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Description from Blooming Ideas: Champagne for Everyone! Why am I celebrating? Two Small achievements have come my way and I'd like to share! One is in the Winter issue of Jewelry Stringing Magazine a pair of my earrings will be published. And in the Spring issue of the same magazine a bracelet has been accepted for publication! Small items...but I'm thrilled the pieces were selected.
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Brass Open Pea Pod Pendant 30x35mmBuy this Charm: |
Champagne Anodized Aluminum Jump Ring (Saw Cut) 6mm, 20 gauge (4.1mm inside diameter) BACK IN STOCK!Buy this Finding: |
Champagne Silk String 2mmBuy this Stringing Material: |
Czech Fire Polished Glass Luster Transparent Champagne Round 10mmBuy this Bead: |
Czech Fire Polished Glass Luster Transparent Champagne Round 12mmBuy this Bead: |
Czech Fire Polished Glass Luster Transparent Champagne Round 6mmBuy this Bead: |
Czech Fire Polished Glass Opaque Luster Champagne Round 4mmBuy this Bead: |
Ezel Findings Gold (matte) (plated) Key 18x38mmBuy this Charm: |
Ezel Findings Gold (plated) Double Sided Padlock Pendant 16x23mmBuy this Charm: |
Soft Flex Trios Extreme Champagne Assorted Sizes Wire 3x10ft.Buy this Stringing Material: |
TOHO Ceylon Light Ivory Round 11/0 Seed Bead BACK IN STOCK!Buy this Seed Bead: |
Unicorne Beads Meringue w/ Silver Large Rondelle 20x27mmBuy this Bead: |
Czech Glass Butter Cream Fire Polished Rondelle 6x9mmOUT OF STOCK
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Lady425 aka Beth on “Soft and Shiny”:“Excellent choices, Julie. Totally reminds me of a garden theme - can't wait to see what…” read »
SquirrelGirl on “Moonstone and Pearls”:“You rock Nancy! I love moonstone, this pick is fab!…” read »
April T on “Moonstone and Pearls”:“Wow! Congrats on your lovely POD!…” read »
Ams on “Moonstone and Pearls”:“Congrats on a lovely POD…” read »
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE on “Deb Harding's Pick #100”:“Absolutely gorgeous, Deb!
Congrats on #100 & here's to many more!
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Lynn Eileen Chicky LE on “Spring Wedding”:“Nancy, this is so beautiful -- love the variety of pearls with the soft shades of…” read »
Anna C WonderChick on “Moonstone and Pearls”:“Nice POD Nancy. It is lovely.…” read »
Laud on “Darkness”:“So striking! Marvelous combination of colors.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Moonstone and Pearls”:“WOW! Soft and serene. You have very expensive taste there Granny Nancy.
Congrats on POD!…” read »
Laud on “Moonstone and Pearls”:“Yum! Luscious pick. Congrats on POD!…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “The Rusty Bucket”:“Wow... this is so interesting. So many ways to go with a design or many designs…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Experimenting”:“Thanks ya'll!…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Darkness”:“What a lovely combo putting bronzite with "my" purple. I really like it. I have lots…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Leave an Impression”:“Impression Jasper is pretty. I like the natural looking one the most.…” read »
puppychick labratbecky on “Out to Sea”:“Very nice! I swear those Peruvian opal daggers look like sea grass near shore.
…” read »
puppychick labratbecky on “Czech Out The Gemstones”:“Agreed!
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puppychick labratbecky on “Darkness”:“There really is a lot of brown in them, Julie, I have some. Love the…” read »
puppychick labratbecky on “The Rusty Bucket”:“The ribbon is even cooler in person.
Organic is a good word for this, I…” read »
puppychick labratbecky on “Exploring Dragonfly ideas”:“I like how you tone down the red with the gilder's paste and the champagne (pinkish)…” read »
Ams on “Darkness”:“Mmmm - chocolaty!…” read »
puppychick labratbecky on “It's Easy Being Green”:“Yum!…” read »
puppychick labratbecky on “Experimenting”:“Fabulous!…” read »
Ams on “Soft and Shiny”:“Fun selections!…” read »
puppychick labratbecky on “turquoise hybrid”:“Lovely pick, Kate! I have the bird sitting on a pile of beads here waiting to…” read »
Ams on “Czech Out The Gemstones”:“Great Color Blend…” read »
puppychick labratbecky on “Gypsy”:“Perfect little dangly bits--all around the waist, the neck, from the ears... fingertips...
You nailed…” read »
puppychick labratbecky on “This Is Bollywood!!!”:“You really have explored every option!
If you make any of these you have to…” read »
MaryKay K on “Spaniard Kalera”:“Thanks guys! MKK…” read »
Ams on “Don't bug me...”:“Really interesting - great combo!…” read »
puppychick labratbecky on “Lost in Space”:“Don't you all think it's funny how many things we all share? I mean like interests,…” read »
Ams on “Out to Sea”:“Gorgeous pick…” read »
puppychick labratbecky on “Plum Pie”:“Oh Deb! You are my hero!
My boss has put her own spin on everything.…” read »
puppychick labratbecky on “Sweet Magnolia”:“Congrats!!!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Tropical Isle”:“OMG! Love this one also.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Out to Sea”:“Love this pick! I did one similar earlier. Hopefully one or the other is a POD.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Darkness”:“Deep,dark,delicious!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Soft and Shiny”:“Very organic!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Don't bug me...”:“LOL! So cute!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Spaniard Kalera”:“Great selection for that focal.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “The Rusty Bucket”:“Very organic looking.…” read »



























On Nov 08, 2012 at 8:11 am #
Medieval Momma says:Congratulations! I think your news is just the best, I’d celebrate too! And I’m adding your pick to my faves!
On Nov 08, 2012 at 8:27 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:OOOOhhhhhh thats awesome!!! Congrats to you Blooming Ideas
Perfect champagne pick
On Nov 08, 2012 at 9:24 am #
Stone Treasures says:I’ll Drink to That! Congrats!
On Nov 08, 2012 at 11:43 am #
OK Jacki says:Congrats, Blooming Ideas!! So thrilled and you deserve to celebrate!! Have a sip for me. Will look forward to seeing you ‘in the lights’.
By the way, this pick is gorgeous! To the favs!!!
On Nov 08, 2012 at 11:49 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:How exciting! Congratulations!
This celebration pick is truly gorgeous!
On Nov 08, 2012 at 12:16 pm #
PPR says:Blooming Ideas: A beautiful pick, I just love it. AND…..a very BIG congratulations on the publications! Happy to see your picks again.
On Nov 08, 2012 at 1:24 pm #
Laud says:So wonderful that you’ve been recognized! And this pick is gorgeous. I hadn’t noticed the champagne elements before, but arranged this way, they’re amazing.
On Nov 08, 2012 at 2:04 pm #
NY Bella says:Congrats! What wonderful news! Cheers!
On Nov 08, 2012 at 2:05 pm #
NY Bella says:PS- love your champagne pick!
On Nov 08, 2012 at 6:26 pm #
Julie Shane says:Way to go! How exciting! And it validates all your hard work … and countless hours playing with fresh picks!
On Nov 08, 2012 at 10:39 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:What a gorgeous combo — love your choices!
Congrats on your exciting news!!! Remember — small pieces equal big achievements! So excited for you!!!
On Nov 09, 2012 at 7:06 am #
franny says:love the bubbles!..congrats on your success, will keep an eye out for those mags …..& this cute, clever pick is the exact shade of palest pink that pleases my palette!..i’ll join you in a glass right now!…cheers!
On Nov 09, 2012 at 7:26 am #
foxhill designs vt says:Congratulations! Can’t wait to see you in print.
Lovely pick!
On Nov 09, 2012 at 8:47 am #
Blooming Ideas says:Thank You all so much for your kind and encouraging comments! Now let me run down to the ol’ wine cellar and get out that special Champagne that’s been under lock and key.
I’ve requested they send back the items that did not make it for publication…if I can take decent enough pictures…I’ll share those.
On Nov 10, 2012 at 2:52 am #
franny says:oops!…it’s my palate that’s tempted & tickled by the bubbly, not my palette…oh well, too much celebrating!!
On Nov 17, 2012 at 5:27 am #
Crazy Beader says:Belated congratulations – - and bubbly is always a great way to celebrate ! Please remind all of us when the magazines with your pieces are out so we can admire them – - – Great pick, too !
On Nov 17, 2012 at 8:43 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Blooming Ideas congrats on having tis beauty as one of the faves
On Nov 17, 2012 at 10:09 am #
Asia says:BI, better late then never, just going trough picks that I missed, when away, congratulation I’m very happy for you, when is the magazine coming out?
On Nov 19, 2012 at 7:46 am #
Blooming Ideas says:One will come out in Winter – January, I think. The other some time in the Spring – perhaps March/April…not sure on the month. They have them described as Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall issues. I’m glad I picked up the fall issue…Lima Beads had some nice discounts in there.
On Nov 19, 2012 at 7:51 am #
Asia says:Enjoying them myself, I’m so happy for you, will wait for the magazine to come
On Mar 10, 2013 at 12:17 am #
Blooming Ideas says:Here are the covers of the two magazine I made it in…
On Mar 10, 2013 at 12:23 am #
Elis Mom says:Congrats on being published! In have both those issues in hand. What’s your last name?
On Mar 10, 2013 at 1:00 pm #
Blooming Ideas says:#11 on page 25 in the pink cover issue and #26 in the other. Terri Gauthier.
On Mar 10, 2013 at 1:09 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Congrats!!! I’m heading out to pick up a copy!
On Mar 10, 2013 at 9:53 pm #
Granny Chick aka Nancy says:That is indeed reason for breaking out the bubbly. Do you mean the current winter issue? I have that one. Will find. Congrats.
On Mar 10, 2013 at 11:09 pm #
Blooming Ideas says:opse that was #26 on page 53 in the white/teal cover issue. A pair of earrings.
Thanks Ladies!