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Chatter
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Thank you all for your kind words. I am working on the greenish yellow dragonfly pendant…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“TY you all, I am glad you like it.…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“The new design is shown in the first two pictures and the old is the second…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is very pretty. I like how you used the lucite flowers.…” read »
- on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Thank you Laud. I fell in love with the pendant. I bought a bunch…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“If you haven't please post the new design. Would love to see it.…” read »
on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:“Very pretty pearls! I made a necklace like this one a couple years ago and had…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Thank you all for the wonderful comments. No the feathers were already on him. I have…” read »
- on “Violets”:
“Fantastic design! I agree when you're working on a stitching and weaving piece, take your time!…” read »
- on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Such a fabulous necklace! My daughter knows better than to throw away anything that could remotely…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“The owl is so awesome! Did you add the feathers? Such a novel idea! My granddaughter…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“I just love the dragonfly theme! Gorgeous necklace!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Ahhhhhhhhhh Red!!! Red is my favorite color! Everything about this design is wonderful! 1…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Very pretty and feminine. It does have a vintage theme to it and I love the…” read »
on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Peggy, your starfish prendant is so pretty. The whole necklace is a beautiful tribute to your…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Great design! love the flowers. CUTE!…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“Too cute for words - - in my wierd head it would make a real conversation-piece…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“The owl is so so cute!!! Cute necklace altogether.…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“This is so very clever, Cindy ! You have a definite creative talent for seeing…” read »
on “Ode to a Rose”:“This is so sweetly Retro, can't help but love it!…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“Those copper tubes are pretty fabulous, Cindy, Great designs and you have such amazing wire-wrapping…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Very pretty! That little bit of green just seems to make it all pop. Love it!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Love the originality of this piece.…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“I love this piece, the owl is a fab focal. I like the metal and…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“First let me say the dragonflies are cool but, I have made a birds nest and…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“I like this so much. So simple and so nice. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“Too, too cute!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“I love cloisonné.…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Simplicity x infinity.…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“Cindy, I like the 'lack of contrast' in this because it allows for you to notice…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Love it!…” read »
on “Copper Beauty”:“Pretty…” read »
- on “rings with blings”:
“Thank you so much! You all made my day. Yes Rocky D I put them…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Thanks Beadinggma and Laud.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Great design. and colors…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“No matter what you call it, I like it.…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That is so adorable, I love it!…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That owl is adorable! The whole piece looks mysterious and midnight-y,just right for your focal. Good…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“So pretty! Looks like a garden.…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“My favorite is the pendant in your big picture. It looks dramatic and tribal. The other…” read »
Turquoise Majesty w Smokey Qtz
About this design:
This is a rather large chunky and long piece. I had intended to keep it but Ted said it is too large for me. Yes I think I have to agree. Not too large, I am just too short. Does size matter, well so the TV says, who knows. (only if you are maybe short and wide. LOL)
Components:
Large chunky Turquoise, Smokey Quartz, and New Jade. I used silver looking beads and little silver bead caps on the smokey quartz.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Mar 14, 2010 at 11:25 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Awwwwwwwwwwwww all the pups…so cute, they’re all maxed out, heh! This is a fabulous set, I love the chunky natural look of it! I guess I’m just wierd, but I don’t see how someone can be “too short” for jewelry, but then I’m 6 foot tall barefoot, so maybe I just see things differently. This is a Fave for me Miss Faith! I love it!
On Mar 14, 2010 at 11:28 pm #
Breezy Chick aka Bree says:Wow, love the chunky Turquoise, adds so much interest. Very special!!!
On Mar 14, 2010 at 11:28 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:Love those doggies! the necklace is beautiful too!!!!
On Mar 14, 2010 at 11:32 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Oooops Had one heck of a time getting the dogs off the design picture. Sorry. Honey get on your knees put on a large necklace and see if you don’t see the picture a little differently. Well maybe it is that I am too wide for the necklace and earrings. LOL. The lady at a ritzy jewelry spot in St. Augustine said to just put my earrings on a post instead of a fish hook. Well maybe?
On Mar 14, 2010 at 11:33 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Thanks Ravin, Bree, and Stormy. I have another hope I get this one loaded with no screw up
On Mar 14, 2010 at 11:36 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Meh, I’m just one of those types I dun care what total strangers think, if I like it, I’m gonna wear it, lol
On Mar 14, 2010 at 11:44 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Faith I love this one alot nice design!!!!
On Mar 15, 2010 at 4:00 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Faith, this set is beautiful! I love the colors and design!
Regarding the earrings, I have found that more people like the fish hooks and leverbacks than posts.
On Mar 15, 2010 at 7:43 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Oh Faith I really like this set, it’s just beautiful!!
On Mar 15, 2010 at 7:56 am #
KittyMom Linda says:Love them both – and depends on what you are wearing – long or short. How about both at once?
On Mar 15, 2010 at 9:27 am #
Chippy Chick aka Lindys says:This one is sooooooooo pretty too!!!
On Mar 15, 2010 at 11:54 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:I like both sets, and like kittymom said it depends on what you are wearing.
On Mar 15, 2010 at 12:08 pm #
Linda Talbott says:The chunky Turquoise really makes this necklace, and I love the addition of the Smokey Quartz and bead caps.
On Mar 15, 2010 at 2:46 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:I like this, even if it is a little chunky. I eould wear it…
On Mar 15, 2010 at 7:04 pm #
Diane Cauley says:Love it! I’m with Linda on this design
On Mar 15, 2010 at 7:41 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:I love both of your sets, Faith !!!!
To me, it’s what you are wearing . not what size you are as to which necklace I like better…. I am small too 5’2″ and I would wear either one… I tend to like the bigger one though… I like long necklaces …. I agree with Ravin, I wear what I like …
On Mar 16, 2010 at 1:26 am #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Thank You Ladies, and I have been wearing some of what I have created. Soon I will have so much I may just have to sell some and make some more. Oh what a shame. ROTFLMAO
On Mar 16, 2010 at 8:20 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Beautiful!!! fave