Treasures by Louise

Back in February, I participated in the monthly Earrings Everyday challenge. I made a pair of earrings inspired by the beautiful Damselflies in Love photo from National Geographic. I shared those earrings in a previous blog post.  Earrings to summon summer days   That was great fun to be part of the challenge. In addition, I won a pair of polymer clay Hibiscus charms from Kristi Bowman Designs! Thank you Kristi! They came in some neat packaging, and the wrapping was as much fun as the prize inside. I love the handmade paper wrapper and the fibers used to tie everything together. The fibers are Sari Silk Yarn from Swallowtail Fiber Arts on Etsy. I'm sure they will find their way into a finished project one day! Intriguing packaging, beautiful business card! Polymer clay Hibiscus charms from Kristi Bowman The charms are beautiful tropical colors,  so I decided to add shell disc beads, bronze Czech glass, and brass wire. I love how they came out, so...

Happy Bead Soup Week! My Bead Soup from Leslie Wayment arrived on Saturday, and I had to wait until Sunday to open it. It is beautiful and generous. Bead Soup from Leslie Leslie indulged my love of the color turquoise, and sent me a soup with an hand wrapped turquoise focal bead. She also made the beautiful pelican copper clasp. That will have to have a special place in a design. There's enough beads to make an entire wardrobe of beautiful jewelry: Turquoise, mosaic turquoise, howlite, aventurine, coral and Czech glass. Beautiful warm blues and greens, with a touch of hot red and coppery bronze to give it a spark! Photo collage made at picmonkey.com Now to get started: I plan to make a few pair of earrings to get into the swing of the colors. Thank you Leslie!

The soup is in the mail! My package is sent out this morning (a little late) to my very sweet swap partner Leslie. I was adding a few morsels at the last, last minute. I will show you a hint of what she will find in her package.  Bead Soup 8 for Leslie Oh wait, you say that's too blurry? OK, what about this one: Soup for Leslie W.: wonder what it is?

Bead Soup Party Kick-off! I have been in touch with my partner, she is in Florida, lucky girl! and she owns a bead store. Double lucky girl! Wow, to have all those beads at hand to choose from...must be nice. Well she will be my mentor since this is my first time. I hope Leslie will find my soup tasty! I won't show any pics yet, but looking forward to putting the final touches on my soup. My view here in Michigan...all set for spring! This houseplant is how I imagine Florida is like now! Here is a link to Leslie's store and blog. Be sure to check out her classes if you are nearby! :) Wish I was.      About AA Beads Online