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Apples
About this design:
I’ve been attracted to these beads because they looked like small apples but I had no idea what to do with them. A simple solution came to me a week ago. I just used my favourite technique , crochet, and here it is, a new necklace.
Components:
unknown beads, wireAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Mar 09, 2010 at 4:10 pm #
Kathryn Lobert says:What a cheery and refreshing design for summer fun!! I love it! The crochet idea is fabulous!
On Mar 09, 2010 at 4:38 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Oh wow!! How cool is this!! They really DO look like little apples, thas is so extremely cool, I would so wear this!!! FAVE!!
On Mar 09, 2010 at 5:15 pm #
Valley Girl says:Very unique… perfect gift for teacher’s day!
On Mar 09, 2010 at 5:19 pm #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:This is SO cool!!
On Mar 09, 2010 at 5:29 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Fun, Fabulous Fun!
On Mar 09, 2010 at 5:30 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:OH how sweet! Very cool love the beads.
On Mar 09, 2010 at 5:55 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:this is great i used to crochet but have never tried with beads I even bought a book! oh I am so lazy but I can admire everyone elses beautiful pieces like this one it is charming great job!!
On Mar 09, 2010 at 6:00 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Very pretty I love crocheting with bead also!!!!
On Mar 09, 2010 at 6:11 pm #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Reet! Seems like a long time since I ‘saw’ you here! Love this necklace – it just ripples! A fabulous piece to wear on the beach!
On Mar 09, 2010 at 6:20 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:Amazing – I smell fresh apples!! What size crochet hook and what guage wire did you use here. This is so different. I have never seen beads like that – very unique
On Mar 09, 2010 at 7:51 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Lovely!!
On Mar 09, 2010 at 8:09 pm #
Lynn g says:Very pretty!!!
On Mar 09, 2010 at 10:43 pm #
Jewelrybyirina says:Love it!
On Mar 09, 2010 at 11:41 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:This is perfect for these beads. I’m so glad it just came to you. Love this one
On Mar 10, 2010 at 12:20 am #
Joyce M says:Love it! They really do look just like tiny little apples!!!
On Mar 10, 2010 at 9:52 am #
KPJEWELS says:What a unique cool design.
On Apr 07, 2010 at 1:05 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:What a fabulous idea, Reet! Great design!