Saturday, March 3, 2012

Bead Soup Blog Party

My stash before...
 My Bead Soup REVEALED!
A classic Bella Vita Style "Cluster Necklace" - (handmade charm holder).

Hanging View
Handmade Bella Vita "Wire Wrapped Ring" made from a modern Czech glass button.
One of a kind earrings.
   The Bead Soup party has been a lot of fun for me. I think the funniest/best part of the whole experience is the fact that my partner, Amanda, and I sent each other one of the same beads (the purple ones at the bottom of the earring)! Amanda gave me a beautiful sterling silver and amethyst clasp but  I ended up not using it. I love it but liked gold tones better with this project. I'll use it on something for me though :)
  I hope you enjoy my projects and leave me some feedback! I am going to rest up so I can look at everyone's posts tomorrow. For a complete list of participants see my previous post via this link.
And Thank YOU Lori Anderson for organizing this!


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61 comments:

  1. tappingflamingoMarch 3, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    nice ring! I love when you see something unique, it's not everyday you see a ring in the BSBP

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  2. Keri Lee SereikaMarch 3, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Beautiful work! The ring is so pretty and the earrings are so very Anthropologie/JCrew! Yummalicious!

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  3. UnknownMarch 3, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    What a wonderful idea to turn the button into a ring! Love this. (And may have to borrow :)

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  4. AnnMarch 3, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    I think the ring is very impressive too. I never would have thought of it. Creativity at its best.

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  5. Lori AndersonMarch 3, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    That ring totally rocks! And I love that style of necklace, too!

    I hope you'll join me again in the summer!

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  6. Moobie GraceMarch 3, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    I adore that ring! It's bold and whimsical...just my style!

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  7. Bella Vita JewelryMarch 3, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Thanks for all the comments everyone! I have decided to auction my pieces and donate the money to charity. Not sure which charity yet. But each piece will be available via the auction. Watch my facebook fan page for details :)

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  8. elisabeth March 3, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Great pieces! Love the earrings, but then again, I am a sucker for beaded beads.

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  9. Giorgia RossiniMarch 3, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    I adore them, really good work!
    I'm a partecipant from Italy, I'm trying to visit all of you.
    this was really a great experience!
    ciao ciao

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  10. Lisa Michele CreationsMarch 3, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Wow..beautiful and elegant pieces! Very nice! I like what you did with the Czech. button...the ring!! :)

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  11. Julie Anne LeggettMarch 3, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    I like everything that you made, but I am really taken by the sweet little earrings. I could wear those anywhere.

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  12. LoriFMarch 3, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    Beautiful job! Love the jewelry in your header as well!

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  13. Nicole Valentine-RimmerMarch 3, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    That ring wow! Very pretty. Love your blog too what a gorgeous look to your page.

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  14. CharlieMarch 3, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    I love the dangle necklace! The ring is gorgeous too, what a great focal!

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  15. SabrinaMarch 3, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    Great work;) my favorite is the ring, its really gorgeous:)
    Lovely greetings
    Sabrina

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  16. JoanneMarch 3, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Very pretty pieces, I like them all very much. I especially like the ring :) x

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  17. WendyMarch 3, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Gorgeous! Love the style, it's definitely something I would wear! :)

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  18. Lori Bowring MichaudMarch 3, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    How funny that you sent each other some of the same beads! Beautiful necklace, I like the cluster style!

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  19. Loris GlassworksMarch 3, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Very nice use of your soup ingredients. I think I like the earrings the best. I love the beaded beads. Great colors too! Enjoy hopping around today.
    Cheers!
    Lori D.

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  20. JoMarch 3, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    I love everything that you've made, but wow! That focal bead is amazing! Such a great idea to use it for a ring.

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  21. UnknownMarch 3, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    Oh that ring! Love what you did with all your ingredients!

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  22. Shai WilliamsMarch 3, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    I just love the necklace. So classy and really stands out from the crowd.

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  23. Patti VanderbloemenMarch 3, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    That is the coolest ring ever! And the necklace and earrings are so sweet! Nice job!

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  24. Silver ParrotMarch 3, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    Great soup! Especially love what you did with the ring!

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  25. Krafty Max OriginalsMarch 4, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    WOW, love the ring!!! Great job!! ~KM

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  26. UnknownMarch 4, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Everything is lovely but that ring is out of this world gorgeous!

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  27. MariposaMarch 4, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    I love what you made with your beads!
    My favorite is the necklace.

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  28. AndraMarch 4, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Wonderful collection. The charm holder is beautiful and I love the grouping you put with it.

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  29. la mar de bonitaMarch 4, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    Just stunning! That's very elegant - I would wear everything immediatly!

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  30. ShadeTree Studio ( http://www.shadetreejewelry.com/blog.html )March 4, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    Cool necklace I'm always drawn to jewelry that has lots of dangles, love it.

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  31. UnknownMarch 4, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Charming things!!! Well done!!!

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  32. RoseMarch 4, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Love that necklace! And that ring is just darling!

    BTW, love your blog design and photography. Simple, clean, elegant. Lovely.

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    1. Bella Vita JewelryMarch 5, 2012 at 8:51 AM

      Thanks for the compliment. I try really hard on my photos :)

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  33. CornerstoregoddessMarch 4, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    That pendant is so much fun! Lovely work!

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  34. StaceyMarch 4, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Wow - such a pretty mix...I love seeing how we all put our own signature on whatever mix we get...the soup you received seems a little different from what you normally work with but your finished pieces definitely have your signature look...gorgeous work!!

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    1. Bella Vita JewelryMarch 5, 2012 at 6:43 AM

      Hi Stacey,
      Thanks for looking at my blog. Your are exactly right, the soup was a bit different than what I am working with these days. But that is the whole point :) I had a great time designing with my mix. I can't wait to do it again!

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  35. JennMarch 4, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    That ring is gorgeous! I really love the final results.

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  36. adlinahMarch 5, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Great bead soup collection! Love that ring and I like how you were able to use the bead soup you got and still put your own twist on things.

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  37. Bead-MusedMarch 5, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    Lovely pieces - the ring is my favorite!

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  38. Snazzy Doodle DesignsMarch 5, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Your cluster necklace is so pretty. I could see getting a lot of wear out of that. The ring looks like it would be fun to wear also

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  39. EK HilMarch 6, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Nice collection of creations. Love the ring, love them all. Beautiful work.

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  40. roomforchangeMarch 6, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Lovely, Lovely, Lovely. The green beads on the earrings in the last photo look like lovely green raspberries!!!

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  41. Lupe MeterMarch 7, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    What a yummy bead soup! You did an awesome job...love your beautiful creations!

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  42. dreaminofbeads / SAS Jewelry DesignsMarch 7, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Really pretty necklace, how cool you and your parner sent each other the same bead!
    Sonya

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  43. JeanMarch 7, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Very nice, you did great with great soup and man I Love that ring!!

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  44. Cindy CimaMarch 7, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Beautiful necklace, cool ring, and very cute earrings! Great job!

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  45. Kathy LindemerMarch 8, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    I love the necklace and the earrings. They are simple and classic. Great job!

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  46. CynthiaMarch 8, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    Love your pieces, especially your necklace, very nice!

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  47. Jean A. WellsMarch 9, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    Love the dangly necklace. You sent each other the same beads! That is a hoot. Great job.

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  48. UnknownMarch 10, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Gorgeous creations! I absolutely love the button ring! But I've a weakness for Czech buttons. Nice job!

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  49. Kat BMMarch 10, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    love the ring!

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  50. AnonymousMarch 10, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    absolutely lovely creations!!

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  51. AliciaMarch 11, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Classic and gorgeous: I love each and every piece (I might be more partial to that stunning cluster necklace, since I love them)!

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  52. Amy FMarch 11, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Very pretty - such classy pieces!

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  53. DonnaMarch 11, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Very, very nice. I love everything you made and really love the charm holder.

    Where can I get a charm holder like that?

    Donna
    don_mae2@yahoo.com

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    1. Bella Vita JewelryMarch 13, 2012 at 4:56 PM

      Hey Donna!
      I actually made the charm holder. I can make you one if you like. It would be $8... unless you wanted S/S or 14K GF, then I'd have to price it when I made it. You can email me, brandy.elizabeth@gmail.com

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  54. AmandaMarch 12, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your creations!! We both ended up using the purple czech glass beads in our pieces - so funny! Your pieces are very beautiful and what a great idea to auction them off for charity! Thank you again for an amazing stash - it was so inspiring!

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    1. Bella Vita JewelryMarch 13, 2012 at 4:56 PM

      Thanks girl! I think you did a fantastic job too :)

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  55. AgnesencaMarch 15, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    I love your job sooo much!!! These colours these combinations. And your ring... ohh my Gooood your ring... awesome.. amazing!!!!

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  56. Lyn FoleyMarch 23, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    I'm way late visiting all the posts, but never too late to say how much I like what you made, I suppose. Love your elegant simplicity in design. Very nice work.

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  57. AnonymousOctober 15, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    Your blogs are totally worth giving time and energy.
    Jewelry specialist

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