Sunday, May 15, 2016

Bead Peeps is having their swap and  hop reveal today. Each participant was given a partner and we exchanged beads with our partner. The pic above is the kit I sent my partner Renetha Stanziano. Her blog is http://lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com/ please be sure to visit her blog to see what she made with these beads. I enjoyed having her as a partner.
This is what I received from Renetha. Isn't  it a great kit of bead to work with? What a coincidence  we both chose many of the same colors for each other.
The first piece that I created was this shibori silk ribbon bracelet. I have wanted to make one of these for a really long time. Since I received this wonderful ribbon in my kit I knew that it was time. Bead embroidery is my favorite technique to do.  I am thrilled with how it turned out. The silk, lilac glass flowers, purple faceted cabochon, purple pearls, and many of the accent beads all came in my kit.
My second piece was created using the striped lampworked round beads. The color in these is great. I made circular components using herringbone stitch. I learned this technique at a Demo & Do class our bead society has. The technique was taught by Laura Luepke. This fun necklace has a summer feel to me.
For piece number three I did bead embroidery around the gorgeous lampworked focal bead from Renetha. The lampwork was made by Alexandra. I used the rest of the purple pearls and fire polished beads from my kit as accents. The clasp was also in my kit. Matte gold fire polished beads help show off the wonderful color in the lampworked bead. The purple pearl at the bottom of the focal came from a friend of mine who has passed away so this necklace is special to me.
My final necklace has another lovely lampworked bead from my kit. I framed it with the curved gold tubes from my kit plus a few bicone crystals. I used gold wire to make the frame sturdy and to create a bail. I ended the wire with spirals for a little flair. The straps were made on a kumihimo disc using the focal bead colors. I chose cones for the ends. I colored them with patina ink. A gold toggle is used for the closure. I still have lots of beads left to play with including the copper links and another lovely lampworked bead.
I enjoyed being a part of this fun challenge. Thank you to the ladies who put in the effort required to make this hop happen. To see what the other participants created please go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/beadPeeps/


43 comments:

  1. Wow! Such beautiful designs! My heart is naturally drawn to the shimmering darkness of that amazing bracelet but thise necklaces. Oh my! So pretty!

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    1. Thanx Nelly I appreciate your flattering comments. I am thrilled that you like mt designs. The bracelet is my favorite too.

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  2. The shibori bracelet is absolutely beautiful. I would love to own one like that

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    1. Thanx Divya, It feels great to have other designers like my work. I have wanted a bracelet like this for a long time so I am pleased too.

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  3. wow that bracelet almost left me speechless. That is one of the most gorgeous pieces of jewelry I have ever seen! There are just so many elements to look at in that bracelet that I don't even know how to put the way I feel about the piece in words. All your pieces are AMAZING!! You are an incredibly talented artist!!

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    1. Thanx Maria, you have humbled me with you glowing comments. Thank you so much. I am glad that you like my designs.

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  4. Becky - That bracelet made me literally gasp - the beauty in that piece is breath taking! (I LOVE shibori!!) =) My other fav is the green and blue with the big cogs on it. So much fun and very unexpected!

    Great work, as always! =)

    Linda
    http://fromTheBeadBoard.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanx Linda. I have enjoyed taking part in this challenge. I appreciate your efforts to make it happen. I am thrilled that you like my bracelet. I try to make my work unique so it is great that you can see that in my design.

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  5. Beautiful shibori bracelet. Love the rich blue color!

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    1. Hi Katy, I am glad that you like my design. I am thrilled with the shibori color too.

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  6. Lovely pieces! The shibori silk bead embroidered bracelet is my favorite, such wonderful colors and textures!

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  7. Wow!! Such incredible pieces! Love your color combos and that bracelet is really special!

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  8. Thanx Mimi, It feels really good to have other bead artists like my designs. I am pleased with that bracelet also.

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  9. Love your pieces especially the first two. The second one the sea colors are fabulous and the circle beaded components just fabulous.

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    1. Thanx Marianne, I appreciate your kind comments. The second colorway is my favorite so that came naturally to me.

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  10. Beautiful bead work Becky! and I adore your ribbon cuff - that is stunning!

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    1. Thanx Cynthia, I value you opinion. I am very pleased that you like my designs.

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  11. OMG Becky, that Shiborri ribbon cuff is to die for!!! WOW!!! I love all of your design! I always do but you really hit the bell on this one!!! Love! Be Blessed!!!

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  12. Thanx Robin, It feels great to have other bead artists like my designs. I am proud of my shibori bracelet.

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  13. Wow what a Fabulous collection! You really inspire me. The bracelet is beautiful and l love the way you have combined the beads and the ribbon. And I'm really impressed with the color combination in the final necklace. You have matched the lamp work focal so beautifully with the beaded cord. Superb!!

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    1. Thanx Motidana, It is wonderful when I can inspire someone else. I am glad that you like my designs and appreciate your comments.

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  14. Drool, faint, drool. THat bracelet! LOVE THE COLORS....amazing.

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    1. Thanx Lori,After looking at all the beauty that you created I take you comments as high praise. Thank you.I am glad that you like my design.

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  15. That purple necklace is absolutely striking! Amazing job!

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    1. Thanx Catherine, I am glad that you like my design. It feels really good to have other bead artists like what I do. I appreciate your comments.

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  16. I think my favorite piece is the bracelet! Gorgeous colors!

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    1. Thanx Rachel, I am pleased that you like my design. The bracelet is my favorite also.

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  17. wow so many beautiful pieces! The silk ribbon bracelet is amazing i love all the texture it has. I am always amazed by seed headers fantastic talents and you amazed me more.x

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    1. Thanx Sam, I appreciate your flattering comments. I am glad that you like my designs.

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  18. OH MY, you did AMAZING!! I just love them all, but I am a purple girl through and through!! GREAT JOB!! ~KM http://www.kraftymax.net/bead-peeps-swap-n-hop-2016/

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    1. Thanx Max, I am pleased that you like my designs. I feels really good to have other beads artists like my work.

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  19. Beautiful work. I love the bracelet and the necklaces are wonderful

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    1. Thanx Natalie. I am glad that you like my designs.

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  20. Can I just say that Shibori bracelet...is to DIE for! So absolutely GORGEOUS. ALL your designs are just AMAZING! I can picture them worn by major celebrities on the red carpet!

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    1. Thanx Robin. I appreciate your glowing comments. It feels great to have other bead artists like my work.

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  21. You've used an impressive array of techniques and made some wonderful pieces, each with a character of its own! The summery necklace with the three-wheel focal is so appealing but I can't really say which one I love most :)

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    1. Thanx Rosantia, I am pleased that you like my designs.

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  22. What great designs. That Shibori bracelet is flat out amazing!

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    1. Thanx Shai, I am thrilled that you like my designs.

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  23. Your silk ribbon bracelet is beautiful. The necklaces are all very well done. The purple is probably my favorite. I do love purple and it is a beauty.

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    1. Thanx Kathy, I am pleased that you like my designs. It feels great to have someone who's work I admire like what I did. I wore the purple necklace last week to a special occasion.

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  24. So many great designs, but that bracelet steals the show for me. I've never seen a bracelet or any jewelry like that before. The waves of the ribbon remind me of water, one of my most favorite things. It's really beautiful!

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    1. Thanx Hope I am thrilled that you my designs. I have wanted to make a bracelet like this for a long time and when my partner sent me some shibori ribbon I knew it was time. I too am attracted to water.

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