March 25, 2017

Bead Soup Blog Party Reveal - Bead Hoarders Edition


It's finally here!  I've been dying to show you this piece for some time now and had to keep it a big secret until today!  The lovely Lori McDaniel Anderson is once again hosting a Bead Soup blog party and this time it's the Hoarders Edition (which is pretty appropriate for me).  I was paired up with Amy Severino who sent me a beautiful fused glass pendant (by Jody Peterson) she'd been hoarding along with a pretty selection of beads:


Amy said she'd had this pendant in her stash for almost seven years and had looked at it hundreds of times with grand intentions but the piece just never made it to her beading table.  She said she was a little sad to part with it, but she's a big fan of Lori's swaps and hops so in the spirit of the party she sent it.  I'm sure hoping she likes what I did with her treasure.  


I'm really not sure why the pendant read "spring flower" to me - maybe it was the sparks of pink and green in the glass.  You know macrame is my thing, but to be a little daring I tried a sort of 3-D flower, then attached it to a ring to hold the pendant.  It seemed to be missing something, so I added some macrame leaves (with the sparkly little beads down the centers) and presto!


This necklace is definitely out of my comfort zone, but I'm really pleased with how it turned out.  Many thanks to Amy for the pendant and inspiration and to Lori for hosting these inspirational hops that bring so many artists together.  Here's a peek at what I sent to Amy:


Amy's blog is at Amybeads - I can't wait to see what she did with the cute little Marla James owl I sent to her.  I've loved this little guy for ages but just haven't ever found the right project for him.

I hope you'll join me to see what everyone else has made.  Lori will have the list of participants up here.  Happy hopping!!


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50 comments:

  1. Therese's TreasuresMarch 25, 2017 at 12:08 AM

    Hi Sherri,
    OMG! you out did yourself on this one, it is jaw dropping beautiful! I know that Amy is going to be blown away with your creation using the pendant that she sent to you.
    Therese

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  2. BonnieMarch 25, 2017 at 1:08 AM

    Wow, this lovely piece will make a statement wherever you go! Absolutely beautiful.

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  3. YvetteMarch 25, 2017 at 5:00 AM

    Stunning work! I don't think I've seen a macrame rose before, beautiful.

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  4. Amy S.March 25, 2017 at 5:42 AM

    Yes, what Therese said - I'M BLOWN AWAY!! That flower is spectacular and I love the way you used the little crystals in the center of the leaves. This is a showstopper, so beautiful. What an absolutely unique way to use the soup. Thanks for your great beads and the great pendant!

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    1. UnknownMarch 26, 2017 at 7:49 PM

      Thanks, Amy! I was stumped for a bit at first and I really don't know what made me think of a pink flower, but I love how it came out. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  5. UnknownMarch 25, 2017 at 7:25 AM

    This is beautiful, Sherry! I love how that rose turned out. What a clever way to frame that pendant! And the beads in the leaves? Perfect!

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  6. Donna Sharp GeurinMarch 25, 2017 at 7:37 AM

    Sherry, I am also blown away, this is stunning and I am so proud of you. I cannot stop looking at the rose and pendant. The leaves with the crystals just set them both off. What a stunning work of art. Love, Love it. Thank you for sharing.

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  7. Becky PancakeMarch 25, 2017 at 9:17 AM

    Amazing necklace Sherri. Your design is really creative and unique. The beads in the leaf is the perfect touch.

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  8. TanyaMarch 25, 2017 at 9:32 AM

    Wow! That rose is amazing! I can't even imagine how you did it, and it goes so well with the pendant Amy sent. I'll echo others as I am also blown away by how it all came together.

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  9. PepitaMarch 25, 2017 at 9:54 AM

    Wow, I'm blown away! The rose and the leaves are gorgeous and complete perfectly the pendant. And I love the way you've put all of the parts together, it's definitely a work of art.
    Alenka

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  10. Ann SchroederMarch 25, 2017 at 10:51 AM

    Wow! I love this necklace. When I first saw it, I thought "Incredible beaded flower. Interesting she didn't use macrame" and then I realized the flower is macrame! Very beautiful combination with the pendant.

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  11. SaundraGMarch 25, 2017 at 11:27 AM

    As always I admire your creativity. Such a pretty piece.

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  12. SarahMarch 25, 2017 at 11:44 AM

    That's completely exquisite! I love it!

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  13. lisivonabcMarch 25, 2017 at 12:11 PM

    Such a creative necklace - like it very much!

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  14. UnknownMarch 25, 2017 at 12:36 PM

    Beautiful and unique necklace. Your bead weaving is beautiful.

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  15. Barb FernaldMarch 25, 2017 at 3:18 PM

    What an amazing piece! Your macrame is the perfect compliment to the pendant. It is really so unusual and happy. I love the added beads in the leaves. They bring everything together. What a success you had with your soup!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 25, 2017 at 3:26 PM

    This is gorgeous. I didn't see a spring flower in that pendant, but what you did with it really looks fabulous, and it works! Great idea!

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  17. bailaoraMarch 25, 2017 at 4:06 PM

    absolutely amazing floral necklace! I love it!

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  18. BobbieMarch 25, 2017 at 4:30 PM

    Sherry, what a great combination of your macrame skills and this lovely pendant - and what a creative vision! Really nice necklace.

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  19. Lori AndersonMarch 25, 2017 at 5:47 PM

    First off, your macrame has always been a favorite of mine (I just can't even figure out how you do the things you do!) but to do a 3D piece, amazing! I think the combination of flowers with that pendant is perfect!

    I also admired the flower you sent to your partner, the one you painted -- I'd love to buy one!

    Thank you so much for coming to the party!

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  20. AnonymousMarch 25, 2017 at 7:44 PM

    Well clearly you are in your comfort zone now; that is a fabulous idea. I love it. Also, don't hate me because Lori wants the painted Lucite flowers you sent me so long ago. Shhh. I have some left I can send her as a Hostess gift. ;P
    Someone used one of the polymer clay clasps you made also. You are so talented in so many different crafts and we're not letting you forget it.

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    1. UnknownMarch 26, 2017 at 7:52 PM

      Well that solves that mystery LOL. I was wondering where Lori saw a flower!

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  21. Treesee's Hilltop HavenMarch 25, 2017 at 8:37 PM

    Wow! Micro macrame. Such a unique style. I love what you have done.

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  22. UnknownMarch 25, 2017 at 9:24 PM

    All I can say is WOW!!!

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  23. Leslie S.March 25, 2017 at 10:48 PM

    You are so talented! I love your creations.

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  24. Terri Del SignoreMarch 25, 2017 at 11:52 PM

    So intrequit and lovely!!

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  25. JanineMarch 26, 2017 at 2:06 AM

    Amazing!!! No other words than Amazing!!!

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  26. Divya NMarch 26, 2017 at 10:09 AM

    The rose is super gorgeous and I wouldn't have believed that it was macrame had I not seen it on your blog --LOL

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  27. baymoondesignMarch 26, 2017 at 10:37 AM

    Your beaded rose is just stunning. You created a beautiful necklace! Well done!

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  28. vonnaMarch 26, 2017 at 10:44 AM

    I am a big fan of your work Sherri and this is fabulous..

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  29. craftydMarch 26, 2017 at 1:02 PM

    Gorgeous necklace, always love your macrame work.
    Dolores

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  30. UnknownMarch 26, 2017 at 5:14 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

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  31. UnknownMarch 27, 2017 at 8:13 PM

    This is so spectacular! You do beautiful work!

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  32. Carol D.March 27, 2017 at 9:49 PM

    I love the micro-macrame flower with the focal bead. So great! You might have just encouraged me to try macrame again.

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  33. CraftyHopeMarch 27, 2017 at 10:04 PM

    That big, bright flower is so unexpected with such a dark focal. But you totally made it work! It's a statement piece in the best way possible. Happy spring!!

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  34. Skyline BeadsMarch 27, 2017 at 11:38 PM

    I never would have thought to put those together - what an unexpected surprise! Beautiful!

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  35. LizMarch 28, 2017 at 8:52 PM

    Wow! wow! wow! Now that is a real stunner! Amazing!

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  36. KimMarch 29, 2017 at 3:19 PM

    Wow Shari, this is amazing. I love your flower and leaves, they go with the pendant perfectly. Wow!

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  37. joyMarch 29, 2017 at 6:59 PM

    You really have a gift. I'm amazed at the finished product - so artistic, creative and gorgeous. Great job.

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  38. joyMarch 29, 2017 at 6:59 PM

    You really have a gift. I'm amazed at the finished product - so artistic, creative and gorgeous. Great job.

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  39. KellyMarch 30, 2017 at 9:25 PM

    That is an absolute stunner. As I love roses and flowers in general, your necklace just makes me happy. It is uniquely wonderful!

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  40. Elizabeth BeadsMarch 30, 2017 at 9:42 PM

    Incredible and creative work. Love it.

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  41. AnnApril 1, 2017 at 11:13 PM

    Beautiful, I don't think I've ever seen a macrame rose before. Very creative!

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  42. BluMoonApril 3, 2017 at 1:08 PM

    A lovely macrame rose Sherri, it is an unusual craft these days but you do it so beautifully, amazing!

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  43. UnknownApril 3, 2017 at 6:07 PM

    That is a Fabulous intreprtation of the fused glass bead!!! I just Love it! Great Job Sherri!!

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  44. JasvantiApril 7, 2017 at 1:48 PM

    your work is beautiful, I love the macrame flower!!

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