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on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:“Great piece, Coral, loving the asymmetry
…” read »- on “The Uh Ohs!”:
“Fun earrings
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on “Nesting Instinct”:“Beautiful!!!…” read »
on “Close to my Heart”:“Beautiful necklace and sentiment, Jess! I love your style!!…” read »
- on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Lovely design, Coral!! Are those blue dyed zebras?…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“FAB-YOO-LOUS!!!!! WOW! Fantastic nestwork and SUCH a cute idea!!!! How are the kids?? Baby…” read »
on “Close to my Heart”:“Fabulous design for your mother necklace!…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“Beautiful wire work in this, and that nest is so cute. I'm sure she will love…” read »
on “Peridot Pleasure”:“This beautiful Julia as always!…” read »
- on “Lavender and Tarragon in Blooms”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “More the Merrier Re-design”:
“WOW!…” read »
- on “Turquoise Feather”:
“Pretty!…” read »
- on “Peacock Tail Feathers”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “All Wired Up”:
“Fabulous!…” read »
- on “Ebony & Ivory”:
“Great piece!…” read »
- on “Flowers and Butterflies”:
“Lovely!b…” read »
- on “The Uh Ohs!”:
“These are pretty!…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“Gorgeous!==i…” read »
- on “Close to my Heart”:
“Great design!…” read »
- on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Sparkle Shine”:
“Beautiful necklace Coral!…” read »
- on “Maroon Sun”:
“Thank you Old Beaded Lady!!…” read »
on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:“Very pretty...perfect pairing of colors and materials!…” read »
- on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Lovely Coral! Like the asymmetrical look, the colors you chose and the brass compliments it perfectly.…” read »
on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:“I like it
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on “The Uh Ohs!”:“What fun and flirty earrings!…” read »
- on “leftovers”:
“Very cute!…” read »
- on “Midnight Glow”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Bevy of Dancing Loop Bracelets”:
“Looks like you were very busy yesterday. These are fabulous!…” read »
- on “A Day At The Beach”:
“Very nice! I love the colors.…” read »
- on “Flowers and Butterflies”:
“Lovely! I love the look of these but have to admit I do not care…” read »
- on “All Wired Up”:
“Love, love, love this! It makes me want to play with linen as stringing material…” read »
- on “Ebony & Ivory”:
“This looks like a very classic and timeless piece that will get a lot of mileage.…” read »
- on “Peacock Tail Feathers”:
“The colors in this are wonderful!…” read »
- on “Sea Breeze”:
“Very nice. I just love the clasp!…” read »
- on “More the Merrier Re-design”:
“Such an attention grabbing piece without being overwhelming. I really like this.…” read »
- on “Turquoise Feather”:
“The simple design is perfect here. It let's the lampwork beads stand out!…” read »
on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:“Oooo.... I like this - its simple but very interesting.…” read »
Something for the guys
About this design:
I was trying to think of something i could make that a guy would. and i had these long tube beads I'd made.... the second pics are of the various clasps (loops of the cord (bamboo) and button-shaped beads as toggles).
Components:
handmade glass beads, vintage "button" beads, bamboo cordAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Sep 26, 2011 at 8:09 pm #
Pam E aka funky tulip says:forgot to mention, the tags are ones I made, too. my website is on the back, I leave room on the front so someone can write “to…. from…..”
On Sep 26, 2011 at 8:44 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:What a cool idea!!
On Sep 26, 2011 at 8:49 pm #
Marla says:Fantastic ideas. Jewelry design and card. Thanks for sharing. I’m going to try these.
On Sep 27, 2011 at 8:12 am #
LArc Enciel says:Love the concept!!!! Thank you for sharing!
On Sep 30, 2011 at 8:28 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:These are cool!