Treasures by Louise

When Grandmother called the family to dinner, she said: "Soup's On!" (When my Grandma served Sunday dinner, it always began with chicken vegetable soup. She made a good hearty soup that I have never been able to duplicate. But that's because I'm not using chicken feet! Well time marches on... spending hours in the kitchen is not my thing, unless you include the beading projects at the kitchen table.) Let's play with Bead Soup! I love the soup my partner Leslie Wayment sent me! It was full of turquoise and turquoise dyed howlite; my favorite color. In fact it is full of color. I have enough beads to make several more items. I will share the first two, to begin. Focal with wire wrapped bail and embellishment by Leslie This focal deserved to be served up with just a few beads to accent . I love how the colors of the Czech glass, aventurine and howlite work with the copper tones. I used bright copper spacers and antique copper chain. design...

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