The Design Gallery
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Chatter
on “Daggeroodo1”:“Love it!!…” read »
- on “Bevy of Dancing Loop Bracelets”:
“Love them all. I now what to start createing, but we have our house up for…” read »
on “Starfish Dreams”:“I won't use this feature, bot interested at all…” read »
on “Moon River”:“I missed this when you first posted it. I was just browsing thru the earrings and…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“"in" spiration that is. my fingers just don't cooperate.…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“Terri... looks like you've given lots of spiration for the gang.
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on “How about a bracelet”:“Love this; it's just right. I agree w gembeads in loving Becky's "so stinkin' cute" comment!…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Neat experiment...looks like you kept good notes for a protocol. I like the looks of your…” read »
on “Coconut meets Tagua”:“Thanks so much ladies. I do wear a lot of chocolate brown. I was thrown for…” read »
on “The Mad Dash Pair”:“Simply stunning!…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“Fresh and funky as well as earthy and ethnic. an all around winner I'd say.…” read »
on “Coconut meets Tagua”:“Great design...love the use of the taguas, and I really like the coconut chain!…” read »
on “The Mad Dash Pair”:“I like the Keep It Simple style of your earrings. Create one more as a focal…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“This is SO cool Terri! It certainly has the earthy vibe, but I can see it…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“I think a gold or silver gilders paste would look amazing and still maintain the pretty…” read »
on “Coconut meets Tagua”:“Fabulous design!…” read »
on “Coconut meets Tagua”:“Loving everything about this Terri! Great choices of Tagua to compliment your coconut chain.…” read »
- on “The Mad Dash Pair”:
“Awesome pair of earrings!!…” read »
- on “Swarovski with leather”:
“Two wonderful pieces you've made. Lovely!…” read »
on “The Mad Dash Pair”:“We beaders are lucky we can just throw stuff together instead of shopping to find the…” read »
on “The Mad Dash Pair”:“DIY in a pinch?? Love it.…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“Love the use of the new Tagua in there, Terri! That 3-hole nut really threw us…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“Wow what a clever necklace. Taking a break from ironing and packing to leave for…” read »
on “Nesting Instinct”:“Very pretty. Your nest is so perfect.…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“Ah. I was thinking the wax was to make it easier to handle but then…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“What a cool experiment - - with great results, too !…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Thank you all, I'm glad you liked the way they turned out. I think you're on to…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“SO pretty!!! I like the way you've used the bellflowers and the links.…” read »
- on “Close to my Heart”:
“You'll want to wear this every day!
…” read » - on “Fortunate mistake”:
“So I'm thinking about your "mistake"... I wonder if we could "rough up" the surface…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Ooooohhhhh ... cool! "Oopses" are sometimes the best, aren't they.…” read »
- on “Fortunate mistake”:
“Happy accident turns into great look. I think you actually achieved your goal to show the…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“Sorry, Becky...I meant to respond to your question about the waxed linen, too. The coating does wear…” read »
on “Sea Breeze”:“Very cool! I especially love the sun and the silk!…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“Lynda, thank you, it makes sense to me
…” read »- on “Close to my Heart”:
“I see a family heirloom. What a personal, beautiful expression of motherhood.…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Mistakes often lead to new and fantastic discoveries. Just look at how goldstone was invented. Hope…” read »
- on “My seashore stack bracelets”:
“Awesome!…” read »
- on “Fortunate mistake”:
“What a great outcome! Love the effect it had on the ammonite, and those rondelles are…” read »
- on “The Uh Ohs!”:
“So cute!…” read »
Beach Delight
About this design:
This is one of my favorite pieces. Living on Long Island I am always thinking about the beach and one of my favorite things are starfish.
Components:
I used a silver plated starfish pendant, natural shell beads, silver spacer beads.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Feb 07, 2012 at 7:38 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:Very pretty!!
On Feb 07, 2012 at 7:44 pm #
Waterfall says:Beautiful.
On Feb 07, 2012 at 7:49 pm #
D Luczak says:Thank you!
On Feb 07, 2012 at 8:56 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Wonderful, definitely has a beach feel to it
On Feb 07, 2012 at 9:13 pm #
D Luczak says:Thanks! I also have a new piece in my beach delight collection I will post soon!
On Feb 08, 2012 at 12:49 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Definitely the perfect design, colors, and pendant for your beach theme! Fantastic!
How large is the starfish focal?
Welcome to the Design Gallery!
On Feb 08, 2012 at 9:20 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Wow, beautiful! That pendant glows!
On Feb 08, 2012 at 10:12 am #
nancykathryn says:I love the chunkiness of this and how the colours go so well together.
On Feb 08, 2012 at 11:37 am #
Stone Treasures says:Lovely! That star is spectacular!
On Feb 08, 2012 at 11:39 am #
Harmony on Strings says:So pretty, I love starfish.
On Feb 08, 2012 at 2:25 pm #
Lynn g says:That is so neat, makes me think of summer!!
On Feb 08, 2012 at 3:27 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Love the starfish! It would look quite at home here in Southern California. Terrific necklace.
On Feb 09, 2012 at 9:50 am #
D Luczak says:Thank you for all the great comments! I enjoy knowing what you think! @ Lynn the starfish is 1 1/2 inches long by 2 1/2 inches long.
On Feb 09, 2012 at 9:52 am #
D Luczak says:Oops 2 1/2 inches wide.
hard to type on cell phone!
On Feb 09, 2012 at 12:41 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:I understand! Thanks for the size info!
On Feb 14, 2012 at 11:39 am #
Nancy Mc says:Bold and beautiful.Those bright aqua colored shell beads are stunning!