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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 »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. For those looking for the dark wire, the same company that…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“Oh my...I want them.…” read »
Marbles
About this design:
I think these funky glass beads look like marbles. The pattern in the glass resembles the pattern in the bronzite. I kept the bronzite bracelet and earrings super simple so I can stack them with other brown pieces too.
Components:
LB: bronzite and silk ribbon Extra pictures to try to capture the patterns in the bronzite.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 06, 2013 at 12:09 am #
KatsAllThat says:I love those glass beads in your bracelet. They remind me of frosty beer!!
On Jan 06, 2013 at 12:43 am #
Laud says:Pretty. There’s a lot of depth in the brown glass beads, which makes them extra intriguing.
On Jan 06, 2013 at 10:26 am #
Deb Harding says:You’ve been busy on your Christmas break making pretty things to wear. Those brown glass beads are really interesting. I didn’t see all the swirls until I clicked on the close-up.
On Jan 06, 2013 at 11:07 am #
Asia says:Love the beads, Julie, the simple, the simple design is perfect for them
On Jan 06, 2013 at 12:03 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Love the glass beads and yes, they remind me too of root beer candy. The ribbon adds a nice detail on this simple design.
On Jan 06, 2013 at 2:42 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Marbles? Root beer candy? What ever. Great design in wonderful warm colors.
On Jan 06, 2013 at 10:04 pm #
Medieval Momma says:Simply fabulous!
On Jan 06, 2013 at 11:50 pm #
NY Bella says:Love those root bear colored beads! Fab design, Julie!
On Jan 06, 2013 at 11:57 pm #
Peggy3 says:Pretty. The silk ribbon adds a nice touch.
On Jan 08, 2013 at 2:34 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Love these earthy colors! Mmmmmm bronzite, brown yummy!!