Chatter

Janet B on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Funny, Deb Harding, I borrowed the book from the library because of one of your posts…” read »
Medieval Momma on “first”:
“Do you think it might be because of doing it from a phone.…” read »
N Taylor on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:
“I think them! Love the color combination. They would go with everything.…” read »
Marysu B on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:
“Inspiring me about what to do with all my smaller chips, stones, etc! Extra nice design…” read »
Elis Mom on “Bluebells”:
“Both the flowers and the earrings are beautiful! Great job capturing the feel of the real…” read »
Deb Harding on “Country Leaves”:
“Those leaves are gorgeous...this bracelet is a perfect setting for.them.…” read »
Deb Harding on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“I have that same book....its awesome isn't it? You did an excellant job on the leather…” read »
Deb Harding on “Bluebells”:
“Fantastic job...you definitely captured the look of your flowers. I seriously want your flowers...lol.…” read »
Deb Harding on “first”:
“Its not just you. This has happened to me twice. There was an upload problem...it took…” read »
Michelle on “Bluebells”:
“Thank you ladies, so glad you like them …” read »
Michelle on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Thank you all ~ glad you like them ! …” read »
Need4Beadz on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“You can't beat black with silver and pearls! Great designs!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “first”:
“Is it just me, or are there pictures missing on all of these? LOL…” read »
franny on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“love how you're exploring so many beautiful variations with this technique, Julia....they all end up in…” read »
JC Hamm on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
JC Hamm on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Gorgeous!!…” read »
Janet B on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“It is 3 strands of sari silk. The silk is knotted on either side of…” read »
N Taylor on “Country Leaves”:
“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
N Taylor on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“What a nice, clean design. Both are winners. I have been working on jewelry…” read »
SquirrelGirl on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“These would definitely cheer me up, love them both! I have some of this sari silk…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Fantastic, I really like it.…” read »
T eudy on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“very pretty !…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Totally Teal”:
“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
Mary S – Sweet Chick on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love them all!!…” read »
KSD on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
Kate on “Country Leaves”:
“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
KSD on “Cultus Lake Market”:
“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
KSD on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
KSD on “Country Leaves”:
“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
Need4Beadz on “Country Leaves”:
“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:
“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:
“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Bluebells”:
“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
AllureofGemsGlamJulia on “Bluebells”:
“Beautiful work ))…” read »

Moody Blues

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About this design:

This prayer box bracelet is a commissioned piece that someone asked me to make for them for a Mother's Day gift. Wenche, I had to put on my "bracelet hat" for this one! I finished it yesterday - may retake the pics as it turned out more 'gray' that the blues really are - it's brighter in person.

Sterling components and sterling prayer box (It opens - so neat!), along with navy, royal blue and gray freshwater pearls, blue topaz nugget, iolite nuggets, checkerboard flat glass bead, and lampwork glass beads.

Components:

See Above.

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Read the comments (or add your own)

On Apr 22, 2012 at 7:24 pm #
JustImagine - Val says:

Another beauty! I have a soft spot for blues and purples.
On Apr 23, 2012 at 2:11 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:

Lovely! Question, I am looking for disklike beads, similar to the ones you are using here. May I ask you where you found these?
On Apr 23, 2012 at 8:25 am #
Judith Ann Boyer says:

LOL! I read dislike beads!! I thought what? I like them all!! This bracelet is great Shannon love the tiny prayer box dangle I like the disks too!!
On Apr 23, 2012 at 9:00 am #
sunny chick says:

WOW! Shannon, this is an eye popper for sure! What an exquisite assortment you have here, my friend! Love, love, LOVE!
On Apr 23, 2012 at 11:37 am #
Nancy Mc says:

This is just beautiful! The wearer is going to treasure it,I’m sure. The prayer box is great,and I love your choice of beads. The blue topaz nugget really stands out amongst the other darker colors. It’s fab!
On Apr 23, 2012 at 1:13 pm #
Luna Chick aka Coral says:

This is spectacular.
On Apr 23, 2012 at 10:09 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:

Thank you all for your great comments. Faery Goth Chick, I’ll send you a couple of ideas via LB for the disks! SSL
On Apr 25, 2012 at 6:10 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:

Shannon, what a stunning design and color palette! WOW! I love everything about this bracelet and am sure your customer will, too (plus whoever is lucky enough to receive it!)!

I have one of those little prayer boxes and have wondered what to do with it. Thanks for the idea!

Judy — I also misread Sarah’s comment and thought “huh?” So funny!!!
On Apr 25, 2012 at 7:01 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:

Thank you Lynn Eileen! It’s brighter in person and I love the colors too. Hope to see your prayer box bracelet posted soon.

Faery Goth Chick, I’ve tried sending you a long chatty note about the disks, but it keeps saying I can’t send my message, almost like your email address may have changed. If you want to send me a message or an email to shannonpurple@msn.com, I’ll be glad to share some resource information with you on the disks.

Thank you all for your comments! SLS
On Apr 25, 2012 at 10:10 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:

Gorgeous!
On Apr 26, 2012 at 11:12 pm #
ScarletBegonias says:

I’m new at identifying the stones, pearls, etc.

The pearls I’m totally lost on. In the 1st shot the two at the bottom look purple (left) and navy (right).

I’m guessing the real shiny one is the topaz and the one with the criss-cross on it is the checkerboard bead.

How close am I?