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on “Butterfly Dance”:“Very intriguing. This piece just has so much going on! I don't think I could do…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Nancy's back with another beautiful bracelet. Copper & green...perfect.…” read »
on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“Very pretty! The blue is so saturated and vibrant.…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Yay! What a great neighbor! I especially like the 1st pair w/ the patina and the…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Stunning!!…” read »
on “Yellow Dragonfly”:“Where did my capital "I's" go??? They were there when I was typing...why would they turn…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I totally understand...but sometimes i let it sit for awhile where i cant see it. Then…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ditto ditto everyone else. Love that hammered copper focal!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Wow lucky you! I would probably get into doing metal working if I got that as…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“The bead weaving part is awesome. The whole necklace is very different and I like that.…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“P.S.--its so hard to tell in the pics what color the stones in the pendant are--they…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Beadinggma: the metal in this piece is antique gold color. I got the pendant on…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is just lovely! I love the design, especially the bead weaving...well done!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“FYI...I decided to host a little give away of a wire wrapped briolette necklace on my…” read »
on “Aurora Damask”:“About the swellegant patinas.. not hard just difficult to determine when you are done letting it…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks, ladies! If you do give the tutorial a try out and have a minute…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“Beautiful pendant and chain goes well with design. What kind of metal is it?…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Thanks Deb, nice to know you know how I feel about a redo. I am…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Love this green with copper. Awesome!…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Love the new shapes, Nancy. This gift will be keeping you busy for quite awhile!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Beautiful!! I just went & looked at your tute. While I haven't tried it yet I…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Oooh, I love the look of that wire against the glass. It makes me think of…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Great colors…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“LOVE IT!!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I do like it. Not as much as the blue but aqua blue is my fave…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“Lovely set!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Pretty!…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“FABULOUS!!!
…” read »- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“These are pretty!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“LOVELY!…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“LOvely !…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“These are adorable!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Love this Nancy!…” read »
Heart of Gold!
About this design:
A Valentines Heart that can be worn year round.
Components:
A reclaimed antique gold puff heart pendant surrounded by gold crystals and assorted beadsAdditional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jan 15, 2013 at 5:49 pm #
Laud says:What a gorgeous focal! I like the arrangement of the crystals and smooth stones. Fine job!
On Jan 15, 2013 at 6:19 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Very cool!
On Jan 15, 2013 at 7:00 pm #
Two Old Beaddies says:love it, like the mix of shapes and textures
On Jan 15, 2013 at 7:08 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Lovely heartdesign! Like that you have used yellow to go with the focal
On Jan 15, 2013 at 7:14 pm #
Asia says:Love the pendant and the colors
On Jan 15, 2013 at 7:34 pm #
Valley Girl says:Thank you for the lovely comments!
On Jan 15, 2013 at 7:42 pm #
NY Bella says:So pretty!
On Jan 15, 2013 at 8:16 pm #
Deb Harding says:That is a beautiful heart. I love the crystals.and.beads you have chosen for it.
On Jan 15, 2013 at 8:36 pm #
Elis Mom says:Love the focal and the asymetrical design. Nice!
On Jan 15, 2013 at 9:02 pm #
Peggy3 says:Very nice. I ‘m not really a heart person but I love this. Who woulda thunk yellow with a heart focal? Great job. Very eyecatching
On Jan 15, 2013 at 10:41 pm #
Sylvia N says:I love filigree and this heart is so pretty.It’s great that it can be worn year round.
On Jan 16, 2013 at 1:03 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:This is so lovely! The colors work very well with the gold heart & I love the asymmetrical design!
On Jan 16, 2013 at 9:14 am #
Valley Girl says:I am not very good with asymmetrical…it just bugs me to do it but i love the look of it…i am trying to push myself to think outside tbe box…you know live on the edge a bit!
On Jan 16, 2013 at 9:17 am #
Valley Girl says:By the way “two old beaddies” i love your name…it cracks me up! And the avatar is perfect!
On Jan 16, 2013 at 5:47 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:So pretty!