Friday, May 9, 2014

Soup Time!

In my last post, I introduced you to my lovely partner, Ali McCarthy 
who sent me some beautiful soup just singing of spring!  
Before I show you what I did with all of that goodness, here's what I sent her...
My own polymer creations, a hand forged copper clasp and additional goodies

I've always adored lamp work, but don't work with it very often so I started off with a simple earring design to show off those cute little blue birds.


And then I moved on to a more detailed design feauturing some of my patina brass and copper...
 I threw in some Sari Silk to accent the beautiful blues of Ali's lamp work.

And saving the best for last, at least in my opinion, is a bracelet featuring both her gorgeous beads and copper clasp as focals...why concentrate on just one?!

I gave the copper a dark patina, which really helped its texture come through and even added one of my own poly beads for some contrast. 

So there you have it!  What fun it was to work with this bounty of mine.  Thanks so much Ali and, as always, thanks to the extraordinary Lori for hosting an amazing party.
I'm off to hop...enjoy the party!
 
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47 comments:

  1. Shai WilliamsMay 9, 2014 at 10:59 PM

    Love them all. Both pair of earrings are just darling and that bracelet is a show stopper. That clasp is definitely too good to be hidden.

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  2. Chandra MerodMay 10, 2014 at 12:40 AM

    Beautiful earrings! I love your beads. :) happy Bead Soup Blog Party!

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  3. AliMcMay 10, 2014 at 3:47 AM

    Wow wow wow Allison, lovely work! I am still getting my post up :).

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  4. Mary Ellen MerriganMay 10, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    How fun. Love your work, Allison.

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  5. UnknownMay 10, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    I really love the turquoise in both of the earrings. My fave is the bracelet, ;)

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  6. Empty nester at lastMay 10, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    Excellent work Allison! I love our little bird earrings...they just scream spring! And the bracelet....to die for! YOu did a great job with your soup! Thanks for joining and posting!

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  7. Amber Dawn Inventive SoulMay 10, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    I love the birds! Your colorful and playful jewelry style is great!

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  8. Mary K. McGrawMay 10, 2014 at 12:09 PM

    I love your bird earrings they are fabulous.

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  9. Al@PolkaDotsandPaisleyMay 10, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    Beautiful pieces. I love the combination of colours and shapes.

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  10. Tammy AdamsMay 10, 2014 at 4:32 PM

    Everything is lovely but those little blue bird earrings are just so happy. Love them.

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  11. Third Eye GypsyMay 10, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    Beautiful designs! I am lovin' the bracelet! xo Genea

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  12. roomforchangeMay 10, 2014 at 4:58 PM

    All your designs are so happy and full of gorgeous sunshine!! That bracelet is so lovely!!

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  13. Jean A. WellsMay 10, 2014 at 7:03 PM

    Love what you made. That bracelet is gorgeous and I really like those earrings with the purple leaves. When I first started reading your post, you were talking about what you made, etc. and I could see glimpses of beads that I recognized to be yours. I thought to myself that it would be funny if she sent you your own beads. So glad you cleared that up! Great job, my friend.

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  14. la mar de bonitaMay 11, 2014 at 12:21 AM

    Lovely creations, Alison! Love the second earrings - they're absolutely charming.

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  15. AndreaMay 11, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    The birdies are very sweet, I love the earrings! Everything is very very nice!

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  16. Pat HaightMay 11, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    Beautiful! Love the bracelet and the birdie earring are adorable☺

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  17. Ginger Davis Allman (The Blue Bottle Tree)May 11, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    Those little birdies were just asking for the exact treatment that you gave them. Beautiful creations, Alison!

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  18. Barbara MasonMay 11, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    Love that bracelet and using the copper clasp as a focal...the blue bird earrings made me smile!!!

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  19. Kumi FisherMay 11, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    I'm in love with the blue birds earrings! All three are fun beautiful designs!

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  20. Divya NMay 12, 2014 at 6:31 AM

    I love the brilliant colors in your earrings - so inspiring

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  21. UnknownMay 12, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    The designs are so colorful and perfect for spring! They make me smile and feel happy inside!

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  22. createmyworldMay 12, 2014 at 4:48 PM

    Such fun pieces! I love them all!!

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  23. KepiMay 12, 2014 at 6:11 PM

    OMG you made such beautiful pieces, I love the bird earrings but then the second ones are just calling me, The bracelet is fantastic, love the clasp!

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  24. AliciaMay 12, 2014 at 8:18 PM

    Gorgeous designs: very elegant, and extremely cheerful! Beautiful mix of colours :)

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  25. UnknownMay 13, 2014 at 12:46 AM

    I love the blue bird earrings the wire wrapping show off those beads perfectly. Such a colourful happy collection.

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  26. anafiassaMay 13, 2014 at 2:50 PM

    What happy, cheerful designs! Everything is simply lovely... I can't seem to pick a favorite. What wonderful work! :)

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  27. UnknownMay 13, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    Really love the way you showed off the bluebirds. i also think you did an amazing job with all of it. That bracelet ROCKS!!! Have a Blessed Day!

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  28. Nelly MayMay 13, 2014 at 5:19 PM

    Oh that is a stunning bracelet! The colurs and shapes and textures just dance off the wrist. Beautiful earrings too. Perfect for showing off gorgeous lampwork beads.

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  29. KellyMay 13, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    Wowza, beautiful colors, beautiful beads, beautiful designs. Everything you made is vibrant and cheery. Very nicely done with a great soup.

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  30. PiPaMay 14, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    Oh my an absolutely lovely choice of colors and materials, just love the little peeking fabric pieces!!!

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  31. LeanneMay 14, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    Such happy designs - great for summer - Love the bracelet!

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  32. Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)May 15, 2014 at 12:06 PM

    OMG, Alison, these colours are absolutely delightful :) Love the unique style you used :)

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  33. bailaoraMay 15, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    creative designs-bird earrings so, so cute!

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  34. Just BeadsMay 17, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    What a great combination of colours and materials! I love all the pieces but my absolutly favourite is the bracelet. Thats amazing!

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  35. OthelMay 17, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    Lovely! I like your jewelry, it is same time playful and elegant, your nice pictures and the pleasant blog layout.

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  36. Becky PancakeMay 18, 2014 at 3:07 PM

    Hi Ali, your birdie earrings are adorable. Great job on all three of your designs.

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  37. Jo-AnnMay 19, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    Love the birdies! Earrings are fab!

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  38. minMay 19, 2014 at 9:53 PM

    your jewellery designs are so creative. it's not something i would normally wear but the colours and designs are so pretty and unique that I would definitely try them out!

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  39. Kari AsburyMay 22, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    Gorgeous designs and colors! The bracelet is fantastic!

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  40. Linda A.May 25, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    your little birdies took my breath away - so FREAKING CUTE! =) well done!

    Linda A.
    http://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com
    http://cherryOnTopDesign.co

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  41. fairiesmarketMay 26, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    We'll you cooked up some colorful designs. A great addition to anyone's jewelry collection. Very nice

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  42. AnonymousMay 26, 2014 at 8:08 PM

    Sweet earrings! Love the little birdies! And what a gorgeous bracelet! The lovely colors and textures just keep the eyes moving! Beautiful

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  43. CraftyHopeMay 29, 2014 at 6:51 PM

    I love the brightness and cheeriness of your creations. They are so perfect for spring and all the way through summer. It's all so lovely!!

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  44. Ann SchroederMay 31, 2014 at 3:07 PM

    Your soup pieces are wonderful! You really have a way with color, and giving the dark patina to that clasp was perfect for the bracelet.

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  45. BevJune 1, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    Very fun bead soup pieces! Great Job!

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  46. bairozanJune 5, 2014 at 5:19 AM

    The best design for those cute birdies, indeed! And the array of beads in your bracelet along with the eye-catching clasp gives it a unique feel!

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  47. AnonymousJune 14, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    I really like all of your pieces. Could not pick just one to be a favorite. The bird earrings are so sweet, and I love the combination of the patinated leaves with those lamp work beads and sari silk. All of the bracelet colors work so well together too. You did a great job!

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