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Chatter
on “Night Owl”:“That is so adorable, I love it!…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That owl is adorable! The whole piece looks mysterious and midnight-y,just right for your focal. Good…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“So pretty! Looks like a garden.…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“My favorite is the pendant in your big picture. It looks dramatic and tribal. The other…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patinas! The yellow beads are pretty, but I think a cooler color (mint, turquoise)…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“I love charm bracelets, and you have a really nice mix of elements. Cool ring, too!…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Loving the pinks balanced by the chunky chain. Good one!…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Thanks, Nancy!
…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“He's definately smiling!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I like the necklace either way. But I especially love the smiling pup! That's adorable.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“I too like the pendant but I like the whole necklace - very pretty - and…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“Very cool…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I forgot to add love the pics of the pups. Bottom pics looking like he's…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks Susie…” read »
on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Fantastic reworking!…” read »
- on “Simply Crystal”:
“Pretty!…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Very pretty! Love your patina work.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love the design and different textures in this. Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very pretty bracelet! Now is that petal beads or one whole flower bead?…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is a very pretty bracelet…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Deb here's a picture so you don't have to tilt your head, fuzzy though it is…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“LOL I have the greenish one too! Nice pendant for a good price.
Love what you…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“I almost ordered the greenish one. Do you like the color? I actually love the necklace.…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Elegant design, lovely colors!!!…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“TY I do too, I got another in a greenish yellow.…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Great design...I especially love the dragonfly pendant.…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Fabulous piece!!! I am partial to the look of different sizes, shapes, texture, and colors…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Lovely with perfect name!…” read »
- on “Plum Orchard”:
“This is so lovely! I love the inspiration behind the piece, and it depicts your story…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Becky! How are you? I totally get the idea...but I already redid. I like the new version…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“The metal came from Michaels. I cut it in half and curved it. Heated it…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Fabulous as usual!!
!!…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patina work! I just had a thought: what if you made the yellow…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Deb, your design style has a name: "Wing it"
It takes a special kind of…” read » - on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks! Peggy, I use Vintaj patina solutions and glaze. You can color anything with it!…” read »
- on “Sonya earrings”:
“The one on the left looks soo much like earth! Really cool!…” read »
on “Fairy Magic”:“I agree Nancy, love the stones and the rest comes later ! Thank you all for…” read »
- on “Pretty Pink”:
“Thank you all, ladies. Nancy, knew you'd love the pink tourmaline ! ...thanks too for…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Very pretty! Send has the tie dye look
Is that alcohol ink you used ? I…” read »
New Year Challenge
About this design:
These earrings are my entry into this month's Art Bead Scene challenge. Your entry needs to include at least one purchased art bead or made-by-you bead. I fell in love with this month's inspiration and would invite you to play along if you wish. There's still plenty of time to head over to Art Bead Scene and check out the simple requirements. Reveal day at the end of January.
Components:
Handmade poly clay beads, acrylic paints, brass beads and ear wires, seed beads, 4 ply waxed linen cordAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 07, 2013 at 6:42 pm #
Deb Harding says:Beautiful color…love these.
On Jan 07, 2013 at 6:54 pm #
Retro By Design says:Love, love, love these!!!
On Jan 07, 2013 at 7:12 pm #
Asia says:As always, simple yet beautiful
On Jan 07, 2013 at 7:31 pm #
KatsAllThat says:So very pretty…can’t wait to see all the entries.
On Jan 07, 2013 at 8:54 pm #
T Paul says:Gorgeous! Would wear these in a heart beat!!
On Jan 07, 2013 at 11:45 pm #
Julie Shane says:Love the beads you’ve created.
The teals and golds are perfect for the inspiration painting.
On Jan 08, 2013 at 1:57 am #
Nancy Mc says:Beautiful work! These have a exotic look to them. They look like something you might see when on vacation,in a far away place.
Lovely colors!!
On Jan 08, 2013 at 2:56 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Ohhhhh wonderful
On Jan 08, 2013 at 9:18 pm #
Lynn g says:They are so sweet, did you make the beads..
On Jan 09, 2013 at 11:28 am #
Valley Girl says:Love the color and the seed beads loops are fantastic! I hope you win!
On Jan 09, 2013 at 11:35 am #
Fresh Baked says:Thanks for the comments/compliments!
Hi, Lynn, yes, the beads started out as small lumps of white polymer clay. Stamped, baked, and painted with brown, teal, and gold acrylic paint. Sealed with a satin varnish.
Hi, Valley Girl, I love these kinds of jewelry challenges, because everyone wins…in a sense. Everyone just shows off their designs. There is a drawing for a couple of neat prizes though. Thinking of entering??
On Jan 09, 2013 at 12:11 pm #
Valley Girl says:I think it would be fun to check out… I have never entered a beading contest before… perhaps 2013 will be a year full of new challenges!
On Jan 09, 2013 at 3:37 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Lovely, FB!!