As a reminder, late last month, I signed up for the 7th Bead Soup Blog Party.
You can read more about it here http://goodrivergallery.blogspot.com/2013/01/bead-soup-blog-party-sign-ups.html.

On Sunday night, I got my swap partner!

I decided to show off a couple of my favorite pieces from her store.  They are upcycled jewelry art and all so unique.

Lets start with this one.  This is a Cherish-spectacular pedal pushing bike part necklace.
You want to know why I like it so much?  I’ll tell you, and it won’t be a surprise to anyone reading this blog.  I LOVE the fringe.  And I love the way its fashioned.  I think I just learned a new button-beading-fringing technique.  You can see it closer (or purchase it) here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/77582156/cherish-spectacular-pedal-pushing-bike?

Next we have a Velo-derailleur bike part funky spiny oyster neck piece.  Can you see the bike parts on this one, too?  It has fringe also.  Go figure.  No wonder I love it.  By the way, these pieces are SO inexpensive.  You can look at this one closer up here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/114699140/velo-derailleur-bike-part-funky-spiny?

Finally, I love labradorite, and I know I’m terrible at making earrings (note to self – make earrings) so here’s my last pick from her shop.Flash-old coins-faceted labradorite-love and travels earrings are only $21.  You can see them here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/114686441/flash-old-coins-faceted-labradorite-love?

Darlene lives in Santa Fe.  Oooh, and I found her Facebook page.  Its https://www.facebook.com/darlenebikes

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