Welcome to Lori Anderson's
Bead Soup Blog party ~ Hoarders Edition.
My partner Carrie Stalcup sent me
this lovely carved mermaid
out of peach Aventurine.
She had been hoarding it for 15 years.
Wow!
Her true age is unknown.
I say, "Keep'em guessing."
Designing how I wanted to feature the focal
was great fun.
In the end I went with a wire wrapped bail
and carried
the copper wire wrapping
throughout the necklace.
Carrie also sent a lovely
array of pearls to kept her company
on her journey to me.
Alas they parted and went their separate ways.
But don't be sad,
she made new friends with my
Czech glass beads, Greek copper patina
beads and Greek fish hook link.
My peach jade beads seemed
to play well with others and
nicely complimented the focal.
As did the Amazonite beads
which reminded me of water.
I'm hoping her new friends make
her happy.
Then this bracelet and earrings
appeared with some of the pearls
appeared with some of the pearls
Carrie sent.
Ocean Jasper, Czech Crystal,
silver plated findings.
silver plated findings.
Why not check out the other designers creations
Click HERE
for the full list and links.
Thank You Carrie
for being a fantastic swap partner
for being a fantastic swap partner
and for all of the wonderful hoarded
beads that you shared with me!
Thank You Lori for another amazing BSBH event!
And a Thank You
to your helpers,
Arlene Dean and Ann Sherwood!
to your helpers,
Arlene Dean and Ann Sherwood!
You Did It!
One more piece got assembled today, March 21st.
Hand knotted with
Irish waxed linen thread.
White Shell items were also a gift from
my Mom's friend in Florida, Kay.
Carrie, can you see this as a fun
Summer piece
with a classic white shirt or tank top?
