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Ann-a706 on “Violets”:
“Try create your style, it is a swarovski site.…” read »
Ann-a706 on “Violets”:
“Very feminine and nice combo.…” read »
Ann-a706 on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
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Crazy Beader on “Plum Orchard”:
“Fabulous design - - and I loved the description of your inspiration and the details of…” read »
Crazy Beader on “Violets”:
“This is just so gorgeous, Laud ! And your photos are great (as always) -…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“Thank you all for the lovely comments. …” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
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Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Violets”:
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Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Violets”:
“So gorgeous! And ditto to what everyone else said. I want one .…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Violets”:
“Maybe this will work. http://fusionbeadsblog.com/2013/05/02/announcing-all-new-swarovski-elements-crystal-color-blends/…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Amazon Blues”:
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Nancy Mc on “ORANGE BRACELET”:
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Nancy Mc on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“Yes..I agree with Granny. Professional is the perfect word. It has such nice balance.So many different…” read »
Deb Harding on “Ocean Fantasy”:
“Your bracelet is just so absolutely awesome. I would love to learn how to do…” read »
N Taylor on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:
“Beadinggma, Start with a nice chain. Each link in this is 6mmx5mm. Wire wrap three to…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Plum Orchard”:
“I am speechless. How lovely in every respect.…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“You've done an exquisite job on this - like already said, the colors, the bead mix,…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Leftovers”:
“This is gorgeous. Sometimes using leftovers can give you the best pieces!…” read »
N Taylor on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“Love this combination. Very nice looking piece.…” read »
Laud on “Violets”:
“Y'know, I went looking for that Swarovski color combo and couldn't find it. Anyone have a…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Ocean Fantasy”:
“Thanks for adding that pic. I love the pink and green sea glass. What an awesome…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Violets”:
“Just exquisite. I agree with Rootware about the color combo. I've also seen the new Swarovski…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:
“All I can say is wow!! That is a lot of work. It's just stunning!…” read »
Silvery Moon on “Ocean Fantasy”:
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meowbeads on “Dragonfly for Kathy”:
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Deb Harding on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“Love that pendant! Great design altogether.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Violets”:
“Absolutely gorgeous Laud!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Leftovers”:
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beadinggma on “Violets”:
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beadinggma on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
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beadinggma on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:
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Cathy H Chocolate Chick on “Plum Orchard”:
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foxhill designs vt on “Violets”:
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Need4Beadz on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:
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Need4Beadz on “Plum Orchard”:
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Need4Beadz on “Violets”:
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Eeka Mouse on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:
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Eeka Mouse on “Plum Orchard”:
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Deb Harding on “Violets”:
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RLMerder on “Plum Orchard”:
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For the love of Children

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About this design:

When my brother in law retired from his long time management job. He, along with 3 other people founded an organization called "The Dove House". It is a Childrens Advocacy Group. Located in Statesville, NC. They have a website if you'd like to check it out. The organization helps sexually abused children. And also aid in procecuting the abuser. They do way more than I could go into here. Anyway - my brother in law passed away 3 years ago from cancer. I made this necklace in his memory. They have a fund raiser every year called and Evening for Dove House - which I volunteer to help with - and I will wear this in April for this year's event.

Components:

Facted Blue Agate Nuggets, Bali Silver, Ceramic Dove Pendant

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Read the comments (or add your own)

On Mar 24, 2010 at 10:43 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:

beautiful set!!!!
On Mar 24, 2010 at 11:32 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:

So beautiful and what a tribute to your brother..sorry to hear of his passing he sounds like he was a wonderful person and what a great organization….This will be wonderful for you to wear there…
On Mar 24, 2010 at 11:40 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:

How perfect for a wonderful cause and an occasion to be able to pay tribute to your brother. I know you miss your brother. It is wonderful to know that he helped establish something so wonderful.
I pray for your comforting memorys to always be with you.
On Mar 25, 2010 at 12:13 am #
Dora H says:

Beautiful, and such a wonderful organization your brother started.. so sorry he passed on…
On Mar 25, 2010 at 12:19 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:

What a beautiful tribute to your brother in law and the wonderful organization he started to help children !!!!
On Mar 25, 2010 at 7:15 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:

Beautiful, and the best cause I can think of helping children! Hat’s off to you!
On Mar 25, 2010 at 7:51 am #
KittyMom Linda says:

Your brother-in-law is smiling at you now. This is a beautiful necklace, made even more so by the love and sentiments that go with it. Good luck with the benefit. Oh, did you make the pendant too? What is the website?
On Mar 25, 2010 at 8:22 am #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:

This is wonderful, in design, and in association! I am sorry for your loss of your brother, but very proud of the way you honor him & help to protect children. What a wonderful organization!
On Mar 25, 2010 at 8:27 am #
Bead-itudes says:

Thank you all for your kind comments. No I did not make the pendant – bought it at a LBS.

The Dove House website is:
http://www.dovehouse.us/
for those of you who would like to check out what they do. You can click on the link to the left called “About Us” and “Statistics” to see how effective they have been since they started in 2001.

Thanks again ladies for all the love…..