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on “All Wired Up”:“Sorry, Becky...I meant to respond to your question about the waxed linen, too. The coating does wear…” read »
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on “All Wired Up”:“Lynda, thank you, it makes sense to me
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“Love the idea, gorgeous work, Jess
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on “Nesting Instinct”:“Beautiful!!!…” read »
- on “Close to my Heart”:
“Beautiful necklace and sentiment, Jess! I love your style!!…” read »
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“Lovely design, Coral!! Are those blue dyed zebras?…” read »
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“Fabulous design for your mother necklace!…” read »
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besos del sol
About this design:
Today is a gorgeous sunny day! Spring is right around the corner. This necklace was inspired by sunshine and girasols. :)
Components:
yellow smoky quartz nuggets from LB, green garnet chips, antique brass plated chain from LB, smoky quartz faceted rice beads from LB, imitation pearls, Labradorite pendant, antique brass spacers and findings, Vintaj magnolia bead caps & filigree wreaths, Green Girl Studios sunflower clasp.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Feb 18, 2011 at 2:36 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Martha, This is stunning. Love the fresh spring colors!!
On Feb 18, 2011 at 2:51 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:This is absolutely gorgeous, Martha! I love the design and the colors!
On Feb 18, 2011 at 2:59 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:Great design!! I wish I could feel the spring here!!
On Feb 18, 2011 at 3:27 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Gorgeous colors and design, Martha! Definitely has a “Spring” feeling to it!
On Feb 18, 2011 at 3:46 pm #
gggailggg says:This is beautiful. Spring is definitely in the air.
On Feb 18, 2011 at 4:13 pm #
Lynn g says:OMG I love it, this is a stunning necklace. I sure cant wait till spring.
On Feb 18, 2011 at 4:35 pm #
Daisy Chick - Dawn says:I absolutely adore this necklace and let me tell you ladies the picture just does not do it justice. It is gorgeous in person! I would love to make something like this too!
On Feb 18, 2011 at 4:38 pm #
love to bead aka Donna says:Every bit of this necklace is fabulous. Love it
On Feb 18, 2011 at 4:54 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Gorgeous design!
On Feb 18, 2011 at 5:35 pm #
NY Bella says:Martha, what a beautiful design! Love it!
On Feb 18, 2011 at 6:23 pm #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:This is beautiful, Martha! Love the title, too
On Feb 18, 2011 at 6:51 pm #
MoonBell says:Wonderful and innovative.
On Feb 18, 2011 at 7:52 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Martha, I love this one! So pretty and such a nice combo of everything you put together … as I told Wenche recently … it just ‘sings’! And sounds like Dawn has seen it in person and can attest to the fact that it’s even prettier in person … wow, hard to believe that! SLS
On Feb 18, 2011 at 9:33 pm #
Boston Lady says:Martha, this necklace is off the hook! I L-O-V-E it! I love the colors and how everything is in the right place at the right time. It’s gorgeous and exquisite dear beading sister! Great job! To quote Billy Crystal “you look marvelous!” and most certainly will when you are wearing this beauty out. Thanks for sharing.
On Feb 19, 2011 at 1:36 am #
OneOfAKindJewels4u says:GORGEOUS!!!!!! You are definetely a great designer. Ty for sharing with us.
On Feb 19, 2011 at 8:04 am #
Pam E aka funky tulip says:adding to the acclaim – Martha, this is beautiful! Wonderful necklace
On Feb 19, 2011 at 9:40 am #
Daisy Chick - Dawn says:This one really speaks girls! I thought I heard the necklace say to me take me home! Put me on your neck! Had I tried that I am sure Martha would have stuck me in the bouncy thing and had the pumpkins jump on me! IT really is a grat piece!
On Feb 19, 2011 at 10:08 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Great design Martha!
On Feb 19, 2011 at 3:56 pm #
Lyric Chick aka Bev says:Simply incredible!! It just WORKS! I’m inspired!
On Feb 19, 2011 at 3:59 pm #
sunny chick says:Thank you, Darling Chickies! Your lovely words fill my heart with pearls of joy!
Dawn – HA! You crack me up, my friend! The pumpkins do love that inflatable “bouncy” thing. I promise never to throw you in there with them.
On Feb 19, 2011 at 6:16 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:OK, now I am ROTFLOL at the thought of Dawn bouncing with your pumpkins, Martha!!!
On Feb 20, 2011 at 2:33 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Wow – what a stunning piece! Love the subtle colors, and wonderful design!
On Feb 22, 2011 at 6:52 pm #
Lynda aka DivaChick says:What a beauty, Martha! I love the Vintaj mixed in, too! Perfect!
On Feb 23, 2011 at 8:49 am #
sunny chick says:Thank you, Sue and Lynda!
On Feb 23, 2011 at 8:58 am #
Eeka Mouse says:The trouble with coming in late in a conversation is that all the good adjectives are already used
but I want you to know that I think this necklace is marvelous! It is sooooo much more than the sum of its parts.
On Feb 23, 2011 at 9:06 am #
Steph says:Love it great job.
On Feb 24, 2011 at 12:01 pm #
sunny chick says:Muchas gracias, Eeka and Steph!
On Mar 15, 2011 at 4:16 pm #
A Juneau says:This is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On May 05, 2011 at 9:43 am #
sunny chick says:Thank you, A. Juneau!
On Oct 27, 2011 at 4:53 pm #
Krystone Jewelry says:Beautiful!:)