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on “Mystic Mystery”:“Love that color! Great design, too.
…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
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- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Blue with brass. What more could anyone want? Great design.
…” read » - on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
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“Mmmmmm, yummy color! Love it!
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
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Jamaica Bound
About this design:
I made this for a co-worker, along with a bracelet and earrings, for her vacation in Jamaica. I want to go too Mon!
Components:
Turquoise,Carved wooden beadsRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jan 15, 2010 at 4:23 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Into my faves, this so completely rocks!!! Awesome!!
On Jan 15, 2010 at 4:30 pm #
Linda Talbott says:I really like this. The Turquoise is set off beautifully by the wooden beads and pendant, and the silver adds an extra touch of light.
On Jan 15, 2010 at 5:38 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:So classic. This will never go out of style. What a nice thing you did for your co-worker. I love turquoise mixed with just about anything.
On Jan 15, 2010 at 5:54 pm #
cottagecharms says:Oh me too Linda! Actually any blue and brown together I love, I have to watch not to use it too often!
On Jan 15, 2010 at 6:03 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:I always say, “it will go with jeans” about anything I tend to use often. Since ANYTHING goes with jeans, I think we can use that rationale with blue, to some extent. Do more like this and I’ll have a zillion pages of faves by you
On Jan 15, 2010 at 6:17 pm #
cottagecharms says:Thats so funny, I say that a lot too! Since most people wear jeans it definitely gets them thinking! Thanks Linda! I have a couple more in my ‘brown and blue’ group I’ll have to post.
On Jan 15, 2010 at 6:57 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:This is a wonderful necklace, tell her to pack you in the luggage or you will be happy to go along to carry the luggage and get out your sunscreen.
On Jan 16, 2010 at 12:56 am #
Harmony on Strings says:I love brown and turquoise and this is a beautiful marriage
On Jan 16, 2010 at 6:36 am #
Gunilla B says:Wonderful necklace! I wouldn’t mind going to Jamaica either.
On Jan 16, 2010 at 2:03 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Love this!
On Jan 16, 2010 at 7:51 pm #
Lynn g says:This is very nice, I like the combo of the wood and stones……