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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”:
“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”:“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 »
- on “Pretty Pink”:
“Thank you all, ladies. Nancy, knew you'd love the pink tourmaline ! ...thanks too for…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly”:“Very pretty! Send has the tie dye look
Is that alcohol ink you used ? I…” read »
on “Crazy Little Things”:“Cool stuff. I would say you have been busy.…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Very cute, I'd wear it.…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“I think it's darling!…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very nice!…” read »
- on “Tranquility”:
“Beautiful! Love the charms together!…” read »
on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:“Yes I do have a huge stash. The only fear I have when I pass on,…” read »
- on “Banded Together”:
“Cool Beans!! I like the silk wrapped one also. But the bottome one in the bottom…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“This is super cool Cindy. Where did that metal piece come from? And your photos are…” read »
on “Violets”:“Stitching is relaxing if you're in no hurry to get a project done. The trick is…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“Redo if you like but, it is great just the way it is. I love…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“I love this bracelet. What fun and I with Elis Mom you must have a…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“Super cute! Love the patina work.…” read »
- on “Violets”:
“Beautiful design, Laud. The colors are lovely. I wish I had the patience for that type…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“I had thought I only purchased 1 month, but apparently it's a revolving thing. That's fine.…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“I had asked that question before & went back to.find to had already answered it. Duh…” read »
- on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“Nice!…” read »
- on “Amazon Blues”:
“Pretty!…” read »
- on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Great design!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“Beads in the mail is a monthly bead club by Thed Beadin' Path. They ship an…” read »
- on “Ice Ice Druzy”:
“Beautiful, summery design! Reminds me of a day at the beach.…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“What is Beads in the Mail??? I get confused everytime you say that. I like the yellow…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Great stash! Beautiful bracelet! Like the ring, too!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“Oh yeah! The third pic is the contents of the beads in the mail shipment!…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Thank you so much everyone. I'm glad you all think I achieved the look I was…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Beautiful design, Deb! Definately has the vintage feel you were going for.…” read »
on “Vintage Copper Rose”:“A fabulous design, Deb, and definitely vintage !…” read »
on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Spectacular! You repurposed that flower ring in a manner it deserved. I particularly like the eclectic…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Wow! I love it because there are so many cool beads to look at. I'd be…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Love the rose! And I've always loved pink and copper together.…” read »
- on “Violets”:
“Peggy, it's a flat herringbone. I think I worked on the base for three evenings, but…” read »
African Queen
About this design:
Don't know if I want to keep this one or sell it...maybe I'll make a second one so I can do both!
Components:
Gold coral sticks, black wood seed beads, gold wood disk beadsAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Nov 13, 2009 at 1:01 pm #
Debbi aka Sparkle Chick says:Dramatic and stunning! Who cares what the outfit is when you are wearing THIS!
Jewelry might not be just the “accessory”anymore…it is the FOCUS!
Ivy, definitely make another necklace so you can keep one!
On Nov 13, 2009 at 1:25 pm #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:Definitely keep one for yourself because it’s beautiful!
On Nov 13, 2009 at 1:32 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:I agree! This is such a pretty “statement” piece….would be hard to let it go.
On Nov 13, 2009 at 2:07 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:It is a beautiful neclace! Good for summer as well as for winter over the thin black or chocolate turtleneck.
On Nov 13, 2009 at 2:17 pm #
Chicky ChaCha says:How pretty is this Ivy! Love the way you have it displayed too! Gorgeous!
On Nov 13, 2009 at 3:01 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:I vote that you sell one and keep one, Ivy! This would look fabulous on you!!! What a terrific design — the name is perfect for it, too!
On Nov 13, 2009 at 4:34 pm #
Atomic Toad says:Bold statement, very classy!
On Nov 13, 2009 at 5:10 pm #
Shelly m says:LOVE LOVE LOVE IT
On Nov 13, 2009 at 5:48 pm #
Brenda H says:Very sassy!!! Fabulous! You really need one for yourself!
On Nov 13, 2009 at 7:37 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Oh, wow! I think you should make another, and definatly keep this! This is stunning!
On Nov 13, 2009 at 8:58 pm #
Shanti P says:Gorgeous! Definitely a signature piece!! I vote to keep it!
On Nov 13, 2009 at 9:39 pm #
Reet says:I vote to keep it too!
On Nov 14, 2009 at 7:40 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:I definitely can see you rockin’ this statement piece. You’ll have to make another one, Ivy!
On Nov 14, 2009 at 5:42 pm #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Thank you for your kind comments, ladies! Yeah, I decided to keep this one and make another one to sell.
On Nov 15, 2009 at 2:49 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Very bold and elegant, Ivy! Love the design!