tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post5427945148882906596..comments2023-06-12T08:35:41.776-04:00Comments on Toltec Jewels: Welcome to My Bead Soup Blog Party 8 RevealToltec Jewels for Jewel School Friendshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08174898180151904262noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post-54800975361255480142014-06-09T21:08:11.237-04:002014-06-09T21:08:11.237-04:00You really got a lot made in the time frame and wi...You really got a lot made in the time frame and with the beads you received. As well, you put so much thought into each of your creations, they all came out so exquisite. My favorites are "Elixer" and "Renewal" but all of your designs are really beautiful.CraftyHopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post-32275731857350645902014-06-06T22:49:15.026-04:002014-06-06T22:49:15.026-04:00Seriously girl you are a jack of all mediums!!! I...Seriously girl you are a jack of all mediums!!! I love the themes for each piece and your ability to make each one stand out! WOW just WOWAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000223877502634308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post-89323120308482186312014-06-04T12:41:42.523-04:002014-06-04T12:41:42.523-04:00Visiting one of your posts is always a lyrical exp...Visiting one of your posts is always a lyrical experience, Rita! I won't try to pick a favourite amongst these incredible designs, but I must say, any creation you describe as "soft and comforting" would be my idea of heaven :)Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16227965573117684221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post-66083104592040062832014-06-01T20:52:57.187-04:002014-06-01T20:52:57.187-04:00Amazing! It's apparent you are a skilled and p...Amazing! It's apparent you are a skilled and prolific jewelry artist. I'm sorry for your loss, it must make Bead Soup a bittersweet endeavor... peaceTreasures by Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09410919991332311345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post-63270736579011522342014-05-28T11:15:19.751-04:002014-05-28T11:15:19.751-04:00Rita, I always enjoy reading your blog posts so mu...Rita, I always enjoy reading your blog posts so much--the story, the feasts for the eyes and mind, and the glimpses into your soul with your writings--and your jewelry creations. I won't attempt to pick a favorite, but for each piece I see the touch of your personal feelings and outlook on life--and what means the most to you. This post is a journey to be savored---to the very last cherry. Thank you for the sharing of your self. Gina HFreestyle Elementshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15008864594774649608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post-13150723097107092032014-05-27T16:54:09.909-04:002014-05-27T16:54:09.909-04:00P.S. I don't know if I was aware of your daugh...P.S. I don't know if I was aware of your daughter's passing. I am sorry for your loss. But what a very unique tribute to her with your connection to the Bead Soup! You have brought her much honor and delight I am sure! <br />Enjoy the day. ErinTesoriTrovatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post-80774949701691509252014-05-27T16:53:19.223-04:002014-05-27T16:53:19.223-04:00Oh my word! You were super inspired! I love how yo...Oh my word! You were super inspired! I love how you included touches from all the past soups. I always get more things than I never know what to do with and the fact that you could keep them all straight and use them in this massive collection is incredible! Each one is more lovely than the last but I have to say that I am very intrigued by the double sided setting you created for the pendant of the Beltane necklace and the undulating beauty of the mandala necklace. Thank you for sharing your creations in the 8th Bead Soup! Enjoy the day. ErinTesoriTrovatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post-84868153582844845092014-05-27T04:19:30.083-04:002014-05-27T04:19:30.083-04:00Wow! Just Wow. I don't know how it's poss...Wow! Just Wow. I don't know how it's possible that I would love each and every piece out of so many. Such a variety of techniques used. I was in awe because every time my eyes landed on another piece I thought Wow, that's going to be my favorite I think.Then another beauty took its place. Beautiful work!<br /> Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159369982035343646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post-14037440502387204522014-05-26T20:15:34.657-04:002014-05-26T20:15:34.657-04:00I enjoyed your post as well as all of your creatio...I enjoyed your post as well as all of your creations. I love the beltane earrings. You must have started creating as soon as the package arrived. I can tell you love making jewelry.lamplight craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17757319153037678617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post-88315653724211914332014-05-24T18:48:25.502-04:002014-05-24T18:48:25.502-04:00So many beautiful pieces! Everything is very crea...So many beautiful pieces! Everything is very creative and well done. The beltane earrings are my favorite I think. I love the little flower crowns.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496752614279776664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post-26988465372378552122014-05-23T18:22:44.230-04:002014-05-23T18:22:44.230-04:00Dear Rita; I was literally speechless the last tim...Dear Rita; I was literally speechless the last time I looked at this blog post . I thought it was because I was feeling tired and breathless from being sick but today I am feeling much better physically and I remain without words to adequately respond to your artistry!!!!<br />Every single piece you've designed clearly comes directly from your heart and your word magic adds beautifully to the experience of your blog. All the sentiments you've expressed and the jewelry you've designed have lifted me from the dark place my recent illness sent me.<br /> Whenever I feel discouraged all I have to do is spend some time here! Thanks again for being my friend and partner. I feel truly privileged to know you. Thank you for all the beauty.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06575401642213900349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post-22936399691508186332014-05-22T21:41:57.439-04:002014-05-22T21:41:57.439-04:00Your work is always so varied and lovely. My favo...Your work is always so varied and lovely. My favorites on first read-through are the Intention necklace and the Beltane earrings. I'm sure on subsequent looks my favorites would change. Your jewelry is so full of feeling I think my favorites would change with the day and my mood. Ann Schroederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911194722202501782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post-19384414450845156202014-05-22T21:19:27.657-04:002014-05-22T21:19:27.657-04:00So much to look at between your soup, photos of yo...So much to look at between your soup, photos of your jewelry and the other pictures! It was like scanning through a magazine. Lovely. Your first necklace might be my favorite because that focal bead is stunning which your design compliments very well. I love the variety of your designs!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12268892068265943767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post-9927288160957166102014-05-21T20:42:53.022-04:002014-05-21T20:42:53.022-04:00Totally amazed by the number of variety of pieces ...Totally amazed by the number of variety of pieces that you created. The herringbone "chain" on your fist necklace is exquisite. Really enjoyed your inspirational pics too.<br /><br />http://mistheword12.wordpress.com/2014/05/10/bead-soup-ready-set-make/Susanmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13001612540970050334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post-54696637538537153482014-05-21T17:36:18.083-04:002014-05-21T17:36:18.083-04:00BEAUTIFUL!!! Both your design work (good job) and ...BEAUTIFUL!!! Both your design work (good job) and your blogging. Lovely!!!javabeadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12370933137029413930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post-44993094844435587862014-05-18T19:38:11.442-04:002014-05-18T19:38:11.442-04:00Oh Rita you have created an absolute utopia of glo...Oh Rita you have created an absolute utopia of glorious creations. Your imagination is so incredibly fertile!<br />I am irretrievably drawn to Beltane. A childhood full of ancient May Day rituals, weaving ribbons round the May pole at school, the crowning of the local May Queen and the parade of floats full of flowers to carry her down the high street to the fair. It's such a fascinating piece with it's intricate metal work on one side and the tiny little woven beads on the other. It perfectly represents Beltane for me.Nelly Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439077373278109660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post-24165403434794072372014-05-18T10:52:24.048-04:002014-05-18T10:52:24.048-04:00Every item you make is more breath taking than the...Every item you make is more breath taking than the one before. I absolutely love every piece, but the set of "Beltane" and the Kai are probably my favorites. I love the intricate but simple design of the Beltane. So beautiful. Such exquisite work! Maire of Thistledownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04485576055107782389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post-51494889300340779442014-05-18T07:09:14.198-04:002014-05-18T07:09:14.198-04:00An absolutely stunning collection Rita, and I just...An absolutely stunning collection Rita, and I just love everything about it! You make so much from your soup ingredients! I can't even pick a favourite, the choice is overwhelming! Standouts to me include Frosted Fire and Black Cherry, and those cute lil seahorse earrings! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post-90462345602766101572014-05-18T02:39:07.739-04:002014-05-18T02:39:07.739-04:00So MUCH beauty! I really love every piece, but th...So MUCH beauty! I really love every piece, but there's something about the Elixer earrings that make my heart sing. Simle, dramatic, beautiful - I love them!Lisa Cone - Inspired Adornmentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311596239966027004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post-34892750117260907972014-05-17T19:16:50.031-04:002014-05-17T19:16:50.031-04:00This is amazing, elegant, brilliant, awesome, beau...This is amazing, elegant, brilliant, awesome, beautiful, stunning, breathtaking, spectacular, fabtabulous, and all the other adjectives that have the same meaning as those words...I love every dad blasted thing you made ...so mistical and down to earth with a whimsical feel girl ...you are the bees knees, the cats meow and the dogs bark ...I love your style you def. did the soup your partner sent you justice...good for you...okie dokie this granny has loads of hopping to do and you done gone and blew my socks off...my poor feet...bye nowgelfling50https://www.blogger.com/profile/03631189337493556874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post-76617162297093646082014-05-17T18:36:11.226-04:002014-05-17T18:36:11.226-04:00Rita, yours are enchanted creations. Every piece i...Rita, yours are enchanted creations. Every piece is full of life and beauty. It is a delight to see each one and to read about it. Thank you for sharing with us your art.<br />AnaACBeadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00204310153634639760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post-45479473244016367612014-05-17T15:30:52.282-04:002014-05-17T15:30:52.282-04:00Dear Rita, I'm just back from hospital and jus...Dear Rita, I'm just back from hospital and just starting to hop from my bed.I guess I won't get many hoppers since I fell behind when my heart failed. I managed to read my partner's blog before I went to the hospital but none since,,,,,,,poor wifi at hospital!<br />Ilove all your lovely creations but typing makes me almose as short of breath as talking so we'll talk more later.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />iiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06575401642213900349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post-41198921896609932622014-05-16T23:33:36.884-04:002014-05-16T23:33:36.884-04:00You are SOOOOOO talented, my friend!! I did a quic...You are SOOOOOO talented, my friend!! I did a quick drive by the other day but will all the eye candy, I knew I had to come back when I had more time to peruse all the pretties & not feel rushed. Each piece is more beautiful then the previous one. I'm hardpressed to find a favorite, but I just LOVE the double sided pendant idea with seed beads on 1 side & intricate wirework on the other. Just WOW!I recognized my BHB in the bail. Thank you for creating such a beautiful piece!<br /><br />My other favorite is the V-shaped lucite flower necklace. I love the mix of glass, metals, fiber, lucite.....So pretty! Delicate & yet not overly so. <br /><br />I'm honored to have you choose to use my beads in TWO of these beautiful designs! Such talent you possess!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16044213289596740228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post-64267465338232244232014-05-16T22:45:55.020-04:002014-05-16T22:45:55.020-04:00Your pieces are really stunning! So many different...Your pieces are really stunning! So many different techniques and just beautiful designs! Really amazing job!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12370149650918516369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5594345778078646082.post-43749655326142233802014-05-16T22:17:02.596-04:002014-05-16T22:17:02.596-04:00So many fabulous pieces and each one so special in...So many fabulous pieces and each one so special in its own way - just amazing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com