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"When I'm 64"
About this design:
My sister's 64th birthday is this week! She retired in October and is so happy not to wear business suits every day! She says her new dress code is jeans and tees! I made this set to go with her new casual wardrobe.
Components:
Sodalite daggers and rounds, Chalcedony nuggets, SP pewter spacers, Jill MacKay claspAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Apr 26, 2010 at 9:41 am #
Joyce M says:She’s gonna LOVE THIS! Gorgeous! Wishing her a wonderful birthday!
On Apr 26, 2010 at 9:47 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Love this and so will your sister, perfect for her new wardrobe!! And happy Birthday to her!!
On Apr 26, 2010 at 9:59 am #
Orchid Betty says:Happy Birthday to your sister! Wonderful necklace, I’m sure she will love it!
On Apr 26, 2010 at 10:32 am #
grama rose aka stormy says:Happy Birthday sis! this is a wonderful gift! I love the spears and your pairing is so pretty!
On Apr 26, 2010 at 10:41 am #
BayLady says:N~I~C~E!
On Apr 26, 2010 at 11:01 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Oooh this is so bold and pretty!!
On Apr 26, 2010 at 11:03 am #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Waaaaaay cool, she’s gonna just be gaga over this set! Awesome!
On Apr 26, 2010 at 11:07 am #
sunny chick says:Your sister is going to love this! It’s gorgeous. Love the blue hues. And the sodalite daggers add such a fabulous texture.
On Apr 26, 2010 at 11:34 am #
Lynn g says:Oh wow this is very nice..
On Apr 26, 2010 at 12:11 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Your sister is going to love this one, perfect for her new wardrobe!! Wishing your sister a Happy Birthday!!
On Apr 26, 2010 at 4:32 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:She’s going to flip over this one. I ADORE the earrings.
On Apr 26, 2010 at 5:29 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Very nice!!!! I’m quite sure your sister will lovve this set!!!!
On Apr 26, 2010 at 5:50 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Beautiful! And congrats to your sister!
On Apr 26, 2010 at 5:53 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Chippy Chick, I love this … FAVE! The spacers and sodalite are so pretty together.
I’ve been humming that Beatles song all day, thanks to you! Just saw the Beatles LOVE show in Vegas … which was excellent!! SLS
On Apr 27, 2010 at 9:54 am #
Chippy Chick aka Lindys says:Thanks for all the wonderful comments! And to Shannon that Beatles tune is still running through my head! There are a lot of great bands young and old, but the Beatles are still my favorite! Now I’ve got “Penny Lane” stuck into my brain! LOL
On May 01, 2010 at 9:34 pm #
Chippy Chick aka Lindys says:BTW my sister really loved her necklace set! Thanks again for all the wonderful comments a birthday wishes for my sister.
On May 01, 2010 at 9:37 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Oh, this is fun! I trally like this! Must have missed this posting. I am still catching up on the designs!