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Chatter
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“love how you're exploring so many beautiful variations with this technique, Julia....they all end up in…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Gorgeous!!…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“It is 3 strands of sari silk. The silk is knotted on either side of…” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“What a nice, clean design. Both are winners. I have been working on jewelry…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“These would definitely cheer me up, love them both! I have some of this sari silk…” read »
on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Fantastic, I really like it.…” read »
- on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“very pretty !…” read »
on “Totally Teal”:“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love them all!!…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
- on “Cultus Lake Market”:
“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Beautiful work
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on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great job!…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“These are as beautiful and delicate as your inspiration. Lovely work!…” read »
- on “Connected to the Trees”:
“I am in Love with your designs!!!…” read »
on “Prince Moai”:“Thanks guys! When I have such amazing gems it's hard not to share with Jimmy. Thanks…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Love the cabochon and the way you mounted it--all works together. And what a clever use…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“I love pearls!! Gorgeous necklace. Great painting also. Love the bird stoey. I have a bird…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Love it. Good design and workmanship.…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Very pretty. The cabochon painting is very stylistic...I.can see why you love it...its beautiful & has…” read »
- on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Gorgeous pearl necklace and painting! Love it!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“I love this look. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Super nice. Love the set.…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I went to HD yesterday and the folks in the tools section told me the key…” read »
Collector's Edition
About this design:
Blank scroll, embossed and painted, suspended on two strands of seed beads and a satin ribbon.
Components:
Vintaj Natural Brass, seed beads, satin ribbon, glass beads.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 03, 2013 at 8:18 am #
Valley Girl says:Like this design. It is simple and sweet and can be worn with so many things
On Jan 03, 2013 at 9:46 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:LOVE this! The richness of color and the textures are beautiful together! Really like the scroll design & your choice of seed beads!
So you ‘painted’ the blank with actual paint? Or did you use one of the metal patinas?
On Jan 03, 2013 at 10:40 am #
Deb Harding says:Love the combination of the seed beads and ribbon and love the colors. The scroll is lovely. I would be interested in knowing what you painted it with also.
On Jan 03, 2013 at 10:51 am #
sunny chick says:What a lovely design, Jane!
On Jan 03, 2013 at 11:43 am #
Retro By Design says:I love this design….seed beads & ribbon really set it off. I would also like to know if you used regular paint or did you use patina…gorgeous!
On Jan 03, 2013 at 12:22 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Love It!
On Jan 03, 2013 at 1:08 pm #
Jane MS says:Thank you for the compliments everyone! I apologize for the confusion. I used the patinas. I have several kits and mix the colors pretty freely.
On Jan 03, 2013 at 3:48 pm #
Deb Harding says:Thank you.
Your avatar cat looks exactly like my Mom’s cat Bandit.
On Jan 03, 2013 at 4:07 pm #
NY Bella says:What a fab design!
On Jan 03, 2013 at 5:52 pm #
JustImagine - Val says:Very elegant!
On Jan 03, 2013 at 6:01 pm #
Jane MS says:Deb,this very handsome cat’s name is Guy. He is number one of four felines in our house. He uses his charm and good looks to get his way.
On Jan 03, 2013 at 7:09 pm #
Deb Harding says:LOL! My Mom’s cat uses his cuteness as a deception for his sneakiness.
On Jan 03, 2013 at 7:22 pm #
Elis Mom says:Beautiful, Jane! Simple and elegant all at once!
On Jan 03, 2013 at 7:37 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:It’s almost magical how a handful of humble components come together to make a great necklace. I especially love the 3_strand seed bead/ribbon part!
On Jan 03, 2013 at 8:14 pm #
Asia says:This is so simple yet elegant, love it
On Jan 07, 2013 at 3:03 pm #
DB says:I love this combination.
On Jan 08, 2013 at 2:11 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Very nice!!