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on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Thank you Chicky Zww…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Great design Deb…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty. I need to get some recycled glass
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“I posted on your blog and will here. The tutorial is great. Easy to follow. I've…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Gorgeous, love this.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is so cool, I love this design.Well done.
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on “Butterfly Dance”:“Very intriguing. This piece just has so much going on! I don't think I could do…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Nancy's back with another beautiful bracelet. Copper & green...perfect.…” read »
on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“Very pretty! The blue is so saturated and vibrant.…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Yay! What a great neighbor! I especially like the 1st pair w/ the patina and the…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Stunning!!…” read »
on “Yellow Dragonfly”:“Where did my capital "I's" go??? They were there when I was typing...why would they turn…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I totally understand...but sometimes i let it sit for awhile where i cant see it. Then…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ditto ditto everyone else. Love that hammered copper focal!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Wow lucky you! I would probably get into doing metal working if I got that as…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“The bead weaving part is awesome. The whole necklace is very different and I like that.…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“P.S.--its so hard to tell in the pics what color the stones in the pendant are--they…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Beadinggma: the metal in this piece is antique gold color. I got the pendant on…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is just lovely! I love the design, especially the bead weaving...well done!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“FYI...I decided to host a little give away of a wire wrapped briolette necklace on my…” read »
on “Aurora Damask”:“About the swellegant patinas.. not hard just difficult to determine when you are done letting it…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks, ladies! If you do give the tutorial a try out and have a minute…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“Beautiful pendant and chain goes well with design. What kind of metal is it?…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Thanks Deb, nice to know you know how I feel about a redo. I am…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Love this green with copper. Awesome!…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Love the new shapes, Nancy. This gift will be keeping you busy for quite awhile!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Beautiful!! I just went & looked at your tute. While I haven't tried it yet I…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Oooh, I love the look of that wire against the glass. It makes me think of…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Great colors…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“LOVE IT!!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I do like it. Not as much as the blue but aqua blue is my fave…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“Lovely set!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Pretty!…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“FABULOUS!!!
…” read »- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
Little Girl / Big Sister
About this design:
I made this bracelet for the daughter of one of my nurses at the rheumatologists office. The daughter is the first born, and now that her Mom just had a baby boy, she has become a "Sis" (as stamped on sterling silver charm)
Components:
Silver plated charms from LB, blue quartz beads from LB, Olive jade rondelles,blue fire polish beads, silver plated sm rounds, magnetic claspAdditional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jun 08, 2010 at 2:51 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Very cool, bet she LOVES it!
On Jun 08, 2010 at 2:56 pm #
Shannon J says:too cute!!
On Jun 08, 2010 at 3:28 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:so pretty! She will be pleased
On Jun 08, 2010 at 3:58 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:What a lovely design and color combo for the new big sister! Cute charms, too. Smart idea to use the magnetic clasp for her little fingers…..
On Jun 08, 2010 at 6:04 pm #
sunny chick says:How precious is this! She is going to love it!
On Jun 08, 2010 at 6:59 pm #
Lynn g says:This is to cute, and how precious.
On Jun 08, 2010 at 11:07 pm #
Boston Lady says:I have to agree with the other Chickies. This bracelet is very pretty and what a thoughtful person you are to make this for her. I love these two colors together and the use of the charms as well. You have a great eye for detail. Great job.
On Jun 08, 2010 at 11:14 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Very sweet!! Love the color combo! Someone is a very lucky young lady!!
On Jun 09, 2010 at 8:37 am #
Linda Talbott says:This is beautiful; I love the mix of beads, charms and colors. I bet that “Sis” loves it.
On Jun 09, 2010 at 10:14 am #
Chippy Chick aka Lindys says:So cute! Love it!
On Jun 09, 2010 at 3:28 pm #
Chickie Nonnie T says:Thanks ladies/chickies! You are all so encouraging, it’s good for the soul!
On Jun 09, 2010 at 4:43 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:This is a beautiful bracelet and a very sweet gift! I’m sure she’ll love it!