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on “All Wired Up”:“Sorry, Becky...I meant to respond to your question about the waxed linen, too. The coating does wear…” read »
on “Sea Breeze”:“Very cool! I especially love the sun and the silk!…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“Lynda, thank you, it makes sense to me
…” read »- on “Close to my Heart”:
“I see a family heirloom. What a personal, beautiful expression of motherhood.…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Mistakes often lead to new and fantastic discoveries. Just look at how goldstone was invented. Hope…” read »
on “My seashore stack bracelets”:“Awesome!…” read »
- on “Fortunate mistake”:
“What a great outcome! Love the effect it had on the ammonite, and those rondelles are…” read »
on “The Uh Ohs!”:“So cute!…” read »
- on “My seashore stack bracelets”:
“Love this!…” read »
- on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
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- on “Fortunate mistake”:
“Me TOOOO!!!! What a cool outcome for a potential disaster!! You need to tell…” read »
on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:“Hi Becky-Yep, those are blue dyed zebra jasper beads.…” read »
- on “My seashore stack bracelets”:
“Very pretty
…” read » - on “Fortunate mistake”:
“I really like the effect
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“Not only did you save money, but you made something that is so close too your…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“Love the idea, gorgeous work, Jess
…” read » - on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Great piece, Coral, loving the asymmetry
…” read » - on “The Uh Ohs!”:
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on “Nesting Instinct”:“Beautiful!!!…” read »
- on “Close to my Heart”:
“Beautiful necklace and sentiment, Jess! I love your style!!…” read »
- on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Lovely design, Coral!! Are those blue dyed zebras?…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“FAB-YOO-LOUS!!!!! WOW! Fantastic nestwork and SUCH a cute idea!!!! How are the kids?? Baby…” read »
- on “Close to my Heart”:
“Fabulous design for your mother necklace!…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“Beautiful wire work in this, and that nest is so cute. I'm sure she will love…” read »
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“Great design!…” read »
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“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Sparkle Shine”:
“Beautiful necklace Coral!…” read »
- on “Maroon Sun”:
“Thank you Old Beaded Lady!!…” read »
on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:“Very pretty...perfect pairing of colors and materials!…” read »
I'm in Lapis Love
About this design:
I bought the most beautiful Lapis beads from LB. I had this lonely piece left over and needed a way to show case just how lovely the stone is. This is what I came up with.
Components:
Pillow Lapis Lazuli bead,cobalt blue faceted glass beads, Bali silver tubes & spacers,1mm stretch magicRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Sep 14, 2010 at 6:30 pm #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:Me too! It’s beautiful, and so is the design.
On Sep 14, 2010 at 6:44 pm #
JulzJewlz says:I really love this bracelet! The design is new and different, and the Lapis is LOVELY. Great job coming up with something different and oh so beautiful!!
On Sep 14, 2010 at 6:48 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Very nice!! SLS
On Sep 14, 2010 at 6:50 pm #
Helen G aka tea chick says:ooh, gorgeous and dramatic!
On Sep 14, 2010 at 6:55 pm #
Lynn g says:This is very nice!!
On Sep 14, 2010 at 7:30 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Very nice!
On Sep 14, 2010 at 7:44 pm #
Carola says:Gosh, that is so beautiful.
Love silver and blue color combo….
On Sep 14, 2010 at 8:22 pm #
Science Chick Runs Sibes says:And showcase it you did! Gorgeous lapis!
On Sep 14, 2010 at 8:35 pm #
Pam E aka funky tulip says:wow – very cool
On Sep 14, 2010 at 10:47 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Gorgeous!!
On Sep 14, 2010 at 11:09 pm #
sunny chick says:What a beautiful design!
On Sep 15, 2010 at 12:43 am #
Sonja says:WOW into fags now such beauty!!!!
On Sep 15, 2010 at 12:44 am #
Sonja says:such beauty please forgive my typo!!!!
On Sep 15, 2010 at 12:44 am #
Sonja says:oh I did it again into favs !!!!!
On Sep 15, 2010 at 12:49 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:stuning!
On Sep 15, 2010 at 6:48 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Love the bracelet. Really love the lapis.
On Sep 15, 2010 at 7:08 pm #
NY Bella says:Gorgeous!!
On Sep 17, 2010 at 8:37 am #
LadyJhia says:WOW!!
On Sep 18, 2010 at 1:29 am #
Cecilia-Gems of Heaven says:Beautiful !