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Sweet Treats
About this design:
Oh about a year ago I went through a sweet faze. I ended up make various styles of cupcake themed bracelets. Some with the truffles. Sweet and whimsical. This one get's to have a matching cupcake themed box.
Components:
Various Lampwork beads, Lima's Rose curved leaves, Czech glass beads, Silver plated jumprings, beads and toggle.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Nov 14, 2012 at 8:32 am #
Cathy H Chocolate Chick says:This is so pretty and feminine! I love your boxes too!
On Nov 14, 2012 at 9:12 am #
Elaine says:A beautiful bracelet! Good job!
On Nov 14, 2012 at 10:29 am #
NY Bella says:Definitely sweet and feminine! Very pretty!
Do you make your own boxes?
On Nov 14, 2012 at 11:20 am #
Medieval Momma says:A darling bracelet, and the box is cute too!
On Nov 14, 2012 at 12:34 pm #
OK Jacki says:Very creative & very sweet! Nicely done!!
On Nov 14, 2012 at 1:09 pm #
Blooming Ideas says:Yes…I do make my own boxes from time to time. Made from cut down cereal boxes. Tryin’ to keep it “Green”!
On Nov 14, 2012 at 4:06 pm #
Nancy Mc says:What an awesome idea. Even the box is a work of art. I’m a fool for the green/pink combination,and the cupcake bead is adorable.
On Nov 14, 2012 at 6:45 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:This definitely hits my sweet tooth!
On Nov 14, 2012 at 6:55 pm #
Asia says:Mine too, great job
On Nov 14, 2012 at 7:34 pm #
PPR says:Blooming Ideas: Out of commission for a few days, but glad to see your bracelet as I logged in again. So very pretty!!!!!!!!! Love the box too.
On Nov 14, 2012 at 8:33 pm #
Elis Mom says:Me, too!
On Nov 14, 2012 at 9:34 pm #
JC Hamm says:Love the bracelet, sweeett ,and the box is the iceing on the “cupcake”
On Nov 14, 2012 at 10:11 pm #
KatsAllThat says:Another lovely piece…and your boxes!! They are a work of art on their own.
On Nov 15, 2012 at 10:48 am #
Crazy Beader says:Your bracelets are so wonderfully complex – - and beautiful, too. Would love to know how you make those fabulous boxes – - Great design, thanks for sharing it with everyone !
On Nov 15, 2012 at 1:18 pm #
Lady425 aka Beth says:Really beautiful – the components on this bracelet are great.
On Nov 16, 2012 at 1:32 pm #
beadswithbooks says:What a beautiful bracelet! And you make boxes too? Awesome!
On Nov 28, 2012 at 3:47 pm #
Laud says:Love it!