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Apple Blossoms
About this design:
This bracelet was inspired by Helen K's In the Wood Bracelet.
Components:
I used lime green and pink seed beads, Czech glass leaves, 4 strands waxed purple Irish linen cord, and toggle clasp that was free promotion from Lima Beads.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jan 10, 2013 at 5:43 pm #
Deb Harding says:Oh my gosh!!! It looks like apple blossoms!!! This absolutely adorable.
On Jan 10, 2013 at 6:55 pm #
Julie Shane says:This is TOO darn cute! Now I gotta try it!
Thanks for the inspiration. I think I’m going with baby blue… and a couple bellflowers!
On Jan 10, 2013 at 7:04 pm #
NY Bella says:OMG! This is so pretty! Gotta try it, too!
On Jan 10, 2013 at 7:11 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Lovely design!
On Jan 10, 2013 at 7:39 pm #
Kate says:Looks great!
On Jan 10, 2013 at 8:28 pm #
Asia says:Love this, just downloadad the tutorial for the wood bracelet today
On Jan 10, 2013 at 10:12 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Awesome! Have to try it!
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On Jan 10, 2013 at 11:09 pm #
Laud says:Love it!
On Jan 11, 2013 at 7:02 am #
Lois D says:Beautiful design, just lovely.
Wouldn’t this be a great idea for a design challenge at Lima Beads?
On Jan 11, 2013 at 9:09 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:This is gorgeous!!!!
On Jan 11, 2013 at 9:11 am #
Science Chick Runs Sibes says:Beautiful! Makes me dream of spring on this snowy day!
On Jan 11, 2013 at 10:26 am #
Kate says:@Lois D– I’ll say! I’d love to see how many different trees/themes could come from this technique
I love the creativity that’s just GUSHING from our beaders here!!
On Jan 11, 2013 at 12:01 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Just beautiful. Love the pink/green combination. Very nice toggle,as well!
On Jan 11, 2013 at 12:40 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Delicate and sweet! Love the pink and green together, too. This design tutorial could inspire so many more great bracelets.
On Jan 11, 2013 at 3:41 pm #
gembeans says:So,so adorable! And darn, I just deleted the (on sale) czech leafs from my cart… keep trying to cut back on beads but this proves that it’s just not possible!
On Jan 14, 2013 at 10:39 am #
Eeka Mouse says:brilliant adaptation!
On Mar 20, 2013 at 12:48 am #
Southern Belle says:so sweet, so perfect for spring, beautiful work
On Apr 20, 2013 at 12:19 am #
Granny Chick aka Nancy says:I think that this is my favorite of all. But I like so much of your work. You are very talented. Do you have a web site or do you sell at shows?