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on “In The Garden of Olives”:“You complimented your pendant well with the bead choices. Pretty!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Very pretty! My wire wrapping never looks that good.…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“Ooops, trigger finger; didn't mean to post that fast. Wanted to add (fwiw) that your chain…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Your pendant is gorgeous. I love how the stones are framed within. It reminds me of…” read »
on “Evergreen Copper”:“I am such a fan of copper, and this design is fabulous! Just love the…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Very pretty colors!…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“There is a lot going on in this pendant and it's all good fun! Love it!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Love the simplicity of the design. It really lets the wire wrapped beach glass take the…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“I'm amazed at your skill in this technique and with color! Just lovely.…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Love this bright blue and brass. So unusual!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Haven't the foggiest notion what those green stones are either. But they are gorgeously combined with…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Very Pretty! Your choices of stashed beads look great with the pendant.…” read »
on “Evergreen Copper”:“This is a fab piece. I love the textures and different beads and their random…” read »
on “Evergreen Copper”:“Gorgeous. ! I really like the big green stones…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“This is gorgeous! Love the brightness of the blue with the brass.…” read »
on “Violets”:“Thank you all! Stitching is therapeutic, I think. My background is embroidery, where pieces can take…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“I like the variations, particularly the larger magatamas near the center, which give focus to the…” read »
- on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Thanks a bunch for the lovely comments, it just inspires me more.
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on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Thank you Mary and Cindy, very much
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on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Love this one…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“Thank You, Nancy!:)…” read »
on “Wine Party”:“I just found this...2013? What a great idea.…” read »
on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Love, love, love this!!! So creative!…” read »
on “Beachey Bling”:“What a fantastic earthy look. Beach glass should be considered a gemstone. It's so mysterious to…” read »
- on “Tranquility”:
“Kyanite and Pearls are fantastic together,and I LOVE the splash of rock crystal. This piece really…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“Just gorgeous. Those stones really belong together,and are just perfect!…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“You are simply genius at this style!
…” read »- on “Crazy Little Things”:
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Thanks everyone. The flat wire is aluminum, so it is very soft. Curling it…” read » 
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Like a cool, berry slushy on a hot day!
Wouldn't this look yummy with a…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Thank you, Becky, Deb,N Taylor and Wanda!
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“Thank You all, dear chickies!
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“Beautiful set!…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“The two different sides look great! Gorgeous!…” read »
- on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Beautiful necklace! The rainy weather was a great inspiration for you.…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“I agree with you both, I thought the same after I'd looked at them again!…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Gorgeous!!!…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Gorgeous set - love it.…” read »
on “Banded Together”:“Very funky and cool!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Your patina work is so cool - you are very talented! I love the turquoise beads…” read »
- on “carry that weight”:
“Hi! Do you have some for sale? Thanks!…” read »
Zen
About this design:
I had so much trouble getting the dangles on this one to fall just right, I cursed so much that I thought I would call it just that! But since the beads are so nice (from LB) and since it's my sister's birthday gift, I decided to humour myself and call it totally the opposite ;)
Components:
Copper Green Opal 3-sided rice, Lemon Chrysoprase Faceted Twisted rice and TierraCast Antique Copper components.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Mar 01, 2010 at 9:13 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:Wow this is awesome the struggle paid off…I would have never thought to put opal with the lemon chryp. I know your sis will love this to pieces!!!! I do.
On Mar 01, 2010 at 9:30 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:I love this!! Very pretty … SLS
On Mar 01, 2010 at 10:39 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:This is awesome, I bet your sis’ll LOVE it!!
On Mar 02, 2010 at 1:55 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Fabulous design, and such gorgeous colors! Your sis will love this piece, Johanne – and if she doesn’t, let me know and I’ll send you my address…
On Mar 02, 2010 at 7:42 am #
KittyMom Linda says:Magnificent, might have taken time, but the result was worth it. You get the best depiction of it on the pic where you are modeling it. It’s substantial and beautiful. Wow. Its only 7:30 and I have ANOTHER fave.
On Mar 02, 2010 at 8:08 am #
Valley Girl says:This is very unique… I love it
On Mar 02, 2010 at 8:14 am #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Oooh, i have some of this gorgeous green bead…you are giving me ideas! Great Design; I likey very much!
On Mar 02, 2010 at 8:31 am #
Judith Ann Boyer says:How adorable!! And if your sister doesn’t want it I have four that would!!
Love it great color combo…Gemme, Gemme!!
On Mar 02, 2010 at 8:39 am #
Linda Talbott says:What a beautiful necklace. Your sister will love it. Great complement between light and dark beads.
On Mar 02, 2010 at 9:05 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Absolutely stunning,your sister is very lucky!
On Mar 02, 2010 at 10:28 am #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:I was only going to look this morning, but had to stop and tell you how much I like this!!! The greens are so pretty together and the design is really pretty.
On Mar 02, 2010 at 10:53 am #
Chippy Chick aka Lindys says:Love the soft green of the twisted rice beads! So calming! Great design too!
On Mar 02, 2010 at 2:18 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Like this one very pretty!
On Mar 02, 2010 at 5:04 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Thank you all so much, my sis luvs chrysoprase so when I saw these awesome beads on LB, I figured they had her name written all over!
On Mar 02, 2010 at 9:35 pm #
Lynn g says:This is so pretty, a great design….