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on “Bluebells”:“Both the flowers and the earrings are beautiful! Great job capturing the feel of the real…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
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“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
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on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
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“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
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“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
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“Great design!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
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“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
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Happy Birthday to Me!!
About this design:
This is my birthday necklace I made for myself from supplies that my mom brought back from Hawaii. I'll be wearing it all day today and I can't wait to see what the reactions are...it's not really a "fade into the background" type of necklace. I was going to go the easy route and just put black with it, but this hematite was screaming to be put in the design....and boy does it make it pop in person.
Components:
Ceramic?? pendant from Hawaii, Hematite, black seed beads and unknown funky beads.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Feb 05, 2010 at 8:13 am #
Debbi aka Sparkle Chick says:Happy Birthday Nicki! This is a stunning necklace that is sure to draw tons of compliments!
Enjoy your day; you’ll be a knockout!
On Feb 05, 2010 at 8:19 am #
B Stafford says:Beautiful piece! Happy Birthday!
On Feb 05, 2010 at 8:21 am #
KittyMom Linda says:Happy Birthday! Can I wear it for my birthday on Monday? That is such a sophifiscated piece, yet very fun. I love it – and it definitely goes into my faves.
On Feb 05, 2010 at 8:50 am #
cottagecharms says:You’ll be the star of the day in this necklace! Very cool!
On Feb 05, 2010 at 9:28 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Happy Birthday, Nicki! (Today is also my hubby’s birthday!) Hope you have a fabulous day. How can you not while wearing this necklace?! I love it!
On Feb 05, 2010 at 9:53 am #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Happy Birthday! Awesome necklace, definitely an attention getter, the BEST kind, lol! Have an amazing day!!
On Feb 05, 2010 at 10:25 am #
Arja A says:Happy Birthday! Awesome necklace.
On Feb 05, 2010 at 10:55 am #
Lee D says:Happy Birthday! Enjoy wearing your beautiful necklace!
On Feb 05, 2010 at 10:56 am #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:With this fabulous necklace it is a “done deal” (as we say in the South) that you will have a GREAT day!
On Feb 05, 2010 at 12:19 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:Happy Birthday Nikki… you have a lovely necklace to wear..I’m sure you will get alot of compliments…Enjoy Your day!
On Feb 05, 2010 at 12:57 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Great looking necklace, Birthday Girl. Have tons of fun wearing it today. Really like those funky beads. They look like they would be fun to play with.
On Feb 05, 2010 at 1:21 pm #
Brenda H says:What a fun and stunning necklace! Happy Birthday! Today is my birthday too and tomorrow is my oldest grandson’s birthday. Have a great day!
On Feb 05, 2010 at 1:32 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Oh, what a beautiful Birthday present! Happy Birthday, Nikki!
Happy birthday to you as well Brenda!
On Feb 05, 2010 at 1:57 pm #
Nicki - Taylored Designs says:Thanks for the birthday wishes everyone!! Happy birthday Brenda….go Aquarius!!!
On Feb 05, 2010 at 2:09 pm #
LeighAnn F says:Really a cool piece! Love the texture thing going on! Happy Birthday! Celebrate your special day!
On Feb 05, 2010 at 2:31 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Happy Birthday !!!! This is a wonderful necklace !!!
Enjoy your day !!!!
On Feb 05, 2010 at 2:58 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Wow! I am flabbergasted! Beautiful creation! You have a great Momma to bring you back such a lovely gift. Have a Happy Birthday! You’ll be a knock out in this winner.
On Feb 05, 2010 at 5:22 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Happy birthday lovely necklace!!!!
On Feb 05, 2010 at 9:34 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:What a fabulous necklace!
Hope you’re having (had) a wonderful day!
On Feb 05, 2010 at 10:52 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Princess Purple Butterfly Chick says “I love it!! You organized it really nice and I love the black parts with the orange. Those are my favorite colors.”
On Feb 06, 2010 at 4:22 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Happy birthday! This necklace looks awesome!
On Feb 06, 2010 at 7:32 am #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:Hope you had a great birthday, NIcki. The necklace is fabulous!!!
On Feb 06, 2010 at 7:39 am #
Linda Talbott says:Incredible. What a great way to celebrate your birthday. Into my faves!
On Feb 06, 2010 at 2:38 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Nicki, I hope you had a fabulously happy birthday! What a beautiful necklace you created! Love the fun and funky beads with your great pendant!
On Feb 07, 2010 at 1:59 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Very primal, and so much fun! Hope you had a wonderful birthday Nicki, and got lots of oohs and aaahs with this piece!
On Feb 10, 2010 at 5:38 pm #
Harmony on Strings says:Yes, so much fun. Love this.