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on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“love how you're exploring so many beautiful variations with this technique, Julia....they all end up in…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Gorgeous!!…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“It is 3 strands of sari silk. The silk is knotted on either side of…” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“What a nice, clean design. Both are winners. I have been working on jewelry…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“These would definitely cheer me up, love them both! I have some of this sari silk…” read »
on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Fantastic, I really like it.…” read »
- on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“very pretty !…” read »
on “Totally Teal”:“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love them all!!…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
- on “Cultus Lake Market”:
“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great design!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Beautiful work
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on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great job!…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“These are as beautiful and delicate as your inspiration. Lovely work!…” read »
- on “Connected to the Trees”:
“I am in Love with your designs!!!…” read »
on “Prince Moai”:“Thanks guys! When I have such amazing gems it's hard not to share with Jimmy. Thanks…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Love the cabochon and the way you mounted it--all works together. And what a clever use…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“I love pearls!! Gorgeous necklace. Great painting also. Love the bird stoey. I have a bird…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Love it. Good design and workmanship.…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Very pretty. The cabochon painting is very stylistic...I.can see why you love it...its beautiful & has…” read »
- on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Gorgeous pearl necklace and painting! Love it!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“I love this look. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Super nice. Love the set.…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I went to HD yesterday and the folks in the tools section told me the key…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. For those looking for the dark wire, the same company that…” read »
A Thing Called Love I Think
About this design:
A little kind of abstract heart made by me, brasswire soldering and painted, with a glossy finish. The actual beading design feels a bit oriental to me, lots of color :D
Components:
Garnet, Golden Pyrite, Amethyst, Blue Goldstone, Raku (focal) Czech, SeedBeads, Gunmetal, Vintaj Brass beads, chain n clasp, Irish waxed linen. From LB Freshwater Pearls, Soft Flex gold plated stringing wire, Brass wire, Acrylic Color. My Stach, though the string wire LB now carries ;)Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 12, 2013 at 4:46 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:One of my babies help me! Kitty Ready
On Jan 12, 2013 at 4:46 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:helped me*
On Jan 12, 2013 at 4:56 pm #
Julie Shane says:This is awesome Frida. LOVE the mix of beads and colors. LOVE LOVE the dangles on the Irish waxed linen. And LOVE LOVE LOVE your enthusiastic helper!
On Jan 12, 2013 at 5:31 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Berry juicy!
Yumm…
On Jan 12, 2013 at 6:13 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Thank you Julie and Julia
On Jan 12, 2013 at 6:29 pm #
Laud says:The colors are lively and fresh. Love the heart you made!
On Jan 12, 2013 at 7:05 pm #
Blooming Ideas says:Lots of pretty colors and texture! Way cool heart too! A delightful bracelet!
On Jan 12, 2013 at 7:38 pm #
NY Bella says:This bracelet is fab, Frida! Rustic with great colors! That heart is so cool!
On Jan 12, 2013 at 7:48 pm #
Asia says:LOL, Frida, didn’t you say that hearths are not your friends, great colors and the hearth of course is a statement
On Jan 12, 2013 at 7:57 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Thank you my dear ladies
Asia hahahaha
If I remember right I also wrote that it sometimes happened 
I would have written that in the text about the design, that I have done something very unusual. I forgot.
On Jan 12, 2013 at 7:59 pm #
Asia says:On Jan 13, 2013 at 1:20 am #
Little Round Chick says:Love the bright and cheerful colors you’ve used and the heart is a nice rustic touch. As for the cat it looks all snugly and warm and I’m sure it is a marvelous helper. They usually are….
On Jan 13, 2013 at 8:04 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Thank you Nancy
This piece actually kind of makes me happy, think it’s the colors, a bit wild.
On Jan 13, 2013 at 9:05 am #
Deb Harding says:It is very cool Frida. Your heart is untraditional and gives your bracelet a modern edge which compliments your colors nicely. I also love your jewelry assistant!
On Jan 13, 2013 at 11:36 am #
Elis Mom says:Frida, this is so colorful and happy! It’s definately love!
Cute kitty, too!
On Jan 13, 2013 at 1:26 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Love the wild randomness of this design and the eyecatching colors! I can’t believe kitty can sleep next to that brightness!
The heart is very cool.
On Jan 13, 2013 at 2:46 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Thank you
Hmmm I’m thinking if this design needs something more? That heart I’m not totally ok with it. Hmmmm hmmm
Kitty Ready is so used to all shiny stuff
He loves when I doing art or beading.