inspiration....

What's all this about?  I spent the morning looking at Bead Soup Reval #1.  I always get inspired by others' work, and today was no exception.  Such great artists, presenters, writers, teachers - and I'm humbled to be among them.  Glad I gave myself lots of time to prepare for the last reveal.

In the meantime, I sewed around the ring in first picture and made a pretty cool looking bail. I'm pleased with the result.  I forgot to mention that I painted this little Vintaj pendant this week - have really had fun playing with color.  I used the Patina inks and some Alcohol ink,a bit with my dabbers,  and some other goodies.  Also finished with a nice Vintaj Glaze to keep everything intact.  Yummy colors, huh?

the anticipation is growing...Bead Soup

This weekend is the first of 3 reveal dates.  Are you excited too?  This year I really got on it and got-er-done.  Wish I would have chosen the first reveal date as I'm ready with time to spare.  No worries, will give me time to peruse all of the other wonderful designs.  tic-tic-tic... looking forward to it.

These gems make me joyful... NO THIS IS NOT MY bowl of BEADSOUP  - just  some EYE CANDY, on a styrofoam plate.  :-)  snicker....

Not one but TWO lovely groups to choose from

My partner, Marianne Baxter, really read me well!  She provided so much inspiration with her fabulous handmade dichro beads.  This is a real stunner.  There is a groove around the outside edge - and she provided me with copper wire too.  I have always wanted to wire wrap in the "ditch" so now is my chance.  Both of these glass pieces are works of art in themselves and I don't want to busy them up.  This will be a fun challenge to work up something beautiful. Good thing there is lots of time.

Our reveal dates are:  August 25th.  Come on back and check on the progress.  TWO pictures listed here, one of the detail of the focal.  Amazing colors.

My FIRST Soup - what I got from my fabulous partner

Enjoy drueling at my wonderful stash.  A GORGEOUS hand made dicroic pendant and lot of lovely companion beads.  I hope to try something new with this first set - we shall see.  I got 2 sets so have much to choose from.  She read me well (looking at blogs really helps) and caught that I really love to wire wrap, love bright colors and she provided lots of excitement to create.   I'm already thinking.....