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Chatter
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“The new design is shown in the first two pictures and the old is the second…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is very pretty. I like how you used the lucite flowers.…” read »
- on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Thank you Laud. I fell in love with the pendant. I bought a bunch…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“If you haven't please post the new design. Would love to see it.…” read »
on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:“Very pretty pearls! I made a necklace like this one a couple years ago and had…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Thank you all for the wonderful comments. No the feathers were already on him. I have…” read »
- on “Violets”:
“Fantastic design! I agree when you're working on a stitching and weaving piece, take your time!…” read »
- on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Such a fabulous necklace! My daughter knows better than to throw away anything that could remotely…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“The owl is so awesome! Did you add the feathers? Such a novel idea! My granddaughter…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“I just love the dragonfly theme! Gorgeous necklace!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Ahhhhhhhhhh Red!!! Red is my favorite color! Everything about this design is wonderful! 1…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Very pretty and feminine. It does have a vintage theme to it and I love the…” read »
on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Peggy, your starfish prendant is so pretty. The whole necklace is a beautiful tribute to your…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Great design! love the flowers. CUTE!…” read »
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 »
Sunny Inspiration
About this design:
This necklace was inspired by Sunny Chick design Olive, I loved the way she used wiring and stringing together in the same design, so I used her idea to create this necklace. The Swarovski crystals with the copper beads happened by itself while tiring to figure out how to use the top hole crystals. For the chain I just twisted two pieces of the same chain together.
Components:
Metal disk, metal links, copper beads, Swarovski crystals, peridot rondelle, Smoky topaz, silver metal chain, antic silver metal Butterflies, Mookaite, Ammonite Fossil.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On May 25, 2010 at 6:16 am #
KittyMom Linda says:Wow, wow, and wow. This is really impressive!!! You did a great job with this one and I think I’m loving it. Into my faves. Oh, did I mention wow?
On May 25, 2010 at 7:19 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Betty I love this!!! What wonderful componets you used in this design, it’s a fav for me!!
On May 25, 2010 at 7:28 am #
Jade aka Caryn says:great design..love those butterflies!
On May 25, 2010 at 8:30 am #
sunny chick says:Oh Betty this is STUNNING! I’ve been sitting here staring at my computer screen and admiring this gorgeous necklace!
I love those little copper flowers with the Swarovski crystal. Oh and the butterflies add such a fabulous touch. The smoky topaz looks amazing with the peridot. And the Ammonite is the perfect accent! WOW! This is absolutely magnificent! I love, love, love it! 
On May 25, 2010 at 8:41 am #
Shanti P says:Very creative, Betty!! I love the whole design!!!
On May 25, 2010 at 8:57 am #
Orchid Betty says:Martha, it was your design that inspiered this necklace and thank you for allowing me to use it.
On May 25, 2010 at 9:00 am #
Orchid Betty says:Thanks Linda, Beth, Jade and Shanti for your compliments, the merit of this design goes to Martha, because of here design this one was created.
On May 25, 2010 at 9:15 am #
sunny chick says:Oh Betty, you are so sweet! Your design is exquisite – truly amazing. I cannot say enough about how much I love it! Thank you for drawing inspiration from Olive. But you have made your design unique to your style and grace. It has panache, my friend!
On May 25, 2010 at 9:42 am #
Orchid Betty says:Thank you Martha
On May 25, 2010 at 9:46 am #
grama rose aka stormy says:I love it! all those beautiful stones and the amonite! way cool and you did a great job!!!
On May 25, 2010 at 11:03 am #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:WOW!! Betty I love this! Very beautiful design.
On May 25, 2010 at 11:11 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:very pretty necklace Betty!
On May 25, 2010 at 11:22 am #
Orchid Betty says:Thank you Stormy, Vee and Sarah for your lovely comments!
On May 25, 2010 at 1:04 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:A lovely necklace, Betty!
On May 25, 2010 at 1:15 pm #
Pam E aka funky tulip says:This is amazing, what a great design, love the colors and the wire work.
On May 25, 2010 at 3:36 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Betty, your design and combo of colors is simply stunning!!! You and Martha would work well together!
Absolutely amazing!!! 
On Jun 01, 2010 at 5:22 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:OMG this is stunning fabulous design!
On Jun 08, 2010 at 1:08 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Beautiful !!!!