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on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Thank you, Lynda
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)))I love your comments always …” read » - on “Leopard w/ Spark-le”:
“I don't think I ever commented on this one. I really like it. It may be…” read »
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“Darling piece
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on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“I thought your tute was very good! Everybody's directions are a little different and I'm game…” read »
on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“So very pretty. I too love the brass & blue combo. The design is so 'clean'…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“You complimented your pendant well with the bead choices. Pretty!…” read »
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- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“I am such a fan of copper, and this design is fabulous! Just love the…” read »
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“Very pretty colors!…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“There is a lot going on in this pendant and it's all good fun! Love it!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Love the simplicity of the design. It really lets the wire wrapped beach glass take the…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“I'm amazed at your skill in this technique and with color! Just lovely.…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Love this bright blue and brass. So unusual!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Haven't the foggiest notion what those green stones are either. But they are gorgeously combined with…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Very Pretty! Your choices of stashed beads look great with the pendant.…” read »
on “Evergreen Copper”:“This is a fab piece. I love the textures and different beads and their random…” read »
on “Evergreen Copper”:“Gorgeous. ! I really like the big green stones…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“This is gorgeous! Love the brightness of the blue with the brass.…” read »
on “Violets”:“Thank you all! Stitching is therapeutic, I think. My background is embroidery, where pieces can take…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“I like the variations, particularly the larger magatamas near the center, which give focus to the…” read »
- on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Thanks a bunch for the lovely comments, it just inspires me more.
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“Thank you Mary and Cindy, very much
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on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Love, love, love this!!! So creative!…” read »
on “Beachey Bling”:“What a fantastic earthy look. Beach glass should be considered a gemstone. It's so mysterious to…” read »
- on “Tranquility”:
“Kyanite and Pearls are fantastic together,and I LOVE the splash of rock crystal. This piece really…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“Just gorgeous. Those stones really belong together,and are just perfect!…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“You are simply genius at this style!
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Thanks everyone. The flat wire is aluminum, so it is very soft. Curling it…” read » 
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Like a cool, berry slushy on a hot day!
Wouldn't this look yummy with a…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
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A Crochet Mistake
About this design:
This started out as a bracelet,but it grew!! Some how I added more beads and it got too long and it curved!! So my local bead store owner said it would make a great necklace, so wha la. Here it is.
Components:
Copper wire,30 gauge and amber glass chips.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Feb 14, 2013 at 9:10 pm #
Asia says:Looks fantastic as a necklace
On Feb 14, 2013 at 9:13 pm #
Julie Shane says:WOW!!! It looks like this was the plan all along! Great slab beads to bring out all the colors.
On Feb 14, 2013 at 9:14 pm #
Little Round Chick says:It makes a fabulous necklace! Love the color.
On Feb 14, 2013 at 9:24 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Gorgeous!
On Feb 14, 2013 at 9:37 pm #
stringsringsandbaubles says:Interesting. It’s definitely a statement piece.
On Feb 14, 2013 at 11:52 pm #
NY Bella says:Awesome! Fab colors!
On Feb 15, 2013 at 1:50 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:So you REPURPOSED a bracelet into a necklace!
And it blings!! 
On Feb 15, 2013 at 9:54 am #
Deb Harding says:It wanted to be a necklace….it made you add more beads on purpose. It looks fab!!
On Feb 15, 2013 at 11:57 am #
JC Hamm says:I think your right it did want to be a necklace!!. Although even when I work with yarn I tend to do the samething, it’s just easier to fix than copper wire.lol. Thank-you for all your kind words ladies.
On Feb 15, 2013 at 1:40 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Gorgeous! I love the earthy colors. So versatile.
On Feb 15, 2013 at 10:14 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Glad you took the advice of the store owner! It’s a beautiful piece.
On Feb 16, 2013 at 6:43 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:I looks big and great!