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T eudy on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“very pretty !…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Totally Teal”:
“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
Mary S – Sweet Chick on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love them all!!…” read »
KSD on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
Kate on “Country Leaves”:
“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
KSD on “Cultus Lake Market”:
“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
KSD on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
KSD on “Country Leaves”:
“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
Need4Beadz on “Country Leaves”:
“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:
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KSD on “A Green Cuff”:
“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Bluebells”:
“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
AllureofGemsGlamJulia on “Bluebells”:
“Beautiful work ))…” read »
Laud on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
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Laud on “Bluebells”:
“These are as beautiful and delicate as your inspiration. Lovely work!…” read »
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Laud on “Grampa's old tree”:
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Deb Harding on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
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Deb Harding on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Love it. Good design and workmanship.…” read »
Deb Harding on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Very pretty. The cabochon painting is very stylistic...I.can see why you love it...its beautiful & has…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Gorgeous pearl necklace and painting! Love it!…” read »
N Taylor on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
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Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Totally Teal”:
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Lois D on “Bluebells”:
“Gorgeous earrings; gorgeous flowers! Thanks for sharing both.…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Bluebells”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
Ann-a706 on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“This is a piece one can wear from day to night, very beautiful!…” read »
Ann-a706 on “Totally Teal”:
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jdbeast1 on “Garden Droplets”:
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Vintage Bracelet

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About this design:

Oh my! More Vintaj! I was inspired by a design I saw in a magazine. I put a patina on the metal using rub n buff and sealed it with a spray and glued 3 swarovski rhinestones to the top of the metal. I like the distressed look the patina gives the metal and used some green czech pressed beads to bring out the patina color. Fun, fun!

Components:

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Read the comments (or add your own)

On Dec 22, 2010 at 10:03 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:

Diane this is gorgeous. Like the way you use the vintaj!
On Dec 22, 2010 at 10:04 pm #
Diane Cauley says:

Thanks Alice !
On Dec 22, 2010 at 11:30 pm #
amkcreations aka Amanda says:

OMG!! This is awesome. So pretty.
On Dec 23, 2010 at 1:02 am #
grama rose aka stormy says:

This is wonderful Diane I have never seen that center piece before I love it!!!!You are a master with the vintage stuff!!!!
happy holidays my freind!!! Hugs Deb
On Dec 23, 2010 at 3:47 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:

Absolutely gorgeous Diane!
On Dec 23, 2010 at 7:58 am #
Linda Talbott says:

Gorgeous. I love the patina on the metal … great design.
On Dec 23, 2010 at 10:05 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:

What a gorgeous job you did on this design!!
On Dec 23, 2010 at 10:09 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:

What a wonderful way to use that huge Vintaj brass piece Diane! I could never figure out a way to use it. This is perfect!
I’d love to see it on your wrist!
On Dec 23, 2010 at 10:18 am #
sunny chick says:

Beautiful bracelet, Diane!
On Dec 23, 2010 at 11:19 am #
DMYJewelryDesign on etsy says:

So unique, just lovely!
On Dec 23, 2010 at 11:26 am #
Reet says:

Beautiful piece!
On Dec 23, 2010 at 11:33 am #
Rosie says:

Very pretty, love the patina.
On Dec 23, 2010 at 12:47 pm #
Little Round Chick says:

WOW! Just plain WOW! Gorgeous.
On Dec 23, 2010 at 2:29 pm #
Steph says:

I’ve had that piece for so long and was never sure what to do with it, love the bracelet, real nice.
On Dec 23, 2010 at 3:29 pm #
BeadAddict says:

Beautiful bracelet! I really like the patina on the Vintaj piece.
On Dec 23, 2010 at 8:51 pm #
Lynn g says:

This is so beautiful, the focal reminds me of a butterfly.
On Dec 24, 2010 at 10:52 am #
Claire C says:

Colors are so beautifully muted. Need to see this on your wrist to appreciate the full effect. A woman could design her whole ensemble around this one piece.