Friday, September 16, 2011

The soup is done

Well here it is, my finished soup.  I had to take the pictures with my ipad at work because I forgot to leave it at home for my daughter to take them.  I'm really not sure if it's finished yet.  I like it but it's pretty simple.  I was a bit afraid of taking away from the beauty of the focal.  I used the enameled wire to do the wrapped loop and the small enameled beads for the fringe.  I have a bunch more to use but I may be posting more in a while:)

Thanks again to my partner Lynne Bowland, see what she's made with the beads I've sent her here.
http://islandgirlsinsights.blogspot.com/

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102 comments:

  1. JenniSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    The style is simple but effective...you really notice the focal.
    jenni

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  2. IslandgirlSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Looks great! Hope you had fun with your first bead soup!

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  3. EB Bead and Metal Works, LLCSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Nice job with the focal! Love how you kept it simple and the fringe and chain!

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  4. JoSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    That is lovely! Lynne's beads are beautiful.

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  5. earthlyjewelsSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Simple and yet its so pretty! I love the focal!

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  6. TracySeptember 17, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    What a lovely focal to have received in your soup. :)

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  7. moonlitfantaseasSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    a very pretty necklace!

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  8. UnknownSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    I agree, the focal is gorgeous.

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  9. VSSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    What a beautiful soup you made my friend, your work is truly stunning!! Thanks for sharing & all I can say is yummmmmy!!!

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  10. Pam @ The Blue BetweenSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    It's perfectly simple - I think that is my favorite Lynne-style bead - it looks great with copper.

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  11. EmandaJSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Lovely, simple and elegant. We're all being pushed outside our comfort zones -- with amazing results!

    Enjoy the hop,
    Emanda

    http://artemisiastudio.blogspot.com/2011/09/bead-soup-reveal.html

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  12. Recycled Cottage & GardenSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Excellent! It is great as is but I'm sure it will look equally as wonderful if you add to it. You have a great touch.

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  13. Christine AltmillerSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    very pretty!

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  14. cw whitedogjewelrySeptember 17, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    very nice focal

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  15. UnknownSeptember 17, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    I really like this,the size of the chain works so well w/ the bead. & of course, you can't go wrong w/ such a fab green bead;) (as for your comment on mine, I will probably wear it off center per the second shot of the necklace)

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  16. Courtney BreulSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    I love the blue and copper together and that focal, STUNNING. Beautiful job!

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  17. Brittany Kuhlman, COC, CPC, CCCSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    What a beautiful, simple design! Very elegant. Great work!

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  18. HollySeptember 17, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Love the simplicity of this piece! The dangles really accent that lovely focal, and you are right, too much would've been well, too much!

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  19. Pretty ThingsSeptember 17, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    I am SO sorry for being late — today our internet provider decided to crash. My stress level is through the roof, to say the least! They’re still working on it, but it’s like dial-up.

    Sometimes the best things are simple. You chose a great chain, and the bead is gorgeous. Just look at my piece and you'll see an exercise in "ummm...." as most people are politely dancing around the "yeah, I think you're right, it needs to be redone". WHICH I WOULD RATHER THEY SAY than not be honest about their feelings, really. I just am still stuck.

    And knowing you, this is just your style!

    I hope you enjoyed yourself, and I hope you’ll participate again!

    Love, Lori

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  20. ShymeSeptember 17, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Pretty necklace!

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  21. Shay StoneSeptember 17, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Nicely done and a sweet way to draw the eye to the focal :)

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  22. T...September 17, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    beautiful!

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  23. Lupe MeterSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Beautiful focal pendant! Pretty necklace!

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  24. ChristineSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Beautiful job w/the focal!

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  25. MaggieSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    What a beautiful bead Lynne sent you and you did a perfect job complimenting it.

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  26. Cindy CimaSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Very attractive! Good job with that beautiful focal!

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  27. WendySeptember 17, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    I think you did a great job! Your necklace is elegant and beautiful! :)

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  28. CarrieSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    This is a very wearable piece of jewelry. What I would consider great vacation jewelry, it goes with most anything and it is simply wonderful. Nice job.
    Carrie T.

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  29. BluMoonSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Very nice love the focal such a pretty colour!

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    Love it - I think you made the right choice in keeping it simple, the focal speaks for itself. However, I'm pleased you added the dangles, it adds depth to the whole piece.

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  31. Cindy GimbroneSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    I love simplicity in my own personal designs. Clean, simple lines sometimes showcase an art bead you love. I adore the simplicity of your design and definitely would be something I would wear. Love it!

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  32. Clayworks by Lisa BoucherSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Really nice finished piece Ann! Love that focal with the dangles. Very pretty!

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  33. ChristineSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Personally, I'm all about simple design, and this one is just terrific!

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  34. Carol TannahillSeptember 18, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Very pretty necklace! Keeping it simple allows you to really focus on the focal and the copper helps really accent it as well. Great design!

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  35. CandiceSeptember 18, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    The simplicity makes this piece stunning!

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  36. Alice CraddickSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    simple can be elegant!! The fringe is very nicely done. It is a beautiful piece. It will be a joy to wear!
    Alice's Beads and Baubles

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  37. KateSeptember 18, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Simple and classy! Great job.

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  38. DanaSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    The focal is such a huge statement that I think you did right by keeping the necklace simple with the chain. Good job.

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  39. Karin SlatonSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I think you framed the focal brilliantly!

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  40. MariannaSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    lovely work! Beautifully done!

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  41. CorySeptember 18, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Truly a case where less is more. Lovely simplicity.

    Thanks for the sweet kudos to my soup.

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  42. RedGreenQueenSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Nice, you have set off the focal beautifully!

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  43. Shannon ChomanczukSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    I like simple and wearable so it's very well done.

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  44. SandraSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Elegant and simple, love the tassle. What a gorgeous focal.

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  45. Marie CrampSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    simple elegance! I say don't change a thing!

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  46. The Last Day OneSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Just lovely, sometimes simple is just fine!

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  47. Here Bead DragonsSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Beautiful looking piece.
    ~cryssT

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  48. KayzKreationzSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    So dainty and simple. I really like it. And the fringe at the bottom of the focal is a nice touch.

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  49. AndreaSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Copper and blue so perfect together. Your picture came out just fine

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  50. ReginaSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    There is beauty in keeping it simple, specially with such a gorgeous bead. You have made a beautiful necklace.

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  51. JuLeeSeptember 18, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    I agree, simple is better with a beautiful focal. Well done.

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  52. Laura TwifordSeptember 18, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    You know, when it's simple like this, it's more likely to be worn on a regular basis which i think does the focal the most justice, it is beautiful!

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  53. Myléne HillamSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    It's a beautiful focal and the dangles add just the right amount of movement to it.

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  54. SkyeSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    I'm sure you'll think of several different things to try to change about this necklace but truthfully, I'd be afraid of doing too much... the simplicity of it with just the dangles beneath it, really makes it work. You could try alternative ideas or sizes for the chain itself, but as far as beads go, I'd just leave it :) The easiest way for you to decide is for you to wear it and keep stealing glances in the mirror to decide what you like or don't like :)

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  55. bwheatherSeptember 19, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Gorgeous bead. I love that you've showed it off to best advantage here. Great stuff. ;-)

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  56. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Never be afraid of simple when you do it clean and smart - like you did. The chain complements the focal well. Nice!

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  57. StaceySeptember 19, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    What a beautiful focal you got to work with - I can see why you would want to keep it simple - to let that piece shine! Nice work!!!

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  58. Serena TrentSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Wonderful Job!

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  59. Chris HansenSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    I think your simple treatment displays Lynne's focal best - and the dangles add a little movement for extra interest - very cool!

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  60. BeadaholiqueSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Such a lovely piece. I love the simplicity of it-- it really lets the focal shine!

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  61. Snazzy Doodle DesignsSeptember 19, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    I really like the simplicity of it. The focal is really awesome

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  62. BobbieSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    What a lovely treatment of that beautiful focal - pretty, pretty, pretty!

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  63. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Have to agree with most of the other commenters..I think the "simple" approach works best here with that focal. I love your necklace!

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  64. Palimpa LimSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Another simple piece that lets the focal speak for itself :) Sometimes this is just the best! This focal is beautiful, it doesn't need any frame or support, and you have been wise enough to see it. Pretty!

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  65. Wendy & Megan ChamberlainSeptember 20, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Beautiful focal for which you have created a wonderful necklace.

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  66. m.e.September 20, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    You showed off that gorgeous focal perfectly !!!
    Great Soup!
    m.e. :)

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  67. beautifullybrokenmeSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Great job showcasing that beautiful focal! :)

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  68. kimmykatsSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    What a beautiful focal you had to create with. I love the simple lines you came up with. Lovey necklace and welcome to blogging!

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  69. AquariartSeptember 20, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    That focal is so detailed and pretty by itself I think you did just the right thing with just the trio of dangles and chain. Very nice soup.

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  70. JennySeptember 20, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Good instinct - it really is a lovely focal! What are you going to do with the rest of your stash?

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  71. SueBeadsSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Simple, but it shows the focal off so well! Very nice!

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  72. Heather DeSimoneSeptember 20, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    This is so beautiful! I love the lampwork bead & the tassels are perfect!
    Thanks for visiting my blog - I was a late poster!
    :-)

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  73. NoemiSeptember 20, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    i had the same "problem". My focal was so pretty on itself that doing anything to it was just the way of ruin it.

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  74. AnnSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    @jennifer (can I do that on a blog?). I'm pretty sure the other focal and the other enameled beads will become bracelets. I need to get some more substantial bronze or copper wire though, at least for the enameled ones. I think I can go back to my comforavle silver for the other focal:)

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  75. ShirleySeptember 20, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    I like the simplicity of this piece. Sometimes, a little is all that is needed! I like the size of the chain with the focal too. Great job!

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  76. Sweet FreedomSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    The simplicity of your design really allows that gorgeous focal to shine!

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  77. Sweet Willow DesignsSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Simple and sweet with nice dangle complements.

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  78. gail vanderster-zwang aka angelmooseSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    love the way you used your focal and the danglies hanging from them!

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  79. CraftyHopeSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Simple can be hard to do, especially in a challenge like this one. You did a really excellent job highlighting your focal just enough. Smile! It's beautiful!

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  80. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Simple but very lovely!

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  81. ~IngridSeptember 22, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    I like the simplicity of the necklace. You don't always have to have something that has stuff teeming through it to be beautiful. Simple. Is. Good. In this case, great!

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  82. ChrissySeptember 23, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Beautiful necklace...and the focal bead is amazing!

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  83. CynthiaSeptember 24, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Beautiful simplicity, that's what appeals to me. Nicely done!

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  84. SoulsFireDesignsSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Simple and gorgeous! That focal is just delicious! I love the dangles beneath :)

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  85. RebeccaSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Gorgeous focal! I would wear this all the time :-)

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  86. DorisSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    wonderful, that copper fits with the focal!!!
    Grüßle
    Doris

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  87. Third Eye GypsySeptember 26, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Simple and beautiful. This piece looks great for every day wear. Great work!

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  88. ManuelaSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    A lovely piece of jewelry, beautiful work you did.

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  89. Geanina September 29, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Beautiful!I also agree - simple is the best with this gorgeous focal. Love the contrasting colours (chain/beads). Well done !
    Geanina :)

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  90. TerriSeptember 29, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Gorgeous beads and the simplicity makes them shine! Soup-er job!

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  91. ManekiSeptember 29, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Lovely necklace! I really like the simple design and the colours. Great job!

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  92. Cheryl K RoeSeptember 29, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Love it, beautiful focal and clasp. I would definitely not change it.

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  93. JudySeptember 29, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Nice elegant design, lovely pendant!

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  94. AnonymousOctober 2, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    I like this necklace because it's simple and I also like the chain you chose. Gold and turquoise combines perfectly!
    Ambra

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  95. Karen WilliamsOctober 3, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    What a beautiful focal you had to work with! I love Lynne's beads. It will be fun to wear.

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  96. LolaOctober 17, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Your necklace has all the components of what I refer to as the perfect necklace: chain, beautiful focal bead, and a dangly bead cluster. I love it!

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  97. LisaOctober 18, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Love your bead soup piece. I, too, had a beautiful focal that I thought should not be 'fancied' up too much. You did a great job with yours! Thanks for visiting my blog! Hope you enjoy your blogging adventure. I seem to visit more than I post, but I love the visiting!! Have a great week!

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  98. Kathleen Lange KlikOctober 25, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    I like the simplicity and I really like the beaded fringe that you added to the pendant!

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  99. horimarikaNovember 5, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    It's simply great!

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  100. Miri AgassiNovember 8, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    What looks simple is sometimes a great job, and good thinking. Great job!!

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  101. Amy FMarch 11, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Very pretty - and that bead with the dangles is stunning!

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  102. Sandi VolpeMarch 11, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Very pretty, love the simplicity!

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