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on “Yellow Dragonfly”:“Where did my capital "I's" go??? They were there when I was typing...why would they turn…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I totally understand...but sometimes i let it sit for awhile where i cant see it. Then…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ditto ditto everyone else. Love that hammered copper focal!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Wow lucky you! I would probably get into doing metal working if I got that as…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“The bead weaving part is awesome. The whole necklace is very different and I like that.…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“P.S.--its so hard to tell in the pics what color the stones in the pendant are--they…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Beadinggma: the metal in this piece is antique gold color. I got the pendant on…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is just lovely! I love the design, especially the bead weaving...well done!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“FYI...I decided to host a little give away of a wire wrapped briolette necklace on my…” read »
on “Aurora Damask”:“About the swellegant patinas.. not hard just difficult to determine when you are done letting it…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks, ladies! If you do give the tutorial a try out and have a minute…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“Beautiful pendant and chain goes well with design. What kind of metal is it?…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Thanks Deb, nice to know you know how I feel about a redo. I am…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Love this green with copper. Awesome!…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Love the new shapes, Nancy. This gift will be keeping you busy for quite awhile!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Beautiful!! I just went & looked at your tute. While I haven't tried it yet I…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Oooh, I love the look of that wire against the glass. It makes me think of…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Great colors…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“LOVE IT!!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I do like it. Not as much as the blue but aqua blue is my fave…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“Lovely set!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Pretty!…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“FABULOUS!!!
…” read »- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“These are pretty!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“LOVELY!…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“LOvely !…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“These are adorable!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Love this Nancy!…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“So cool!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“I agree, this color is gorgeous with copper....great piece!…” read »
- on “Ice Ice Druzy”:
“That druzy is cool. Great piece!…” read »
- on “Simply Crystal”:
“Lovely design!…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“Very cool!…” read »
en el jardin
About this design:
Inspired by spring. :)
Components:
Beadsnest pendant (Lavenderlicious), Pink Amethyst, sterling silver spacers, Swarovski crystals and pearls, silver plated chain, Hill Tribes silver accent and toggle, lampwork beads by Stephanie Ann, Cape Amethyst, etc.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Feb 02, 2011 at 9:05 am #
Daisy Chick - Dawn says:How beautiful Martha! This is so different and I love the mix of Stones, chain and the pendant! It is faboulous and in my favs!
On Feb 02, 2011 at 9:56 am #
Eeka Mouse says:oh! this is lovely! I bet the ‘lavenderlicious’ is just amazing in person. it looks nice w/ the pearls & pink amethyst you used.
On Feb 02, 2011 at 10:29 am #
Pam E aka funky tulip says:beautiful!
On Feb 02, 2011 at 12:41 pm #
love to bead aka Donna says:gorgeous
On Feb 02, 2011 at 12:55 pm #
Copper Penny says:very pretty, at first I thought the chain was pearls.
On Feb 02, 2011 at 1:04 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:What a stunning necklace, Martha! I love the colors, design, and that pendant is amazing!!!
Penny, I also thought the chain was LB’s Pearly White Side-Drilled Keishis — then I enlarged the photo and realized my mistake!!! LOL
On Feb 02, 2011 at 1:28 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:Martha, this necklace is just spectacular! The components go together so beautifully…this goes in my faves!
On Feb 02, 2011 at 1:30 pm #
DMYJewelryDesign on etsy says:Martha, this is a GREAT design! I love all the different textures you used.
On Feb 02, 2011 at 2:51 pm #
Lynn g says:This is great, love all the textures on this, I thought they were pearls too!!
On Feb 02, 2011 at 2:57 pm #
Lynda aka DivaChick says:I love everything about this design, Martha. It’s so beautiful! Straight to my favs!
On Feb 02, 2011 at 6:07 pm #
sunny chick says:Thank you, Chickies! Your lovely comments make my day!
On Feb 02, 2011 at 7:43 pm #
Boston Lady says:Martha, this design is exquisite and makes me think of being in the garden during Spring time. Everything just fits right and was meant to be. Great job! Thanks for sharing.
On Feb 02, 2011 at 8:03 pm #
NY Bella says:A gorgeous piece, Martha! Love your design and color!
On Feb 02, 2011 at 9:56 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Wow, Martha this is just beautiful … love that pendant too! SLS
On Feb 03, 2011 at 12:13 am #
Rosie says:Beautiful design, into my favs too!
On Feb 03, 2011 at 9:37 am #
sunny chick says:Thank you, Chickies! You are too good to me, my friends!
On Feb 05, 2011 at 10:49 am #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:Lovely, lovely, Martha!!!!
On Feb 17, 2011 at 1:21 pm #
OneOfAKindJewels4u says:What a delicious piece! Beautiful work!
On Feb 18, 2011 at 2:23 pm #
sunny chick says:Thank you, Chickies! I appreciate your wonderful comments!