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- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Wow lucky you! I would probably get into doing metal working if I got that as…” read »
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- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Love the new shapes, Nancy. This gift will be keeping you busy for quite awhile!…” read »
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on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Oooh, I love the look of that wire against the glass. It makes me think of…” read »
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Rainy Day Lilies
About this design:
I mixed some of the pieces from both Spring Rain kit for this necklace along with some Vintaj chain from my stash. I love the aqua colors of the patinas on the arte metal focals along with the crystal and glass dangles that remind me of sparkling raindrops.
Components:
Vintaj Arte Metal Waterlily Ribbon Slide, Vintaj Arte Metal Lily of the Valley Pendant, Vintaj Natural Brass Flower Petal Bead Caps, Vintaj Arte Metal Jump Rings, Luster Blue Crystal Faceted Rondelle, Marine Blue Shell Pearl Round, Peruvian Amazonite Round, Czech Glass Muddy Spring Fire Polished Rondelle, Czech Glass Horizon Leaf DropAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Apr 09, 2012 at 11:06 pm #
olive penguin says:The asymmetric design is great! I really like this necklace.
On Apr 09, 2012 at 11:46 pm #
Bettys Beads says:Oh…how pretty. I love the simplicity of this design, yet romantic.
On Apr 10, 2012 at 12:40 am #
Nancy Mc says:Very nice design. I love the long chain,the colors in the focal,and the side clasp. Beautiful work!
On Apr 10, 2012 at 10:50 am #
Tanja L says:Like the color patina on metal findings…good design!
On Apr 10, 2012 at 11:16 am #
Kathryn Lobert says:I love the simplicity and peacefulness of your incredibly beautiful design. Your patina color choice enriches the entire piece. It really is ever so lovely!
On Apr 10, 2012 at 11:18 am #
Sarajo W says:Thanks everyone! This is the first time I’ve added any designs here. I appreciate the kind words.
On Apr 10, 2012 at 11:25 am #
Fresh Baked says:Wonderful spacing on this design…so you can appreciate each and every one.
On Apr 11, 2012 at 7:49 pm #
KatsAllThat says:Well done…beautiful design.
On Apr 12, 2012 at 1:54 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Love the assymetry of this piece – really well balanced. And I adore your patina on the focal piece! Beautiful work, Sarajo!
On Apr 12, 2012 at 12:35 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Love the asymmetrical design and the color is great!
On Apr 12, 2012 at 4:36 pm #
sunny chick says:Beautiful!
On Apr 12, 2012 at 5:14 pm #
Tari C says:The patina is exceptional and love the color. Quite simple but elegant I would wear as an evening out accent or with my favorite jeans!
Very nice.
On Apr 13, 2012 at 8:04 am #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:This is a beautiful necklace! Love the colors!
On Apr 16, 2012 at 4:38 pm #
Mary Brady says:So pretty! Love the spacial relationship between the components–the eyes are drawn all over the piece so one can see all the great parts.
On Jul 30, 2012 at 5:02 am #
beadelena says:Very pretty! I love the asymetrical design and it’s pleasing to the eye. I can see it with a crisp white shirt and blue starched jeans, red shoes, and a big flowered canvas tote to shop and bring more beads home. love it. E
On Aug 20, 2012 at 4:55 pm #
Retro By Design says:Oh how pretty. Love how you put the beads at the bottom…very nice piece. Thanks for sharing!!!