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on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Thank you Chicky Zww…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Great design Deb…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty. I need to get some recycled glass
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“I posted on your blog and will here. The tutorial is great. Easy to follow. I've…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Gorgeous, love this.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is so cool, I love this design.Well done.
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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 »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Stunning!!…” read »
on “Yellow Dragonfly”:“Where did my capital "I's" go??? They were there when I was typing...why would they turn…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I totally understand...but sometimes i let it sit for awhile where i cant see it. Then…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ditto ditto everyone else. Love that hammered copper focal!…” read »
- 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 »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is just lovely! I love the design, especially the bead weaving...well done!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“FYI...I decided to host a little give away of a wire wrapped briolette necklace on my…” read »
on “Aurora Damask”:“About the swellegant patinas.. not hard just difficult to determine when you are done letting it…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks, ladies! If you do give the tutorial a try out and have a minute…” read »
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 »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“LOVE IT!!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I do like it. Not as much as the blue but aqua blue is my fave…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“Lovely set!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Pretty!…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“FABULOUS!!!
…” read »- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
Mix match of beads
About this design:
Patricia Healey copper focal point with a mix/match of picassa Czech beads. Vintaj patina flower hanging off. Earrings to match. I have a customer that was in need of something different and this is what I came up with.
I had been saving the Patricia Healey piece for some time. And this was the perfect time to use it.
Components:
Patricia Healey copper, Vintaj patina piece, Czech rectangle beads and assorted beads.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Dec 30, 2012 at 11:36 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:Too,too cool!
On Dec 30, 2012 at 11:50 am #
Julie Shane says:Awesome!
The PH and Vintaj are a great “matching contrast.” Does that make sense?
I also like the stack of beads on either side that are asymmetrical yet also matching.
On Dec 30, 2012 at 11:56 am #
Retro By Design says:Thank you. It is a challenge to match but “not” match. Lol
On Dec 30, 2012 at 12:10 pm #
Elis Mom says:Great job on this one! The elements are so complimentary of each other. Your customer should be very pleased!
On Dec 30, 2012 at 12:10 pm #
Julie Shane says:I agree! I haven’t had much success. You have given me an example to follow… with other beads and components of course.
On Dec 30, 2012 at 12:44 pm #
NY Bella says:This is stunning! Great job with the design!
On Dec 30, 2012 at 2:31 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Ab fab! What an excellent mix of componants.
I’d wear this in a flash!
On Dec 30, 2012 at 3:24 pm #
JC Hamm says:I love everything about this piece, sq beads,colors,pendant.Wow. Beautifully designed, I would love to own this.Lucky customer!!!
On Dec 30, 2012 at 4:13 pm #
KatsAllThat says:Really beautiful…love Patricia Healey.
On Dec 30, 2012 at 6:32 pm #
Asia says:Love the mismatched look
On Dec 30, 2012 at 7:31 pm #
Deb Harding says:I’m in total awe of this. I love the focal but the beads on.either side are just killer. I love that the same colors are on either side but not the same shape or order or even size. Really love the square beads!
On Dec 30, 2012 at 8:05 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Ditto to all of the above comments. Fantastic!
On Dec 30, 2012 at 10:01 pm #
Retro By Design says:On Jan 01, 2013 at 8:34 am #
Valley Girl says:HAPPY NEW YEARS EVERYONE! I love this necklace, but the beads on each side steal the show, gorgeous!
On Jan 01, 2013 at 1:21 pm #
Fresh Baked says:You know your asymmetry is a success when the design is both immediately pleasing to the eye, but then, it begs the eyes to wander over every inch of the piece. Well done!
On Jan 02, 2013 at 10:17 am #
sunny chick says:Absolutely gorgeous! What a fun and fabulous set! That PH focal ROCKS!
On Jan 08, 2013 at 5:48 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Beautiful and cool
On May 02, 2013 at 6:03 pm #
Granny Chick aka Nancy says:I love a piece that is not totally symmetrical like you did not match up bead for bead. That is SO interesting.