Bead Soup Blog Party 2013: Reveal Day - FAITH

Hello darlings,

Today it's the revealing day of the 7th Bead Soup Blog Party organised by Lori Anderson to which I thank very much for all that she does and I wish her well, hope to feel much better soon!!

It's a huge party, 541 participants! WOW! And it's getting higher ;) Today it's the third revealing day, we are 200 who show off today their projects! It will be a great pleasure to hop as much blogs and FB pages as possible! I hope I can get to all finally! ;)

This is my second Bead Soup blog Party and I'm very excited about it! I find more and more reasons to participate to the next parties, I find great inspiration and great PEOPLE!! Now we're moving on on Pinterest too, so if you want to see a lot of beautiful stuff in one place, check here  for the party participants or for the contest entries here!

In the first Bead Soup Party I have participated last year, my partner was Alison Sachs  and I've made some very beautiful necklaces out of her soup!! See here!

Now I'm pleasured to present you my new partner, Rachel Van Walsh, from Ireland!! She seems an extraordinary person, kind and warm, I like very much the fact that she was so interested in me... I've had some very bad whole weeks in the first 2 months of this year and I (still am actually) was pretty absent... But she was so nice, sending me such nice messages that brightened my day!! Thank you very much Rachel!! You've inspired me, not only by the soup but also with the energy and positive thoughts you have sent to me! 

I had a whole year of break from beads - not totally, of course, but I've been beading too rare I might say :) I missed the beads, the blog, everything!! Now I;m back, at the beginning of March I've released some collections, with a new awesome direction I want to follow in my creations, based on leather and natural wood beads: Connections, Jendayi , Amira Hasiina, Gadina and plenty are to follow, because my ideas are just flowing!!! I have a lot to catch up, in the next posts I will tell more about the pieces I've worked until now!

But today, it's FAITH's day!! Inspired by all the people around me, both off and online, who made my days brighter and easier in rough and good moments as well, by the things that are happening to me and the new sustained positive  thinking, free mind and spirit, dreaming an desiring, and of course my new achievement - a diploma in  Massage Therapy (and related), followed by the desire to learn and study much more in this area - because I strongly think it's time to learn to give back!-, the new collections and Bead Contests I organize  (Provocari Breslase - The Zodiac - with stones and zodiacal influences and Breslo Boemie- with free bohemian touches in our creations and lives), I made a necklace, a superb one, bold, extraordinary, interesting and with bohemian accents, in which I caught up all the things around me in this moment, all that gives me JOY and FAITH that I'm the right track and the autumn is ready to come on my brightest desires, and the winter will come shortly over the darkest things in my life and never loose FAITH that all the great things are prepared for me and are ready to reveal in my way !! 
There are so many things I put in here that I don't know how to say all... I guess I will leave a bit of mystery above it's symbolic meaning !

WHAT I RECEIVED!
A much better image you'll find here
From Rachel I've received a wonderful Bead soup, made out of handmade and handpainted (by her) chain and clasp, 2 shell-focals (handmade by Yvi), great grey freshwater pearls, navy blue glass pearls, Swarowski crystals, lampwork glass rondelles, tierracast gold sealife charms and a superb denim blue crushed velvet ribbon.
I've used all of the beads and findings, except for the charms (which I might put them in this necklace if I think more about it :D) and some Swarowski crystals that I'll use for the matching earrings ;).
WHAT I'VE SENT
It's been a real challenge, it took my inspiration a while to come to life...but it finally did! I've worked more than 7 days full time (8-10 hours/day) at this project - mainly because I wanted to be perfect and I've made and unmade several times some of the components, I've made my own original design for the beaded base (so it's been a challenge to make it right!), I've rearranged the beads, ohh, ten times at least, made and unmade decisions about it, the beads, the design... until it looks like now! I love it, I love how it looks like worn, It's very interesting and appealing, it makes a statement, it liberates the mind, soul and body, it mixes a lot of things: colors, materials, shapes, dreams, ideas, symbols, darkness and light, mate with shiny, styles and techniques! I simply love it!!
I wanted to keep the shell focals in... focus  so they were the base for my design.. I love their finesse and simplicity, their boldness and perfection and I wanted to make sure they are at their best! And I think they are!! I wanted from the start to use at least 90% of the materials, preferably in one project and I made it! I've joined all things together with Toho, Delica, Chezch and some usual seed beads, crystals and glass beads in various shapes and forms,  gemstones in various forms (amethyst, Agate, Jasper, Mountain Jade, Calcite, Kianite, Apatite) and freshwater pearls, shells, Zirconium dangles and a very beautiful lace ribbon, with metallic cord and brass, bronze and gun metal findings - all this along with what I've received from Rachel- using a whole bunch o techniques (from simple stringing to horizontal and freeform netting, fringe, peyote, brick, right angle weave, embelishment techniques, etc) !!

I love my FAITH necklace, and since next weekend we celebrate Easter here in Romania, I believe it is the perfect moment for this Reveal!!










 I hope you like it at lewast half as I do!

Have a great day!!!


Andra


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The list of the other participants *3rd Reveal day:

Adlinah Kamsirwww.dreamstruckdesigns.blogspot.com
Agi Kisshttp://moonsafaribeads.blogspot.com
Alenka Obidwww.pepita-handmade.blogspot.com
Alison Sachswww.beadsbyearthtones.blogspot.com
Amanda Tibbettshttp://www.amandamade.com/blog
Amy Simswww.amysimsdesigns.com
Ana Cravidaohttp://acbeads.blogspot.com
Andra Marasteanuhttp://bijouxdemonange.blogspot.com
Andria Poolewww.Jewelleryartiste.blogspot.com
Angela Perkinshttp://jeweledinspirations.blogspot.com
Anja Schultzhttp://anjas-perlenwelt.blogspot.de/
Ann Sherwoodhttp://ann-sherwood.blogspot.com/
Anna Nordemanhttp://annas-adornments.blogspot.com
Annita Wilsonhttp://awjewelryandbeadwork.blogspot.com/
Arlene Deanhttp://aglassbash.blogspot.com/
Astrid Boycehttp://astridboyce.blogspot.com/
Barb Fernaldhttp://barbarasfernald.com/
Betty James Hoppensteadtwww.tybetastidbits.blogspot.com
Birgit Klughardtwww.gitesbeads-gite.blogspot.com
Bonnie Coursollehttp://jaspersgems.blogspot.ca/
Brandy Thomason McNairwww.bellavitajewelry.blogspot.com
Brenda Sigafooshttp://brenda-sigafoos.blogspot.com
Carmen Lauhttp://littlemake.blogspot.com/
Carol Wilsonhttp://jetadorn.blogspot.com/
Caroline Dewisonhttp://www.blueberribeads.co.uk
Cassie Donlenwww.cassiedonlen.blogspot.com
Catharine Temaluruhttp://ienmaginationsjewelry.wordpress.com
Catherine Turrellhttp://fairysketches.blogspot.co.uk
Cheri Reedwww.creativedesignsbycheri.blogspot.com
Cherrie Warzochahttp://colorsofshae.blogspot.com/
Christa Murphyhttp://adventuresofwonebeadywoman.blogspot.com/
Christina Hickmanhttp://vintagetreasuresjewelry.blogspot.com/
Christina Stofmeelwww.fengbeads.com
Christine Hansenhttp://intuitivesparks.blogspot.com
Christine Stonefieldwww.sweetgirldesign.blogspot.com
Cilla Watkinswww.tellyourgirlfriends.com
Cindy Cima Edwardswww.cindycima.com
Claire Lockwoodwww.somethingtodowithyourhands.com
Colleen Vinthagenhttp://www.thewireworkshop.com/blog/
Dagmar Liebischhttp://kokopellidesign.blogspot.de/
Dana Fowlerwww.blogjunepur.blogspot.com
Danielle Kelleyhttp://imbuethemuse.blogspot.com/
Deb Fortinwww.studiok24.blogspot.ca
Dee Elgiehttp://cherryobsidia.blogspot.co.uk
Denise Milwardhttp://milwardstorysofar.wordpress.com/
Diah Anggrenihttp://pernik-manik.blogspot.com/
Diana Gonzalezwww.arteypoemas.com
Diane Valasekhttp://dragonflyclose.blogspot.com/
Dita Basuhttp://www.alankarshilpa.blogspot.com
Donetta Farringtonhttp://simplygorgeous-donetta.blogspot.com/
Doris Stumpfhttp://glaszwerg.blogspot.de/
Elizabeth Bunnhttp://elizabethbeads.blogspot.com
Elizabeth Drakehttp://mutteringsofacrone.wordpress.com/
Elizabeth Joneshttp://www.eyekandyjewellery.com
Elizabeth Stolarczykhttp://elizabethsart.blogspot.co.uk/
Ema Kilroyhttp://www.emakdesigns.com/blog
Erin Kennyhttp://beadifultherapy.blogspot.ca/
Evelyn DuberryWww.ShebaMakeda.com
Fay Wolfendenwww.torchfairy.blogspot.com
Francesca Watsonhttp://francescawatson.com/
Gen Smithhttp://gennysworld.blogspot.com/
Ginger Davis Allmanwww.thebluebottletree.com
Giorgia Rossiniwww.joyblonde.blogspot.com
Hannah Annearwww.quirkyhannah.wordpress.com
Heather Ottohttp://www.thecrafthopper.com
Heidi Kingmanwww.Heidikingman.blogspot.com
Ildiko Jarai

Inge von Roos
www.sviroalkotasai.blogspot.hu

http://ingetraud.wordpress.com/
Iveth Carusowww.CreativeAtelier.net
Jackie Locantorehttp://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/blog/MorningStarSanctuaryStudio
Jacqueline Kellerwww.creartelier.blogspot.com
Jane Pranata Limhttp://cherryeve.blogspot.com
Jennifer Davishttp://jennifersjewelsandjunk.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Tough
http://jenniferbeads.blogspot.ca
Jenny Vidberghttp://shymessmycken.blogspot.se/
Jessica KlaarenHttp://cellardoorjewelry.blogspot.com
Joanna Matuszczykhttp://filcowe.blogspot.com
Joyce Beckerwww.joycesjoyfulgems.blogspot.com
Judith Johnstonhttp://www.lampworkbeadlounge.com/
Judy Rileywww.threeredbeads.blogspot.com
JuLee Wolfewww.thepolymerpenguin.blogspot.com
June Butthttp://www.onewhiteswan.blogspot.co.nz/
Karen Mitchellhttp://www.overthemoon-design.com
Kari Asburyhttp://hippiechickdesign.blogspot.com/
Karin Kingwww.maverickbeads.blogspot.ca
Karin von Hoerenwww.creativeideen.de
Karla Morganhttp://texaspepperjams.blogspot.com/
Kathrin Lembkehttp://allesperle.blogspot.de/
Kathy Stemke
http://vintagememoriesjewelry.blogspot.com
Katja Benevol Gabrijelcichttp://slovoni.blogspot.com
Katy Heiderhttp://onthepondcreations.blogspot.com/
Kay Thomersonhttp://KayzKreationz.blogspot.com
Kelley Foglewww.mylifeonebeadatatime.blogspot.com
Keren Panthakihttps://vasdea.wordpress.com
Kimberly Idalskihttp://www.Kimisjewelryandgifts.blogspot.com
Kirsi Loponenhttp://peikkonen.blogspot.com
Klaudia Tóthhttp://www.klaudiabizsu.hu/
Krista Quantrillwww.cornucopiaofcrafts.blogspot.ca
Kristina Hahn Eleniakwww.peacockandlime.wordpress.com
Kristina Johanssonwww.wildrosesandblackberries.blogspot.com
Laney Meadhttp://laney-izzybeads.blogspot.co.uk/
Lara Lutrickhttp://www.lutrick.blogspot.com/
Laura Guenther

www.blueantiquities.blogspot.com
Lauren Potts

www.lpsjewelry.blogspot.com
Laurie Vyselaar

www.Lefthandjewelry.wordpress.com
Leah Tees

www.mybeadylittleeyes.blogspot.ca
Lena Adams

http://mommaslilbirdiesblog.blogspot.com
Lesley Watt

www.thegossipinggoddess.blogspot.com
Leslie Waymentwww.aabeadsonline.com/blog/
LiliKristhttp://pcbylik.blogspot.com/
Linda Kropphttp://lindasartbarn.blogspot.com/
Linda Newnhamhttp://www.earth-shine.co.uk/
Linda Younkmanwww.lindysdesigns.blogspot.com
Lisa Boucherhttp://lisasclayhappenings.blogspot.com/
Lizzie Clarkewww.theneedtobead.blogspot.com
Lora Brighthttp://fandangling.wordpress.com/
Lorelle McIntyrehttp://beadyart.blogspot.com.au
Lori Andersonwww.PrettyThingsBlog.com
Lori Finneyhttp://lori-finney.blogspot.ca/
Lucie Bouvierhttp://www.carlosbeadstore.com/blog/
Malin de Koninghttp://beadingbymalindekoning.blogspot.se
Marina Dobryninahttp://savonfeutre.blogspot.fr/
Marina Kosovichttp://machoopko-design.blogspot.com/
Marion Simmonshttp://www.shadetreejewelry.com/blog.html
Marita Suominenhttp://momentofjewelry.blogspot.fi/
Marjolein Trewavashttp://roomforchangemeuk.blogspot.co.uk/
Marsela Schrothwww.marselita.de
Martha Aleowww.ornamento.wordpress.com
Mary Govaarswww.mlhjewelrydesigns.com
Mary K McGrawhttp://mkaymac.blogspot.com/
Maybeline Tayhttp://thejewelrylarder.blogspot.sg/
Mea-B. Ueblerwww.glasorakel.blogspot.com
Melissa Trudingerwww.beadrecipes.wordpress.com
Menka Guptahttp://menkag.blogspot.com
Merja Sundströmhttp://suntsan.blogspot.fi/
Merja Syrjämäkihttp://helmiriippuvuus.blogspot.fi/
Michelle Buettnerhttp://www.MiShelDesigns.blogspot.com
Michelle Escanowww.cabbycraft.blogspot.com
Michelle Wiggintonhttp://adornedonadelaide.blogspot.ca/
Milla Hopewww.Lbcreativeart.com
Miranda Ackerely

Mischelle Fanucchi

Mowse Doyle

www.mirandack.com

http://micheladasmusings.blogspot.com


http://mowsemadethis.blogspot.com/
Mrs M Makeswww.mrsmmakes.wordpress.com
Nan Smithwww.wirednan.blogspot.com
Natalie Davidsonhttp://northshoredays.blogspot.co.nz/
Natalie Motenhttp://runningoutofthread.blogspot.com/
Natascha Martywww.sommerlicht.ch
Nikki Banham-Hallhttp://jewellerymakingblog.blogspot.co.uk/
Noemi Baenahttp://blog.noemibaena.com/
Norma Turveyhttp://moonlitfantaseas.blogspot.com
Pam DeBoerhttp://pamelas-studio.blogspot.com/
Pam Hurstwww.pamhurst.blogspot.com
Patti Pruhshttp://threebeadsandastring.blogspot.com/
Penny Houghtonhttp://www.smellynelly.blogspot.com.au/
Penny Millswww.cobblestone-lane.blogspot.com
Rachel Van-Walshwww.balancedcrafts.com/blog
Rebecca Sirevaagwww.godsartistinresidence.blogspot.com
Regina Santerrehttp://reginaswritings.blogspot.com/
Regina Wood
http://www.gina-design.blogspot.com
Roberta Fauntroywww.thevirtualbeadsociety.wordpress.com
Rosanagh Watson


Rose Johnson
http://ring-a-ring-a-rosie.blogspot.co.uk



http://swtrosethorn.blogspot.com
Rosemary Cheslockwww.glasseyebutterfly.tumblr.com
Rossana De Gasparihttp://rdegas.blogspot.com
Sabine Dittrichwww.perlendschungel.blogspot.com
Sam Waghornhttp://palemooncreations.tumblr.com/
Sandi Jameshttp://www.dobedobeaddo.blogspot.com/
Sandra McGriffhttp://skyescreativechaos.blogspot.ca
Sandra Wollberghttp://city-of-brass-stories.blogspot.com/
Sandra Younghttp://gypsyroadbeads.blogspot.ca/
Shai Williamshttp://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/
Sharon Palacwww.sharonsjewelrygarden.blogspot.com
Sierra Barretthttp://giraffecanhas.wordpress.com/
Silke Gröberhttp://just-beads.blogspot.com
Siobhán Keoghhttp://vovsjewellery.blogspot.ie/
Stefanie Teufelhttp://stefaniessammelsurium.blogspot.com
Stephanie Stamperwww.Skwds.blogspot.com
Sue Hamelhttp://cardandjewelrycorner.blogspot.com/
Sue Renniehttp://moonandsevenstars.blogspot.co.uk/
Susan Kennedywww.suebeads.blogspot.com
Susan McClellandhttp://mistheword12.wordpress.com
Susanna Lehtohttp://othellehto.blogspot.fi/
Suse Stelljeswww.pearlify.blogspot.de
Susie Hibdonhttp://vintagesusieandwings.blogspot.com
Suzann Sladcik Wilsonwww.BeadphoriaBlog.com
Tara Plotehttp://newbiebeader.blogspot.com/
Terri G.http://terrisbloomingideas.blogspot.com/
Terry Carterhttp://tappingflamingo.blogspot.com/
Terry Matuszykhttp://pinkchapeau.wordpress.com/
Theresa Frankhttp://www.theresestreasures59.blogspot.com/
Tina Boshhttp://bookbug-somanybookssolittletime.blogspot.com/
Tina Noonanwww.wingedimp.blogspot.com
Toltec Jewelswww.JewelSchoolFriends.com





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54 de comentarii:

Clayworks by Lisa Boucher spunea...

What a beautiful piece of wearable art! You're very talented. You really worked that soup Rachel sent you!

Skye spunea...

Wow ! That necklace is a real stunner! It looks fabulous on you, too :) My eyes and fingers ache at just the thought of how long it must have taken to make though >.< lol

Anonim spunea...

Such an amazing piece!!! LOVE it! The mix of colors and textures is gorgeous.

Unknown spunea...

Wow! That's a work of art that should be frammed. It has made my favs list which will be published tomorrow.

I'm now following your blog. Please consider following mine.
Thanks,
kathy

Ode to Paper spunea...

Wow amazing!!!

balanced. spunea...

Oh.my.god Andra!! I am blown away! so blown away! That is... AMAZING! I just keep staring at it, there is so much to see. I am so impressed. You are insanely talented! I also want to send this to Ivy, she will be thrilled to see how you used her shells! I can't seem to say enough about this necklace, it is outstanding!
And I am so glad to hear you are feeling better. It was such a pleasure being paired up with you. Thank you for the wonderful soup and your kindness. Ugh, I love this necklace! Can't say it enough! You are amazing.

Othel spunea...

Now this is something that I have never seen before. What a great big beautiful collar! Your work is very personal style, wild and strong.

bailaora spunea...

really amazing necklace, hours of hard work, i suppose!

AWJewelry spunea...

All I can say is WOW that is fab!

Pepita spunea...

I'm speechless!! It is certainly a statement piece and I do believe you've spent so many hours to complete it!!! Good job!

VS spunea...

WOW...what a lot of work you put into making your soup...this piece is amazing! Great job!!

BeadsByEarthTones spunea...

hello my friend! wow, can you say serious talent?! what an incredible, GORGEOUS piece!! stunning work andra!

Catherine King spunea...

Stunning! I love the total composition of this piece. Faith indeed.

Just Beads spunea...

Wow, what a stunning work! It's amazing wearable art.

AllesPerle spunea...

Oh my god, what an amazing necklace, beeeaaauuutiful!

Kari Asbury spunea...

WOW! stunning necklace, really beautiful!

vovsblog spunea...

Beautiful work and great use of the materials!

Unknown spunea...

Happy Faith Day!!! Great piece of Art!!!

Donetta spunea...

This is a truly amazing piece of art. I can see how much time and love went into this beauty!

Becky Pancake spunea...

Andra your Faith necklace is outstanding.

Sandra spunea...

Wow, I'm floored. That necklace is just so elaborate and full of awesome. <3

Jean A. Wells spunea...

That is amazing. Wow. If i could come back and do something like that, i would take a year off too. That is gorgeous.

VasDea spunea...

Wow - just gorgeous - how pretty.

Karen Mitchell spunea...

Absolutely stunning!

Unknown spunea...

Spectacular design. Absolutely stunning.

Bookbug spunea...

WOW - WOW - WOW. I am stunned at the beauty and wonder of your work. Just amazing!!

Andra Marasteanu spunea...

Wow, girls! thank you very much!! Your words mean so much to me!! It completes perfectly my work and its meaning!!
I feel very good about it, it turned out much better than I expected, although I followed pretty close the sketch, the final detail (the embelished ribbons worn in front as an important part of the design and statement) made all the difference!
So thank you thank you thank you!! I am so glad I am a part of this wonderful amazing movement we make with this Bead Soup Party!! It's so great when more people work together and put all their best to achieve a common goal! The world is much more different now, much better, with us creating together such wonderful things for this Hop!! Only together we can make a better world, we can make a difference!!

Barb Fernald spunea...

Wow! What incredible detail. That is a stunning necklace!

Ann spunea...

That's a fantastic necklace and looks like a huge amount of work. Stunning!

Shalini spunea...

This is just A M A Z I N G!

Giorgia Rossini spunea...

wow, this is stunning, a piece of art!
you are very talented, great job, I love it!
ciao dall'Italia

Unknown spunea...

It is a piece of. Art. Beautiful.

Kepi spunea...

Gorgeous piece of art, great design.

Unknown spunea...

What a beautiful work of art! You are truly talented. So much work and thoughtfulness went into this necklace and it is a great success!Thank you for sharing.

Lilik Kristiani spunea...

OMG! It's so cool Andra!

Unknown spunea...

What a fantastic 'adornment' truly breathtaking work.

Mimi spunea...

What an incredible piece of art! Truly breathtaking!

Andra Marasteanu spunea...

Tank you so much to all of you!! I am very honored!!!

PiPa spunea...

I'm speachless! This is awesome! A work of art indeed, congratulations

Linda K. spunea...

Oh my goodness! This necklace absolutely spectacular!

DM Wigginton spunea...

gorgeous!!

Unknown spunea...

Amazing! I so wish that I had the patience for detailed work like that...

la mar de bonita spunea...

Breathtaking beautiful, Andra! So much details in your design, soooo lovely! And a nice photo show too ;0)

Jessica spunea...

WHOA!! That necklace is MAJOR! LOVE IT!

steufel spunea...

Oh my, that is spectacular!

Kokopelli spunea...

OMG! I'm speechless!

Empty nester at last spunea...

Beautiful! You did an awesome job! Thanks for sharing

Andra Marasteanu spunea...

Thank you all, darlings!! i am really happy yu all like it!!

Schmuck der gut tut spunea...

WOW!!! Not wow, no - WOW! I'm a follower now, sure!!
BR

fairiesmarket spunea...

WOW! That is a beautiful artistic piece. Very nice!

Nelly May spunea...

That's an absolutely amazing piece of work. Well done!

ACBeads spunea...

Hi Andra! You've made a work of art and it's wearable too! Have a nice weekend. Ana

CraftyHope spunea...

WOW!! That necklace is absolutely stunning! You really outdid yourself with your soup. Fabulous job.

Unknown spunea...

I've never seen a ♥design♥ like this before, so many beautiful details! Amazing! Have a great weekend :-)