The Design Gallery
Follow along with step-by-step beading projects and share your designs with beaders around the world—it’s quick & easy!
Chatter
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 »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Dream is the perfect word to use for this set. Oh my gosh!!!!!…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Much fabulocity here. I'm a huuuuuge Aqua nugget fan. They look great with Quartz.It has such…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks for that tutorial,FB. I would never have guessed about the "loop first" method. I'll give…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“I read your tute and found it very easy to follow! And must agree with Kate and…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Love that color! Great design, too.
…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“YUM! Can I have mine with shortbread? This is such a gorgeous technique, Julia,…” read »
on “Prince Moai”:“No earrings for Prince Jimmy! I 'm wearing the earrings! LOL Thank you very much! These…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Blue with brass. What more could anyone want? Great design.
…” read » - on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“My kind of color! Love the design, too! Isn't it great to have a stash when…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Mmmmmm, yummy color! Love it!
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Kate is right, It definitely has that "industrial chic" look. Great color, excellent design! …” read »
on “Butterfly Dance”:“Thanks so much everyone. When I designed this I was thinking that the butterflies were skipping…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Great Pendant! Love it! If you aren't sure about the design, put it away for a…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Instant summer! Love 'em!
…” read » - on “Butterfly Dance”:
“You should be pleased. You have made a unique and lovely design.
…” read » - on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Glorious color and a great design!
…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“Guys can be such a pain. I'm sure ear rings would look great even if…” read »
- on “Just Plum Pretty”:
“This is a gorgeous piece! Love the purple against the Vintaj. Just beautiful!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! I keep thinking I'll get tired of making these…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Hey, thanks everyone. Cindy, I'm not sure what I'll do with the 16g but…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Love the way you used heart gems to go with the pendant, for the earrings. Great…” read »
on “Tranquility”:“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Darling!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Nice!…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Lovely set!…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Great design Wanda!…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Terrific earrings! So jealous of your "gift" - not only of the copper & scraps,…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I like how you have the concave & domed circles alternating. Makes for a striking (pun…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautifully done.…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Thanks Nancy, the wire work was a bit tricky ! I had to do the…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“The non-traditional look is stunning.…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very smart looking.…” read »
Love in Abundance
About this design:
I just wanted to share this with you, my bead buddies ! I have made this bracelet for my best friend. We have been friends since school days ( a long time ago ! ;o) and Jane has just lost her Mum. I thought it would be nice to make something for her to wear every day to remind her of her love for her Mum. So...rose quartz for love, her Mum's birthstone is Ruby for July and Jane's birthstone is Emerald for May. I thought of incorporating all these together, I added a silver puss cat as they both liked cats and a rose quartz heart charm, love.
Components:
Rose Quartz, Ruby, Tourmaline in green (a substitute for the emerald !)Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jan 02, 2012 at 10:56 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:What a beautiful and thoughtful gift for your friend !!!!
I’m sure she will cherish it forever….
On Jan 02, 2012 at 1:39 pm #
Little Round Chick says:What an amazing way to honor your friend’s Mother. Beautiful!
On Jan 02, 2012 at 3:40 pm #
gembeans says:Such a lovely thought along with a pretty piece.
On Jan 03, 2012 at 6:33 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Michelle, this is so beautiful — both the bracelet (colors & design) and the lovely sentiment incorporated into it. Your friend is very lucky to have you with her during this difficult time.
On Jan 04, 2012 at 12:46 pm #
nancykathryn says:I’m sure your friend will treasure this for ever.
On Jan 05, 2012 at 6:58 am #
Michelle says:Thank you all. Lynn Eileen, thank you too, I would like you to join my friends on my profile !
On Jan 05, 2012 at 3:17 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Hi, Michelle! Thanks — I just now sent you a “friendship request” — just accept it and we’ll officially be friends here!
On Jan 29, 2013 at 8:39 pm #
Mocha says:Wanna be friends
seriously this is beautiful