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Hootie Hoo
About this design:
My father-in-law gets loads of vintage jewelry from estate sells, so sometimes I get some pretty neat stuff! He gave me this owl pendant a few years ago and prior to this I only wore it on a gold chain! After I saw Val's(JustImagine) owl piece, Symmetry is for the Birds, it inspired me to finally do something with my owl pendant! Thank you for the wonderful inspiration!
Components:
Various gemstone beads, various czech glass, beads, owl focal, 24 gauge bronze, copper and silver wire, 4mm antiqued copper jump rings, antiqued copper s-clasp, leaf charmAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jul 12, 2012 at 3:03 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:LOVE it!!!
On Jul 12, 2012 at 3:37 pm #
D Ballheim says:This is adorable. I usually don’t like whimsical designs, but this one is so bright and unique.
On Jul 12, 2012 at 3:41 pm #
sunny chick says:OMG! This is absolutely awesome!! Love the owl!
On Jul 12, 2012 at 3:42 pm #
Mahala93 RockChick says:so cute..love all the colors1
On Jul 12, 2012 at 6:09 pm #
Lee D says:That pendant is so cute! And I love how you used the rainbow of colors!
On Jul 12, 2012 at 7:18 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Too-whoo, Too-whoo cool! (whoo)
On Jul 12, 2012 at 7:41 pm #
Sonali says:So cute! Love the owl and the bead and color choice in the necklace.
On Jul 12, 2012 at 8:52 pm #
pencespovrmoyedv says:Thank you-whoo sooo very much chickies!
On Jul 12, 2012 at 9:03 pm #
Elis Mom says:Such a cute design, Jess! Congrats on being a featured project!
On Jul 12, 2012 at 9:09 pm #
pencespovrmoyedv says:Thanks sooo much Susie! I didn’t even see that until after I read your comment!
On Jul 12, 2012 at 9:14 pm #
Asia says:Love the owl,colors and congrats
On Jul 14, 2012 at 8:52 am #
pencespovrmoyedv says:Thanks a bunch Asia!
On Jul 15, 2012 at 1:20 am #
Nata S says:Very harmonious flow. An eye-catcher and a pleaser. Love it!
On Jul 15, 2012 at 10:24 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:I love this piece … had to come back and look at it a few times. The colors are amazing, fun and refreshing!
SLS
On Jul 16, 2012 at 9:21 am #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:Beautiful & colorful! Ditto all the above!
On Jul 22, 2012 at 3:17 am #
N radon says:Just saw this necklace. I love the wonderful colors and arrangement of it. Not to mention the cutie owl! So great that your father-in-law is interested in estate sales. I love vintage pieces and old glass beads I have been fortunate to find at some sales.