
ReplyDeleteHi Erin, Rain Hannah is the genius behind the tiles!!! I just adore them! You can look her up at honeyandollie.com I really love her work.. Have a Blessed Day!
DeleteOK, I love them both, but this one is very eclectic!! Talk about different looks!! GREAT job with BOTH soups!! ~KM
ReplyDeleteThere is a spirit of freedom in both necklaces and something carelessly bohemian, I like both designs a lot!
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate that description, I like bohemian a lot!!! Really glad you like them! Have a Blessed Day!
DeleteThank you so much K.M.!!! I really had a lot of fun with this one too!!! Have a Blessed Day!
ReplyDeleteHi Robin,
ReplyDeleteLove the pieces you created and the different textures, especially the use of Ribbon. Great job.
Hi Maria! Thank you so much! I am really getting excited about ribbon and waxed linen cord and so on. Having a lot of fun with it!!! Really glad you like it! Have a Blessed Day!
DeleteLovely necklaces. I love how you used the beautiful tile especially!
ReplyDeleteWhen I was looking at all the wonderful beads etc... that Rain uses and made I was sooooo hoping I would get one of the tiles!!! I was Thrilled that I did! It was really easy to work with!!! Have a Blessed Day!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pieces, Robin! I agree that tile is one-of-a-kind and really highlights the necklace :)
ReplyDeleteThank You so much Monique!!! I want to be able eventually to just buy bunches of them to work with!!! Have a Blessed Day!!!
DeleteI love what you did with your soup. Everything looks great!
ReplyDeleteHi Marti!!! Thank you so much, it was a lot of fun!!! Have a Blessed Day!!!
DeleteBoth of your necklace with this soup are so unique and stand out. However, that second one with all the copper really catches my eye. Stunning!
ReplyDeleteThank you bunches CraftyHope!!! This one was lots of fun to make as well. Quite a bit outside my comfort zone but really fun!!! Have a Blessed Day!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous...Both pieces have such uniqueness about them. Abso-Bloomin-lutely Fan-tabulous. The second piece has a Bohemian feel to me...Love them both...Keep up the Great work. I am looking forward to seeing more of your designs.
ReplyDeleteSorry I did not see this earlier Lisa!! I am so very glad that you like my designs!!! I promise to keep trying to make wonderful and fun and unique pieces! Have a Blessed Day!
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