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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”:
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…” read » - on “Cool Summer Necklace”:
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on “Rustic Agate”:“Fantastic design! Another winner.…” read »
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“Simply wonderful!…” read »
- on “Southwestern Summer”:
“Great summer colors
…” read » - on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
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“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 »
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“Love them all. I now what to start createing, but we have our house up for…” read »
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- 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 »
Antique Dragonfly
About this design:
This is my first attempt at creating something completely out of my own noggin' :). I absolutely fell in love with the pendant and then spent days figuring out what to do with it. After several "reworkings" I was finally happy with the result !
Components:
Porcelain Pendant, Antique Brass Pearls and Chain, Copper Green OpalRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Oct 30, 2009 at 1:04 pm #
M mccallister mrs chick says:eileen, i really like this piece, it is unique and intriguing. i would wear it tonight if i could!!
On Oct 30, 2009 at 1:13 pm #
JulzJewlz says:Eileen, you have good stuff in that noggin!! Keep it up, I’m sure there is plenty more to come!!
On Oct 30, 2009 at 1:14 pm #
DragonFly Chick Eileen says:Thank you SO much Mrs. Chick !! Its taken me some time to work up the nerve to put a design up here. I always wonder if anyone else would like what I do !
On Oct 30, 2009 at 1:22 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:I really like your creation. Keep up the good work. It really allows you to focus on the beautiful dragon fly pendant, the rest fits together beautifully. This one your first I am sure you will want to keep for yourself. In that situation it is your style you are creating. When it is for another it is there style you are creating. I am sure I will be hesitant to put up my first creation; but then mine will all be for me and at my age (I don’t own a purple hat and red get up lol) you begin to think who cares I am me.
On Oct 30, 2009 at 4:24 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Really nice design and choice of components!!! Just keep doing the work. I guarantee you get more nerve as you go onward.
On Oct 30, 2009 at 5:58 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:Great design…why be shy about your God given talent! Your style is YOUR style…be proud of it!
On Oct 30, 2009 at 6:22 pm #
Brenda H says:I agree with Sali Jo! Keep up the great work!
On Oct 30, 2009 at 7:18 pm #
DragonFly Chick Eileen says:Thanks for all the feedback and encouragement ladies !
On Oct 30, 2009 at 8:11 pm #
Leigh D says:This is fantastic. I love the mix of brass with the porcelain pendant – looks wonderful together. Where did you find the pendant?
On Oct 30, 2009 at 10:32 pm #
RubberT aka Plucky Chick says:Really nice design. Loved the way you combined all the different chain links!
On Oct 31, 2009 at 4:26 pm #
K H says:Awesome! Here’s to many more originals!
On Oct 31, 2009 at 9:08 pm #
Chicky ChaCha says:Very very cool for only doing this for such a short time. This is awesome!
On Oct 31, 2009 at 9:10 pm #
DragonFly Chick Eileen says:Thank you Leigh, Plucky Chick and KH !
Leigh – I found the pendant at eebeads.com
On Oct 31, 2009 at 9:33 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:This is really nice, and I understand why you fell in love with the pendant, it’s soo nice! In fact I have some porcelain/ceramic pendants that I’m working with – and it’s kinda hard I think. I understand your struggle!
On Dec 01, 2009 at 11:13 am #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Your creations are lovely. Please do not take up full contact sports. You may knock out all the wonderful creations in your noggin. Tell you hubby beading is a much better idea.
On Dec 01, 2009 at 6:52 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:What a beautiful design you created to go with that great pendant, Eileen! Sorry I missed this when you first posted it! Welcome to the Gallery!
On Dec 01, 2009 at 9:19 pm #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Eileen, I love this pendant! And your different chain links and stones really make the pendant stand out – what a great design!
On Dec 21, 2009 at 4:15 pm #
DragonFly Chick Eileen says:Faith you are too funny !! Guess people really do read the profiles
No worries on taking up the sports as I’ve jumped into this hobby with both feet and I need my arms now more than ever !! I had my pinkie almost broken a few weeks ago due to an unfortunate encounter with a very heavy TV and went nuts because I couldn’t hold my pliers for almost a month !!
Thank you Lynn and Sue for your kind words !!