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Little Round Chick on “A Green Cuff”:“Yes, the wire is dead soft KSD. At 14 gauge anything but dead soft would…” read »
Deb Harding on “Pistachio Spring”:“Thanks everybody for all the compliments. I've had this little pendant & the pearls sitting on…” read »
beadinggma on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Cute recycle!…” read »
beadinggma on “Pistachio Spring”:“I have this pendant also and I just finished making a necklace with it. It…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“These are cool!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Those stones look gorgeous, as does your design!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Pistachio Spring”:“Love it Deb! That pendant looks great with those pearls.…” read »
Elis Mom on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Beautiful!…” read »
Elis Mom on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“These look like so much fun!…” read »
Elis Mom on “Pistachio Spring”:“I wanna come to YOUR house! MY patio needs CPR!…” read »
Lois D on “Pistachio Spring”:“Oh my goodness, Deb, another of your beautiful creations. I really like that leaf; the 1"…” read »
Lois D on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Dittos to everything said. The miracle of Creation is showcased in your pieces!…” read »
Lois D on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“What a fantastic and clever idea!! The name is so fitting; love the colors.…” read »
Lois D on “TY”:“Love this type of design which allows for the beads/components to stand out. Can this be…” read »
Laud on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Absolutely fabulous stones--and the triangular pendant is perfect. Gorgeous piece!…” read »
Laud on “Pistachio Spring”:“That pendant is a sensational color. Looks great with the beads you chose. Oh, and kudos…” read »
Janet B on “Pistachio Spring”:“Exquisite!…” read »
Janet B on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“Close....Ottawa! lol! Lucky you living in the city with some of the best bead stores…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Field & Blue Skies”:“This is stunning.....love the blue lace agate!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Pistachio Spring”:“I love this Deb! It's so delicate-- and even if the leaf is only 1"...the…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Yes, I agree with Deb, they are lovely in the photo.wish I could see them in…” read »
Elis Mom on “Pistachio Spring”:“So pretty! This is one of my favs!…” read »
Gemme Designs on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“You must live in Montreal!! LOL!! And freaking cold too darn!!
Same here! …” read »
Deb Harding on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Well if they are even prettier than the photos then they must be drop dead gorgeous.…” read »

Elis Mom on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Love thgese Lynda. Beautiful and rustic! Will give the tute a look!…” read »
Fresh Baked on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“I too am a huge fan of annealed steel wire for jewelry projects. After removing…” read »
Janet B on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“Funny, Deb Harding, I borrowed the book from the library because of one of your posts…” read »
N Taylor on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:“I think them! Love the color combination. They would go with everything.…” read »
Marysu B 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 »
Elis Mom on “Bluebells”:“Both the flowers and the earrings are beautiful! Great job capturing the feel of the real…” read »
Deb Harding on “Country Leaves”:“Those leaves are gorgeous...this bracelet is a perfect setting for.them.…” read »
Deb Harding 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 »
Deb Harding on “Bluebells”:“Fantastic job...you definitely captured the look of your flowers. I seriously want your flowers...lol.…” read »
Michelle on “Bluebells”:“Thank you ladies, so glad you like them
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Michelle on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Thank you all ~ glad you like them !
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Need4Beadz on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“You can't beat black with silver and pearls! Great designs!…” read »
franny on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“love how you're exploring so many beautiful variations with this technique, Julia....they all end up in…” read »
JC Hamm on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
JC Hamm on “Grampa's old tree”:“Gorgeous!!…” read »
About this design:
This donut definitely needs to be dunked if you want to soften it up! Made of ceramic it will definitely break your teeth!
Components:
Ceramic donut, rectangles, glass beads, seed beads, brass toggle.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
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On May 25, 2013 at 8:06 pm
YOU say:

On May 25, 2010 at 3:42 pm #
Jade aka Caryn says:Fave for sure. I like donuts that wouldn’t go straight to my hips lol. This one will sell quick
On May 25, 2010 at 3:47 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:I agree with Caryn — love these no-cal donuts! LOL
What a wonderful color, Linda! Did you get all the ceramic pieces from the same place?
On May 25, 2010 at 4:03 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:Yes Lynn, the clearance pile to boot!!!
On May 25, 2010 at 4:03 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:I love your donut!!! What a pretty necklace the ceramic beads are awesome and this is a fav!
On May 25, 2010 at 4:04 pm #
sunny chick says:Another fabulous design. This is sure to sell at your show!
On May 25, 2010 at 4:23 pm #
jewel in NP says:I love this it says summer is on its way into my favs
On May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Nice!
On May 25, 2010 at 5:42 pm #
Buster Browns MoM says:love those ceramic beads Linda, sorry I’m not commenting on all your beauties, I need a nap so I can’t stay on long…
On May 25, 2010 at 5:53 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:NICE!! I like how you used these ceramic beads!
On May 25, 2010 at 6:25 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:How cool is THIS!! Love it! Fave!
On May 25, 2010 at 7:39 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:How on earth do you keep finding all these cool clearance beads?!!
Love the design and I love the colors of the ceramic beads!
On May 25, 2010 at 7:44 pm #
Lynn g says:Very nice donut, “dunkin donut” still looks yummy!!!
On May 26, 2010 at 1:09 am #
Orchid Betty says:Love those ceramic pieces, beautiful design!
Donut with no calories definitely a favorite!
On May 26, 2010 at 8:09 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:Linda, This one is a real beauty, love the turquoise color and a no calorie donut is the best!!!
On May 26, 2010 at 8:15 am #
Linda Talbott says:Beautiful … the ceramic donut and the glass beads go wonderfully together.
On May 26, 2010 at 8:38 am #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Yay, Such pretty ceramic saved from Clearance & made into such a beautiful Necklace!!! woohooo!