The Design Gallery
Follow along with step-by-step beading projects and share your designs with beaders around the world—it’s quick & easy!
Chatter
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 » - on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love this!! Between you and Deb and like she said, Asia, I have enough inspiration to…” read »
About this design:
The stones in this piece remind me of lichen found on rocks, hence the name.
Components:
Rhyolite focal, Ocean jasper ovals, Olive jade twist beads,Goldstone sticks and small rounds and African opal small rounds.Additional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jan 26, 2013 at 9:26 am #
JenniferLynn says:Soooo Pretty!! The goldstone really makes the Rhyolite pop!
I like those twist beads to and the earrings are lovely as well!!
On Jan 26, 2013 at 9:57 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:Beyond fabulous!! I Love these colors by themselves but together like this they are fantastic! excellent design!
On Jan 26, 2013 at 10:03 am #
Deb Harding says:Fantastic! The goldstone accents really make each stone stand out.
Love the graduated design.
On Jan 26, 2013 at 12:17 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Great design! You have highlighted these beautiful stones perfectly.
On Jan 26, 2013 at 12:39 pm #
Peggy3 says:Lovey design. The goldstone is gorgeous
On Jan 26, 2013 at 12:45 pm #
Laud says:Lovely stones, and your arrangement brings out their beauty. Agree that the goldstone is key–so pretty.
On Jan 26, 2013 at 2:12 pm #
Julie Shane says:Beautiful mix of stones with similar colors and markings. I think your title is perfect!
On Jan 26, 2013 at 4:41 pm #
Elis Mom says:I agree with everyone. Very pretty. Love the rhyolite and goldstone!
On Jan 26, 2013 at 7:05 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Ohhh ryholite yumyummyyum design!!
On Jan 26, 2013 at 9:56 pm #
Medieval Momma says:Beautiful contrast of colors! The stones are fabulous!
On Jan 27, 2013 at 2:35 am #
DbnRose says:Thank you everyone for your kind comments. I am really proud of the way this one turned out.
On Jan 29, 2013 at 9:26 am #
Lulu Lynn says:Gorgeous piece…love the colors and varied stone sizes.