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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 »
Whimsical Wood Bouquet Bracelet
About this design:
This bracelet is thought to be listed on our Chickie's shop on etsy to get wheels for Dixie. The wood bead I have made, first I was thinking that I would decorate it some more but then I kind of liked the tarnished old painted wood look. I had to redo stuff a couple of times but now I kind of pleased with it. The dangle is mixed metal and the copper gonna get a patina bec. it's bare copper wire. Also I made the dangle to pick up colors from the other parts of the design. What do you think?
Components:
Citrine (I think)(stash), Czechs (LB), African Recycled Glass(LB), African Brass Beads(LB), Gaea(LB), TierraCast Plated Antique Brass Spacers(LB),The BeadsNest Lampwork Glass Little Neptune Saucer(LB), Button(stash), Leather Cord(LB), Nylon Thread(LB), Artistic Wire(LB), Vintaj Jumprings(LB), Satin Hamilton Jumprings(LB).Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Mar 13, 2013 at 12:38 pm #
Laud says:I think it’s stunning the way it is. The colors/textures are fresh and lively, the arrangement so interesting that I could look at this for a long, long time. Anyone wearing this would be sure to get compliments and feel special.
On Mar 13, 2013 at 12:55 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Thank you so much Laud
How much should I take for it?
One more picture.
On Mar 13, 2013 at 1:13 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Must agree with Laud, I wouldn’t change a thing!
So artsy and Boho, and wonderful Spring time colors too. I love it all!
Wrapping the leather with a bit of lively green thread, genious!
On Mar 13, 2013 at 1:53 pm #
Deb Harding says:Its incredible Frida. I love everything about it. The colors scream SPRING!! I especially love all the little dangles. No changes are needed.
On Mar 13, 2013 at 1:54 pm #
Peggy3 says:Beautiful! I love the different elements.
The brass beads? I was just looking at them yesterday on LB and they were brighter. Did you use a technique on them?
Thank you
On Mar 13, 2013 at 1:56 pm #
Peggy3 says:I would say $35-40. I know you didn’t ask me
On Mar 13, 2013 at 2:11 pm #
NY Bella says:This is fab, Frida!! Love the eclectic style and colors!! I agree with Peggy about pricing. What do the other chickies think?
On Mar 13, 2013 at 3:48 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Thank you so much; Mary, Deb, Peggy, and Maria
I have already sealed the woodbead so that one isn’t gonna change and I think I’m not adding anymore to the design.
Peggy, ‘course I as you too, everyones opinions is valued! The brass beads I got are that dark, they do differ some. Some also have markings after filing, which can be cool in some designs.
I was thinking 31 as price but 35-40 you say,hmmm…
On Mar 13, 2013 at 5:12 pm #
Granny Chick aka Nancy says:I think its wonderful as is. I love it Frida. I can’t way to see everything that’s to be listed.
On Mar 13, 2013 at 5:57 pm #
Julie Shane says:Love it! Love it! Love it! Springtime + funky + whimsy + great beads = I WANT IT!!!
On Mar 13, 2013 at 6:06 pm #
Peggy3 says:Ha ha Julie . I want it too
On Mar 13, 2013 at 6:51 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:Lovely, earthy, lots of variation to keep attention, and bright green beads…. what more could anyone want?
I’d sat $35 minimum. Definitely ooak, and it has your handmade bead, looks marvelous.
On Mar 13, 2013 at 7:23 pm #
Elis Mom says:This is just gorgeous, Frida! Whimsical, funky, chunky, and full of character. Screams Sringtime! I’d love to have this one for myself!
I’d say $40 at least. it’s so wonderfully crafted!
On Mar 13, 2013 at 7:34 pm #
Crazy Beader says:Totally gorgeous, Frida. Would definitely ask at least $35 or $40 for it. And the second photo in your series shows it off best in my opinion – - -
On Mar 13, 2013 at 7:53 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Very cool design! I agree with the others on the price.
On Mar 13, 2013 at 8:27 pm #
Asia says:Frida, I LOVE this, the colors, the textures and the eclectic style, as for the price listen to the other girls
On Mar 13, 2013 at 8:51 pm #
Fresh Baked says:What a great piece! Love all the interesting bits and pieces…there’s so much to enjoy looking at. Especially like the use of the fiber wrapped cord.
On Mar 13, 2013 at 10:21 pm #
Medieval Momma says:Fabulous!
On Mar 14, 2013 at 9:34 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Thank you so much
On Mar 14, 2013 at 9:53 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!!!!
On Mar 14, 2013 at 11:16 pm #
JC Hamm says:Wow,this is a fantastic piece.There is so much to adimire besides the artistic quality! Fab-u-las!!!!
On Mar 15, 2013 at 12:38 am #
Peggy3 says:I agree with all the detail. Not busy but so lovely to look at
On Mar 15, 2013 at 12:02 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Thank you, Becky, JC Hamm and Peggy