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Chatter
on “Lots of Copper”:“Yay! What a great neighbor! I especially like the 1st pair w/ the patina and the…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Stunning!!…” read »
on “Yellow Dragonfly”:“Where did my capital "I's" go??? They were there when I was typing...why would they turn…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I totally understand...but sometimes i let it sit for awhile where i cant see it. Then…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ditto ditto everyone else. Love that hammered copper focal!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Wow lucky you! I would probably get into doing metal working if I got that as…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“The bead weaving part is awesome. The whole necklace is very different and I like that.…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“P.S.--its so hard to tell in the pics what color the stones in the pendant are--they…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Beadinggma: the metal in this piece is antique gold color. I got the pendant on…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is just lovely! I love the design, especially the bead weaving...well done!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“FYI...I decided to host a little give away of a wire wrapped briolette necklace on my…” read »
on “Aurora Damask”:“About the swellegant patinas.. not hard just difficult to determine when you are done letting it…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks, ladies! If you do give the tutorial a try out and have a minute…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“Beautiful pendant and chain goes well with design. What kind of metal is it?…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Thanks Deb, nice to know you know how I feel about a redo. I am…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Love this green with copper. Awesome!…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Love the new shapes, Nancy. This gift will be keeping you busy for quite awhile!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Beautiful!! I just went & looked at your tute. While I haven't tried it yet I…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Oooh, I love the look of that wire against the glass. It makes me think of…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Great colors…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“LOVE IT!!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I do like it. Not as much as the blue but aqua blue is my fave…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“Lovely set!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Pretty!…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“FABULOUS!!!
…” read »- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“These are pretty!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“LOVELY!…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“LOvely !…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“These are adorable!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Love this Nancy!…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“So cool!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“I agree, this color is gorgeous with copper....great piece!…” read »
- on “Ice Ice Druzy”:
“That druzy is cool. Great piece!…” read »
Far Out
About this design:
Well, you see I got this huge slice of agate...so I had to go big or go home....so I added silver plated hammered rings and pink crazy lace agate with some other do dads and I got this Far Out necklace. Somethin'
kinda different...
Components:
Crazy Lace Agate, hammered silver plated rings,rubylite,seedbeads and a whole lotta head pins!Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Apr 15, 2010 at 7:57 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Oh, Darlin’ Beauticimous, Splendiferous!
On Apr 15, 2010 at 8:02 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:OMG!! Fabulous what a great work of art you have made!! Love every thing about it!!!
On Apr 15, 2010 at 8:10 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:I’ve got agate envy again. This is what Lorrie said above. That is one gorgeous slab. I so love agate slabs, but I think you all know that by now. I love everything about this one!
On Apr 15, 2010 at 8:52 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:Thanks chickies! This was stepping out of the box for me. It was alot of fun to make. My 92 yr old mama is wearing this to her Senior party tomorrow night!
On Apr 15, 2010 at 9:07 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Beautiful love this one too onto my favs!!!!!
On Apr 15, 2010 at 9:10 pm #
MermaidSoulGirlTracey says:So fabuloso!!
Love LOVE LOVE.
Unique and hot.
Fave.
On Apr 15, 2010 at 9:45 pm #
leafy river says:Love this, everything about it is perfect- Into my faves as well!
Glad your to hear your mama is 92 and still enjoying life. She’ll be the belle of the ball in this gorgeous necklace. My dad just turned 102.
On Apr 15, 2010 at 10:01 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:WOW!!! Stealing Lorrie’s word… “Beauticimous!
Love it!!! And it’s a FAV!
On Apr 15, 2010 at 10:48 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:My goodness you have been on one creative role today, and what beauties you have made. Love everything about this one. Glad your mama is going to wear this one, she will rock the seniors home!!
On Apr 16, 2010 at 1:17 am #
K H says:OK, I really like all 5m but the pearls win and this comes in a close (photo finish) second.
On Apr 16, 2010 at 1:23 am #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Wow, this is so pretty. And that agate slice has me drooling over here … love that look. Your mom is gonna look great tomorrow nite!! SLS
On Apr 16, 2010 at 8:33 am #
Judith Ann Boyer says:Perfect in every way! Beautiful work on all your pieces!!
Maybe Momma will pick up a man? LOL! Have a great day!!
On Apr 16, 2010 at 9:26 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Cool necklace! I love the unique design and the bright colors! Girl, you are on a roll!!
On Apr 16, 2010 at 10:42 am #
Dragons Chicky says:Glowingly Beautiful!!
On Apr 16, 2010 at 11:33 am #
sunny chick says:Go big or go home is right! You outdid yourself. This is magnificent! Truly a work of art.
On Apr 16, 2010 at 4:26 pm #
Orchid Betty says:WOW WOW WOW Love everything about this one, the Crazy Lace Agate is wonderful and mixing the silver rings with the stones is perfect. A favorite!
On Apr 16, 2010 at 9:14 pm #
Shanti P says:Whatever language Lorrie spoke, I think I agree… LOL… LOVE this design…
On Apr 18, 2010 at 7:23 pm #
Gemme Designs says:AMAZING!!!!! Did I already say that? I am running out of words to praise your work Sali Jo!! You create magic even when you are “out of the box”!! Lucky mama, bet she’ll very proudly wear this
On Apr 19, 2010 at 9:20 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:WOW…. I missed this earlier…. how beautiful this is … and your mom must have looked amazing !!!! Any pictures of mom at her party?
On Apr 19, 2010 at 9:59 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Looks like Momma is into a good time at her party. I hope I am going strong at her age. I had a neighbor in Ohio who did yard work into her 90′s and was 106 last I heard about her. That was a while ago. Loved that sweet lady.
On Apr 27, 2010 at 8:41 pm #
Lynn g says:Lucky momma, and this is a beauty… Happy Birthday to your mom…