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Bead Soup Blog Party! Isn't it Romantic?


(Click Image to View Close Up-Isn't It Romantic Copyright Margot Potter 2011)

Visit the rest of the Bead Soup Blog Party HERE!

I did a fair amount of ruminating about my soup. What should I leave out? What should I leave in? How many dashes of my own spices should I add? How much is too much...how little is too little?! It was a conundrum, indeed.

After several weeks of ruminating, I started the process of cooking my soup. I wanted to showcase the lovely pendant Suzann made for me and not clutter it up with too much around it, but I also wanted to add some drama and color in the core design, so I used the colors that kept it light and romantic without too many of the heavier colors. Just a dash of steely metal in the chain and hematine to ground things and some SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS to add a little bling. I think overall it turned out nicely. Simple, pretty, feminine but fun. I liked my little v-shaped wire solution to getting the pendant to hang in between the rosary style chain links. Simple, pretty, feminine...

No, it’s not necessarily full on funky Madge style, but I hopefully served the components well and made something somewhat appealing. That, gentle reader, is for you to decide. Alas it was a gloomy few days here in the Smokies, so the lighting gods were not with me, but I did effort! If I can manage to get a better shot today, I shall post!


To see what the VAST INTERNATIONAL gallery of Bead Soupers have cooked up for your delight, just take a peek here!

Go Check out what my partner Suzann S. Wilson of Beadphoria created with the sparkly soup I sent her and thanks to the amazing Ms. Lori Anderson for hosting Bead Soup Blog Party. You both rock!

xoxo
Madge

60 comments:

  1. moonlitfantaseasSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    very beautiful!

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  2. HelmitarhaSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Beautiful work! So elegant and feminine!

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  3. LissCSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    It is very romantic, and so pretty!!! I love this piece. Your work is always so wonderful!

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  4. Jean Katherine BaldridgeSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Oh Margot, this couldn't be more divine! I am in LOVE with your creation!!! It is totally gorgeous!!! You worked with your cup of soup to perfection!

    xox jean

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  5. Diana P.September 17, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    It's so very pretty and romantic! Love it!

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  6. Myléne HillamSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Maybe not so "full on funky Madge style" but really, really pretty and definitely very romantic! Gorgeous as always Margot!

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  7. Cindy GimbroneSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Yes it IS romantic! Lovely work as always, Margot!

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  8. Jennifer JanglesSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Really pretty Margot...

    Hope as is well!

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  9. Therese's TreasuresSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Hi Margot, I like your piece it is very pretty and femine, you did the pendant justice.
    Therese

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  10. EmandaJSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Romantic indeed! You and Susan must have been cut from the same cloth. Beautifully executed design.

    Enjoy the hop,
    Emanda

    http://artemisiastudio.blogspot.com/2011/09/bead-soup-reveal.html

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  11. Lois MoonSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Gorgeous. The texture of the beads an metal is wonderful. The piece is so pretty.

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  12. Tammy Jones, JewelryMakingDaily.comSeptember 17, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Well done! You did just enough and just the right things to accent the gorgeous pendant. Lovely!

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  13. rockcreekcreationsSeptember 17, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    What a wonderful focal to be able to work with!!

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  14. ShelSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Very pretty indeed!!

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  15. NoemiSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    What a great mix!
    The chain with those black beads does it for me. It just has the right balance.

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  16. UnknownSeptember 17, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    So Victorian looking...wonderful creation!!

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  17. UnknownSeptember 17, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    "the colours are so fresh & pretty" was my first thought when I saw your work. this looks like fun to wear

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  18. la mar de bonitaSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Truely romantic - a wonderful necklace!
    Greetings, Michi

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  19. Lori GreenbergSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Very Pretty Margot!

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  20. ShirazSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Beautiful choices from your soup, the result is gorgeous!

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  21. CraftyHopeSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Definitely romantic. Quite nice, I would have expected nothing less.

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  22. fireflymystSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    So pretty!! Love the length of the necklace:>)

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  23. DanaSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    I love it. I think you captured the essence of the soldered pendant with your design.

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  24. Lutka And Co.September 18, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    Lovely necklace! Very sweet!

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  25. Creative GrammieSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Aloha Margot;
    This jewelry set says vintage and romantic, I love it! Absolutely beautiful. TFS

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  26. Pam @ The Blue BetweenSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    very romantic - it's lovely!

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  27. Karyn BSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    So pretty, and yes, very romantic!

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  28. Lori AndersonSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    I think you added JUST the right amount of spice! It looks wonderful!

    I hope you'll join me next time -- the blog badge and dates are up on my blog now.

    Love, Lori

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  29. KayzKreationzSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    I think you did a wonderful job. It is very romantic, elegant and feminine. And you did a great job of putting the focus on the focal. I love it.

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  30. The Dixon ChickSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    That is very romantic and stunning! The pendant - wow. I want one! Nice background....

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  31. Christals CreationsSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    So beautiful. Very romantic as you said at the begining. Those hearts are lovely. I seem to be developing a thing for hearts recently. :o)

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  32. Sweet FreedomSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Lovely piece, and very romantic! Wonderful creativity!

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  33. ShirleySeptember 19, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Simple, elegant. Beautiful. Great job showcasing your wonderful soup!

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  34. Silver ParrotSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Lovely! Color scheme, composition...it all works. Great job!

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  35. SoulsFireDesignsSeptember 19, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Elegant, feminine, romantic... gorgeous!

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  36. MaggieSeptember 20, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    I love what you received and what you made with it is perfect. That is a necklace I would wear again and again and again. Did I mention that I love it?

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  37. WendySeptember 20, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Very pretty and feminine! The focal is wonderful!

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  38. Jennifer CameronSeptember 20, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Your soup turned out beautiful. It is very romantic and perfect for wearing out on a hot...I mean romantic date.

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  39. ShymeSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    A very beautiful bracelet...

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  40. Heidi PostSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Why yes, it is very romantic! Love it!

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  41. TerriSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Your necklace is stunning! and I see you put a lot of design time in to this. I love all the components you used. Really Soup-er!

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  42. I LOVE color!September 21, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    I am so sorry I am so late hopping your way. My computer dug it's heels in and said Not gon'a go thaat fast.:^)
    Your designs are nothing short of amazing.
    Be blessed to be a blessing

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  43. LolaSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Wow, that necklace is amazing! Beautiful!

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  44. BeadaholiqueSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Love your design and the feminine feel - beautiful!

    Julie and Andrea

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  45. Cindy CimaSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Stunning!! I love it!!

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  46. vonnaSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Beautiful sweet romantic necklace. I really like it.

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  47. TracySeptember 22, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Gorgeous, a very romantic and pretty design.

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  48. beautifullybrokenmeSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Lovely, feminine, textural - beautiful job!

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  49. MariannaSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    very romantic! Beautiful work!

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  50. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Beautiful, very delicate!

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  51. BobbieSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Romantic, indeed, but not too sweet - just perfect!

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  52. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    As I have to decide, I say that the necklace is really appealing. Really romantic!

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  53. UnknownSeptember 26, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Gorgeous necklace, the pendant is amazing and I love how your added the green, adds great eye appeal.

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  54. ManekiSeptember 26, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Lovely necklace! One detail I like especially is how the necklace transitions into that elegant triple-strand necklace around the back. Great job!

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  55. Christine AltmillerSeptember 26, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    this is so pretty!!!

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  56. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    It's beautiful..it has such a nice romantic feeling. And I love hat color combination.

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  57. one-eared pigSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Oh wow! Lovely!

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  58. ChristineOctober 1, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    So lovely & romantic!!

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  59. AnnOctober 16, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Very pretty, the focal is beautiful and you've done a great job showing it off.

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  60. DebbieOctober 22, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Oh I love the romantic pieces you made, especially the earrings!

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