Excuses, Excuses, Excuses

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Awol, I know...and when I've been supposed to be blogging about the amazing Bead Soup Blog Party exchange that I'm participating in (our big "reveal" of creations is coming NEXT Saturday, May 3rd).  If it matters, I do have some good excuses (a couple of unexpected hospital stays, a much needed vacation), some reasonable excuses (extra Mimi time with the kiddos, some final celebrations with soccer girl as she approaches graduation, a calendar full of graduation and wedding preparations), and yes, those excuses that just don't hold water (procrastination, "oh, I've put it off for so long so where do I begin now").  But, I'm here now so here we go...

First, let me say I am thrilled to be paired with the multi-talented Susan M. Walls of  Susan’sCharming Trinkets.  Just a reminder, with the BSBP, each partner sends a "soup" of beads which must contain at least one focal and one clasp and a variety of other beads. As the "cook," our guidelines are that the design(s) must use the provided focal and clasp.  I was wonderfully surprised and so excited to receive the following soup from Susan - who apparently miraculously tapped into my love of all things "ocean" :)

As soon as I opened the package, I immediately knew that Susan had a great whimsical character and sense of fun that I would love. :) 

 Each package was wrapped carefully with a touch of beautiful color.

I felt like Susan was right there with me as I opened her package :)





And in a way, she was  :)

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And look, such a gorgeous soup, I have to work with!!

You'll learn more about Susan when I feature her and her work here on Friday.  As for me,  I better get working on this soup!!