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N Taylor on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“What a nice, clean design. Both are winners. I have been working on jewelry…” read »
SquirrelGirl on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“These would definitely cheer me up, love them both! I have some of this sari silk…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Fantastic, I really like it.…” read »
T eudy on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“very pretty !…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Totally Teal”:“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
Mary S – Sweet Chick on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“Love them all!!…” read »
KSD on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
Kate on “Country Leaves”:“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
KSD on “Cultus Lake Market”:“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
KSD on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great design!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Grampa's old tree”:“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
KSD on “Country Leaves”:“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
Need4Beadz on “Country Leaves”:“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Bluebells”:“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
AllureofGemsGlamJulia on “Bluebells”:“Beautiful work
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Laud on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great job!…” read »
Laud on “Bluebells”:“These are as beautiful and delicate as your inspiration. Lovely work!…” read »
Randa D on “Connected to the Trees”:“I am in Love with your designs!!!…” read »
monicaocoatl on “Prince Moai”:“Thanks guys! When I have such amazing gems it's hard not to share with Jimmy. Thanks…” read »
Laud on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the cabochon and the way you mounted it--all works together. And what a clever use…” read »
Deb Harding on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“I love pearls!! Gorgeous necklace. Great painting also. Love the bird stoey. I have a bird…” read »
Deb Harding on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Love it. Good design and workmanship.…” read »
Deb Harding on “Grampa's old tree”:“Very pretty. The cabochon painting is very stylistic...I.can see why you love it...its beautiful & has…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Gorgeous pearl necklace and painting! Love it!…” read »
N Taylor on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“I love this look. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
N Taylor on “Grampa's old tree”:“Super nice. Love the set.…” read »
N Taylor on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“I went to HD yesterday and the folks in the tools section told me the key…” read »
N Taylor on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. For those looking for the dark wire, the same company that…” read »
N Taylor on “Bluebells”:“Oh my...I want them.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Totally Teal”:“Thank you!.. Yes Ann the ring is worked in a spiral.…” read »
J Putnam on “Rock and Roll Earrings”:“Are there instructions I am missing?…” read »
Lois D on “Bluebells”:“Gorgeous earrings; gorgeous flowers! Thanks for sharing both.…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Bluebells”:“Very pretty!…” read »
About this design:
Inspired by a fresh pick recently, picked out some beads with soft blue, teal, lime colors. Mostly LB's beads, some from local M's
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On May 24, 2013 at 9:57 pm
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On Jan 08, 2013 at 6:32 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Beautiful set
On Jan 08, 2013 at 6:43 pm #
Laud says:I could look at those colors all day. Beautiful!
On Jan 08, 2013 at 7:21 pm #
Asia says:Lovely
On Jan 08, 2013 at 8:19 pm #
Deb Harding says:Love it! What are the larger stripey bead? They are cool.
On Jan 08, 2013 at 9:46 pm #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:Thank you! Sometimes I get in a ‘design funk’ and go back to stringing. I was teaching a student and decided to make something at the same time.
Those larger beads are just matte glass beads I found at Michaels (where I teach).
On Jan 08, 2013 at 10:09 pm #
KatsAllThat says:I just love the colors in this one.
On Jan 08, 2013 at 11:59 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Cindy, this is so beautiful! Love the double-strand design and those matte green swirled beads are to die for!
On Jan 09, 2013 at 9:43 am #
Valley Girl says:Yes, this one is a winner for sure! Love it.
On Jan 09, 2013 at 10:38 am #
NY Bella says:What beautiful colors! Very nice!
On Jan 09, 2013 at 1:09 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Loverly set!
On Jan 09, 2013 at 3:45 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Love these colors and textures together!
On Jan 09, 2013 at 4:46 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Hello Spring Time! Great color and design!