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on “In The Garden of Olives”:“The non-traditional look is stunning.…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very smart looking.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“I like the way it looks different on the two back rounds. Nine piece.…” read »
on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Thank you Chicky Zww…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Great design Deb…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty. I need to get some recycled glass
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“I posted on your blog and will here. The tutorial is great. Easy to follow. I've…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Gorgeous, love this.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is so cool, I love this design.Well done.
…” read » 
on “Butterfly Dance”:“Very intriguing. This piece just has so much going on! I don't think I could do…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Nancy's back with another beautiful bracelet. Copper & green...perfect.…” read »
on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“Very pretty! The blue is so saturated and vibrant.…” read »
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 »
FossiFossil
About this design:
Simple is speaking to me just now ;)
Components:
LB Fossil Stone, LB F.W. Vanilla, LB Claps, copperbeads...Additional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Apr 21, 2010 at 8:28 am #
K H says:Oh! The vanilla pearls and small copper beads are just the right thing to show off the fossil. Perfect, just perfect!!
On Apr 21, 2010 at 8:53 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Thank you dear KH!
On Apr 21, 2010 at 9:09 am #
Dragons Chicky says:Perfectly put together as KH says! A wonderful piece!!
On Apr 21, 2010 at 10:04 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:Love it, the fossil beads are amazing and they look so good with the pearls and the copper!!! Fave.
On Apr 21, 2010 at 10:20 am #
sunny chick says:Frida, this is gorgeous! I agree with everyone’s comments. You did an amazing job of showcasing the fossil by pairing it with pearls and copper. Beautiful!
On Apr 21, 2010 at 10:23 am #
Lynn g says:I love this, I love fossil coral, one of my fav. gemstones.
On Apr 21, 2010 at 10:36 am #
Orchid Betty says:Love the Fossil Stones, beautiful necklace!
On Apr 21, 2010 at 11:02 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Thank you dear Ladies!
On Apr 21, 2010 at 11:28 am #
Valley Girl says:Simple is good… as a matter of fact, its a fav!
On Apr 21, 2010 at 11:30 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:I would so wear this!!
Yes, simple is good!!
On Apr 21, 2010 at 12:04 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Thank you my dear!
On Apr 21, 2010 at 12:21 pm #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:I never would have thought about pearls with the fossil stone, but I love this combo, Frida! It might be simple, but many times simple is best! I’d definitely wear this!
On Apr 21, 2010 at 12:26 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:What great insight to use the pearls with the fossil. It’s a super statement. Do you see that one stone? It looks like fireworks exploding in the night sky. Fabulous!
On Apr 21, 2010 at 3:21 pm #
Claire F says:I love the combination of this bracelet. Very beautiful! into favs
On Apr 21, 2010 at 6:29 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Thank you my friends!
Linda, I see it!! Love the fossil!!
On Apr 22, 2010 at 12:37 pm #
Joyce M says:Very nice! Love the fossil coral! It reminds me of a bunch of little fireworks!
On Apr 22, 2010 at 12:56 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:You could not have made this piece any better. I love the simplicity it is perfect. Love the pearls with the fossil. Beautiful color and display in the fossil.
On Apr 26, 2010 at 8:08 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Thank you my friends!