Vocal Focal Reveal

Bonnie Coursolle who writes the blog Jasper's Gems invited us to join her in a focal only swap a few weeks back.  This was my first swap to the US and though slower than my gift the focal I sent did arrive in time to it's recipient the amazing Cindy Wimmer.  Her blog Sweet Bead Studio has not only inspired me, but also taught me to keep my eye out for buttons.  I never knew they could be extraordinary.  Before exploring her blog I thought a button was a flat piece of metal or plastic with 2-4 holes in it.  So thanks Cindy for opening my eyes, and for your exceptional kindness.  I was very fortunate to have you as a swap partner.

Here's what I made with the focal:

Love the focal!

Wish I could remember who made this lampwork pair

lampwork encased by Martina's flower pattern adaptation.

connected with bits of Helena's four leaf clover pattern

Cindy also sent me some great lampwork beads that are red with a center that looked like stone with gold flecks in it.  I literally just finished my necklace, and now I can't find the card Cindy sent with the info on where the beads & focal came from.  So that's all I have for you today.

 Here's a list of all the participants.  Please take the time to check them out.  

Oh and thank you kindly Bonnie for hosting this for us.

Cindy Wimmer	http://www.sweetbeadstudio.com/
Ginger Bishop	YOU ARE HERE :)
Bonnie Coursolle	http://jaspersgems.blogspot.ca/
Andra Weber	http://www.andrasjoyfuljourney.blogspot.ca/
Renetha Stanziano	http://lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com/
Lori Finney	http://lori-finney.blogspot.ca
Shirley Moore	http://www.beadsandbread.blogspot.ca/
Kashmira Patel	http://sadafulee.blogspot.com
Maybeline Tay	http://thejewelrylarder.blogspot.com
Dee Torcherer Elgie	http://www.cherryobsidia.blogspot.co.uk
Bonnie Coursolle	http://jaspersgems.blogspot.ca/
Rhonda Baird	http://dizzyinchains.wordpress.com/