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on “Simply Crystal”:“Wow! Simply gorgeous!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Mary S-- You could try using Swellegant instead of LOS. These are slightly acidic and shouldn't…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Wow! Blown away. Thanks for all the pics. Wow!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Great earrings. Can't wait to see what you do with the 16g.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Wanda, I really like this. Love the Butterfly theme and admire all the hard work…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Please let Jimmy know that he is my first on-line crush. Love a guy who…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Thank you all. Let me share with you, brass is the hardest metal I have worked…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautiful! Fabulous pendant...makes for a beautiful necklace.…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Dream is the perfect word to use for this set. Oh my gosh!!!!!…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Much fabulocity here. I'm a huuuuuge Aqua nugget fan. They look great with Quartz.It has such…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks for that tutorial,FB. I would never have guessed about the "loop first" method. I'll give…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“I read your tute and found it very easy to follow! And must agree with Kate and…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Love that color! Great design, too.
…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“YUM! Can I have mine with shortbread? This is such a gorgeous technique, Julia,…” read »
on “Prince Moai”:“No earrings for Prince Jimmy! I 'm wearing the earrings! LOL Thank you very much! These…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Blue with brass. What more could anyone want? Great design.
…” read » - on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“My kind of color! Love the design, too! Isn't it great to have a stash when…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Mmmmmm, yummy color! Love it!
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Kate is right, It definitely has that "industrial chic" look. Great color, excellent design! …” read »
on “Butterfly Dance”:“Thanks so much everyone. When I designed this I was thinking that the butterflies were skipping…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Great Pendant! Love it! If you aren't sure about the design, put it away for a…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Instant summer! Love 'em!
…” read » - on “Butterfly Dance”:
“You should be pleased. You have made a unique and lovely design.
…” read » - on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Glorious color and a great design!
…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“Guys can be such a pain. I'm sure ear rings would look great even if…” read »
- on “Just Plum Pretty”:
“This is a gorgeous piece! Love the purple against the Vintaj. Just beautiful!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! I keep thinking I'll get tired of making these…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Hey, thanks everyone. Cindy, I'm not sure what I'll do with the 16g but…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Love the way you used heart gems to go with the pendant, for the earrings. Great…” read »
on “Tranquility”:“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Darling!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Nice!…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Lovely set!…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Great design Wanda!…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Terrific earrings! So jealous of your "gift" - not only of the copper & scraps,…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I like how you have the concave & domed circles alternating. Makes for a striking (pun…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautifully done.…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Thanks Nancy, the wire work was a bit tricky ! I had to do the…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“The non-traditional look is stunning.…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very smart looking.…” read »
The Charlie
About this design:
My Niece Charlotte (whom I call Charlie, 14 years old) was on Holiday (vacation from England) over here this summer and spent alot of time with us. I promised her a bracelet. She wanted it to have purple and turquoise in it. It has been racking my brain on what I was going to use. I didn't want something to "grown up" I was at the bead store and that's when I saw these buttons....and this is where the story ends:) I shipped it off to England and I can't wait for her to see it!!
Components:
Leather, Chain, Beautiful sparkly buttonsAdditional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Sep 26, 2012 at 1:49 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Very very nice!!! You are most creative and Miannda was right-you do have a distinctive style-kind of like rustic Boho. So how did you attach the buttons? I am thinking they have a shank. (?)
On Sep 26, 2012 at 1:58 pm #
TheBohemianCowgirls says:They do have a bit of a shank, I used hypo cement and reinforced it with lots of jewelry glue! They are stuck pretty securely! I hope they don’t fall off!
On Sep 26, 2012 at 8:38 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Oh…very unique look,and so pretty. I have never seen buttons like that. Just beautiful. She’ll probably wear it to bed!!
On Sep 26, 2012 at 9:18 pm #
TheBohemianCowgirls says:I sure hope so!
On Sep 26, 2012 at 10:33 pm #
Retro By Design says:beautiful design!!! I love it! Did you weave the leather thru the chain?
On Sep 26, 2012 at 10:43 pm #
TheBohemianCowgirls says:yes:) cross stitching;)
On Sep 26, 2012 at 11:08 pm #
JC Hamm says:Well, I wish I was your niece!!!:) I love this ,the buttons are perfect. I need to learn how to do this.
On Sep 26, 2012 at 11:25 pm #
D Luczak says:Love this!!! Very creative with this awesome buttons! She’s sure to love it
On Sep 26, 2012 at 11:32 pm #
TheBohemianCowgirls says:JC….It is easy:) There is in fact directions posted on this site. As far as the buttons, all you need is really good glue!! I have never seen buttons like these before, and they weren’t cheap, but they do exist!!
On Sep 27, 2012 at 5:08 am #
Retro By Design says:Can you tell me where to find how to do this? i looked thru the site but had no luck. Just love your designs!
Beth
On Sep 27, 2012 at 8:10 am #
Asia says:Very nice and innovative
On Sep 27, 2012 at 9:46 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Awesome design! Love how the chain just nestles within the leather. Fun buttons too!
@Retro by Design, I think Little Round Chick aka Nancy has a tute for this in her postings here. I’ll check it out.
On Sep 27, 2012 at 11:19 am #
TheBohemianCowgirls says:I keep trying to post a comment to Beth, but it’s not working:( Let’s see if this does?
On Sep 27, 2012 at 11:45 am #
TheBohemianCowgirls says:bummer!!! I even tried a private message…:( I will try again later. I hope you found what you were looking for Beth:)
On Sep 27, 2012 at 11:46 am #
TheBohemianCowgirls says:jewelrymakingprofessor is a great site that will show how to make it:)
On Sep 27, 2012 at 11:58 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:I just left a comment to identify Little Round Chick’s instructions in the “step-by-step” section.
Check it out over in the ‘chatter’ column.
On Sep 27, 2012 at 4:28 pm #
TheBohemianCowgirls says:cool:)
On Sep 28, 2012 at 1:47 am #
Kissy says:Funny. We must live in the Sam town and shop at the same Bead Source
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On Sep 28, 2012 at 3:31 am #
Little Round Chick says:Fun design. Love it!
On Sep 28, 2012 at 7:30 am #
Retro By Design says:My email address is bahun2000@yahoo.com. Thank you for any help that you could give me. I wish that we had an option to email each other on this site. Not complaining tho…I love this opportunity to share and see what everyone else it making! Love, Love, Love Lima Beads!!!
On Sep 28, 2012 at 11:47 am #
TheBohemianCowgirls says:I will email you…just getting the kids out the door for school now, then I will have a minute:)Kissy I don’t live in T.O., but in M.P. I did get the buttons at The Bead Sorce:) I learned the technique at the Creative Castle….I hope you have been there as well!!! Amazing!!!
On Sep 28, 2012 at 12:36 pm #
TheBohemianCowgirls says:I love Lima Beads too!!! I have Emailed you!! Sorry for they are all separate, as my smart phone is way smarter than I and I can figure out how to make anything simple from it!! Beth let me know that you received them…the address starts with lovelala…so look in your junk just in case:) Have a great day Everyone:)
On Sep 28, 2012 at 7:24 pm #
Sylvia N says:Love this design!! I have no sewing skills at all.
Those buttons are amazing:) Thank you for sharing.
On Sep 28, 2012 at 8:26 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Ahhhhh, what a fab bracelet! Incredible. SLS
On Oct 01, 2012 at 11:51 am #
Kissy says:Well howdy neighbor!
yes, I love Creative Castle. You have a great eye for color! Keep up the beautiful work!
On Oct 10, 2012 at 1:29 am #
TheBohemianCowgirls says:Thank you Kissy:)