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on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Peggy, your starfish prendant is so pretty. The whole necklace is a beautiful tribute to your…” read »
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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 »
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on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“First let me say the dragonflies are cool but, I have made a birds nest and…” read »
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on “Night Owl”:“That owl is adorable! The whole piece looks mysterious and midnight-y,just right for your focal. Good…” read »
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“So pretty! Looks like a garden.…” read »
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“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 »
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“Loving the pinks balanced by the chunky chain. Good one!…” read »
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“I like the necklace either way. But I especially love the smiling pup! That's adorable.…” read »
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“I too like the pendant but I like the whole necklace - very pretty - and…” read »
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“Very cool…” read »
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Third times a charm
About this design:
I had been trying to make a tree of life all weekend, but they looked terrible. I decided tonight I was going to make one thast I could post. This piece was inspired by Ravin and Jade!! Thanks ladies!! The last pic is Bandit my helper this evening!!
Components:
16 gauge copper wire 24 gauge copper wire Green turquoise chipsAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On May 18, 2010 at 8:15 pm #
Jade aka Caryn says:Oh my that is so awesome. It’s amazing how all of our trees are unique. I like how it has more trunk than tree lol….
On May 18, 2010 at 8:16 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:Love it Karen..And you buddy is so sweet!!!
On May 18, 2010 at 8:33 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:I love it…it turned out great!! Your wire work is amazing and your helper is so cute!!
On May 18, 2010 at 9:35 pm #
Boston Lady says:Way to go Karen. I love it!
On May 18, 2010 at 9:50 pm #
jewel in NP says:its beautiful & I like the more trunk than tree too
On May 18, 2010 at 10:22 pm #
Shannon J says:good job!!!
On May 19, 2010 at 12:39 am #
Orchid Betty says:Beautiful tree, great wire work and your helper Bandit is so cute!
On May 19, 2010 at 6:43 am #
Eeka Mouse says:Lovely tree; good balance trunk vs leaves. Is Bandit a Bead Retriever? (a pet of ever-growing popularity in jewelry-making households)
On May 19, 2010 at 7:13 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Beautiful tree Karen you did an awesome job!!
And your helper is so very cute!!
On May 19, 2010 at 10:59 am #
sunny chick says:Bandit is too cute! Your pendant is amazing!
On May 19, 2010 at 12:22 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Thanks ladies!!! Bandit is more of a cat chaser, the cats chase the beads and Bandit chases them. I love their company when I’m beading, even though I have to stop and give belly rubs!!
On May 19, 2010 at 12:26 pm #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:Great tre, Karen. Bandit is very cute…give him a belly rub for me!
On May 19, 2010 at 5:50 pm #
Lynn g says:This is nice Karen and if you practice enough it will come to you..
On May 19, 2010 at 8:45 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:Beautiful. I think you got it perfect. Bandit is adorable – and I know what you mean by belly rub breaks too. And when one wants it, they all want it -
On May 19, 2010 at 8:55 pm #
Dora H says:Karen, you did a wonderful job on this ..we have a cat named Bandit…LOL