The Design Gallery
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Chatter
on “Ice Ice Druzy”:“That druzy is cool. Great piece!…” read »
- on “Simply Crystal”:
“Lovely design!…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“Very cool!…” read »
- on “A Little Vintage”:
“Well done! Love the focal.…” read »
on “My MacGyver Heart”:“Absolutely gorgeous! You've also given me some inspiration for my teal colored wire that I bought…” read »
on “Tranquility”:“Thanks! I got them at a Gem show last year.…” read »
on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Thank you Becky and Wanda. Fostering is very rewarding and I get to play with…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“I like your choices for the pendant. Its all very beautiful.…” read »
- 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”:
“Thanks everyone, and thanks Becky for letting me know. I know I got them from LB…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Dang you are good!!!
Gonna try it your way, post it later. …” read » - on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“LOvely!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Brazilian jade? I have some I got here. Love the design!!!!!
…” read » 
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
…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“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
…” read » - on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Love it!
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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 »
What do you See?
About this design:
Mixing some of my metal pendants with bead stringing. What do you see in this pendant? An exotic flower? A furry dog face? Fuzzy slippers? :)
Components:
copper blank, Vintaj Patina, shell rounds, shell pearls, copper beads, E beads.Additional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Sep 23, 2012 at 6:26 pm #
Asia says:Love this Cindy, I see a fuzzy seedpod being blown away by the wind
On Sep 23, 2012 at 6:31 pm #
JC Hamm says:When I first looked at this I thought it was a flower.And for some reason I also thought of the island of Maui.It has that look. Love this alot.Of course another artist at work!! Gorgeous.
On Sep 23, 2012 at 6:36 pm #
Lois D says:“OOOOOooooo, Ahhhhhhh!” My first impression of the pendant: a burst of fireworks. The focal beads, spires of the ‘burst’ in negative. Love this piece
On Sep 23, 2012 at 6:49 pm #
Julie Shane says:The first time I saw a furry dog. Then I saw a dandelion in the wind. The copper accents pick up the details in the pendant.
On Sep 23, 2012 at 7:37 pm #
Retro By Design says:I love this!
On Sep 23, 2012 at 7:54 pm #
KatsAllThat says:My first thought was also a fuzzy seedpod..we have had a lot of them this summer. Really a beautiful design.
On Sep 23, 2012 at 9:33 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Fabulous design! I saw a tropical flower.
On Sep 24, 2012 at 12:14 am #
Elis Mom says:At first I saw a fuzzy dog, like a Llhasa Apso. Then I saw dandilion seeds blowing in the wind. bWhatever it may be, the design is beautiful!
On Sep 24, 2012 at 8:46 am #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:Oooh, I like fireworks – the simmery-showery kind. I see that now, too!
Thanks for your kind words everyone.
On Sep 24, 2012 at 11:12 am #
Gemme Designs says:How awesome is this? Wow!! Your pendant is gorgeous and you have enhanced it beautifully, great match
Definitely a flower for me!
On Sep 25, 2012 at 8:30 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Beautiful!
On Sep 25, 2012 at 7:52 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:I saw the dog and then a royal crysanthemum.
I love what you have surrounded it with!!
On Sep 25, 2012 at 9:30 pm #
Lynn g says:I see a feather blowing in the wind, I do love the pendant..
On Sep 26, 2012 at 9:11 am #
NY Bella says:What a great piece! (I saw a flower- a type of mum)