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on “Bluebells”:“Both the flowers and the earrings are beautiful! Great job capturing the feel of the real…” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“Those leaves are gorgeous...this bracelet is a perfect setting for.them.…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
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on “Bluebells”:“Thank you ladies, so glad you like them
…” read »- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
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on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“You can't beat black with silver and pearls! Great designs!…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“love how you're exploring so many beautiful variations with this technique, Julia....they all end up in…” read »
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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 »
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“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 »
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“very pretty !…” read »
on “Totally Teal”:“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
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“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
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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 »
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“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 »
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- 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 »
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- on “Bluebells”:
“These are as beautiful and delicate as your inspiration. Lovely work!…” read »
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Murano Glass Pendant
About this design:
Pendant again. I told you that I have a new passion!
I was very disappointed when I got this murano glass bead because it looked like tiny Christmas ball for decorating a Christmas tree. But I like makeovers, and I turned this Christmas ball into summery shiny ball.
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On Mar 12, 2010 at 4:59 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Glad you posted more pix of this beauty, Reet! The colors in the Murano glass bead are beautiful and your design for the pendant is wonderful!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 5:09 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Me like!!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 5:21 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Love it!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 5:38 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:Oh Reet, to die for. This is so imaginative. Did you use half of a toggle clasp to attach to the wire? That’s a cool idea. I love the colors, I don’t see a Christmas ball at all. Great big summer sun. You are good girl!!!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 7:12 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Cute! This is fun, great idea for using the glass pendant!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 7:26 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:This is gorgeous Reet! I don’t see a Christmas ball I just see beauty. Wonderful love the chain too.
On Mar 12, 2010 at 9:06 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Wow, great work!! SLS
On Mar 13, 2010 at 12:25 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:What a great design, Reet! I love how you dangled your ‘Christmas ball’. Is that gunmetal chain for the balance of the necklace? It’s really cool!
On Mar 13, 2010 at 12:39 am #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:LOVE it!!!
On Mar 13, 2010 at 1:11 am #
Reet says:Yes, this is gun metal chain. I use it a lot.
On Mar 13, 2010 at 1:14 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:This is a great design… love it !!!!
On Mar 13, 2010 at 3:21 am #
Celticcrossing says:Lovely make over for this glass bead!
On Mar 13, 2010 at 3:37 pm #
Diane Cauley says:Love it!