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Chatter
on “Daggeroodo1”:“Love it!!…” read »
- on “Bevy of Dancing Loop Bracelets”:
“Love them all. I now what to start createing, but we have our house up for…” read »
on “Starfish Dreams”:“I won't use this feature, bot interested at all…” read »
on “Moon River”:“I missed this when you first posted it. I was just browsing thru the earrings and…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“"in" spiration that is. my fingers just don't cooperate.…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“Terri... looks like you've given lots of spiration for the gang.
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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 »
More Beach Stones
About this design:
Inspired by my love of the ocean, the beach stones are naturally smooth
Components:
Unaltered beach stone ,22 ga wire , swarovski crystal, leather cordAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Apr 14, 2012 at 11:47 am #
Little Round Chick says:You are really on a roll with the beach stones. They are all so unique and you’ve certainly enhanced their beauty.
BTW where are the stones from?
On Apr 14, 2012 at 11:51 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Susan, these are gorgeous! Hard to choose a fave! I do love the combo of gold and silver wires on the first one!
On Apr 14, 2012 at 11:53 am #
Luna Chick aka Coral says:I love what you have done with these. They are stunning.
On Apr 14, 2012 at 3:50 pm #
olive penguin says:I love these too, there’s such an inherit beauty in the stone that you enhanced.
On Apr 14, 2012 at 4:14 pm #
nancykathryn says:I too love the two tone wrapping on the first stone, but they are all lovely work.
On Apr 14, 2012 at 4:52 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Love what you’ve created with Mother Nature’s lovely little gems! Each one has their own special charm…..it’s hard for me to choose a favorite. Keep ‘em coming!
On Apr 14, 2012 at 6:20 pm #
KatsAllThat says:Great use of the beauty that Mother Earth creates for us.
On Apr 14, 2012 at 6:24 pm #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:The stones are from East Sandwich Beach Cape Cod MA and btw the photos were taken on Salisbury Beach MA last weekend by my husband John!
On Apr 14, 2012 at 6:25 pm #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:Oh and THANK YOU all for such lovely comments!!!
On Apr 14, 2012 at 7:33 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Susan, it looks as though your hubby has a talent, too! Kudos to John!
On Apr 15, 2012 at 2:36 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Who knew beach stones could be so beautiful? You have enhanced their beauty with your lovely wraps! I think my fav is the first one, with the silver and gold. But I love them all!