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on “Aurora Damask”:“About the swellegant patinas.. not hard just difficult to determine when you are done letting it…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Thanks, ladies! If you do give the tutorial a try out and have a minute…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“Beautiful pendant and chain goes well with design. What kind of metal is it?…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Thanks Deb, nice to know you know how I feel about a redo. I am…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Love this green with copper. Awesome!…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Love the new shapes, Nancy. This gift will be keeping you busy for quite awhile!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Beautiful!! I just went & looked at your tute. While I haven't tried it yet I…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Oooh, I love the look of that wire against the glass. It makes me think of…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Great colors…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“LOVE IT!!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I do like it. Not as much as the blue but aqua blue is my fave…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
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“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“Lovely set!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Pretty!…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“FABULOUS!!!
…” read »- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“These are pretty!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“LOVELY!…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“LOvely !…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“These are adorable!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Love this Nancy!…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“So cool!…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“I agree, this color is gorgeous with copper....great piece!…” read »
- on “Ice Ice Druzy”:
“That druzy is cool. Great piece!…” read »
- on “Simply Crystal”:
“Lovely design!…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“Very cool!…” read »
- on “A Little Vintage”:
“Well done! Love the focal.…” read »
on “My MacGyver Heart”:“Absolutely gorgeous! You've also given me some inspiration for my teal colored wire that I bought…” read »
on “Tranquility”:“Thanks! I got them at a Gem show last year.…” read »
- on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Thank you Becky and Wanda. Fostering is very rewarding and I get to play with…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“I like your choices for the pendant. Its all very beautiful.…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“I thought it was a Jasper, but wasn't quite sure. Yes they are a beautiful green.…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“My bad--Brazilian rainforest JASPER. They still have the chips but these bigger pieces were a…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Thanks everyone, and thanks Becky for letting me know. I know I got them from LB…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Lovely!…” read »
Ecelectica
About this design:
This was made for a teenager that doesn't fit in... I thought that showing her everything can be different and beautiful at the same time.. Her dad was so pleased with this...
Components:
Lots of Beads Lots of Silver Seed Beeds Shell chipsAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jul 05, 2009 at 11:11 pm #
Shannon aka Silly Chick says:What a unique way to boost a young girl’s self-esteem! I’m sure she’ll always treasure your gift – for its beauty and the wisdom behind it! Utterly charming!
On Jul 05, 2009 at 11:31 pm #
ChickyD aka Debra says:REALLY, really COOL!!!!!!! thoughtful gift, too!
On Jul 06, 2009 at 12:34 am #
Desiree J says:It’s funny how looking back you can easily see how fitting in really wasn’t that big of a deal, but when it is happening it is so horrible and traumatic. I love the idea behind this, the combination is really beautiful and the colors so vibrant. I really hope your message was received loud and clear.
On Jul 06, 2009 at 9:06 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:VERY cool! The bracelet AND the purpose!
On Jul 06, 2009 at 11:18 am #
Clarith says:Perfect name. Unfortuately with all boys I have to try my designs out on my friends. Usually my youngest son’s girlfriends gets to be my sounding board on what she thinks of some of my designs.
I have cut down on asking my daughter-in-law because pieces have been known to end up going home with her.
On Jul 06, 2009 at 2:10 pm #
KPJEWELS says:Thos is a gorgeous piece with a gorgeous message. Just a suggestion: Would it help her if you were to try teaching her something about the art of beading?????????
On Jul 07, 2009 at 2:17 pm #
seashellsally says:Fun!
It takes talent to successfully combine so many different colors, textures, sizes, etc and have it “work”. Well done!
On Jul 14, 2009 at 9:46 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:What a thoughtful, sensitive design and gift, Alex!
On Jul 14, 2009 at 9:41 pm #
Claudia says:This is taking beading to the next level…allowing the piece to have a voice and a message. This bracelet is now a symbol, almost a soul symbol that carries the most beautiful message and connects to this girl’s heart.
Spirals are so important historically too, the labyrinth was a symbol of the soul and a symbol of the journey of life and of karma. So to see you use the spiral bracelet, and the many different levels is sort of breathtaking. You show not only that someone can be unique, but you show the journey, the winding road of life, and the adventures one can have while walking the path.
Really astounding work. Kudos.