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on “Fancy Circutry”:“I think it's clever and cool. Good job!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Looks bright and happy to me. Love the colors!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“You've really shown the beauty of the stones. Good one!…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“I love the way you have the pendant accented. Very very nice.…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Beautiful. The middle looks like little berries.…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Nice!…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“So pretty, Deb! I have some of the sari silk yarn(mine's not as pretty as yours!),…” read »
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“Very cool!!!…” read »
on “Ode to a Rose”:“This is really sweet.…” read »
on “My MacGyver Heart”:“I love it!!The teal wire is a great touch!…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“No coiled wire here. Just wrapped it around the yarn in various places.…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Is that one more of your coiled wire bead creations on there, too?
Love it…” read » - on “Ode to a Rose”:
“This is darling!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Perfect! Not too little, not too much!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“Definitely rock-your-socks blue!
…” read » - on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Lovely necklace! I think it looks perfect! and you are a sweetie to take in fosters!…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“Absolutely adorable! There is nothing I would ever touch on this design!! Did you rearrange it…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“These are so frickin' cool!!!! I really really like the flat wire you wrapped into the…” read »
- on “Banded Together”:
“All just groovy, baby! These put me back into flower child mode!
…” read » - on “Simply Crystal”:
“Lovely and elegant! You can wear it with anything!…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Wanda, your comment had me in stitches!!! (they cost HOW muuch, dear? ) OMG I…” read »
- on “Tranquility”:
“Great job! I love the kyanite and I can totally see why those pearls are your…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love this, Susie!! I do think after seeing the redo that I like the turquoise better…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“I love it, Cindy! I agree with Kate!
…” read » - on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love this!! Between you and Deb and like she said, Asia, I have enough inspiration to…” read »
- on “Sonya earrings”:
“I thought the same thing as Deb.
Love the design!…” read » - on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Oh my gosh again at your dogs!!! Eli has such an adorable smile.…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Thank you all for your kind words. I am working on the greenish yellow dragonfly pendant…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“TY you all, I am glad you like it.…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“The new design is shown in the first two pictures and the old is the second…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is very pretty. I like how you used the lucite flowers.…” read »
- on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Thank you Laud. I fell in love with the pendant. I bought a bunch…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“If you haven't please post the new design. Would love to see it.…” read »
on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:“Very pretty pearls! I made a necklace like this one a couple years ago and had…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Thank you all for the wonderful comments. No the feathers were already on him. I have…” read »
- on “Violets”:
“Fantastic design! I agree when you're working on a stitching and weaving piece, take your time!…” read »
- on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Such a fabulous necklace! My daughter knows better than to throw away anything that could remotely…” read »
Bracelet to keep the company...
About this design:
To make a companion to the Turqouise Dominant necklace ;) ;)
Components:
Bohemian and Taho seed beads 6/0, copper.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 08, 2013 at 11:16 am #
Deb Harding says:Very nice Julia. They look lovely together.
LOL I just noticed…the cones you used look like the ones I turned into flowers.
On Jan 08, 2013 at 12:00 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Thank you, Debbie
Well… our creativity is endless!
On Jan 08, 2013 at 2:37 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:Lovely to look at- and I want to run my fingers over its texture!
On Jan 08, 2013 at 3:03 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Gorgeous colors
On Jan 08, 2013 at 4:11 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Thank you Eeka and Frida
)
Eeka, it is silky (kind of…)
On Jan 08, 2013 at 7:23 pm #
Asia says:Another beauty from the kumihimo queen
On Jan 08, 2013 at 7:52 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Oh my goodness, Asia!
Thank You!!!
I am just a kumihimo addict… I should be painting instead the last painting I did was in November
;(
We are going to Moscow in the middle of February ( if we will get the visa…) and I prommised a couple of painting for my daughter in law… ha…
On Jan 08, 2013 at 7:57 pm #
Asia says:Then get on it, get really warm clothes when you go, February can be very nasty there! I’m sure you will get the visa.
On Jan 08, 2013 at 8:04 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Yes, February is brutal there and I do not own a fur coat but, I do have a down one and will take my wools… he-he…
On Jan 08, 2013 at 9:15 pm #
Lynn g says:Those both are beautiful!! And hope you get to go..
On Jan 08, 2013 at 9:51 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Thank You, Lynn
)))
On Jan 09, 2013 at 7:58 am #
Judith Ann Boyer says:Julia, your pieces are outstanding! I wish I could bead this way…my patience would not last!
Gorgeous girl! Really beautiful 
On Jan 09, 2013 at 10:42 am #
NY Bella says:I drool everytime time I see your Kumihimo pieces, Julia! This one is no exception! I just started doing kumihimo with beads and so far have produced nothing!! I keep having to unravel!! Dropping beads, etc. LOL Practice, practice! You are my inspiration!
On Jan 09, 2013 at 10:51 am #
Cathy H Chocolate Chick says:Very pretty, Julia! I love the copper and turquoise color combination!!!
On Jan 09, 2013 at 3:44 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:omg. this might just be the set that gets me off my butt to try this! Gorgeous, Julia!!!
On Jan 09, 2013 at 3:48 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Thank you, darlings!! Thank you, chickies :0 You all are my inspiration
On Jan 09, 2013 at 4:56 pm #
Little Round Chick says:I admire your skill, oh great Queen of Kumihimo. Both pieces make a fantastic set!
Don’t freeze in Russia. We would really miss your excellent kumihimo pieces.
On Jan 09, 2013 at 6:26 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Thank you , Nancy!
I am going there with two sets of kumihimo supplies , he-he for the presents to my daughter in law mother and sister. And of cause for me to play around…
Michael is sooooooooo upset that I do not paint for two month though…
On Jan 09, 2013 at 8:33 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Definitely a masterpiece set (can I say that?)!!
You are a gifted lady!!
Anyway you know what I mean