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on “My MacGyver Heart”:“Absolutely gorgeous! You've also given me some inspiration for my teal colored wire that I bought…” read »
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on “Evergreen Copper”:“I thought it was a Jasper, but wasn't quite sure. Yes they are a beautiful green.…” read »
on “Evergreen Copper”:“My bad--Brazilian rainforest JASPER. They still have the chips but these bigger pieces were a…” read »
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Gonna try it your way, post it later. …” read » - on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
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)))I love your comments always …” read » - on “Leopard w/ Spark-le”:
“I don't think I ever commented on this one. I really like it. It may be…” read »
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on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“I thought your tute was very good! Everybody's directions are a little different and I'm game…” read »
on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“So very pretty. I too love the brass & blue combo. The design is so 'clean'…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“You complimented your pendant well with the bead choices. Pretty!…” read »
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“I am such a fan of copper, and this design is fabulous! Just love the…” read »
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“Love this bright blue and brass. So unusual!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Haven't the foggiest notion what those green stones are either. But they are gorgeously combined with…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Very Pretty! Your choices of stashed beads look great with the pendant.…” read »
on “Evergreen Copper”:“This is a fab piece. I love the textures and different beads and their random…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Gorgeous. ! I really like the big green stones…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“This is gorgeous! Love the brightness of the blue with the brass.…” read »
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Cabernet Sauvignon Treasure
About this design:
I absolutely LOVE this bracelet. I first learned to make these in a class taught by Laura Boudloche Zeiner at Nomadic Notions in Austin almost 3 years ago.
Components:
freshwater pearls, seed beads in all shapes and sizes, Swavorski crystals, other crystals......Additional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Mar 07, 2011 at 12:17 am #
C Clark says:This is beautiful. I love Nomadic Notions but they are not in San Antonio anymore. I took a couple of classes and the ladies there were happy to show me techniques when I was shopping for beads. I do miss them.
On Mar 07, 2011 at 1:36 am #
Little Round Chick says:Mmmmmmm. Cabernet Sauvignon. Love the bracelet, love the wine.
On Mar 07, 2011 at 1:55 am #
MoonBell says:So pretty! You ladies are always an encouragement that I can explore different styles, and maybe, just maybe, it would turn out as beautiful.
On Mar 07, 2011 at 6:09 am #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:Gorgeous!!! I want something like this!!
On Mar 07, 2011 at 7:14 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Gorgeous and a fav!
On Mar 07, 2011 at 8:36 am #
sunny chick says:Debra, this is amazing!
On Mar 07, 2011 at 9:48 am #
DMYJewelryDesign on etsy says:Beautiful…Love the color choices, love the chunkiness of it !
On Mar 07, 2011 at 10:10 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Yummy bracelet! Love all the delicious shades of purple!
On Mar 07, 2011 at 11:14 am #
love to bead aka Donna says:Oh this is gorgeous
On Mar 07, 2011 at 11:31 am #
ChickyD aka Debra says:Thank you, dear sweet ladies!
C Clark, I cannot imagine a world without Nomadic Notions!!!!!! I especially love Bead Brunch on the 4th Sunday. It’s like a mini-vacation every month!
On Mar 07, 2011 at 1:46 pm #
Lyric Chick aka Bev says:Debra, do you have any more of these? Would you make a special order? I REALLY want one.
On Mar 07, 2011 at 6:15 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Debra, this is such a stunning bracelet and I love that bead that is the fastener! Just love everything about it … what a fun bracelet, and in purple, wow, what could be better!! SLS
On Mar 07, 2011 at 6:34 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Debra!!! It’s wonderful to see you back here!!! You’ve been missed a lot!
What a stunning bracelet! The colors and design are amazing and I love that you used a crystal for your clasp!
On Mar 08, 2011 at 1:33 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:OMG! What a stunning bracelet, and a perfect name for it – I’m a cab fan myself…this one would go down really easy, with great body and fabulous finish…
So glad to see you back!
On Mar 08, 2011 at 4:10 am #
amkcreations aka Amanda says:Wow, this is great. Yummy color combos.
On Mar 08, 2011 at 11:39 am #
ChickyD aka Debra says:Thank you all so much for your sweet comments!
@Bev: I’d love to. Email me through the garden and let me know what you’d like.
I’m working on another one right now in mauve-y, pink-y, pearls and crystals. I can hardly wait until it’s finished and I can wear it.
Lynn and Sue, I miss y’all, too. It’s so hectic at work! Seems they add more and more to our “to do” list each year. And we’re thankful to be working in the face of all the problems facing public education.
Well, back to work. Children will be at my door shortly…
On Mar 08, 2011 at 12:22 pm #
D D Mystic Chick says:wow! can’t imagine how this is done! very pretty!
On Mar 08, 2011 at 2:34 pm #
Dizzy Chick Lori Z says:What a beautiful bracelet! The mix of beads and colors is right up my alley! I bet it feels great to wear too! Wonderful!
On Mar 08, 2011 at 4:15 pm #
Brenda H says:I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!! Please tell me what stitch you used- how to make it. You are so lucky to live where there’s a good bead shop. I have one, but it’s sadly lacking.
On Mar 08, 2011 at 9:44 pm #
ChickyD aka Debra says:Thank you all for your sweet comments!
I learned to make this in a class. There is a base of size 8 delicas (large cylinder beads) in square stitch. I work the base before adding the embellishment. I add the fun stuff to every other bead in each row. Come out of one cylinder bead, add 6 size 11 round beads, a focal bead (pearl, crystal, charm, whatever you like), add 6 more size 11 round seed beads and go back through the same cylinder bead.
I did a search a few minutes ago and saw a bracelet similar to mine called a catapillar (I obviously can’t spell it) bracelet. I think it had a tutorial with it. It is NOT hard. Laura calls it a Treasure Bracelet. I warn you….they are ADDICTIVE!
Hope this helps.
On Jan 09, 2012 at 4:49 pm #
Griceh says:This is just BEAUTIFUL!