Saturday, March 30, 2013

The 7th Bead Soup Blog Party & The Year of Jewelry Project 2013 - Week 14

Is finally here!!! 

Meet my partner Lyn Foley, an amazing lamp work artist who sent me the most beautiful hand made beads in my favorite color palate of blues and greens. Here's what I received....


As usual, time got away from me and the necklace part of this piece did not get done, but here's what I did with the focal, which my DH suggested might be a Christmas ornament...and no, I did not smack him...
 


The toggle became a "spinner" ring.....

And a few of the beads wanted to become earrings.....
Want to see more? Check out the rest of the Bead Soup Blog Party participants here!
Posted by eva sherman designs at 12:01 AM

86 comments:

  1. CherylMarch 30, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    I just caught this the minute it posted!! Beautiful designs. You received some great beads!

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  2. DianaMarch 30, 2013 at 1:45 AM

    Stunning wire work! Love.
    Hugs
    Diana

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  3. Kumi FisherMarch 30, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    Wow! I love all of them!! You are an amazing artist and can't wait to take your class at Bead & Button!!

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  4. Freestyle ElementsMarch 30, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Love how you wrapped the focal, Eva!

    Gina H

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  5. AnonymousMarch 30, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Eva, I love your focal wrap. Amazing. Stroke of genius on the toggle ring, and the blue lampwork bead is showcased beautifully. Love the earrings.

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  6. Barbara LewisMarch 30, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Great work, Eva! Love the spinner ring idea! Your wire wrapping is so intricate, I know I could never do it! It's a unique way to treat one of those large focal beads because I find that they need a little something to give them substance or support. You found a perfect combination!

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  7. Lyn FoleyMarch 30, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Very differnt aproach to my beads, Eva. Such intricate wire wrapping. I'd love to see the back, any chance of a photo? Wish I could be around to take one of your classes as well. Thanks for the partnership

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  8. Laurie's Jewel BoxMarch 30, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Wow that is a lot of wire work! I love them all.

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  9. AnonymousMarch 30, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    That is quite a lovely "decoration" and wire work! Alway love your work.

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  10. HannahMarch 30, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    I love all the pieces you made Eva, especially your use of the toggle...

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  11. AnonymousMarch 30, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Your amazing wire wrapping really showcases this lamp work focal! But I have to say that this ingenious use of the toggle clasp in the ring was my favorite piece.

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  12. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Wow! What a great way to feature the lampwork. Can't decide which piece I love the most, so going to admire them all!

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  13. CindyMarch 30, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Wow! I love them all! You do such beautiful work.

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  14. Perl - EniMarch 30, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Great job on the soup!
    Amazing work !

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  15. Sea of DreamsMarch 30, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    Amazing soup to work with and you did a wonderful job creating memorable pieces! The intricate design around the focal is stunning!

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  16. Pretty ThingsMarch 30, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    WOW that's some amazing wire work! I'm keeping my eye out for when you are at Andrew's gallery for a class. And isn't Lyn's glass amazing?

    Thanks so much for joining the party!

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  17. coolmoonMarch 30, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Oh, Eva - I think that ring needs to win a prize for most creative use of a toggle clasp! It's all very lovely - but that one ROCKS!

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  18. Giorgia RossiniMarch 30, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    I'm on the 3rd reveal, I'm partecipating for the 3rd time on BSBP, I'm visiting all blogs...
    I love the soup you received and how you cooked it :)
    stunning wire work and great pieces, allo of them!
    ciao dall'Italia

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  19. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Beautiful pieces. I just love how you used the toggle to make that cool spinner ring. Fantastic job with your soup.

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  20. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    Really like your ring - such an inventive use of that. Really they all look very pretty!

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  21. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    absolutely gorgeous work :)

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  22. CornerstoregoddessMarch 30, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    What gorgeous beads! I was wondering how you could make them even better, but you did with that wire work. Big wow! Love it!

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  23. AnnMarch 30, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Very clever. The spinner ring made from the clasp is even extra creative. Great job!

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  24. WindDancerStudiosMarch 30, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    LOL I think it's probably a good thing you love him, It doesn't look a thing like a Christmas ornament! Now aren't you glad you didn't start over? :)

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  25. april grinawayMarch 30, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Wow..your wirework is fantastic! Lovely soup!

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  26. bailaoraMarch 30, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    elegant, impressive projects!

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  27. JasvantiMarch 30, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Oh, I really like all the wire wrap you did.
    Amazing!!

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  28. PiPaMarch 30, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Love that wire bezelling, so clever and it makes the perfect contrast with the delicacy of glass!

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  29. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    That wrapping.... holy.

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  30. Dry GulchMarch 30, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    A nesting of wire for a beautiful lampwork focal. Lovely!!!

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  31. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    Great jewelry! I love what you did with the focal!! Blue and green are my favorite colors too.

    I’m in the third reveal. Can’t wait.

    http://vintagememoriesjewelry.blogspot.com
    kathy

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  32. Leah CurtisMarch 30, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    It's all gorgeous! My favourite is the pendant though. Lovely wirework.

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  33. The Jewelry LarderMarch 30, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    Wirework on the pendant is just amazing. I am so impressed with your creativity. What a great idea to transform the toggle to a "spinner" ring!

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  34. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Eva, your wire work is exquisite. Lovely work!

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  35. Maria Rosa SharrowMarch 30, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    Any words that I use will not begin to describe how beautiful that wire worked pendant is. Stunning!

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  36. LorettaMarch 30, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    I love the spinner ring. Great work with your soup.

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  37. ChelleMarch 30, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    I simply love your wire wrapping. and the spinner ring is very creative.

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  38. Tara P.March 30, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    Oh my gosh - that ring!!! Just beautiful! I love what you did with the focal too - wirework like that amazes me!

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  39. EWA gyöngyös világa! / EWA's World of Beads!March 31, 2013 at 4:03 AM

    Fantastic pieces!Congrats!

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  40. AnonymousMarch 31, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    I love how you wrapped the focal, and I definetely want to learn that technique!
    You used your beads in a very smart way.

    Ambra

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  41. darleneMarch 31, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    very nice work. i like the wire cage. pretty, pretty beads!

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  42. LizMarch 31, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    The way the wire wrapping was full of swirly goodness, just like the focal, was so perfect. It reminds me of a storm at sea. Really lovely!

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  43. AnonymousMarch 31, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Fantastic ring idea, so rare to see one and the focal looks amazing

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  44. Gaia CopiaMarch 31, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    I LOVE your designs! You are really great at mixing shapes and textures. Like, having a wavy copper disc next to a round lampworked bead. It creates such great visual interest. Wonderful work!
    Emily

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  45. MSMarch 31, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Amazing pieces! The pendant is so beautiful, the ring and the earrings are also lovely - really great job :o)

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  46. ACBeadsMarch 31, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    You've designed gorgeous pieces of jewellery. I love the way you've designed a ring using a clasp.

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  47. KepiMarch 31, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    OMG the wire wrapping is great, beautiful pieces.

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  48. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    You are such an amazing designer!! Love what you did to the pendant, can't wait to see the finished product! Did you hear me squeal over the ring? That is such a cool idea. And of course, the earrings are just drool worthy!

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  49. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Great jewelry, I love those sweet earrings :-)

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  50. LeanneMarch 31, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Love everything you made - the ring is so creative!

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  51. Becky PancakeMarch 31, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    Wonderful designs Eva. The spinner ring is a very creative & unique piece.

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  52. LorelleMarch 31, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    Love the weave on the pendant and cool idea with focal great lampies to work with lovely

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  53. KimberlyMarch 31, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    That spinner ring is so very clever! Lovely wirework!

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  54. RachelMarch 31, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    I love the spinner ring! Such a creative use of the toggle! And your wire work on the focal is amazing!

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  55. Just BeadsApril 1, 2013 at 5:21 AM

    Nice. Nice. Nice... everyone.

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  56. coffeeaddictApril 1, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    wouldn't mind having a tree full of these Christmas ornaments! lovely work

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  57. Niky SayersApril 1, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    Beautiful, your wire work is amasingly neat, I love what you did with the focal and using the clasp on a ring was such a great idea!

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  58. la mar de bonitaApril 1, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    Oh wow! I admire your wirework - it's a stunning bead soup, you've made!

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  59. Lilyweeds at Augusta Kent StudioApril 1, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    I love the cabachon cage and the earrings are divine! ~diana

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  60. Jan PetekApril 1, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    I just love the wirework around the focal! Really sets it off! Beautiful work!
    Jan

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  61. UnknownApril 1, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    The ring is absolutely BRILLIANT!!!

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  62. gelfling50April 1, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    Man you are so extremely talented with that wire wrapping ...blew me away when I saw that...I love all your pieces. I would wear them all in a heart beat...Thank you so much for sharing your genius with us all, bye for now and Happy Beading

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  63. Deelitful Boudoir PhotographyApril 1, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Wow! You are one lucky lady to receive such a great soup! Your wire work is fabulous and only makes the lampwork beads more gorgeous!! My favorite would have to be the earrings. But it is all beautiful!

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  64. UnknownApril 1, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Wow! Beautiful work!

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  65. Rosemary CheslockApril 1, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    What a great soup and a beautiful design

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  66. ladelizchicaApril 1, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    Lovely work

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  67. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 1:14 AM

    stunning wire work on the focal! & I love that you used the clasp to make a ring! How clever!

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  68. Metal Me ThisApril 2, 2013 at 2:26 AM

    Love what you came up with!

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  69. Krafty Max OriginalsApril 2, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    WOW< beautiful!!! I just love the wire wrap, it almost looks like the stone is sitting in a nest!! AMAZING!! ~KM http://kraftymax.blogspot.com/2013/03/7th-bead-soup-blog-party-reveal-33113.html

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  70. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    Your soup ingredients with the watery blues and the subtle greens with a hint of moonshine are fabulous! The wirework on the focal is amazing. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.

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  71. BobbieApril 2, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    The ring is great fun, and you did a great job of framing the lampwork for the pendant. Your wirework is wonderful. And the earrings are pretty terrific, too!

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  72. UnknownApril 3, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    Beautiful as always Eva !

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  73. NchantmeApril 4, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    Beautiful jewelry! Love your pieces! Great colors in your soup.

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  74. CherylApril 4, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    Your pieces are beautiful and ingenious! Very inspirational.

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  75. Empty nester at lastApril 4, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Stunning. I love the pendant! So ethereal looking!

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  76. Vivi MagooApril 5, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Love your creations! Got a chuckle out of your hubby's comment! Fun spinner ring!

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  77. Shai WilliamsApril 5, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    I am in awe of your wire wrapping skills. I just loved what you did with the focal and those earrings are to die for.

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  78. CheriApril 6, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    I love the ring and the pendant you made is awesome!!
    Cheri

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  79. Tammie T EverlyApril 7, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Your work is exquisite and these are certainly exceptional. Thanks for sharing these special pieces.

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  80. SusanmApril 7, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Your wirework is stunning. Great photos.

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  81. BevApril 7, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Awesome work!

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  82. UnknownApril 12, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    Your wire work is stunning. I love the creative use of the toggle as a spinner ring and the earrings are perfection.

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  83. AnonymousApril 14, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Wow - you are a talented lady!

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  84. RoseApril 14, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    These are all pieces I would wear with pride.

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  85. Karen MitchellApril 17, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    Gorgeous pieces! Love the ring and the wirework in the pendant is stunning!

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  86. My freakin' wayJune 10, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    Oh I love these! Love the colours and shapes... wow

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