Bead Table Wednesday 2

Goodness, the week has flown!

As I received my Bead Soup Blog Party beads from Grace in Philadelphia this week, I have started to think and plan how I may best put them together.

Which pearls to use?
Which gemstones to use?
Which colour combination do I like the most?
Will I add a lampwork bead to the mix?
Will I use wire?

I am totally in love with the crazy lace agate focal bead she made me, so, although I have shown a photo of this on a previous post, (after receiving the "soup"), I  am showing it again!

So this is what I am working on this Wednesday, there is a lot to think about.....!

Cheers and happy beading,

Jenni

At Long Last , Bead Love returned.

After reading yesterday that my Bead Soup  partner Grace had received her package from me, I was  keeping my fingers crossed that mine would arrive today, and it did!

I couldn't get to my letter box fast enough when I saw that tell-tale yellow envelope  poking it's corner out.
I started to open it and then thought,  "woops, got to take photos"

So, I will walk you through it....

Gorgeous little box and foliage.

Pretty packaging and card

The huge pile of lovelies.

The totally beautiful crazy lace agate focal, with clasp and connector.

I can't tell you how lovely this is, it is delicate and so beautifully made.

And it all ties in together so well.

I am SO thrilled to receive these beautifully crafted pieces.

A selection of gemstones. I am  totally mad about gemstones!

Gemstone names. 

Exquisite coloured pearls.

Grace, thanks so much. I am in awe of your silversmithing work and am hugely happy with all the lovely extras you have sent me. Hope I can do it justice!.

Hope all BSBP participants are receiving their parcels and  liking theirs as much as me!

Until next time,

Jenni