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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 »
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 »
- 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.
…” read » - 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 »
Red Hot Mama!
About this design:
Made these in a class at Nomadic Notions in Austin. Made a necklace, too, but I can't find it. Too much jewelry! Did I just say that???????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Components:
crystals, antique copper chain and findings, fire polished glassRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jul 26, 2010 at 5:15 pm #
Lynda aka DivaChick says:Yowzer! These are stunning, Debra! Are they keepers or are you selling them?
On Jul 26, 2010 at 5:21 pm #
ChickyD aka Debra says:Thank you, Lynda!
Well, I’ve already worn them, but I can always make more.
On Jul 26, 2010 at 5:57 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:WOW! Some stunning earrings you are making nowadays! Great work, Debra!
On Jul 26, 2010 at 6:01 pm #
sunny chick says:Wow! These are fabulous! Love them!
On Jul 26, 2010 at 6:28 pm #
ChickyD aka Debra says:Oh, thank you so much, dear friends. These are super fun to wear.
On Jul 26, 2010 at 7:14 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Stunning!
On Jul 26, 2010 at 7:26 pm #
leafy river says:LOVE these earrings!
On Jul 26, 2010 at 7:47 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Gorgeous! I really love these! Very beautiful!
On Jul 26, 2010 at 11:29 pm #
ChickyD aka Debra says:Thank you, Alice, Leafy River, & Tara! Now, if I could just find the necklace….
On Jul 26, 2010 at 11:36 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:These earrings are stunning, Debra — wonderful design and color! BTW, there is NO SUCH THING as too much jewelry!!!
LOL
On Jul 26, 2010 at 11:45 pm #
Orchid Betty says:Wow, what a stunning pair of earrings, love the way you used the chain in the design!
On Jul 26, 2010 at 11:47 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Wow, great pair. Uh OH!! She is having a breakdown. She thinks she has too much jewelry. For heavens sake who can have too much jewelry, clothes, shoes, or purses??????
On Jul 27, 2010 at 1:00 am #
ChickyD aka Debra says:I don’t know, Faith. Certainly not me! Must have been a momentary lapse!
Thank you, Lynn, Betty, and Faith.
On Jul 27, 2010 at 7:47 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Faith is soooo right, Debra!
On Jul 27, 2010 at 10:14 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:These are so gorgeous!! Love the color, love the design and love the name!!!
I have to agree…one can never have enough jewelry, clothes, shoes and purses!!
On Jul 27, 2010 at 10:26 am #
Dragons Chicky says:Too much??? Oh my, a burst of temporary insanity I’m sure! Spending too much time on LB will do that!!!!
Earrings are absolutely amazing!
On Jul 27, 2010 at 5:40 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:WOW, Wow, wow!!! A fave!!
On Jul 27, 2010 at 10:24 pm #
Jewelrybyirina says:Gorgeous earrings! Great job!
It’s never too much jewelry!
On Jul 28, 2010 at 9:40 am #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:Debra, I just adore this design!! I hope you don’t mind that I copied it for a set of earrings for myself!
I’ll post pictures a bit later.