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Laud on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“Stunning! To me the design looks more Indian (as in India) because it has such richness.…” read »
Laud on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Wonderful design. I'm very fond of the elements, too, especially carnelian. Great job!…” read »
Deb Harding on “Leftovers”:
“These colors are very rich. I love the matte finish on those black beads. That gives…” read »
Deb Harding on “ORANGE BRACELET”:
“You definitely have a way with the sari silk. I'm trying to figure out how that…” read »
N Taylor on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“I am so glad you started sharing your work. This is amazing.…” read »
Peggy3 on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Gorgeous. Welcome to the gallery…” read »
Peggy3 on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“Great design Who doesn't love turquoise …” read »
Deb Harding on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“This is extremely cool! I love the look of asymetrical flower necklaces.and this one is a…” read »
Ann-a706 on “Violets”:
“Try create your style, it is a swarovski site.…” read »
Ann-a706 on “Violets”:
“Very feminine and nice combo.…” read »
Ann-a706 on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Spectacular! Wanda you out did your self. A choice peace of art.…” read »
Crazy Beader on “Plum Orchard”:
“Fabulous design - - and I loved the description of your inspiration and the details of…” read »
Crazy Beader on “Violets”:
“This is just so gorgeous, Laud ! And your photos are great (as always) -…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“Thank you all for the lovely comments. …” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Omigosh Wanda.... I do not have the words to adequately express just how awesome this peace…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Violets”:
“Laud, here's a link I found from Artbeads - dunno if its what you want -…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Violets”:
“So gorgeous! And ditto to what everyone else said. I want one .…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Violets”:
“Maybe this will work. http://fusionbeadsblog.com/2013/05/02/announcing-all-new-swarovski-elements-crystal-color-blends/…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Amazon Blues”:
“Very pretty and organic look here. I like the light/dark pattern,and the little splash of bright…” read »
Nancy Mc on “ORANGE BRACELET”:
“Just beautiful. What a great mix of materials. those chunky Carnelian are nice and juicy. …” read »
Nancy Mc on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“Yes..I agree with Granny. Professional is the perfect word. It has such nice balance.So many different…” read »
Deb Harding on “Ocean Fantasy”:
“Your bracelet is just so absolutely awesome. I would love to learn how to do…” read »
N Taylor on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:
“Beadinggma, Start with a nice chain. Each link in this is 6mmx5mm. Wire wrap three to…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Plum Orchard”:
“I am speechless. How lovely in every respect.…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“You've done an exquisite job on this - like already said, the colors, the bead mix,…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Leftovers”:
“This is gorgeous. Sometimes using leftovers can give you the best pieces!…” read »
N Taylor on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“Love this combination. Very nice looking piece.…” read »
Laud on “Violets”:
“Y'know, I went looking for that Swarovski color combo and couldn't find it. Anyone have a…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Ocean Fantasy”:
“Thanks for adding that pic. I love the pink and green sea glass. What an awesome…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Violets”:
“Just exquisite. I agree with Rootware about the color combo. I've also seen the new Swarovski…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:
“All I can say is wow!! That is a lot of work. It's just stunning!…” read »
Silvery Moon on “Ocean Fantasy”:
“Hi Deb I have just added the other side…” read »
meowbeads on “Dragonfly for Kathy”:
“I'm brand new to this sight and this is the first "eye candy" that really caught…” read »
Deb Harding on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“Love that pendant! Great design altogether.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Violets”:
“Absolutely gorgeous Laud!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Leftovers”:
“Gorgeous design! Love the gold with the deep rich colors.…” read »
beadinggma on “Violets”:
“Absolutely beautiful design and the colors oo la la lovely.…” read »
beadinggma on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“Love this, colors, beads, focal overall design is fabulous!!! Well done!…” read »
beadinggma on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:
“I love this...I would like to make one as I love the style, but don't know…” read »
Cathy H Chocolate Chick on “Plum Orchard”:
“This is beautiful! I love that tree pendant, but never knew how to incorporate other…” read »

Weathering the Woods Charm Bracelet

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About this design:

I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.
-Henry David Thoreau, Walden (1854)
I have always loved the woods and when I saw the vintaj patina kits and the brass leaves, inspiration kicked a thought my way! I just had to make a charm bracelet incorporating different leaf charms and seeing what I could do with the patina kits! This is the result!

Components:

vintaj patina kits, copper chain, lucite, copper, brass and silver-plated leaf charms, silk ribbon, copper clasp, tree agate, feldspar, amazonite, lodolite chip, czech glass

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Read the comments (or add your own)

On May 15, 2012 at 3:16 pm #
perlym says:

Lovely use of patinas–
On May 15, 2012 at 4:33 pm #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:

This is stunning! I absolutely LOVE it!!
On May 15, 2012 at 6:54 pm #
Fresh Baked says:

Love this! You’ve made a wonderful and interesting bracelet of leaves.
On May 15, 2012 at 7:21 pm #
KatsAllThat says:

I’m liking this one a lot!! Love charm bracelets.
On May 15, 2012 at 9:07 pm #
Cathy H Chocolate Chick says:

This is SO fantastic! I love the patinas and you hit on the perfect combination of colors, leaves, stones!
On May 15, 2012 at 10:15 pm #
Elis Mom says:

Love this!
On May 15, 2012 at 10:57 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:

This is awesome!! I’ve always wanted to make a charm bracelet. This has inspired me to create my own.
On May 16, 2012 at 8:24 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:

very, very cool use of the patinas on all the leaves!!
On May 16, 2012 at 10:07 pm #
olive penguin says:

Love this bracelet! Some many great elements! It’s wonderfully beautiful!
On May 18, 2012 at 11:42 am #
Rocky D says:

Fantastic,great job, love the colors and all those leaves. You inspire me.
On May 19, 2012 at 4:12 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:

Such a fabulous bracelet! You obviously put a great deal of thought and work into this beauty! Welcome to the Design Gallery!
On Jun 05, 2012 at 9:40 pm #
pencespovrmoyedv says:

Thanks so much for all the wonderful comments!:)
On May 06, 2013 at 3:12 pm #
Kate says:

stumbled upon this one today on my ‘walk through the garden’. BEAUTIFUL. great use of patinas, charms, beads, color, metal texture…just everything!! awesome.