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Black Butterfly
About this design:
Another butterfly - black this time - with white to make him soar!
Components:
Black and silver pendant, white crackle glass, silver bead caps and toggle.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On May 25, 2010 at 3:50 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Gasp! What a gorgeous butterfly and necklace, Linda!!! WOW!
Now I know what I saw a portion of on your table in that other photo…..
On May 25, 2010 at 3:52 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Beautiful!! Love this one too!
On May 25, 2010 at 4:05 pm #
Jade aka Caryn says:oh yes I saw this black one today at Mike’s. And I like those crackle beads. Your butterfly necklaces are pretty pretty!!
On May 25, 2010 at 4:07 pm #
sunny chick says:This is so lovely! Love that butterfly!
On May 25, 2010 at 4:12 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Wow Linda this is stunning I love your choice of beads they make the butterfly stand out so well!!!
This is going in my favs, love it!!!
On May 25, 2010 at 4:19 pm #
jewel in NP says:WOW the pairing of crackled white glass with the silver & black butterfly just beautiful love love love it
On May 25, 2010 at 5:08 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Lovely like the butterfly !
On May 25, 2010 at 5:10 pm #
Lynda aka DivaChick says:Wow, Linda! You’ve been a busy beader!
I think this is my favorite of your new pieces. I’m a sucker for butterflies. This is gorgeous!
On May 25, 2010 at 7:36 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Oh Wow! Very elegant! Love the black and white contrast!
On May 25, 2010 at 7:39 pm #
Lynn g says:Wow!!!! I love the crackle glass and the butterfly..
On May 25, 2010 at 9:53 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Oh my….This is breath taking…the crackle beads and the gorgeous butterfly….Wow..Wow…Wow…Yup a fave!!!!
On May 25, 2010 at 9:53 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Wow for sure … this is sooooo pretty!! SLS
On May 25, 2010 at 9:57 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:OMG! Fave! This is just indescribable for me….gorgeous doesn’t even begin to cover it.
On May 26, 2010 at 6:35 am #
Orchid Betty says:Wow, wow, wow! This butterfly is so gorgeous! Stunning design! Love it form the first glance!
On May 26, 2010 at 8:14 am #
Shanti P says:This is a fabulous look!! The black against white is a stunning combination!!
On May 26, 2010 at 8:35 am #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Beautiful Butterfly! Mmmmm, the silver looks so good with the crackle glass, love the alternating sizes, and another terriffic Butterfly!