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on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Kate is right, It definitely has that "industrial chic" look. Great color, excellent design! …” read »
on “Butterfly Dance”:“Thanks so much everyone. When I designed this I was thinking that the butterflies were skipping…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Great Pendant! Love it! If you aren't sure about the design, put it away for a…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Instant summer! Love 'em!
…” read » - on “Butterfly Dance”:
“You should be pleased. You have made a unique and lovely design.
…” read » - on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Glorious color and a great design!
…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“Guys can be such a pain. I'm sure ear rings would look great even if…” read »
- on “Just Plum Pretty”:
“This is a gorgeous piece! Love the purple against the Vintaj. Just beautiful!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! I keep thinking I'll get tired of making these…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Hey, thanks everyone. Cindy, I'm not sure what I'll do with the 16g but…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Love the way you used heart gems to go with the pendant, for the earrings. Great…” read »
on “Tranquility”:“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Darling!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Nice!…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Lovely set!…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Great design Wanda!…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Terrific earrings! So jealous of your "gift" - not only of the copper & scraps,…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I like how you have the concave & domed circles alternating. Makes for a striking (pun…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautifully done.…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Thanks Nancy, the wire work was a bit tricky ! I had to do the…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“The non-traditional look is stunning.…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very smart looking.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“I like the way it looks different on the two back rounds. Nine piece.…” read »
on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Thank you Chicky Zww…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Great design Deb…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty. I need to get some recycled glass
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“I posted on your blog and will here. The tutorial is great. Easy to follow. I've…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Gorgeous, love this.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is so cool, I love this design.Well done.
…” read » - on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Very intriguing. This piece just has so much going on! I don't think I could do…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Nancy's back with another beautiful bracelet. Copper & green...perfect.…” read »
on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“Very pretty! The blue is so saturated and vibrant.…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Yay! What a great neighbor! I especially like the 1st pair w/ the patina and the…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Stunning!!…” read »
on “Yellow Dragonfly”:“Where did my capital "I's" go??? They were there when I was typing...why would they turn…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I totally understand...but sometimes i let it sit for awhile where i cant see it. Then…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ditto ditto everyone else. Love that hammered copper focal!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Wow lucky you! I would probably get into doing metal working if I got that as…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“The bead weaving part is awesome. The whole necklace is very different and I like that.…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“P.S.--its so hard to tell in the pics what color the stones in the pendant are--they…” read »
About this design:
I had a variety of extra beads and decided to make a wire memory bracelet for a friend. I thought that the colors went together in a surprising way.
Components:
Assorted Czech glass beads (blueberry green tea-LB), grey and purple glass cat eye beads, assorted freshwater (cream and light purple) and glass pearls, assorted gemstones (olive fire agate, obsidian, Labradorite chips,garnet chips, and serpentine, dyed shells), assorted crystal beads, assorted glass beadsAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Feb 28, 2012 at 7:27 am #
Kerry says:OOh i love this, it is just beautiful! Love the colours and all the different components used. Great work
On Feb 28, 2012 at 10:26 am #
Nancy Mc says:Beautiful assortment of beads there! (Including the much discussed “mystery bead.”) Your friend will just love it!!
On Feb 28, 2012 at 11:10 am #
Luna Chick aka Coral says:Girl, you have been busy!!! Love it.
On Feb 28, 2012 at 1:42 pm #
olive penguin says:Thanks everyone! Coral, I’ve made some pieces a few months ago that I’ve shared, but I also use any ‘TV time’, i.e. the Oscars to make jewelry. I think it helps to reboot the mind after a long day.
On Feb 29, 2012 at 6:39 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Random beads have a charm that’s all their own. Love what you have done with them.
On Mar 06, 2012 at 6:43 pm #
olive penguin says:Thanks!
On Apr 08, 2012 at 7:21 pm #
Alice c says:very random but fun and can be worn every day