Saturday, July 20, 2013

Bead Hoarders Blog Hop - Done!!!

Lori Anderson has done it again. This time it's the Bead Hoarders Bog Hop.We all have those beads that have been hanging around for ages - just waiting to be loved.

For me it was a strand of brown tourmaline I found at my local bead store.


I fell in love with them the minute I saw them...
square cut, sparkling facets, slightly graduated.
But the retail price was a bit out of my reach. (To be honest, a lot out of my reach.)

Then a year and a half ago, the owner called to let me know that she had decided to close the shop. I coveted that golden goodness at 30% and 50% off. Finally, when the discount dropped to 65% off retail, those babies were mine.

Teaching full time and building inventory for shows didn't leave me much time to create for me.




I decided to keep the necklace unadorned.
The stones really do speak for themselves.

Just two gold filled beads at the ends with a simple lobster claw clasp.























The earrings presented more of problem. I also purchased 2 gorgeous pear shaped citrine briolets at the same time. I had intended to wire wrap and have some dangling tourmaline, but I found my supplies lacking. I have all sorts of sterling wire, but no 28ga gold-filled. I strung the earrings on beading wire, crimped together, then finished with a crimp cover.
I might redo them when if the price of wire goes down again.




















For now, I plan to keep this set.












Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to check out the other hoarders!


1.  Lori Anderson, Pretty Things
2. Nancy Dale, NEDBeads
3. Roxanne Mendoza, Roxi Designs
4.  Melissa Trudinger, beadrecipes
5.  Rana Lea, Rana Lea Designs
6.  Perri Jackson, Shaktipaj Designs
7.  Rita Avila, Jewel School Friends
8.  Linda Anderson, From the Bead Board
  10.  Erin Guest, Renlish


11.  Joan Williams, lilruby jewelry

12. Diane Hawkey, Diane Hawkey
13.  Jo-Ann Woolverton, It's a Beadiful Creation
14.  Sue Kennedy, SueBeads
15.  Lisa Cone, Inspired Adornments
16.  Kari Asbury, Hippie Chick Design
18.  Lori Jean Poppe, Adventures in Creativity
19.  Linda Landig, Linda's Bead Blog and Meanderings
20.  Lori Schneider, Bead Addict




21.  Molly Alexander, Beautifully Broken Me
22. Cece Cormier, The Beading Yogini
23.  Niki Sayers, Silver Nik Nats
24.  Elsie Deliz-Fonseca, Eliz-Eliz and All That Craft
25.  Amber Dawn, Inventive Soul
26.  Heather Powers, Humblebeads
27.  Sarah Goode, Pookledo
28.  Monique Urquhart, A Half-Baked Notion
29.  JJ Jacobs, Coming Abstractions
30.  Cheri Reed, Creative Designs by Cheri




31.  Robyn, Museiddity
32.  Catherine King, Catherine's Musings
33.  Jacquie, Bead Gypsy
34.  Janet McDonald, Singing Woods
35. Kay Thomerson, Kayz Kreations
36.  Tanty Sri Hartanti, TJewellicious by Tanti
37.  Hannah Rosner, Good River Valley
38.  Rochelle Brisson, A Creative Chelle
39.  Nelly May, Smelly Nelly
40.  Skylar Bre'z, Brising Beads




41.  Beti Horvath, Stringing Fool
42.  Christie Murrow, Charis Designs
43.  Leanne Loftus, First Impression Design
44.  Valerie Norton, Hot Art
45.  Judy Riggs, Rigglettes
46.  Crystal Thain, Here Bead Dragons
47.  Terry Carter,  Tapping Flamingo
49.  Nan Smith, Wired Nan
50.  Miranda Ackerley, MirandAck Arts




51.  Marie Covert, Creating Interest
52.  D'Arsie Manzella, This Here Now, Mamacita
53.  Stephanie Haussler, Pixybug Designs
54.  Lori Bergmann, Lori Bergmann Design
55.  Johanna Nunez, The Lovely One Design
56.  Mary Govaars, MLH Jewelry Designs
57.  Becky Pancake, Becky Pancake Bead Designs
58.  Alicia Marinache, All the Pretty Things
59.  Debbie Rasmussen, A Little of This, A Little of That
60.  Nat, Grubbi Ceramics




61.  Marjorie Savill Linthwaite, Bennu Bird Rising
62.  Cheryl McCloud, One Thing Leads to Another
63.  Heather Otto, The Crafthopper
64.  Candida Castleberry, Spun Sugar Beadworks
66.  JuLee Wolfe, The Polymer Penguin
67.  Ginger Bishop, Lil Mummy Likes
68.  Karen Mitchell, Over the Moon Design
69.  Jeannie Dukic, Jeannie's Blog
70.  Dini Bruinsma, Angaza by Changes




71.  Birgitta Lejonklou, Create With Spirit
72.  Shalini Austin, Jewellery by Shalini
73.  Jayne Capps, Mama's Got to Doodle
76.  Annita Wilson, AW Jewelry 
77.  Sherri Stokey, Knot Just Macrame
78.  Hannah Trost, PZ Designs
79.  Linda Inhelder, Must Haves Jewelry
80.  Miri Agassi, Beadwork




81.  Hope Smitherman, Crafty Hope
82.  Dyanne Cantrell, Dee-Liteful Jewelry Creations
83.  Susan Bowie, Susan Nelson Bowie
84.  Megan Milliken, MaeMaeMills
85.  Menka Gupta, Menka's Jewelry
86.  Ambra Gostoli, Chic and Frog
87.  Lori Lochner, Bloghner
88.  Gerda Jurimae, Gerda's Crafts Blog
89.  Susan, Mistheword
90.  MaryLou Holvenstot, MaryLou's time2cre8




91.  Mary Shannon Hicks, falling into the sky
92.  Karin King, The Sparklie Things Blog
93.  Christa Murphy, Adventures of One Beady Woman
94.  Jenny Davie-Reazor, Jenny Davies-Reazor
95.  Donetta Farrington, Simply Gorgeous
96.  Mallory Hoffman, Rosebud 101 - For the Love of Beads
97.  Danielle Kelley, Imbue the Muse
98.  Kym Hunter, Kym Hunter Designs
99.  Dolores Rami, CraftyD's Creations
100.  Marcia Dunne, 13 Alternatives




101.  Marlene Cupo, Amazing Designs
102.  Emma Todd, A Polymer Penchant
103.  Wendy Holder, Jewelry by WendyLea
104.  Michelle Escano, The Cabby Crafter
105.  Louise Glazier, Lily and Jasmine Treasures
106.  Dana Hickey, Wind Dancer Studios
107.  Lennis Carter, windbent
108.  Anne Betenson, Crystal River Beads
109.  Audrey Belanger,  Dreams of an Absolution
110.  Lisa Stukel, Carefree Jewelry by Lisa




111.  Janine Lucas, Travel Stories
112.  Claire Lockwood, Something to Do With Your Hands
113.  Kathy Engstrom, Catherine's Dreams
114.  Paula Hisel, Simply Beadiful
115.  Karla Morgan, Texas Pepper Jams
116.  Mischelle Fanucchi, Micheladas Musings
117.  Kim, Cianci Blue
118.  Linda Sadler, Ida Louise Jewelry
119.  Karen, Spokalulu
120.  Jennifer LaVite, Dry Gulch Bead and Jewelry




121.  Andrea Glick-Zenith, ZenithJade Creations
122.  Karen Martinez, Fairies Market
123.  Robin Reed, Artistry HCBD
124.  Amy Bright, LABweorc
125.  Jasvanti Patel, Jewels by Jasvanti
126.  Tammie Everly, TTE Designs
127.  Karin Slaton, Backstory Beads
128.  Natalie Moten, Running Out of Thread
129.  Sharyl McMillian-Nelson, Sharyl's Jewelry & Reflections
130.  Jenny Kyrlach, Wonder and Whimsy




131.  LiliKrist, Handmade by LilK
132.  Jessica Klaaren, The Truth Space
133.  Cynthia Abner, Created Treasures
134.  Beth Emery, Stories by Indigo Heart
135.  Heather Davis, Blissful Garden Beads
136.  Jeanne, Gems by Jeanne Marie
137.  Sandi Volpe, Sandi Volpe
138.  Laren Dee Barton, Laren Dee Designs
140.  Carolyn Lawson, Carolyn's Creations




141.  B. R. Kuhlman, Mixed Mayhem
142.  Patty Miller, Cabari Beads
143.  Elizabeth Bunn, Elizabeth Beads
144.  Marianna Boylan, Pretty Shiny Things
145.  Lizzie Clarke, The Need to Bead
146.  Christina Miles, Wings 'n' Scales
147.  Patricia, The Color of Dreams
148.  Marde Lowe, Fancimar
149.  Ev Shelby, Raindrop Creations
150.  Sarah Small, By Salla




151.  Perri Jackson, Shaktipaj Designs
152.  Laurie Vyselaar, Lefthand Jewelry
153.  Pam Traub, Klassy Joolz
154.  Lisa Harrison, Daisy Meadow Studio
155.  Anzia Parks, Anzi-Panzi's Work Shoppe
157.  Andra Weber, Andra's Joyful Journey
158.  Kelly Hosford Patterson, The Traveling Side Show
159.  Adlinah Kamsir, Dreamstruck Designs
160.  Marci, That Nothing Be Wasted




161.  Kris Lanae Binsfield,  Cherish Designs
162.  Stephanie Perry, Mustard Bead
163.  Birgit Klughardt, Gites Beads
164.  Inge von Roos, Inge's Blog
165.  Rebecca Sirevaag, Becca's Place
166.  Sandy Markley, Gypsy Spirit Designs
167.  Elena Adams, Lena's Beady Blog

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22 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 21, 2013 at 1:09 AM

    When you have exquisite gemstones, the best thing you can do is let them speak for themselves. Sure you will get major compliments when you are wearing this set.

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    1. Jeanne @ Gems By Jeanne MarieJuly 21, 2013 at 6:51 AM

      Thank you Marlene!
      now to search my closet for just the right blouse to wear with it today! I'm sure it will be stunning with my shorts at the Farmers Market!

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  2. DonettaJuly 21, 2013 at 2:47 AM

    Oh, I love the tourmaline! You did exactly the right thing by letting the beads speak for themselves; I am in love with the necklace!

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    1. Jeanne @ Gems By Jeanne MarieJuly 21, 2013 at 6:52 AM

      Thank you!
      Just checked my receipt - 84 carats!
      the photo does not do it justice.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 21, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    I love that necklace, it has a wonderful texture even if unadorned. Good choice.
    Ambra

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  4. UnknownJuly 21, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    Beautiful! and I love the earrings

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    1. Jeanne @ Gems By Jeanne MarieJuly 21, 2013 at 6:53 AM

      Thanks for stopping by Anzia!
      I plan to hop later today. I'm off to the Farmers Market.

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  5. ladelizchicaJuly 21, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Beautiful necklace and earrings.Luck was on your side the beads were waiting for you,enjoy your necklace and earrings.

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  6. ladelizchicaJuly 21, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Beautiful work ,enjoy them.

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  7. Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)July 21, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Jeanne, you made the right choice to keep you designs simple and elegant, leaving your special treasures to speak in their own voice!

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  8. UnknownJuly 21, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    very classy designs! nice destash!

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  9. KimJuly 21, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    Those stones are just beautiful all by themselves, I love what you did with them.

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  10. Jo-AnnJuly 22, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Wow I have never seen brown tourmaline before. It is beautiful. I can see why you fell in love with them.

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  11. UnknownJuly 22, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Oh wow ! I can't say I've ever seen brown tourmaline either ! What a lovely set !

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  12. adlinahJuly 23, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    I love the colours of the necklace and earrings. Sparkly yet not too flashy - perfect!

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  13. CynthiaJuly 23, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Don't you just love a deal. Beautiful beads and a great design!

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  14. UnknownJuly 24, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Love♥ the earrings, elegant♥ and classy! It's a keeper :-)

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  15. Becky PancakeJuly 26, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Jeannie your brown tourmaline is gorgeous. Your simple designs let the beautiful beads shine.

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  16. CraftyHopeJuly 28, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    I can see why you would covet that strand. It's a blessing no one else snatched it up. The unique shape is so very cool. You did a great job with these hoarded beads.

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  17. KepiJuly 28, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    Love the brown tourmaline, beautiful set!

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  18. anafiassaJuly 30, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    Oh, how lovely, lovely, lovely! Those beads are absolutely gorgeous, and I think you showcased them perfectly!

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  19. Kari AsburySeptember 14, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    very pretty! I'm sure you will get lots of enjoyment wearing these beauties!

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