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beadinggma on “Beachey Bling”:“Love the originality of this piece.…” read »
beadinggma on “Night Owl”:“I love this piece, the owl is a fab focal. I like the metal and…” read »
N Taylor on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“First let me say the dragonflies are cool but, I have made a birds nest and…” read »
N Taylor on “Beachey Bling”:“I like this so much. So simple and so nice. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Night Owl”:“Too, too cute!…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Blue beauty”:“I love cloisonné.…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Beachey Bling”:“Simplicity x infinity.…” read »
Kate on “Fancy Circutry”:“Cindy, I like the 'lack of contrast' in this because it allows for you to notice…” read »
Mary S – Sweet Chick on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Love it!…” read »
M Sackett on “Copper Beauty”:“Pretty…” read »
M Sackett on “rings with blings”:“Thank you so much! You all made my day. Yes Rocky D I put them…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:“Thanks Beadinggma and Laud.…” read »
Peggy3 on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Great design. and colors…” read »
N Taylor on “Vintage Copper Rose”:“No matter what you call it, I like it.…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Night Owl”:“That is so adorable, I love it!…” read »
Laud on “Night Owl”:“That owl is adorable! The whole piece looks mysterious and midnight-y,just right for your focal. Good…” read »
Laud on “Wrist Corsage”:“So pretty! Looks like a garden.…” read »
Laud on “Crazy Little Things”:“My favorite is the pendant in your big picture. It looks dramatic and tribal. The other…” read »
Laud on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Love your patinas! The yellow beads are pretty, but I think a cooler color (mint, turquoise)…” read »
Laud on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:“I love charm bracelets, and you have a really nice mix of elements. Cool ring, too!…” read »
Laud on “Vintage Copper Rose”:“Loving the pinks balanced by the chunky chain. Good one!…” read »
Elis Mom on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Thanks, Nancy!
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Elis Mom on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“He's definately smiling!…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“I like the necklace either way. But I especially love the smiling pup! That's adorable.…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“I too like the pendant but I like the whole necklace - very pretty - and…” read »
Peggy3 on “Fancy Circutry”:“Very cool…” read »
Peggy3 on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“I forgot to add love the pics of the pups. Bottom pics looking like he's…” read »
Peggy3 on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Thanks Susie…” read »
Eeka Mouse on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Fantastic reworking!…” read »
Elis Mom on “Simply Crystal”:“Pretty!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Very pretty! Love your patina work.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Love the design and different textures in this. Very pretty!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Wrist Corsage”:“Very pretty bracelet! Now is that petal beads or one whole flower bead?…” read »
Silvery Moon on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is a very pretty bracelet…” read »
beadinggma on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Deb here's a picture so you don't have to tilt your head, fuzzy though it is…” read »
GypsyMom on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“LOL I have the greenish one too! Nice pendant for a good price.
Love what you…” read »
Deb Harding on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“I almost ordered the greenish one. Do you like the color? I actually love the necklace.…” read »
beadinggma on “Vintage Copper Rose”:“Elegant design, lovely colors!!!…” read »
beadinggma on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“TY I do too, I got another in a greenish yellow.…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Great design...I especially love the dragonfly pendant.…” read »
About this design:
I made this set while I was still teaching classes at Michaels. I really liked these beads and it was fun to play with the double strand design.
Components:
Blue Moon beads and pendant, czech faceted glass beads, silver tone crimps and findings, 49 strand beading wire, hypoallergenic ear wires.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
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On May 20, 2013 at 10:31 am
YOU say:


On Oct 09, 2009 at 8:26 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:WOWZA this is so bright it makes me reach for my sunglasses! Very cool….or should I say hot?
On Oct 09, 2009 at 8:27 pm #
Brenda H says:So colorful!!! This just has to make you HAPPY!!! Thanks for the message!
On Oct 09, 2009 at 8:29 pm #
Brenda H says:Forgot to say, congrats on it selling… that’s always a GOOD THING!
On Oct 09, 2009 at 8:29 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Thanks Chica Chick! (I like typing that…heh-heh! )
It was fun to make, but Not my colors. I’m glad some one who will look nice in these colors bought it.
On Oct 09, 2009 at 8:31 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Thanks Brenda!
And you are welcome. Just occurred to me that you might not already know. Us beaders have to stick together.
On Oct 09, 2009 at 8:43 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Such a fun design!
So glad it’s found just the right home!
On Oct 09, 2009 at 8:45 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Thank you Jeanne. ;
I liked the acid-green bead colors with the blues, just not on myself.
On Oct 09, 2009 at 8:49 pm #
Lynda aka DivaChick says:Congratulations, Harriet! That is fabulous, and such a wonderful, cheery color palette!
On Oct 09, 2009 at 9:08 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Thanks, Lynda. It all started with that pendant! LOL
On Oct 10, 2009 at 1:29 pm #
Starsparkle Spiral Chick says:Love it Harriet! Well done on selling it!
On Oct 11, 2009 at 10:27 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:What a fun and fabulous design, Harriet! Great colors! So glad this one sold for you!
On Oct 12, 2009 at 11:36 am #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Thanks Tracy and Lynn. Had to do a bit of re-stringing to get the spacing right so it would lay smooth, but it was fun to make.