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Nancy Mc on “Recycled Blues”:
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Big Ball You are Beautiful!

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About this design:

I was going for the look of a exotic plant with an antique touch to the design. First thing I did was changing the shape of the ball then I painted it with acrylic and sealed the paint with glossy claudine hellmuth studio multimedium. At the same time wanted to add some "coolness" to it, which I think the hand made chain did ;)

Components:

Bronzite, Lemon Quartz, Freshwater Pearls, Shell Pearls, Seed Beads, Vintaj Filigree Bead Caps, Vintaj Chain, Vintaj Jumprings, Vintaj Lobster Clasp, Handmade Antique Brass Chain, Waxed Irish Linen 7 ply, Silk Ribbon, Artistic Wire, paint, and course BIG BALL! ( and some cat hair )

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Read the comments (or add your own)

On Dec 11, 2012 at 5:48 pm #
PPR says:

Frida: WOW, your work and design – stunning! I just love every aspect of this necklace.
On Dec 11, 2012 at 5:58 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:

This is seriously cool!! and Scout’s honor, my design is also plant-oriented!! I am only about a quarter done. How did you manage that so quickly? It is FABULOUS!!!!
On Dec 11, 2012 at 6:05 pm #
OK Jacki says:

It’s glorious, Frida. is that REALLY cat hair I’m seeing in the last pic?
On Dec 11, 2012 at 6:06 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:

Thank you dear PPR and Becky

Well I had to do some redoing Otherwise I’m quite stubborn and then I work quite fast

Last picture my cat Ready’s contribution, he is so good helping mommy, yes the other cats as well but he mostly
On Dec 11, 2012 at 6:08 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:

Thank you Jacki! yes it’s! My little helper has integrated them. He also does that with my paintings
On Dec 11, 2012 at 6:15 pm #
Medieval Momma says:

Incredible! I’m amazed! I love it.
On Dec 11, 2012 at 6:21 pm #
Valley Girl says:

Wow… This is super gorgeous and unique! Love that!
On Dec 11, 2012 at 6:41 pm #
Julie Shane says:

Frida, I said it in the Fresh Picks and I’ll say it again: this is GORGEOUS.

I also have my bead “open” like you do and plan to have dangles. Not copying… PROMISE.
On Dec 11, 2012 at 6:57 pm #
KatsAllThat says:

This is quite fabulous…unique…so many wonderful details.
On Dec 11, 2012 at 7:13 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:

It is definitely unique and a conversational piece!

I would frame it instead of wearing it as it is a piece of application art! ))
On Dec 11, 2012 at 7:16 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:

I am serious , Frida! You may attach it to the canvas with some nature background and put it in the shadow frame. It would be absolutely awesome!
On Dec 11, 2012 at 7:22 pm #
Deb Harding says:

OMG GORGEOUS! I’m just floored with the design. I think you sent me psychic vibes though because I was seriously thinking of doing this to a filigree heart pendant this morning and was wondering how it would look. As Julia said a work of art.
On Dec 11, 2012 at 7:23 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:

Thank you so much my friends

Julia that aint a bad idea! However, I think I gonna try to sell it, if it’s possible.
On Dec 11, 2012 at 8:02 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:

Deb go for it

Julie I think you will come up with a perfect dangle. And if it’s very close to mine I have no problems with that because I know it will be unique because you made it
On Dec 11, 2012 at 8:04 pm #
Julie Shane says:

Yes Frida. Someone will grab this quickly at a show. There is SO much detail. That terrible big ball is so calm and peaceful … and beautiful…
On Dec 11, 2012 at 8:08 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:

Ohh Julie do you think that? Sadly we don’t have those amazing shows (I have heard of) that you have in the states Think I’m taking all my animals and emigrating to USA.
On Dec 11, 2012 at 8:11 pm #
Deb Harding says:

Just look at what you’ve inspired Julie with your crazy pick challenge. Probably gonna see some of the most original and stunning jewelry ever.
On Dec 11, 2012 at 8:37 pm #
Elis Mom says:

Frida, this is FABULOUS!
On Dec 11, 2012 at 9:21 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:

Stunning design, Frida! As soon as I saw the big ball, before even reading your desciption, I was thinking it looked like the bud of a flower opening. Love the mix of colors of pearls.
On Dec 12, 2012 at 8:46 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:

Thank you Elis Mom and foxhill designs vt
On Dec 12, 2012 at 9:57 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:

OK. This is another OMGosh piece!
Truly a stunning work of art, Frida!
On Dec 12, 2012 at 10:22 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:

I almost wish we had agreed to post them all on the same day! now I will have to keep pushing this and Asia’s design out of my head as I finish!! Hoping to post tonight! (btw, my is painted green–what a surprise, huh?)
On Dec 12, 2012 at 11:09 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:

OMG Frida this is Awewsome great design my friend!
On Dec 12, 2012 at 11:40 am #
NY Bella says:

Wow, Frida! You did a fabulous job! Congrats on such a beautiful piece!
On Dec 12, 2012 at 12:04 pm #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:

Yes indeed, WOW! Frida, this is gorgeous! I love it!
On Dec 12, 2012 at 12:08 pm #
Gems and Stuff Jewelry says:

This is really beautiful! I didn’t think that ball could turn out so dainty and dangly.
On Dec 12, 2012 at 1:07 pm #
Blooming Ideas says:

Fabulous, Frida!!! And the Ball necklace is too!
On Dec 12, 2012 at 7:16 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:

Thank you so much
On Dec 12, 2012 at 9:01 pm #
franny says:

WOW, Frida!…ditto above; inspired & inspiring!…as i don’t have BB i was going to ask if it separated into segments..ask no more, the designs tell all…i think your exotic flower (apart from looking like a seed pod) may be the Fritillaria!..absolutely gorgeous!
On Dec 12, 2012 at 10:49 pm #
JC Hamm says:

What an amazing piece,it really is a WOW!!! There are so many parts of this that I find truely perfect on their own,but then the way it all comes together makes it one stunning piece of art.
On Dec 13, 2012 at 8:03 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:

Thank you franny and JC Hamm

Your inputs and kind words means a lot to me
On Dec 14, 2012 at 7:41 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:

Gorgeous design Frida! Love it
On Dec 14, 2012 at 2:42 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:

Thank you Sarah Glad to see you, it has been a while!
On Dec 14, 2012 at 4:57 pm #
Kate says:

I may be showing my age, but this plant piece reminds me of Nintendo Super Mario games…
Primordial, in an elegant way…is that possible??
On Dec 14, 2012 at 5:00 pm #
Deb Harding says:

OH that is funny Kate but it does.look like that.
On Dec 14, 2012 at 5:01 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:

Hahaha Kate I was thinking the same Another thins that struk me is that it look Sci-Fi and a lil surreal!

To be right on: How old are u Kate? Apologizing for my bad manner to ask but I become curious
On Dec 14, 2012 at 5:02 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:

Do I have to change it now?
On Dec 14, 2012 at 5:05 pm #
Deb Harding says:

I wouldn’t change it at all….but you might not want to sleep in the same room with it….remember bodysnatchers??
On Dec 14, 2012 at 5:26 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:

Hahaha lol Deb I have put it in a box, hope it not breaks free!

I had no games like these when I was litlle so I don’t remember so much of these games and the bodysnatcher, hmmm might if I see them.
On Dec 14, 2012 at 5:43 pm #
Deb Harding says:

That is a science fiction book.from 1955. Then a movie called INVASION OF THE BODYSNATCHERS in 1956 and an excellent remake starring Donald Sutherland in 1978. Plants with pods hook up to people and replicate them to take over their lives
On Dec 14, 2012 at 6:36 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:

Ohhh now it sounds familiar! Must check that out.

I’m so tiered so if I seems to be confused you know why.
On Dec 14, 2012 at 8:05 pm #
Deb Harding says:

Me too.Frida. My dogs have disrupted my.sleep the past two nights.
On Dec 15, 2012 at 5:21 pm #
Lynn g says:

Very neat love all the components used here.
On Dec 15, 2012 at 6:26 pm #
Julie Shane says:

Frida, I came back AGAIN to take another look. I’m still spell-bound! There are so many little vignettes within your piece that I keep looking at each photo over and over.

I’m working on my pieces tonight and wanted to make sure mine did not copy yours. My ball is open like yours and has a few dangles, but I have different stuff going on above it.
On Dec 15, 2012 at 6:28 pm #
Julie Shane says:

BTW: Too old for Nintendo…
Too scared for body-snatchers.
However this shape of the BB does remind me of “Audrey 2″ from that crazy play & movie “Little Shop of Horrors.” Oh no! Maybe that’s why my BB has been so difficult!!!
On Dec 16, 2012 at 3:14 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:

Thank you

Julie your designs are fab
I think it’s so funny Becky did that Audrey. I have never seen (I think) that movie or might have and unconsciously made something like Audrey. I have a visual memory so must check that movie out.