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on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Love it! Exquisite beads.…” read »
on “Prince Moai”:“These pieces are just stunning!!!!! Love looking at the lovely projects beaders have done..it is…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“You could always start learning etching! I find that 16g through 20g copper makes some of…” read »
on “Violet Tendril Earrings”:“Wonderful use of the sari silk ribbons! Love the earrings! I'm so glad lucite is not…” read »
on “Lovely Impression”:“KO thread is used without a needle because of the stiffness of it. At Lima beads…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks Lynda and Kate!
I'll take a closer look at Swellegant.
Lynda, thank you for the…” read » 
on “Prince Moai”:“Great looking pieces Jimmy is wearing. The nuggets are gorgeous.
…” read »
on “Prince Moai”:“I have a huge crush on Jimmy too and he loves wearing all the blink. LOL…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Hi, Mary. There are other ways to get the oxidized look without the smell of…” read »
on “Simply Crystal”:“Wow! Simply gorgeous!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Mary S-- You could try using Swellegant instead of LOS. These are slightly acidic and shouldn't…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Wow! Blown away. Thanks for all the pics. Wow!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Great earrings. Can't wait to see what you do with the 16g.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Wanda, I really like this. Love the Butterfly theme and admire all the hard work…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Please let Jimmy know that he is my first on-line crush. Love a guy who…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Thank you all. Let me share with you, brass is the hardest metal I have worked…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautiful! Fabulous pendant...makes for a beautiful necklace.…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Dream is the perfect word to use for this set. Oh my gosh!!!!!…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Much fabulocity here. I'm a huuuuuge Aqua nugget fan. They look great with Quartz.It has such…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks for that tutorial,FB. I would never have guessed about the "loop first" method. I'll give…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“I read your tute and found it very easy to follow! And must agree with Kate and…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Love that color! Great design, too.
…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“YUM! Can I have mine with shortbread? This is such a gorgeous technique, Julia,…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“No earrings for Prince Jimmy! I 'm wearing the earrings! LOL Thank you very much! These…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Blue with brass. What more could anyone want? Great design.
…” read » - on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“My kind of color! Love the design, too! Isn't it great to have a stash when…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Mmmmmm, yummy color! Love it!
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Kate is right, It definitely has that "industrial chic" look. Great color, excellent design! …” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Thanks so much everyone. When I designed this I was thinking that the butterflies were skipping…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Great Pendant! Love it! If you aren't sure about the design, put it away for a…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Instant summer! Love 'em!
…” read » - on “Butterfly Dance”:
“You should be pleased. You have made a unique and lovely design.
…” read » - on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Glorious color and a great design!
…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“Guys can be such a pain. I'm sure ear rings would look great even if…” read »
- on “Just Plum Pretty”:
“This is a gorgeous piece! Love the purple against the Vintaj. Just beautiful!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! I keep thinking I'll get tired of making these…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Hey, thanks everyone. Cindy, I'm not sure what I'll do with the 16g but…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Love the way you used heart gems to go with the pendant, for the earrings. Great…” read »
on “Tranquility”:“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Darling!…” read »
Thanks to Julie S. and Deb H.
About this design:
Having fun with the stretch bracelets.
Thanks to Julie and Deb,for their helpful advice on focal beads,etc. Once you start,it's hard to stop!
Components:
Glass,Shell Pearls,Crystals,from Lima. Also some Nice 10MM faceted Garnets from Lima,with Amethyst,Swarovski pearls,crystals,and all sorts of other stones.Additional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jan 29, 2013 at 2:55 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Nancy — WOW! I love all of these great designs & color combos!
On Jan 29, 2013 at 6:57 am #
Deb Harding says:Oh my gosh!!!! They are all so cute, fantastic, colorful.
I love them all….but I really love that purple one with the silver focal bead and the green one with the pave bead. And the photo top left with the pale lavender pearls and purple crystals…okay…I just love them all.
On Jan 29, 2013 at 9:56 am #
Peggy3 says:So pretty. Love them all.
You’ve been busy
On Jan 29, 2013 at 11:10 am #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:The bracelets are awesome! What are they displayed on?
On Jan 29, 2013 at 11:18 am #
Fresh Baked says:Somebody’s having some great fun! Especially drawn to the last one…with the orange faceted rounds. Photo with the book page is great.
On Jan 29, 2013 at 11:49 am #
NY Bella says:These are all so fun and cool!
On Jan 29, 2013 at 11:50 am #
Nancy Mc says:Thanks so much,ladies. Deb..the Garnet and Amethyst is my fav too. Garnets are very dark,but so earthy looking.
Chicky Suz..believe it or not,they’re displayed on a paper towel roll that I turned sideways.
(very artistic photography huh?)
Here’s another shot of the Pearls with Crystals. They’re all Swarovski componants,and are actually a champagne color. Love the big honkin checkerboard crystal in the center. Yum yum!
On Jan 29, 2013 at 12:24 pm #
JC Hamm says:I love them all,I would have a hard time making a choice.Great pics as well. I have such a time trying to get good shots of my work..:)
On Jan 29, 2013 at 12:26 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Oh Fresh Baked..thanks for the photo compliment. I really appreciate it. The beads are all Lima glass. 10+12MM. (In case your’e interested). The colors are Dark Topaz,and Mid Amethyst.
On Jan 29, 2013 at 12:28 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Oops..here they are in a better light.
On Jan 29, 2013 at 2:57 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:oooooh ahhhhh!! Love all the stretchy sparklies!!!!
On Jan 29, 2013 at 2:58 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:I just got back from Michaels and they had those multi iridescent paves. I resisted so far….
On Jan 29, 2013 at 3:23 pm #
Ann-a706 says:You are good. I just do not go in, I have a desk full of beads to use us and I keep ordering more.$$$$
On Jan 29, 2013 at 3:27 pm #
Laud says:These are all so pretty, I can’t decide which I like best, though it’s probably the purple or the dark green. If you’re making these to sell, I think you’ll do well.
On Jan 29, 2013 at 6:17 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:These are all lovely!
On Jan 29, 2013 at 6:45 pm #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:Lots of lovlies! Wow, I have to echo that – Wow!
On Jan 29, 2013 at 7:30 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Thank you for all your lovely comments.
On Jan 29, 2013 at 8:06 pm #
Elis Mom says:Nancy, I love them all! I can’t pick a fav!
On Jan 29, 2013 at 9:29 pm #
gembeans says:THe bracelets are spectacular, but the paper towel roll as a holder is almost as good!
On Jan 30, 2013 at 4:25 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Ohhh you have been busy!! Great designs
On Mar 01, 2013 at 12:58 pm #
Jerzy girl says:Paper towel roll?! Fantastic! This solves the problem of how I’m going to show my bracelets at my first table at a craft fair, or anywhere for that matter, in May.
On Apr 28, 2013 at 10:16 am #
Michelle says:These are great Nancy ! I love the amethyst with the silver that is nice. I have made quite a lot of stretchy bracelets too, I had some nice tiny, tiny seed pearls and put these in between 4mm pearls and it looks quite daninty !