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on “Pearl diving”:“I agree with Nancy.....I'd sneak in and "borrow" this too! LOL Gorgeous design, and…” read »
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“This is fantastic! I love the colors, and that focal is stunning!…” read »
on “Flying Home”:“Congrats Susie!! I'm so happy for you!!…” read »
on “Flying Home”:“Yep! I'm gonna frame it!…” read »
on “Lush Greens”:“Awesome job!!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Gorgeous set!!! You did an excellent job!!…” read »
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“Love all the colors!…” read »
- on “Southwestern Summer”:
“Very bright and summery. Gorgeous!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Gorgeous set you have made here. Just lovely!…” read »
- on “Lush Greens”:
“Love this one the most! Your metal work is awesome!…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“Awesome display you have put on, of an asymmetrical design. Lovely!…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“Just gorgeous Asia! Are the rest of the beads from your stash? Or did you order…” read »
on “Pearl diving”:“Good thing I don't know where you live or I would sneak into your house and…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Thanks Asia! What should I apply it though, so it doesn't wipe out of the grooves…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Molly! the cool summer set is gorgeous. you are something else. Fantastic designs.…” read »
on “Pearl diving”:“I just love this necklace!…” read »
on “Flying Home”:“Susie, I'm so happy for you, frame that magazine
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“Just an FYI. My babies came flying home today, along with 2 unexpected copies of the…” read »
- on “Fortunate mistake”:
“Yes it would, also try just a regular acrylic paint
…” read » - on “Rustic Agate”:
“Love this as well! The clasp is amazing!…” read »
- on “Pearl diving”:
“Beautiful design, Asia! Love the asymmetry. I'd wear this in a heartbeat!…” read »
- on “Fortunate mistake”:
“Yes Yvette, I would like to have some of the beads keep their frosty aqua coat…” read »
- on “Lush Greens”:
“I love the copper beads, I was messing with some copper sheet, but they did not…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Loving the bracelet too
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“Love the focal, great beads to go with it
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on “Rustic Agate”:“Fantastic design! Another winner.…” read »
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“Simply wonderful!…” read »
- on “Southwestern Summer”:
“Great summer colors
…” read » - on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
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- on “The Mad Dash Pair”:
“It's good to have a stash of beads, great idea
…” read » - on “Lush Greens”:
“Love this set too!...you do really great work!…” read »
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- on “Pearl diving”:
“I adore this, Asia! Just lovely!…” read »
- on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
“Fabulous design!…” read »
- on “Southwestern Summer”:
“Cool element went into this design! Really Terrific!…” read »
- on “Southwestern Summer”:
“What an interesting color combo!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Bracelet”:
“Very cool! The set is just wonderful!…” read »
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“Lovely rustic piece!…” read »
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“Fabulous! Love the colors!…” read »
Diamond and Pearls
About this design:
This piece was a challenge for me...I don't normally work with copper and I'm not especially fond of pearls...however, a friend challenged me and this is what I came up with. It only took 3 redo's :)
I have a show coming up in April and this is to be one of the sets I'll be showing.
Components:
Earrings copper beads fw green pearls, crystals, and copper earwires. Necklace rainbow jasper diamonds, fw green pearls, copper beads, crystal "gems", and copper toggle.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Mar 18, 2010 at 6:10 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Cool and a different design!
On Mar 18, 2010 at 6:56 am #
Valley Girl says:The diamonds are cool. I have never seen that shape before and the earrings are really pretty. Nice Job!
On Mar 18, 2010 at 7:54 am #
KittyMom Linda says:Super great – for someone working out of their comfort zone, this is perfect. I am particularly in a trance over those earrings. It’ll sell very quickly. Good luck with your show.
On Mar 18, 2010 at 8:12 am #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Oh, well I am very proud of you! It is hard to work with things not in our ‘Zone’ and you have done a fabulous job. Bet your Zoning Laws just expanded
Great Job!
On Mar 18, 2010 at 8:28 am #
Linda Talbott says:I love this necklace; it has a very primal, earthy feel to it. I love the way you used the Biwa pearls, both to stand alone and to fill the window beads. Wonderful. Into my faves!
On Mar 18, 2010 at 9:28 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Nice!!!!
On Mar 18, 2010 at 10:07 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:Good for you, making something outside your comfort zone. You did a beautiful job!!
On Mar 18, 2010 at 10:34 am #
Yorkie chick aka CC says:OM, Thank you ladies for the kind words…I was almost as nervous about posting this as I am about the upcoming show!
KM Linda the earrings are what caused the necklace to be reworked 3 times…LOL couldn’t get it to POP like the earrings do…hmmm make a necklace of all earrings…wait…reality check…need more coffee!
Lorrie there are Laws now?…Knew I should have studied Government more!! ROTFL!
Linda T, I didn’t see the Primal until you mentioned it, Thank you maybe that can be this one’s marketing campaign….Primal Art survived creator’s urge to junk the whole thing!!!
Karen B thank you, I felt like your cool cat trying to get milk out of a glass…me working with pearls and copper….who knew it was possible?
On Mar 19, 2010 at 2:16 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:CC, this is fabulous! Great job, working out of your comfort zone…and those earrings are to die for! But I love the necklace – great balance, and wonderful use of stones! This will definitely sell at your show!
On Mar 19, 2010 at 8:23 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:Told ya this was great! Very nicely put together!
Someone will grab this up in a heartbeat!
On Mar 20, 2010 at 1:06 am #
Yorkie chick aka CC says:Sue and Cookie, Thank you both so much!! You do know that as I continue up this water way if I lose the paddle I’m calling for HELP…
On Mar 20, 2010 at 1:10 am #
Dizzy Chick Lori Z says:You were certainly up to the challenge! This is a fantastic set! I would say the necklace was worth the 3 re-dos, and the earrings look like a million bucks!
On Mar 20, 2010 at 1:20 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:CC, you know Cookie and I will pick up that paddle and help you anytime! But your show is going to be fabulous, without a doubt!
On Mar 20, 2010 at 3:07 am #
Yorkie chick aka CC says:Thank you Lori Z, I’m working towards only 2
re-dos on the neck set…
Sue, watch it…I’m going to hold you to it!
On Aug 13, 2010 at 10:56 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:I was checking your cute doggie and designs and this is the only one I saw posted and long ago too. It is still a wonderful set. I love the copper pearls and the combo with the other stone. I think it is quite elegant. Where is some more?????