tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post4723021294416936475..comments2024-01-28T02:33:20.498-06:00Comments on Treasures Found :: Inspiration is Everywhere: Of Talent and ChallengesTesoriTrovatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-34994168987275177682011-08-24T21:27:41.217-05:002011-08-24T21:27:41.217-05:00Wow I love that focal!
I am participating in BSBP...Wow I love that focal!<br /><br />I am participating in BSBP for the second time and I have to tell you that I am really being challenged. My swap partner went thru my blog and discovered what I don't do or use and then sent them to me.Shai Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625514249141386180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-89213682362478861152011-08-23T19:24:45.476-05:002011-08-23T19:24:45.476-05:00Love that hummingbird! I'm sure you'll do...Love that hummingbird! I'm sure you'll do something wonderful with it. I'll be posting about my bead soup this Friday--it's just perfect. A little challenging, but not so much that I want to hide in the corner. :)Michelle Machhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11250447711658920958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-46773713702893624772011-08-23T08:18:43.729-05:002011-08-23T08:18:43.729-05:00I envy you that gorgeous hummingbird! I had commen...I envy you that gorgeous hummingbird! I had commented on it when Evie posted it to her blog. You will do wonders with it, i can't wait to see! I am participating in this BSBP and my soup is on the way. This is my first so it is already pushing me outside my comfort zone. You have to take a class with Barbara, she's fantastic! I got the book too and can't wait to get started on a few of those projects!Laura Twifordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540487230113700516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-84932705082670764272011-08-22T23:57:11.498-05:002011-08-22T23:57:11.498-05:00Very pretty bead soup! :) I am excited about the ...Very pretty bead soup! :) I am excited about the beads I received. They are in lovely fall colors which I don't normally gravitate towards. The biggest challenge is not falling back on the same old-same old as I tend to do when I am pinched for time and my brain is mush, lol. :)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17119732345349008208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-79940802884670505452011-08-22T13:00:27.964-05:002011-08-22T13:00:27.964-05:00Gorgeous enameled components! I love the bouquet ...Gorgeous enameled components! I love the bouquet of roses! Aren't Beth and Evie the sweetest! Not only do they make great beads, components and jewelry but Beth's photos for I Heart Marco on Sunday's are fantastic!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-23587103953154992802011-08-21T13:53:05.498-05:002011-08-21T13:53:05.498-05:00That is a lovely soup! The enamels are beautiful, ...That is a lovely soup! The enamels are beautiful, such gorgeous colours. My bead soup ingredients arrived yesterday morning, a beautifully packaged and very generous mix. I love the pendant my partner Janna made me, but it is definitely going to challenge me as it is BIG! I'm going to have to let it simmer on my desk for a few days and try my very best not to leave it to the last minute!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01054958394707123993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-56085451612409812752011-08-21T06:53:14.772-05:002011-08-21T06:53:14.772-05:00What a fabulous selection, stunning beads and I lo...What a fabulous selection, stunning beads and I love that smokey autumnal ribbon. Co-incidentally I spent yesterday at a kiln enameling workshop and had a fantastic time - really loved it. Those pieces you've received are so inspiring and I can't wait to develop my own style. It's my first bead soup and I'm waiting - not very patiently for my beads to reach the UK from Julie Nordine - whatever they are I know I'll love them. I'm also excited to find out if she likes what I sent... her beads are pretty hard to match but I was determined to send something I'd made myself, so fingers crossed.THEAjewellery (lesley Watt)http://thegossipinggoddess.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-75656511871176867742011-08-20T13:48:51.919-05:002011-08-20T13:48:51.919-05:00I'm not doing the Bead Soup this time, I just ...I'm not doing the Bead Soup this time, I just can't face another deadline right now, but YoURS will be a knock-out! Beth and Evie know you pretty well to provide those personally made components that are so "you"! Please make it soon, I can't wait! They really went over the moon with the "Tiny Dancer"! That brings a tear to the eye! As for my recent challenge, I'm experimenting with patinas. I'm just not getting the colors I want yet. Also forming a ball at the end of wires with the Mapp torch. Very useful!Off the Beadin' Pathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698952086696011597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-12820007625519456752011-08-19T18:51:03.555-05:002011-08-19T18:51:03.555-05:00Oh my goodness, what a stunning soup! That humming...Oh my goodness, what a stunning soup! That hummingbird is wonderful! I know you'll do something fantastic with it and the lovely lampwork beads :)Heidi Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07843724107253315299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-75614053326882225702011-08-19T15:09:09.501-05:002011-08-19T15:09:09.501-05:00What a beautiful hummingbird! Can't wait to s...What a beautiful hummingbird! Can't wait to see what you make with the soup. I am participating for the first time, and just received my soup.. My partner Vintage in Disguise sent me a lovely jasper pendant in the shape of a leaf, a gold tone leaf toggle clasp, and some earthy toned beads. I am excited, and nervous because I am going to attempt my very first triple strand necklace with an offset clasp. (I am fairly new to jewelry making). It will be a challenge, but that's why I signed up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-14478020674840839012011-08-19T14:35:49.990-05:002011-08-19T14:35:49.990-05:00It's amazing to me that they cut those lovely ...It's amazing to me that they cut those lovely shapes themselves... I would have thought they were laser cut or some, such thing. The enamel work is just beautiful. I am looking forward to seeing what you create with these ingredients. Cheers!Do Be Do Bead Dohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776668704580998133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-92113350313535547502011-08-19T13:34:55.180-05:002011-08-19T13:34:55.180-05:00Erin I have every confidence in you that you will ...Erin I have every confidence in you that you will be able to use that beautiful hummingbird in a very special way and it will be very "tasty." Can't wait.<br /><br />Those enameled roses are...WOW!<br /><br />What did Tiny Dancer say when she saw the ornament? That is so sweet and thoughtful of Beth and Evie.JeannieKhttp://site.jkdjewelry.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-27056147499755974772011-08-19T11:27:20.394-05:002011-08-19T11:27:20.394-05:00I can not wait to see what you create! That hummin...I can not wait to see what you create! That hummingbird is so beautiful!! Your ingredients are perfect.<br /><br />I am participating, again, and am so happy. I love this, makes me think outside the box, which is good for me. :)<br /><br />I can't hardly wait for my ingredients to arrive from Poland.<br /><br />Have a great retreat - sound so wonderful.Courtney Breulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754678418586869915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-85101280936663525232011-08-19T10:50:57.627-05:002011-08-19T10:50:57.627-05:00What a lovely bead soup! The colours in the silk c...What a lovely bead soup! The colours in the silk cord really caught my eye. Very dark and dramatic. And the enamelled components are just fab.<br /><br />I haven't got my soup yet, but I know it's on its way from Wales. I'm of cause very curious to see what I get. And too see if Sue likes what I put together for her. My soup contained a couple of pieces that might be challenging so I really hope she won't find them too challenging...<br /><br />I enjoy putting together soups. In a way, I think I enjoy giving away soups is almost more fun than getting some myself -- and that said, I love getting bead mail!Manekihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362626785474144154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-8837574559252268002011-08-19T10:34:26.658-05:002011-08-19T10:34:26.658-05:00Oh, I am so jealous - I love enameling but I love ...Oh, I am so jealous - I love enameling but I love birds even more!! I also just received Barbara's book and I couldn't put it down - so excited to try her method of firing. I too have a large focal to work with but am looking forward to the challenge.Kim Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16765296400379609580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-20316269808358559512011-08-19T10:16:47.863-05:002011-08-19T10:16:47.863-05:00Hi Erin......I am waiting on my Painting with fire...Hi Erin......I am waiting on my Painting with fire book right now..but I do have the whole set up for doing enameling, that Barbra also offers, and I am signed up for her class at Art and Soul in Portland, I didn't want to try on my own either, and I need a place set up for it, I am excited to take the class for sure!<br /> Your bead soup is amazing! can't wait to see what you do with it!moonlitfantaseashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17591455624346910583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-85820636229102209892011-08-19T07:39:17.365-05:002011-08-19T07:39:17.365-05:00Oh, Erin - I'm a last minute Lucy too:-) And I...Oh, Erin - I'm a last minute Lucy too:-) And I can't wait for my beads to arrive, but I'm sure when they do, I will find something to distract me and putting it together will be a last minute thing again. Can't wait for your piece!steufelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734019874159488510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-76471790666517445572011-08-19T07:38:26.732-05:002011-08-19T07:38:26.732-05:00Erin,
Lucky you to have received such amazing bea...Erin,<br /><br />Lucky you to have received such amazing bead soup ingredients. I know you will do something fantastic with it.<br /><br />I've been wanting to try my hand at torch enameling, but like you, I am still a bit intimidated by working with a flame. I don't have the money needed for the tools and supplies, and also work better in a classroom setting rather than learning from a video or written instructions. <br /><br />While I didn't sign up for Bead Soup, I've been trying to 'keep in shape' creative-wise by entering several challenges such as Art Bead Scene, Love My Art Jewelry, Vintaj, and Heather Powers Inspired by Nature challenge. <br /><br />I'm so jealous that you are going to Heather's Bead Retreat!!!! I hope she will do more in the years to come, and maybe I will be lucky enough to attend one of them.<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend!!!!!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545020113679133121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144530270551564552.post-12554939797690200242011-08-19T07:37:12.588-05:002011-08-19T07:37:12.588-05:00Hi Erin, first of all it feels so awesome to be ba...Hi Erin, first of all it feels so awesome to be back at the keyboard catching up with my friends, i have missed everyone so much, i love all of your amazing components for your "Bead Soup" i can't believe they make those totally from scratch wow!!!! I am partisipating in the soup with somone all the way from Africa.....i hope she gets my stuff in time it took poor Patty almost 6 weeks to get her winnings from my Blog giveaway only from Canada LOL anyway i can't wait to see what you come up with and i am sure it will be amazing....i wish i could join you in Heather's retreat it sounds like a wonderful time and not too far from me. I am the same i would die for some hands on workshops.<br />Have a wonderful weekend & Jack as of Wed. is finally walking on 2 shoes :)somethinguniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08957841980129444490noreply@blogger.com