Taking The Artsy Fartsy Path - Adding Beans To My Soup

I am working on my Bead Soup and it has been a challenge for me and the main reason is

.....I DONT DO PASTELS EVER......

that being said.  How can I do Julies lovely beads justice.

The lampwork beads that Julie Bowen sent are gorgeous.

So I am thinking if I don't do pastels how can I possibly have a vision.  

I can't think of wearing it myself......I have to think of it in terms of ART. I can wear ART.  I can do 

"OUt oF ThE bOX"

So I am taking the Artsy Fartsy Path and adding some beans to my SOUP!  One of the ways I have always gotten my creative juices flowing was by recycling.

So as a little tease I am showing you this cut up old leather coat that I purchased at a thrift store. 

You are now wondering what in the world??????  

Yes it is going in one of my pieces and I am loving it.!!!!!!!

You will have to check back on Bead Soup Reveal Number 2.

Muhahahahahahaha