Bead Soup Party Sign Ups

The signups for the next Bead Soup Party are here so hurry and sign up as they end on the 9th of January.  I have looked forward to this one and have counted the days until the signup time was here.  This time, it is being done by lottery and the entries are limited so hurry up if you don't want to miss out.  I am keeping my fingers crossed that I get in as this is the biggest creative challenge and the greatest opportunity to meet new beading friends.

Bead Soup Party Overload

I don't know about the rest of you but I have had a wonderful time visiting the different bead soup blogs and viewing and of the gorgeous beadwork.  I think sometimes we get wrapped up in our own little world and Lori's "Party Time" is a time to take a break and connect with others and find out just how many talented artists there are out there.  I am on sensory overload and am only part of the way through the list of participants.  I have found so many new and exciting people that I want to connect with and follow and I appreciate that Lori has given us this wonderful opportunity to participate and connect. 
My thanks again to my wonderful partner Kathy Alderfer of Artful Designs.  She has been an inspiration to me with her awesome work.  I also would like to thank my previous partners Alice Craddick and Cyndi Lavin who continue to inspire me on a daily basis.  I have made three great friends through this Bead Soup project and I hope to make many more.  I hope everyone out there is enjoying the blog hop as much as I am.

Here Are My Bead Soup Pictures

Well, here are my pictures - I apologize for the quality but it is really hard to take pictures with one eye focused and one eye not (due to the cataract surgery).  I can't wait until the other eye is done so I can view things clearly. 

First, here is what my partner Kathy Alderfer sent me.

The Bracelet

The Earrings

Spiral Necklace with Peyote Slide

Pendant with Chain Necklace and with Spiral Necklace added