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on “Evergreen Copper”:“I thought it was a Jasper, but wasn't quite sure. Yes they are a beautiful green.…” read »
on “Evergreen Copper”:“My bad--Brazilian rainforest JASPER. They still have the chips but these bigger pieces were a…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
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- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Dang you are good!!!
Gonna try it your way, post it later. …” read » - on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
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- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Brazilian jade? I have some I got here. Love the design!!!!!
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on “Recycled Blues”:“Very fun and summery. The swirls on the end of the wires is really nice. I…” read »
- on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“Oh how gorgeous! You've outdone yourself with the wire work on these. Beautifully done!…” read »
on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“oh how pretty!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“This is such an interesting piece. I love the colors and copper combo.…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Thank you, Lynda
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“Thank you, Laud
)))I love your comments always …” read » - on “Leopard w/ Spark-le”:
“I don't think I ever commented on this one. I really like it. It may be…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Darling piece
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on “In The Garden of Olives”:“Thanks so much ladies--I always appreciate the input.…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“I thought your tute was very good! Everybody's directions are a little different and I'm game…” read »
on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“So very pretty. I too love the brass & blue combo. The design is so 'clean'…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“You complimented your pendant well with the bead choices. Pretty!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Very pretty! My wire wrapping never looks that good.…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Ooops, trigger finger; didn't mean to post that fast. Wanted to add (fwiw) that your chain…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Your pendant is gorgeous. I love how the stones are framed within. It reminds me of…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“I am such a fan of copper, and this design is fabulous! Just love the…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Very pretty colors!…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“There is a lot going on in this pendant and it's all good fun! Love it!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Love the simplicity of the design. It really lets the wire wrapped beach glass take the…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“I'm amazed at your skill in this technique and with color! Just lovely.…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Love this bright blue and brass. So unusual!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Haven't the foggiest notion what those green stones are either. But they are gorgeously combined with…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Very Pretty! Your choices of stashed beads look great with the pendant.…” read »
on “Evergreen Copper”:“This is a fab piece. I love the textures and different beads and their random…” read »
on “Evergreen Copper”:“Gorgeous. ! I really like the big green stones…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“This is gorgeous! Love the brightness of the blue with the brass.…” read »
on “Violets”:“Thank you all! Stitching is therapeutic, I think. My background is embroidery, where pieces can take…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“I like the variations, particularly the larger magatamas near the center, which give focus to the…” read »
- on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Thanks a bunch for the lovely comments, it just inspires me more.
…” read » - on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Thank you Mary and Cindy, very much
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on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Love this one…” read »
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“Thank You, Nancy!:)…” read »
Rustic Turquoise and African Trade Bead Bracelet with Horse Button
About this design:
This is probably one of my favorite bracelets. It is my all time fave color scheme: green turquoise and the brick red color of the red "green heart" trade beads. I love the combination of all the components and how rustic it looks.
Components:
Green turquoise heishi, small turquoise nuggets, amber, hessonite garnet, Hill Tribe and Bali silver spacers, and Venetian trade beads. The trade beads include chevrons and red "green hearts" and a really beautiful millefiori bead. I love the colors of this bead, which are a pale green background with brick red and black "eyes". A sterling silver artisan horse button is the closure. I LOVE this subtle leather which I bought from Lima Beads.Additional Images:
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On Aug 08, 2012 at 9:09 am #
sunny chick says:Another WOW! Beautiful, just beautiful!
On Aug 08, 2012 at 9:13 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:OOOOHH….! I see why it’s your favorite!
Beautiful, earthy colors in this great design style!
Love that you could find large hole beads to fit over the leather.
On Aug 08, 2012 at 12:49 pm #
Janet Miriam says:Thank you again ladies! The Hill Tribe silver and a lot of the trade beads have larger holes!
On Aug 08, 2012 at 5:55 pm #
Lynn g says:This is so cool, love the mixture of beads..
On Aug 08, 2012 at 6:20 pm #
KatsAllThat says:Really a wonderful bracelet.
On Aug 09, 2012 at 9:03 am #
NY Bella says:My favorite of all your bracelets!! Gorgeous!!
On Aug 09, 2012 at 3:19 pm #
Janet Miriam says:Thank you again ladies!!