Saturday, September 17, 2011

Soups On!

this is my beautiful focal!
here are the matching earrings and bracelet, and mt stick pearls
here are my steam punk accents
Chris White sent me a very tasty fall colored bead soup, a lovely Paris themed focal, some beautiful stone beads, that I think might be fire agate some antique brass chain, and chocolate colored ribbon and a gold tone clasp.....I added a key and key hole, some cogs and stick pearls in a pretty bronze color and some gold toned crystal rondels....I kind of went in a steam punk direction with my piece, which is a totally new direction for me........I was amazed at how fast and easy this project was, the components practically told me what they wanted to be! So here it is my Autumn in Paris  steam punk  collection! to see all the other participants  bead soups go to :  http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/
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69 comments:

  1. Barbara LewisSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    Really cool! Love Steampunk Parisian style!

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  2. NoemiSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    How clever it was to use cogs for this design. They look perfect in this design.
    I am still trying to learn to see this sort of items as things that you could use to create jewellery.

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  3. IslandgirlSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    This looks great... I love the way cgos and wheels look with the paris focal!

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  4. ShirleySeptember 17, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Way to go girl! I understand this is a steam punk style, but it just looks so delicate, I'm pleasantly surprised. I've never gone the steam punk route either. I'd say you are a definite success at it!

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  5. chrisSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    'love the finished piece. Your additions have given the piece motion and interest. ' glad you tried something different. Continued success!
    Chris

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  6. UnknownSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    I like the color combination.

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  7. Jennifer CameronSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Love the focal paired with the steampunk accents. very cool!

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  8. RaidaSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Love the mix of colors and components, beautiful!

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  9. VSSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    I LOVE what you did with your SOUP my friend!!! The Paris focal is sooooo coool, your piece turned out beauiful. Thanks for sharing some soup with me... :)))

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  10. KayzKreationzSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Very nice and unique. I love the steampunk look. Have been wanting to try it myself.

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  11. Pearl and PebbleSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Very pretty-love the colors!

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  12. Recycled Cottage & GardenSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Very lovely!

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  13. EmandaJSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Wow, Love the Parisian Steam-Puck concoction you cooked up. Thanks also for visiting my blog!

    Enjoy the hop,
    Emanda

    http://artemisiastudio.blogspot.com/2011/09/bead-soup-reveal.html

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  14. UnknownSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Steampunk Love!

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  15. UnknownSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Norma, I love the paris and steampunk combo. Ooh la la!!!!

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  16. LaurelSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Very, very cool designs! You are anything but stodgy, girl! ;)

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  17. EB Bead and Metal Works, LLCSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Love your collection! What a great steampunk theme!

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  18. KateSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Totally inspiring me to try some steam punk! Great job!

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  19. TracySeptember 17, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    What a great idea...steampunk complements the eiffel tower focal beautifully...it's kind of a steampunk construction itself. :)

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  20. Do Be Do Bead DoSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Love where you went with this, Norma. Gorgeous!

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  21. AnnSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Very creative additions to the soup mix you received.

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  22. Chris HansenSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Norma, what a great Bead Soup! I love your steampunk with a French twist, and the assymetrical design of the necklace is just divine. p.s. thanks for the sweet comments on my BSBP work!

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  23. Lupe MeterSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Love the steampunk!! Awesome work...beautiful!

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  24. CindySeptember 17, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Norma, love the Autumn in Paris theme....the colors sure capture that feel to a tee. The collection of interesting shapes and sizes add to the great eclectic look of your necklace!

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  25. MaggieSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    What beautiful pieces and I love the Paris theme, especially since I will be making a first journey there Christmas time.

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  26. ReginaSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    What a great collection of beads and componenets, they have all come together so beautifully. Great design.

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  27. coffeeaddictSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    such an ecletic design, super nice!

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  28. MariaSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Steam punk! Love it!
    You did a wonderful job!

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  29. NickiSeptember 18, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Your design really screams Steam Punk. I love this stick pearls on the side. Very cool.

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  30. Christine AltmillerSeptember 18, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    wow! i really love the blend of the steampunk and the Eiffel Tower! all the pieces are fantastic!

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  31. Cathie CarrollSeptember 18, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    The Eiffel Tower has a Steam Punk feel. Great call putting those elements together!
    Beautiful work!

    Cathie

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  32. ManekiSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Cool and different design -- great work!

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  33. Courtney BreulSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    J'aime! Perfect. :)

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  34. AstridSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Oh now, that's just cool! I love the gears and the focal and you put it all together perfectly, awesome design!

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  35. Shay StoneSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    You added some very clever additions - it's great!

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  36. Lori AndersonSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Cool! This is the first steampunk piece I've seen in the hop! Very clever!

    I hope you'll join me for the next party! The badge and dates are up on my blog!

    Love, Lori

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  37. T...September 18, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    very nice, love the gears

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  38. UnknownSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    beautiful set

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  39. I LOVE color!September 19, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Very, very clever. You were way out of your comfort zone.As I remember you are a seed beader. You did an awesome job.
    Be Blessed to be a blessing

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  40. DaviniaDesignSeptember 19, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Love the pendant!

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  41. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Very steampunk-y and very elegant a la Parisian chic :)

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  42. ChristineSeptember 19, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Great designs! The steampunk details make your pieces very cool!

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  43. Angel WhispererSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Very cool and unusual design with the steam punk style LOVE IT !!

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  44. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Cogs work great with the focal, they make an intriguing atmosphere, perfect for Paris! I think you made a unique work!
    Ambra

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  45. Cris PeacockSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    How fun! LOVE your steampunk--great combination of beads and goodies!

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  46. MariannaSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    wow those are soooooo cool! Great job! very pretty!

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  47. LorettaSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Really good soup! I love the Paris focal with steampunk feel.

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  48. AndreaSeptember 20, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    You captured steam punk without making it too heavy metal.

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  49. BobbieSeptember 20, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Very cool pieces! The earrings particularly caught my eye - and you've gotta love anything that says "Paris". Nice work.

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  50. Cindy CimaSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    I love steampunk! Geat job!

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  51. Sweet FreedomSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I love the addition of the gears on the side! Clever!

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  52. BeadaholiqueSeptember 21, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    LOVE the steam punk/Parisian look! Bravo!

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  53. gail vanderster-zwang aka angelmooseSeptember 21, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    love everything about this! love the color, the pearls, the paris focal! great job!

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  54. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    As a proud owner of one of your pieces, I have to say it again: You rock! Great use of your soup.

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  55. StaceySeptember 22, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    You pieces are full of such fun elements!!! well done!!

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  56. beautifullybrokenmeSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I am a big fan of steampunk, and the components you added to your soup mix look terrific - great job!

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  57. CraftyHopeSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Your pieces are a lot of fun! The steampunk style would not have been what I would have considered with that focal, but you make it work out just perfectly! You did a fantastic job thinking out of the box!

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  58. SoulsFireDesignsSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    What a cool idea! Steampunk Parisian style! :) Way fun!

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  59. AquariartSeptember 24, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    Flash back to riding the fast train from Paris to Toulon during my high school exchange trip. Love your pieces, the stick pearls made me giggle- asian tourist in Gay Pari!!

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  60. Heidi PostSeptember 24, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Ahh! You did the same thing with the stick pearls as I did with my soup piece, lol. Cute :)

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  61. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    love the steampunk feel

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  62. Elysian StudiosSeptember 25, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    What a fun and whimsical design! I just love all of your pieces! Great work!

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  63. TerriSeptember 25, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Loving the steam punk element to your designs.They do add a bit of fun! You did a Soup-er great job with your soup mix

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  64. Marie CrampSeptember 25, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Very Funky! I wonder if that might not be one of the Paris pendants I made... Either way I love it!

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  65. SkyeSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    the steam punk elements work beautifully with the focal :)

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  66. JoSeptember 26, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    What a great combination! Lovely.

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  67. Myléne HillamSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    The cogs work really well with the Paris themed focal. I would probably never have thought to put the two together. I love the matching cog earrings... they look so fun!

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  68. Sweet Willow DesignsSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Interesting steampunk design. Really nice.

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  69. Jen JuddOctober 1, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    You're right! Everything just flows together perfectly! Lovely, funky design!

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