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7th Bead Soup Blog Reveal and a Giveaway!

Welcome to the 7th Bead Soup Blog Reveal Party!! Thank you LORI ANDERSON for hosting this blog party! This is the first time that I participated in the Bead Soup Blog Party. My partner was Heather from CSW Designs. A big THANK YOU to Heather -she was very generous with the beautiful (some were handmade) pieces that she sent me. Since this was my first time, I wasn't exactly sure how things would go, but I am happy to report things have gone very smoothly. I enjoyed this challenge quite a bit and it allowed me to work outside of my norm.
Here is the soup I received from Heather. 
Now I had to decide what I was going to make with all these beads! I decided to work with the copper element and not patina it (usually I patina my metals). I also determined that I would not use all of these beads and would have several left over. The rules were that you must use the clasp and focal in whatever you created. I started out wire wrapping the focal and soldering some hand formed circular links. I also added a few of my own beads for more red. Here are the pics:

Love that Sari ribbon!







I will be giving this piece away to one lucky reader (USA only). If you are interested in winning this all you have to do to win is leave a comment that you want to be entered into the drawing (you do not have to be a follower of my blog although I would really LOVE it if you followed me too!) I will draw a winner on April 15th. Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out all of the other participants by clicking HERE
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  1. Simply Cindy @ Moose River GlassMarch 30, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    I love it! It all comes together perfectly :)

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  2. Simply Cindy @ Moose River GlassMarch 30, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    I love it! The pieces all came together perfectly!

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  3. coolmoonMarch 30, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Love the unique wire wrapping - AND the sari ribbon!

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  4. HeatherMarch 30, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    Love it! After looking at your blog I knew letting you wrap the focal was the way to go. The finished necklace is beautiful.
    Heather

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  5. LeanneMarch 30, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    I love your necklace! I like how you wrapped the sari ribbon. Very pretty!
    I would love to win it - the colors are great for summer.

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  6. YeeLen Spirit DesignsMarch 30, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Beautiful, great design!

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  7. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    Great necklace! Please enter me in the contest. I’m in the third reveal. Can’t wait.
    kathy

    http://vintagememoriesjewelry.blogspot.com

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  8. Gaia CopiaMarch 30, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Gorgeous colors and textures! I love the length of the necklace too. I really think the red and blue together are quite a striking mix with the copper. Awesome job!
    Emily

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  9. darleneMarch 30, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    very pretty! love the colors!

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  10. CindyMarch 30, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Beautiful work!The sari ribbon is beautiful in this piece

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  11. EWA gyöngyös világa! / EWA's World of Beads!March 30, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Stunningly beautiful necklace! Congratulation!!

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  12. PamelaMarch 30, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Wow! What awesome art! This is fun and beautiful and unique and so many other adjectives! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity. I would love love love this!

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  13. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    You received such funny soup kit!
    The necklace is just fantastic!

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  14. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    Breana, beautifully done! Love the mix of textures and color. The peacock polka dot beads really pop with the focal. Great work. Would love to wear this. :)

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  15. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    I am slowly becoming a fan of Sari ribbon and you have added to that. I love this necklace with all the textures and colors!

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  16. Sheila Davis DesignsMarch 30, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Very nice design!

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  17. Leah CurtisMarch 30, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Love it! The focal is gorgeous, and you've combined it with beautiful bead. I'm definitely following your blog - love your style.

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  18. Maria Rosa SharrowMarch 30, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    I adore this necklace. Love the look and style. It's sort of romantic industrial. Gorgeous!

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  19. Perl - EniMarch 30, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Beautiful work!
    The necklace is fantastic!

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  20. Heather PowersMarch 30, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    I like the creative way you incorporated the enamel focal into a pendant with the wire, very clever! The big rings give the asymmetrical design a nice reoccurring motif that pulls the necklace together and gives it a wonderful sense of movement. Lovely, lovely!!!

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  21. Cece CormierMarch 30, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Love sari ribbon too. Glad I stopped by. You are doing some seriously interesting designs. Like your blog banner too. Keep on creating.

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  22. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    Love the colors, the chain and ribbon, So many textures blended beautifuly

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  23. JasvantiMarch 30, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    You created a very good soup

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  24. AWJewelryMarch 30, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    the necklace is fab! Love the textures in it and the colors in the focal!

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  25. DianaMarch 30, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Very well done....love the handmade chain links and sari silk touches.
    Hugs
    Diana

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  26. Giorgia RossiniMarch 30, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    I'm on the 3rd reveal, I'm visiting all blogs... I love it, the focal is so gorgeous and I love the sari ribbon :)
    ciao dall'Italia

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  27. Jewels By IneMarch 30, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    You made a very beautiful necklace! It's definitly my style and the colors are wonderful together! great job!

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  28. Pretty ThingsMarch 30, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    I absolutely LOVE IT and would wear it in a heartbeat! I wondered what you would do with the focal and you seriously rocked it. Rocked it out loud.

    LOVE it (please put me in the running for it!)

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  29. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    i love the multi-media aspect of your piece. i would wear that in a heartbeat :)

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  30. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Ya know, I sat here & looked at the bead soup for a few minutes before scrolling to see what you created as I sometimes like to do. I envisioned the focal as a bead cap but you most definitely trumped that idea! Love how you wrapped it & put the whole thing together. I've got some sari ribbon that I've yet to take out of the package. you've now inspired me to just do it. Great job!

    & please enter my name into your drawing. Would be thrilled to win!

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  31. Patina QueenMarch 30, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Hi Breana! This is my first time participating as well, so fun to see what everyone makes. I love the necklace and your blog too, you have a new follower :D xo, Heather, PQ

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  32. AnonymousMarch 30, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    The colours are bold and fresh and I love the contemporary feel you've got to this necklace, great work

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  33. bailaoraMarch 30, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    very inventive necklace!

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  34. Dolores RamlMarch 30, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Beautiful necklace, would love the chance to win it.

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  35. Peggy@ColorMoiMandalasMarch 30, 2013 at 1:49 PM

    Gorgeous! I can't stop scrolling through the pictures!

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  36. Tara P.March 30, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Just beautiful-that necklace is stunning; would love to win it! I also started following your blog - I love that the BSBP gives us a chance to discover other artists we ordinarily wouldn't have found on our own!

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  37. DanielleMarch 30, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Love it, It really pops! Please enter me into your contest!

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  38. AnonymousMarch 30, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    What a cool piece! :)

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  39. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    I love it!!

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  40. KepiMarch 30, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Gorgeous, love the sari ribbon too, the necklace is stunning.

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  41. Chelsea Girl DesignsMarch 30, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! I can tell a lot of love went into making this!

    I would be happy to enter your drawing! Thank you!

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  42. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    Lovely necklace, please enter me into the draw! I am now a follower of your blog, too.

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  43. Linda SadlerMarch 30, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    Your bead slip turned out beautifully-I love the pop of red!
    I would like to be entered in your drawing for the necklace.
    Linda
    idalouisejewelry.blogspot.com

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  44. Dry GulchMarch 30, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Wonderful necklace, love the colors.

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  45. gelfling50March 30, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    WOW this piece is cool daddio It is brilliant. Thank you for sharing it with us all, bye for now and Happy beading

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  46. Linda YounkmanMarch 30, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Love the color combination and what you did with your bead soup. Please enter me in the drawing. I would love to win this gorgeous piece.

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  47. PiPaMarch 30, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    This is so cool!

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  48. AnnMarch 30, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    Great first BSBP piece. I really like the way you used the sari ribbon.

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  49. vovsblogMarch 30, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Beautiful Design well done! (Im in Ireland so dont enter me just wanted to leave a comment anyway)

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  50. Lori JeanMarch 30, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    I really love the color combination and all of the copper wire wrapping you incorporated. VERY BEAUTIFUL!!!! I would love and be so honored to win this piece of art.

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  51. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Brillant ! Love the focal in particular <3

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  52. SydneyMarch 30, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    I am soooo impressed with your work, and it would be an honor to sport that necklace!! Nice work.

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  53. april grinawayMarch 30, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    Enter me! I love your work!

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  54. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    The focal is to die for, and I love the ribbons, what a great necklace!

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  55. The Cabby CrafterMarch 30, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    You made a beautiful necklace! The sari ribbon adds color and femiine touch to your piece.

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  56. The Cabby CrafterMarch 30, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Very beautiful necklace! Am a new follower too.

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  57. ChelleMarch 30, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Simply beautiful.. I love fibers used in designs.

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  58. AnonymousMarch 30, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    Love that necklace - it's one of the coolest things I've seen today! And yeah, I'd love to win it:)

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  59. Elizabeth BeadsMarch 30, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Fantastic necklace!

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  60. CherylMarch 30, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Love the necklace you created. That focal piece is fantastic! I would love to win it.

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  61. Elsie Deliz-FonsecaMarch 30, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    beautiful necklace

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  62. Maddy*MooMarch 30, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Looks great! Those colours work so well together!

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  63. Jan PetekMarch 30, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    I really like how you put the pieces together with the ribbon! Very pretty! I would love it!

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  64. Pam ChesbroMarch 30, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Beautiful and creative work. Nice use of the ribbon. And a gift drawing too...very generous and gracious. Please enter me.

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  65. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    So very pretty. Great job!!!

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  66. Brittany Kuhlman, COC, CPC, CCCMarch 30, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    Your necklace came out beautifully. I especially love how you used the ribbon. Great job!

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  67. Deelitful Boudoir PhotographyMarch 30, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    I would love to wear the necklace! Great color combination!

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  68. LizMarch 30, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    Really nice use of Soup ingredients. Simmered to perfection.

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  69. KimberlyMarch 31, 2013 at 12:25 AM

    Beautiful! I think your piece came together fabulously!

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  70. la mar de bonitaMarch 31, 2013 at 2:01 AM

    Beautiful necklace! I love the way you used the silk ribbon!

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  71. Krafty Max OriginalsMarch 31, 2013 at 5:28 AM

    Very nice... I love the look of the side clasp and it must be VERY soft on the neck!! ~KM http://kraftymax.blogspot.com/2013/03/7th-bead-soup-blog-party-reveal-33113.html

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  72. Mulligan Stew JewelryMarch 31, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    I would wear this necklace for sure! Love the design. I too would like to be added to the list of contestants to win it!

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  73. LaurieMarch 31, 2013 at 9:50 AM


    This is beautiful

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  74. AbbyMarch 31, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    I just found your blog today and am now a follower! Your necklace is gorgeous, and it would be so much fun to wear. Please enter me in your drawing.

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  75. EB Bead and Metal Works, LLCMarch 31, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Wow - your truly rocked your goodies! Love how it all came together and I would love to be entered to win it!

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  76. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Beautiful pieces!

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  77. Sea of DreamsMarch 31, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    I love looking at your necklace...so many pretty pieces to see!

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  78. coffeeaddictMarch 31, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    gorgeous :-D

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  79. Kumi FisherMarch 31, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Love the asymmetric design!

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  80. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    That is a beautiful design! I love your soldered links, they create a feeling of airiness in the necklace. Awesome work!

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  81. shellyMarch 31, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    i love the way you incorporate wire wrapping in your design. i also love to make new pieces out of old jewelry! the necklace is striking!

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  82. The Creative KlutzMarch 31, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    beautiful piece - I love the balance of the colours =)

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  83. WhimsyMarch 31, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    What a great and creative use of your soup ingredients. I love the colors and interesting shape of the focal. Beautiful work.

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  84. RachelMarch 31, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    I love the colors of your necklace! Those red rondelle beads you added near the focal look delicious!

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  85. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Gorgeous!!! Beautiful job! Enter me for the drawing please!

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  86. Lori BergmannMarch 31, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    I love how your necklace turned out! Such a cool design and I really love the asymmetrical balance! *Ü*

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  87. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Love the colors and that great focal. You did a fantastic job it came together beautifully!

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  88. Lori BergmannMarch 31, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Oops! I forgot to say that I would LOVE to entered in your drawing to win this too! *Ü*

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  89. MimiMarch 31, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Such a wonderful creation and yes, I would love to be entered in the drawing :)

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  90. Lilyweeds at Augusta Kent StudioMarch 31, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    lovely creation. ~diana

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  91. lamplight craftsMarch 31, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    Pretty design.

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  92. JuLeeMarch 31, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    You are actually going to be giving this beauty away?!? Count me in. I would be honored to wear it.

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  93. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    Your finished piece turned out beautifully! I would love to win this!

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  94. UnknownApril 1, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    Love, love, love this necklace. I love how you wire wrapped the pendant and the pop of red among the cool blue. And I love how you used the ribbon too. You did a wonderful job with your soup. Cooked to perfection.
    Janeen B.

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  95. Shari ReplogleApril 1, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Beautiful design! I love all of the copper with the fibers.

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  96. CynthiaApril 1, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    I love your necklace. I think I would have been stumped by the folcal - but you worked it!! Really really good job! If I were to win this, I would wear it constantly!

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  97. UnknownApril 1, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    Very pretty, I really like the colors and the silk too! Have a Blessed day!

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  98. Shai WilliamsApril 1, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    What a great necklace! I love how you connected that very unusual focal.

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  99. RainApril 1, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Oh I just love this and I would love to be entered in your contest. This piece reminds me of ladybugs and the harmony of colors is perfect.

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  100. Karen MitchellApril 1, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    Great design! I'd love to win it but in in Australia so I don't qualify :(

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  101. anafiassaApril 1, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    What a delightful piece... I absolutely love the color combination, and the way you combined all of the different elements. You are very talented! :D

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  102. Lupe MeterApril 1, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Love your design...what an awesome focal!! Love the color combination too! Beautiful!!

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  103. Kat BMApril 1, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    wonderful design, love the wire links you made

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  104. re-makerApril 2, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    You've created a beautiful piece!

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  105. ChellesApril 2, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Beautiful necklace! That pendant would have thrown me for a loop, but you handled it perfectly!

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  106. AliMcApril 2, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    SO glad I found your blog during the hop! I am a new follower, love your work that I have seen so far, still looking back through some of your archived posts :)

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  107. AnonymousApril 2, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Love your design. Good balance. I would be honored if I could wear your piece! Put me in.

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  108. sallaApril 2, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    I adore the asymmetrical design and the messy wirewrapping! I know from trying that the messy look can be harder to do than a nice neat wrap!

    I would LOVE to be entered to win this necklace!

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  109. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    The necklace would be a wonderful addition to my collection...so please consider this a request to be entered to win! It is beautiful! Love everything about it. Thanks for sharing!

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  110. BobbieApril 2, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    What a fun and funky piece - I really like how you treated the focal. And it would look fantastic as a part of my jewelry collection!

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  111. AliciaApril 3, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    A very organic piece - I love how you mixed the elements of your soup in this whimsical necklace!

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  112. UnknownApril 3, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    I love your necklace, Briana. So creative and a lovely composition. I'm in the 3rd reveal....just hopping by to see everybody's bead soup pieces. Too bad I live in Canada and can't win your necklace because I would really like it!

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  113. UnknownApril 3, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    I really like what you created from the soup, very creative. Would love to win your beautiful necklace, please enter me!

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  114. NchantmeApril 4, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    Very nice creations! Congratulations!

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  115. UnknownApril 4, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    This is so pretty. Love the colors and mix of textures. Would love to win it!

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  116. RanaLeaApril 5, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    What a fun necklace! Love how you used the focal!

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  117. Roxanne MendozaApril 5, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    That's a beautiful necklace! So nice of you to give it away :) ps...I followed your blog too!

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  118. Barbara MasonApril 5, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    Such an unusual focal piece - and I just really like what you did with it...

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  119. Carol D.April 5, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    Love the colors and design of this necklace. Good work!

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  120. SusanmApril 6, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    Great design - it really highlights the focal.

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  121. Miz MowseApril 6, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    Loved the way you used the beads to compliment the design on the focal !

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  122. BevApril 7, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    I love the piece you made with your bead soup! I love the idea of using suri ribbon and will have to look into how to do it!

    Thanks for offering this piece as a prize - Pick me please! I'd love to win this!

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  123. baymoondesignApril 8, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    I love the necklace that you created. I would love to win it. It speaks to me. I would be thrilled to wear it.

    I am now following your blog!

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  124. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    What a pretty piece!

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  125. PeikkonenApril 9, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Yummy soup! (not from US, otherwise would definitely enter :) )

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  126. glassymomApril 11, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE your soup!! I would love the opportunity to win it too!
    Your bullet necklace you made is really wonderful and I loved that you included the story behind it.
    sue

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  127. brandiApril 12, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    ~i adore sari silk...its raw unique feel and look...i love how you incorporated it into a necklace...a beautiful pieces created...much love light and blessings~

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  128. UnknownApril 12, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Your work is amazing!! I love what you did with your soup.
    You are very talented with a WOW factor of 10+

    Happy Creating
    Tracie
    http://homeofthepurskey.blogspot.com

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  129. AnonymousApril 14, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Gorgeous piece - the addition of the sari silk adds great texture to it!

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  130. AndraApril 15, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    What a beautiful necklace! I love how you wrapped it to create your focal design. I can't believe you would give it away. Whoever wins it will have a treasure to keep forever!!

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  131. UnknownApril 16, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    This is a wonderful design. I love the way you incorporated the elements and wish I could wire wrap silk like that and have it 'hang on'! lolol Just lovely. Congratulations on a big success for your first Bead Soup!

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  132. UnknownApril 16, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    Love the colors! It looks like a ladybug! Amazing

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  133. UnknownApril 26, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    What a fab soup, you have turned it all into a fantastic necklace, the sari ribbon really brings it all together.

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  134. CraftyHopeMay 7, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    I do love the combination of blue and red and you did a fantastic job highlighting those two colors in this necklace. The untreated copper worked out better than I would have thought as well. Great job!!

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