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Chatter
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 »
- on “Pretty Pink”:
“Thank you all, ladies. Nancy, knew you'd love the pink tourmaline ! ...thanks too for…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Very pretty! Send has the tie dye look
Is that alcohol ink you used ? I…” read »
A Cool Summer Day
About this design:
I was daydreaming about summer last Sunday, getting ready for the next big snow hit. I love the colors!
Components:
Polymer Clay beads Meatal Beads ChainAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Feb 10, 2010 at 11:35 am #
grama rose aka stormy says:So perfect! love the blues…
On Feb 10, 2010 at 11:42 am #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:The style is wonderfully different and fresh. Nice beads and colors.
On Feb 10, 2010 at 11:57 am #
Arja A says:You are very talent with polymer clay.
This is nice. All we are waiting summer so much!
funny: at the same time I named my bracelet as ” CoolDay” and You nemed Yours ” Cool Summer Day”
On Feb 10, 2010 at 11:58 am #
Valley Girl says:Excellent color combination!
On Feb 10, 2010 at 1:11 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Love it! New Fav!!!
I like the design and those gorgeous “summer sky blue” beads.
On Feb 10, 2010 at 1:32 pm #
B Stafford says:Thank you ladies! I did not realize how close our design titles were, til it was to late! So sorry, Arja A. All I can think of right now, is the warm sunny days!
On Feb 10, 2010 at 1:34 pm #
Linda Talbott says:This is wonderful … love the polymer clay beads with the chain … great look.
On Feb 10, 2010 at 2:58 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:I love this bracelet!!! Blue colors are my favorite and the combo of your beads with the chain is just outstanding!!!
On Feb 10, 2010 at 2:58 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Hi, Harriet — I knew you would love this one, too!
On Feb 10, 2010 at 9:25 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Very cool , summery pick !!!!! Love it !!!
On Feb 12, 2010 at 7:31 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:Great summery piece. I think everyone is ready for summer! I love the blues.