Friday, March 24, 2017

Bead Soup Blog Party Hoarders' Edition

Well, it's been a few years but Lori Anderson has put together another great bead swap/blog hop.  This time it's not only blogs but Pinterest, if you don't have one.  This one is a totally different concept from the others.  Rather than finding out what our partner liked or disliked, we were told to get out our hoards and choose something that we've held onto for some time and have it ready to go before we even knew who our partner was😊  You would think this would be easier but some of us (ok, I) hoard almost all my beads.  Picking something out was going to be difficult.

I was a day late sending mine out to my partner, Donna Marie Hanna, who you should visit as well.  Donna turned out to be a fellow procrastinator so I didn't have to feel too guilty.

Here is what I received with a wonderful note explaining why the beads were special. 

I love the cigar box which is from her mother's collection, both the turquoise and coral beads were picked out with family members and so, are not just beads but memories.  I have not yet been able to use the coral beads but plan on doing so.

I contemplated the beads for weeks and, as you might suspect due to my procrastination comment, had to take a PTO day on Thursday to finally turn those thoughts into a piece of jewelry.  I like it, it turned out to match the picture in my head almost exactly.  However, since the first try worked out, my backup earrings plan needed more turquoise so I will have to search through my own hoard to finish off some other things.  In the meantime, here is the main piece.   I don't have a mannequin, so I had to make due with the back of a chair.                                                                                               


Now hop back to Lori's blog for the full list of participants and spend some time checking out all of the pretties.  http://www.prettythingsblog.com/2017/03/welcome-to-bead-soup-blog-party-bead.html                                             

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58 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 25, 2017 at 2:59 AM

    A lovely necklace, that I'm sure you'll wear over and over again. Turquoise is always stunning.

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    1. AnnMarch 25, 2017 at 11:22 AM

      Thank you, I did wear it on Friday. I still think it might go to a friend though, as I think of her when I look at it.

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  2. gelfling50March 25, 2017 at 7:08 AM

    Gorgeous

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  3. SarahMarch 25, 2017 at 7:56 AM

    What an incredibly elegant necklace!

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  4. Ann SchroederMarch 25, 2017 at 8:22 AM

    Very pretty necklace! It's so fun when they match the idea in your head.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 25, 2017 at 9:23 AM

    Beautiful necklace~ Love how you highlighted the turquoise focal.
    Terry Matuszyk Pink Chapeau Vintage Jewelry

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    1. AnnMarch 25, 2017 at 11:23 AM

      Thank you, I like how the amber works with the turquoise as well.

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  6. baymoondesignMarch 25, 2017 at 11:51 AM

    Your necklace is very pretty. I love turquoise.

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    1. AnnMarch 25, 2017 at 4:09 PM

      Thank you, I don't use a lot of turquoise but I really like the way it looked with the chain, wire and amber.

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  7. bailaoraMarch 25, 2017 at 12:35 PM

    stunning, elegant necklace!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 25, 2017 at 1:43 PM

    You started with a great selection that could have gone several different directions stylistically, so it's interested to see what you chose to do. That's why I love these hops.

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    1. AnnMarch 25, 2017 at 4:10 PM

      Thank you, yes it could have and it's always great to see how people work with selections picked out by others.

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  9. Terri Del SignoreMarch 25, 2017 at 2:40 PM

    Very pretty!!

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  10. UnknownMarch 25, 2017 at 4:22 PM

    Turquoise is one of my favorite colors, and also stones. Your necklace is beautiful.

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    1. AnnMarch 25, 2017 at 8:46 PM

      Thank you, I think this is my first use of turquoise though I'm sure I have some hoarded myself:)

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  11. Becky PancakeMarch 25, 2017 at 6:42 PM

    Good job Ann. I like your necklace.

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  12. Durango LivingMarch 25, 2017 at 6:59 PM

    I love what you did. Elegant in its simplicity.

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  13. vonnaMarch 26, 2017 at 5:43 AM

    It's so fun to create layering necklaces with bead horde beads! I love what you did with this one..

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  14. joyMarch 26, 2017 at 7:08 AM

    I love the simple design (my favorite style, and my birthstone). Great job on your soup.

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  15. MariannaMarch 26, 2017 at 8:13 AM

    Beautiful necklace! I love turquoise!

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  16. AnnMarch 26, 2017 at 9:13 AM

    Thank you, this was the first time I've used it. I will continue.

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  17. UnknownMarch 26, 2017 at 9:21 AM

    As I look at the various blogs, I stop & try to imagine what I'd do with those beads before scrolling down to see what was created. I have to admit that I've come back to these a few times & couldn't imagine anything. So, I finally scrolled down.

    Your necklace is PERFECT!!! It's like all these pieces were meant to go together...

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    1. AnnMarch 26, 2017 at 7:52 PM

      Thank you! They really were meant to go together but had to stew in my head for a month to do so.

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  18. BluMoonMarch 26, 2017 at 10:03 AM

    What a lovely necklace, that chain makes the turquoise really stand out.

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  19. NoemiMarch 26, 2017 at 10:20 AM

    I think we belong to the same club. The procrastinators club and co.
    You do work under pressure, you managed to make a beautiful necklace.
    And oh boy, I love that cigar box. Lucky you.

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    1. AnnMarch 26, 2017 at 7:53 PM

      Thank you, I love the cigar box too. I think I need to start hoarding cigar boxes now :D

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  20. LizMarch 26, 2017 at 10:52 AM

    The dangles on the turquoise focal add a fun whimsical touch.

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    1. AnnMarch 26, 2017 at 7:54 PM

      Thank you, they are amber beads that came from my partner on some vintage brass chain I've had for years.

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  21. Barb FernaldMarch 26, 2017 at 2:48 PM

    That necklace came out great! I bet you'll wear it a lot. I especially like the three reddish dangles with the turquoise focal. Nice pop of complimentary color!

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    1. AnnMarch 26, 2017 at 7:55 PM

      Thank you! I will wear it quite often unless I give it away:)

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  22. elisabeth March 26, 2017 at 6:48 PM

    Beautiful - Iove turquoise and you showed it off well!

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  23. Skyline BeadsMarch 26, 2017 at 9:27 PM

    Your necklace is beautiful!

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  24. Shai WilliamsMarch 28, 2017 at 11:10 AM

    Beautiful necklace! That is so my style.

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  25. UnknownMarch 29, 2017 at 7:40 PM

    Very cool color combo!

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    1. AnnMarch 30, 2017 at 8:11 PM

      Thank you, the colors were all thanks to what I received.

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  26. Lori AndersonMarch 30, 2017 at 5:57 AM

    It's very touching what she sent and how. I love what you made, too! And you know I couldn't have pulled this party off without you. Thank you so much!

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    1. AnnMarch 30, 2017 at 8:11 PM

      I agree and thank you! I think you would have done it regardless but I'm glad I could help :)

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  27. CraftyHopeMarch 30, 2017 at 5:04 PM

    I think it turned out really well and hate that you had to take a day off work to get it made. It looks like it was worth it though. I hope you had fun in the process.

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    1. AnnMarch 30, 2017 at 8:10 PM

      Thank you, and I have a lot of PTO (I've been at my company for 32 years) so it was ok for me to use a day to make up for my procrastination.

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  28. Deelitful Boudoir PhotographyMarch 30, 2017 at 9:53 PM

    I love the contrast of the red and turquoise. Beautiful piece!

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  29. AnnMarch 31, 2017 at 10:20 PM

    Thank you

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  30. Empty nester at lastApril 2, 2017 at 1:47 PM

    Stunning in it's simplicity yet to me sophistication! I really like the turquoise with red. Makes the red pop!

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  31. TerriApril 13, 2017 at 1:32 PM

    Simply Wonderful and Totally wearable! Red and turquoise are such a classic combo.

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