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on “Copper Beauty”:“Pretty…” read »
- on “rings with blings”:
“Thank you so much! You all made my day. Yes Rocky D I put them…” read »
on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:“Thanks Beadinggma and Laud.…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Great design. and colors…” read »
on “Vintage Copper Rose”:“No matter what you call it, I like it.…” read »
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 »
Sticks of Nature
About this design:
I loved this half strand of red agate I got at a bead store in Minneapolis a long time ago. I just wanted to make a piece that made them the star and center of attention. I am so addicted to stones! The only problem with this addiction is lack of funds to spend the money I wish I could on them. :)
Components:
red agate sticks, sterling silver toggle clasp, silver plated roundsAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Feb 26, 2010 at 9:01 am #
B Stafford says:Wow, I like this! Very nice!
On Feb 26, 2010 at 9:36 am #
Jade aka Caryn says:love it!
On Feb 26, 2010 at 10:49 am #
Lee D says:Very cool!
On Feb 26, 2010 at 11:35 am #
Valley Girl says:Very pretty design
On Feb 26, 2010 at 12:10 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Fab design for those beautiful stones!
On Feb 26, 2010 at 12:50 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Nice job using these Carnelian sticks, very unusual!
On Feb 26, 2010 at 1:54 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:This is amazing. Those sticks are gorgeous. You did a great job with them. I think I would have been a bit intimidated. Favorite, yep, a favorite.
On Feb 26, 2010 at 4:41 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Wonderful!!!!
On Feb 26, 2010 at 5:28 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:This is a beauty! SLS
On Feb 26, 2010 at 5:50 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Fave! Gorgeous!
On Feb 26, 2010 at 8:58 pm #
jessbell says:You are all so kind and generous!
I had these sitting around for too long and have always loved them. I just didn’t have an idea until recently, so that’s how this piece was born.