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Chatter
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 »
- 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 Second Thought...
About this design:
You know how somethings just don't sit right? They're okay, but there's a niggling feeling in the back of your brain. I wanted this necklace to have a vintage feel, but also a bit of eeriness, because the books and movie sort of creeped me out as a kid. I think the addition of the side closure and black silk ribbon added a bit more needed 'atmosphere' to this piece.
Lynda
Fresh Baked Designs
Components:
Added silk ribbon and handmade wire clasp.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Apr 03, 2012 at 12:22 am #
gembeans says:I do like this better!
On Apr 03, 2012 at 4:16 am #
Jonesy says:I like it, you got the vintage feel part just right, with the red drops and silk ribbon. So pretty!
On Apr 03, 2012 at 9:43 am #
Nancy Mc says:I think it’s great! The ribbon is just right. The book scared me too,but the necklace is perfect.
What a unique design!
On Apr 04, 2012 at 12:40 pm #
olive penguin says:Love this one too!
On Apr 05, 2012 at 1:38 am #
Fresh Baked says:Thanks! Someone mentioned on my blog that they thought the ribbon looked like the one Alice wore in the Disney movie. Curiouser and curiouser…