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sueperk28 on “Country Leaves”:“Absolutely beautiful. This is one of my favorite pieces.…” read »
Peggy3 on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Great design and cheery colors. Great Way to repurpose…” read »
Peggy3 on “Pistachio Spring”:“Very pretty design. The pendant is great and of I love pearls. I love how you used…” read »
Need4Beadz on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Thanks so much everyone....I appreciate your comments!…” read »
Deb Harding on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Clever idea that turned out really cute.…” read »
foxhill designs vt on “Pistachio Spring”:“Beautiful design, Deb!…” read »
Eeka Mouse on “Pistachio Spring”:“Great partners for the pendant. I really like how the pendant & coordinating dangles hang from…” read »
Elis Mom on “Lots of Copper”:“Lucky you to get such a great gift! Love the earrings!…” read »
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE on “Lots of Copper”:“Nancy, these earrings are wonderful! Such a clever idea!
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Lynn Eileen Chicky LE on “A Green Cuff”:“Nancy, you've created another stunning cuff! Love green & copper together!
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Little Round Chick on “Pistachio Spring”:“This delicate green necklace is perfect for Spring. Love it!
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Little Round Chick on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Party time! Fabulous cheerful ear rings!
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Little Round Chick on “Country Leaves”:“Love the copper and leaves. Excellent Design!
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Little Round Chick on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“Love your bracelets especially the leather one.
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Little Round Chick on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Wow! Those beads are gorgeous! Love the color.
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Shannon aka Silly Chick on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Definitely one of those "why didn't I think of that" ideas...super clever and super cute!…” read »
Little Round Chick on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Classy!
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Little Round Chick on “Grampa's old tree”:“Super design. Great tree, too!
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Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Exquisite design as well as those gorgeous beads. You did an excellent job. I love…” read »
Little Round Chick on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Fantastic design. Love it!
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Little Round Chick on “Bluebells”:“Great design! Great flowers, too!
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Little Round Chick on “Totally Teal”:“Wow! I love all of that teal and it makes a gorgeous bracelet. Great…” read »
Little Round Chick on “Lots of Copper”:“Thanks for the suggestion Chelsea. I haven't done much etching so this would be a…” read »
Little Round Chick on “A Green Cuff”:“Yes, the wire is dead soft KSD. At 14 gauge anything but dead soft would…” read »
Deb Harding on “Pistachio Spring”:“Thanks everybody for all the compliments. I've had this little pendant & the pearls sitting on…” read »
beadinggma on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Cute recycle!…” read »
beadinggma on “Pistachio Spring”:“I have this pendant also and I just finished making a necklace with it. It…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“These are cool!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Those stones look gorgeous, as does your design!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Pistachio Spring”:“Love it Deb! That pendant looks great with those pearls.…” read »
Elis Mom on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Beautiful!…” read »
Elis Mom on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“These look like so much fun!…” read »
Elis Mom on “Pistachio Spring”:“I wanna come to YOUR house! MY patio needs CPR!…” read »
Lois D on “Pistachio Spring”:“Oh my goodness, Deb, another of your beautiful creations. I really like that leaf; the 1"…” read »
Lois D on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Dittos to everything said. The miracle of Creation is showcased in your pieces!…” read »
Lois D on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“What a fantastic and clever idea!! The name is so fitting; love the colors.…” read »
Lois D on “TY”:“Love this type of design which allows for the beads/components to stand out. Can this be…” read »
Laud on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Absolutely fabulous stones--and the triangular pendant is perfect. Gorgeous piece!…” read »
Laud on “Pistachio Spring”:“That pendant is a sensational color. Looks great with the beads you chose. Oh, and kudos…” read »
About this design:
I am in LOVE with the Hand Dyed Silk Ribbons !!!
The color combos are gorgeous!!!
I know I'm going to end up buying every color !!! My budget is going to need some Fairy Magic!!! Maybe this necklace will help ! LOL!!!
m.e.:)
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On Mar 01, 2011 at 10:30 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:OMG! this is so magical and beautiful!
On Mar 01, 2011 at 10:34 am #
love to bead aka Donna says:This is beautiful
On Mar 01, 2011 at 10:35 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Oooh, this is gorgeous, Mary Ellen! I love the silk accent, and your clay work is incredible!
On Mar 01, 2011 at 10:52 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Oh my goodness, ME! This is fabulous.
Your design is perfect, the chain, the ribbon and I love those very real looking flowers you created! Are they Morning Glories?
On Mar 01, 2011 at 12:12 pm #
Mary Ellen Parker says:Mary,
I suppose they do have some Morning Glories in their family tree.But,I just call them “fantasy florals” They are flowers that bloom only in my imagination !
LOL! m.e.
On Mar 01, 2011 at 12:23 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Wow, what a stunning design, I love your flowers!!!!
On Mar 01, 2011 at 2:21 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:All I can say is that your imagination grows some gorgeous flowers, Mary Ellen! I would love to see some of your flowers in my garden. This design with the chain and ribbon is perfection!
On Mar 01, 2011 at 2:21 pm #
Luv2bead - Little Chick says:This is SOOOO pretty!
On Mar 01, 2011 at 2:43 pm #
Steph says:Gorgeous, I hear ya on the fairy magic, I want them all too.
On Mar 01, 2011 at 2:58 pm #
Dizzy Chick Lori Z says:Oh, this is a beauty! What a great design to highlight the wonderful flowers! And the silk ribbon is the perfect accent! This makes me long for spring…
On Mar 01, 2011 at 3:48 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:What a beautiful design!
On Mar 01, 2011 at 5:06 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Very delicate beauties real or not.
On Mar 01, 2011 at 5:13 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Mary Ellen, this is simply gorgeous! I love these colors and the silk ribbon is a perfect match to your amazing flowers!
On Mar 01, 2011 at 5:37 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:Great piece!
On Mar 01, 2011 at 5:48 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:This is amazing … love the flowers and the way they coordinate with the silk ribbon. What a fun necklace.
Can’t wait to check out your website … welcome to LB!! SLS
On Mar 01, 2011 at 5:50 pm #
MoonBell says:Wonderful, I’m in love!
On Mar 01, 2011 at 6:19 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:The silk ribbons may be beautiful, but your polymer clay blossoms take the cake! I am so jealous of your abilities
On Mar 01, 2011 at 6:33 pm #
Gina P - Delta Chick says:OH, so lovely!!!
On Mar 02, 2011 at 1:29 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:This is so pretty !!!! I love it !!
On Mar 02, 2011 at 1:43 am #
amkcreations aka Amanda says:Such a sweet and pretty piece. Love it!
On Mar 02, 2011 at 6:36 am #
Mary Ellen Parker says:Thank you all so much!!!
you guys make my day!!!
m.e.
On Mar 02, 2011 at 11:38 am #
sunny chick says:Mary Ellen, what an amazing design! Love it!
On Mar 02, 2011 at 2:33 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:Fairily lovely!!
On Mar 02, 2011 at 11:11 pm #
Gemme Designs says:FABULOUS, so unique and beautiful!! WOW!!
On Mar 03, 2011 at 2:06 pm #
DMYJewelryDesign on etsy says:It’s a favorite of mine! FABULOUS !
On Apr 16, 2011 at 8:12 am #
The Circle of Beads says:beautiful..fantastical