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on “Tiedye Butterfly”:“Super cute! Love the patina work.…” read »
on “Violets”:“Beautiful design, Laud. The colors are lovely. I wish I had the patience for that type…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“I had thought I only purchased 1 month, but apparently it's a revolving thing. That's fine.…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly”:“I had asked that question before & went back to.find to had already answered it. Duh…” read »
- on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
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- on “Amazon Blues”:
“Pretty!…” read »
- on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Great design!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“Beads in the mail is a monthly bead club by Thed Beadin' Path. They ship an…” read »
- on “Ice Ice Druzy”:
“Beautiful, summery design! Reminds me of a day at the beach.…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“What is Beads in the Mail??? I get confused everytime you say that. I like the yellow…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Great stash! Beautiful bracelet! Like the ring, too!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“Oh yeah! The third pic is the contents of the beads in the mail shipment!…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Thank you so much everyone. I'm glad you all think I achieved the look I was…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Beautiful design, Deb! Definately has the vintage feel you were going for.…” read »
on “Vintage Copper Rose”:“A fabulous design, Deb, and definitely vintage !…” read »
on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Spectacular! You repurposed that flower ring in a manner it deserved. I particularly like the eclectic…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Wow! I love it because there are so many cool beads to look at. I'd be…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Love the rose! And I've always loved pink and copper together.…” read »
on “Violets”:“Peggy, it's a flat herringbone. I think I worked on the base for three evenings, but…” read »
on “Garnet Drape”:“Loving all the garnets..with this length it definitely does not need pendant. Go with your…” read »
- on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“A real statement piece..lovely.…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Really has a vintage feel. Beautiful.…” read »
on “Relay For Life”:“Thank you !…” read »
on “a taste of honey”:“Thank you so much for the encouragement.
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on “Dancing Loops”:“Love the chain maille look. Great colors!…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Beautiful colors and design! Looks vintage to me.…” read »
on “Vintage Copper Rose”:“Very vintage and very lovely design!!…” read »
- on “Amazon Blues”:
“They look good together...I would have never thought of that.…” read »
- on “Dancing Loops”:
“These are all 3 very cool. Another thing I need.to try. Nancy...haha...your comment.…” read »
- on “Ice Ice Druzy”:
“LOL Nancy. That druzy is very nice!! Beautiful piece.…” read »
on “Violets”:“Gorgeous! I could see a design like this making a fabulous choker too! Love the color…” read »
- on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“Very striking and well put together. I absolutely love the pendent, I can see why it…” read »
on “Ice Ice Druzy”:“Oh my gosh,Rock Chick. This is a treasure! I'm glad you took a picture in the sun,so…” read »
- on “Dancing Loops”:
“Very nice work. Look how the colors give each set a totally different vibe. I have…” read »
- on “Dancing Loops”:
“Very cool. I've got to try chain maille…” read »
on “Boho Silken Tassel”:“Gorgeous necklace Deb, I love the colour combination…” read »
on “Lovely Impression”:“love it…” read »
- on “Violets”:
“Ah! I finally found the lavender/peridot beads. They're lovely, and I can see some interesting pieces…” read »
Desert Sunrise
About this design:
This is my first necklace that was inspired by a Fresh Pick (one more is in the works in the same color palette). Bead embroidered bronzite cabochon pendant on a bead crochet rope.
Components:
Bronzite cabochon, assorted TOHO size 11 seed beads, magatama seed beadsAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jul 30, 2012 at 5:03 pm #
JC Hamm says:Wow this is a work of art.Stunning, I have never done anything like this, do’nt know if I would have paitence. I love it!!!!
On Jul 30, 2012 at 5:48 pm #
MaryAnn A says:This is just so beautiful, wonderful blend of colors and your bezel is awesome. Thanks for sharing.
On Jul 30, 2012 at 6:54 pm #
Laud says:I like everything about this, but the magatama bail is especially striking. Great job!
On Jul 30, 2012 at 8:17 pm #
NY Bella says:This is gorgeous! Love the colors! Congrats on such a fab job!
On Jul 31, 2012 at 7:17 am #
Asia says:Absolutely gorgeous Miannda
On Jul 31, 2012 at 9:08 am #
sunny chick says:I echo all the Chickies’ comments! Bravo! A fabulous design!
On Jul 31, 2012 at 12:50 pm #
Miannda says:Thank you girls!
On Jul 31, 2012 at 2:27 pm #
Jane MS says:Very impressive work, love the color combination.
On Jul 31, 2012 at 4:42 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Gorgeous !
On Jul 31, 2012 at 6:24 pm #
Lynn g says:Wow that is pretty, must be a big job to do all that seed beading..
On Jul 31, 2012 at 8:42 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Beautiful beadwork!
I love the color pallette!
On Aug 03, 2012 at 12:55 am #
Sonali says:Great colors and love the chain!