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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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on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great job!…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“These are as beautiful and delicate as your inspiration. Lovely work!…” read »
- on “Connected to the Trees”:
“I am in Love with your designs!!!…” read »
on “Prince Moai”:“Thanks guys! When I have such amazing gems it's hard not to share with Jimmy. Thanks…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Love the cabochon and the way you mounted it--all works together. And what a clever use…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“I love pearls!! Gorgeous necklace. Great painting also. Love the bird stoey. I have a bird…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Love it. Good design and workmanship.…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Very pretty. The cabochon painting is very stylistic...I.can see why you love it...its beautiful & has…” read »
- on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Gorgeous pearl necklace and painting! Love it!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“I love this look. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Super nice. Love the set.…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I went to HD yesterday and the folks in the tools section told me the key…” read »
Peruvian Beauty
About this design:
Using some of the handmade ceramic beads from Peru. I might redo as a macrame...not sure.
My new beading assistant ButterBall.
Components:
Peruvian Handmade Ceramic Beads. Waxed Wood Beads. Wood Seed Beads.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Mar 05, 2013 at 9:16 am #
NY Bella says:Very earthy piece!
On Mar 05, 2013 at 9:40 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:I LIKE this!!! don’t change it!
On Mar 05, 2013 at 9:45 am #
Deb Harding says:LOL the 2nd phot it looks like a caterpillar.
Thanks Becky and Maria.
On Mar 05, 2013 at 10:33 am #
foxhill designs vt says:LOVE this one, Deb! It’s perfect just the way it is. Prettiest caterpillar ever.
On Mar 05, 2013 at 5:16 pm #
Julie Shane says:On Mar 05, 2013 at 6:36 pm #
Deb Harding says:He is a little cutie isn’t he?
On Mar 05, 2013 at 7:25 pm #
Asia says:Please do not change anything, it is great the way you made it
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On Mar 05, 2013 at 7:26 pm #
Asia says:Almost forgotten about Butterball, cutie pie
On Mar 05, 2013 at 8:55 pm #
Elis Mom says:Looks great, and BB is adorable!
On Mar 08, 2013 at 12:37 am #
Peggy3 says:Great bracelet. I heart BB
On Mar 08, 2013 at 3:01 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Please don’t change this beautiful bracelet, Deb! I love the colors & design!
ButterBall appears to be taking his new job very seriously…..love those big blue eyes!
On Mar 08, 2013 at 7:47 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Yes to not change the bracelet, I like it like it’s. BB such a darling <3
On Mar 08, 2013 at 7:59 am #
Deb Harding says:I takr it no one wants me to change this. Okay so no macrame change. There will be a slight tweak where there are knots between some of the beads. This id only to give it a little more flexibility.