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on “Butterfly Dance”:“Very intriguing. This piece just has so much going on! I don't think I could do…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Nancy's back with another beautiful bracelet. Copper & green...perfect.…” read »
on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“Very pretty! The blue is so saturated and vibrant.…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Yay! What a great neighbor! I especially like the 1st pair w/ the patina and the…” read »
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- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Wow lucky you! I would probably get into doing metal working if I got that as…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“The bead weaving part is awesome. The whole necklace is very different and I like that.…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“P.S.--its so hard to tell in the pics what color the stones in the pendant are--they…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Beadinggma: the metal in this piece is antique gold color. I got the pendant on…” read »
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“This is just lovely! I love the design, especially the bead weaving...well done!…” read »
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on “Aurora Damask”:“About the swellegant patinas.. not hard just difficult to determine when you are done letting it…” read »
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on “In The Garden of Olives”:“Beautiful pendant and chain goes well with design. What kind of metal is it?…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Thanks Deb, nice to know you know how I feel about a redo. I am…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Love this green with copper. Awesome!…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Love the new shapes, Nancy. This gift will be keeping you busy for quite awhile!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Beautiful!! I just went & looked at your tute. While I haven't tried it yet I…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Oooh, I love the look of that wire against the glass. It makes me think of…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Great colors…” read »
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…” read »- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
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“These are pretty!…” read »
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Deep in the Forest 2
About this design:
Reconstructed! I'm glad to have a use for these crazy turning leaves.
Components:
Stuff from my stash... that's been rescued from the BB challenge.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Dec 16, 2012 at 12:28 pm #
Retro By Design says:Super, super cute! Love the greens!
On Dec 16, 2012 at 12:31 pm #
Asia says:Love it
On Dec 16, 2012 at 12:32 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Wow, Julie!! really WOW!!! Are those leaves from LB??? I don’t remember seeing them-I will go searching immediately!
On Dec 16, 2012 at 12:35 pm #
Julie Shane says:No, Sorry Becky. I’ve had them for about a year. They were on a sale or clearance on one of the bead sites. When I first got them I was horrified at their size. Tried several ideas and then just buried them in the stash. When I saw the actual size of BB, that same horrified feeling made me remember the leaves.
On Dec 16, 2012 at 12:44 pm #
Deb Harding says:That bracelet is a knockout Julie. The BB has done amazing things…inspired everyone’s creativity to a new level and given them ideas for beads they’ve had stashed.
On Dec 16, 2012 at 12:59 pm #
NY Bella says:Julie, I love this bracelet! Great design!
On Dec 16, 2012 at 1:00 pm #
Nancy Mc says:I adore those leaves. So soft,and woodsy green.
Lovin the double strand of pearls on this. How did you do that???
On Dec 16, 2012 at 1:24 pm #
PPR says:This bracelet is so nice and I think the 3 twisted beads are the perfect addition.
On Dec 16, 2012 at 2:42 pm #
Lynn g says:Those twisted beads are really neat..
On Dec 16, 2012 at 3:06 pm #
Laud says:Perfect accessory for the green BB!
On Dec 16, 2012 at 3:09 pm #
Julie Shane says:Nope Laud… This *IS* the green BB. I pulled it apart and re-used the pieces to make something I’d actually wear.
On Dec 16, 2012 at 3:28 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Wonderful! You do great work with this big beads
On Dec 16, 2012 at 3:36 pm #
Julie Shane says:Nancy, This (and most of my stuff) is done with stretchy cord. I’m a teacher and I have to be on campus at 7:45 so I don’t have time or patience in the morning to fight with my jewelry!
This is done with 2 pieces of cord. The balls and leaves had large enough holes that I just ran both cords through them and tied a big knot (inside the black ball).
If I’m using beads with tiny holes then I knot it or crimp it at each end of the “double.”
On Dec 16, 2012 at 4:57 pm #
Valley Girl says:Clever with the stretchy cord….i have never used it before. Love this design.
On Dec 16, 2012 at 5:51 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Oh,thanks Julie. As usual,I made it more complicated in my head, tee hee
On Dec 16, 2012 at 6:49 pm #
Asia says:Julie, you already dismembered your necklace, love the bracelet
On Dec 16, 2012 at 9:58 pm #
KatsAllThat says:I think this is great…I think I have some of those twisted leaves in my stash but in different colors.
On Dec 17, 2012 at 12:19 pm #
Gramnan says:OH me too I made a necklace with one color and think I will re do that one Thanks for the idea…(Not your design, tho I love it.) Just hate the necklace and the other color was soo insipid I haven’t used it yet.
This is so cool.
On Dec 18, 2012 at 8:12 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Nice!
On Dec 19, 2012 at 10:23 am #
Fresh Baked says:Thanks for sharing your story. I love reading how others solved beady problems. Too big, wrong color, holes too large…It helps us all in our journey.
Love what you’ve done with these problem leaves.
On Dec 20, 2012 at 7:25 pm #
Diane Q says:I LOVE THE BRACELET. I ESPECIALLY LIKE THE TURNED LEAVES. I HAVE TO GIVE IT A TRY.
On Dec 21, 2012 at 12:26 pm #
Suns Granny says:This is a beautiful design
On Dec 27, 2012 at 3:19 pm #
Diane Q says:The bracelet is gorgeous. I will on the hunt for those twisted leaves. I haven’t used stretchy cord yet, but you have given me a bunch of ideas. I love the ideas and designs and I love beading I love Lima beads.
On Jan 04, 2013 at 3:29 pm #
unsalted88 says:Nice, very nice.