my partner

The game is on...I've been assigned my partner, Candida Castleberry.  Check out her blog, https:spunsugarbeadworks.BlogSpot.com.  I've sent a message to her to confirm.

2014 Bead Soup Blog Party

This is a busy time of year for me, but this was so much fun last year and I learned a lot from the challenge, so I've signed up.  I'm already thinking about my bead collection I'll send my partner.  :)

my partner's reveal...

My partner, Amanda Tibbetts, has posted what she made with the bead stash I sent her.  She created a very pretty necklace that sets off the focal perfectly, and a charming bracelet which highlights the pretty clasp.  I think she did a lovely job.

You can see her pieces at:  http://www.amandamade.com/blog and you can find all of the participants of Bead Soup Blog Party by going here: http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/.

can I have a drum roll, please...

I finished my second piece on Wednesday!.  So here are both pieces, with close-ups for both.  I'm please with how they turned out, and I have so say they are definitely out of my normal comfort zone, which was my objective.

First Blog Party Piece Done

Well, I finished my first piece.  I tired to combine brass and copper in one piece, but it just never was right, so I went with all brass so I could use my pretty focal and links.  After working and reworking, I finally am satisfied with the way it turned out.  Now on to the next piece since I haven't used the copper clasp yet (the rules say I have to use the focal and clasp).  I already have some ideas...stay tuned.  My reveal date is April 14, I think.

Mt Dora Spring Show

Well, I'm back and recuperated from the weekend at the Mt Dora Spring Show in Mt Dora, FL.  It was a nice show and extremely well organized...the best I've seen yet.  Lots of people, although not as many as their fall show.  But, most of the people weren't buying jewelry.  Not just mine, but I think none of the jewelry artists did well.  And we got rained out around 2pm on Sunday.  I did meet some nice people, both visitors and other exhibitors, which is always good, and I was certainly happy with the sales I did make.

This is my last big show for the season, so I'm going to be dedicated toward making my bead soup party design.  I'm really looking forward to it!

Nice Comments from Amanda

My Blog Soup Party partner, Amanda, made some very nice comments on her blog--http://www.amandamade.com/blog.  She is a very talented artist herself!  I adore what she sent me and am especially pleased that she took the time to make the focal and other brass components herself.  I'm not sure how I'll use them yet, but I'm intrigued by the idea of combining the brass and copper in the same piece.  I really think I can do it so that it works!  I already have some ideas and plan to get started within the next couple of days.