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on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:“I think them! Love the color combination. They would go with everything.…” read »
on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:“Inspiring me about what to do with all my smaller chips, stones, etc! Extra nice design…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Both the flowers and the earrings are beautiful! Great job capturing the feel of the real…” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“Those leaves are gorgeous...this bracelet is a perfect setting for.them.…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“I have that same book....its awesome isn't it? You did an excellant job on the leather…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“Fantastic job...you definitely captured the look of your flowers. I seriously want your flowers...lol.…” read »
- on “first”:
“Its not just you. This has happened to me twice. There was an upload problem...it took…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Thank you ladies, so glad you like them
…” read »- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Thank you all ~ glad you like them !
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on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“You can't beat black with silver and pearls! Great designs!…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“love how you're exploring so many beautiful variations with this technique, Julia....they all end up in…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Gorgeous!!…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“It is 3 strands of sari silk. The silk is knotted on either side of…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“What a nice, clean design. Both are winners. I have been working on jewelry…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“These would definitely cheer me up, love them both! I have some of this sari silk…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Fantastic, I really like it.…” read »
- on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“very pretty !…” read »
on “Totally Teal”:“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love them all!!…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
- on “Cultus Lake Market”:
“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Beautiful work
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on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great job!…” read »
Friday Afternoon
About this design:
I had three pieces of amethyst and just played around with the silver chains...it was my day off and I got to do what I love it do!
Components:
Amethyst,eye pins, head pins, silver chain, silver beads, crystals, lobster clawRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On May 14, 2010 at 5:06 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Stunning! Love what you did with your Friday off!!
It’s a Fav!
On May 14, 2010 at 5:38 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:Can’t think of a better thing to do on a day off than play with some Amethyst. This is really cool. Love the big silver rings – nothing shrinking violet about this design. Oh, and speaking of Violet – wait til she sees it!!
On May 14, 2010 at 6:13 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:This is a fav lovely thing to day on your day off!!!!
On May 14, 2010 at 6:33 pm #
sunny chick says:Your bracelet is absolutely fabulous!
On May 14, 2010 at 8:01 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:What a pretty & productive way to spend the day off! this is lovely, and oh hey- purple!
Yum
On May 14, 2010 at 8:09 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Very smoth and beautiful design!!
On May 14, 2010 at 10:18 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Fantastic design, way cool!!
On May 15, 2010 at 7:25 am #
Linda Talbott says:Beautiful … I love the Amethyst and other stones (quartz?), and the way they fan out from the rings. I bet it feels great to wear.
On May 15, 2010 at 9:46 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Beautiful necklace!!!! I’d love to take a day off and make jewelry all day long!!!!
On May 15, 2010 at 10:51 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:This is a fun bracelet … and sounds like you had a great day off to me!! SLS
On May 17, 2010 at 10:06 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Oh WOW, !!!!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE it…..
LOVE the dangles and love the purple amethyst with the crystal !!!!!
All of my favorite things !!!!!!!!
On May 17, 2010 at 10:33 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Very pretty creation for your day off. Love it!