Saturday, April 13, 2013

Spring Bead Soup Blog Hop

I received my bead soup in February from my partner Tiffany Smith of http://www.southerngalsdesign.blogspot.com/ and have been staring at it every since.  Thursday I decided that it was time to get down to business.  Since I am not afraid to drill into anything I proceeded to put two more holes into the ceramic heart shape.  This gave me a pendant that would work better on a bracelet since I didn't want to make a necklace.  If you take a look at the clasp I received in the bottom photo it was quite large so I cut off some of the extra and bent it smaller, it's the same clasp with some updating.  There is a bit of everything Tiffany sent in this bracelet without me supplying anything but the wire.  I love a good challenge and especially love it when there is enough soup to create the entire project with some left over.

 To see the rest of the participants in the blog hop please follow this LINK :)
Bead Soup Blog Hop Bracelet By Tracy Bell
Bead Soup Blog Hop Bracelet By Tracy Bell


My Bead Soup from Tiffany


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  1. Niky SayersApril 13, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    really love what you have done, great idea to drill into the focal, such a beautiful bracelet.

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  2. ShymeApril 13, 2013 at 3:10 AM

    Beautiful bracelet!

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  3. PiPaApril 13, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    I love your bracelet, wish I was so fearless with a drill!

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  4. brandiApril 13, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    ~brilliant...i would have never thought to bring out a drill and place more hole for hanging but it works beautifully...adore your soup and the bracelet you created...much love light and blessings~

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  5. m.e.April 13, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    Awesome that you used everything in one project.
    Ingenious use of that lovely heart.
    a truly Souper Bracelet !!!

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  6. Empty nester at lastApril 13, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    I am glad you aren't afraid to drill...I would have been! Stunning work!

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  7. MagsApril 13, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    You and your partner are so my favourites! Great soups, great lovely pieces!

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  8. Moobie GraceApril 13, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Great idea to drill some additional holes...I would have been scared to death! Your bracelet turned out beautifully!

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  9. Kristin OppoldApril 13, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Love the bracelet!!!!! Kristin Oppold

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  10. UnknownApril 13, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Love what you did with the pieces I sent. Turned out fab.

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  11. EB Bead and Metal Works, LLCApril 13, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Love that you aren't afraid to drill into anything because I would have been scared to death to ruin the pendant - but the piece turned out fabulous! Love what you did with your soup goodies!

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  12. CillaApril 13, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    I love that bracelet! Tiffany Blue is my favorite color too! Great work!
    Cilla
    www.tellyourgirlfriends.com

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  13. Tammie T EverlyApril 13, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Tracy~ I love your work, I've been following you since 'Aspire to Wire'. Tiffany's soup was a great jumping off point and you really knocked it out of the park. Thanks for sharing~

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  14. LizApril 13, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Wow! You deserve a title - Queen of the Drill or maybe Drill Queen . . .

    I would never have thought to try to add more holes. I have to start keeping my drill handy just in case the urge comes over me, now that I see what you have done and how well it worked out. Really great!!!

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  15. la mar de bonitaApril 13, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Beautiful bead soup, Tracy and a very charming bracelet - love it!

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  16. AnonymousApril 13, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Great soup, and a beautiful bracelet!

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  17. UnknownApril 13, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  18. Sea of DreamsApril 13, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Gorgeous design! Love the bracelet!

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  19. bailaoraApril 13, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Your bracelet is asking for spring!congratulations!

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  20. ChrisApril 13, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    I love your bracelet and your ETSY shop . . . both make me smile!

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  21. UnknownApril 13, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    Wow, what a lovely bracelet ! I would wear that so much :)

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  22. KepiApril 13, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    Genius, love the bracelet.

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  23. Barbara MasonApril 13, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    The bracelet was cooked just wonderfully.

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  24. Barbara MasonApril 13, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    The bracelet was cooked just wonderfully.

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  25. Cece CormierApril 13, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    Sweet bracelet. Like how you altered the focal.

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  26. UnknownApril 13, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    I love your bracelet. Beautiful colours and composition. Ingenuous idea to drill extra holes. You're very brave.

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  27. Maria Rosa SharrowApril 13, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Fabulous idea of adding the 2 holes and making it bracelet.

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  28. Lupe MeterApril 13, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    Awesome bracelet!! I would have not thought of adding additional holes on the focal to make a bracelet...creative indeed!! Beautiful!

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  29. BeadbugApril 13, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    Thanks so much everyone for the kind words. The key to drilling anything is to do it underwater with very little pressure on the diamond bit drill. Anyone can do it you just have to be brave :)

    Tracy

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  30. CheriApril 13, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    Love the soup Tiffany sent you... and the pieces you created!

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  31. Karen MitchellApril 13, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    Love the bracelet!!!

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  32. UnknownApril 13, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    Very pretty!
    kathy

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  33. Shai WilliamsApril 14, 2013 at 2:00 AM

    I just love the bracelet! It is so something that I wear every day.

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  34. BluMoonApril 14, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    A lovely bracelet, such a lovely colour too.
    Jackie

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  35. Just BeadsApril 14, 2013 at 4:43 AM

    I love the brachlet, the design but also the colors. Great!

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  36. SuntsaApril 14, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    Really lovely! Well done. :)

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  37. Jewels By IneApril 14, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    Wauw, i realy love this! Such nice colors and perfect designs!

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  38. UnknownApril 14, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    I love what you did with this soup. That bracelet is fabulous!

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  39. JeanieApril 14, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    I love this -- the colors make me think of the sea! Lovely!

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  40. Cris PeacockApril 14, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    Beautiful bracelet!! Love how you used the wire work with those fabulous ceramic beads.

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  41. KarinApril 14, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Beautiful! I'm so in awe that you drilled into that piece - if it were me, it would crack instantly!

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  42. Michelle TuckerApril 14, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    Great bracelet! Drilling the focal was brave and it looks fantastic!

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  43. coffeeaddictApril 14, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    A sweet, sweet bracelet design :-)

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  44. ChelleApril 14, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    One of my favs of the hop.. Stunning!!

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  45. UnknownApril 14, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Very cool bracelet! Love what you did to alter the pendant and clasp! What a pretty soup mix to work with!

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  46. A Polymer PenchantApril 14, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Oooh an ounce of courage and big reward! That is beautiful!

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  47. Carol D.April 14, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Love this bracelet design and that you are brave enough to drill into things.

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  48. UnknownApril 15, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    Very cool . Love what you made. :)

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  49. Giorgia RossiniApril 15, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    I love this bracelet, totally my style!
    I'm on the 3rd reveal, I'm partecipating for the 3rd time on BSBP... so much fun!
    ciao dall'Italia

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  50. YeeLen Spirit DesignsApril 15, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Magnifique, very beautiful bracelet.

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  51. tammi sloanApril 15, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    Fabulous job! The rest has already been said...

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  52. ACBeadsApril 15, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    Gorgeous bracelet. I love it. I would be afraid to make holes in the focal but it's a good thing you were not. Happy creations!

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  53. BreanaApril 15, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    So pretty Tracy!! Love it

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  54. one-eared pigApril 15, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    Beautiful!

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  55. Jean A. WellsApril 16, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Beautiful soup and a beautiful "Dream" bracelet. Great job!

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  56. BobbieApril 16, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Very pretty - I like how you adapted the ingredients to make them work so beautifully into your vision.

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  57. CraftyHopeApril 17, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Oh how I want to develop your 'throw caution into the wind' outlook when it comes to altering something. I would have been terrified to have drilled into that ceramic focal (figuring with my luck it would shatter), but you did it beautifully. I need to work on my courage I guess. Your bracelet came together outstandingly! What a way to take what you have and run with it. Awesome!!

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  58. baymoondesignApril 20, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    I didn't know you can drill ceramic! I think your pieces is beautiful and well done!

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  59. UnknownApril 21, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    i absolutely love what you came up with!!!

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  60. UnknownMay 2, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    Beautiful piece! You did a wonderful job with your soup!

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  61. Katie N-NMay 10, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    Great to know about drilling ceramic. And the bracelet is absolutely beautiful.

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