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Thanks everyone. The flat wire is aluminum, so it is very soft. Curling it…” read » 
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Festive Flower
About this design:
I saw an article about using buttons in jewelry designs, and I found this fab flower button at a fabric shop. I had to try it as a focal! I am usually an Earth Girl, so the bright colors were fun to work with!
Components:
Lucite shank button, turquoise rondelles, orange and pink MOP rounds, cherry quartz rounds, glass leaves, green pearls, copper chain and clasp.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Aug 10, 2012 at 2:09 pm #
NY Bella says:This looks like a fun piece! That button looks great as a focal! Love it!
On Aug 10, 2012 at 8:04 pm #
pencespovrmoyedv says:Susie this is such a cute necklace! The colors are fun and funky and they complement each other very well! I really like this a lot!
On Aug 10, 2012 at 8:07 pm #
Elis Mom says:Thanks!
On Aug 11, 2012 at 10:20 am #
Lynn g says:That is really nice, and I love all the colors, it’s so happy
On Aug 11, 2012 at 10:36 am #
KatsAllThat says:Such a great color combination. You just have to smile when you see that pretty rose.
On Aug 13, 2012 at 8:18 am #
sunny chick says:Oh, I love this!
On Aug 13, 2012 at 10:57 pm #
Nancy Mc says:I agree with Lynn G. Happy,was my first thought. I’m a huge fan of color,and this is such a nice combination of beads. Really love the extra zing,with the lime green pearls. So much fun!