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Chatter
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Great design. and colors…” read »
on “Vintage Copper Rose”:“No matter what you call it, I like it.…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That is so adorable, I love it!…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That owl is adorable! The whole piece looks mysterious and midnight-y,just right for your focal. Good…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“So pretty! Looks like a garden.…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“My favorite is the pendant in your big picture. It looks dramatic and tribal. The other…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patinas! The yellow beads are pretty, but I think a cooler color (mint, turquoise)…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“I love charm bracelets, and you have a really nice mix of elements. Cool ring, too!…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Loving the pinks balanced by the chunky chain. Good one!…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Thanks, Nancy!
…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“He's definately smiling!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I like the necklace either way. But I especially love the smiling pup! That's adorable.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“I too like the pendant but I like the whole necklace - very pretty - and…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“Very cool…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I forgot to add love the pics of the pups. Bottom pics looking like he's…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks Susie…” read »
on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Fantastic reworking!…” read »
- on “Simply Crystal”:
“Pretty!…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Very pretty! Love your patina work.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love the design and different textures in this. Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very pretty bracelet! Now is that petal beads or one whole flower bead?…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is a very pretty bracelet…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Deb here's a picture so you don't have to tilt your head, fuzzy though it is…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“LOL I have the greenish one too! Nice pendant for a good price.
Love what you…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“I almost ordered the greenish one. Do you like the color? I actually love the necklace.…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Elegant design, lovely colors!!!…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“TY I do too, I got another in a greenish yellow.…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Great design...I especially love the dragonfly pendant.…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Fabulous piece!!! I am partial to the look of different sizes, shapes, texture, and colors…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Lovely with perfect name!…” read »
- on “Plum Orchard”:
“This is so lovely! I love the inspiration behind the piece, and it depicts your story…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Becky! How are you? I totally get the idea...but I already redid. I like the new version…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“The metal came from Michaels. I cut it in half and curved it. Heated it…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Fabulous as usual!!
!!…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patina work! I just had a thought: what if you made the yellow…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Deb, your design style has a name: "Wing it"
It takes a special kind of…” read » - on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks! Peggy, I use Vintaj patina solutions and glaze. You can color anything with it!…” read »
- on “Sonya earrings”:
“The one on the left looks soo much like earth! Really cool!…” read »
on “Fairy Magic”:“I agree Nancy, love the stones and the rest comes later ! Thank you all for…” read »
Reni's Legos
About this design:
Reni, is the next door neighbors daughter who is five. She plays in the afternoons in the shaded corner of my garden and eats our cherry tomatoes. This piece was inspired by random lego tiles and Reni, who reminds me daily to always take time to play.
Components:
Etched scrap copper and brass squares, LB's brass chain.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Aug 07, 2012 at 10:43 pm #
Laud says:Love the simplicity and elegance of this–so striking.
On Aug 08, 2012 at 1:22 am #
C Strecker says:Nice design!
On Aug 08, 2012 at 8:31 am #
Asia says:Gorgeous, I agree with Laud
On Aug 08, 2012 at 9:10 am #
sunny chick says:Fabulous design, Becca!
On Aug 08, 2012 at 9:15 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:A work of art, Becca!
Thank you Reni for that delightful little reminder!
On Aug 08, 2012 at 10:30 am #
Miannda says:Wonderful! Rustic, yet elegant.
On Aug 08, 2012 at 3:17 pm #
Janet Miriam says:Beautiful!
On Aug 08, 2012 at 4:28 pm #
L McKenzie says:I agree with Laud! Love it!
On Aug 08, 2012 at 6:20 pm #
KatsAllThat says:What a gorgeous piece!
On Aug 09, 2012 at 9:03 am #
NY Bella says:Wow! This is beautiful!
On Aug 09, 2012 at 10:09 am #
Retro By Design says:Love the title and the piece!
On Aug 09, 2012 at 11:52 am #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:So wonderful! Becca, it is a work of art, for sure.
When I was on vacation I purposely didn’t take any beading stuff with me (or I would have packed the whole she-bang), I just took time to play! Now I am swimming with ideas. I think play time is creative time. Thanks for the reminder Reni!
On Aug 09, 2012 at 12:15 pm #
OK Jacki says:Becca, this is stunning. Love this piece.
On Aug 10, 2012 at 3:03 pm #
rootware says:Love the juxtaposition of all the rectangles in different shapes, colors, and textures. Totally my kind of piece!! Good job!
On Aug 14, 2012 at 6:14 am #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:Great job Becca! Beautiful piece and Reni has the right idea! What a great way to spend an afternoon!!