Bead Soup and Baseball

My first Bead Soup Party Reveal!

  I would like to thank Lori Anderson for coordinating this fabulous event!  Bead Soup is a labor of love for Lori.  Please be sure to visit her blog.

I am also overwhelmed by the tremendous response I have received regarding the "Best Bead Give-A-Way Ever".   Everyday, I enter names and numbers on a spreadsheet.  Lori will pick the winning numbers on July 2nd - I wanted to make it as fair as possible!  Please click the side link or scroll down to enter my contest.

My partner  Amanda Davie sent me this incredible bead soup mix and the Sari silk. 


My Three "Bead Soup" Necklaces
Please click on photos to enlarge.


I love Amanda's hand-made "Hope" clasp.



This design features Amanda's hand-made resin bird pendant and bronze wood clasp.






Amanda also created the centerpiece link, the tiny bottle with the feather and the copper "Journey" pendant.



  Be sure to check out Amanda's Etsy Shop!

While you are enjoying the "Bead Soup Blog Party" I am at my Son's
 first Little League "Majors" All Star Game!  Go EYLLL!  

Below is  a photo of the EYLLL "Indians"
 League & District 56 Little League Champions!




Comments

  1. RebeccaJune 26, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    I was really excited to see your outcome Denise and I've not been disappointed - wow! They are all gorgeous but I really love the top design. GREAT job!!

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  2. Denise Yezbak MooreJune 26, 2010 at 12:47 AM

    Thanks Rebecca - It is always hard when you put yourself out there - some people will the love the designs - some will not, but I am really happy with what I created. My favorite is also the "Red" necklace (I think that is why I posted it as number one).

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  3. steufelJune 26, 2010 at 1:47 AM

    Ohh, Denise, love them all, but my new - and probably undying crush - is the third necklace. Adorable!

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  4. Marcie Abney CarrollJune 26, 2010 at 4:12 AM

    These are gorgeous. You got some great soup, and I really enjoyed seeing your creativity. It's awesome to be able to get 3 pieces out of your soup! Congrats!

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  5. Spirited EarthJune 26, 2010 at 5:31 AM

    i love amanda's components..you created beautiful necklaces..i love the second one..xoxo, and the last...and the first..
    who could choose..all lovely

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  6. moonlitfantaseasJune 26, 2010 at 6:07 AM

    wow you really hadsome great components to work with, and I love all three necklaces they are so cool! great job!

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  7. Barbara BechtelJune 26, 2010 at 6:22 AM

    Denise! My favorite is the second one! But I love them all. Especially with the sari silk. I NEED sari silk now!

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  8. CathrynJune 26, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    They all caught and held my eye and my attention! I have to admit that the second piece of art really held me the longest. The others were equally vivid and intense--but the bird necklace reminded me the starlings' nest outside my bedroom window! Fabulous way to use all those luscious ingredients for more than one flavor of soup!

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  9. elisabeth June 26, 2010 at 6:47 AM

    What a great stash to work with - I love all of the results!

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  10. Jennifer CameronJune 26, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    You got some really cool things in your soup. I think my favorite piece is the red one. I don't use or wear red much, but do love the color and this particular necklace is so rich and vibrant and I love how you used the turquoise beads with it. The other two are beautiful too.

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  11. MegilonJune 26, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    Wow! I love all of them. I like the use of the fiber in the pieces.

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  12. AnonymousJune 26, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    AWESOME compositions! I've loved this Bead Soup for pushing me in new directions, and now I think I hear some Sari silk calling my name!!!

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  13. sharonJune 26, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    Each one is gorgeous...the 2nd is my favorite! So rich in elements and so organic....I think it is very powerful looking!! I love your style here!

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  14. ReginaJune 26, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    Everyone of the necklaces are so beautiful, love the rich colors, the detail, and the components you worked with. Love how you bundled the freshwater stick pearls. Great work!

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  15. ChristineJune 26, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Those are some really really beautiful pieces. I want the red one!! :)

    I love how the silk combines with the beads, and I especially love those clasps. Beautiful organic design always attracts me, and these are gorgeous!

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  16. Libby LeuchtmanJune 26, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    Denise I am so happy to have found your blog. Your designs are unique and refreshing. Nice work.

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  17. cindydolezaldesignsJune 26, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    Wow, three necklaces and all beautiful. Love your wire work.

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  18. Pearl and PebbleJune 26, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    Oh wow Denise!!! I love all three of these! Such wonderfully exotic and earthy designs. The silk colors are just amazing. I love both of those bird pendants and the bead in particular. Your second necklace with the mustard, turquoise and red, mmmm mmmm mmmm!

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  19. song sparrowJune 26, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    heart heart heart....gooooooorrrrrrrrrgeous!!

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  20. Carol BJune 26, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    I love and want them all!

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  21. Emerald WindowJune 26, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    WOW! Your necklaces are stunning! Great Soup Mix, Great Jewelry from it.
    Cenya

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  22. Joanna MatuszczykJune 26, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    Love all three neclaces! They are gorgeous!

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  23. UnknownJune 26, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    This is fine wine! It whispers excitement and intrigue of the cool summer eve when she ran to meet him and her blood ran wild while the stars lit her path! Am luving it!!

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  24. KellaJune 26, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    Well I cannot even begin to choose a favourite, your work is truly inspiring and i hope i can create splendid pieces like you

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  25. Erin SJune 26, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    All 3 of those pieces are FAB, Denise. Love the sari silk. I finally bought some after "thinking about it" way too long. ;-)
    Erin

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  26. AquariartJune 26, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    Quite a stash you got there. I absolutely, positively love that little bird in the first necklace and the red silk, I just want to touch it and cradle the little bird. So beautiful. All you bead color choices are great!! I just can't get over the bird. Do you know where that came from?

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  27. LaurelJune 26, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    What can I say? Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! I can almost feel them in my hands. So lovely!

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  28. GardanneJune 26, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    I love your use of wire with those stick pearls in the second necklace and the wire wraps on the fiber, beautiful.

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  29. Juli CannonJune 26, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    Each unique and fabulous! The vibrancy of that blue silk speaks to me so I think that has to be my favorite. Excellent soup and serving!

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  30. TesoriTrovatiJune 26, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    Stunning in their uniqueness and detail. I am loving all these soups! You had some great ingredients to work with from Amanda. And a woot-woot to the little league champs!

    Enjoy the day!
    Erin

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  31. ViviBijouxJune 27, 2010 at 12:47 AM

    Dear Denise, where shall I start? 3 sumptuous necklaces, elements that I never would have thought of putting together, and a great technique...wow factor for sure! smiles, Virginie (tx for following my blog!! :)

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  32. MariekeJune 27, 2010 at 3:37 AM

    I love all three of your necklaces. You had a lovely soup to work with but goodness you did an amazing job!

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  33. Pretty ThingsJune 27, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    Your creations are so innovative! I'm in awe! Wonderful work!

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  34. Lucid Moon StudioJune 27, 2010 at 7:03 PM

    Wow, you received some incredible ingredients and cooked up quite a selection! I especially like the necklace with the resin bird pendant. You did an amazing job with your bead soup! I think I finally have time to blog about your giveaway, so off to do that!

    Lisa

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  35. Marie CrampJune 28, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    I love what you did! The pieces are all amazing!! I have not used sari silk in any of my designs yet, but after seeing yours I may have to try it :)
    {I really wanted to enter your draw, but I live in Canada} :(

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  36. AnonymousJune 29, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    Wow...words fail me. I really love what you did with your soup! My favorite is the second one. I love the bird pendant and the way that you used the other components to interpret that. I have so enjoyed looking at all the entries in this swap.

    As a first time visitor to your blog, I hope that you will take my next comment as it is meant (constructively). I personally find it difficult to read your blog; the background is just a little too prominent. Just my humble opinion - take it for what it's worth.

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  37. MichelleJune 29, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    Wow! Denise...I love them all and can't pick a favorite. They are all just beautiful!
    Bead Happy!
    Michelle

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  38. PattiJune 30, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    Wow!! My favorite is the first, but they are all winners! Glad you were able to join!

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  39. nannieJuly 1, 2010 at 12:33 AM

    my goodness your necklaces,take my breath away.
    they are absolutely breathtaking....i wish i had the ability and talent that you posess.
    thanks for sharing.lol,
    barbara hopkins at
    nanniespiperdayle@yahoo.com

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  40. EileenMVJuly 1, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    I'm a follower!!! Thanks for the chance to win all these gorgeous beads!

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  41. Evie's Tool EmporiumJuly 2, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    Love the natural tones!

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