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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 »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“You must live in Montreal!! LOL!! And freaking cold too darn!!
Same here! …” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Well if they are even prettier than the photos then they must be drop dead gorgeous.…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Love thgese Lynda. Beautiful and rustic! Will give the tute a look!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“I too am a huge fan of annealed steel wire for jewelry projects. After removing…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Funny, Deb Harding, I borrowed the book from the library because of one of your posts…” read »
- on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:
“I think them! Love the color combination. They would go with everything.…” read »
on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:“Inspiring me about what to do with all my smaller chips, stones, etc! Extra nice design…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“Both the flowers and the earrings are beautiful! Great job capturing the feel of the real…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“Those leaves are gorgeous...this bracelet is a perfect setting for.them.…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“I have that same book....its awesome isn't it? You did an excellant job on the leather…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“Fantastic job...you definitely captured the look of your flowers. I seriously want your flowers...lol.…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Thank you ladies, so glad you like them
…” read »- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Thank you all ~ glad you like them !
…” read » - on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“You can't beat black with silver and pearls! Great designs!…” read »
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 »
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“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
Ombre Sunshine Wrap
About this design:
I've been stumped on how to use these yellow jade squares in a leather wrap. I finally came up with this ombre pattern to showcase their beautiful variance. I tried using a random mix but I like square beads in a planned out pattern. Just me.
Components:
Yellow Jade, Tiger's eye, Toho seed beads, Czech glass. Leather cord and TierraCast flower button from LB.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Mar 17, 2013 at 1:15 am #
Peggy3 says:Pretty pattern
On Mar 17, 2013 at 8:55 am #
KATHERINE T says:This is a wonderful bracelet. I’m working on using the tila tiles and I also love the leather. This bracelet shows your skill and trained eye at color and design. Love it!
On Mar 17, 2013 at 8:58 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:So very beautiful! Great colors and design!
If I may ask, how do you keep the square beads from flipping over? I’ve tried running the thread through twice and making it as tight as I can. But the square beads still want to keep spinning around instead of lying flat. Or maybe that’s just their nature?
On Mar 17, 2013 at 10:45 am #
Elis Mom says:Gorgeous!
On Mar 17, 2013 at 11:21 am #
SquirrelGirl says:Thank you all for your compliments!
I have the same problem with square beads that are flat and have only one hole so for flat squares or tiles I only use the ones with two holes that way they can’t flip.
However these are not flat they are a cube so they are fit snugly up to one another and don’t flip.
I wish I could find more of these cubes in different stones. I really like them.
On Mar 17, 2013 at 12:31 pm #
Blooming Ideas says:Fabulous design!
On Mar 17, 2013 at 1:30 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:This is fantastic!
Are the 6mm squares or…?
On Mar 17, 2013 at 1:31 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:( I mean cubes)
On Mar 17, 2013 at 3:15 pm #
SquirrelGirl says:Thank you! They are 4mm.
On Mar 17, 2013 at 3:26 pm #
JC Hamm says:Love it, fantastic design!
On Mar 17, 2013 at 5:39 pm #
Laud says:I like the ombre arrangement a lot, and the overall colors scheme is so earthy and warm. Good job!
On Mar 17, 2013 at 6:31 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Very cool!! I have done rectangles that also flip over but the person who bought them said she liked to be able to play with them.
Kind of like abacus beads or something. 
On Mar 17, 2013 at 6:36 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Fabulous design
On Mar 17, 2013 at 6:49 pm #
Asia says:Love the ombre
On Mar 17, 2013 at 8:42 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Gorgeous!
On Mar 17, 2013 at 10:42 pm #
Julie Shane says:I know these bracelets are SO popular, but I just don’t “get it” … so maybe I’m just not cool enough.
This is the BEST wrap bracelet I’ve seen. Maybe it’s the square beads! Maybe it’s the ombre. Maybe it’s the tiger eye. Maybe I’m *finally* getting cool??? Anyway… I’m finally loving this style of bracelet.
On Mar 18, 2013 at 8:53 am #
Deb Harding says:Well I get it. I love wrap bracelets and really need to try this. A funky casual way to have LOTS of stones/color encircle your arm.
On Mar 19, 2013 at 2:34 am #
Orchid Betty says:Excellent and beautiful work!
On Mar 19, 2013 at 9:22 am #
Kate says:great colors in this. I love the gradient you’ve got going on here, as well as the seed bead ‘interjections’ throughout. I want to copy it!!!
On Mar 20, 2013 at 10:58 pm #
Chickie Nonnie T says:Beautiful!
On Mar 28, 2013 at 11:56 pm #
SquirrelGirl says:Well Julie…. I’m glad you’re finally on board with wraps! I’ll be giving you some more inspiration soon. I’m getting a new shipment of 4mm square beads tomorrow in amethyst, carnelian and pyrite, oh the possibilities. Yea! (Oh stop, you all know how exciting it is to get your bead shipments)
Thank you all again for your support and kind words.