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- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very pretty bracelet! Now is that petal beads or one whole flower bead?…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is a very pretty bracelet…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Deb here's a picture so you don't have to tilt your head, fuzzy though it is…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“LOL I have the greenish one too! Nice pendant for a good price.
Love what you…” read »
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- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Becky! How are you? I totally get the idea...but I already redid. I like the new version…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“The metal came from Michaels. I cut it in half and curved it. Heated it…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Fabulous as usual!!
!!…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patina work! I just had a thought: what if you made the yellow…” read »
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“Deb, your design style has a name: "Wing it"
It takes a special kind of…” read » - on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks! Peggy, I use Vintaj patina solutions and glaze. You can color anything with it!…” read »
- on “Sonya earrings”:
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on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Very pretty! Send has the tie dye look
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The Wise Mermaid's Treasure
About this design:
Another stash piece. I got the Mermaid Wisdom pendant a long time ago with an idea in mind about what to do with it...I couldn't make it work, so it sat for a long time. I finally decided to string it with pretty beads that reminded me of the beach. My only regret is I didn't have a more organic looking clasp.
Components:
GGS Mermaid Wisdom pendant, Potato pearls, keishi pearls, crystals, MOP teeth, appetite, Aquamarine, pyrite,Czech glass, pearl drops, copper spacers, toggle clasp.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 19, 2013 at 5:00 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Your patience has been rewarded in a big way with this necklace! Love the ombre effect you’ve achieved in beading. Beautiful!
On Jan 19, 2013 at 5:01 pm #
Deb Harding says:Wow Susie…all I got to say is you have one great stash. Hmmm I actually see some shell beads that I also have…
Very pretty Susie.
On Jan 19, 2013 at 5:09 pm #
Julie Shane says:Very pretty. Love the subtle asymmetry in the beads. It looks like some patina paint on the pendant and toggle. Right? Blue or purple?
On Jan 19, 2013 at 5:10 pm #
Crazy Beader says:You achieved a magnificent balance among your elements – - it feels like a lovely, leisurely stroll along the beach ! Don’t worry about the clasp – - everyone’s eyes will focus on all the fabulous beads (and who looks at the back of your neck anyway ??)
On Jan 19, 2013 at 5:22 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Very beautiful!! Can you believe the Apatite bead was he first thing that grabbed my eye?
Something about that stone! Love the addition of the pearls,as well.
On Jan 19, 2013 at 5:36 pm #
Need4Beadz says:An eclectic mix that came together well. I love the colors, design– and the focal bead is superb. Great work!
On Jan 19, 2013 at 6:23 pm #
Medieval Momma says:I think the clasp looks fine, it doesn’t detract from the focal and it fits both color and size wise with the rest. I really like the finished product, one of my faves!
On Jan 19, 2013 at 6:34 pm #
Asia says:Susie, I love everything about this one, colors are just fantastic
On Jan 19, 2013 at 8:00 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Beautiful piece, Susie! Love the colors.
On Jan 19, 2013 at 8:07 pm #
Elis Mom says:Thank you so much!
Deb, my stash is the result of many years of bead purchases without alot of designing going on. I suppose I am a bead hoarder
Julie, no patina. It’s just the way the photos turned out!
CB, I wore a necklace the other day, and someone asked me point blank to see the clasp! I always try to be sure they are interesting, and even put them up front if possible! Thank you ever so much for the positive feedback!
On Jan 19, 2013 at 8:22 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Beautiful ocean colors and just perfect for the mermaid. Love it!
On Jan 19, 2013 at 8:41 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Wow Susie! Just WOW!
On Jan 19, 2013 at 11:03 pm #
Blooming Ideas says:The varied beads … color and texture on the necklace is just wonderful. Nice to have a stash to pull from. Every so often we have to break down and dip into that stash!
On Jan 20, 2013 at 10:11 am #
Valley Girl says:Very pretty… this necklace really makes a “Splash”!
On Jan 20, 2013 at 3:48 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:From a fellow beadhoarder to another this is a great design, Susie
On Jan 20, 2013 at 6:14 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Blooming Ideas: don’t you just hate it when we use up a precious member of the stash?
Susie, your stash is a beautiful collection. 
On Jan 20, 2013 at 6:41 pm #
Elis Mom says:Thanks, Becky! I still need to thin it out. I will be posting “stash designs” in the near future!
On Jan 20, 2013 at 7:55 pm #
Elis Mom says:Thanks, Frida! As one beadhoarder to another!
On Jan 21, 2013 at 9:35 am #
sunny chick says:Susie, I LOVE everything about this gorgeous design!