Friday, May 1, 2015

Bead Peeps Swap and Hop! Reveal!

Just a reminder of what my New Friend Karen Mitchell sent me!  I was so excited about the beads and all that I started using them...forgetting that I was supposed to make pretties for the swap and hop!!! LOL So all of the mookite beads and the larger rose quartz are gone too!  I do however have the focals together and I made 3 pieces.
With the lovely bracelet bar, [Karen gave me the names of the artists and I lost the paper...blah!!!] but I made a bracelet with with the bracelet [imagine that...LOL].  I used a leather bracelet and added a Cherish saying tag, and a cool bronzy key and some of the artisan beads as well as charms. i chose gold colored metal to make the colors pop and then I used Bronzy metal as well.

I used the clay focal, It reminds of the amazing soustache designs I have seen.  They are so intricate and beautiful.  this focals is intricate and really beautiful!  I made it into a choker so it would lay right in the hollow of your throat. I tried a bunch of different beads to go with the focal and simply did not like any of them  then I tried some assorted czech glass and regular glass beads...success!!!  this is not my usual design but when the focal is so amazing adding a lot to the necklace can detract from the focal.  So simple was the name of this game.
And my last design for this swap and hop is using the Kari Asbury focal.  I know who made this one because I have been fortunate enough to be able to work with her designs before.
I did not go quite as simple with this one but still not my usual design.  I love the colors in the focal so I tried to pick those up in the necklace.  I added a few little charms and some color and called it .good.



 The pictures are a little mixed up but they are all here and I really hope you love them!  I have tried 5 times to add the list of participants and no luck.  Most likely it is the nut behind the keyboard but. I will try again later tonight after work!!! Ok I think I have it...maybe.  I will see if it works! LOL  So the good news is that the names work.  The bad news is that the names have dissected my pictures in half...lol.  So please go below the names to see the rest of the pictures.  Sorry for the mess but I am working on it!  LOL

Our Hostess: Linda Anderson from http//:fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com
LindaAndersonhttp://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com
MaricaZammithttp://www.beadlovelies.com <– You are here!
LindaAndersonhttp://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com
JessicaHocutthttps://faithfamilyandadventure.wordpress.com
KristinaHahn Eleniakhttp://www.peacockandlime.wordpress.com
DebbieJeffrieshttp://wordpress/debrasdivinedesigns/blog.com
RosantiaPetkovahttp://bairozan.blogspot.com/
ShaliniAustinhttp://jewellerybyshalini.co.uk/my-blog/
CatherineLa Vitehttp://drygulchbeadsandjewelry.blogspot.com
AnnicaLarssonhttp://zestyfrog.wordpress.com/
LoriSchneiderhttp://beadaddicted.blogspot.com/
DivyaNhttp://www.jewelsofsayuri.com
MowseDoylehttp://mowsemadethis.blogspot.com
FayWolfendenhttp://torchfairy.blogspot.com
KathyLindemerhttp://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/
ClaireFabianhttp://saraccino.blogspot.de/
JaniceWarden Bergeronhttp://thejewelryroom.blogspot.ca
NatalieDavidsonhttp://www.northshoredays.com
DebFortinhttp://www.studiok24.blogspot.ca
Ingevon Rooshttp://ingetraud.wordpress.com
KarenMitchellhttp://overthemoon-design.com
RobinReedhttp://willowdragon.blogspot.com
MarieCoverthttp://thistledown-and-swaddlings.blogspot.com/
AliciaMarinachehttp://www.allprettythings.ca
NanSmithhttp://www.wirednan.blogspot.ca
JohanaNunezhttp://artincendi.com
KellyHosford Pattersonhttp://travelingsideshow.blogspot.com/
LoriBlanchardhttp://alainnjewelry.WordPress.com
SueKennedyhttp://suebeads.blogspot.com
ShaiWilliamshttp://shaihasramblings.com
NikySayershttp://silverniknats.blogspot.co.uk
MelissaTrudingerhttp://beadrecipes.wordpress.com
CandidaCastleberryhttp://www.spunsugarbeadworks.blogspot.com
ErinGuesthttp://www.renlish.com
NicoleRennellhttp://nicolerennell.com/blog
IenTemaluruhttp://ienmaginationsjewelry.wordpress.com
RobinShowstackhttp://heartsdesiresjewelryforyou.blogspot.com/
SamWaghornhttp://palemooncreation.blogspot.co.uk
MarianneBaxterhttp://www.simplyseablimejewelry.blogspot.com
ElsieDeliz-Fonsecahttp://ladelizchica.blogspot.com
ShaiWilliamshttp://shaihasramblings.com
LeeKoopmanhttp://stregajewellry.wordpress.com
JayneCappshttp://mamasgottodoodle.blogspot.com
MartiConradhttp://marticsclay.blogspot.com
TinaBoshhttp://bookbug-somanybookssolittletime.blogspot.com/
EleanorThomashttp://woolywireetc.blogspot.com
JeanneSteckhttp://www.gemsbyjeannemarie.blogspot.com
GloriaAllenhttp://www.wingsandbeads.blogspot.com
RachelMallishttp://www.mintmonarch.com/#!blog/c1jlz
AndreaGlickhttp://zenithjade.blogspot.com/
StephanieStamperhttp://skwds.blogspot.com
ChrisHausslerhttp://pixybugdesigns.blogspot.com
BetonyMaidenhttp://www.beadwenches.blogspot.com/
KariAsburyhttp://hippiechickjewelrydesign.com/blog/
JennyKyrlachhttp://anafiassa.blogspot.com/
ColleenFoleyhttp://colleenfoleycreations.blogspot.com
MarybethRichhttp://forestofjewels.blogspot.com/
MarcyLambersonhttp://www.StudioMarcy.blogspot.com
DyanneEverett-Cantrellhttp://www.deelitefuljewelrycreations.blogspot.com
GinnyLoneshttp://www.Skippingintotheunknown.blogspot.com
Maria RosaSharrowhttp://willowstreetshops.blogspot.com
LorettaCarstensenhttp://designsbyloretta.blogspot.com
DoloresRamlhttp://craftydscreations.wordpress.com
MichelleMcCarthyhttp://www.fireflydesignstudio.blogspot.com
LouiseMcCormick-Glazierhttp://jewelrytreasuresbylouise.blogspot.com/
HeatherRichterhttp://desertjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com
TammyAdamshttp://www.paisleylizard.com/blog/
ShirleyMoorehttp://beadsandbread.blogspot.com
Seed Beaders


SusanneStelljeshttp://pearlify.blogspot.de
SheilaProstermanhttp://catswithbeads.blogspot.com
PallaviAsherhttp://kalaabhushan.blogspot.in/
JamiShipphttp://celebratinglifewithdamamashipp.blogspot.com
PeggyKosierhttp://www.kosydesigns.blogspot.ca/
AndraWeberhttp://andrasjoyfuljourney.blogspot.com
CatherineKinghttp://catherines-musings.blogspot.com
KraftyMaxhttp://kraftymax.com
SierraBarretthttp://giraffecanhas.wordpress.com
LoisSherwoodhttp://thiznthat5454blog.wordpress.com
KatyHeiderhttp://onthepondcreations.blogspot.com
RebeccaRobertson   (White)http://morganafeycreations.121hub.com/
HeatherRichterhttp://desertjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com
BrandyCollierhttp://bhjewelry.wordpress.com
StephanieHausslerhttp://www.pixybugdesigns.blogspot.com
LoriBlanchardhttp://alainnjewelry.WordPress.com
KathleenBreedinghttp://99bobotw.blogspot.com
BeckyPancakehttp://beckypancakebeaddesigns.blogspot.com
RenethaStanzianohttp://lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com/
TamiNorrishttps://jewelrybytami.wordpress.com/
GingerBishophttp://lilmummylikes.blogspot.com/
PeggyJohnsonhttp://charmbarn.blogspot.com




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45 comments:

  1. Maire of ThistledownMay 2, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    As usual, your work is great! I love the leather bracelet, and I love the necklace, it looks so Victorian to me! And the choker is really, really pretty, and yes, it does look like soutache and you are right that it doesn't need anything else. It is gorgeous how you finished it!

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    1. UnknownMay 2, 2015 at 3:48 PM

      Hi Maire, Thank you so much for liking my designs! I really had fun with these designs...LOL I did them all in one night...last night...LOL Thanks again. Be Blessed!

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  2. UnknownMay 2, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    Well Robin you really had some wonderful beads and you have made some stunning jewellery! I adore the Cherish bracelet and all the adornments. And making a chocker for the clay focal really sets it off well.
    Your necklace with the bird focal has a wonderful vintage vibe and i love it.

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    1. UnknownMay 2, 2015 at 3:50 PM

      Hi Sam I am soooo glad you like my pieces! I love vintage and victorian probably more than anything so that make me very happy! Be Blessed!

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  3. LorettaMay 2, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    I love the beads you received! You made some beautiful designs.

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    1. UnknownMay 2, 2015 at 3:50 PM

      Thank you so much Loretta, I am glad you liked them! Be Blessed!

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  4. UnknownMay 2, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    Gorgeous! Your pieces scream Vintage and Victorian. I'm in awe of your work!

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    1. UnknownMay 15, 2015 at 1:58 PM

      You have no idea of how shocked and humbled I am that YOU are in awe of my work!!! I am speechless....Be Blessed

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  5. Shai WilliamsMay 2, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    Great designs Robin! I am especially partial to the last necklace with Kari's focal.

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    1. UnknownMay 2, 2015 at 3:55 PM

      Hi Shaiha, I am so glad you like them. I love Kari's focals too! Be Blessed

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  6. Linda A.May 2, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    Robin! What BEAUTIFUL pieces! My favorite is the necklace with the rose quartz. SO pretty and romantic! I love the softness of it. Job WELL done!

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

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    1. UnknownMay 2, 2015 at 3:57 PM

      I want to thank you Linda for throwing such a wonderful Swap and Hop and for liking my pieces! Be Blessed!

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  7. Tammy AdamsMay 2, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    Beautiful work, Robin, and all in your signature style. Gorgeous designs.

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    1. UnknownMay 2, 2015 at 3:58 PM

      Thank you so much Tammy, I am sooooo happy to have a signature style!!! LOL I really am! Be Blessed!

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  8. Peacock & LimeMay 2, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    Great pieces & pretty style :)

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    1. UnknownMay 3, 2015 at 5:18 AM

      I really appreciate that, Peacock & Lime. Glad you like them! Have a Blessed Day!

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  9. Dolores RamlMay 3, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    Gorgeous pieces Robin, I really love the leather bracelet. You did an awesome job with your beads. I had the same troubles with Wordpress, really a hair pulling experience.

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    1. UnknownMay 6, 2015 at 4:11 AM

      Good Morning Dolores!!! I am so glad you love them!! I was really happy to get some of the bracelets to work with!!! The problem with computers is that they take time to learn and I just don't have it!!! LOL I just want to bead! LOL Be Blessed!!!

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  10. RachelMay 3, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    I love the creative way you used the little frame focal! Gorgeous work!

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    1. UnknownMay 6, 2015 at 4:13 AM

      Hi Rachel!!! Thank you so much, I love working with Kari Asbury components!!! Be Blessed!

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  11. baymoondesignMay 3, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    What gorgeous pieces! You have some great designs here. Well done!

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    1. UnknownMay 6, 2015 at 4:13 AM

      Thank you so much Kathy!!! I really had wonderful beads to work with!!! Be Blessed!

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  12. AnonymousMay 4, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    Really like that leather bracelet. I can still see your style in the pieces, so great job!

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    1. UnknownMay 6, 2015 at 4:14 AM

      Good Morning Lori!!! I do try very hard to be distinctive! Be Blessed!!!

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  13. Maria Rosa SharrowMay 4, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    How funny that you started using the beads for other projects. I get very excited when I get new goodies that I can hardly contain myself either. Beautiful job I love how they all turned out.

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    1. UnknownMay 6, 2015 at 4:16 AM

      LOL yeah, it was really funny until I wasn't sure I had anything left to work with!!! LOL Lucky for me I had beautiful beads left! Be Blessed!

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  14. Marianne BaxterMay 4, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    choker was a great design for that piece. I really like the necklace with the little bird very romantic with the colors you used.

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    1. UnknownMay 6, 2015 at 4:17 AM

      Good Morning Marianne!! I went really simple on that one because the bead was so distinctive! I love working with Kari Asbury components!!! Be Blessed!

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  15. Kari AsburyMay 4, 2015 at 8:21 PM

    So many pretties! I love that you went outside your design zone for these pieces, they really turned out fantastic! I especially love what you did with the pendant from me...I love the colors in it and you just really brought them out so perfectly.

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    1. UnknownMay 6, 2015 at 4:19 AM

      LOL Kari I love working with your components and they work pretty easy for me cause I love them so much!!! Be Blessed!

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  16. fay ...................................................May 5, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    Beautiful pieces.. my fav is the rose quartz pc.

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    1. UnknownMay 6, 2015 at 4:19 AM

      Good Morning Fay!! I am so glad you like them!!! Be Blessed!!!

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  17. UnknownMay 6, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    Wow...what fun colors. GREAT job!

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  18. UnknownMay 6, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    Thank you so much Debra!!! I am so glad you like them Be Blessed!

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  19. Miz MowseMay 6, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    Your designs show how much you enjoyed immersing yourself in this soup mix ! the pieces all came together nicely.

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    1. UnknownMay 8, 2015 at 11:28 AM

      Hi Mowse!!! Thank you so much I am so glad you like them!!! Be Blessed!!!

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  20. Becky PancakeMay 6, 2015 at 8:51 PM

    Hi Robin,Your designs are lovely.

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    1. UnknownMay 8, 2015 at 11:30 AM

      Hi Becky, Thank you so much I am really glad you think so!!! Be Blessed

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  21. Becky PancakeMay 7, 2015 at 4:52 AM

    Hi Robin, all of your designs are beautiful.

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    1. UnknownMay 8, 2015 at 11:31 AM

      Hi Becky!!! I am so glad you like them! Hope you have a Blessed Day!

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  22. bairozanMay 13, 2015 at 2:54 AM

    All your creations are beautiful! The colors have a soft glow, I love the dangles in the necklace with the bird pendant and how the focal draws the attention in the choker. I think the bracelet is my favorite, though - such a clever use of the piece of leather!

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    1. UnknownMay 15, 2015 at 1:56 PM

      I am soooo glad you like them! The bracelet was the most like my normal designs. I had fun with all of them though. Be Blessed!

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  23. AliciaMay 22, 2015 at 8:20 PM

    Beautiful mix in all your pieces. I love how you attached the bar to the leather bracelet, that's ingenious. The pieces have such a soft glow to them, lovely!

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  24. Becky PancakeMay 30, 2015 at 7:33 PM

    Hi Robin, kudos to you for doing pieces that were out of your usual style. The colors that you chose for the first necklace match the focal perfectly. The black leather really makes the bracelet bar pop. Great design. You are right the lovely clay focal was meant to be the star in a simple necklace. It is beautiful. I like all three of your designs.

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