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on “Country Leaves”:“Absolutely beautiful. This is one of my favorite pieces.…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Great design and cheery colors. Great Way to repurpose…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“Very pretty design. The pendant is great and of I love pearls. I love how you used…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Thanks so much everyone....I appreciate your comments!…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Clever idea that turned out really cute.…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Beautiful design, Deb!…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Great partners for the pendant. I really like how the pendant & coordinating dangles hang from…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Lucky you to get such a great gift! Love the earrings!…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Nancy, these earrings are wonderful! Such a clever idea!
…” read »- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Nancy, you've created another stunning cuff! Love green & copper together!
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on “Pistachio Spring”:“This delicate green necklace is perfect for Spring. Love it!
…” read »- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“Party time! Fabulous cheerful ear rings!
…” read » - on “Country Leaves”:
“Love the copper and leaves. Excellent Design!
…” read » - on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love your bracelets especially the leather one.
…” read » - on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Wow! Those beads are gorgeous! Love the color.
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on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Definitely one of those "why didn't I think of that" ideas...super clever and super cute!…” read »
- on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Classy!
…” read » - on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Super design. Great tree, too!
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on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Exquisite design as well as those gorgeous beads. You did an excellent job. I love…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Fantastic design. Love it!
…” read » - on “Bluebells”:
“Great design! Great flowers, too!
…” read » - on “Totally Teal”:
“Wow! I love all of that teal and it makes a gorgeous bracelet. Great…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Thanks for the suggestion Chelsea. I haven't done much etching so this would be a…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Yes, the wire is dead soft KSD. At 14 gauge anything but dead soft would…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“Thanks everybody for all the compliments. I've had this little pendant & the pearls sitting on…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Cute recycle!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“I have this pendant also and I just finished making a necklace with it. It…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“These are cool!…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Those stones look gorgeous, as does your design!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“Love it Deb! That pendant looks great with those pearls.…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“These look like so much fun!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“I wanna come to YOUR house! MY patio needs CPR!…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Oh my goodness, Deb, another of your beautiful creations. I really like that leaf; the 1"…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Dittos to everything said. The miracle of Creation is showcased in your pieces!…” read »
- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“What a fantastic and clever idea!! The name is so fitting; love the colors.…” read »
- on “TY”:
“Love this type of design which allows for the beads/components to stand out. Can this be…” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Absolutely fabulous stones--and the triangular pendant is perfect. Gorgeous piece!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“That pendant is a sensational color. Looks great with the beads you chose. Oh, and kudos…” read »
Orange-Ivory-Green-Brown
About this design:
One of my first designs in 2008. When my friend Caroline saw it hanging on a hook on the wall she said "I have to own that one". So now she does .... :-)
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On Feb 13, 2010 at 4:19 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Wow, I can see why she loved it. So very pretty and I love the colors and variation of sizes.
Is it hanging from a tree … whatever the background is sets it off beautifully. Can’t believe you just started beading in 2008! Great job. SLS
On Feb 13, 2010 at 4:22 pm #
Harmony on Strings says:I could see myself wearing this all summer long.
On Feb 13, 2010 at 4:36 pm #
Leigh D says:Simply beautiful.
On Feb 13, 2010 at 4:53 pm #
Swedish Chick says:I get such a kick from this site and all you wonderful people out there who comment so nicely on my designs. And to see the stuff YOU have done inspires me a lot. I joined here just today, because I was tempted to participate in the competition for Valentine Fresh Pick. But I think I am already addicted to this place. Just the kind of beading community I have been looking for. I am so very happy to have found you!
On Feb 13, 2010 at 4:59 pm #
Swedish Chick says:And yes it is a tree behind, in the background. It is a dead one where the insects have dug channels under the “bark” (is it called that in english?). But now the “bark” has come off due to woodpeckers, children and others (= mostly myself). It is standing in a tiny wood just next to our backgarden. I love that surface too.
On Feb 13, 2010 at 5:48 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Hello Swedish Chick, and welcome!! So glad you decided to join in on the fun. Our neighborhood has a tree like yours however the largest holes are about 30 feet in the air. At one time red headed woodpeckers shared it with a pair of yellow bellied woodpeckers. Now I think it is just the red headed. They peck all day and stand on top to guard their roost. Red headed is supposed to be on the decline but not close around our home there are plenty to share. LOL I like your jewelry style very pretty.
On Feb 13, 2010 at 5:48 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:The colors are so soft and soothing. Harmony is right – all summer long (if we get one this year). LOVE IT.
On Feb 13, 2010 at 5:49 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:Oh, and welcome to the family, you will love it here.
On Feb 13, 2010 at 6:06 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Thanks for letting us know it was a tree … we don’t have trees like that in Florida. Yes, we call it ‘bark’.
And welcome to LB … it’s so habit forming it’s not funny, but a lot of fun to meet people from all over the world and get inspired.
SLS
On Feb 13, 2010 at 6:47 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:Great design! Very fresh!
On Feb 13, 2010 at 10:43 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:Way kool love into my favs and welcome to LB I’m fairly new myself joined in in Dec…love everyone here!
On Feb 14, 2010 at 1:38 am #
Little Round Chick says:Great colors and design. Love it!
Welcome to the LB Gallery. It is a fantastic place to hang out with great people who just happen to be great beaders, too.
On Feb 14, 2010 at 2:45 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:pretty!
On Feb 18, 2010 at 7:18 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:Great necklace! I love how you varied the size, shape, color of the ‘lumps’ – it really works. Also like the tree. It reminds me of something from my childhood: another dead tree on my uncle’s farm. Like yours, the insects had tunneled under the bark, then the bark came off. His cows would rub up against it on their way to the water tank, so parts ended up polished. It was gorgeous. Then it blew over in a storm.
On Feb 18, 2010 at 7:27 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:love the necklace, love the backgroung for it too. Welcome to LB, I’ve not been here very long myself, but it’s the BEST beading community EVER, great people, great talent, just awesome all around! Glad you found it too!!
On Feb 18, 2010 at 7:32 pm #
Swedish Chick says:It’s funny the way a tree can become so important to you. But they do. That polished one sounds wonderful! I planted an american horse chestnut in my front garden last year, on the birthday of my father who passed away the year before. We had a big horse chestnut in the garden when i grew up. It was great to climb. The tree in my garden i’ve named “Bertil’s chestnut tree”.
On Feb 18, 2010 at 11:14 pm #
Swedish Chick says:By the way: my fathers name was Bertil. Bertil Nordstrom. Hence the name of that tree I planted in his memory. So before I married I had the same name as that chain of warehouses in the US. Just a little fun fact for all you americans out there. Now I have a dutch surname, altough my husband is english … His grandfather was dutch. Just a little fact off-spring