This is the first time I participated in the Bead Soup exchange, hosted by Lori Anderson. This year there are over 500 participants, so the group is divided into three groups with three reveal dates…March 30, April 6 and April 13. Here’s a link to the list of participants & their blogs. Be sure to check out all the beautiful work everyone has created!
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Alicia Marinache
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Amber Dawn Goldish
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Barb Solem
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Bev Breisinger
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Birgitta Lejonklou
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Breana Fry
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Brenda Sue Lansdowne
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Bridget Torres
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Carol Dee Myers
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Carolyn Chenault
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Cassi Paslick
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Cece Cormier
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Cheryl McCloud
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Cindy Wilson
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Crystal Thain
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Cynthia Riggs
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Dana Hickey
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Dana James
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Darlene Fortier
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Deana Hager
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Deanna Cox
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Deb Brooks
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Debra Behrends
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Denielle Hagerman
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Denise McCabe
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Diana Frey
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Diana Welte
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Dini Bruinsma
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DiYana Alcalde
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Dolores Raml
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Donna Millard
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Dot Lewallwn
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Duane Clark
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Dyanne Cantrell
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Eleanor Burian-Mohr
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Elisabeth Auld
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Elizabeth Owens Dwy
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Emily Greer
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Enikö Fabian
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Erin Grant
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Eva Kovacs
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Eva Sherman
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Gina Hockett
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Grace Rotenberg
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Gretchen Nation
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Hannah Rosner
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Heather Davis
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Heather Marston
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Heather Powers
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Ingrid McCue
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Jacqueline Marchant
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Jan Petek
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Janeen Sorensen
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Jane-Michael Stallings
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Jasvanti Patel
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Jayashree Paramesh
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Jayne Capps
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Jean Yates
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Jennifer Cameron
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Jennifer LaVite
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Joan Williams
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Jodie Marshall
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Judy Riggs
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Julie Anne Leggett
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Kat Barron Miller
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Kathy Lindemer
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Kim Hora
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Kim Houston
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Kim Sparks
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Krafty Max
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Kris Lanae Binsfeld
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Krista French
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Kristen Stevens
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Kristi Harrison
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Kumi Fisher
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Laren Dee Barton
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Laura Bracken
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Laura Demoya
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Laurie Hanna
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Laurie Keefe-Cecere
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Lea Avroch
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Leanne Loftus
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Lee Anne Messerschmidt
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Leslie Schenkel
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Linda Anderson
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Linda Djokic
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Linda Murphy
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Linda Sadler
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Lisa Liddy
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Lisa Suver
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Liz DeLuca
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Liz Engriser
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Lola Surwillo
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Loretta Carstensen
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Lori Anderson
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Lori Bergmann
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Lori Bowring Michaud
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Lori Poppe
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Lori Schneider
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Lyn Foley
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Maddison Langford
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Magdalena Sikora
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Mallory Hoffman
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Marcella Austenfeld
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Marcy Lamberson
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Maria Clark
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Maria Rosa Sharrow
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Marianna Boylan
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Marie Covert
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Marti Conrad
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Mary Ellen Merrigan
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Mary Harding
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Molly Alexander
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Nan Emmett
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Niky Sayers
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Pam Chesbro
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Pam Farren
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Pam Sandy
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Pam Traub
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Pamela Gangler
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Patricia Buchanan
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Patricia Johnson
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Patty Miller
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Paula Hisel
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Peggy Gabrielson
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Perri Jackson
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Rachel Baron
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Rachel Stanley
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Rain Hannah
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Rana Wilson
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Renetha Stanziano
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Robin Reed
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Rochelle Brisson
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Rose Rushbrooke
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Ruth Szapa
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Sally Russick
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Sandi Volpe
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Sandra Pendragon
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Sandy Richardson
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Sarah Small
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Shannon Hicks
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Shari Replogle
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Sheila Daniels
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Sheila Davis
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Shiraz Biggie
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Shirley Moore
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Skylar Bre’z
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Staci Smith
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Stacie Florer
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Stacy Pomerleau
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Stephanie Weiss
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Sumi Rani
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Susan Sheehan
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Suzette Bentley
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Tamera Norris
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Tracy Choy
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Tracy Stillman
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Valerie Norton
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Vicki Holliday
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My partner is Marcella Austenfeld. CLICK HERE to take a look at her blog and see the bead soup that I sent to her, which includes some of my handmade faux sea glass beads in addition to abalone, pearls, crystals and handmade glass headpins & lampwork beads.
Since Marcella sent me two toggle clasps, I decided to use both of them in my design. It can be worn as a necklace or taken apart at the clasps and worn as two bracelets. I made a set of earrings to go along with the set…my first time making copper headpins and earring loops! I added a few of my handmade glass disk beads and Swarovski crystals to go along with the glass beads I received from Marcella. I usually use a lot of glass and sterling silver in my jewelry, so it was a lot of fun working with new materials…the iron hibiscus, deerskin leather, bronze toggles & jumprings (handmade by Marcella!).
DETAILS OF THE GIVEAWAY: As much as I love everything Marcella sent to me, I have very sensitive skin & allergies to many kinds of metal. Instead of keeping this stored in my jewelry box, I decided to let one LUCKY reader win it & enjoy it. What do you need to do? Just leave a comment below! Since the 3rd and final reveal is April 13, I will draw a winner for my Bead Soup creation on April 20 so be sure to leave a comment! Share this link of Facebook to receive an extra entry (copy & paste the link), then leave another comment letting me know…Bead Soup Giveaway! All entries from US & International will be accepted! I will announce the winner on April 20 & get the mailing info at that time.
Carolyn Chenault 
You did such a lovely job with your soup mix and thanks for the Giveaway opportunity too! *ü*
What a lovely piece, a lucky one 😉
So far this is one of my favorite designs because it’s done in my favorite colors/metals. Great job using your soup.
very cute – love the colors and the versatility
Awesome job with the soup you received! Love the colors.
Very very nice!
Your necklace/ 2 bracelets is/are so lovely! Such a shame you can’t wear it. You did a fabulous job! Thanks for a chance to win it!
Very Pretty, love all the ingredients in your soup!!! Nicely done! Have a Blessed Day!
What a lovely necklace. Such attention to detail. I would love to give it a new home.
I shared your lovely necklace on FB.
Beautiful! Love what you made and would like a chance to win.
Linda
Love what you designed with your bead soup! Would love to have a chance at winning this beauty!
Your items are lovely and one of will be ‘lucky’.
You certainly received a beautiful soup! I love the idea that the necklace can be broken apart to create two bracelets. Very clever!
I love the faux sea glass you used, and that bronze hook clasp may be one of my favorite things ever…
I would proudly wear any of your creations! Your designs are very innovative and fun! Thank you sharing your talent with us!
Oh, such a lovely soup – you sure did it justice! I love all the pieces you have created – most beautiful! Thank you for sharing (and for the giveaway opportunity :))
Carolyn this is gorgeous! You rocked the Beas soup! And Marcella was so lucky to be your partner with that gorgeous loot that you sent her!!
Lovely design. Great close-ups of the various elements.
I just love what you did here and what a gracious, generous way to handle the metal allergy! Someone is going to be very lucky!
Great piece!
I really like your creation, great job!
Nice job on all your creations!
Lovely necklace a so versatile too!
Hi! Beautiful necklace and earrings! Have a nice weekend 🙂
Beautiful work. Such a fun design.
Lovely creations. I love the dual clasp concept !
I get the most satisfaction from giving my pieces away or donating them for a cause I believe in. Bravo to you for your wonderful work and your creative, generous spirit!
What a beauty you have made with your soup! I would love a chance to win! aschroeder555 (at) charter (dot) net
Love the colors and your piece overall. Great job!
Love that!!!
Very cool! Maybe I’ll get luckyyy…
I’m so glad you explained the reason for the two clasps. The piece had me befuddled. With that explained, I think it’s a beautiful piece. Nicely done.
My favorite colors! Beautiful piece
Beautiful use of a lovely soup.x
Love the design you created! I like that it can be worn several ways. I hadn’t seen the faux sea glass with words in it before this Beads Soup Party. Soup-er Cool.
Lovely design, looks like something I could wear every day!
Awesome job with the soup you received! Love the colors…great pieces!
Copper and sea glas goes so well together – who knew? Your pieces are beautiful!
I love what you made with your soup, and how sweet to have a give away. Great design.