My personal style in jewelry is modern, simple, clean design where each element is full of symbolism. Being a beadmaker, I know the amount of work and personality that goes into creating these small works of art. I like to showcase each one in a minimalist design.
I followed Cat's lead in colors and took out my collection of alcohol inks and alphabet stamps.
The way is in the heart - Buddha
I didn't want the alignment perfect to reflect the ups and downs of following your life's path. I used violet ink to create a pink wash on the etched pattern on the front.
I added two amethyst beads sent to me by Cat. Amethyst represents wisdom and clarity and is the birthstone for my son's February birthday. One stone for wisdom and clarity to follow my own path and the other for my son.
Lastly, I added a spiral clasp. The spiral to represent how sometimes following your own path is circular and not straightforward.
I have a beautiful necklace thanks to the Bead Soup Blog Party. Thank you to my BeadSouPR, Cat for the lovely bead soup and Lori for hosting it! Now, on to the other Bead SouPRs to see what they've cooked up! Enjoy!
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33. Candice McGinnis and Sally Anderson
34. Carol Bradley and Cece Cormier
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37. Carrie Tahquechi and Cris Peacock
38. Cat Pruitt and Cindy Gimbrone
39. Charlene Gary and Doris Stumpf
40. Charlotte Pevny and Kate Gardenghi
41. Cherrie Fick and Cathie Carroll
41. Claire Maunsell and Cherrie Fick
42. Cheryl Roe and Jenny Vidberg
43. Chris White and Norma Turvey
45. Christie Murrow and Dana James
46. Christina Miles and Collette Collins
47. Christine Brandel and Elizabeth Woodford
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49. Christine Hendrickson and Debbie Goering
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52. Cindy Wimmer and Riki Schumacher
53. CJ Baushka and Cory Celaya
54. Courtney Breul and Joanna Matuszczyk
56. Cryss Thain and Serena Trent
57. Cynthia Tucker and Kitty Durmaj
58. Dana Johnson Jones and Eva Sherman
59. Davinia Algeri and Janet McDonald
60. Deci Worland and Lara Lutrick
61. Diana Ptaszynski and Kristy Abner
62. Diane Cook and Kerry Bogert
63. Diane Hawkey and Jen Judd Velasquez
64. Dorcas Midkiff and Jill Harris
65. Doris Radlicki and Heather Goldsmith
66. Dot Lewallen and Gaea Cannaday
67. Elisabeth Auld and Jennifer Justman
68. Erin Fickert-Rowland and Geanina Grigore
69. Erin Grant and Julie Jones
70. Eszter Czibulyas and Helena Fritz
71. Fiona Christie and Michelle Heim
72. Gail Zwang and Genea Crivello-Knable
73. Geneva Collins and Jana Haag
74. Gretchen Nation and Heidi Post
75. Heather DeSimone and Karin Slaton
76. Heather Marley and Terry Carter
77. Ingrid McCue and Jennifer Pride
78. Jackie Ryan and Nicole Keller
79. Janna Harttgen and Joanne Tinley
80. Jean Yates and Lori Anderson
81. Jelveh Jaferian and Jenny Davies-Reazor
82. Jenni Connolly and Jennifer Heynen
83. Jennifer Cameron and Kristi Bowman
84. Jennifer Geldard and Lisa Liddy
85. Jennifer VanBenschoten and Kim Hora
86. Jess Italia Lincoln and Lori Greenberg
87. Jill MacKay and Lori Bergmann
88. JJ Jacobs and Karen Tremblay
89. Joyce Becker and Kathy Welsh
90. Judy Glende and Karen Sinkowski
91. Judy Riley and Kelly Morgan
92. JuLee Wolfe and Julie Bean
93. Julianna Cannon and Julianna Kis
94. Julie Nordine and Lesley Watt
95. K. Hutchinson and Shea Zukowski
96. Karen Firnberg and Karyn Bonfiglio
97. Karen Williams and Kimberly Roberts
98. Karen Zanco and Polly Barker
99. Kari Carrigan and Laura Twiford
100. Karin von Hoeren and Laura Blanck
101. Kate Richbourg and Lorelei Eurto
102. Kathleen Lange Klik and Maria Clark
103. Kathy Engstrom and Keri Lee Sereika
104. Kay Thomerson and Loretta Carstensen
105. Kelley Fogle and Laurel Bielec
106. Kelly Ramstack and Sally Anderson
107. Kim Stevens and Tiffany Long
108. Kristi Harrison and Mandy Williamson
109. Kristi Kyle and Lana Kinney
110. Kristina Johansson and Sue Hodgkinson
111. Kym Hunter and Laura Sanger
112. Laura Zeiner and Susan Kennedy
114. Laurie Hanna and Lisa Boucher
115. Lesley Weirand Liz DeLuca
116. Linda Djokic and Tracey Weiser
117. Linda Inhelder and Pam Brisse
118. Linda Landig and Lori Dorrington
119. Linda Murphy and Lisa Hamilton
119. Line Labrecque and Marianne Baxter
120. Lisa Lodge and Monica Johnson
121. Lois Moon and Melissa Muir
122. Lola Surwillo and Therese Frank
123. Lori Bowring Michaud and Marci Brooks
124. Lupe Meter and Mags Saari
125. Maggie Towne and Marge Beebe
126. Malin de Koning and Susie Hibdon
127. Mallory Hoffman and Shirley Moore
128. Marcie Abney and Patty Miller
129. Marcy Lamberson and Melissa Clarke
130. Margot Potter and Suzann Sladcik Wilson
131. Maria Grimes and Wendy Blum
132. Maria Horvath and Melinda Orr
133. Maria Rosa Sharrow and Marie-Noel Voyer-Cramp
134. Marian Hertzog and Melissa Mesara
135. Marianna Boylan and Sandi Lee James
136. Marina Dobrynina and Michaela Pabeschitz
137. Marsha Neal and Miri Agassi
138. Mary Ellen Parker and Melissa Meman
139. Mary Elliott and Tamara Soper
140. Mary Hicks and Laurel Steven
141. Melissa Pynn and Michelle Buettner
142. Michelle Hardy and Niki Meiners
143. Michelle Mach and Moira McEvoy
145. Molly Alexander and Poranna
146. Mylene Hillam and Nicole Rennell
147. Nadezhda Parfyonova and Stacey Curry
148. Nan Emmett and Nancy Peterson
149. Nancy Boylan and Natalie McKenna
150. Natalie Monkivitch and Niky Sayers
151. Natasha Lutes and Pam Ferrari
152. Noemi Baena and Penny Ilagan
153. Pamela Petry and Rebecca Sirevaag
154. Pat Haight and MaryShannon Hicks
155. Patty Gasparino and Vonna Maslanka
156. Penny Neville and Sandi Volpe
157. Pepita Bos and Wendy Chamberlain
158. Raida Disbrow and Rebecca Watkins
159. Rebecca Anderson and Sabrina Staub
160. Regina Santerre and Rose Binoya
161. Rhea Freitag and Tari Kahrs
162. Rochelle Brisson and Teri Baskett
163. Sally Russick and Tracy Bell
164. Sandra McGriff and Shay Williams
165. Sandra Wolberg and Sara Hardin
166. Sarah Elder and Salla Small
167. Saskia Kaffenberger and Sharon Gardner
168. Sharon Palac and Shannon Chomanczuk
169. Shay Stone and Suzette Bentley
170. Shiraz Biggie and Tammy Powley
171. Staci Smith and Tracy Stillman
172. Stacie Stamper and Tracy Martin
173. Stefanie Teufel and Vicky Taylor
174. Stephanie Dixon and Stephanie LaRosa
175. Stephanie Haussler and Valerie Norton
176. Suzanne Tate and Terri Wlaschin
177. Sweet Freedom Designs and Tammy Jones
178. Tania Spivey and Tari Sasser
179. Tara Plote and Terry Matuszyk
180. Terri Gauthier and Deana Hager
181. Theresa Fosdick and Tracey Nanstad
152. Noemi Baena and Penny Ilagan
153. Pamela Petry and Rebecca Sirevaag
154. Pat Haight and MaryShannon Hicks
155. Patty Gasparino and Vonna Maslanka
156. Penny Neville and Sandi Volpe
157. Pepita Bos and Wendy Chamberlain
158. Raida Disbrow and Rebecca Watkins
159. Rebecca Anderson and Sabrina Staub
160. Regina Santerre and Rose Binoya
161. Rhea Freitag and Tari Kahrs
162. Rochelle Brisson and Teri Baskett
163. Sally Russick and Tracy Bell
164. Sandra McGriff and Shay Williams
165. Sandra Wolberg and Sara Hardin
166. Sarah Elder and Salla Small
167. Saskia Kaffenberger and Sharon Gardner
168. Sharon Palac and Shannon Chomanczuk
169. Shay Stone and Suzette Bentley
170. Shiraz Biggie and Tammy Powley
171. Staci Smith and Tracy Stillman
172. Stacie Stamper and Tracy Martin
173. Stefanie Teufel and Vicky Taylor
174. Stephanie Dixon and Stephanie LaRosa
175. Stephanie Haussler and Valerie Norton
176. Suzanne Tate and Terri Wlaschin
177. Sweet Freedom Designs and Tammy Jones
178. Tania Spivey and Tari Sasser
179. Tara Plote and Terry Matuszyk
180. Terri Gauthier and Deana Hager
181. Theresa Fosdick and Tracey Nanstad
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2. Alice Craddick and Sandra Richardson
3. Alison Sachs and Amy Severino
4. Allison Scott and Cynthia Abner
6. Amanda Davie and Patsy Evins
7. Amber Dawn and Kim Ballor
8. Ambra Gostoli and Christine Hansen
10. Ana Krepel-Novak and Eleanor Snare
11. Andrea Morici and Hope Smitherman
12. Andrea Trank and Jayne Capps
13. Andrea Turini and Charlene Jacka
14. Angela May and Emanda Johnson
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17. Ann Sherwood and Lynne Bowland
18. Anna Lear and Barbe Saint John
19. Anna Sabina and Erin Siegel
19. Nan Emmett and Erin Siegel
21. B.R. Kuhlman and Deanna Chase
22. Barbara Bechtel and Bryna Lumb
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25. Barbara Lewis and Cathie Carroll
26. Barrie Edwards and Lyn Foley
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29. Beth and Evie McCord and Erin Prais-Hintz
30. Beth Bricker and Heather Pyle
Very cool thought to add the color! Yay pink!
ReplyDeleteShannon C
Beautiful necklace, Cindy! I like how you stamped the back of the copper heart - great idea! :)
ReplyDeleteGeanina.
Thank you Shannon and Geanina! :-)
ReplyDeleteWow - love the process of how you did the heart pendant and I love the colors you used on the pendant! Wonderful necklace for yourself!
ReplyDeleteI also love symbolism in my personal jewelry. I wear pieces that remind me of important things in my life I want to think about on a given day.
ReplyDeleteI prefer that to choosing pieces that just happen "go with " outfits!
To me your necklace is a PERFECT creation !!!
Great Soup!
m.e. :)
lovely!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story! What did you use to seal the ink? I'm sure you'll love wearing that necklace!
ReplyDeleteAs a copper addict, I absolutely love the focal of this piece, and the personalization you gave it, along with the simple textural chain showcase it beautifully!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful soup you made my friend, your work is truly stunning!! Thanks for sharing & all I can say is yummmmmy!!!
ReplyDeleteHi, Cindy! BSBP bottom-dweller here. At least I didn't go with bottom-feeders!
ReplyDeleteLove what you've done! Your style is so eclectic! That etched heart was amazing, and I have been into the alcohol inks for about 6 months, and it is unbelievable what you can do with them! In fact, I just recently posted a tie-dyed copper cuff on Etsy, courtesy of alcohol inks!
But back to you. Love what you've done! And it has bren so nice meeting everyone this way, and admiring the talent!
Love it - the fact that you took that heart piece and put your own stamp on it (he-he couldn't resist the pun). It is a truly gorgeous standout color.
ReplyDeleteTerri
I LOVE how you added the colors and the stamping on the back to personalize it!
ReplyDeleteLooks great Cindy!
I love how you stamped the back of the heart, and added the color. It was gorgeous to begin with, and you only enhanced it. I'm always afraid to do something like that, so thanks for showing me that bravery pays off.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I really love what you did with the focal point. The color is really great, and I love the phrase on the back. Great work!
ReplyDeleteCat sent me one of these and I didn't even think to color it!!! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful heart pendant and gorgeous design - I love it!
ReplyDeleteI am SO sorry for being late — today our internet provider decided to crash. My stress level is through the roof, to say the least! They’re still working on it, but it’s like dial-up.
ReplyDeleteI had fallen in love with that heart when I first saw it! And it's interesting to me to see how alcohol inks are used because my first try with them was a messy failure.
I hope you’ll participate again!
Love, Lori
I love your creativity, Cindy. I would have never thought of coloring the pendant as you did. Really lovely.
ReplyDeleteI never would of thought of adding color, very nice.
ReplyDeleteVery creative, I would never think of changing the color like that.
ReplyDeleteWow Cindy, what a lovely piece! We’re all being pushed outside our comfort zones — with amazing results!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the hop,
Emanda
http://artemisiastudio.blogspot.com/2011/09/bead-soup-reveal.html
Sweet necklace, Cindy! Cool idea to add color to the pendant. I like the simple design. Love the two delicate chains together with a few bead accents.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, I love it! Great idea to stamp the back, it looks fab! Riki
ReplyDeleteThat's a great piece and I adore how you altered the focal. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteI have collected hearts for as long as I can remember and that one is a beauty! I like simplicity in designs also and what you did was all that heart needed. Gorgeous color you chose.
ReplyDeleteIt's so fantastic how you made the soup components work to fit your design parameters
ReplyDeleteBeautiful necklace!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much everyone! This bead soup party has certainly spurred on everyone's creativity! So many blogs to visit and so many lovely pieces to see! Thanks for visiting mine!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful necklace! I really like the colour you added to the heart, colourful and eye-catching. Of cause the heart was lovely as it was too, but by altering it like this you added your own touch to it as well. Very creative. And also, by keeping the necklace design simple you put full focus on that beautiful, beautiful heart that you two made together.
ReplyDeleteCindy, that coloring is just stunning and so creative! I never thought of doing that to copper. What a treat! Love the color, the concept, the creativity!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the quote that you added to the back of the pendant and the color that you used to stained the front!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week!
Love what you did with the heart. It was nice before, not out there!
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful! I love, love that heart.
ReplyDeletevery pretty
ReplyDeleteI just love what you did with the heart! You certainly warmed mine, Miss Cindy!
ReplyDeletePretty, pretty heart! I like how you personalized it with such a lovely sentiment.
ReplyDeleteWOW you really did fabulous!!! I love the colors you chose for the pendent!
ReplyDeleteLove love the copper heart. It pleases me that you are using copper.
ReplyDeleteBe blessed to be a blessing
What a lovely way to use the heart!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love how you added color to the pendant!
ReplyDeleteAs usual, great design. Your work is outstanding. 'love the simplicity and special touch to this piece.
ReplyDeleteLove it and love how you added the pink!
ReplyDeleteLove the pink wash on that heart! Beautiful necklace!
ReplyDeleteCindy, I love what you did with the heart and the simple necklace that you hung it on, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteTherese
I never would have thought to change the color. What a meaningful necklace now so totally something that could see myself wearing.
ReplyDeleteso pretty
ReplyDeleteReally great idea adding the colour! Really like it :)
ReplyDeleteCindy I just love this!
ReplyDeleteYou took something that was already lovely and made it more so.
Great work!
Warm regards,
Cathie
I adore the fact that you used alcohol inks to add some color to your pendant. Those inks are one of my favorite supplies. I would LOVE to know what you used as a sealer as I see no signs of it in the finished piece. Overall, very cool!
ReplyDeleteLove the necklace & your meaning behind each element!
ReplyDeleteSo simple and elegant. I have a secret thing for pink (but don't tell anyone, lol)
ReplyDeleteI would never have thought to add color to that heart, very clever.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great necklace with the focal, the little beads and the chain. The stamping on the back really makes it very personal and lovely. I had never heard of these inks before this BSBP and will have to check them out. Although I really love copper, I like the way you changed that heart focal to be totally yours.
ReplyDeletevery cool idea! I love it!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job, Cindy! I love the pink wash and stamped phrase. I never thought to try alcohol inks on copper but I think you might have just sparked a new obsession for me!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the ink to change the color. I must learn this technique!
ReplyDeleteSooooo lovely!! The color you put on the heart is just perfect :)
ReplyDeleteI am not allowed to use fire. I am too dangerous. So for now, I will buy the hand made beads from wonderful artists like you to incorporate into my designs. Beautiful necklace with very clean lines.
ReplyDeleteA very pretty necklace!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, that heart is amazing! I think it was a wise choice to use simple strands to showcase the focal. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful necklace!
ReplyDeleteLove how you made these pieces your own. I wouldn't ever have thought to do that! Way to go, Cindy. Great soup!
ReplyDeleteFantastic!! I love it :)
ReplyDeletevery cool in your style...the heart always makes an attractive piece as all of us are feeling emotions right from our heart.
ReplyDeleteLike the color addition to the heart, makes it very, ...very! And it looks large? so I like it simple...
ReplyDeleteHurray for girly colors! Love the pink heart.
ReplyDeleteLove that beautiful colour! That was a nice touch to stamp the saying on the heart... it makes it that much more special!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Love how you added the color to the heart
ReplyDeletewow.. staining the heart gave it a completely different feel! Beautiful work :) Wear it in health and joy :D ... and grin widely and proudly every time you answer that question ' where did you did that lovely necklace?" lol
ReplyDeleteSoooo beautiful and thoughtful!
ReplyDeleteAhh, to be able to do simplicity so well, that is art!! Love your heart necklace, the meanings and the gorgeous color and the simplicity!
ReplyDeleteLovely! Such a pretty and feminine piece. I love that you made it pink and the hand stamped message on the back! Wonderful :)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. I love what you did with the colors. The heart came out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful design Cindy! Love the phrase and the vivid pink wash!
ReplyDeleteThe alcohol ink gave it an extra special touch.
ReplyDeleteStill making the rounds. Really like the way you used the inks and stamps.
ReplyDeleteLOVE what you did with that heart...lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove my alcohol inks...And it looks like you do too. What a fun time you must of had with your soup mix. It turned out beautifully! Soup-er job!
ReplyDeleteReally nice, cool idea with the color!
ReplyDeleteLove it...
what a wonderful necklace you can wear to represent your whole life of ups and downs and being loved in between!! Love it and love how the color and saying turned out!
ReplyDeleteAlice's Beads and Baubles
Beautiful necklace! I love how you colored the heart and added text without hammering the metal-brilliant!
ReplyDeleteAll you need is... a heart!
ReplyDeleteWell thought!
Ambra
I completely LOVE this! xox jean!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is Wow - amazing beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove the way you changed the appearance of the heart and the engraving .... it´s so girlish beautiful.
P. S. Sorry to be so late - didn´t hat for a long while an internet access on my holiday trip but now I am taking time to go over all blogs. It will take me some time and I am happy to be here.
♥ Manuela