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on “Clay Creek”:“Liking all the new things to learn & create !!…” read »
on “The Uh Ohs!”:“These are so cute! Like the colors you chose and those little wheels at the bottom.…” read »
- on “Peacock Tail Feathers”:
“Thank you Susie and Peggy!
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on “More the Merrier Re-design”:“Beautiful. I like plan B .
…” read »- on “Bevy of Dancing Loop Bracelets”:
“You 've inspired me to do some earrings with Unicorne tear drops. Thank you
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on “A Day At The Beach”:“Wearing this, you'd be the classiest person on the beach. I like!…” read »
- on “All Wired Up”:
“I'm really attracted to this piece. It has the rustic-organic feel, but it's delicate, too. Well…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“I love the rustic beauty of this design! I recently aquired some 18G copper wire at…” read »
- on “Peacock Tail Feathers”:
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- on “Flying Home”:
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on “Flowers and Butterflies”:“Thank you, ladies, as soon as I get to go away for a much needed vaca…” read »
- on “Midnight Glow”:
“Great job with the bezel, and I love the clear overall design!…” read »
on “Mosaic”:“Unfortunately, Becky, my stash is at the bottom of the barrel! All I have left is…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“No that totally made sense. I was thinking when I looked at them you had to…” read »
on “Ebony & Ivory”:“I like the tiny squares with the diamond shaped sardonyx. Maybe a tiny seedbead between them…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“Thanks everyone. This piece was fun to make...and Asia and Becky...you did not see the wire…” read »
on “leftovers”:“How freakin' cute!…” read »
- on “Midnight Glow”:
“I have a gazillion of those glass stones from my 4 kids' weddings. Now I…” read »
- on “Daggeroodo1”:
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- on “Lavender and Tarragon in Blooms”:
“Thought I recognized them!
Fab colors and design as usual! 
…” read » - on “Peacock Tail Feathers”:
“Deb--I need those in poster form.
LOL…” read » - on “Ebony & Ivory”:
“Stones are gorgeous! I would have tried the squares, too. I see what you mean,…” read »
- on “Flowers and Butterflies”:
“Love the colors of this one and your work is excellent!…” read »
- on “A Day At The Beach”:
“very cool!…” read »
- on “Bevy of Dancing Loop Bracelets”:
“Wow. Sorry, but that seems to be the standard reaction here.
I can just imagine…” read » - on “All Wired Up”:
“Asia, not sure what Lynda does, but my freehand ones look awful,too.
…” read » - on “leftovers”:
“These are real cute!…” read »
- on “leftovers”:
“These are beautiful! Loving the colors!…” read »
- on “Peacock Tail Feathers”:
“Thank you FB! Fresh water pearls are gorgeous!…” read »
on “leftovers”:“Love the colors and the dangles
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“This is fabulous
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“Who cares about the rain, when it inspires such great designs
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“Loving the colors and the button is gorgeous
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Dreaming of Nassau
About this design:
My inspiration is the dreamy look of the water,when flying over the Bahamas. Many shades of blues and greens.everything is so crystal clear!
Components:
Genuine stones. Mystic Green Quartz,Apatite,and gemmy quality small Kyanite. All brios wrapped in half hard sterling,attached to sterling silver earwires. I used a couple of small jump rings to get more dangle effect.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 26, 2012 at 4:53 pm #
Beedware says:So simple, but breathtaking..love the shades of green and blue!! Love, love, love!!!
On Jan 26, 2012 at 5:06 pm #
Jane MS says:Perfect colors, lovely design.
On Jan 26, 2012 at 6:15 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:so simple yet so elegant – excellent!
On Jan 26, 2012 at 6:31 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Thank you very much.This is my first posting,and really appreciate the feedback.I’m in love with Kyanite.The good quality beads wtih facets look so similar to Ceylon Sapphire. Yum!
:+)
On Jan 26, 2012 at 10:51 pm #
MoonBell says:Beautiful!
On Jan 27, 2012 at 7:16 am #
JustImagine - Val says:So beautiful!!! I love your choice of color and stones!
On Jan 27, 2012 at 9:16 am #
nancykathryn says:Love the colours you’ve put together here, very pretty and refreshing.
On Jan 27, 2012 at 9:31 am #
NY Bella says:Fun earrings!
On Jan 27, 2012 at 2:53 pm #
Michelle says:Hi Nancy, these are a beautiful combination of blues ! I love them, they remind me of being beside the sea !
On Jan 27, 2012 at 3:37 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Thank you,ladies! :+)
On Jan 27, 2012 at 6:24 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Such amazing colors — just like the clear waters in the Bahamas! Love the design, too, Nancy!
Welcome to the Design Gallery!
On Jan 27, 2012 at 7:50 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Thank you Lynn! I’ve just been looking at your bracelets,and they’re stunning!
On Jan 29, 2012 at 11:34 am #
gembeans says:Ahhh, you had me at blue gemstones…
On Jan 29, 2012 at 11:39 am #
gembeans says:Oops, forgots to say “LOVELY!”
On Jan 29, 2012 at 6:57 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Gorgeous ocean colors. Love it!
On Jan 30, 2012 at 11:22 am #
Lynn g says:Such pretty earrings.
On Jan 30, 2012 at 2:26 pm #
D D Mystic Chick says:love the oceanic colors/drops!
On Jan 30, 2012 at 5:21 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Thanks so much,everyone!
On Jan 30, 2012 at 8:30 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:Very pretty with a perfect title!!
On Feb 16, 2013 at 3:46 pm #
Granny Chick aka Nancy says:You create such lovely earrings. Do you have a web site? Or do you sell privately in shops? or shows?