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Chatter
on “Lots of Copper”:“So cool!…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“I agree, this color is gorgeous with copper....great piece!…” read »
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!
…” read » - 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 »
Wintry Mix
About this design:
Started out as a bracelet, but I made it too short. So, I decided to add some chain and turn it into a necklace. I used a tutorial that I found, but I spent waaaay to long on this! :) Anyway, it was fun to make. Makes me shiver just a little!
Components:
A few gray pearls, crystals, lucite flowers, about 2 billion seed beads, silver-plated chain, and a sterling silver toggle clasp.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Nov 08, 2012 at 8:02 pm #
Medieval Momma says:Snowy, frosty, frothy fun. Just in time for Christmas!
On Nov 08, 2012 at 8:14 pm #
Gramnan says:Very pretty…I’m shivering.
On Nov 08, 2012 at 8:14 pm #
KatsAllThat says:This is really beautiful. Consider all the time you spent on it very well spent!
On Nov 08, 2012 at 10:45 pm #
JC Hamm says:So gorgeous, I love it. That’s alot of work and you did a awesome job.
On Nov 09, 2012 at 12:12 pm #
Nata S says:Could you please post a link to a tutorial you used (if it is ethically possible, of course). It’s so beautiful! Thanks.
On Nov 09, 2012 at 12:16 pm #
NY Bella says:Great piece!
On Nov 09, 2012 at 12:50 pm #
Elaine says:Thank so much everyone.
Nata S, I bought the tutorial at Crystal Star Gems on Etsy. I believe I paid about 5.79 for it. This link should work:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Cryst.....eller_info
On Nov 09, 2012 at 4:27 pm #
Valley Girl says:This is amazing… I don’t think I would have the patience for it! So much detail!
On Nov 09, 2012 at 9:24 pm #
Nata S says:Thanks, Elaine!
The link works.
On Nov 10, 2012 at 11:36 pm #
Blooming Ideas says:Wow! What a lovely wintry piece!
On Nov 11, 2012 at 12:26 pm #
Elaine says:Thanks everyone!
On Nov 15, 2012 at 8:03 am #
Asia says:Really looks like snow