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on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Thanks Nancy, the wire work was a bit tricky ! I had to do the…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“The non-traditional look is stunning.…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very smart looking.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“I like the way it looks different on the two back rounds. Nine piece.…” read »
on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Thank you Chicky Zww…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Great design Deb…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty. I need to get some recycled glass
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“I posted on your blog and will here. The tutorial is great. Easy to follow. I've…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Gorgeous, love this.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is so cool, I love this design.Well done.
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on “Butterfly Dance”:“Very intriguing. This piece just has so much going on! I don't think I could do…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Nancy's back with another beautiful bracelet. Copper & green...perfect.…” read »
on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“Very pretty! The blue is so saturated and vibrant.…” read »
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 »
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The Flower Shoppe
About this design:
My attempt at a truely vintage style - the floral focal bead seemed to ask for it. :)
Components:
vintage beads, glass beads, antique brass wire.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jul 03, 2012 at 6:35 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Cindy..this has a really nice feel of the dark against the pastels. I’m a huge fan of pink and green. Where did you get that big chunky pink bead that looks like a crystal flower? So pretty!
On Jul 04, 2012 at 7:51 am #
nancykathryn says:I think you have captured the vintage style perfectly here. Love that focal bead!
On Jul 04, 2012 at 8:32 am #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:@Nancy Mc – Thank you; that flower is a magnetic clasp with a crystal I found at Michaels.
Thanks NancyKathryn!
On Jul 04, 2012 at 3:37 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Wow..you got that at Michaels? I must go shopping soon.
On Jul 04, 2012 at 4:34 pm #
Asia says:Love that focal too,yes it looks very vintage
On Jul 04, 2012 at 9:05 pm #
Elis Mom says:I like the soft colors in this bracelet! I am jealous, cuz my Michael’s NEVER has anything like that clasp!
On Jul 05, 2012 at 10:50 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:My Michaels doesn’t either! (but I still manage to spend a chunk of change every time I go into that store)
On Jul 05, 2012 at 10:50 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:oh, love the bracelet, btw, (why are we here?)
On Jul 05, 2012 at 6:54 pm #
S Moyers says:I say you must make another one, two, three…… All components say yes to me. Oh I did learn that michaels in albuquerque is not the only one without all the great finds I see used in other’s designs. I don’t feel so left out.