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Elis Mom on “Tiedye Butterfly”:“Becky! How are you? I totally get the idea...but I already redid. I like the new version…” read »
Beadlady3 aka Cindy on “Wrist Corsage”:“The metal came from Michaels. I cut it in half and curved it. Heated it…” read »
puppychick labratbecky on “Wrist Corsage”:“Fabulous as usual!!
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puppychick labratbecky on “Tiedye Butterfly”:“Love your patina work! I just had a thought: what if you made the yellow…” read »

puppychick labratbecky on “Vintage Copper Rose”:“Deb, your design style has a name: "Wing it"
It takes a special kind of…” read »
Elis Mom on “Tiedye Butterfly”:“Thanks! Peggy, I use Vintaj patina solutions and glaze. You can color anything with it!…” read »
Deb Harding on “Sonya earrings”:“The one on the left looks soo much like earth! Really cool!…” read »
Michelle on “Fairy Magic”:“I agree Nancy, love the stones and the rest comes later ! Thank you all for…” read »
Michelle on “Pretty Pink”:“Thank you all, ladies. Nancy, knew you'd love the pink tourmaline ! ...thanks too for…” read »
Peggy3 on “Tiedye Butterfly”:“Very pretty! Send has the tie dye look
Is that alcohol ink you used ? I…” read »
N Taylor on “Crazy Little Things”:“Cool stuff. I would say you have been busy.…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Wrist Corsage”:“Very cute, I'd wear it.…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Fancy Circutry”:“I think it's darling!…” read »
Elis Mom on “Wrist Corsage”:“Very nice!…” read »
Elis Mom on “Tranquility”:“Beautiful! Love the charms together!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:“Yes I do have a huge stash. The only fear I have when I pass on,…” read »
Deb Harding on “Banded Together”:“Cool Beans!! I like the silk wrapped one also. But the bottome one in the bottom…” read »
Deb Harding on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is super cool Cindy. Where did that metal piece come from? And your photos are…” read »
Laud on “Violets”:“Stitching is relaxing if you're in no hurry to get a project done. The trick is…” read »
N Taylor on “Tiedye Butterfly”:“Redo if you like but, it is great just the way it is. I love…” read »
N Taylor on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:“I love this bracelet. What fun and I with Elis Mom you must have a…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Tiedye Butterfly”:“Super cute! Love the patina work.…” read »
Elis Mom on “Violets”:“Beautiful design, Laud. The colors are lovely. I wish I had the patience for that type…” read »
Elis Mom on “Tiedye Butterfly”:“I had thought I only purchased 1 month, but apparently it's a revolving thing. That's fine.…” read »
Deb Harding on “Tiedye Butterfly”:“I had asked that question before & went back to.find to had already answered it. Duh…” read »
Elis Mom on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:“Nice!…” read »
Elis Mom on “Amazon Blues”:“Pretty!…” read »
Elis Mom on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Great design!…” read »
Elis Mom on “Tiedye Butterfly”:“Beads in the mail is a monthly bead club by Thed Beadin' Path. They ship an…” read »
Elis Mom on “Ice Ice Druzy”:“Beautiful, summery design! Reminds me of a day at the beach.…” read »
Deb Harding on “Tiedye Butterfly”:“What is Beads in the Mail??? I get confused everytime you say that. I like the yellow…” read »
Elis Mom on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:“Great stash! Beautiful bracelet! Like the ring, too!…” read »
Elis Mom on “Tiedye Butterfly”:“Oh yeah! The third pic is the contents of the beads in the mail shipment!…” read »
Deb Harding on “Vintage Copper Rose”:“Thank you so much everyone. I'm glad you all think I achieved the look I was…” read »
Elis Mom on “Vintage Copper Rose”:“Beautiful design, Deb! Definately has the vintage feel you were going for.…” read »
Crazy Beader on “Vintage Copper Rose”:“A fabulous design, Deb, and definitely vintage !…” read »
Science Chick Runs Sibes on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Spectacular! You repurposed that flower ring in a manner it deserved. I particularly like the eclectic…” read »
Deb Harding on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:“Wow! I love it because there are so many cool beads to look at. I'd be…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Vintage Copper Rose”:“Love the rose! And I've always loved pink and copper together.…” read »
About this design:
My mother named this because that's what she said it looks like. These beads are huge and sooooo pretty, the swirls of color are like chocolate mixing together.
Components:
Carnelian crackled dark 24mm, HUGE beads, rock crystal. All from LBRead the comments (or add your own)
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On May 19, 2013 at 5:19 pm
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On Apr 27, 2010 at 5:19 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Yummy design…. now I’m hungry… love malted milk balls…. LOL !!!!!
Seriously , very nice design…. I love big !!!!!
On Apr 27, 2010 at 5:33 pm #
sunny chick says:Wow! This is beautiful! Your mother’s title for this is awesome! Love, love huge beads!
On Apr 27, 2010 at 5:33 pm #
Lynn g says:Very tasty looking, I like malted milk balls too.
On Apr 27, 2010 at 5:53 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:YUM YUM nice combo of beads!
On Apr 27, 2010 at 6:21 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:Oh, my sugar just shot up! I love malted milk balls too! These are really awesome BIG beads – I love big!
On Apr 27, 2010 at 6:39 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Yum nice!!!!
On Apr 27, 2010 at 7:44 pm #
Diane Cauley says:This is great! Just LOVE it!
On Apr 27, 2010 at 7:52 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Cute name and yummy necklace!!!
On Apr 27, 2010 at 9:16 pm #
Jewelrybyirina says:Pretty!!!
On Apr 27, 2010 at 9:41 pm #
Lee D says:Great name and great design! Makes me sorry I didn’t get these beads in the FCFS sale.
On Apr 27, 2010 at 10:36 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Love the name, love the design!!
On Apr 28, 2010 at 12:02 am #
Orchid Betty says:Yummy, this is beautiful!
On Apr 29, 2010 at 8:11 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Way cool! Fave