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- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty. I need to get some recycled glass
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
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on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“FYI...I decided to host a little give away of a wire wrapped briolette necklace on my…” read »
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Smoky Rose Tribute: Rain Forest
About this design:
I was browsing through Smoky Rose's many, exceptional Fresh Picks today, and was inspired to make a necklace from her beautiful Fresh Pick 'Rain Forest'
I propose a challenge in honer of Mary: create jewelry based on her Fresh Picks. Wanna join me?
Components:
Russian Serpentine, pale green fresh water pearls, Smokey Quartz (of course), sterling silver.Additional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Dec 13, 2010 at 7:49 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:This sounds like a lovely idea. I am really pressed for time (@25 people due here for early Christmas on Sat. 18th) but I would love to see what everyone comes up with.
Your design is very pretty and refreshing in this dry cold time of year.
On Dec 13, 2010 at 7:54 pm #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:This is gorgeous! I didn’t know her, but I am looking at her picks for inspiration.
On Dec 13, 2010 at 8:14 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:Okay well how do I find them I typed in Smoky rose and got nothing Help!!!
On Dec 13, 2010 at 8:18 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Deb, she is still listed here as Smoky Rose. You could go to her profile page and click on Designs near the upper right side. Hope this helps!
On Dec 13, 2010 at 8:18 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:beautiful set I love it!!!
On Dec 13, 2010 at 8:19 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:EM, this is a beautiful and perfect set to go with Mary’s pick about the rain forest!
What a fab idea! I’ll check out her picks (many are already in my faves
) & see what I can come up with! 
On Dec 13, 2010 at 8:44 pm #
amkcreations aka Amanda says:This is a lovely set to honor someone you all loved very much. I was not fortunate enough to meet Mary, but I do wish you all the best in remembering her with fantastic designs like this one. I think it is a wonderful idea, and I love this set. It’s beautiful.
On Dec 13, 2010 at 10:38 pm #
Lynn g says:This is really nice, a great idea!!
On Dec 13, 2010 at 10:43 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:Thank you Lynn I was misspelling it!!!
On Dec 13, 2010 at 11:11 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Always happy to be of assistance, Deb!
On Dec 14, 2010 at 12:18 am #
Orchid Betty says:Love the effect of the Smokey Quartz and the pearls with the Russian Serpentine, beautiful design!
On Dec 14, 2010 at 1:23 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Gorgeous design, and what a lovely idea to honor Mary !!!
On Dec 14, 2010 at 3:27 am #
Diane Cauley says:gorgeous, I love it!
On Dec 14, 2010 at 7:53 am #
Linda Talbott says:Lovely. I really like the way the Serpentine looks with the fresh water pearls and the Smokey Quartz. Fabulous.
On Dec 14, 2010 at 8:38 am #
sunny chick says:Eeka, this is fabulous! What a wonderful way to honor Mary.
On Dec 14, 2010 at 11:44 am #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:This is wonderful, Eeka! I’m sure Mary would be pleased to see this design created from one of her picks!
On Dec 14, 2010 at 1:40 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Truely saddened by the loss of Mary. This is a beautiful tribute and I am sure she would have loved it. We will miss this wonderful lady.
On Dec 14, 2010 at 3:29 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Wonderful design and a great way to honor Mary!
On Dec 14, 2010 at 7:28 pm #
NY Bella says:What a lovely idea! Love your set!