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Spring Rain - Dare To Dream
About this design:
Made with left over beads from the Spring Rain Bracelet Kit. This was my first attempt at stamping. Messed up a little on the "D" in dare but I think it looks kinda cool anyway.
Components:
Spring Rain Bracelet Kit. Vintaj chain and wire.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Apr 15, 2012 at 1:29 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Love it! I think the “D” looks just fine!. Beautiful!
On Apr 15, 2012 at 1:35 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Wow..I would never have noticed anything wrong at all. It’s just great. Makes me want a seaside vacation. I ADORE that wrap over the Aqua dangle. (It is Aqua,I think) Beautiful stone!!
On Apr 15, 2012 at 1:35 pm #
JustImagine - Val says:Thanks Tara!
On Apr 15, 2012 at 1:39 pm #
JustImagine - Val says:Thanks Nancy! Yes that is an Aqua drop. I had to go double check the kit list to be sure
I’m still learning to identify stone…I have more trouble pronouncing them all.
On Apr 15, 2012 at 1:48 pm #
Nancy Mc says:I knew it..I just knew! (Pats self on back)
On Apr 15, 2012 at 1:50 pm #
JustImagine - Val says:You are good!!!
On Apr 15, 2012 at 2:11 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:pretty!
On Apr 15, 2012 at 4:38 pm #
Lindsey says:I love it!
On Apr 15, 2012 at 4:44 pm #
JustImagine - Val says:Thank you Goth Chick and Lindsey!
On Apr 15, 2012 at 10:30 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Love this…especially like the detailing on the stamping…in blue!
On Apr 16, 2012 at 10:15 am #
sunny chick says:Val, your bracelet is absolutely fabulous!
On Apr 16, 2012 at 4:48 pm #
Mary Brady says:So pretty! Will be so easy to wear. Graduation gift?
On Apr 16, 2012 at 8:33 pm #
JustImagine - Val says:Thanks ladies! Mary – I love the idea of a graduation gift!
On Apr 19, 2012 at 6:04 pm #
Robin Gee says:I loved the way you put patina on the chain! Gorgeous bracelet!
On Apr 19, 2012 at 8:05 pm #
JustImagine - Val says:Thanks Robin! I’m starting yo wish they would sell the patina by the gallon
On Apr 22, 2012 at 6:24 pm #
Sarajo W says:Very nice! I too, love the idea of using the patina on the chain and other findings. Great job!
On Oct 17, 2012 at 11:12 pm #
Lorie M says:Clever idea…love it!