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Ann-a706 on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Spectacular! Wanda you out did your self. A choice peace of art.…” read »
Crazy Beader on “Plum Orchard”:“Fabulous design - - and I loved the description of your inspiration and the details of…” read »
Crazy Beader on “Violets”:“This is just so gorgeous, Laud ! And your photos are great (as always) -…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:“Thank you all for the lovely comments.
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Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Omigosh Wanda.... I do not have the words to adequately express just how awesome this peace…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Violets”:“Laud, here's a link I found from Artbeads - dunno if its what you want -…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Violets”:“So gorgeous! And ditto to what everyone else said. I want one
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Nancy Mc on “Violets”:“Maybe this will work. http://fusionbeadsblog.com/2013/05/02/announcing-all-new-swarovski-elements-crystal-color-blends/…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Amazon Blues”:“Very pretty and organic look here. I like the light/dark pattern,and the little splash of bright…” read »
Nancy Mc on “ORANGE BRACELET”:“Just beautiful. What a great mix of materials. those chunky Carnelian are nice and juicy.
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Nancy Mc on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:“Yes..I agree with Granny. Professional is the perfect word. It has such nice balance.So many different…” read »
Deb Harding on “Ocean Fantasy”:“Your bracelet is just so absolutely awesome. I would love to learn how to do…” read »
N Taylor on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:“Beadinggma, Start with a nice chain. Each link in this is 6mmx5mm. Wire wrap three to…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Plum Orchard”:“I am speechless. How lovely in every respect.…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:“You've done an exquisite job on this - like already said, the colors, the bead mix,…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Leftovers”:“This is gorgeous. Sometimes using leftovers can give you the best pieces!…” read »
N Taylor on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:“Love this combination. Very nice looking piece.…” read »
Laud on “Violets”:“Y'know, I went looking for that Swarovski color combo and couldn't find it. Anyone have a…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Ocean Fantasy”:“Thanks for adding that pic. I love the pink and green sea glass. What an awesome…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Violets”:“Just exquisite. I agree with Rootware about the color combo. I've also seen the new Swarovski…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:“All I can say is wow!! That is a lot of work. It's just stunning!…” read »
Silvery Moon on “Ocean Fantasy”:“Hi Deb I have just added the other side…” read »
meowbeads on “Dragonfly for Kathy”:“I'm brand new to this sight and this is the first "eye candy" that really caught…” read »
Deb Harding on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:“Love that pendant! Great design altogether.…” read »

Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Leftovers”:“Gorgeous design! Love the gold with the deep rich colors.…” read »

beadinggma on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:“Love this, colors, beads, focal overall design is fabulous!!! Well done!…” read »
beadinggma on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:“I love this...I would like to make one as I love the style, but don't know…” read »
Cathy H Chocolate Chick on “Plum Orchard”:“This is beautiful! I love that tree pendant, but never knew how to incorporate other…” read »

Need4Beadz on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:“This is lovely...so elegant!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Plum Orchard”:“This is stunning! I love it, and hope you win the competition!…” read »

Eeka Mouse on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:“My fingers hurt imagining all those wrapped loops... but it looks GREAT!…” read »
Eeka Mouse on “Plum Orchard”:“This is a marvelous use of that tree!…” read »

RLMerder on “Plum Orchard”:“Yes I entered into the Vintaj Plum Orchard competition. There were many really beautiful entries!…” read »
About this design:
Old necklace I took apart. It was super long with a donut pendant and the tube beads and then smaller beads on either side on a leather cord. Then about 2 feet of empty leather cord. I made it in 1993. I even had a pair of cool drawstring cotten pants that perfectly matched long black/white beads.
Components:
Black wood beads. Black /white wood beads. Black seed beads. Gunmetal findings. Black suede cord. Griffen silk cord.Read the comments (or add your own)
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On May 18, 2013 at 7:11 am
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On Jan 22, 2013 at 4:27 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Very cute, Deb! I love all your little unexpected tweaks. So unique and so McGyver!
On Jan 22, 2013 at 4:39 pm #
Julie Shane says:Oh no! Becky, you spelled his name wrong! We were chastised the other night for such bad behavior! It’s MacGyver!
On Jan 22, 2013 at 4:41 pm #
Julie Shane says:Deb, Very nice. I like the suede cord inthe back and the little dangles add whimsy. It only take a couple special beads to make the whole necklace interesting.
On Jan 22, 2013 at 5:09 pm #
Deb Harding says:HaHaHaHaHaHa Thank you Julie for correcting Becky…I needed that laugh today.
Thanks for the compliments..
On Jan 22, 2013 at 6:30 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Fabulous!
On Jan 22, 2013 at 8:22 pm #
NY Bella says:Great design! Love it!
On Jan 22, 2013 at 8:25 pm #
Asia says:Love it
On Jan 22, 2013 at 9:02 pm #
Deb Harding says:Thanks Jolene Maria and Asia.
On Jan 22, 2013 at 9:09 pm #
Elis Mom says:Very nice! I also like all the danglies!
On Jan 23, 2013 at 12:07 am #
Peggy3 says:Great design. Love the wood
On Jan 23, 2013 at 6:24 am #
Deb Harding says:Thnks Susie.and.Peggy.
On Jan 23, 2013 at 6:57 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Another great wood necklace!
On Jan 23, 2013 at 8:09 am #
Deb Harding says:Thanks Frida and Good Morning. Or good lunch time for.you I guess.
On Jan 23, 2013 at 8:04 pm #
Laud says:The painted beads are so cool. I like all the textures and sizes, too.
On Jan 23, 2013 at 9:06 pm #
Deb Harding says:Thanks Laud. I think aftee 20 years.that necklace needed an update. I should have taken a before picture.
On Jan 24, 2013 at 10:02 am #
sunny chick says:Oh, I love this! Fabulous elements and arrangement.
On Jan 24, 2013 at 10:25 am #
Deb Harding says:Thank you Martha.