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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 »
Twilight
About this design:
Sparkle and Shimmer.... Glass, Sterling and Thai silver beads
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On Nov 18, 2009 at 9:37 pm #
shimmer chick says:sorry I have been MIA… the new house has really consumed my free time!!!! will check in more often now that things are “sort of” settling down.
On Nov 18, 2009 at 11:03 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Very pretty!!!
Let us know if things ever truly settle down. Never seems that way around my house. LOL
On Nov 18, 2009 at 11:08 pm #
RubberT aka Plucky Chick says:Love these! They will go with anything in MY closet!!
On Nov 19, 2009 at 12:04 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Very pretty, Shimmer Chick! How are things going with the new house? Loving it? It’s so much fun when you make it your own!
On Nov 19, 2009 at 12:58 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Shimmer Chick, these are gorgeous and will go with everything!
So glad to see you back here! 
On Nov 19, 2009 at 10:22 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Really like the silver and gray tones in these earrings. Very pretty.
On Nov 19, 2009 at 11:05 am #
Jeanne o says:These are really pretty. Your wire wrapping looks great–can you tell us beginners what type and gauge wire you used for these??
On Nov 19, 2009 at 5:39 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:Very pretty!
On Nov 20, 2009 at 7:50 am #
shimmer chick says:Thanks
This is 22gauge wire. I use it for most earring like these…. it’s a favorite.
The house is awesome. My husband and I are very happy, so is the pup. Just started a new job too so life has been crazy, but wonderful….
On Nov 29, 2009 at 7:30 am #
Starsparkle Spiral Chick says:I like these, really pretty
On May 05, 2010 at 10:06 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:Love these earrings…gorgeous!!!!! fave