Blu Mudd Challenge #4

It's here! It's here!  The Blu Mudd Challenge #4 Reveal!  This time, Moriah sent us the most beautiful pieces to work with:

Aren't they pretty!  And for the record, I did not take this photo. Moriah did! 

For the Challenge, we could make anything we wanted, so long as we used all the pieces, and the focal was clearly the focal.  Everyone made some beautiful pieces!  Here's mine:

A necklace using beadweaving and stringing, and an embellished herringbone bracelet.

So, it is a Challenge, which means you need to go vote!  Here's a link to the album on Facebook.  Once you're there, you need to "Like" the photo!  You can comment as well, and please do, but the "Likes" are the votes.  :)

Thanks for stopping by!

RanaLea

Soup's on! 8th Bead Soup!

And if I do say so myself, it's FABULOUS! :)

First off, I want to say thank you to the awesomest Lori Anderson, our fearless leader, and her crew of helpers--you guys rock!!!!  Not only did Lori organize this HUGE bash, she did it while battling some serious health stuff.  But from what I understand, she's on the mend, so yay!  I so want her to feel better!

I also want to say an ENORMOUS thank you to my partner, Rachel Stewart of Blue Finch Jewelry blog for the beautiful soup she sent me!  Seriously, it was fabulous.  I know, I keep using that word, but really, you'll see!!!

First, a reminder of what I sent Rachel:

It's a garden! :) 

And what Rachel sent me:

Another garden! Great minds! :) 

So, that fabulous soup she sent me actually caused me a bit of a problem--such gorgeousness!  What to do!  I had this whole big elaborate plan...   yeah, it didn't work out.  I was so not happy with where it was heading...   That was about 2 weeks ago... (yeah, I was cutting it close...) but you know what? I am SO GLAD the elaborate plan didn't work out!  Because once I took everything apart and starting looking at the pieces again, inspiration struck (and so did exam week at school!  ick!  But it all came together.  slowly..... lol!)  So finally, here's the main dish, the real reason you're here, the pretties!  

I made 4 pieces, using one of the focals and both clasps, as well as a myriad of beads, both from Rachel and others that I added.  My goal this time was to use at least one piece of everything she sent, and I'm pretty sure I succeeded!  So here they are!!!

I made a pair of earrings, a necklace, and 2 bracelets.  Here they all are:

Soup's on! 

And now for some close-ups:

Mismatched Earrings, using the fun and very light-weight enameled beads Rachel sent.

The bracelets, using both clasps Rachel included in my soup.

The flower focal I chose to work with.  I still have the other drop focal, and will be making something with it soon. :)

And the finished necklace, using both soup beads and added beads.  Love this piece! 

There you have it!  Can't wait to see what Rachel made!  In fact, why don't you go see what everyone made!  :) You can find the list here!

Thanks for stopping by!

Bead Soup Goodies!!!

My Soup from my FABULOUS partner, Rachel of Blue Finch Jewelry, arrived last week, and it is AWESOME!  :) I can't wait to start playing!

Take a look!

TWO focals!  And TWO Sterling clasps!!! :) LOVE THEM! 

Pretty enameled beads!  

And the rest of my fabulous soup! LOVE the colors!!!  

 Go to Rachel's blog to see the soup she received!

Thanks for stopping by!
RanaLea

I got my partner for the Soup!

And she's fabulous! Her name is Rachel, and she runs the Blue Finch Jewelry blog.  She makes gorgeous peices, using all manner of components, so I really think she's going to have fun with this Blog Party! You can find more of her work here in her shop.


Here's a peek the Soup I sent.   It'll be going out tomorrow, and I hope she likes it!

Come back later to see what she sent me! :)

RanaLea