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Chatter
on “Clay Creek”:“Liking all the new things to learn & create !!…” read »
on “The Uh Ohs!”:“These are so cute! Like the colors you chose and those little wheels at the bottom.…” read »
- on “Peacock Tail Feathers”:
“Thank you Susie and Peggy!
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on “More the Merrier Re-design”:“Beautiful. I like plan B .
…” read »- on “Bevy of Dancing Loop Bracelets”:
“You 've inspired me to do some earrings with Unicorne tear drops. Thank you
…” read » - on “Bevy of Dancing Loop Bracelets”:
“Love, love ..all of them…” read »
- on “Peacock Tail Feathers”:
“The colors and silver are so pretty…” read »
- on “A Day At The Beach”:
“Great design and colors…” read »
on “Bevy of Dancing Loop Bracelets”:“May I add another WOW - I love these bracelets, they look like they're all done…” read »
on “A Day At The Beach”:“Wearing this, you'd be the classiest person on the beach. I like!…” read »
- on “All Wired Up”:
“I'm really attracted to this piece. It has the rustic-organic feel, but it's delicate, too. Well…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“I love the rustic beauty of this design! I recently aquired some 18G copper wire at…” read »
- on “Peacock Tail Feathers”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Flying Home”:
“I hear you, Deb. They had a submission call for November....A friend of mine was supposed…” read »
on “Flowers and Butterflies”:“Thank you, ladies, as soon as I get to go away for a much needed vaca…” read »
- on “Midnight Glow”:
“Great job with the bezel, and I love the clear overall design!…” read »
on “Mosaic”:“Unfortunately, Becky, my stash is at the bottom of the barrel! All I have left is…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“No that totally made sense. I was thinking when I looked at them you had to…” read »
on “Ebony & Ivory”:“I like the tiny squares with the diamond shaped sardonyx. Maybe a tiny seedbead between them…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“Thanks everyone. This piece was fun to make...and Asia and Becky...you did not see the wire…” read »
on “leftovers”:“How freakin' cute!…” read »
- on “Midnight Glow”:
“I have a gazillion of those glass stones from my 4 kids' weddings. Now I…” read »
- on “Daggeroodo1”:
“Looks like one of those fun and fruity umbrella drinks that Gail wanted to go for…” read »
- on “Daggers2U”:
“WOW! when you look at the closeup it just jumps off the screen!…” read »
- on “Lavender and Tarragon in Blooms”:
“Thought I recognized them!
Fab colors and design as usual! 
…” read » - on “Peacock Tail Feathers”:
“Deb--I need those in poster form.
LOL…” read » - on “Ebony & Ivory”:
“Stones are gorgeous! I would have tried the squares, too. I see what you mean,…” read »
- on “Flowers and Butterflies”:
“Love the colors of this one and your work is excellent!…” read »
- on “A Day At The Beach”:
“very cool!…” read »
- on “Bevy of Dancing Loop Bracelets”:
“Wow. Sorry, but that seems to be the standard reaction here.
I can just imagine…” read » - on “All Wired Up”:
“Asia, not sure what Lynda does, but my freehand ones look awful,too.
…” read » - on “leftovers”:
“These are real cute!…” read »
- on “leftovers”:
“These are beautiful! Loving the colors!…” read »
- on “Peacock Tail Feathers”:
“Thank you FB! Fresh water pearls are gorgeous!…” read »
on “leftovers”:“Love the colors and the dangles
…” read »- on “Midnight Glow”:
“This is fabulous
…” read » - on “Bevy of Dancing Loop Bracelets”:
“Who cares about the rain, when it inspires such great designs
…” read » - on “A Day At The Beach”:
“Loving the colors and the button is gorgeous
…” read »
About this design:
This is my first beadwork project. My daughter helped me build the necklace last Christmas.
Components:
Unknown stones and silver findings. I think the stones are dyed jasper.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Mar 03, 2013 at 4:10 pm #
Crazy Beader says:This is a great design – - always love coral and turquoise together. Hope it made someone very happy for their birthday !
On Mar 03, 2013 at 4:59 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Great first bead project
On Mar 03, 2013 at 7:07 pm #
Asia says:Well done
, love the colors 
On Mar 03, 2013 at 7:36 pm #
Bettys Beads says:Great first design. Also love these colors together. Looks like Impression Jasper to me.
On Mar 03, 2013 at 8:10 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Very nice!! I agree on the type of stone.
On Mar 03, 2013 at 8:15 pm #
NY Bella says:Congrats on your first piece! Nicely done!
On Mar 03, 2013 at 8:25 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Very nice! Love the color combination!
On Mar 03, 2013 at 8:51 pm #
Elis Mom says:Looks great!
On Mar 03, 2013 at 9:28 pm #
Julie Shane says:This is really nice. I agree that it’s impression jasper because of the patterns in the stones. It makes the colors blend even better!
On Mar 03, 2013 at 10:01 pm #
JenniferLynn says:Your designs are very pretty! And your photos are great, too!
On Mar 04, 2013 at 12:09 am #
JC Hamm says:Absolutly gorgeous,awesome work.Love the jasper pendant.
On Mar 04, 2013 at 12:59 am #
Peggy3 says:Very pretty colors and design.
On Mar 04, 2013 at 1:17 pm #
Ed C says:Like several of you I also suspect the stones are dyed impression jasper. Did not think to record the stone types when getting started in this hobby. Thanks for your comments
On Mar 04, 2013 at 3:45 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Ed, this is beautiful — great colors & design! Welcome to the Design Gallery!
On Mar 04, 2013 at 9:06 pm #
beadinggma says:You definitely have a good eye for color.