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franny on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“love how you're exploring so many beautiful variations with this technique, Julia....they all end up in…” read »
JC Hamm on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
JC Hamm on “Grampa's old tree”:“Gorgeous!!…” read »
Janet B on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“It is 3 strands of sari silk. The silk is knotted on either side of…” read »
N Taylor on “Country Leaves”:“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
N Taylor on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“What a nice, clean design. Both are winners. I have been working on jewelry…” read »
SquirrelGirl on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“These would definitely cheer me up, love them both! I have some of this sari silk…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Fantastic, I really like it.…” read »
T eudy on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“very pretty !…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Totally Teal”:“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
Mary S – Sweet Chick on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“Love them all!!…” read »
KSD on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
Kate on “Country Leaves”:“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
KSD on “Cultus Lake Market”:“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
KSD on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great design!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Grampa's old tree”:“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
KSD on “Country Leaves”:“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
Need4Beadz on “Country Leaves”:“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Bluebells”:“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
AllureofGemsGlamJulia on “Bluebells”:“Beautiful work
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Laud on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great job!…” read »
Laud on “Bluebells”:“These are as beautiful and delicate as your inspiration. Lovely work!…” read »
Randa D on “Connected to the Trees”:“I am in Love with your designs!!!…” read »
monicaocoatl on “Prince Moai”:“Thanks guys! When I have such amazing gems it's hard not to share with Jimmy. Thanks…” read »
Laud on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the cabochon and the way you mounted it--all works together. And what a clever use…” read »
Deb Harding on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“I love pearls!! Gorgeous necklace. Great painting also. Love the bird stoey. I have a bird…” read »
Deb Harding on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Love it. Good design and workmanship.…” read »
Deb Harding on “Grampa's old tree”:“Very pretty. The cabochon painting is very stylistic...I.can see why you love it...its beautiful & has…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Gorgeous pearl necklace and painting! Love it!…” read »
N Taylor on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“I love this look. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
N Taylor on “Grampa's old tree”:“Super nice. Love the set.…” read »
N Taylor on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“I went to HD yesterday and the folks in the tools section told me the key…” read »
N Taylor on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. For those looking for the dark wire, the same company that…” read »
About this design:
I like to play around with mixing up copper and silver components.... here I added in some beautiful turquoise czech glass beads... I am fresh out of names at the moment... I was thinking something with the word "rustic" but then I am stuck... anyone have any ideas... Thanks!
Components:
copper. sterling silver. czech glass. thai silver.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
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On May 25, 2013 at 5:27 am
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On May 24, 2011 at 4:50 pm #
Janet Miriam says:I like these! And I like the mix of metals. Unfortunately I am terrible with names!
On May 24, 2011 at 5:01 pm #
Truckin Grandma Karen says:Oh I love these. They look a little like the globe with a nut on top. I don’t even name my own.
I like to sit down and go through stash and make 4 or 5 at a time. It’s quick and easy rather than doing whole sets.
love these earrings.
On May 24, 2011 at 7:22 pm #
Gina P - Delta Chick says:These are darling! The czech glass has a funky 70′s vibe to it!
On May 24, 2011 at 7:28 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:very cool! What about “Diva Drops” for a name?
On May 25, 2011 at 11:14 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:I like where you’re going with the “rustic” theme. I also see the colors of the ocean in these…… “Rustic Seas”? “Ancient Oceans”?
Oh, I’m not good at this either.
They are very beautiful!
On May 25, 2011 at 11:24 am #
Diane Cauley says:I’ve been trying to think of a name with no luck. I jusy submitted some of my designs to bead trends and the worst was naming the pieces. I like the names Mary came up with
Anyways, I love the earrings and the mixed metals are so neat! I’m not brave enough to try that one yet
On May 25, 2011 at 11:58 am #
Mahala93 RockChick says:Drops of Wonderful!
On May 25, 2011 at 2:34 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:These are gorgeous!!
On May 25, 2011 at 4:50 pm #
shimmer chick says:Thank you all…. naming is so hard for me.
On May 25, 2011 at 4:56 pm #
NY Bella says:These are beautiful! How about ” Mixed-Metal Rustic Drops” ?
On May 25, 2011 at 6:45 pm #
Shelly m says:how about “rustic graces”
On May 25, 2011 at 10:09 pm #
Bonnie R says:my spelling is horrible – verdigris.
because the color is almost the color that copper turns. That special green color.
On May 26, 2011 at 12:17 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Darling earrings! I love mixing metals, especially copper and silver – gives it a Bali feel….
Reminds me of a rusting 57 chevy….very vintage!
On May 26, 2011 at 8:54 am #
Linda Talbott says:These earrings are beautiful. I love the mix of metals, and the beads are increadible. Sorry, I can’t think of a name either, but I like “Rustic Grace” that Shelly came up with.
On May 26, 2011 at 10:13 pm #
EVE G says:Very pretty- I love mixing metals. How about Rustic Skys??? Just a thought.
On May 27, 2011 at 8:56 pm #
Lynn g says:Very pretty, they all have great suggestions..
On Jun 01, 2011 at 3:55 pm #
Pumpkin says:I love your earings, the color is beautiful. When I first looked at them they remind me of Mexican Maracas. I would name them Maracas. : )
On Jun 05, 2011 at 5:37 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:I agree that the beads look like the earth… who about ‘Rustic World’ or ‘Rustic Globe’?