Saturday, March 25, 2017

BEAD SOUP BLOG PARTY 2017 BEAD HOARDERS EDITION

  First let me say THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART TO LORI MCDANIEL ANDERSON!!! This is her baby.  I am so excited to be doing one this year!!!  SO HATS OFF TO LORI!!!
 The Beads to the left are the wonderful beads that Sandi James sent me!!!  I still have lots of beads left to play with but I concentrated on the Hoarded bead first!  That bead is the Peacock bead!!!
The Peacock bead screams Art Deco and Quality and timeless Elegance.  That is the design elements I wanted to bring to the Peacock Bead. Sandi and I have similar taste in beads and she sent the perfect foil for the Peacock bead.
I wanted to keep the necklace simple but elegant andI wanted to show off it's Elegance.  I used the bead as the focal of  a drop/tassel like design.  The Necklace itself is made with the catticorner drilled red adventurine [ that picks up feathers in the tail], iris colored crystals from my stash and the lime green and dark grey fresh water pearls to pick up the rest of the colors in the focal.   To enhance the art deco feel I used genuine metal buttons in an Art Deco motif, and the bottom of the tassel is an embossed head pin that has coordinating dangles.  There are two more buttons near the back of the necklace to tie it all together.  I really hope you enjoyed this piece as much as I did making it!  I want to give a shout out to SANDI JAMES, SHE IS GOING THROUGH THE AFTERMATH OF A SERIOUS SURGERY AND SHE TOOK THE TIME AND THE CARE TO SEND ME BEAUTIFUL BEADS TO WORK WITH!!!
 OK, here is the link to Lori's Blog and her wonderful designs and also the names and links of all of the other designers!!!  Have Fun!!  SCROLL DOWN TO SEE THE REST OF THE PICTURES!
 http://www.prettythingsblog.com/…/welcome-to-bead-soup-blog…






60 comments:

  1. Wow Robin, that bead is amazing. Is it Russian lacquer and hand painted. Your design is beautiful. Very Art Nouveau!

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    1. Hi Robin, I found your comment!!! LOL Thank you so very much!! I wondered if it was the Russian technique? It is so beautiful! Have a Blessed Day!

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  2. Just what I expect from you: big, bold, colorful, and fun.

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    1. Thank you so much!!! I really had fun with it!! Have a Blessed Day!!

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  3. You've done that peacock focal proud! It's a beautiful necklace.

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    1. Awww Thank you so much Barb!!! I'm glad you like it!! Be Blessed

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  4. Testing my comment section? So.eone said they could not comment.

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  5. Hi Robin, Your necklace does indeed have a art deco feel.The accents beads that you chose were perfect for the lovely focal.

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    1. Sandi James sent me the Focal and the pearls, I added the crystals and the buttons. It just went together so well once I decided on the drop focal design. I am so Glad you like it. Be Blessed!

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  6. Beautiful necklace!! Great piece!

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    1. Thank you so much Leanne! Glad you like it! Be Blessed!

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  7. Hmmm, I left a comment a long time ago. I love this piece. I wonder if the focal bead is Russian Lacquer-hand painted one. It is stunning. And the Art Nouveau necklace you designed with it is very reminiscent of that period in history! Great job.

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    1. Thank you so much! Be Blessed!

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    2. That was supposed to sy that I found both of your comments and then Thank you...LOL

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  8. I love the dangles on the peacock bead. Nice necklace!

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    1. Thank you so much Inge. I tried a couple of other designs and this one just hit it for me! Glad you like it!! Be Blessed!

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  9. Oh my gosh, that peacock bead! You chose perfect beads to go with it. I love the pearls. And the metal buttons are a great touch. Nice work.

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    1. Sandi James sent me perfect beads for it. I LOVE that Bead!!! LOL. Glad you like it!! Be Blessed!

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  10. Stunning necklace! That focal is spectacular and you showcased in such a beautiful yet wearable way!

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    1. Thank you so much Liz!!! I am so glad you like it! Have a Blessed Day!

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  11. Robin you made a gorgeous necklace and the style really compliments the peacock bead immensely.

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    1. Thank you so much Sam!!! I am glad you like it! I used the focal and built out from there! Have a Blessed Day!!!

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  12. Gorgeous necklace, really love the focal bead and how you designed the rest of the necklace.
    Dolores

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    1. Thank you so much Dolores!!! I am glad you like it ! Be Blessed

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  13. What a fancy necklace that shows off such a fancy peacock bead. Very pretty.

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    1. Thank you Bunches Alice. I am glad you Like it!!! Be Blessed!

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  14. Beautiful - I love how you brought together all the rich colors.

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    1. Thank you so much Elisabeth! Sandi gave most of the beads, I just added a bit of sparkle and the Art Deco design! Be Blessed!

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  15. Lovely soup, lovely necklace! You enhanced the peacock bead very well, and I especially like the metal buttons and pearls you chose to go with it. I bet you'll be wearing this with great pride.

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    1. Sandi sent me the pearls and the red adventurine and I added the crystal and the buttons. I actually made this for sale. I am so glad you like it Kelly! Be Blessed!

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    1. Awww Thanks bunches Sherri!! Glad you like it! Be Blessed!!

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  17. Beautiful! Love what you did with the pendant!

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    1. Thank you so much Dorothy! I am glad you like it!! Have a Blessed Day!

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  18. Lovely focal - your design showcases it beautifully.

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    1. Thank you so much Susan M. I am glad you like it! Be Blessed!

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  19. That necklace is gorgeous! You did a wonderful job of bringing out the unique qualities of that beautiful peacock bead.

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  20. Thank you so much Shaiha!!! I had a lot of fun with this one! I am wearing it today! Be Blessed!

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  21. Lovely piece and I love the addition of the button detail just above the peacock.
    Janeen Burlingame

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    1. Thank you so much Janeen!!! I'm glad you like it! Be blessed!

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    1. Thank you so much Rachel!!! I am glad you like it! Be Blessed!

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  23. Wow! What a beautiful piece. The pendant is amazing and I love the use of the buttons to bring together the gold painting of the peacock.

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    1. Thank you so much Maria!!! I really had fun putting this together! I am glad you like it! Be Blessed!

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  24. Beautiful work and details. Well done.

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    1. Thank you so much Elizabeth!! I am so glad you like it!! Be Blessed!

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  25. The peacock bead is gorgeous. Art Deco is the best style for it and you featured it well!!

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    1. Thank you so much Duanne!! I love that Bead!!! I am glad you like it!! Be Blessed!

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  26. What a stunning bead I love it! such anice necklace you have made for it .

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    1. nk you so very much! I am glad you like it! Be Blessed!

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  27. That is gorgeous! Everything just comes together so great Excellent job!

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    1. Thank you so much Veralynne! I am so glad you like it! Have a Blessed Day!

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  28. The peacock is fabulous, and your beautiful work highlights is perfectly. I love the little touch of the bead dangles at the bottom. Very pretty!

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    1. Thank you so much! I am so glad you like it! It really seemed to call for the little dangles! LOL Be Blessed!

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  29. I absolutely love those copper flower components with the peacock! And of course, I love anything with a tassel!

    Well done, and thank you so much for the kind words!

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    1. I am sooo glad you like it! I like tassels on things like this too! I can never say enough kind words for all of the positive change you put in motion 5 years ago!!! Bless you Lori!!

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  30. Fab necklace Robin, you certainly had fun with it!

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    1. Thank you so much Melissa!!! I really did have fun! I am glad you like it! Be Blessed!

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  31. The buttons just MAKE this necklace - very pretty!

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    1. Hi Bobby! Thank you so much for liking it! I love those buttons! Be Blessed!

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