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on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Dream is the perfect word to use for this set. Oh my gosh!!!!!…” read »
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“Much fabulocity here. I'm a huuuuuge Aqua nugget fan. They look great with Quartz.It has such…” read »
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on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“I read your tute and found it very easy to follow! And must agree with Kate and…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Love that color! Great design, too.
…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
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“Blue with brass. What more could anyone want? Great design.
…” read » - on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“My kind of color! Love the design, too! Isn't it great to have a stash when…” read »
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“Mmmmmm, yummy color! Love it!
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Kate is right, It definitely has that "industrial chic" look. Great color, excellent design! …” read »
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“Great Pendant! Love it! If you aren't sure about the design, put it away for a…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Instant summer! Love 'em!
…” read » - on “Butterfly Dance”:
“You should be pleased. You have made a unique and lovely design.
…” read » - on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Glorious color and a great design!
…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“Guys can be such a pain. I'm sure ear rings would look great even if…” read »
- on “Just Plum Pretty”:
“This is a gorgeous piece! Love the purple against the Vintaj. Just beautiful!…” read »
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- on “Lots of Copper”:
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“Love the way you used heart gems to go with the pendant, for the earrings. Great…” read »
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on “Lots of Copper”:“Terrific earrings! So jealous of your "gift" - not only of the copper & scraps,…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I like how you have the concave & domed circles alternating. Makes for a striking (pun…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautifully done.…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Thanks Nancy, the wire work was a bit tricky ! I had to do the…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“The non-traditional look is stunning.…” read »
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“Very smart looking.…” read »
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“I like the way it looks different on the two back rounds. Nine piece.…” read »
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“Great design Deb…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty. I need to get some recycled glass
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“I posted on your blog and will here. The tutorial is great. Easy to follow. I've…” read »
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“This is so cool, I love this design.Well done.
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Amethyst Cuff
About this design:
I have wanted to make this cuff for ages.... I love amethyst and these chips are just perfect for this type of work.
I added a little sparkle with gold seed beads.
Components:
Amethyst, seed beads, cuff blank, suedeAdditional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Feb 24, 2010 at 12:56 am #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Beautiful I like this so much. Still February for Amythest month. Oh my heavens I always do this my sons birthday is March 1st he’ll be big 40 this year. Good heavens I have not figured why I have been doing that these last few years. At leas I sent him and his fiance something Her birthday is today.
This is a beautiful shade fo purple such rich gems. I love the focal bead I hope to learn to do the thing with seed beads to encase gems. Love it.
On Feb 24, 2010 at 2:25 am #
Little Round Chick says:Rich, rich color. This is a beautiful piece of work, Lynn. Looks like a lot of work, too. I can’t wear purple cause my skin tone doesn’t work with it. But I’d sure wear this cuff purple and all.
On Feb 24, 2010 at 3:57 am #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:This is fabulous, so beautiful! I LOVE cuff bracelets!!
On Feb 24, 2010 at 6:28 am #
Lee D says:Beautiful!
On Feb 24, 2010 at 7:23 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Awesome! Where can I get one LOL!
On Feb 24, 2010 at 7:52 am #
KittyMom Linda says:You’ve been wanting to make it for ages, that’s how long it would have taken me to do it! I can’t even fathom how to begin something like this. And, being purple, just takes it over the top in my opinion. FAVE.
On Feb 24, 2010 at 8:12 am #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Lynn- this looks like so much work, but the result is fantabulous!!!!
On Feb 24, 2010 at 9:10 am #
ChickyD aka Debra says:Wow!!!!!!! Simply amazing. I love the rich purple. I have no clue how you accomplished this! I stand in awe!
On Feb 24, 2010 at 9:11 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:WOW AMAZING WOW
I just can’t say enough about this amazing piece of art…. !!!!!!!
I adore it !!!!!
On Feb 24, 2010 at 10:00 am #
Harmony on Strings says:Amazing. I love purple too.
On Feb 24, 2010 at 11:47 am #
grama rose aka stormy says:WOWZA!!! absolutly wonderful!!!
On Feb 24, 2010 at 12:30 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:so special, love this! I really love amethyst
On Feb 24, 2010 at 1:01 pm #
Shanti P says:Strikingly beautiful! I love purple with a hint of gold! Well done!
On Feb 24, 2010 at 2:01 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:WOWZA! THis is gorgeous!
On Feb 24, 2010 at 2:05 pm #
AndreaHusband says:love love love this cuff!
On Feb 24, 2010 at 6:10 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:WOW!! This is such a beautiful piece. And the fact that it’s purple gives it bonus points in my book.
Can’t imagine how you got all of those little chips to fit together so well and cover the frame. FAV! SLS
On Feb 25, 2010 at 3:41 am #
Lynn in Oz says:Hey all
Thankyou so much for all that wonderful comments.
My apologies for not getting back in here earlier. My son broke 3 fingers and my dog tore his cruciate ligament, so life is way too hectic at the moment
It hasn’t taken that long to do LOL just a few hours
The chips don’t completely match up, but that is ok, because the base fabric is purple suede, so a little showing through is part of the charm.
It will be going into the local show tomorrow, so it can’t be bought anywhere just yet
LOL
On Feb 25, 2010 at 7:38 am #
KittyMom Linda says:Oh my goodness, was your son wrestling with the dog or was it two separate accidents? Hope everyone is doing better today. Can’t wait to see what everyone has to say at the show today. Keep us posted.
On Feb 25, 2010 at 9:44 am #
Eeka Mouse says:Love!!!! the cuff!!!!
LRC – you can wear this bracelet – skin-tone only really matters w’ stuff near the face. Your wrist will look marvelous.
Hope everyone heals up soon. Everyone I know who tore a.c. ligaments did it skiing, which makes me wonder… does your dog ski????
On Feb 26, 2010 at 2:27 am #
Lynn in Oz says:LOL- no Jabari does not ski… we don’t know how he did it, but it wasn’t in the same incident as my son
My youngest son was playing with his big brother at school and the “big” boys kinda crumpled on top of my youngest and somehow in the mix he broke his fingers.
I dropped it off at the show today, but I won’t know anything until next Sunday
On Feb 26, 2010 at 2:32 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:What a gorgeous bracelet, Lynn! Your work is just stunning and the color is fabulous!
I’m sure it will sell quickly!
Sorry about your boys and their boo-boos! It will probably be harder to keep Jabari quiet than your son! Hope they both start to feel better soon!
On Feb 26, 2010 at 2:39 am #
Lynn in Oz says:Thanks Lynn
I hope all is well with you
On Feb 26, 2010 at 6:31 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:This cuff is stunning!
Oh the joys of little boys! I’d like to say girls are easier, but now that mine is 18 – I’m not so sure. Opens up a whole new can of worms. LOL
On Mar 04, 2010 at 2:20 am #
Lynn in Oz says:This piece got 3rd!!!
On Mar 04, 2010 at 12:02 pm #
Celticcrossing says:Congratz!! Wow, this is a stunning piece of work. Very impressive.
♥Hope you son & your dog are doing better!
On Mar 04, 2010 at 12:06 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Congrats on your 3rd place finish, Lynn! Can’t imagine how it didn’t get first…..it’s sooooo stunning! I’m so happy for you!!!
On Mar 04, 2010 at 3:32 pm #
Lynn in Oz says:The reason it didn’t get 1st is because my necklace did LOL They were both in the same category….. it is strange, Iknow, but we are a country town and sometimes thing are a little backwards LOL
On Mar 04, 2010 at 3:42 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Grats on 3rd AND 1st place Lynn! Hope your son and Jabari (great name by the way) are doing well. I know there isn’t much they can do with broken fingers except a cast up to the elbow at worst, splinting and taping them together at best, well, from my understanding at least. And Jeeze torn CL? Could he have gotten into a fight with another animal…erm wait, there’d be more than just a torn cl if that was the case, my bad. Might of been trying to get into, out of, or over something that was a bit much. Hmmm. Well, I hope all is well now and good energy goes out from my hubby and I to you and yours.