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on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Great design. and colors…” read »
on “Vintage Copper Rose”:“No matter what you call it, I like it.…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That is so adorable, I love it!…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That owl is adorable! The whole piece looks mysterious and midnight-y,just right for your focal. Good…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“So pretty! Looks like a garden.…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“My favorite is the pendant in your big picture. It looks dramatic and tribal. The other…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patinas! The yellow beads are pretty, but I think a cooler color (mint, turquoise)…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“I love charm bracelets, and you have a really nice mix of elements. Cool ring, too!…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Loving the pinks balanced by the chunky chain. Good one!…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Thanks, Nancy!
…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“He's definately smiling!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I like the necklace either way. But I especially love the smiling pup! That's adorable.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“I too like the pendant but I like the whole necklace - very pretty - and…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“Very cool…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I forgot to add love the pics of the pups. Bottom pics looking like he's…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks Susie…” read »
on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Fantastic reworking!…” read »
- on “Simply Crystal”:
“Pretty!…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Very pretty! Love your patina work.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love the design and different textures in this. Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very pretty bracelet! Now is that petal beads or one whole flower bead?…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is a very pretty bracelet…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Deb here's a picture so you don't have to tilt your head, fuzzy though it is…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“LOL I have the greenish one too! Nice pendant for a good price.
Love what you…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“I almost ordered the greenish one. Do you like the color? I actually love the necklace.…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Elegant design, lovely colors!!!…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“TY I do too, I got another in a greenish yellow.…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Great design...I especially love the dragonfly pendant.…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Fabulous piece!!! I am partial to the look of different sizes, shapes, texture, and colors…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Lovely with perfect name!…” read »
- on “Plum Orchard”:
“This is so lovely! I love the inspiration behind the piece, and it depicts your story…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Becky! How are you? I totally get the idea...but I already redid. I like the new version…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“The metal came from Michaels. I cut it in half and curved it. Heated it…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Fabulous as usual!!
!!…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patina work! I just had a thought: what if you made the yellow…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Deb, your design style has a name: "Wing it"
It takes a special kind of…” read » - on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks! Peggy, I use Vintaj patina solutions and glaze. You can color anything with it!…” read »
- on “Sonya earrings”:
“The one on the left looks soo much like earth! Really cool!…” read »
on “Fairy Magic”:“I agree Nancy, love the stones and the rest comes later ! Thank you all for…” read »
Starfish Delight
About this design:
I sold these a while ago, but came across the pic and thought I might share!
Components:
Glass foil starfish, sterling silver, Swarovski crystal bicones: 6mm aquamarine AB, 4mm crystal, topaz and siam.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Oct 10, 2009 at 4:16 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:Oh boy do these scream summer!!!!!!! Sparkly and cheery…love these!
On Oct 10, 2009 at 4:16 pm #
therainmaker says:Sorry the picture isn’t that clear!
On Oct 10, 2009 at 4:18 pm #
therainmaker says:LOL!!! As soon as I submitted my comment your’s popped up too! I’m glad you love ‘em!!! I do too!!!
On Oct 10, 2009 at 5:05 pm #
Southern Chick says:OOOOOH! I LIKE these a lot! Very pretty.
On Oct 10, 2009 at 6:16 pm #
Dora H says:these are beautiful and feminine
On Oct 10, 2009 at 7:30 pm #
therainmaker says:Thanks ya’ll!!!
On Oct 10, 2009 at 7:33 pm #
Jane MS says:Too cute!
On Oct 10, 2009 at 8:18 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:Great all year long here in the South! Very pretty!
On Oct 10, 2009 at 10:38 pm #
ChickyD aka Debra says:Sweet!
On Oct 10, 2009 at 11:03 pm #
therainmaker says:You’re right, Cookie n! Thanks to all for the encouraging comments!!!
On Oct 11, 2009 at 2:55 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:These are absolutely adorable! Those starfish are amazing – and the crystals add so much shimmer!
On Oct 11, 2009 at 8:42 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:so cute and sparkly!
On Oct 11, 2009 at 10:36 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:These earrings are adorable — love the crystals with the starfish — great shimmer!!!
On Oct 11, 2009 at 8:50 pm #
therainmaker says:Thank you everybody!!! I will be uploading more designs soon!
On Oct 12, 2009 at 11:28 am #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Very pretty earrings, and nice inspiration too!
On Feb 21, 2011 at 12:04 pm #
B Philpot says:very nice