Saturday, March 30, 2013

~*BEAD SOUP #7! MY REVEAL! Jewelry created with beads and components sent to me by my swap partner, Pam Farren!*~


~*WELCOME!*~
This is the 7th * Bead Soup Blog Party *! 
hosted by, Lori Anderson!

~*My name is Amber and my partner for this swap is Pam Farren.*~
You can click on her name throughout this post to be transported to her blog where you can see what I sent to her and what she made with it!

~*Butterfly-Moth-Trinity*~
Lampwork beads with goldstone, glazed ceramic beads, 
glass/crystal beads, chain, gears, connectors and copper clasp.


This is my 4th time joining in on the Bead Soul Blog Party!
I love it more and more each time.
My partner created the majority of what she sent me 
which includes jumprings, headpins, clasps and focals!
It was a pleasure to design with her components! 


Pam made this wonderful warm and sturdy copper clasp!
It's perfect for this necklace!


~*To see all of the beads and components 
that my partner sent me, scroll to
 the bottom or, Click HERE*~


The focal pendant Pam made by riveting a piece of bicycle chain 
on to a frame that features a Russian postage stamp on one side and
 a carnival or fair ticket on the other.

She also sent the little capped vial charms which I threaded small beads through.
 The toggle clasp Pam made out of a wooden skateboard deck!
(((I LOVE IT!!!)))


This necklace is reversible!
~*Russian Postage stamp side-*~


~*Ticket side*~


~*Cascading flowers.*~ 
A pair of earrings using beads from the soup!


~*My TYPE of earrings!*~


I created ear hooks from a set of head pins from the soup. 
I produced the flowers, using black shrink plastic and added on the 
typewriter keys which Pam had up-cycled into charms.  
The silver beads from Bali are from a purchase
I made from Lori Anderson, over 5 years ago.
(((I've finally used them, Lori!)))




~*This just happens to be my age.*~


I actually have *8* more pieces that are works in progress
using the beads and components that Pam sent.
I will continue to work on them as time allows!


The purplish disk beads that Pam sent are part of the work in progress above. 
I will be taking this apart to re-work the configuration a bit.
Wire writing is something that I love to do!


Butterflies landing on flowers.


Pam sent me gun metal head pins which I used to create 
"S" hooks and eye pins for several of the pieces.


I've been challenged and so very inspired by the wonderful assortment 
of goods that my partner, Pam Farren has sent me! 
Thank you so much, Pam, for sending me such great stuff! 
I will continue to work on my designs and post more in time!


See that wire sticking out?
It will be cut! This is a test run and will be taken apart. 
The majority of beads, chains, findings and wire that I've used to create my designs- other than what my partner sent me- were bought at Michaels Arts and Crafts store. Michaels has a great selection of beads and jewelry making components to work with! They also have classes too which teach the techniques that I used to make the jewelry! $25 for 2 hours plus the cost of the tools and supplies! Not Bad!


~*ENJOY THE BLOG PARTY, EVERYONE!*~
oxoxox
Amber Dawn


Here are the yummy delicious ingredients that my partner, Pam Farren, has sent me to create with!

:::::: If you would like to see what I sent her, please click HERE ::::::



  She made most of what she sent me, including the findings!



  I LOVE THE TOGGLE!!! 












 She made some of the head pins and jumprings above too!

It's fantastic!
All of these items feel clean and sturdy in person!
It's been such a pleasure to work with these materials!


~*Thank you, Pam!*~


Participants-

Alicia Marinache
Amber Dawn 
www.InventiveSoul.blogspot.com     ~*This is me!*~
Barb Solem
Bev Breisinger
Birgitta Lejonklou
Breana Fry
Brenda Sue Lansdowne
Bridget Torres
Carol Dee Myers
Carolyn Chenault
Cassi Paslick
Cece Cormier
Cheryl McCloud
Cindy Wilson
Crystal Thain
Cynthia Riggs
Dana Hickey
Dana James
Darlene Fortier
Deana Hager
Deanna Cox
Deb Brooks
Debra Behrends
Denielle Hagerman
Denise McCabe
Diana Frey
Diana Welte
Dini Bruinsma
DiYana Alcalde
Dolores Raml
Donna Millard
Dot Lewallwn
Duane Clark
Dyanne Cantrell
Eleanor Burian-Mohr
Elisabeth Auld
Elizabeth Owens Dwy
Emily Greer
Enikö Fabian
Erin Grant
Eva Kovacs
Eva Sherman
Gina Hockett
Grace Rotenberg
Gretchen Nation
Hannah Rosner
Heather Davis
Heather Marston
Heather Powers
Ingrid McCue
Jacqueline Marchant
Jan Petek
Janeen Sorensen
Jane-Michael Stallings
Jasvanti Patel
Jayashree Paramesh
Jayne Capps
Jean Yates
Jennifer Cameron
Jennifer LaVite
Joan Williams
Jodie Marshall
Judy Riggs
Julie Anne Leggett
Kat Barron Miller
Kathy Lindemer
Kim Hora
Kim Houston
Kim Sparks
Krafty Max
Kris Lanae Binsfeld
Krista French
Kristen Stevens
Kristi Harrison
Kumi Fisher
Laren Dee Barton
Laura Bracken
Laura Demoya
Laurie Hanna
Laurie Keefe-Cecere
Lea Avroch
Leanne Loftus
Lee Anne Messerschmidt
Leslie Schenkel
Linda Anderson
Linda Djokic
Linda Murphy
Linda Sadler
Lisa Liddy
Lisa Suver
Liz DeLuca
Liz Engriser
Lola Surwillo
Loretta Carstensen
Lori Bergmann
Lori Bowring Michaud
Lori Poppe
Lori Schneider
Lyn Foley
Maddison Langford
Magdalena Sikora
Mallory Hoffman
Marcella Austenfeld
Marcy Lamberson
Maria Clark
Maria Rosa Sharrow
Marianna Boylan
Marie Covert
Marti Conrad
Mary Ellen Merrigan
Mary Harding
Molly Alexander
  Nan Emmett
Niky Sayers
Pam Chesbro
Pam Farren
Pam Sandy
Pam Traub
Pamela Gangler
Patricia Buchanan
Patricia Johnson
Patty Miller
Paula Hisel
Peggy Gabrielson
Perri Jackson
Rachel Baron
Rachel Stanley
Rain Hannah
Rana Wilson
Renetha Stanziano
Robin Reed
Rochelle Brisson
Rose Rushbrooke


Ruth Szapa
Sally Russick
Sandi Volpe
Sandra Pendragon
Sandy Richardson
Sarah Small
Shannon Hicks
Shari Replogle
Sheila Daniels
Sheila Davis
Shiraz Biggie
Shirley Moore
Skylar Bre'z
Staci Smith
Stacie Florer
Stacy Pomerleau
Stephanie Weiss
Sumi Rani
Susan Sheehan
Suzette Bentley
Tamera Norris
Tracy Choy
Tracy Stillman
Valerie Norton
Vicki Holliday


Second Reveal is April 6th.
Third Reveal is April 13th.
Learn more about the Bead Soup Blog Party 

120 comments:

  1. Wow, love the components and what you did with them! Beautiful jewelry!

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  2. You've been a busy bee, my dear! Nice designs, I especially love the butterflies on the flower earrings - so cute .... :0)

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  3. Lots and lots of beautiful jewelry You created here !!
    I think my favo is that stunning statement piece at the top but all are lovely indeed :-)
    B

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  4. Firts necklace and earrings are amazing :)

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  5. Wow, what an awesome post! You did a lovely job and got amazing beads!

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  6. Your necklace is just wonderful. Love and chain with the beads and how you framed that very unique and fun pendant from Pam. Fab!!

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  7. Wow, what a fabulous collection of pieces. Nicely done!

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  8. Great jewelry! The first necklace has a beautiful victorian look. I WANT all the earrings. They're darling.

    I’m in the third reveal. Can’t wait.

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  9. Beautiful designs! I love the shrink plastic earrings. That is something I want to try sometime.

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  10. Wow! I love everything, but especially your Carnival necklace. It's inspired!

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  11. I love how you worked the chains in that second piece. I've never seen it that way before.

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  12. WOW you have been busy! All your pieces are so unique and fun.

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  13. Amber you did a wonderful job with all your pieces. The wire writing is really awesome.

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  14. Wow were you ever busy! Love them all but the typewriter key earrings and the butterfly earrings are simply gorgeous!

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  15. Oh, you were busy with your bead soup!!! So many interesting pieces with some very challenging beads. My favourite are the earrings, both of them.

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  16. Your necklaces are so original!!!

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  17. those are fab! Can't wait to see the rest of the "works in progress"

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  18. I love the cascading and layered design in the first two necklaces - so fun and original. Looks like you had lots to simmer and stew with for your bead soup, you created a beautiful collection of jewelry.

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  19. Cool designs. Love the lotus earrings.

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  20. I am amazed at you beautiful pieces

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  21. Wow Amber, those are great pieces you created out of your soup. Love all of them especially he typewriter key earrings.

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  22. what funny pieces :)
    I'm on the 3rd reveal, I'm visiting all blogs... :)
    ciao dall'Italia

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  23. Love your soup. The pieces are beautiful...all of them. Happy BSBP7. Thank you so much for posting today's reveal list.

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  24. Great group of pieces and your wire writing is amazing. Much better than my actual penmanship:) You had some really interesting components to work with and you showcased them well.

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  25. WOW....I don't know which piece I love best!

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  26. I'm so impressed at all the creations you made out of the soup! They're all so pretty & unique in their own way. I'd be hard pressed to find a favorite.

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  27. i love how all of your unique pieces turned out.

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  28. very interesting fusion of modern elements and romantic design, congratulations!

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  29. AMBER! Boy you rocked this OUT! And she seems like the perfect person for you, with her cool art beads she sent. That first necklace is probably my favorite but it's REALLY hard to pick a favorite. You did an amazing job!

    (PS -- email me about the piece you want me to make you -- I think I may have found roses, and need to know what your thoughts are).

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  30. You're very creative. My favourite is the first necklace - it does make a statement and it's elegant. Enjoy the party!

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  31. I love how you used your soup. So many beautiful pieces. The first necklace is just stunning!

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  32. Great work! Your wire writing is nicer than my regular handwriting, ha!

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  33. Wonderful many great pieces of jewelry you have created!

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  34. Beautiful!!! So many lovely pieces Dawn! Love the way you designed the necklaces but I think my favorite are the butterfly earrings!

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  35. Wow, you have been busy, love the first necklace the most although everything is really great.

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  36. Wow, lots of great designs! Beautiful!

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  37. Wow - awesome designs and fabulous soup! :)

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  38. Wow! Look at those statement pieces! Just gorgeous!

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  39. Absolutely wonderful pieces you and and the ones you received!

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  40. Love, love the "ticket" necklace. And the shrinkydink earrings. Also am amazed how good the wire writing is! What fun!

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  41. Love each piece you did, all very beautiful pieces. I especially like the shrink plastic flower earrings.Great job, yummy soup.

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  42. stunning and creative designs, love the looping idea on the necklace

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  43. yOU ARE SO CREATIVE. yOU DID A FANTASTIC JOB WITH YOU STEW NOT SOUP BUT MAN HANDERLIER STEW :^)
    Be blessed to be a blessing and HAPPY EASTER

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  44. What cool designs, love them all

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  45. Amazing and stunning pieces you are brilliant I love your style and vision. Thank you for sharing with us all bye for now and Happy beading

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  46. Great collection! I love what you made from your soup, especially the fun necklace with the coloured beads and russian ticket pendant. It tells a great story!

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  47. These are all so pretty - you do wonderful work.

    ~cryssT

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  48. Amazing work. I love the way each piece is so different and unique.

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  49. Really nice pieces! You had some great things to work with!!! I LOVE your wire writing! That is fantastic! I think my favorite piece was the earrings with the typewriter pieces! Those were awesome! Great work!!!

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  50. WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW. Especially the lotus earrings !!

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  51. What a great bunch of designs! I love the wire work! Nice beads, nice work!

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  52. The typewriter key earrings are gorgeous.. I would soo rock those.. lol I really love the necklace. Great job.

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  53. Oh, Amber, you had such a wonderful soup to work with, and you did magical things with it! The two necklaces are faboo - love the mixed metals and cascade-y loops on both - and those are SUCH a pain to engineer, aren't they? The earrings - oooh, love them all - the #37 ones came together nicely - I love that look, and the cascading flowers are sweet too. Cannot wait to see the finished butterflies landing on flowers ones too. And your wire writing is the bomb! Well done, my friend!

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  54. What a fabulous assortment of great designs! I love it all, but especially the ticket necklace!

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  55. Wow...you've been crazy busy! I love the piece with the stamp.

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  56. OOOohhh...the beauty...loving your necklaces. Amazing how you brought the individual components to life.

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  57. Wow that's a lot of pieces! Loving the addition of the chain on those necklaces! Bet they look amazing when worn.

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  58. Your designs came out beautifully. I especially love the butterfly earrings. ♥

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  59. You're earrings are to-die-for!! The necklaces are incredible. Your work is superb!

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  60. I never tried wire writing but seeing how beautiful they are, you have inspired me to try! Beautiful creations!

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  61. GORGEOUS! I think the carnival ticket necklace is my favorite but they are ALL awesome sauce!

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  62. Your pieces are amazing, love the creativity!

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  63. I love the way everything flows, but the butterfly earrings....amazing!! ~KM http://kraftymax.blogspot.com/2013/03/7th-bead-soup-blog-party-reveal-33113.html

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  64. A Jewelry Box full of beauties! So much unique creativity, so many wonderful pieces! WOW!

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  65. What a beautiful soup you had to create with. And, absolutely gorgeous designs you have created with them! I especially love the reversible necklace !
    ~Shari

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  66. Your pieces are all awesome! Love what you did with all of your goodies - especially the postage stamp/ticket!

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  67. So many pretty pieces you've created...they are all amazing!

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  68. it's so obvious you and your partner had such great time creating the components and the jewellery for this soup. I love the Russian stamp necklace with the pair of identical tube beads.

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  69. I so love those black shrink earrings! Aren't you just thrilled at all the pieces you got to create? That was what happened to me on the last one, the pieces just kept flowing. I'd love to know more about wire writing, that is such a lovely piece. Great work!!

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  70. Your use of chain is great! I bet they have great movement when worn.

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  71. wow fantasic pieces you've made ... I love that first necklace - the drape of it is beautiful =)

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  72. As I scrolled down and your first necklace appeared all I could think of was WOW. Then I scrolled down and viewed the remaining creations and they were all WOW. You received a wonderful bead soup and you did it proud. You are very creative.

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  73. WOW, you created so many yummy and unique pieces with your soup and my favorite is that first showstopper of a necklace! *Ü*

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  74. You put it all together so nicely.

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  75. Amber, you are truly an "inventive soul" - beautiful designs!

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  76. just such lovely work, Amber. I cannot pick a favorite. they are all so beautiful. ~diana

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  77. I can tell you had a lot of fun with your soup. Love the earrings!

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  78. The Cascading flowers is so beatiful =)

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  79. Wonderful! You created a lot out of your soup--I love them all.

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  80. Fantastic! I love your pieces very much, you did so much with them!

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  81. Wow! what a soup, great pieces and really fabulous jewellery.

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  82. So very cool! Love the fun vibe and the reversibility of the necklace. The components are really cool and so are the designs you made!!Have a Blessed Day!

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  83. Great designs with interesting components. Love it!

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  84. Lovely work! I am very impressed with the beautiful things that you created! (And so many of them--you certainly have been busy!)

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  85. Awesome work...you made use of all the beautiful soup you received!! Beautiful creations!

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  86. Wow, what an amazing array of wonderful things you have made I love the earrings with the blue butterflies and the necklace but all are lovely!

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  87. I am truly stunned by the sheer number of items you managed to create! My favorites are the earrings!

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  88. Wow-your bead soup was over flowing! How neat! And your creations are awesome. I would be proud to wear any of them! Thanks for sharing.

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  89. What an interesting and exciting mix of components you got to work with - and you made some really great stuff with it. I particularly like all of the earrings!

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  90. I love the pieces you made with such awesome soup!

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  91. Great designs. It's clear from looking at all your pieces that you had fun making them.

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  92. All your pieces are pretty! Congratulations!

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  93. Your jewelry is so cool! You did great things with your soup. What a wonderful combination between edgy modern and vintage. You pulled all of the pieces together with great style!
    Emily (Gaia Copia)
    Love seeing your polyclay!

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  94. You received such a cool soup! And then you created some even cooler pieces! I looove the first necklace :)

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  95. Such fun designs -very clever...love the earrings with the typewriter keys...

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  96. What a wonderful soup to work with. the variety of your creativity is amazing. Look forward to seeing the other items you make.

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  97. Amazing collection!

    I have only recently started writing words in wire and you have definitely inspired me to keep at it and try to make them as good as yours :-)

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  98. oh how cool!!! I've been wanting to get back to jewelry making but don't have time right now. Your wire writing is awesome!!! That is not as easy as one might think it is!

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  99. What a lot! You are a seriously busy person. Pretty selection of earrings.

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  100. Beautiful Jewelry!! Love how creative you are with your picture taking too!! :-)

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  101. Beautiful pieces, very unique and original!

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  102. Love it!
    http://machoopko-design.blogspot.com/

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  103. What a fabulous collection of beautiful jewellery, i can not choose between them they are all so great.

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  104. love your butterflies and your typewriter-earrings. And your necklace with the stamp is very trendy
    greets Gite

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  105. You really got some fun pieces from Pam to play with and I think you did a great job with them. The necklace with the focal she sent is really great. The same is true of the cascading flower earrings. Shoot. . .I think all the items you made are pretty cool!

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