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Designs by Fat Redhead Designs
Rose Quartz Choker
Rose Quartz and lots of jump rings. Chunky yet feminine and a ton of fun to make!
Pearl of a Necklace
Sherbert and bronze colored pearls paired with a multi colored gem and crystal pendant. Finally - had the pendant forever waiting for something to...
Chunky Choker
Taupe Mother of Pearl frames with black daggers, black seed bead dangles, silver discs. Love this one!
Berries & Ice
My good friend's son was recently married. I had the honor of creating jewelry for the wedding. The bridesmaids' necklaces were raspberry pave...
Quartz Class
I loved the amber and green colors in the quartz, added a few crystals to compliment the colors, created a bail from a fine gold chain.
Birds Of A Feather
Antique Brass Peacock Pendant combined with two tones of turquoise and champagne crystal rondelles. I have a fascination with birds so when I...
Metallic Mirage
Loved the big beads but had creative block what to do with them. They are made of wood! They are two toned - one copper colored, the other taupe....
Desert Sunset
The colors in the large round beads reminded me of sunset colors with the hues of blue and a hint of orange on the horizon.
She Sells Sea Shells
I love walking on Daytona Beach when I go see my Dad. The shells made me think of the beach.
Components: Shells, lots of silver, jump rings, the pendant is made from a clasp.
A Penny For Your Thoughts
Made with real flattened "souvenier" pennies with a few beads added for color and fun.
Hawkeye Cha Cha Bracelet
Chunky Funky fun done in team colors for a big Iowa Hawkeye fan!
Components: You name it - it's in there: buttons, mother of pearl discs, seed beads, cat's eye beads, black dagger beads, all hand wrapped and attached to chain.
Amethyst & Antique Bronze
I fell in love with this great antique bronze pendant and the rest fell into place.
Components: Antique Bronze, pink crystals, amethyst AB rondelles, corrugated brass beads.
Chatter
on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the cabochon and the way you mounted it--all works together. And what a clever use…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“I love pearls!! Gorgeous necklace. Great painting also. Love the bird stoey. I have a bird…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Love it. Good design and workmanship.…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Very pretty. The cabochon painting is very stylistic...I.can see why you love it...its beautiful & has…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Gorgeous pearl necklace and painting! Love it!…” read »
on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“I love this look. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Super nice. Love the set.…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I went to HD yesterday and the folks in the tools section told me the key…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. For those looking for the dark wire, the same company that…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“Oh my...I want them.…” read »
- on “Totally Teal”:
“Thank you!.. Yes Ann the ring is worked in a spiral.…” read »
on “Rock and Roll Earrings”:“Are there instructions I am missing?…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Gorgeous earrings; gorgeous flowers! Thanks for sharing both.…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Very pretty!…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This is a piece one can wear from day to night, very beautiful!…” read »
- on “Totally Teal”:
“Wanda the ring is cute, did you a spiral worked in to your ring?…” read »
on “Garden Droplets”:“Love it....You always inspire me, Ali !…” read »
- on “Totally Teal”:
“Wanda you are such a skilled artist. Love those bracelets....Teal is such a happy color.…” read »
- on “a taste of honey”:
“Gorgeous Doktor! My kind of colors.…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ooops! I meant, Thank you all!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Thanks you!....…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“The copper, the stones--love it all. Lovely, dramatic design.…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Great set. Jimmy's a lucky moai.…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Love it! Exquisite beads.…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“These pieces are just stunning!!!!! Love looking at the lovely projects beaders have done..it is…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“You could always start learning etching! I find that 16g through 20g copper makes some of…” read »
on “Violet Tendril Earrings”:“Wonderful use of the sari silk ribbons! Love the earrings! I'm so glad lucite is not…” read »
on “Lovely Impression”:“KO thread is used without a needle because of the stiffness of it. At Lima beads…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks Lynda and Kate!
I'll take a closer look at Swellegant.
Lynda, thank you for the…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“Great looking pieces Jimmy is wearing. The nuggets are gorgeous.
…” read » 
on “Prince Moai”:“I have a huge crush on Jimmy too and he loves wearing all the blink. LOL…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Hi, Mary. There are other ways to get the oxidized look without the smell of…” read »
on “Simply Crystal”:“Wow! Simply gorgeous!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Mary S-- You could try using Swellegant instead of LOS. These are slightly acidic and shouldn't…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Wow! Blown away. Thanks for all the pics. Wow!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Great earrings. Can't wait to see what you do with the 16g.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Wanda, I really like this. Love the Butterfly theme and admire all the hard work…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Please let Jimmy know that he is my first on-line crush. Love a guy who…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Thank you all. Let me share with you, brass is the hardest metal I have worked…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautiful! Fabulous pendant...makes for a beautiful necklace.…” read »
