Oh My Goodness !!! This is a very exciting day for me and many many other bead lovers all over the world . First off before I get too carried away I would like to thank Lori Anderson the wonderful and strong lady who made the 8th Bead Soup Blog Party happen ...what a trooper , YOU ROCK ! Here is a link to her blog post where you will find all the links to everyone`s blog/reveal . Please check out all the cool creations . http://www.prettythingsblog.com/2014/05/welcome-to-8th-bead-soup-blog-party.html
Second is my partner in the swap Karen King , she is a wonderful lady with great taste ... thank you for the challenge and the beautiful soup that you sent . I can`t wait to see what she has made :D . Here is a link to her blog so you can see what she created also http://www.maverickbeads.blogspot.ca/ . Ok ( drumroll sounds !!! ) I made three different items all with the same theme mermaid/ocean . A necklace with a mermaid finding and the clasp , a slave bracelet with the labradorite focal and a pair of earrings . Please feel free to comment if you wish . Thanks for popping in for a visit , till next time ...
Lovely creations, with their sea inspired colors.
ReplyDeleteLooks fantastic, Karen. I love what you have done with the beads.
ReplyDeleteLovely pieces, so delicate and beachy! They make me quite nostalgic for summer!
ReplyDeleteThe first necklace is very beautiful..I like how you play with the colors!!!
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done. Lovely pieces.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely work well done!
ReplyDeleteOh so lovely! The colours work beautifully together. Fit for a mermaid princess :-)
ReplyDeleteThe colours in your pieces are so lovely and summery. Great to wear on holiday. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove the focal -- is it a stone? What kind? Beautiful colors of blue!
ReplyDeleteLove the blues and greens! Great job!
ReplyDeleteYes, that focal, it's gorgeous. And you found a great way to let these beads shine.
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Gorgeous pieces...I need them for my vacation wardrobe...Awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pieces and you combined the colors well!
ReplyDeletenice pieces! they go well together - and feel very mermaid-appropriate! I like the use of color too - the mostly blue and green with a bit of dark red. Goes well together!
ReplyDeleteLovely colour combination - they all remind me of a peaceful day at the beach.
ReplyDeleteSo so pretty, the colors are my favorite and go so well with your theme. Lovely pieces.
ReplyDeleteso feminine and romantic design! superb!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty pieces. Love the ocean, mermaid, shell theme. Very nice. Great job.
ReplyDeleteAdore these ocean-inspired pieces, Karen :) You did a fabulous job creating with your lovely soup :)
ReplyDeleteI have one of those mermaids and I've been waiting for a great idea -- you nailed it! I just love sea colors and living near so much water, it's a constant inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining the fun!
Beautiful pieces. I love the necklace focal.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty beachy pieces! Great set!
ReplyDeleteI can almost hear the waves crashing against the beach - just so lovely. <3 beachy pieces!
ReplyDeleteLinda A.
http://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com
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Such pretty pieces in summer colors. remind me of water...
ReplyDeleteoooh my favorite theme!! That mermaid is awesome and the pieces you made are perfect for her! Have a great summer taking the ocean with you whenever you wear your new jewelry :)
ReplyDeleteThe mermaid necklace and earrings are such a pretty set. The colors you chose and the bead links really enhance the focal. The bracelet is sweet too. Nice work with your soup!
ReplyDeleteYour pieces are just dreamy! I love the watery feel of them. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteYou have captured the mermaid theme just beautifully! I love each and every piece, the colors and findings complement the sea theme and convey sights of breezy beaches and the serene sea!
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