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on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Wow! Those beads are gorgeous! Love the color.
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on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Definitely one of those "why didn't I think of that" ideas...super clever and super cute!…” read »
- on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Classy!
…” read » - on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Super design. Great tree, too!
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on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Exquisite design as well as those gorgeous beads. You did an excellent job. I love…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Fantastic design. Love it!
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“Great design! Great flowers, too!
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“Wow! I love all of that teal and it makes a gorgeous bracelet. Great…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Thanks for the suggestion Chelsea. I haven't done much etching so this would be a…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Yes, the wire is dead soft KSD. At 14 gauge anything but dead soft would…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Thanks everybody for all the compliments. I've had this little pendant & the pearls sitting on…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Cute recycle!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“I have this pendant also and I just finished making a necklace with it. It…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“These are cool!…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Those stones look gorgeous, as does your design!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“Love it Deb! That pendant looks great with those pearls.…” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“These look like so much fun!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“I wanna come to YOUR house! MY patio needs CPR!…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Oh my goodness, Deb, another of your beautiful creations. I really like that leaf; the 1"…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Dittos to everything said. The miracle of Creation is showcased in your pieces!…” read »
- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“What a fantastic and clever idea!! The name is so fitting; love the colors.…” read »
- on “TY”:
“Love this type of design which allows for the beads/components to stand out. Can this be…” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Absolutely fabulous stones--and the triangular pendant is perfect. Gorgeous piece!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“That pendant is a sensational color. Looks great with the beads you chose. Oh, and kudos…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Exquisite!…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Close....Ottawa! lol! Lucky you living in the city with some of the best bead stores…” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“This is stunning.....love the blue lace agate!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“I love this Deb! It's so delicate-- and even if the leaf is only 1"...the…” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Yes, I agree with Deb, they are lovely in the photo.wish I could see them in…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“So pretty! This is one of my favs!…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“You must live in Montreal!! LOL!! And freaking cold too darn!!
Same here! …” read »- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Well if they are even prettier than the photos then they must be drop dead gorgeous.…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Love thgese Lynda. Beautiful and rustic! Will give the tute a look!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“I too am a huge fan of annealed steel wire for jewelry projects. After removing…” read »
- 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 »
About this design:
I love the pattern in this focal and the tourmilated quartz echoed the same random patterns.
Components:
Agate focal, Tourmilated quartz ovals,pillows & sticks,gold lined crystal seed beads, Jet crystal rondelles and small onyx beads.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Feb 01, 2013 at 8:02 am #
Nancy Mc says:This is a beautiful set. Tour Quartz is wonderful,and it goes so well with the other beads. Your focal bead is to die for!
This would look great with a basic white shirt and black pants. I think black/white is so chic and sharp.
On Feb 01, 2013 at 8:09 am #
DbnRose says:Thank you Nancy
On Feb 01, 2013 at 8:51 am #
Kate says:Hey, I recognize that pendant! Wonderful set!
On Feb 01, 2013 at 9:00 am #
Blooming Ideas says:Gorgeous Set! The varied shapes gives it a very pleasing visual interest. The gold accents are a great choice!
On Feb 01, 2013 at 9:44 am #
JenniferLynn says:Beautiful. Perfect Name, too!! I love those sticks!!
On Feb 01, 2013 at 9:46 am #
Valley Girl says:Very pretty. Love it!
On Feb 01, 2013 at 10:36 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Lovely set!
On Feb 01, 2013 at 11:20 am #
Medieval Momma says:This is the kind of black ice for me!
On Feb 01, 2013 at 11:46 am #
Deb Harding says:Fabulous! Love your patternless pattern…all the various shapes are interesting.
On Feb 01, 2013 at 12:17 pm #
JC Hamm says:Wow, what a beautiful set, I LOVE it. Stunning!!!!!!!
On Feb 01, 2013 at 4:57 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Beautiful
Cool asymmetry!
On Feb 01, 2013 at 7:09 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:You found the perfect setting for that beautiful focal stone.
On Feb 01, 2013 at 9:27 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Absolutely beautiful!
On Feb 01, 2013 at 10:48 pm #
NY Bella says:Beautiful set!
On Feb 02, 2013 at 4:35 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Gorgeous and elegant!
On Feb 02, 2013 at 10:00 pm #
Laud says:Beautiful. Everything works wonderfully together. That small touch of the leaf bail echoing the stick pieces is just perfect.