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on “first”:“I'm wondering why this person didnt go back and delete? Being the detail-oriented person I…” read »
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“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
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on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
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“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
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“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
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Opera Swarovski
About this design:
I love Swarovski crystals and of course I love the lengthy ones!!!! It's for sale soon.. I love it because it's elegant and simple.
Components:
Sterling silver beading wire, Sterling silver s clasp, Swarovski crystalsAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Sep 17, 2010 at 5:17 am #
Sonja says:I think I need to go into bead prison until I can afford to buy a decent outfit for my mannequin..this turtle neck is getting old..even I’m getting sick of looking at it!!!
On Sep 17, 2010 at 7:26 am #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Did I see this on your website? I may have. Anyhow, very pretty!
Baybe tie a scarf around there, shake things up a bit?
So you goona splurge & buy a new shirt? HUH, are you? LOL
On Sep 17, 2010 at 8:28 am #
LadyJhia says:I like this alot. The sparklies look great in the longer length.
On Sep 17, 2010 at 9:24 am #
Sonja says:Thank you ladies, I have clothes…but this little number definitely has to have a turtleneck lol…. in fact I have to many clothes!!!! Imagine that Lorrie and now I of course as I said credit went through spent half of it on polymer supplies..midnight spending spree…darn this I can’t sleep business
On Sep 17, 2010 at 9:32 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Simply , Stunning !!!!!
Love it !!!!!
On Sep 17, 2010 at 9:39 am #
Sonja says:Oh thank you everyone!!!
On Sep 17, 2010 at 9:44 am #
Sonja says:oops…she has no clothes…
On Sep 17, 2010 at 10:29 am #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:I think you’d better hurry up and find a nice outfit for her…she doesn’t do much to show off your gorgeous designs in her naked state! LOL Beautiful necklace!
On Sep 17, 2010 at 2:15 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Well, oh my she sure does need some clothing!
would totally detract from your designs in the oh natural state!
On Sep 17, 2010 at 3:14 pm #
Lynn g says:This is very pretty, maybe you can make some clothes for her..
On Sep 17, 2010 at 9:44 pm #
sunny chick says:Sonja, this is a lovely necklace!