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on “Lots of Copper”:“Yay! What a great neighbor! I especially like the 1st pair w/ the patina and the…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Stunning!!…” read »
on “Yellow Dragonfly”:“Where did my capital "I's" go??? They were there when I was typing...why would they turn…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I totally understand...but sometimes i let it sit for awhile where i cant see it. Then…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ditto ditto everyone else. Love that hammered copper focal!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Wow lucky you! I would probably get into doing metal working if I got that as…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“The bead weaving part is awesome. The whole necklace is very different and I like that.…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“P.S.--its so hard to tell in the pics what color the stones in the pendant are--they…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Beadinggma: the metal in this piece is antique gold color. I got the pendant on…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is just lovely! I love the design, especially the bead weaving...well done!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“FYI...I decided to host a little give away of a wire wrapped briolette necklace on my…” read »
on “Aurora Damask”:“About the swellegant patinas.. not hard just difficult to determine when you are done letting it…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks, ladies! If you do give the tutorial a try out and have a minute…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“Beautiful pendant and chain goes well with design. What kind of metal is it?…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Thanks Deb, nice to know you know how I feel about a redo. I am…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Love this green with copper. Awesome!…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Love the new shapes, Nancy. This gift will be keeping you busy for quite awhile!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Beautiful!! I just went & looked at your tute. While I haven't tried it yet I…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Oooh, I love the look of that wire against the glass. It makes me think of…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Great colors…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“LOVE IT!!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I do like it. Not as much as the blue but aqua blue is my fave…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“Lovely set!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Pretty!…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“FABULOUS!!!
…” read »- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“These are pretty!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“LOVELY!…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“LOvely !…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“These are adorable!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Love this Nancy!…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“So cool!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“I agree, this color is gorgeous with copper....great piece!…” read »
- on “Ice Ice Druzy”:
“That druzy is cool. Great piece!…” read »
Heart and Soul
About this design:
I was so excited to try the ladder stitch project. Even in my sleep deprived state, Ali's video made it look like fun!
Components:
Open heart button, gaea ceramic beads, 1.5mm leather.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jun 07, 2012 at 8:53 pm #
Elis Mom says:Gaea, this looks fabulous with your ceramic rounds! Earthy and organic….Is the bundle in your avatar available?
On Jun 08, 2012 at 9:57 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:I do love your earthy creativity!
LOVE this!
On Jun 09, 2012 at 3:56 am #
M bennett says:love this so cute
On Jun 09, 2012 at 8:56 am #
Nancy Mc says:Beautiful! The beads are so soft,and smooth looking,and the colors blend well.Nice work!
On Jun 09, 2012 at 12:01 pm #
nancykathryn says:Lovely! The colours are so cool.
On Jun 09, 2012 at 1:41 pm #
Sakie J says:I really like these colors together
On Jun 09, 2012 at 8:36 pm #
KatsAllThat says:Soft and pretty!
On Jun 10, 2012 at 1:52 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Lovely!
On Jun 11, 2012 at 8:48 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:great idea to use the Gaea beads!!
On Jun 11, 2012 at 7:17 pm #
JC Hamm says:Beautiful work.
On Jun 21, 2012 at 4:37 pm #
Gaea C says:Thank you! I am in love with that technique! Super fun! My 6 year old made one too with fire polished beads!