Got my Bead Soup!

Squeal!! I don't even know where to start. I missed out on the last Bead Soup Party, so I was thrilled to get in on the first reveal for this go round. Lori Anderson is an absolute genius at pairing people. I don't know how she does it, but I have been so blessed with each of my partners in the past, and this one is just as awesome. I am paired with Stephanie Haussler of Pixybug Designs. Stephanie's husband is a lampwork artist, so he made quite a few beads for me. And Stephanie is a seed beader, as well as multi talented in other beady areas, so she was very generous with seed beads. But enough talk, let me show you!!!!

Don't you just love her handmade note and can? I've had to hide the can, all my kids want it!

 Can you believe this stash? I looked like a crazy woman, dancing around!

 A huge pile of seedies, in all sizes

I should have taken these out of the package, you can't really see the awesome sparklyness of the crystals. You'll just have to take my word for it, k?

 Love this clasp, and two adorable birdies, and leaves. Sweet!!

I was just bumfuzzled over these gorgeous spacers and button. (Yes, bumfuzzled is a southern word, trust me.)

 Sweet pearls, that I already have a plan for....

And here they are!! Not one, not two, but three focals!! Oh. My. Word.  I grabbed a notepad, and started writing furiously, the ideas were just flooding my brain!!! The one with the sandy color is the biggest, and I am just amazed at Chris' talent.

Ok, I've got to go get busy stirring my soup!!! See ya soon!   Blessings, Shirley