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Mardi Gras
About this design:
I didn't plan on it but after I put this necklace together the colors looked like Mardi Gras to me. And perfect timing for the New Orleans holiday. I really like the different colors in the crystal beads depending on the angle.
Components:
Chinese crystal beads in metallic plum, plum FWP, gold metal beads, toggle and hammered ring.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Feb 13, 2010 at 1:29 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:beautiful set!
On Feb 13, 2010 at 1:33 pm #
Leigh D says:Very Mardi Gras appropriate
The gold compliments the purple crystal so well
On Feb 13, 2010 at 1:35 pm #
Lee D says:Thank you Sarah and Leigh! Wish I could figure what I did wrong that the main picture is sideways.
On Feb 13, 2010 at 1:37 pm #
Leigh D says:Lee – how did you take the initial picture – was your camera rotated as well? I have to “rotate” alot of my pictures in the picture software that I use so that they will be right side up when I post
On Feb 13, 2010 at 1:41 pm #
Lee D says:I took the picture sideways and then edited it to rotate right side up. But when I loaded it to LB it went sideways. Got it fixed but I’m not sure what I did. Hehe!
On Feb 13, 2010 at 1:44 pm #
Leigh D says:Well geez – and I was hoping there was a simple solution! LOL
On Feb 13, 2010 at 1:53 pm #
Harmony on Strings says:Pretty from any view. I love purple.
On Feb 13, 2010 at 2:05 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:Yumm, purple!
On Feb 13, 2010 at 2:22 pm #
Goldie H says:This is beautiful! Very appropriate too!!
On Feb 13, 2010 at 2:52 pm #
Lee D says:Thanks, ladies. Purple is a favorite of mine too.
On Feb 13, 2010 at 3:03 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:very nice..i take sideways picture all the time at least we can turn our heads!!!I’m ready for the party!
On Feb 13, 2010 at 3:11 pm #
Lee D says:Thanks, Stormy chic. I’m glad I’m not the only one.
On Feb 13, 2010 at 3:16 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Gorgeous!!! Very festive.
On Feb 13, 2010 at 5:31 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Really beautiful and regal royal purple.
On Feb 13, 2010 at 6:25 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:LOVE, love, love it. Great set. Where did you get those great beads?
On Feb 13, 2010 at 6:35 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:OOOOOOOOOoooooooooooo purpleicious perfection!
On Feb 13, 2010 at 8:06 pm #
Lee D says:Thank you Harriet, Faith, Linda, and Sali Jo. Linda, I got the crystal beads from Aunties Beads online.