The Design Gallery
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Chatter
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“love how you're exploring so many beautiful variations with this technique, Julia....they all end up in…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Gorgeous!!…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“It is 3 strands of sari silk. The silk is knotted on either side of…” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“What a nice, clean design. Both are winners. I have been working on jewelry…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“These would definitely cheer me up, love them both! I have some of this sari silk…” read »
on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Fantastic, I really like it.…” read »
- on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“very pretty !…” read »
on “Totally Teal”:“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love them all!!…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
- on “Cultus Lake Market”:
“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Beautiful work
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on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great job!…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“These are as beautiful and delicate as your inspiration. Lovely work!…” read »
- on “Connected to the Trees”:
“I am in Love with your designs!!!…” read »
on “Prince Moai”:“Thanks guys! When I have such amazing gems it's hard not to share with Jimmy. Thanks…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Love the cabochon and the way you mounted it--all works together. And what a clever use…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“I love pearls!! Gorgeous necklace. Great painting also. Love the bird stoey. I have a bird…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Love it. Good design and workmanship.…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Very pretty. The cabochon painting is very stylistic...I.can see why you love it...its beautiful & has…” read »
- on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Gorgeous pearl necklace and painting! Love it!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“I love this look. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Super nice. Love the set.…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I went to HD yesterday and the folks in the tools section told me the key…” read »
About this design:
a bit bigger and bolder than my usual
Components:
Wooden Jasper, jaspers, and maybe the big yellow is quartz???Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 8:42 am #
Linda Talbott says:I really like this. The yellow is beautiful among the other beads. It’s bold for sure, but also has a delicacy to it that’s great.
On Mar 12, 2010 at 8:44 am #
Judith Ann Boyer says:I agree with Linda, this is another great piece!
Love the yellow in the center!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 8:46 am #
Joyce M says:I like this!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 9:00 am #
Steph says:like this a lot, goes with anyhting.
On Mar 12, 2010 at 9:03 am #
The Dud says:I think you found your mojo, another great bracelet!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 9:59 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:This is great !!! I love big bold bracelets !!!!!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 10:29 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Very cool love bold and chuncky!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 10:58 am #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Very wonderful with the clean lines and simplicity. I think we have another winner here! This is way cool. I like this.
On Mar 12, 2010 at 11:20 am #
Lee D says:This one is nice too. I like the varity of stones, makes it very versatile.
On Mar 12, 2010 at 12:40 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:Gorgeous Shawn. Amazing how in nature, everything goes together so beautifully. This is indeed a very bold bracelet. It’s certainly one I would be proud to own.
On Mar 12, 2010 at 12:44 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:You are just jammin’ with the cool stuff, I love this, the yellow stone looks like it has like, a cross or X in the ceter of it, too cool!! I think you’ve found your groove baby!!!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 1:00 pm #
Reet says:More than love it!!!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 1:06 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Ok, This is very pretty, I really like the yellow; gives a nice color pop!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 2:27 pm #
Shawn l says:thank you ladies, i have just had the chance to read your comments. i have been shopping the site for bigger beads that seem more like me-i have a TON of the smaller “sweeter” ones! LOL I am going to see some of my friends this weekend and i think i am going to wear this to get their reaction. you all give me quite a boost when it comes to my ideas and pieces. i will post more pics as i try to make more pieces that feel like me.
On Mar 12, 2010 at 4:01 pm #
Copper Penny says:Shawn, I love both your bracelets. I like bold pieces. Added both to my fave’s. Can’t wait to see more!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 5:48 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Another fab bracelet design, Shawn! Love these colors!
On Mar 14, 2010 at 12:15 am #
Harmony on Strings says:great earthy colors. really like this