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The Calm after the storm
About this design:
In the same pick the sea storm I also wanted to make an earring from the Amazonite off Center Donut, so here it is.
Components:
Amazonite off Center Donut, metal chainRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Apr 18, 2010 at 4:05 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Very nice to go with the necklace. I like the set.
On Apr 18, 2010 at 4:06 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Love this too !!!
On Apr 18, 2010 at 6:16 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:What a great pair of earrings. Love your idea with the chain – I may have to “borrow” that one if its ok with you.
On Apr 18, 2010 at 6:36 pm #
Orchid Betty says:Yes Linda you can, it’s my Pleasure and thank you for your lovely comments!
On Apr 18, 2010 at 6:38 pm #
Orchid Betty says:Thanks Faith and Alice
On Apr 18, 2010 at 7:58 pm #
sunny chick says:These earrings are gorgeous! Complements the necklace perfectly.
On Apr 19, 2010 at 6:19 am #
Orchid Betty says:Thanks Martha, yes the color and the stone goes with the necklace, but because they are both big pieces it becomes too overwhelming, I prefer to wear them separately
On Apr 19, 2010 at 7:07 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Betty I love the earrings and your use of chain to hang them is perfect!
On Apr 19, 2010 at 12:32 pm #
Orchid Betty says:Thanks Beth, the chain idea just happened by itself while trying to figure out what to do!
On Apr 19, 2010 at 12:48 pm #
SpicyChick AKA Ginger says:Love it!!