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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
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Laud on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great job!…” read »
Laud on “Bluebells”:“These are as beautiful and delicate as your inspiration. Lovely work!…” read »
Randa D on “Connected to the Trees”:“I am in Love with your designs!!!…” read »
monicaocoatl on “Prince Moai”:“Thanks guys! When I have such amazing gems it's hard not to share with Jimmy. Thanks…” read »
Laud on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the cabochon and the way you mounted it--all works together. And what a clever use…” read »
Deb Harding on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“I love pearls!! Gorgeous necklace. Great painting also. Love the bird stoey. I have a bird…” read »
Deb Harding on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Love it. Good design and workmanship.…” read »
Deb Harding on “Grampa's old tree”:“Very pretty. The cabochon painting is very stylistic...I.can see why you love it...its beautiful & has…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Gorgeous pearl necklace and painting! Love it!…” read »
N Taylor on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“I love this look. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
N Taylor on “Grampa's old tree”:“Super nice. Love the set.…” read »
N Taylor on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“I went to HD yesterday and the folks in the tools section told me the key…” read »
About this design:
My first try after purchasing the Vintaj BigKick and patinas...both were lots of fun to work with!
Components:
vintaj natural brass, vintaj patinasRead the comments (or add your own)
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On May 25, 2013 at 7:21 am
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On Apr 26, 2012 at 2:36 pm #
Leena P says:Absolutely beautiful, I love the colors and the composition
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On Apr 26, 2012 at 3:10 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:OOOOOO!!! aaaahhhh!! LOVE this!
So woodsy and light. Like Spring’s first flush of new leaves!
You are tempting me to try the new patinas. Was it a lot of work to patina all those pieces?
On Apr 26, 2012 at 10:55 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Just Gorgeous!!
On Apr 26, 2012 at 11:54 pm #
ScarletBegonias says:I’m gettin my Sizzix this week. Had the patinas for awhile just waiting for the Sizzix! I bought a ton of blanks! I mean, I went completely nuts. My family is going to be eating pbj’s and hot dogs all month…LOL
On Apr 27, 2012 at 1:16 am #
Jennalynn says:It doesn’t take long at all with the patinas, only if you add too much like I did and have to buff it all off!
Scarlet, I should of bought more blanks! It’s time to order more already
On Apr 27, 2012 at 6:13 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:so pretty!
On Apr 27, 2012 at 7:59 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Gorgeous!
On Apr 27, 2012 at 8:50 am #
sunny chick says:Whimsical and wonderful! Love, love, love!
On Apr 27, 2012 at 9:51 pm #
Luna Chick aka Coral says:Stunning.
On Apr 29, 2012 at 9:09 pm #
Sarajo W says:Really lovely. I love what you did with the colors here. I’ve got to find some time to play with my patinas more.