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on “A Green Cuff”:“Love this green with copper. Awesome!…” read »
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- 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 »
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…” read »- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
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Be My Valentine
About this design:
I've had this Swarovski heart for a long time. Happened to pull out my ruby impression jasper, and it just came together!
Components:
Ruby Impression Jasper, Swarovski Crystal, silver wireRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Feb 08, 2011 at 8:13 pm #
Mahala93 RockChick says:Very nice Sue!
On Feb 08, 2011 at 9:14 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Such a lovely necklace, Sue!
On Feb 09, 2011 at 12:21 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Thank you, Chickies!
You are both too sweet!
On Feb 09, 2011 at 12:31 am #
Dizzy Chick Lori Z says:Looks like I’m chasing you tonight! This is gorgeous! I’ve wanted to try a design with a large ring in front – I just can’t seem to make one work for me. Excellent work!
On Feb 09, 2011 at 12:39 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Sooooo pretty !!!! love the swirl with the heart !!!!
On Feb 09, 2011 at 2:11 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Lori, looks like I missed you again! Glad you like the piece – my biggest problem was wrapping the heart, go figure…
Thanks, Violet! I wasn’t sure I liked the swirl off center, but I think it works….
On Feb 09, 2011 at 8:57 am #
sunny chick says:Sue, I love your Valentine theme design!
On Feb 09, 2011 at 9:20 am #
K H says:Love this!!!! Too many people think that crystals are for mother’s bracelets and wedding jewelry – but they make lovely everyday jewelry when paired with gemstones and metals. Love the swirl – being a bit “off kilter” really makes it work!!!!
On Feb 09, 2011 at 9:28 am #
Jewelsjewls says:Very pretty. Im a big cyrstal fan and I am a believer that you can make them work for you in your everyday life. You did a great job of making it work, I love the silver swirl with the color red.
On Feb 09, 2011 at 10:19 am #
Gina P - Delta Chick says:I love this!
On Feb 09, 2011 at 10:37 am #
Dragons Chicky says:Red, red, red, YES! you know where my heart is!
On Feb 09, 2011 at 12:31 pm #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Thanks, ladies!
Cookie, I knew this one would go straight to your heart!
On Feb 09, 2011 at 1:23 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:I love that ruby impression jasper with the red crystal…it’s a gorgeous combo, Sue! And I do love that little swirl just a bit askew!
On Feb 09, 2011 at 4:21 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:Lovely!!!