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on “Fancy Circutry”:“Too cute for words - - in my wierd head it would make a real conversation-piece…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“The owl is so so cute!!! Cute necklace altogether.…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“This is so very clever, Cindy ! You have a definite creative talent for seeing…” read »
on “Ode to a Rose”:“This is so sweetly Retro, can't help but love it!…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“Those copper tubes are pretty fabulous, Cindy, Great designs and you have such amazing wire-wrapping…” read »
on “Ode to a Rose”:“Very pretty! That little bit of green just seems to make it all pop. Love it!…” read »
on “Beachey Bling”:“Love the originality of this piece.…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“I love this piece, the owl is a fab focal. I like the metal and…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“First let me say the dragonflies are cool but, I have made a birds nest and…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“I like this so much. So simple and so nice. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“Too, too cute!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“I love cloisonné.…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Simplicity x infinity.…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“Cindy, I like the 'lack of contrast' in this because it allows for you to notice…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Love it!…” read »
on “Copper Beauty”:“Pretty…” read »
- on “rings with blings”:
“Thank you so much! You all made my day. Yes Rocky D I put them…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Thanks Beadinggma and Laud.…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Great design. and colors…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“No matter what you call it, I like it.…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That is so adorable, I love it!…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That owl is adorable! The whole piece looks mysterious and midnight-y,just right for your focal. Good…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“So pretty! Looks like a garden.…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“My favorite is the pendant in your big picture. It looks dramatic and tribal. The other…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patinas! The yellow beads are pretty, but I think a cooler color (mint, turquoise)…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“I love charm bracelets, and you have a really nice mix of elements. Cool ring, too!…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Loving the pinks balanced by the chunky chain. Good one!…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Thanks, Nancy!
…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“He's definately smiling!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I like the necklace either way. But I especially love the smiling pup! That's adorable.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“I too like the pendant but I like the whole necklace - very pretty - and…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“Very cool…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I forgot to add love the pics of the pups. Bottom pics looking like he's…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks Susie…” read »
on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Fantastic reworking!…” read »
- on “Simply Crystal”:
“Pretty!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Very pretty! Love your patina work.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love the design and different textures in this. Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very pretty bracelet! Now is that petal beads or one whole flower bead?…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is a very pretty bracelet…” read »
"Sunny"
About this design:
Not much to explain here. I received some Sunstone Heishi beads,and just fell in love! I think gold works better,to show off the schiller in the stones.
Components:
Oregon Sunstone,2mm GF beads,and 14K GF wires.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 30, 2012 at 12:04 pm #
gembeans says:Now Oregon Sunstone…can I come play in your beads? These are beautiful and I know they really sparkle in sunlight!
On Jan 30, 2012 at 12:47 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Your first photo reminds me of butterscotch Life Savers! Gorgeous color, gorgeous stones, great looking ear rings.
On Jan 30, 2012 at 5:28 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Thank you ladies. They DO look dreamy,in the sunlight. Didn’t even know about them till last year. What a nice discovery.
On Jan 31, 2012 at 10:01 am #
Luna Chick aka Coral says:These are delicate and pretty.