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Caribbean Dreams
About this design:
I made this pendant in a class last night. Look for a necklace to follow... Made it for myself because I'm desparate to get away to a tropical beach.
Components:
Blue Impression Jasper, 18 g. ss frame coiled with 24 g. ss., ss flipflop charm, Swarovski crystal, a fw pearl, and a couple of Thai tribe silver pieces.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Dec 14, 2009 at 11:42 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Debra, this is gorgeous!
On Dec 14, 2009 at 12:36 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Oh my yes this is gorgeous. Perfect choice of stone. I am liking this very much.
On Dec 14, 2009 at 1:19 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Pretty!!!
On Dec 14, 2009 at 1:37 pm #
Linda Talbott says:Dear Debra ~ your pendant is beyond beautiful … it is the epitome of the sea; makes me want to take off for the beach, even in the cold. Can’t wait to see the necklace. Your wire wrapping is supurb! Best ~ Linda
On Dec 14, 2009 at 2:26 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:GASP!! Phenomenal!!! Love how you’ve wrapped this lovely chunk of Impression Jasper Debra!
That sandle is just the ticket for a Caribbean inspired piece like this!
On Dec 14, 2009 at 3:44 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:Wow, Debra!!! This is stunning! I could also need a beach now!!;-)
On Dec 14, 2009 at 6:27 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:OH MY!!! What a FABULOUS pendant you have created, Debra!!! Your choices of stone, charms, and your wire wrapping are just incredible!!! Looking forward to seeing the completed necklace!
Let me know when we’re meeting on the beach…..
On Dec 14, 2009 at 9:34 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:This is a gorgeous pendant… great wire work !!!!
Can’t wait to see the necklace you create for it !!!!!
On Dec 14, 2009 at 9:40 pm #
K H says:Love it – love it – love it!!!! Woven wire bails are on my list of things to learn!!!
On Dec 14, 2009 at 11:20 pm #
Shani says:This is truly stunning I love the wire wrapping you did a great job!
On Dec 15, 2009 at 12:13 am #
ChickyD aka Debra says:Thank you SOOOOOO much, dear Friends! I’d been just DYING to make something with that ss flip flop charm! When I make the next one, I think I’ll have a drink. You know, just to get the creative juices flowing…
Lynn, I will DEFINITELY let you know when we’re meeting on the beach!!!!
On Dec 15, 2009 at 12:48 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:On Dec 15, 2009 at 3:38 am #
Dora H says:What a unique way to use a charm…beautiful idea and wirework !
On Dec 15, 2009 at 7:47 am #
ChickyD aka Debra says:Thank you, Dora!
Sounds like a plan, Lynn!
On Dec 15, 2009 at 1:22 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:DEBRA DEBRA DEBRA THIS IS FABULICIOUS!
On Dec 15, 2009 at 8:16 pm #
Lynn g says:Great job, hopefully your dreams will come true.
On Dec 15, 2009 at 11:24 pm #
Harmony on Strings says:Very clever use of charm. Nice job, I can’t wait to see the necklace.
On Dec 15, 2009 at 11:46 pm #
ChickyD aka Debra says:Thank you all so much!!!!!!
On Jan 01, 2010 at 7:06 pm #
Cecilia-Gems of Heaven says:WOW ! Very pretty.