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on “Clay Creek”:“Liking all the new things to learn & create !!…” read »
on “The Uh Ohs!”:“These are so cute! Like the colors you chose and those little wheels at the bottom.…” read »
- on “Peacock Tail Feathers”:
“Thank you Susie and Peggy!
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on “More the Merrier Re-design”:“Beautiful. I like plan B .
…” read »- on “Bevy of Dancing Loop Bracelets”:
“You 've inspired me to do some earrings with Unicorne tear drops. Thank you
…” read » - on “Bevy of Dancing Loop Bracelets”:
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- on “Peacock Tail Feathers”:
“The colors and silver are so pretty…” read »
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on “Bevy of Dancing Loop Bracelets”:“May I add another WOW - I love these bracelets, they look like they're all done…” read »
on “A Day At The Beach”:“Wearing this, you'd be the classiest person on the beach. I like!…” read »
- on “All Wired Up”:
“I'm really attracted to this piece. It has the rustic-organic feel, but it's delicate, too. Well…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“I love the rustic beauty of this design! I recently aquired some 18G copper wire at…” read »
- on “Peacock Tail Feathers”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Flying Home”:
“I hear you, Deb. They had a submission call for November....A friend of mine was supposed…” read »
on “Flowers and Butterflies”:“Thank you, ladies, as soon as I get to go away for a much needed vaca…” read »
- on “Midnight Glow”:
“Great job with the bezel, and I love the clear overall design!…” read »
on “Mosaic”:“Unfortunately, Becky, my stash is at the bottom of the barrel! All I have left is…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“No that totally made sense. I was thinking when I looked at them you had to…” read »
on “Ebony & Ivory”:“I like the tiny squares with the diamond shaped sardonyx. Maybe a tiny seedbead between them…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“Thanks everyone. This piece was fun to make...and Asia and Becky...you did not see the wire…” read »
on “leftovers”:“How freakin' cute!…” read »
- on “Midnight Glow”:
“I have a gazillion of those glass stones from my 4 kids' weddings. Now I…” read »
- on “Daggeroodo1”:
“Looks like one of those fun and fruity umbrella drinks that Gail wanted to go for…” read »
- on “Daggers2U”:
“WOW! when you look at the closeup it just jumps off the screen!…” read »
- on “Lavender and Tarragon in Blooms”:
“Thought I recognized them!
Fab colors and design as usual! 
…” read » - on “Peacock Tail Feathers”:
“Deb--I need those in poster form.
LOL…” read » - on “Ebony & Ivory”:
“Stones are gorgeous! I would have tried the squares, too. I see what you mean,…” read »
- on “Flowers and Butterflies”:
“Love the colors of this one and your work is excellent!…” read »
- on “A Day At The Beach”:
“very cool!…” read »
- on “Bevy of Dancing Loop Bracelets”:
“Wow. Sorry, but that seems to be the standard reaction here.
I can just imagine…” read » - on “All Wired Up”:
“Asia, not sure what Lynda does, but my freehand ones look awful,too.
…” read » - on “leftovers”:
“These are real cute!…” read »
- on “leftovers”:
“These are beautiful! Loving the colors!…” read »
- on “Peacock Tail Feathers”:
“Thank you FB! Fresh water pearls are gorgeous!…” read »
on “leftovers”:“Love the colors and the dangles
…” read »- on “Midnight Glow”:
“This is fabulous
…” read » - on “Bevy of Dancing Loop Bracelets”:
“Who cares about the rain, when it inspires such great designs
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“Loving the colors and the button is gorgeous
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Picasso Blue
About this design:
This is a whimsical bracelet designed around 3 vintage glass focal beads. If you look closely you will see faces on the beads. Complimenting the focal beads are smaller square glass “face” beads. Also included in the design are 6mm faceted fire polished Czech glass beads. Closure is a sterling silver plated brass toggle.
Components:
vintage glass beads, glass "face" beads, fire polished Czech glass beads, sterling silver toggleAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Feb 11, 2010 at 11:26 pm #
Little Round Chick says:I like the whimsical vintage beads and the way you have used them. Great color, too.
On Feb 12, 2010 at 12:25 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:What a pretty bracelet — those “face” beads are so clever!
On Feb 12, 2010 at 6:37 am #
Lee D says:Love the vintage beads and your design!
On Feb 12, 2010 at 8:27 am #
Linda Talbott says:This is a wonderful bracelet. Love the face beads; they make the bracelet very interesting and compelling.
On Feb 12, 2010 at 8:31 am #
Judith Ann Boyer says:Awesome! Love the color and the “face” beads area just plain cool!!
On Feb 12, 2010 at 11:57 am #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:SSSSSoooooo!!!! Cute and adorable. The blue color is an eye popper!
On Feb 12, 2010 at 12:01 pm #
Harmony on Strings says:Love this, very unique and eye catching
On Feb 12, 2010 at 12:03 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:What cute beads the blue is so nice great braclet
On Feb 13, 2010 at 10:28 am #
KittyMom Linda says:Cool, the faces remind me of Easter Island. You have a great talent for describing your jewelry. You have a great talent for making it too!
On Feb 13, 2010 at 10:30 am #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Fave! This is supremely cool!!
On Mar 28, 2010 at 5:22 pm #
liannallama says:awesome! I have some similar beads and never knew what to do with them! Thanks for the ideas!