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on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Thank you all for your kind words. I am working on the greenish yellow dragonfly pendant…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“TY you all, I am glad you like it.…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“The new design is shown in the first two pictures and the old is the second…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is very pretty. I like how you used the lucite flowers.…” read »
- on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Thank you Laud. I fell in love with the pendant. I bought a bunch…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“If you haven't please post the new design. Would love to see it.…” read »
on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:“Very pretty pearls! I made a necklace like this one a couple years ago and had…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Thank you all for the wonderful comments. No the feathers were already on him. I have…” read »
- on “Violets”:
“Fantastic design! I agree when you're working on a stitching and weaving piece, take your time!…” read »
- on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Such a fabulous necklace! My daughter knows better than to throw away anything that could remotely…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“The owl is so awesome! Did you add the feathers? Such a novel idea! My granddaughter…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“I just love the dragonfly theme! Gorgeous necklace!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Ahhhhhhhhhh Red!!! Red is my favorite color! Everything about this design is wonderful! 1…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Very pretty and feminine. It does have a vintage theme to it and I love the…” read »
on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Peggy, your starfish prendant is so pretty. The whole necklace is a beautiful tribute to your…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Great design! love the flowers. CUTE!…” read »
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 »
About this design:
Playing with paper clips again. :) I even snuck in some of my favorite spiral copper coils. ;) It's about 26" long.
This necklace is fun and I included several of my handmade polymer clay beads. I also made the beads copper connectors and clasp. For the clasp I tried to imitate the shape of the paperclips.
Components:
paper clips, copper wire, green 'tiger eye' Czech glass, red and blue stripped Czech glass rondelles, blue-grey Czech glass beads, handmade polymer clay beads.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Mar 28, 2012 at 2:30 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:I LOVE this…really fun!
On Mar 28, 2012 at 2:31 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Ya did it!! FANTASTIC! LOVE IT! Now I need to get busy and make one, too. Let’s see if I can conjure up one that is as much fun as yours is.
Sold my pink ear rings at the farmers market last Friday. The lady that bought needed pink ear rings and there they were! She loved the fun shape and when I told her what they were made from she got a good laugh out of it.
On Mar 28, 2012 at 2:34 pm #
NY Bella says:What a great fun piece!
On Mar 28, 2012 at 2:38 pm #
olive penguin says:Thanks Elaine and LRC! I appreciate the positive feedback!
Congrats LRC on your sale!
I’m glad they were a hit for your stall. I’m sure the lady who bought them will have many interesting conversations about them too. 
On Mar 28, 2012 at 7:33 pm #
Gemme Designs says:So funky!! Luv what you do with these!!
On Mar 29, 2012 at 12:10 am #
olive penguin says:Thanks!
I made a different one with lampwork and wire wrapped beads. Here it is:
On Mar 29, 2012 at 6:20 pm #
gembeans says:So when I run out of beading material, I know what to do… think I have tons of paper clips.–I can’t type today–kedpp having to hit backspace key1111–see..
On Mar 29, 2012 at 7:52 pm #
Lynn g says:So creative, and very nice..
On Mar 29, 2012 at 11:15 pm #
olive penguin says:Thanks everyone! The shape and colors of the paperclips just naturally make ‘beads’.
On Mar 30, 2012 at 1:27 pm #
Marlene says:How cute and creative!
On Mar 30, 2012 at 1:35 pm #
olive penguin says:Thanks Marlene!
On Apr 05, 2012 at 10:15 pm #
Alice c says:I want to try this- love the cool colors on the paperclips!
On Apr 05, 2012 at 11:17 pm #
olive penguin says:Thanks, Alice! The paperclips are from Walmart. They are a bit tricky to work with, hard to bend, don’t cut, etc; however, I think the results are worth it.