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on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Great design and cheery colors. Great Way to repurpose…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“Very pretty design. The pendant is great and of I love pearls. I love how you used…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Thanks so much everyone....I appreciate your comments!…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Clever idea that turned out really cute.…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Beautiful design, Deb!…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Great partners for the pendant. I really like how the pendant & coordinating dangles hang from…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Lucky you to get such a great gift! Love the earrings!…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Nancy, these earrings are wonderful! Such a clever idea!
…” read »- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Nancy, you've created another stunning cuff! Love green & copper together!
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on “Pistachio Spring”:“This delicate green necklace is perfect for Spring. Love it!
…” read »- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“Party time! Fabulous cheerful ear rings!
…” read » - on “Country Leaves”:
“Love the copper and leaves. Excellent Design!
…” read » - on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love your bracelets especially the leather one.
…” read » - 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!
…” read » - on “Bluebells”:
“Great design! Great flowers, too!
…” read » - on “Totally Teal”:
“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 »
Double Wrap Blingy Bracelet
About this design:
I thought the DuckTape was SO pretty!
Components:
Grey pearls. Peridot chips. Crystal beaded-beads. Irish waxed linen. Shiny button. "Spacer beads" made from DuckTape.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Feb 14, 2013 at 6:44 am #
Need4Beadz says:This is fabulous! Duct Tape huh? I had no idea! Pure genius!
On Feb 14, 2013 at 7:42 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:So cool!!!! LOVE the duct tape and your extremely insspired idea!!
On Feb 14, 2013 at 7:59 am #
Deb Harding says:Love this Julie. Those spacer beads are fantastic. I’ve seen all that cool decorative duct tape in Walmart. My Mom and I were trying to figure out what we could do with it. I didn’t think of this at all!!
On Feb 14, 2013 at 9:00 am #
JenniferLynn says:I thought it couldn’t get any more creative w/the flyswatter, but I was wrong. You have an incredible and frugal mind.!
On Feb 14, 2013 at 9:57 am #
NY Bella says:Okay, now I really am freaked out, Julie! Duck tape? LOL
I love this!
On Feb 14, 2013 at 12:29 pm #
OK Jacki says:who knew?!? Julie, i’m amazed at everyone’s repurposed pieces…but I espeically love the duck tape creation. Way cool (at our house, I always say “give my hubby a roll of duck tape and a hammer and he can fix anything”…guess i’ll have to lay claim to my own duck tape. Great idea!!
On Feb 14, 2013 at 7:51 pm #
Asia says:A duct tape? Never new they make them so pretty, great idea
On Feb 14, 2013 at 8:07 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Fabulous
Love that duck tape! I have seen turtorials how to make beads out of duck tape 
On Feb 14, 2013 at 8:38 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Very cool! You are a genius!
On Feb 14, 2013 at 9:43 pm #
Elis Mom says:Too cool!