I got the best surprise last Monday, Jan. 30th. My Bead Soup came from
Christie Murrow and she is fantastic. I opened the mailing box and found a beautiful jewelry pouch-- Perfect for use on my cruise next week!
Then I began to explore it.
Pocket number #1 contained banded blue agate beads, blue Crystazzi squares, blue faceted rondelles, and lovely blue lace agate chips. Ok , I will have you know by now, I am starting to drool!
Pocket #2 had me squealing with surprise. A tiger's eye cab, brown 4mm bicones, cream 4mm rounds, creamy yellow opaite rondelles, amber colored rondelles, and 4 light amber colored beads. My head is exploding!!
Pocket #3-- be still my beating heart-- contained bronze chains, as you can see, two types from Metal Gallery and Bella Boho, bronze earring wires, bead caps headpins, oval jump rings and a wonderful hook and eye clasp. AND to top the metal section off, Plaid focal charms with a travel theme. I haven't worked with the bronze metals yet so my creative ideas are flowing.
I was telling Mom that I was totally overwhelmed with this wonderful Bead Soup, when she said, "Andra, I think there is more." What no way! But hidden in the deep center pocket, way down in the bottom, were three bags of vintage seed beads-pumpkin, mustard yellow, and brown along with gold and bronze cording and two packs of gold silamide.
Christie, you have totally blown me away. I have so many ideas racing through my head that I need to get started on them right away. I have been so excited about this Soup that I took it to work to show it off, then to my Beader's night at Sand & Stone Creations in Seaford, DE. Everyone loved the soup and started suggesting ideas and combinations. I can't wait to show off what I will be making. Thank you again, Christie.
Lori, you pick put the perfect partner for me. Thank you!
