After a good bit of internal debate, I decided to "just do it" and signed up for
Lori Anderson's Bead Soup Blog Party. This will be the 3rd party Lori has hosted and I will have participated in all 3. I had initially intended to take a break and just watch this one from the sidelines, but I was starting to feel sad and lonely over there, so I joined in the fun at the very last minute. If you are not familiar with the concept, Lori pairs up the participants and we exchange beads...a focal and clasp are required elements, and complementary beads as the sender chooses. Each of us then creates a piece of jewelry using the elements we received...again, the focal and clasp are required, but it is up to the designer to use the complementary beads sent or add from their existing stash. Then on reveal day, we hop around to each other's blogs "ooh-ing" and "ah-ing" and all sorts of fun is had by all. Seriously :)
My soup partner this year is LeAnn Weih from
Summers Studio, and I couldn't be more excited! LeAnn creates absolutely gorgeous and unique porcelain pendants, charms, beads and much more! Here is a little sampling of what I have fallen in love with...
So, stay tuned to hear and see progress reports. I'll let you know when the big day arrives and post links to other participant's blogs so you can see lots and lots of gorgeous jewelry creations!
Glad you joined. It is so much fun!
ReplyDeleteExcellent! So glad that you signed up. And look what wonders you would have missed out in if you had? My partner is Stefanie... coincidentally the other comment here. I couldn't be happier. She is lovely and we are planning special surprises for each other!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the day!
Erin
So funny Melissa...are you trying to give LeAnn hints of what you'd like in your soup? So glad you joined the party!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing your creations...it's gonna be fun!
ReplyDeleteSee, aren't you glad you decided to participate? You got LeAnn Weih! Wow! I know you're going to have fun with the beads she sends you. She's also lucky to get the beads you'll send her! :-)
ReplyDeleteMelissa, what a fantastic partner - love LeAnn's work as well. You two are going to make a dynamic duo!!
ReplyDeleteMelissa, I am so excited to have you as a partner! I've been busy making some special pieces just for this bead exchange. Your work is so beautiful. I can't wait.
ReplyDeleteHer beads are some of my favs!
ReplyDeleteWow this sounds fun.I look forward to checking this out. I just found your blog and I really like it.
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