The Design Gallery
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Chatter
on “Sonya earrings”:“I agree with you both, I thought the same after I'd looked at them again!…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Gorgeous!!!…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Gorgeous set - love it.…” read »
on “Banded Together”:“Very funky and cool!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Your patina work is so cool - you are very talented! I love the turquoise beads…” read »
on “carry that weight”:“Hi! Do you have some for sale? Thanks!…” read »
- on “Lovely Impression”:
“Thanks for the useful info Lisa. What is KO thread and how do you work…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Now I see it, both are nice. I like your most recent design also. …” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Great job, I admire all the hard work it took.…” read »
on “A Little Vintage”:“Beautifully done.…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Thanks Becky. No it came out as is the first time.…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Love the look of this.The fringe of the sari is pretty, then the shine with the…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Susie I got both kinds...the uncarded and the regular. One is mostly one color & looks…” read »
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 »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks guys! I had a few days off last week, and I spent them cuddling with…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Love it!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “A Little Vintage”:
“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 »
Western Allure
About this design:
Just a western inspired piece
Components:
Turquoise, silver plated wire beads and a pewter pendant.Additional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jan 12, 2013 at 2:10 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:What a beautiful necklace/earring set! Love turquoise & silver together & your design is wonderful! Welcome to the Design Gallery!
P.S. Who are the people I see reflected in your close-up photo? tee hee…..
Actually, your photos are great!
On Jan 12, 2013 at 9:18 am #
Julie Shane says:Beautiful! Lots of interesting details between each stone bead. The pendant is gorgeous.
On Jan 12, 2013 at 9:46 am #
Deb Harding says:The pendant is beautiful…definitely gets your attention. Love the color of your turquoise stones.
On Jan 12, 2013 at 10:48 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:Wow! This is gorgeous! Lynn–why are you awake at 2 a.m.???
On Jan 12, 2013 at 1:26 pm #
NY Bella says:Gorgeous set!
On Jan 12, 2013 at 3:20 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Becky, I’m usually awake waaaaay into the wee hours as I don’t sleep well — plus, I’ve always been a night owl.
On Jan 12, 2013 at 5:57 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Beautiful
On Jan 12, 2013 at 6:46 pm #
Blooming Ideas says:The western flavor is undeniable. A bold and beautiful piece. The pendant adds the right amount of femininity!
On Jan 12, 2013 at 7:38 pm #
Asia says:Love the colors, beautiful set
On Jan 12, 2013 at 8:13 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Beautiful work
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On Jan 12, 2013 at 11:01 pm #
Laud says:Delicious pendant, and you were so wise to keep the rest simple and elegant.
On Jan 13, 2013 at 2:23 am #
Little Round Chick says:One of my favorite color combinations. Great design and well done.
On Jan 16, 2013 at 11:40 pm #
Sylvia N says:The stones are some of my favorite’s plus the colors are rich.Great combination!