Soup from my BSBP Partner

I'm so excited to be participating in the 5th Bead Soup Blog Party! It's an amazing opportunity to grow as an artist and, for me, push my creativity. What a beautiful assortment of beads to work with! These beauties arrived in an adorable handmade envelope, too, with a printed sheet labeling each bead type.  Julie Anne Leggett is my partner for the 5th Bead Soup Blog Party.  They are, clockwise from left, a Seaglass focal pendant, fire polished Czech glass, freshwater pearls, lampwork spacers from Blue Seraphim, wood chip beads, lampwork lentils, quartz teardrops, and, my favorite, an exquisite handmade clasp by Julie, made with a bead by HMB Studios.
There are, of course, tons of ideas running through my head!  I can't wait to get started and look forward to seeing everyone's magnificent handiwork on reveal day!

Peace, Love, and Sunshine,
Kel















You can find Julie Anne Leggett at The Peaceful Bead.
For a list of all participants and partners, http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/
Please visit Lori Anderson's Blog at http://www.prettythingsblog.com/

Craftsmen's Arts & Crafts Festival

Keith & I went to the Craftsmen's Festival this past weekend @ Dulles Expo Center.  I wanted to share the gorgeous Bottle Cap & Lampwork bracelet & beautiful earrings I got there.  Made by one of my favorite jewelry artists & also a genuinely kind lady, Lori Anderson.  She has been such an inspiration to me and to have been able to talk with her, meet her, and participate in the Bead Soup Blog Party has been an incredible experience!  She has taught me so much about jewelry and more.  Thanks for sharing your talents... you never know whose life you will touch.
Kel : )