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on “Garden Droplets”:“Love it....You always inspire me, Ali !…” read »
on “Totally Teal”:“Wanda you are such a skilled artist. Love those bracelets....Teal is such a happy color.…” read »
on “a taste of honey”:“Gorgeous Doktor! My kind of colors.…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ooops! I meant, Thank you all!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Thanks you!....…” read »
on “Evergreen Copper”:“The copper, the stones--love it all. Lovely, dramatic design.…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Great set. Jimmy's a lucky moai.…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Love it! Exquisite beads.…” read »
on “Prince Moai”:“These pieces are just stunning!!!!! Love looking at the lovely projects beaders have done..it is…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“You could always start learning etching! I find that 16g through 20g copper makes some of…” read »
on “Violet Tendril Earrings”:“Wonderful use of the sari silk ribbons! Love the earrings! I'm so glad lucite is not…” read »
on “Lovely Impression”:“KO thread is used without a needle because of the stiffness of it. At Lima beads…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks Lynda and Kate!
I'll take a closer look at Swellegant.
Lynda, thank you for the…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“Great looking pieces Jimmy is wearing. The nuggets are gorgeous.
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on “Prince Moai”:“I have a huge crush on Jimmy too and he loves wearing all the blink. LOL…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Hi, Mary. There are other ways to get the oxidized look without the smell of…” read »
on “Simply Crystal”:“Wow! Simply gorgeous!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Mary S-- You could try using Swellegant instead of LOS. These are slightly acidic and shouldn't…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Wow! Blown away. Thanks for all the pics. Wow!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Great earrings. Can't wait to see what you do with the 16g.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Wanda, I really like this. Love the Butterfly theme and admire all the hard work…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Please let Jimmy know that he is my first on-line crush. Love a guy who…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Thank you all. Let me share with you, brass is the hardest metal I have worked…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautiful! Fabulous pendant...makes for a beautiful necklace.…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Dream is the perfect word to use for this set. Oh my gosh!!!!!…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Much fabulocity here. I'm a huuuuuge Aqua nugget fan. They look great with Quartz.It has such…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks for that tutorial,FB. I would never have guessed about the "loop first" method. I'll give…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“I read your tute and found it very easy to follow! And must agree with Kate and…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Love that color! Great design, too.
…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“YUM! Can I have mine with shortbread? This is such a gorgeous technique, Julia,…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“No earrings for Prince Jimmy! I 'm wearing the earrings! LOL Thank you very much! These…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Blue with brass. What more could anyone want? Great design.
…” read » - on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“My kind of color! Love the design, too! Isn't it great to have a stash when…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Mmmmmm, yummy color! Love it!
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Kate is right, It definitely has that "industrial chic" look. Great color, excellent design! …” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Thanks so much everyone. When I designed this I was thinking that the butterflies were skipping…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Great Pendant! Love it! If you aren't sure about the design, put it away for a…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Instant summer! Love 'em!
…” read » - on “Butterfly Dance”:
“You should be pleased. You have made a unique and lovely design.
…” read » - on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Glorious color and a great design!
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~*YOU ROCK*~
About this design:
I created this bracelet for my sister as a graduation gift and she LOVES it! :)
In the second picture, the end isn't completed yet because I needed to make sure it fit her wrist before I crimped up the other end lol ;)
Components:
Druzy agate sliced piece(Lima Beads), Smoky Quartz, Black Onyx, Snowflake Obsidian, Mother of Pearl, Swarovski black diamond crystals, silver star spacers, Sterling silver magnetic bead clasp.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On May 16, 2012 at 6:45 pm #
celticivy says:Loooove the colors on this piece!!!!! This Bracelet, Rocks.. Literally
On May 16, 2012 at 7:51 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Thanks so much, Ivy!!! I agree!! lol the agate rock/slab in the center is so cool! It is a very special piece. My sis loves it. She loves earthy colors.
On May 16, 2012 at 10:06 pm #
olive penguin says:Beautiful! I love it! Simply elegant with a touch of rustic natural beauty.
On May 16, 2012 at 11:45 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Vee, this is so beautiful! I love that big druzy & it looks great with the other gems you’ve used in your wonderful design!
Oh, look — there’s some snowflake obsidian!!! 
LOL!
Your sister is a very lucky lady!
On May 17, 2012 at 1:22 am #
Nancy Mc says:Oh,how pretty! What a thoughtful assortment of beads. Did you have a hard time making up your mind? Oh,and way to go,with the magnetic clasp. Nice work!
On May 17, 2012 at 7:42 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Beautiful Vee!
On May 17, 2012 at 8:22 am #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:Don’t you love it when all the elements come together like this? Beautiful!
On May 17, 2012 at 3:49 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Thanks so much, Olive, Lynn, Nancy, Alice and Cindy!!! You all are too kind!
Yup, Lynn lol I had to use my snowflake obsidian beads in there as always LOL but my sister also loves snowflake obsidian so it worked out lol.
Nancy not really it actually came together pretty quickly. Once I picked out the agate slice I wanted to use it all fell together lol.
Cindy, I sure do love when that happens!! lol Thanks!
On May 19, 2012 at 1:16 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:This is such a cool idea and design!! GREAT JOB!!!
On May 19, 2012 at 2:44 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Thanks so much, Becky!!