The Design Gallery
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on “A Green Cuff”:“Wow! Blown away. Thanks for all the pics. Wow!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Great earrings. Can't wait to see what you do with the 16g.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Wanda, I really like this. Love the Butterfly theme and admire all the hard work…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Please let Jimmy know that he is my first on-line crush. Love a guy who…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Thank you all. Let me share with you, brass is the hardest metal I have worked…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautiful! Fabulous pendant...makes for a beautiful necklace.…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Dream is the perfect word to use for this set. Oh my gosh!!!!!…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Much fabulocity here. I'm a huuuuuge Aqua nugget fan. They look great with Quartz.It has such…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks for that tutorial,FB. I would never have guessed about the "loop first" method. I'll give…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“I read your tute and found it very easy to follow! And must agree with Kate and…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Love that color! Great design, too.
…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“YUM! Can I have mine with shortbread? This is such a gorgeous technique, Julia,…” read »
on “Prince Moai”:“No earrings for Prince Jimmy! I 'm wearing the earrings! LOL Thank you very much! These…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Blue with brass. What more could anyone want? Great design.
…” read » - on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“My kind of color! Love the design, too! Isn't it great to have a stash when…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Mmmmmm, yummy color! Love it!
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Kate is right, It definitely has that "industrial chic" look. Great color, excellent design! …” read »
on “Butterfly Dance”:“Thanks so much everyone. When I designed this I was thinking that the butterflies were skipping…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Great Pendant! Love it! If you aren't sure about the design, put it away for a…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Instant summer! Love 'em!
…” read » - on “Butterfly Dance”:
“You should be pleased. You have made a unique and lovely design.
…” read » - on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Glorious color and a great design!
…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“Guys can be such a pain. I'm sure ear rings would look great even if…” read »
- on “Just Plum Pretty”:
“This is a gorgeous piece! Love the purple against the Vintaj. Just beautiful!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! I keep thinking I'll get tired of making these…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Hey, thanks everyone. Cindy, I'm not sure what I'll do with the 16g but…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Love the way you used heart gems to go with the pendant, for the earrings. Great…” read »
on “Tranquility”:“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Darling!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Nice!…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Lovely set!…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Great design Wanda!…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Terrific earrings! So jealous of your "gift" - not only of the copper & scraps,…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I like how you have the concave & domed circles alternating. Makes for a striking (pun…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautifully done.…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Thanks Nancy, the wire work was a bit tricky ! I had to do the…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“The non-traditional look is stunning.…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very smart looking.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“I like the way it looks different on the two back rounds. Nine piece.…” read »
on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Thank you Chicky Zww…” read »
another connected piece
About this design:
More fun! Yes, when I found these, I bought a bunch!!!! Didn't know what I'd do with 'em at the time. They were just to cool to pass up!
Components:
sterling connectors, apatite drops, blue opal round, fw rice pearl, chalcedony dropAdditional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On May 30, 2010 at 10:35 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:OOh Joyce your killing me here!!! Wish I had tons of money I’d buy all your post here this morning!!! Fabulous!
On May 30, 2010 at 10:39 am #
Arja A says:I try to give rest to my hand and trying to write as less as possible. But now I have to give a comment!
This and your previous connector design are WONDERFUL! Just can not find big enought word!
Love both. Lucky you with having these kind of fabulous components. WOW WOW WOW. Let us see more, please
On May 30, 2010 at 10:50 am #
Joyce M says:Thank you so much, Arja! Nice to see you this morning! These are the same little connectors I used in some of my earlier posts – they’re in three of the blue kyanite necklaces and Apatite for Aqua set (Another one I’ll never part with!) Again, Thank you! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Hope your having another better day!
On May 30, 2010 at 10:55 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Oh my goodnes!! I think there are a lot of drooling ladies here this morning!
I’m one of them!! This is an amazing design! Love how you put the whole thing together!!
And OH! Those connectors…..! Lucky you to find them!!
On May 30, 2010 at 11:30 am #
Orchid Betty says:Another beautiful necklace, love those sterling connectors, stunning design!
On May 30, 2010 at 12:55 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:Just marvalous! love every drop of it!!!!
On May 30, 2010 at 1:18 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Stunning! This is a fave for sure
On May 30, 2010 at 2:00 pm #
sunny chick says:One word for you: WOW!
This is exquisite!
On May 30, 2010 at 8:29 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Wow this fabulous!
On May 30, 2010 at 8:44 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Fave! This is so gorgeous! Delicate and lovely, reminds me of a quiet pond in a blooming garden.
On May 30, 2010 at 10:00 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Absolutely stunning!!!!!!
On May 30, 2010 at 10:20 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:Love those connectors! Great piece!!
On May 31, 2010 at 9:36 am #
Jewelry by Shannon says:WOW, these connectors have so many possibilities. Thanks for sharing these breathtaking creations. SLS
On May 31, 2010 at 9:39 am #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:I’m certainly in on the drooling…I love this piece! Those connectors are great, and the design is wonderful…I love the beads you used!
On May 31, 2010 at 3:49 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Beautiful!!!
On May 31, 2010 at 5:44 pm #
Lynn g says:This is really nice, and love the connectors.
On May 31, 2010 at 6:04 pm #
Buster Browns MoM says:Oh this is sweet.. blue is my favorite color and this really hits the spot!!!
On May 31, 2010 at 11:02 pm #
Joyce M says:Thank you!!!
On Jun 01, 2010 at 7:51 am #
KittyMom Linda says:Stunning! I think you have been posting some amazing pieces!
On Jun 02, 2010 at 7:36 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Amazingly beautiful, definitely a FAV!!