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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 »
- 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 »
Pansy P(f)renzy!
About this design:
This is a lovely glass bead with Pansy's. I made the bracelet a few times until I was satisfied with it! Please let me know what you think! I have added contrasting beads, amber, amethyst and lovely large peach freshwater pearls, some in peacock too. I added the flower button in contrast to the Pansy's! Copper leather thong, which I have twisted into a loop and then secured with wire. To attach the glass focal bead to the leather I used some lilac wire and made a few loops so to add the leather and the cotton to attach the beads.
Components:
Copper leather thong, Amethyst, Amber, freshwater pearlsAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Mar 13, 2013 at 11:40 am #
Deb Harding says:I think it beautiful. That focal bead is to die for.
On Mar 13, 2013 at 11:46 am #
rootware says:Colors are awesome!
On Mar 13, 2013 at 11:53 am #
Fresh Baked says:The variety of beads really does compliment this gorgeous focal. Well done!
On Mar 13, 2013 at 1:05 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Love the colors and the focal! Little bit concernd over the ends, how have you made it? Also think it needs to be trimmed. Otherwise good job. Hope you take my critque in the right way
On Mar 13, 2013 at 2:05 pm #
NY Bella says:Beautiful colors!
On Mar 13, 2013 at 7:31 pm #
P HOWARD says:Your design is really very pretty!! I like everything about it, sitting here picturing what I would wear with it, jeans and a tee would be
nice!!
On Mar 13, 2013 at 7:49 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Love the color combination!
On Mar 13, 2013 at 8:12 pm #
Asia says:Love the colors
On Mar 13, 2013 at 10:27 pm #
Medieval Momma says:You have a great eye for color!
On Mar 14, 2013 at 7:52 am #
Michelle says:Crazy Chick Frida ~ you were absolutely right ! As you will see from the new photos, I have twisted the leather to make a loop and then secured it with wire, it now looks tidier !
Thank you all for your much appreciated comments !
On Mar 14, 2013 at 4:08 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Michelle…I think it’s dreamy! I adore the bright happy colors,and your choice of materials.
On Mar 14, 2013 at 10:53 pm #
KatsAllThat says:Love it…a great new take on the leather wrapped bracelet.
On Mar 15, 2013 at 8:39 am #
Michelle says:Thank you and Nancy Mc !!! Great to know you like it !
On Mar 15, 2013 at 12:01 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Yes it does look tidier now
Cool!