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on “Fortunate mistake”:“What a cool experiment - - with great results, too !…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Thank you all, I'm glad you liked the way they turned out. I think you're on to…” read »
on “Nesting Instinct”:“SO pretty!!! I like the way you've used the bellflowers and the links.…” read »
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on “Fortunate mistake”:“Ooooohhhhh ... cool! "Oopses" are sometimes the best, aren't they.…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Happy accident turns into great look. I think you actually achieved your goal to show the…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“Sorry, Becky...I meant to respond to your question about the waxed linen, too. The coating does wear…” read »
on “Sea Breeze”:“Very cool! I especially love the sun and the silk!…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“Lynda, thank you, it makes sense to me
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“Love the idea, gorgeous work, Jess
…” read » - on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
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on “Nesting Instinct”:“Beautiful!!!…” read »
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“Beautiful necklace and sentiment, Jess! I love your style!!…” read »
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Utrillo Bracelet
About this design:
Design challenge bracelet for this painting by the French impressionist, Maurice Utrillo. I fell in love with this color palette.
Lynda
Fresh Baked Designs
Components:
Artisan lamp work beads, glass, carved stone, and carnelianAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On May 24, 2012 at 11:33 pm #
Becca W says:Love love love – orange is so popular this year!
On May 25, 2012 at 9:05 am #
Gina P - Delta Chick says:Love this!!
On May 25, 2012 at 11:43 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:OOOO! Fantastic bracelet!
Great representation of the painting!
On May 25, 2012 at 5:23 pm #
Elis Mom says:Fabulous! The colors are awsome.
On May 25, 2012 at 5:24 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Thanks, ladies. It’s fun to try these types of challenges and see what inspiration is lurking inside these paintings.
Lynda
On May 25, 2012 at 7:11 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:What a great idea!
Lovely bracelet!
On May 26, 2012 at 2:10 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Great design! Love the color and I’m sure Maurice would love your interpretation of his picture.
On May 27, 2012 at 2:23 am #
Nancy Mc says:Lovely bracelet. All the colors work so well together,and the misc.beads compliment the lampworks so well. Especially like the little carnelian as a dangle.
On May 27, 2012 at 2:19 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Ahhh, what a beauty … love the rectangular bead that echos the shape of his painting. What a great bracelet … those lampwork beads are something too! SLS
On May 27, 2012 at 3:34 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Lovely bracelet!
On May 28, 2012 at 8:45 pm #
JustImagine - Val says:Oh so pretty.
On Jul 13, 2012 at 11:02 pm #
Creativity Unlimited says:I love it…great colors, great interpretation.