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Cafe Latte
About this design:
Just a simple strand necklace and earrings. I decided to wear a different skirt with my yellow sweater set for Easter at the last minute and made this set at 11:30 PM Sat. night! Oh well, changing her mind is a woman's perogative!
Components:
Swirly glass ovals in beige, tans and browns and faceted crystal rounds in brown with gold beadcaps and spacers.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Apr 08, 2010 at 10:16 am #
Lynda aka DivaChick says:Beautiful, rich color palette! Me likey!
On Apr 08, 2010 at 10:17 am #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:Me likey too!
On Apr 08, 2010 at 10:24 am #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Very pretty.
On Apr 08, 2010 at 10:27 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Your last minute wardrobe change inspired beautiful jewelry!! I likey too!!
Love the colors in this design!
On Apr 08, 2010 at 10:30 am #
Linda Talbott says:I really love these. The beads with the twirly swirls are incredible. It’s a real find to come across beads like those. And I like that you added the gold bead caps … beautiful.
On Apr 08, 2010 at 10:36 am #
Chippy Chick aka Lindys says:Thanks everyone for the wonderful comments! I’t time to get ready for work. Be back on later!
On Apr 08, 2010 at 10:40 am #
Orchid Betty says:Wow…. You did an amazing last minute job! Love the Swirly glass beads!
On Apr 08, 2010 at 10:50 am #
aikerada says:Love it! Very nice piece! Keep up the awesome work!!
On Apr 08, 2010 at 11:10 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Such a pretty set.. bet you looked great on Easter !!!!!
On Apr 08, 2010 at 12:07 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Isn’t it great to just be able to make something on the fly to wear with an outfit. You did a wonderful job on this set, lovely!!!
On Apr 08, 2010 at 12:38 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:Lovely, lovely, the two stones used for the earrings are particularly beautiful – you matched them wonderfully.
On Apr 08, 2010 at 12:44 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Very pretty set, the colors are awesome together!
On Apr 08, 2010 at 12:53 pm #
Valley Girl says:Very pretty.. Love the earrings
On Apr 08, 2010 at 1:19 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Very pretty set !!!!
On Apr 08, 2010 at 1:57 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Such a beautiful color combo in your wonderful set, Linda! How lucky we are to be able to whip up jewelry to match our outfits like that!
On Apr 08, 2010 at 2:46 pm #
sunny chick says:What a beautiful set!
On Apr 08, 2010 at 5:09 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Very nice set!
It’s fun to make jewelry to match our clothes indeed! SLS
On Apr 08, 2010 at 7:15 pm #
Harmony on Strings says:Love these swirley glass beads and you pulled all together so nicely
On Apr 09, 2010 at 10:03 am #
Chippy Chick aka Lindys says:Thanks again for all the wonderful comments on this piece! I don’t know how many times I’ve made a pair of earrings to match a outfit I’m wearing to work, but it certainly has it’s advantages! LOL
On Apr 09, 2010 at 1:41 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Very pretty! I love to make jewelry to match my clothes…think I have to start buying clothes to match new jewelry!
On Apr 09, 2010 at 1:43 pm #
Chippy Chick aka Lindys says:Now Lorrie, That’s a good idea! But I don’t think my hubby would agree! LOL