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on “Night Owl”:“That owl is adorable! The whole piece looks mysterious and midnight-y,just right for your focal. Good…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“So pretty! Looks like a garden.…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“My favorite is the pendant in your big picture. It looks dramatic and tribal. The other…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patinas! The yellow beads are pretty, but I think a cooler color (mint, turquoise)…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“I love charm bracelets, and you have a really nice mix of elements. Cool ring, too!…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Loving the pinks balanced by the chunky chain. Good one!…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Thanks, Nancy!
…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“He's definately smiling!…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“I like the necklace either way. But I especially love the smiling pup! That's adorable.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“I too like the pendant but I like the whole necklace - very pretty - and…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“Very cool…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I forgot to add love the pics of the pups. Bottom pics looking like he's…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
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on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Fantastic reworking!…” read »
- on “Simply Crystal”:
“Pretty!…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Very pretty! Love your patina work.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love the design and different textures in this. Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very pretty bracelet! Now is that petal beads or one whole flower bead?…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is a very pretty bracelet…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Deb here's a picture so you don't have to tilt your head, fuzzy though it is…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“LOL I have the greenish one too! Nice pendant for a good price.
Love what you…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“I almost ordered the greenish one. Do you like the color? I actually love the necklace.…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Elegant design, lovely colors!!!…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“TY I do too, I got another in a greenish yellow.…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Great design...I especially love the dragonfly pendant.…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Fabulous piece!!! I am partial to the look of different sizes, shapes, texture, and colors…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Lovely with perfect name!…” read »
- on “Plum Orchard”:
“This is so lovely! I love the inspiration behind the piece, and it depicts your story…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Becky! How are you? I totally get the idea...but I already redid. I like the new version…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“The metal came from Michaels. I cut it in half and curved it. Heated it…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Fabulous as usual!!
!!…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patina work! I just had a thought: what if you made the yellow…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Deb, your design style has a name: "Wing it"
It takes a special kind of…” read » - on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks! Peggy, I use Vintaj patina solutions and glaze. You can color anything with it!…” read »
- on “Sonya earrings”:
“The one on the left looks soo much like earth! Really cool!…” read »
on “Fairy Magic”:“I agree Nancy, love the stones and the rest comes later ! Thank you all for…” read »
- on “Pretty Pink”:
“Thank you all, ladies. Nancy, knew you'd love the pink tourmaline ! ...thanks too for…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Very pretty! Send has the tie dye look
Is that alcohol ink you used ? I…” read » 
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Diamonds -n- Rust
About this design:
Hi Chickies! I know I have been gone awhile but my life has been very very busy lately. I hope to spend more time you chickies on LB now that seem to be slowing down for me. Missed you all!
I tried my hand at a little metal smithing hope you like it!
Components:
copper about 6gage I think, vintage copper leaves 18 gage copper wire, Vintage Sarowvski cupcake crystal abAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Oct 30, 2010 at 11:10 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:Beth, So good to see you back on LB, missed seeing your wonderful designs!!!! Your bracelets are amazing, another talent you can add to your ever growing repetoire!!! Can’t wait to see more!!!!!
On Oct 30, 2010 at 11:11 am #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Beth, hi! Welcome back to LB … great addition to the Diamonds and Rust Challenge that ends this weekend. These items are so versatile!! SLS
On Oct 30, 2010 at 11:22 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Welcome back… glad to hear things are getting better…
Your new designs are fabulous !!!!
On Oct 30, 2010 at 11:27 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Thank you so much every one you chicks are so sweet! It’s good to be back with you all once again! Hugs!
On Oct 30, 2010 at 11:58 am #
Arja A says:Hi Beth! Have missed you, but i know you have been busy. Great metalsmithing, you have practised
Hugs!
On Oct 30, 2010 at 12:02 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Beautiful work!
On Oct 30, 2010 at 12:13 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:Missed you Beth this is awesome great job!
On Oct 30, 2010 at 3:05 pm #
sunny chick says:Sweet Beth! What a wonderful surprise it is to see you and your gorgeous design! Welcome back, my dear friend! I missed you! I just love your metal smithing creation!
On Oct 30, 2010 at 4:38 pm #
Boston Lady says:Hi Beth! What a wonderful surprise to visit the gallery and see your beautiful designs. They are fantastic of course. You did a great job on them. So glad to see you back with us. You have been missed a lot. Smile.
On Oct 30, 2010 at 4:40 pm #
amkcreations aka Amanda says:Very pretty designs. Really awesome job!
On Oct 30, 2010 at 4:54 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Beth” Hie welcome back missed you .your fresh picks and design. Beautiful design this is!
On Oct 30, 2010 at 8:27 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Thank you very much ladies for the nice welcome back and your kind and generous comments on the bracelet and ring! Missed you all very much!!
On Oct 31, 2010 at 12:11 am #
Chickie Nonnie T says:Metalsmithing looks like fun! What a great design and welcome back!
On Oct 31, 2010 at 8:52 am #
Linda Talbott says:Nice to see you again. I love the set. The copper is beautiful, the wire wrapping is perfect, and I really like the Vintage Sarowvski cupcake crystal.
Fabulous.
On Oct 31, 2010 at 10:26 am #
Lynn g says:I have missed you too!!! and I love your copper pieces…
On Oct 31, 2010 at 12:16 pm #
NY Bella says:This set is gorgeous!
On Oct 31, 2010 at 1:02 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Thank you Nonnie, Linda, Lynn and Bella! So glad you liked my designs and I am very happy to be back!
On Oct 31, 2010 at 3:16 pm #
Pam E aka funky tulip says:very nice work