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Saturday, August 27, 2011

Cathie Carroll ... my Bead Soup Partner!

I wanted to tear into these gorgeous packages so bad, but I also wanted to savor their beauty and share them with you! The photos don't need much explanation because their preciousness is evident. 









I love that Cathie has joined her obvious love of fabric with her love of jewelry.  I already have ideas about how to use these gorgeous pieces.  
  




Look at this unique raku pendant!  It's a teeny, tiny red barn with teeny, tiny trees in a plowed field.  I love it! And the stones Cathie sent are some of my favorite.  I love stones that have a milky translucent quality!  I always think of calcedony as being blue, but these are some gorgeous green ones. 


Wynwoods findings were some of the first things I bought when I started making jewelry.  I just love these ... and the buffalo nickel button is also a favorite.  I think Cathie has been rooting around in my jewelry stash!  I can't wait to get started! :-) Barbara

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21 comments:

  1. Honey from the BeeAugust 27, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Wow- what incredible attention to detail! That packaging is so special. I love that raku pendant... can't wait to see what you do with it.

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  2. ReginaAugust 27, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    You know that a lot of TLC went into sending you this package. Looking forward to seeing what you create with all these goodies.

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  3. UnknownAugust 27, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    first, that is a beautiful mix! second, she totally blew the curve on packaging~ really special attention to details. Can't wait to see your soup, :)

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  4. HollyAugust 27, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Okay, that packaging alone is worth playing this awesome game, isn't it? And that stash she sent you? *Lovely* indeed! That pendant is super sweet :)

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  5. Jennifer CameronAugust 27, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    OMG! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the tiny red barn. How stinkin cute is that? The soup is fab and I love the packaging too. I wish I could sew...

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  6. Cathie CarrollAugust 27, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    You're all so kind!

    I must say, it was hard to give up that little Raku Pastoral, but I have faith that Barbara will more than do it justice.

    Warm regards,

    Cathie

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  7. ShirleyAugust 27, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I would definitely have to hoard that beautiful packaging for a project. Those are some wonderful colors to work with, can't wait to see what you make! Hope some of your enameled beads will be playing with these stunning stones. :)

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  8. Kim StevensAugust 27, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Oh wow, she packaged that so nicely!

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  9. JudyAugust 27, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Beautiful inside and out! I do believe some enameled beads will pair just perfectly with your soup.

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  10. ClickNCameraAugust 27, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    What jewels you were blessed with... can't wait to see what you reate, I'm sure it will be fabulous! Have fun!

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  11. AliceAugust 27, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I hope you had some smelling salts near just in case of a suddon swoon!

    Don't you love it when the package is just as lovely and special as what's inside?

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  12. SharonAugust 27, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Lucky lady! The ceramic focal is just precious, as are the fabric and beads. I know you'll create something wonderful with Cathie's goodies!

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  13. Malin de KoningAugust 28, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    YUM!
    All of it is wonderful, but especially Jubilee's pendant is lovely. I bought a similar one myself quite some time ago, a larger one. It is a little art piece in itself, and I have it standing on my shelf leaning against the wall. When my studio's sitting area is coming together more how I want it, I will put it up on the wall. You will have fun creating with this soup for sure Barbara! Looking forward to see the end result.

    (give me a break, guess which word I have for word verification ... "sperms"! Really! I have taken a screendump for anyone who wants to have proof.)

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  14. Malin de KoningAugust 28, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Just about to post the image on Facebook ... Really Barbara! This could only happen on YOUR blog! ;-)

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  15. steufelAugust 29, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    What a cool soup you've got. Can't wait for your piece!

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  16. Laura TwifordAugust 29, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Love the soup mix and that packaging, how creative is that? Incredible talent abounds in this BSBP. Can't wait to see the finished piece!

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  17. Do Be Do Bead DoAugust 30, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Beautiful packaging and sumptuous soup! Can't wait to see the reveal!!!

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  18. CindySeptember 4, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Barbara, that is some of the most beautiful packaging I've seen so far. It's amazing the attention to detail that so many people used when packaging their Bead Soups - so much thought and care went in to them. Your Bead Soup mix is such a beautiful color! And I agree, that pastoral pendant is really incredible. No surprise you have ideas flowing already! :-)

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  19. Marie CrampSeptember 6, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    You are going to make some amazing soup!! I am totally enjoying your book BTW!! I think I am bringing it to Disneyland with me ;) ttys!

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  20. Riki SchumacherSeptember 7, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    I'm now a follower! Can't believe I hadn't signed up yet! Love your bead soup goodies. Yummm! Riki

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  21. StaceySeptember 14, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    What a great soup!! The packaging is so fun!!

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Thank you for visiting me today! I love it when you leave comments. A lot of times, something you say gives me a different insight into what I said! Does that makes sense? I hope so ... All the best, Barbara