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on “All Wired Up”:“Ah. I was thinking the wax was to make it easier to handle but then…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“What a cool experiment - - with great results, too !…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Thank you all, I'm glad you liked the way they turned out. I think you're on to…” read »
on “Nesting Instinct”:“SO pretty!!! I like the way you've used the bellflowers and the links.…” read »
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“You'll want to wear this every day!
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on “Fortunate mistake”:“Ooooohhhhh ... cool! "Oopses" are sometimes the best, aren't they.…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Happy accident turns into great look. I think you actually achieved your goal to show the…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“Sorry, Becky...I meant to respond to your question about the waxed linen, too. The coating does wear…” read »
on “Sea Breeze”:“Very cool! I especially love the sun and the silk!…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“Lynda, thank you, it makes sense to me
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“Love the idea, gorgeous work, Jess
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on “Nesting Instinct”:“Beautiful!!!…” read »
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“Beautiful necklace and sentiment, Jess! I love your style!!…” read »
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Cate's Gift
About this design:
Another Christmas present for one of my son's teachers. I chose one of Lynda's beautiful pendants to go with this design.
Components:
Polymer Clay pendant by Lynda (Diva Chick), Green Garnet, Lucite beads, South Sea Shell pearls, swarovski crystals...Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Dec 21, 2009 at 10:56 am #
Lynda aka DivaChick says:Ooh, I get to be the first to comment! It’s gorgeous, Shanti. It gives me great joy to see how you all build a design around a pendant I made. This is such a romantic design, I know your son’s teacher will love it! Bravo, girl!
On Dec 21, 2009 at 11:32 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:This is gorgeous!
Wish I was your son’s teacher! Such a thoughtful gift!
On Dec 21, 2009 at 12:00 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Wowsa!! Great pendant and gorgeous beads to boot. What a lucky teacher. Your child must really like this lady. Great classy creation.
On Dec 21, 2009 at 1:03 pm #
Shanti P says:Thank you so much Lynda, Jeanne and Faith.
Lynda, this one was hard to let go – it turned out so pretty in person – your pendant did have a lot to do with it!!!
On Dec 21, 2009 at 2:32 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Cate is just as lucky as Eileen!!!
The colors in this are so beautiful and your lay-out of the beads accents the pendant perfectly!
On Dec 21, 2009 at 4:14 pm #
Little Round Chick says:A truly lovely piece. The colors are great.
On Dec 21, 2009 at 4:42 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Cate will love this, Shanti! Another fabulous necklace creation designed around one of Lynda’s beautiful pendants!
On Dec 21, 2009 at 5:05 pm #
Shanti P says:Thanks again, Mary, LRC, and Lynn!
On Dec 21, 2009 at 5:18 pm #
Leigh D says:Wow – this is fantastic – another fabulous design!
On Dec 22, 2009 at 12:04 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Very pretty, lucky is the one who get this !!!!!
On Dec 22, 2009 at 8:15 am #
Shanti P says:Thank you, Leigh and Violet!
On Dec 22, 2009 at 2:21 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Very pretty !!!
On Dec 22, 2009 at 3:26 pm #
Shanti P says:Thanks, Alice!
On Dec 23, 2009 at 12:28 pm #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Gorgeous design with another of Lynda’s fabulous pendants! Your son’s teacher must be one special person to receive such a beautiful gift!
On Dec 23, 2009 at 4:33 pm #
Linda Talbott says:Dear Shanti ~ beautiful statement. I love all the focal beads, including the two on the sides. They are all set off so well by the pearls and crystals. Lovely.
On Dec 28, 2009 at 2:34 pm #
Shanti P says:Thanks Chickie Sue and Linda!