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on “Rustic Agate”:“Love this as well! The clasp is amazing!…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“Beautiful design, Asia! Love the asymmetry. I'd wear this in a heartbeat!…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Yes Yvette, I would like to have some of the beads keep their frosty aqua coat…” read »
on “Lush Greens”:“I love the copper beads, I was messing with some copper sheet, but they did not…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Loving the bracelet too
…” read » - on “Cool Summer Necklace”:
“Love the focal, great beads to go with it
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on “Rustic Agate”:“Fantastic design! Another winner.…” read »
- on “The Mad Dash Pair”:
“Simply wonderful!…” read »
- on “Southwestern Summer”:
“Great summer colors
…” read » - on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“I love it , waiting for my Tagua beads to get here, have to be patient…” read »
- on “The Mad Dash Pair”:
“It's good to have a stash of beads, great idea
…” read » - on “Lush Greens”:
“Love this set too!...you do really great work!…” read »
on “The Mad Dash Pair”:“Perfect!…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“I adore this, Asia! Just lovely!…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“Fabulous design!…” read »
- on “Southwestern Summer”:
“Cool element went into this design! Really Terrific!…” read »
- on “Southwestern Summer”:
“What an interesting color combo!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Very cool! The set is just wonderful!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Necklace”:
“Lovely rustic piece!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Very cool!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Necklace”:
“Fabulous! Love the colors!…” read »
- on “Lush Greens”:
“Fabulous!!…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“LOVE this!!!! YUM!…” read »
on “Pearl diving”:“Seriously gorgeous Asia. Fantastic asymmetrical design.…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“Very very cool. Love that chain especially.…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Love the bracelet too...might actually like it more.…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Necklace”:
“Love it. The focal is gorgeous. Great earthy boho look.…” read »
on “Daggeroodo1”:“Love it!!…” read »
- on “Bevy of Dancing Loop Bracelets”:
“Love them all. I now what to start createing, but we have our house up for…” read »
on “Starfish Dreams”:“I won't use this feature, bot interested at all…” read »
on “Moon River”:“I missed this when you first posted it. I was just browsing thru the earrings and…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“"in" spiration that is. my fingers just don't cooperate.…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“Terri... looks like you've given lots of spiration for the gang.
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on “How about a bracelet”:“Love this; it's just right. I agree w gembeads in loving Becky's "so stinkin' cute" comment!…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Neat experiment...looks like you kept good notes for a protocol. I like the looks of your…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“Thanks so much ladies. I do wear a lot of chocolate brown. I was thrown for…” read »
on “The Mad Dash Pair”:“Simply stunning!…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“Fresh and funky as well as earthy and ethnic. an all around winner I'd say.…” read »
on “Coconut meets Tagua”:“Great design...love the use of the taguas, and I really like the coconut chain!…” read »
on “The Mad Dash Pair”:“I like the Keep It Simple style of your earrings. Create one more as a focal…” read »
Keep It Simple
About this design:
Grey is MY favorite color this year! I wanted a Keep It Simple set to wear with jeans and a white tee. Or grey slacks and a white blouse.
Components:
Labradorite rondelles. Labradorite rectangles. GreenGirl dragonfly pendant=LB. TierraCast 2mm beaded beads=LB. Meadow Heishi=LB.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Mar 17, 2013 at 10:19 pm #
Granny Chick aka Nancy says:Tese are gorgeous especially the nexklace and bracelet and the earrings look like rondelles as well. WOW~!
Did you make these for yourself?
On Mar 17, 2013 at 10:25 pm #
Julie Shane says:Yes Nancy. These are MINE! Everyone deserves a little sparkle and shine… Right? I splurged and bought lots of labradorite. It’s my new FAVE.
And it’s not even purple!!!
On Mar 17, 2013 at 10:27 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:LOVE these! Labradorite is always gorgeous and the GG charm is the perfect touch.
On Mar 17, 2013 at 10:29 pm #
Jane MS says:Wonderful set!
On Mar 17, 2013 at 11:07 pm #
Elis Mom says:OOOoo! I LOVE Labradorite! Love these pieces!
I’m hoping to go broke buying Labradorite at a beadshow in a few weeks. I can’t wait!
On Mar 17, 2013 at 11:17 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Drop dead gorgeous! Look at the blue flash.
Labradorite is a fascinating stone. Well done. I can see why these are keepers.
On Mar 17, 2013 at 11:46 pm #
Blooming Ideas says:Lovely designs! I like the simple look!
On Mar 18, 2013 at 6:04 am #
Need4Beadz says:I love these Julie…I am all about simplicity, and the focal is gorgeous!
On Mar 18, 2013 at 7:50 am #
Asia says:I love the simple design, those gorgeous beads are shinning in it, you inspired me to do something with the Labradorite
On Mar 18, 2013 at 7:55 am #
Deb Harding says:That is one stunning necklace! Simple classic design…as you say…. let’s the stones do the talking.
On Mar 18, 2013 at 9:25 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:Ditto all of the above!!! I have a stash of Labradorite I need to use. thanks for the kick in the butt!! Bee-yoo-tee-full!!!
On Mar 18, 2013 at 6:28 pm #
beadinggma says:Simply elegant! Love it.
On Mar 18, 2013 at 7:42 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:Lovely! My favorite is the pendant necklace in picture #1. I can just see it w/the outfits you mentioned….
On Mar 18, 2013 at 8:23 pm #
NY Bella says:I love Labradorite! (I made a similar necklace using that gem.) These pieces are all so lovely! Where did you get the time to create all your pieces?
On Mar 19, 2013 at 11:53 am #
Laud says:I have no Labradorite, but you’re making me tempted. Lovely pieces, and I’m especially fond of the dragonfly pendant.
On Mar 19, 2013 at 7:00 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Very Lovely