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First Blush Of Autumn
About this design:
This piece was all about the Bamboo Leaf Agate pendant, and the gold-plated leaf spray stamping.
Components:
Bamboo Leaf Agate, Autumn Jasper, Fresh-water Pearls, Wooden Beads, Gold-plated FindingsAdditional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jul 30, 2009 at 9:28 pm #
Debbi aka Sparkle Chick says:Beautiful and a perfect title. It looks like fall when the colors aren’t quite at peak.
I love the bamboo leaf agate pendant, the gold plated leaves and the attention to detail.
On Jul 30, 2009 at 9:33 pm #
KPJEWELS says:CAS, this one is just as gorgeous as the others. This is absolutely beautiful. Go, Girl, Go.
On Jul 30, 2009 at 10:38 pm #
Shannon aka Silly Chick says:OOOO Debbi’s right – perfect title! A lingering hint of summer with a promise of beautiful fall colors to come! Yummie piece! Wish I could borrow just a smidge of your motivation!
On Jul 31, 2009 at 12:06 am #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:CAS, I love the colors in your design!!
On Jul 31, 2009 at 12:35 am #
Jane MS says:Really beautiful.
On Jul 31, 2009 at 3:04 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Another stunning creation, Chicky Babe! Wonderful pendant, colors, and attention to detail. I noticed how the toggle style ties in beautifully with the leaves over the pendant! Impressive!
Where did you find the gold-plated leaf spray?
On Jul 31, 2009 at 8:24 am #
Bella Chick aka Chill says:CAS, everything is so beautiful…unusual and eye-catching! Love them all!
On Jul 31, 2009 at 9:02 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:BEAUTIFUL, CAS!!! All of your recent pieces are great, but I think I like this one the best
On Jul 31, 2009 at 10:23 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Yep, love this one too!
On Jul 31, 2009 at 11:02 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:I really love this CAS. The bamboo leaf agate pendant is so beautiful and the leaf detail gives it the perfect touch.
Really beautiful !!!!!!
On Jul 31, 2009 at 7:13 pm #
Deborah says:Really beautiful! I love the pendant with the leaf spray and the necklace with the unexpected touch of pearls.
On Aug 02, 2009 at 11:13 am #
ChickyD aka Debra says:Love this!!!!!!! Gorgeous! Love the clasp! Love the pendant and leaf spray! I’d love to know where you got the gold plated leaf spray, too.
On Aug 02, 2009 at 3:34 pm #
Kitty Chicky Cat says:Oooooo! This is very very cool!! The name fits it perfectly!!
On Aug 03, 2009 at 5:17 pm #
Anita QoG Funny Chick says:GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS!!! I can’t think of anything else to say, that has’nt been said already!!!! GORGEOUS!!! lol…………
On Oct 01, 2009 at 2:07 pm #
Bead-itudes says:Wow – you always have the most gorgeous pendants in your designs. Where do you get them?