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Chatter
on “Fancy Circutry”:“Too cute for words - - in my wierd head it would make a real conversation-piece…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“The owl is so so cute!!! Cute necklace altogether.…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“This is so very clever, Cindy ! You have a definite creative talent for seeing…” read »
on “Ode to a Rose”:“This is so sweetly Retro, can't help but love it!…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“Those copper tubes are pretty fabulous, Cindy, Great designs and you have such amazing wire-wrapping…” read »
on “Ode to a Rose”:“Very pretty! That little bit of green just seems to make it all pop. Love it!…” read »
on “Beachey Bling”:“Love the originality of this piece.…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“I love this piece, the owl is a fab focal. I like the metal and…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“First let me say the dragonflies are cool but, I have made a birds nest and…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“I like this so much. So simple and so nice. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“Too, too cute!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“I love cloisonné.…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Simplicity x infinity.…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“Cindy, I like the 'lack of contrast' in this because it allows for you to notice…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Love it!…” read »
on “Copper Beauty”:“Pretty…” read »
- on “rings with blings”:
“Thank you so much! You all made my day. Yes Rocky D I put them…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Thanks Beadinggma and Laud.…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Great design. and colors…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“No matter what you call it, I like it.…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That is so adorable, I love it!…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That owl is adorable! The whole piece looks mysterious and midnight-y,just right for your focal. Good…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“So pretty! Looks like a garden.…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“My favorite is the pendant in your big picture. It looks dramatic and tribal. The other…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patinas! The yellow beads are pretty, but I think a cooler color (mint, turquoise)…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“I love charm bracelets, and you have a really nice mix of elements. Cool ring, too!…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Loving the pinks balanced by the chunky chain. Good one!…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Thanks, Nancy!
…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“He's definately smiling!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I like the necklace either way. But I especially love the smiling pup! That's adorable.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“I too like the pendant but I like the whole necklace - very pretty - and…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“Very cool…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I forgot to add love the pics of the pups. Bottom pics looking like he's…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks Susie…” read »
on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Fantastic reworking!…” read »
- on “Simply Crystal”:
“Pretty!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Very pretty! Love your patina work.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love the design and different textures in this. Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very pretty bracelet! Now is that petal beads or one whole flower bead?…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is a very pretty bracelet…” read »
Simply Purple
About this design:
I got the large dyed agate for half price of course I couldn't pass up a bargain!!!! It is a basic string necklace with a bit of sparkle to it.
Components:
Dyed purple focal stone. 4mm dyed agate beads silver spacer beads orchid lined crystal magatamasAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On May 08, 2010 at 4:06 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:may be basic, beautiful!
love that focal!
On May 08, 2010 at 6:36 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:Very pretty karen as always love the purple!!1
On May 08, 2010 at 6:38 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Gorgeous! And such a beautiful tone of purple! That’s the purple I want to do for the streaks in my hair!!
On May 08, 2010 at 10:08 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Thanks ladies, you are so kind. Ravin I want to see your hair when you get the purple streaks in it. I dyed my daughters a really great shade of purple and it looked awesome.
On May 08, 2010 at 10:08 pm #
sunny chick says:Gorgeous! I love those wire swirls!
On May 08, 2010 at 10:16 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:BVeautiful necklace !!!
On May 09, 2010 at 12:09 am #
Orchid Betty says:Lovely color, beautiful necklace!
On May 09, 2010 at 7:53 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Gorgeous set Karen!!! Love the swirls, they are the perfect touch and the pendant is awesome!!
A fav!!
On May 09, 2010 at 11:01 am #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Pretty necklace and of course, the color is WOW! SLS
On May 09, 2010 at 1:57 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:Karen, purple and half price – boy, you sure hit the lotto!!! This is great, and your earrings are so pretty! FAVE!!
On May 09, 2010 at 7:32 pm #
Lynn g says:This is very pretty purple, and the whole design is great together..
On May 09, 2010 at 9:58 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Thanks again for all the positive feedback, you chickies really are the best!!!!!!
On May 09, 2010 at 11:30 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Simply Purple, is simply Beautiful! I simply Love it!