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BHBSBP reveal!

Posted on March 25, 2017 by lilruby jewelry

So happy to be participating in another of Lori Anderson’s fabulous blog hops! This one is the Bead Hoarder’s edition, and the beautiful idea behind it is to send your partner a bead (or beads) that you’ve been hoarding – something that really is special to you, as a true act of kindness. I love that!

My partner is the very talented Pam DeBoer of Pamela’s Studio. Be sure to check out her vibrant, artistic designs on her Facebook page!

Here’s what I sent to Pam –

my bh beads

I bought that awesome ceramic focal bead in a great bead shop we happened upon as my husband and I were passing through Savannah, Georgia on a special vacation 6 years ago. I loved this bead because it was unlike any others I’ve ever had – it reminds me of a Calder sculpture or maybe a Picasso painting. I chose a strand of tiny faceted agates and some Czech glass to go with it.

As I was getting ready to send it off I decided to paint the box to match, just for fun!

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I really hope Pam enjoyed creating with it!

Now for what she sent to me-a beautifully detailed poly clay pendant-

bh poly bead

And some great Tibetan clay beads, lampwork rondelles and my favorites – a pair of sweet handmade ceramic birds!

bird beads

I ended up making 3 pieces, and they are all very different from each other. First, I used the Tibetan beads along with some pierced sterling beads and lampwork discs from my stash for this funky pair of earrings-

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Next I made a long knotted necklace for the pendant using S-lon cord and sparkly little faceted Czech glass beads-

bh pendant

Finally, those little handmade birds – I perched them on a rusty tin birdhouse pendant along with Czech glass flowers and beads. Perfect for Spring!

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I had a great time working with these wonderful beads – thanks for hopping along with me!

Click below to visit Lori’s blog and the links to all the other blog hoppers!

http://www.prettythingsblog.com/2017/03/welcome-to-bead-soup-blog-party-bead.html

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Elisabeth Matouschek on March 25, 2017 at 3:26 am said:

You made very nice pieces – most I like the little birdhouse – so cute!

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- lilruby jewelry on March 25, 2017 at 11:31 am said:
  
  Thank you, Elisabeth – the birdhouse is my favorite too!
  
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Annita Wilson on March 25, 2017 at 7:57 am said:

beautiful!

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- lilruby jewelry on March 25, 2017 at 11:31 am said:
  
  Thanks, Annita!
  
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jv on March 25, 2017 at 10:22 am said:

Fantastic pieces Joan!

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- lilruby jewelry on March 25, 2017 at 11:32 am said:
  
  Thanks so much!
  
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Becky Pancake on March 25, 2017 at 11:27 am said:

Hi Joan, Your earrings are fabulous. They are my favorite of your three designs. The simple knotted necklace lets that lovely flower pendant be the star. Great design. The bird necklace is really springy and cute.

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- lilruby jewelry on March 25, 2017 at 11:34 am said:
  
  Thanks, Becky! The earrings were fun to make but they’re way too long for my short stubby neck 😀
  
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beadlove on March 25, 2017 at 11:58 am said:

Beautiful! All of your pieces are creative and fun.

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- lilruby jewelry on March 25, 2017 at 12:00 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much!
  
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goodrivergallery on March 25, 2017 at 1:23 pm said:

Lovely work! You’ve done a wonderful job with your soup – thanks for sharing with us! I have to admit that I particularly love the birdhouse pendant.

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- lilruby jewelry on March 25, 2017 at 2:23 pm said:
  
  Thanks, that one’s my favorite too!
  
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Barb Fernald on March 25, 2017 at 1:40 pm said:

I love all three things. That polymer clay pendant is gorgeous, but it would have been quite a challenge for me. You totally complimented it with the beaded knotted cord. Nice job!

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- lilruby jewelry on March 25, 2017 at 2:22 pm said:
  
  Thanks! It was hard to know what to do with it, so I decided to just keep it simple.
  
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Alenka on March 25, 2017 at 2:16 pm said:

Hi,
your pieces are very pretty, but the bird house just stole my heart … Well done!
Alenka

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- lilruby jewelry on March 25, 2017 at 2:24 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Alenka – I’ve been on a bird kick lately!
  
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sjmcclelland on March 25, 2017 at 3:59 pm said:

Lovely pieces. i love how you constructed the birdhouse.

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- lilruby jewelry on March 25, 2017 at 4:05 pm said:
  
  Thanks!!
  
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Bobbie Rafferty on March 25, 2017 at 4:09 pm said:

The earrings and the necklace are adorable, but on my gosh, that pendant is to die for! So sweet and so clever!

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- lilruby jewelry on March 25, 2017 at 4:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Bobbie – it was my favorite to do!
  
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Noemí Baena Román on March 25, 2017 at 4:18 pm said:

The birdhouse is fantastic! Love it.

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- lilruby jewelry on March 25, 2017 at 4:27 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Noemi – I had fun with it!
  
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Maria Rosa Sharrow on March 25, 2017 at 6:29 pm said:

Oh my goodness. I love the necklaces, so different and unique. I especially love the use of the birds, I was imagining earrings and when I scrolled down and saw how you used them the the flowers and birds house I was pleasantly surprised!

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- lilruby jewelry on March 25, 2017 at 7:07 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Maria! I actually did plan to make earrings with them, but when I saw the birdhouse pendant I went in a whole different direction 🙂
  
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windbent on March 25, 2017 at 8:26 pm said:

I love that you painted the box. The birdhouse pendant is lovely. I like the polymer focal as it looks a like 3-D Russian lacquer bead so your design let that shine and take center stage.

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- lilruby jewelry on March 25, 2017 at 9:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Lennis! It was fun painting the box 🙂 The focal bead has so much lush detail I felt like I should keep it simple.
  
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Ann on March 25, 2017 at 8:31 pm said:

I have to jump on the birdhouse bandwagon, I love it!

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- lilruby jewelry on March 25, 2017 at 9:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Ann – it was my favorite to make 🙂
  
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Rachel Mallis on March 25, 2017 at 9:08 pm said:

I love the swirls you added to the bottom of the earrings. They create a lot of interest. And then the knotted, beaded cord with that pendant is simply stunning!

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- lilruby jewelry on March 25, 2017 at 9:27 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Rachel!
  
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pinkchapeau on March 25, 2017 at 9:18 pm said:

You are always so creative! I love what you did here. The black and red earrings are lovely…..and the knotted necklace is so pretty. The bird necklace with the flowers is sweet, too.

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- lilruby jewelry on March 25, 2017 at 10:22 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Terry – I appreciate your kind comments!
  
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bead contagion on March 25, 2017 at 10:11 pm said:

You sent an amazing bead. I’m drooling over it. When I scrolled through your post, things went from ‘wow’ to ‘out of this world’! The earrings and both necklaces are really amazing. You nailed them all with style and elegance. Great post!

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- lilruby jewelry on March 25, 2017 at 10:24 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much!
  
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Leslie Scholz on March 25, 2017 at 10:18 pm said:

Well, first I thought the earrings were my favorite….then I decided I loved the way your knotted cord went perfectly with that pendant, but then I saw the birdhouse! Love love love that! I am especially fond of birds and it was a beautiful design. Definitely one of my favorites so far.

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- lilruby jewelry on March 25, 2017 at 10:27 pm said:
  
  Thanks! I’ve been kind of obsessed with birds lately – so glad Spring’s here!🐤
  
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Dorothy Supri on March 25, 2017 at 10:58 pm said:

Your soup is wonderful as are your creations! Love the birdhouse pendant!

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- lilruby jewelry on March 26, 2017 at 12:21 am said:
  
  Thank you Dorothy!
  
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Janeen Burlingame on March 25, 2017 at 11:53 pm said:

Love everything you made. The pendant is like one of those lacquered Russian painted pieces, but all 3D, coming to life and I like how you kept the knotted design and colors simple to accent rather than complete with it. Love, love, love the birdhouse.

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- lilruby jewelry on March 26, 2017 at 12:25 am said:
  
  Thanks, Janeen! I worried that the knotted cord would be boring, but it seemed like anything else would be too much. Glad you like the birdhouse 🐤
  
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Tracy S. on March 26, 2017 at 2:23 am said:

Such beautiful designs – I love them all. But that birdhouse especially, it’s adorable!

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- lilruby jewelry on March 26, 2017 at 8:16 am said:
  
  Thanks, Tracy!
  
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Dorota on March 26, 2017 at 3:05 am said:

great pieces, especially the bird necklace, congrats!

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- lilruby jewelry on March 26, 2017 at 8:17 am said:
  
  Thanks, Dorota!
  
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Melissa on March 26, 2017 at 5:58 am said:

Fabulous pieces — I especially like what you did with the birds!

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- lilruby jewelry on March 26, 2017 at 8:17 am said:
  
  Thank you, Melissa!
  
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Elizabeth Owens on March 26, 2017 at 10:19 am said:

Great designs with beautiful focals Joan! Sorry I missed this hop! ~What a wonderful idea to share our treasures with one another! All Beautious!!

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- lilruby jewelry on March 26, 2017 at 11:44 am said:
  
  Thanks, Elizabeth – I’m so glad I had the opportunity to participate. Lori Anderson’s BSBP hops are the best!
  
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Terri Del Signore on March 26, 2017 at 10:20 am said:

Just love your bird house pendant!! So creative!! Also enjoyed your painted box to match your bead!!

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- lilruby jewelry on March 26, 2017 at 11:48 am said:
  
  Thanks, Terri – painting the box was a last minute thing, but it was fun!
  
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jewelsofsayuri on March 26, 2017 at 10:33 am said:

Love the birdhouse, it is so quirky. The red and black earrings are stunning as well

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- lilruby jewelry on March 26, 2017 at 11:49 am said:
  
  Thanks so much!
  
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Jenny Kyrlach on March 26, 2017 at 10:54 am said:

Gorgeous! I would have never thought to use the birds like that… how inspired! It makes me happy to look at them. Your knotted necklace is beautiful, too–it highlights the pendant perfectly. Lovely work!

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- lilruby jewelry on March 26, 2017 at 11:51 am said:
  
  Thanks, Jenny! I was going to make earrings with them, but I’m glad the birdhouse worked out better 🙂
  
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Shai Williams on March 26, 2017 at 12:58 pm said:

What great designs! They are all so beautiful and there is no way I could pick a favorite.

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- lilruby jewelry on March 26, 2017 at 8:41 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Shai!
  
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Carrie Stalcup on March 26, 2017 at 2:04 pm said:

I don’t think I could pick a favorite, either, all 3 designs are charming.

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- lilruby jewelry on March 26, 2017 at 8:41 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Carrie!
  
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loreleieurto on March 27, 2017 at 6:00 am said:

My favorite is the bird necklace!! so fun!

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- lilruby jewelry on March 27, 2017 at 8:34 am said:
  
  It was my favorite too – I’ve been a lot of bird jewelry this Spring! 🐦
  
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CJ Bauschka on March 27, 2017 at 9:56 am said:

Wow Joan, I saw your Birdie necklace on Pinterest and absolutely loved it, you put your soup to beautiful use. Love each one of your designs.

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- lilruby jewelry on March 27, 2017 at 11:49 am said:
  
  Thanks so much, CJ!
  
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Jasvanti on March 27, 2017 at 1:50 pm said:

You made some beautiful pieces from your soup!!
I love how the put the little birds on top of a birdhouse, I would definitely wear all your jewelry.

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- lilruby jewelry on March 27, 2017 at 7:36 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Jasvanti! 🐤
  
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Elizabeth Hodges on March 27, 2017 at 8:11 pm said:

3 perfect pieces! Your lovely earrings look like hugs and kisses. And the birds are happily perched on the birdhouse surrounded by the garden of colorful flowers!

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- lilruby jewelry on March 27, 2017 at 8:48 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Elizabeth! LOL I hadn’t noticed the hugs and kisses 🙂
  
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motidana (Palak Udeshi) on March 30, 2017 at 12:20 pm said:

What beautiful and unique pieces. Love them! Especially that bird house.
And the beads you sent Pam are lovely too

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- lilruby jewelry on March 30, 2017 at 12:28 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Palak!
  
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Lori Anderson on March 30, 2017 at 2:21 pm said:

I love how you painted the box — too cool! And the BIRD HOUSE! That’s my favorite. You did such a great job!

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- lilruby jewelry on March 30, 2017 at 2:37 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Lori – and THANK YOU for hosting these blog hops! They’re so much fun to participate in, but I can only imagine how much work goes into it on your end.
  
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Kelly Schermerhorn on March 31, 2017 at 8:36 pm said:

I just love everything you made. Each piece stands out as unique and incredibly creative. How your mind sees things – what a talent you have!!

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- lilruby jewelry on March 31, 2017 at 9:39 pm said:
  
  Kelly, thanks so much for your kind comments!
  
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Jennifer on April 2, 2017 at 9:37 pm said:

Love them all! They’re very different – but go together naturally!

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- lilruby jewelry on April 2, 2017 at 10:44 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Jennifer!
  
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joyce becker on April 3, 2017 at 1:17 pm said:

You really outdid yourself – painting the box to match. 🙂 I love the pieces you made. Very artistic and wearably fun! Great job on your soup.

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- lilruby jewelry on April 3, 2017 at 1:37 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Joyce!
  
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Dyanne Everett-Cantrell on April 13, 2017 at 2:52 pm said:

Beautiful work! I love the birdhouse is so adorable!!

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- lilruby jewelry on April 13, 2017 at 3:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Dyanne!
  
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Terri G. on April 13, 2017 at 3:37 pm said:

Way Cool painted box to match the bead..i will have to tuck that idea for a future gift.
And I love the Bird house necklace! Whimsical and artsy…just clever anyway you look at it!

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