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on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“Funny, Deb Harding, I borrowed the book from the library because of one of your posts…” read »
on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:“I think them! Love the color combination. They would go with everything.…” read »
on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:“Inspiring me about what to do with all my smaller chips, stones, etc! Extra nice design…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Both the flowers and the earrings are beautiful! Great job capturing the feel of the real…” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“Those leaves are gorgeous...this bracelet is a perfect setting for.them.…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“I have that same book....its awesome isn't it? You did an excellant job on the leather…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“Fantastic job...you definitely captured the look of your flowers. I seriously want your flowers...lol.…” read »
- on “first”:
“Its not just you. This has happened to me twice. There was an upload problem...it took…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Thank you ladies, so glad you like them
…” read »- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Thank you all ~ glad you like them !
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on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“You can't beat black with silver and pearls! Great designs!…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“love how you're exploring so many beautiful variations with this technique, Julia....they all end up in…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Gorgeous!!…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“It is 3 strands of sari silk. The silk is knotted on either side of…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“What a nice, clean design. Both are winners. I have been working on jewelry…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“These would definitely cheer me up, love them both! I have some of this sari silk…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Fantastic, I really like it.…” read »
- on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“very pretty !…” read »
on “Totally Teal”:“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love them all!!…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
- on “Cultus Lake Market”:
“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Beautiful work
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Last Mango in Paris
About this design:
I found these beads at BigLots of all places! They were a major bargain, and I just had to adopt them!
Components:
Mango, Amber, clear, olive & orange acrylic beads, flexible wire and toggle clasp.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jan 30, 2013 at 3:53 pm #
Crazy Beader says:What a great title and cute necklace !
On Jan 30, 2013 at 4:12 pm #
Deb Harding says:Cool beans…I mean beads…lol. I dont blame you for adopting them .I’ve gotten stuff there before. Swarovski crystal elements of all things…and some.copper beads. I do love a bargain.
On Jan 30, 2013 at 5:51 pm #
JenniferLynn says:I drive by Big Lots almost every day. One day I need to make it a point to stop in especially if they have great beads like you found. Great design!
On Jan 30, 2013 at 6:10 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Oh how pretty,and tutti fruity delicious. I especially like the fact that the bigger beads are carved. Acrylics are really fun. Who would ever guess a piece this nice was born in Big Lots. ;+)
On Jan 30, 2013 at 6:22 pm #
Nancy Mc says:PS..Rowdygirl,the name is also hilarious!
On Jan 30, 2013 at 9:10 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Great colors!
On Jan 30, 2013 at 9:12 pm #
Peggy3 says:the colors are awesome
On Jan 30, 2013 at 9:35 pm #
KatsAllThat says:Really nice…I had no idea Big Lots would have beads. I’ll have to check mine out! Great job.
On Jan 30, 2013 at 11:03 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Wow, yet another store to put on my bead shopping tour. Love the colors in this necklace! Reminds me of the beautiful Indian corn you see in the fall.
On Jan 31, 2013 at 12:20 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Crazy Beader is right…What a great name for the piece! Love, love, love the color and the design and of course the title.
On Jan 31, 2013 at 7:22 pm #
Julie Shane says:Great colors. Lots of different sizes and shapes. This is TOO much fun for a summertime dress!
On Jan 31, 2013 at 8:06 pm #
NY Bella says:Fab colors! Fab piece!
On Feb 01, 2013 at 2:21 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Looks yuummy! Great design
On Feb 01, 2013 at 7:16 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:A great name goes a long way. Fun necklace, too!