Hello friends
The very first thing I would like to say is thank you. Thank you for all of the heartfelt words that you left for me after my last blog post. Your stories, words of understanding, and virtual ((hugs)) meant so much to me and gave me comfort.
Have you enjoyed seeing the many Bead Soup Blog Party sneak peaks happening in blogs across the land (and beyond)? This will be my 3rd round in the Bead Soup Blog Party, and I was really psyched to be be paired with Riki Schumacher of Riki Jewelry. I have been an online friend and a huge fan of Riki for some time now, so this was a real treat for me. When you visit Riki’s blog, you’ll see her tagline right there in her beautiful blog banner: romantic relics. I had that idea in mind when I selected the components for Riki.
While on our recent trip to Maine, we stopped in a few antique stores around Kennebunkport. That’s where I found this gorgeous 1940’s/1950’s brass and rhinestone brooch. Not your typical bead focal, but one that I just knew Riki could certainly work her magic with.
I found these vintage metal leaves at the Beadin’ Path up in Portland, ME. The leaves seemed to go so well with the old brooch. I added a mix of vintage chain too.
Not your ordinary bead mix…. I chose a pair of vintage mixed metal earrings and rhinestone dangles to add to the soup. Riki incorporates many beautiful old pieces in her work. I figured that although my bead soup components may be like an old friend for her, the challenge would really be in the fact that the soup is not a mix of beads at all, but one-of-a-kind treasures from the past.
Would you like to see the amazing bead soup that Riki sent to me? You can see her recent blog post here. While you’re visiting her blog, be sure to check out the brand new blog that she just launched, Riki Schumacher’s e-Workshops. Riki will be sharing online courses, kits, freebies, and information on workshops given by other jewelry designers. Riki’s new site will be sure to foster a collaborative community and will be a great place to go for inspiration! Before I sign off, I just had to share this beautiful handmade pouch…. Riki sent my Bead Soup in such sweet, vintage sytle! Thank you, Riki!
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Oh my – your beads soup you sent is lovely, lovely, lovely! Very unique and beautiful. And, you photography is amazing as well – love it!
Thanks for sharing.
I’m the first? yeeeeeeepe!! it’s for sure the best soup for our Riki!! i’m sur she is so happy to start to play with those delicious elements!!
I think I would probably take her packaging, punch two holes in it, string some chain and hang it around my neck. Just stunning!
Oh Riki is going to go gaga when she gets your box and I cant wait to see what she creates with it..I think I must of flipped back and forth about a week whether or not to join in the Soup party..I think I may be to chicken..heehee..I think I may have to just go for it next time. The pouch Riki sent you is a stunner!!Hugs,Cat
I’m sure Riki is thrilled with what you sent to her to makee some special soup out of! I can’t wait to see all the beautiful work when it’s completed. Off to see her new blog and what you sent now. Thinking of you!
What beautiful soup! And what a great spin on the challenge. I can’t wait to see what she makes with these treasures!
Cindy, you put together an amazing soup mix for Rikki…I am terribly jealous! I can’t wait to see what she does with it!
WOW! Amazing stuff, and I love how she packaged it. I would have loved to have taken that bead shopping trip with you (up the coast has been a long wish of mine, but at least we’re going to Portland, OR in March!) and to go to Beadin’ Path in person would be amazing! I’d still be there!
I can’t wait to see what the two of you make!
Hi Sweet Cindy! Well, it is true, I am the recipient if the BEST loot ever! Sounds like I am not alone. I can’t thank you enough for all the time you put into this amazing collection, it is so beautiful. My heart stopped when I opened each and every carefully packaged delight. These are the kind of pieces I just leave out and enjoy their beauty! But I am going to make myself do some creating! I hope I can live up to this task!! Thanks again for all the love I can tell you put in to these pieces Cindy, truly a feast for the eyes! Much love, Riki
What a gorgeous treasury you made for here.
Each ingredient is picked with so much feeling.
I can’t wait to see what she creates with it!
Stunning! I so love the packaging and the wonderful finds. There are so many things you could do with this soup! Can’t wait to see what you two create with your pieces!!!
GORGEOUS!!!! Love the gold/black/grey color scheme so full of vintage goodness – it’s going to be fantastic!
It seems like you two were meant to be paired together. The results are likely to be fantastic from both of you.
You have certainly surpassed yourself in this soup, Cindy! That brooch is unbelievable! So cool! What a stash! Riki is very lucky to have you as her partner. Can’t wait to see what she does with it.
Oh, what beautiful soup you have sent Riki. I have no double she will know what to do with it! Can’t wait to finally meet you in just a short time….the minutes are ticking! xo
That Riki is amazing. I just love her!!!! And you were a lucky girl to have her as a partner. And you got her some fabulous things!!!! WOW! Each & everything was so pretty & I LOVE your choice of colors! I just got back from California taking a class with Diana Frey. And this weekend… a class with Diane Cook. What a wonderful world of creativity we have around us! Have fun at Art Bliss.
CHarlene