Today is the day! Finally I get to reveal what I made with my beautiful bead soup from Jenni Connolly. First of all, I was so lucky to get such beautiful beads. I knew right away I wanted two things; to bring out the fuschia in the beads that Jenni made and to make a necklace that was a show stopper. Hopefully, I have done that here.
Here's what I received in the mail from Jenni. Here's my post about the day it arrived.
I went into my beading area of the studio and saw the spikey shell beads hanging on the wall. I have had these forever and I guess this is what they had been waiting for. After choosing the shells everything else just fell into place.
The Bead Soup was such a fun swap to participate in. I have never done anything like this before but definitely fun. I would most definitely do it again.
There are a ton more participants in the blog hop. The list is below. But if you want to see my partner's creation for the hop head on over to Jenni's blog to see the Spring Sampler. It's super cute!
Have a great day !
Jennifer Jangles
The Hostess, Lori Anderson and her partner, Manuela Wutschke
1. Aimee Wheaton and Barbara York
2. Alice Craddick and Sandra Richardson
3. Alison Sachs and Amy Severino
4. Allison Scott and Cynthia Abner
6. Amanda Davie and Patsy Evins
7. Amber Dawn and Kim Ballor
8. Ambra Gostoli and Christine Hansen
9. Amy Freeland and Christine Altmiller
10. Ana Krepel-Novak and Eleanor Snare
11. Andrea Morici and Hope Smitherman
12. Andrea Trank and Jayne Capps
13. Andrea Turini and Charlene Jacka
14. Angela May and Emanda Johnson
15. Anitra Gordy and Elizabeth Owens Dwy
16. Ann Rishell and Debbie Price
17. Ann Sherwood and Lynne Bowland
18. Anna Lear and Barbe Saint John
19. Anna Sabina and Erin Siegel
19. Nan Emmett and Erin Siegel
20. Astrid Boyce and Birgitta Lejonklou
21. B.R. Kuhlman and Deanna Chase
22. Barbara Bechtel and Bryna Lumb
23. Barbara Blaszczyk and DaviniaDesign
24. Barbara Judy and Holly Westfall
25. Barbara Lewis and Cathie Carroll
26. Barrie Edwards and Lyn Foley
27. Becky Fairclough and Jana Tarhala
28. Bella Borgouise and Gillian Lehman
29. Beth and Evie McCord and Erin Prais-Hintz
30. Beth Bricker and Heather Pyle
31. Beth Emery and Cassie Donlen
32. Bobbie Rafferty and Cindy Cima Edwards
33. Candice McGinnis and Sally Anderson
34. Carol Bradley and Cece Cormier
35. Cathy Khoury and Molly Alexander
36. Carol Tannahill and Hilary Frye
37. Carrie Tahquechi and Cris Peacock
38. Cat Pruitt and Cindy Gimbrone
39. Charlene Gary and Doris Stumpf
40. Charlotte Pevny and Kate Gardenghi
41. Cherrie Fick and Cathie Carroll
41. Claire Maunsell and Cherrie Fick
42. Cheryl Roe and Jenny Vidberg
43. Chris White and Norma Turvey
44. Christa Murphy and Kathy Alderfer
45. Christie Murrow and Dana James
46. Christina Miles and Collette Collins
47. Christine Brandel and Elizabeth Woodford
48. Christine Damm and Cynthia Deis
49. Christine Hendrickson and Debbie Goering
51. Cilla Watkins and Johanna Rhodes
52. Cindy Wimmer and Riki Schumacher
53. CJ Baushka and Cory Celaya
54. Courtney Breul and Joanna Matuszczyk
56. Cryss Thain and Serena Trent
57. Cynthia Tucker and Kitty Durmaj
58. Dana Johnson Jones and Eva Sherman
59. Davinia Algeri and Janet McDonald
60. Deci Worland and Lara Lutrick
61. Diana Ptaszynski and Kristy Abner
62. Diane Cook and Kerry Bogert
63. Diane Hawkey and Jen Judd Velasquez
64. Dorcas Midkiff and Jill Harris
65. Doris Radlicki and Heather Goldsmith
66. Dot Lewallen and Gaea Cannaday
67. Elisabeth Auld and Jennifer Justman
68. Erin Fickert-Rowland and Geanina Grigore
69. Erin Grant and Julie Jones
70. Eszter Czibulyas and Helena Fritz
71. Fiona Christie and Michelle Heim
72. Gail Zwang and Genea Crivello-Knable
73. Geneva Collins and Jana Haag
74. Gretchen Nation and Heidi Post
75. Heather DeSimone and Karin Slaton
76. Heather Marley and Terry Carter
77. Ingrid McCue and Jennifer Pride
78. Jackie Ryan and Nicole Keller
79. Janna Harttgen and Joanne Tinley
80. Jean Yates and Lori Anderson
81. Jelveh Jaferian and Jenny Davies-Reazor
82. Jenni Connolly and Jennifer Heynen
83. Jennifer Cameron and Kristi Bowman
84. Jennifer Geldard and Lisa Liddy
85. Jennifer VanBenschoten and Kim Hora
86. Jess Italia Lincoln and Lori Greenberg
87. Jill MacKay and Lori Bergmann
88. JJ Jacobs and Karen Tremblay
89. Joyce Becker and Kathy Welsh
90. Judy Glende and Karen Sinkowski
91. Judy Riley and Kelly Morgan
92. JuLee Wolfe and Julie Bean
93. Julianna Cannon and Julianna Kis
94. Julie Nordine and Lesley Watt
95. K. Hutchinson and Shea Zukowski
96. Karen Firnberg and Karyn Bonfiglio
97. Karen Williams and Kimberly Roberts
98. Karen Zanco and Polly Barker
99. Kari Carrigan and Laura Twiford
100. Karin von Hoeren and Laura Blanck
101. Kate Richbourg and Lorelei Eurto
102. Kathleen Lange Klik and Maria Clark
103. Kathy Engstrom and Keri Lee Sereika
104. Kay Thomerson and Loretta Carstensen
105. Kelley Fogle and Laurel Bielec
106. Kelly Ramstack and Sally Anderson
107. Kim Stevens and Tiffany Long
108. Kristi Harrison and Mandy Williamson
109. Kristi Kyle and Lana Kinney
110. Kristina Johansson and Sue Hodgkinson
111. Kym Hunter and Laura Sanger
112. Laura Zeiner and Susan Kennedy
113. Laurel Steven and Mary McGraw
114. Laurie Hanna and Lisa Boucher
115. Lesley Weir and Liz DeLuca
116. Linda Djokic and Tracey Weiser
117. Linda Inhelder and Pam Brisse
118. Linda Landig and Lori Dorrington
119. Linda Murphy and Lisa Hamilton
119. Line Labrecque and Marianne Baxter
120. Lisa Lodge and Monica Johnson
121. Lois Moon and Melissa Muir
122. Lola Surwillo and Therese Frank
123. Lori Bowring Michaud and Marci Brooks
124. Lupe Meter and Norma Agron
125. Maggie Towne and Marge Beebe
126. Malin de Koning and Susie Hibdon
127. Mallory Hoffman and Shirley Moore
128. Marcie Abney and Patty Miller
129. Marcy Lamberson and Melissa Clarke
130. Margot Potter and Suzann Sladcik Wilson
131. Maria Grimes and Wendy Blum132. Maria Horvath and Melinda Orr
133. Maria Rosa Sharrow and Marie-Noel Voyer-Cramp
134. Marian Hertzog and Melissa Mesara
135. Marianna Boylan and Sandi Lee James
136. Marina Dobrynina and Michaela Pabeschitz
137. Marsha Neal and Miri Agassi
138. Mary Ellen Parker and Melissa Meman
139. Mary Elliott and Tamara Soper
140. Mary McGraw and Laurel Steven
141. Melissa Pynn and Michelle Buettner
142. Michelle Hardy and Niki Meiners
143. Michelle Mach and Moira McEvoy
144. Missy Rappaport and Mags Sarri
145. Molly Alexander and Poranna
146. Mylene Hillam and Nicole Rennell
147. Nadezhda Parfyonova and Stacey Curry
148. Nan Emmett and Nancy Peterson
149. Nancy Boylan and Natalie McKenna
150. Natalie Monkivitch and Niky Sayers
151. Natasha Lutes and Pam Ferrari152. Noemi Baena and Penny Ilagan
153. Pamela Petry and Rebecca Sirevaag
154. Pat Haight and Mary Shannon Hicks
155. Patty Gasparino and Vonna Maslanka
156. Penny Neville and Sandi Volpe
157. Pepita Bos and Wendy Chamberlain
158. Raida Disbrow and Rebecca Watkins
159. Rebecca Anderson and Sabrina Staub
160. Regina Santerre and Rose Binoya
161. Rhea Freitag and Tari Kahrs
162. Rochelle Brisson and Teri Baskett
163. Sally Russick and Tracy Bell
164. Sandra McGriff and Shay Williams
165. Sandra Wolberg and Sara Hardin
166. Sarah Elder and Salla Small
167. Saskia Kaffenberger and Sharon Gardner
168. Sharon Palac and Shannon Chomanczuk
169. Shay Stone and Suzette Bentley
170. Shiraz Biggie and Tammy Powley
171. Staci Smith and Tracy Stillman
172. Stacie Stamper and Tracy Martin
173. Stefanie Teufel and Vicky Taylor
174. Stephanie Dixon and Stephanie LaRosa
175. Stephanie Haussler and Valerie Norton
176. Suzanne Tate and Terri Wlaschin
177. Sweet Freedom Designs and Tammy Jones
178. Tania Spivey and Tari Sasser
179. Tara Plote and Terry Matuszyk
180. Terri Gauthier and Deana Hager
181. Theresa Fosdick and Tracey Nanstad
Oh my...love it! What a theatrical piece..it looks like it belongs around an African chieftan! Those spiky shell beads are amazing! Love it, thank you jennifer.
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Beautiful work.......puts mine to shame, waaaaaaaaa! Really, really love it!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteWow! Have I said wow?
ReplyDeleteI love how you combined the pieces you were sent with the black, spiky beads. This piece is fantastic and definitely needs the right dress!
If you chose to wear your hair down, then the dangles in the back would be your little secret to share with the person who took it off you later. ;-)
Totally love your design! I've always been a fan of multi-stranded, layered looks. Great work. ♥
ReplyDeleteAMAZING JOB!
ReplyDeleteLove all the colors looks perfect together.
I love how you used your bead soup in such a creative way. Wow! Gorgeous necklace.
ReplyDeleteLove the "Tribal" effect you got going - great job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful soup you made my friend, your work is truly stunning!! Thanks for sharing & all I can say is yummmmmy!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a wonderful combiantion of colors and shapes. Now this is what bead soup should be all about, looks like you had fun.
ReplyDeleteJennifer, that is very tribal looking! I love it!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! Definitely a show stopper. Such wonderful textures and color. Outstanding!
ReplyDeleteYou wanted a showstopper and you sure got it! Just great. I couldn't stop looking at all the effects. Loved it!
ReplyDeleteThis really is a show stopper. All heads would turn if you walked into a room wearing this necklace.
ReplyDeleteJUMM ! What a showstopper ! I admire Your way of mixing all those parts from the soup together and making it so TASTY !! fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteUmmm...who DOESN'T buy clothes to match the jewelry? haha! I love the funky tribal vibe and definitely a showstopper. I'm pretty sure everyone will be trying to feel it up when you go out wearing it :o)
ReplyDeleteworthy of an African princess
ReplyDeleteJennifer, I think a new Gray dress is on your "to do" list! (and while you're at it, throw in a new pair of shoes too ;) The necklace is Beautiful. A true statement piece.
ReplyDeleteThis piece has safari written all over it! Bang the drums! So refreshing to see this style. The elements together in the necklace turned out just wonderfully!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful necklace--such drama! I like the idea of buying a dress to match your jewelry!
ReplyDeletebeautiful and fun Jennifer!!! i always love the designs you come up with :)
ReplyDeleteI don't know about you all, but I am having so much fun seeing what everyone created. I have also found some great blogs to follow, thanks everyone!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of the great comments!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I want to put bells on my ankles and dance around a fire with rattles in my hands.
ReplyDeleteDelicious Soup! Outstanding necklace!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is WOW! Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThat is definitely a show stopper! I love all the beads she sent and how you made them all work together. This is one of the kind of ideas I had in my mind for my beads but I just couldn't make it work. LOVE this!
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll join me again next year!
Love, Lori
Show stopper for sure! I love how you mixed brights and earthy and made such a beautiful necklace, great job.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's such a lovely necklace! I love the way you combinated two totally different styles in one piece. Its actually a showstopper ;0) Love it!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Michi
Thanks for your kind words on my blogs. Your piece is whimsy with an attitude!! Love it. We’re all being pushed outside our comfort zones — with amazing results!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the hop,
Emanda
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Lovely necklace, it's reay special and very nice combination!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! You have created a terrific piece of wearable art. I like your use of color and texture, and I really like the dangles in the back. Grey dress: Perfect! Thank you for sharing your artistic process along the way. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteLori
What a wild and wonderful necklace!
ReplyDeleteGreat bead and findings and great job.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and favoring my creation, and for taking the time to leave a comment.
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What a cool piece! It's like tribal meets funky meets playful!
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS! It's a visual party! I would totally wear it and be smiling ALL DAY! Great use of light, medium, and dark values. The rhythm and movement of the components is fantastic!
ReplyDeletedefinitely a 'show stopper' ! I can see it being worn with a simple black or grey body hugging dress and hair done up in a messy bun :)Gotta have a few spikes of hair sticking out at the back to match the spikes in the necklace ;)
ReplyDeletestill say those focal beads look like shark jaws to me lol I'm glad you made them work so well :)
What a cool and funky necklace!! Love what you created with your soup.
ReplyDeleteJennifer, you said it perfectly here, when you said sometimes you gotta buy the dress to go with the jewelry! That's just what I do sometimes ;) Great job on this necklace! It's a standout indeed!
ReplyDeleteThis design has a tribal feel to it...striking!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is stunning and will surely grab peoples attention! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I love it - it's a show-stopper! Love the beads you received, your design and the textures you've encouraged in your design.
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Love all the colors together!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing, Jennifer! I love the cool and hot colors, the texture ... it's a real statement piece!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a show stopper. I could also see it with one of those long dresses in a plain color that were so popular this summer. Great use of stash to showcase the ingredients you received.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I just love the design- the organic shapes, and brilliant colors just work perfectly together!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful piece of wearable art! I love the drama of the colors and shapes!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great piece. I love the dagger type beads with it. You brought out the colors wonderfully. It's a real show stopper.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a show-stopper! What a bold and beautiful design, and those beads? Gorgeous! Fabulous job! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the color and texture of this necklace it's going to be fun to wear.
ReplyDeleteYour pieces are always so colorful and fun. I wish I was a brave with color!
ReplyDeleteShannon C
That is absolutely the coolest necklace! Love fringy shell beads. You'll be looking swanky wearing this around town. Or would that be funky?
ReplyDeletefunny how so many of us have been into the multi strand things. I just love your piece. It is a very fun and colorful piece, which I love!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a fun necklace! Definitely a "hair up" piece with those dangles at the back.
ReplyDeleteYour piece looks down right dangerous (ha) Just kidding but you for sure have the wow factor going on. Your work is ALWAYS a favorite of mine. I would consider you one of my first (and current) beading inspirations. Thanks,
ReplyDeleteAlice's Beads and baubles
P/S. I think in a few days I will post some pieces I have made with your beads/pendants. That would be fun.
Alice, you are so sweet. I can't wait to see what you have designed. I will be sure to watch.
ReplyDeleteReally fun necklace-love it! My favorite part is the black shell beads-very dramatic.
ReplyDeleteJennifer - At the risk of sounding too "gushing", I want to let you know that I pretty much love everything you make. The bright colors, interplay of textures and all around creativity is inspiring to me.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Showstopper is right! Gorgeous! Seriously made my jaw drop!
ReplyDeleteCool necklace! I like that the different strands are so different from each other but still works well together. The fringes create extra drama -- a real eye-catcher!
ReplyDeleteJennifer, This necklace is just.... WOW. From looking at your bright, sunny ceramic beads... I just wouldn't have expected this result. I love both... the beads you make, AND this fantastic necklace! Yay!
ReplyDeleteOh, WOW, that is an amazing piece - fun, bright and original! The spiky fringe stole my heart! ;)
ReplyDeleteAnother show stopping creation. Wow! You did a Soup-er job. Love the tribal and yet funky feel to this bold necklace! Such a talented artist!
ReplyDeleteOh girl! There is so much DRAMA to this piece. You described it exactly when you said it needs to be work with a simple grey dress. Very much so! It's absolutely stunning! It seems a little out of your usual style, but that's what the bead soup is all about after all. Wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteThat is one spectacular piece! I love everything about it!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I LOVE all the detail!
ReplyDeleteThat is a fantastic piece. I particularly like the way the spiky shell beads provide a backdrop for the vibrant red and push it forward - while also showcasing the wonderful greeny blue grey long ovals. Lots to look at, but so well executed.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great necklace! You and your partner were very well matched. Great colors, great designs, and Fun! I'm inspired to go make something out of the ordinary.
ReplyDeletethis necklace is crazy cool! i wish i made it! i wish it was mine to wear!!! fabulous colors, textures and layering!
ReplyDeleteI like your way of thinking Jennifer... "I guess sometimes you have to buy the dress to go with the jewelry." That should be a quote!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job; the necklace is an absolute show stopper!
Now, this is what I call a BOLD necklace.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, really gorgeous!
That is a great necklace....and I'm sure I could find a dress to go with it!! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful necklace you made! The spikey shell beads give an unique and ethnic look. Love it!
ReplyDeleteAmbra
Wow Jennifer, those spikey shells and the bright red are fantastic with a sprinkle of green and all the other beads. Love this piece - it sizzles!
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