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on “Country Leaves”:“Absolutely beautiful. This is one of my favorite pieces.…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Great design and cheery colors. Great Way to repurpose…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“Very pretty design. The pendant is great and of I love pearls. I love how you used…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Thanks so much everyone....I appreciate your comments!…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Clever idea that turned out really cute.…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Beautiful design, Deb!…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Great partners for the pendant. I really like how the pendant & coordinating dangles hang from…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Lucky you to get such a great gift! Love the earrings!…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Nancy, these earrings are wonderful! Such a clever idea!
…” read »- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Nancy, you've created another stunning cuff! Love green & copper together!
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on “Pistachio Spring”:“This delicate green necklace is perfect for Spring. Love it!
…” read »- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“Party time! Fabulous cheerful ear rings!
…” read » - on “Country Leaves”:
“Love the copper and leaves. Excellent Design!
…” read » - on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love your bracelets especially the leather one.
…” read » - on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Wow! Those beads are gorgeous! Love the color.
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on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Definitely one of those "why didn't I think of that" ideas...super clever and super cute!…” read »
- on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Classy!
…” read » - on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Super design. Great tree, too!
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on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Exquisite design as well as those gorgeous beads. You did an excellent job. I love…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Fantastic design. Love it!
…” read » - on “Bluebells”:
“Great design! Great flowers, too!
…” read » - on “Totally Teal”:
“Wow! I love all of that teal and it makes a gorgeous bracelet. Great…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Thanks for the suggestion Chelsea. I haven't done much etching so this would be a…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Yes, the wire is dead soft KSD. At 14 gauge anything but dead soft would…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“Thanks everybody for all the compliments. I've had this little pendant & the pearls sitting on…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Cute recycle!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“I have this pendant also and I just finished making a necklace with it. It…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“These are cool!…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Those stones look gorgeous, as does your design!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“Love it Deb! That pendant looks great with those pearls.…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“These look like so much fun!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“I wanna come to YOUR house! MY patio needs CPR!…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Oh my goodness, Deb, another of your beautiful creations. I really like that leaf; the 1"…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Dittos to everything said. The miracle of Creation is showcased in your pieces!…” read »
- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“What a fantastic and clever idea!! The name is so fitting; love the colors.…” read »
- on “TY”:
“Love this type of design which allows for the beads/components to stand out. Can this be…” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Absolutely fabulous stones--and the triangular pendant is perfect. Gorgeous piece!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“That pendant is a sensational color. Looks great with the beads you chose. Oh, and kudos…” read »
Valentine's Day Token
About this design:
Red is a great power color, and I wanted to make a fun necklace to wear that matched my purse. That was the inspiration. I found the fat spacer beads with flowers that echoed the pendant and used them together. I love it because it makes me happy to wear it and it contrasts well with several colors I wear with red, such as navy, black, white, gold, and dark green. It's also a statement to all to vote Republican.
Components:
Silver plated pendant, clasp, and spacers, red coral beads, beading wire and crimp beads.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Feb 01, 2012 at 7:54 am #
qltldy10 says:Isn’t it amazing how different the red looks against the mustard than the print? I love the medallion, and the entire piece is so snazzy!
On Feb 01, 2012 at 10:17 am #
Nancy Mc says:Very pretty,and bold. Those spacer beads are really different.You must get compliments every time you wear it!
On Feb 01, 2012 at 6:31 pm #
nancykathryn says:I like the colours in this too, and the spacer beads.