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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 »
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“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”:
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- on “Fortunate mistake”:
“What a great outcome! Love the effect it had on the ammonite, and those rondelles are…” read »
- on “The Uh Ohs!”:
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- on “My seashore stack bracelets”:
“Love this!…” read »
- on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Very, very nice!…” read »
- on “Fortunate mistake”:
“Me TOOOO!!!! What a cool outcome for a potential disaster!! You need to tell…” read »
on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:“Hi Becky-Yep, those are blue dyed zebra jasper beads.…” read »
- on “My seashore stack bracelets”:
“Very pretty
…” read » - on “Fortunate mistake”:
“I really like the effect
…” read » - on “Close to my Heart”:
“Not only did you save money, but you made something that is so close too your…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“Love the idea, gorgeous work, Jess
…” read » - on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
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Ocean Dreams
About this design:
I had these beautiful ocean colored pearls and silver shell charms and decided I wanted to create a necklace that was like looking at the waves of the ocean and this is what I came up with.
Components:
Aqua and sage glass pearls, aqua and white shell beads, Sterling silver shell charms.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Feb 15, 2012 at 8:48 am #
nancykathryn says:Gorgeous focal you’ve done here, and I love the pearls too.
On Feb 15, 2012 at 10:00 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Wow, I love how you made the focal to this necklace! Looks like a handful of ocean…
On Feb 15, 2012 at 12:58 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Holy seashells! What a dream,indeed! I adore the way you broke up the pearl colors,but kept them in the same hue…and that focal..OMG!
On Feb 15, 2012 at 5:33 pm #
D Luczak says:Thank you ladies! I was trying to make the focal like a wave in the ocean bringing the shells to the shore. I love the beach and the ocean ( like you can’t tell
) and I am always trying to come up with new ways to do beach jewelry. Thanks for the great comments 
On Feb 15, 2012 at 5:54 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:does it make noise when you walk?
On Feb 16, 2012 at 7:40 am #
D Luczak says:You would think that it does make noise when you walk but surprisingly it does not. If you bend over it makes some noise but not a lot
On Feb 16, 2012 at 12:03 pm #
Little Round Chick says:SURF’S UP! Love the focal! It has nice wave action.
On Feb 16, 2012 at 12:48 pm #
gembeans says:You certainly reached your goal with this one. It’s like a handful of swirlling ocean wave. Just beautiful!
On Feb 16, 2012 at 1:41 pm #
NY Bella says:Fab focal!
On Feb 16, 2012 at 4:02 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:You definitely achieved your wish with this stunner, Danielle! I don’t know what else to say — the ladies have said it all in their comments!!!
OK, how about this — I LOVE THIS!!! 
On Feb 16, 2012 at 7:02 pm #
Dona T says:lovely necklace. I love the blending of the colors.just a beautiful focal. I am just a beginner so I have a lot to learn. thank you for sharing your talent.
On Feb 16, 2012 at 11:13 pm #
D Luczak says:Dona T thank you so much. I only started making jewelry around October of 2010. I have never taken any classes I just read a lot of magazines and books. I just saw the bead department in my local craft stores and wanted to try making something
that’s how I got started and I have sold some pieces to friends and family and even Co workers at my “real” Job. I enjoy doing this and sharing my designs with everyone. Just keep at it and have fun 
On Feb 20, 2012 at 6:41 pm #
S Marlow says:Just saw this on facebook; such a lovely focal piece. Pretty, pretty, pretty!
On Feb 21, 2012 at 8:21 am #
princessdsp says:Wonderful design! Inspiring