The Design Gallery
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Chatter
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Gorgeous!!…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“It is 3 strands of sari silk. The silk is knotted on either side of…” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“What a nice, clean design. Both are winners. I have been working on jewelry…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“These would definitely cheer me up, love them both! I have some of this sari silk…” read »
on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Fantastic, I really like it.…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“very pretty !…” read »
on “Totally Teal”:“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love them all!!…” read »
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 »
- on “Cultus Lake Market”:
“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great design!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Beautiful work
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on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great job!…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“These are as beautiful and delicate as your inspiration. Lovely work!…” read »
- on “Connected to the Trees”:
“I am in Love with your designs!!!…” read »
on “Prince Moai”:“Thanks guys! When I have such amazing gems it's hard not to share with Jimmy. Thanks…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Love the cabochon and the way you mounted it--all works together. And what a clever use…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“I love pearls!! Gorgeous necklace. Great painting also. Love the bird stoey. I have a bird…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Love it. Good design and workmanship.…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Very pretty. The cabochon painting is very stylistic...I.can see why you love it...its beautiful & has…” read »
- on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Gorgeous pearl necklace and painting! Love it!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“I love this look. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Super nice. Love the set.…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I went to HD yesterday and the folks in the tools section told me the key…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. For those looking for the dark wire, the same company that…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“Oh my...I want them.…” read »
Metamorphosis
About this design:
I fell in love with this Green Girl butterfly, so the design started by adding the B. Diamond Swarovski Crystal to it, then I wanted to use the golden sheen obsidian and needed something to balance it, the Sm. Quartz Swarovski Crystal looked perfect! Finally I added pieces of flower weave chainmaille between the stones and crystals and the design was ready!
Components:
Green Girl Pewter Butterfly with Metamorphosis written on the back, golden sheen obsidian, B. Diamond and Sm. Quartz Swarovski Crystals, antic metal silver Bead caps, 5 and4mm metal Jumprings!Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Nov 23, 2010 at 10:40 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:This is gorgeous !!!
Love the butterfly and the way you put this all together !!!!
On Nov 23, 2010 at 11:00 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Beautiful necklace!
On Nov 23, 2010 at 11:17 am #
grama rose aka stormy says:Very pretty! I love what you did with the butterfly!!!
On Nov 23, 2010 at 11:51 am #
sunny chick says:Betty, this is gorgeous!
On Nov 23, 2010 at 11:52 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:I love this one Betty, the colors, butterfly everything looks wonderful!!!
On Nov 23, 2010 at 12:49 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:Wow, Betty, this is spectacular! I love everything about it…the whole design is wonderful!
On Nov 23, 2010 at 2:01 pm #
love to bead aka Donna says:Great design. Very pretty
On Nov 23, 2010 at 4:08 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Great design !
On Nov 23, 2010 at 5:37 pm #
NY Bella says:Beautiful piece!
On Nov 23, 2010 at 7:10 pm #
Lynn g says:This is so pretty, I like the butterfly.
On Nov 23, 2010 at 11:24 pm #
Orchid Betty says:Thanks ladies for tour lovely comments!
On Nov 23, 2010 at 11:55 pm #
Orchid Betty says:Oh writing error, I meant thanks for your lovely comments!
There should be a way to fix a comment after submitting it!
On Nov 24, 2010 at 6:25 am #
Leigh D says:Beautiful!
On Nov 24, 2010 at 10:46 am #
Linda Talbott says:Gorgeous! I love Green Girl, and the Butterfly is beautiful. I really like the design and the way all the components complement one another.
On Nov 24, 2010 at 10:50 am #
Boston Lady says:Betty, this necklace is great! Funny how we get inspiration with just one item or color. This is very pretty. Thank you for sharing today.
On Nov 24, 2010 at 1:48 pm #
Orchid Betty says:Thanks for the lovely comments!
On Nov 24, 2010 at 2:06 pm #
Jade aka Caryn says:Really pretty design. I like the chain and especially love the butterfly!
On Nov 25, 2010 at 6:05 am #
Orchid Betty says:Thank you Caryn