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on “Lots of Copper”:“You could always start learning etching! I find that 16g through 20g copper makes some of…” read »
on “Violet Tendril Earrings”:“Wonderful use of the sari silk ribbons! Love the earrings! I'm so glad lucite is not…” read »
on “Lovely Impression”:“KO thread is used without a needle because of the stiffness of it. At Lima beads…” read »
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I'll take a closer look at Swellegant.
Lynda, thank you for the…” read » 
on “Prince Moai”:“Great looking pieces Jimmy is wearing. The nuggets are gorgeous.
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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”:
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- 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!”:
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- 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 »
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“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 »
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“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!
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- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Hey, thanks everyone. Cindy, I'm not sure what I'll do with the 16g but…” read »
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Honey Please
About this design:
Had the honey tourmilated quartz tiumbled nugget and honey tourmilated quartz ovals since Septemmber 2009. Another hoarder .
Components:
LB tourmilated quartz, nugget and ovals beads, 6mm canadian jade rounds,bali silver,sterling silver earwires.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jul 13, 2010 at 9:27 pm #
sunny chick says:Alice, I love these earthy colors! This is fabulous!
On Jul 13, 2010 at 9:34 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Gorgeous! Is that name supposed to be “Honey Please” (I missed the n?) I love the tourmalated stones. They are sweet as Honey
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On Jul 13, 2010 at 9:36 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Thanks Martha and Faith Yes faith that should be honey please. How you doing.!
On Jul 13, 2010 at 9:49 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:These are beautiful!
On Jul 13, 2010 at 10:07 pm #
Daisy Chick - Dawn says:This is beautiful Alice! Nice earthy necklace!
On Jul 13, 2010 at 10:23 pm #
Mahala93 RockChick says:Nice!
On Jul 13, 2010 at 10:27 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Thanks Tara,Dawn and Mahala93!
On Jul 13, 2010 at 10:37 pm #
Skittles mommy says:Very pretty!
On Jul 14, 2010 at 12:09 am #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Hi Alice, Guess you aren’t here anymore probably no one is now. Usually that way for me.
On Jul 14, 2010 at 1:39 am #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Gorgeous!!!
On Jul 14, 2010 at 6:27 am #
Margareta says:Oh my – fabulous beads and a very nice design!
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(It’s nice to notice there are many other hoarders than myself
On Jul 14, 2010 at 7:54 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Thank you Skittles Mommy,Faith,Ravin and Margareta.
On Jul 14, 2010 at 2:27 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Sooo lovely Alice!! Rich and earthy and so perfect for a fall necklace!
On Jul 14, 2010 at 9:35 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Thanks Beth! I’m starting do some fall pieces too !