Bead Soup - What I Received

All I can say is WOW! 

My partner, Laney of Izzybeads, is a seriously talented lampworker! 

As you can see from the pics here the finish and detail 

of her work is just fantastic. 

The little characters have such expression to them , such character ! 

I love that she puts such detail into her pieces, just look at the mice 

and their tiny tails - adorable! 

I am super pleased with her generous selection of lampwork goodies. 

The egg ring clasp is the most unusual clasp I've ever seen! 

I like the creativity of it. 

I'm out of my comfort zone here, with so many amazing beads I'm feeling the 

pressure to try and do them justice! 

I am really looking forward to getting started and I can't wait to see what she 

makes with my selection as well. 

Roll on reveal day

- just not too fast because I've got lots to do!! 

Bead Soup - What I Sent

Putting together the bead selection was fun and 

I am really looking forward to seeing what my partner does with them. 

Introducing My Bead Soup Blog Party Partner

Introducing my Bead Soup Blog Party partner - Laney of Izzybeads.

We are both Bead Soup Blog Party first timers 

and very excited about it! 

We've exchanged friendly emails and 

our beads have arrived both ends. 

So we're all set to create. 

Our styles are very different so 

It's going to be a challenge for both of us. 

I think that's one of the great things about this blog hop bead exchange -

getting to use components in a different style to those you would normally 

work with. 

I'm thrilled with what Laney has sent to me and am working on getting some

photographs to try and do them justice because they are 

absolutely amazing. Like little works of art! 

Laney is a very talented lampworker who sells her work

at bead shows around the country

and also on Etsy. 

Catch up with her over at 

 laney-izzybeads.blogspot.co.uk

on Twitter

at RebelMouse

Or take a peek at her  Etsy shop 

www.izzybeads.etsy.com

Her beads are really good fun and  designed to make you smile. 

(I am particularly fond of the snail bead with a 'Des-Res' shell!)

Inspire Me: Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend

' Diamonds are a girls best friend '

Who can forget the iconic Marilyn Monroe. 

She's the muse for this rather sparkle filled Inspire Me post.

The Huge Fuchsia 27mm rivoli is from Crystals and Ice 

Pear Shape Swarovski pendants available from Bluestreak Beads 

' But square-cut or pear-shaped  these rocks don't lose their shape....' 

Diamante chain and bow clasp from Josy Rose

I have just discovered Josy Rose and am intrigued to have a good 

look around as not only do they sell jewellery making supplies but 

craft and haberdashery goodies as well..... 

The adorable Swarovski heart is from Spoilt Rotten Beads

' The French are glad to die for love.

They delight in fighting duels.

But I prefer a man who lives

And gives expensive jewels. '