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Violet Magnolia

by Canadian chicky karen on 03/13/11

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About this design:

I saw a design similar to this one on the Vintaj web site, and thought I'd try my hand at it, using just one bead cap instead of two.

Components:

Vintaj brass chain vintaj magmolia leaf bead cap 6mm czech mauve/lilac crystals vintaj brass findings

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Read the comments (or add your own)

On Mar 13, 2011 at 4:27 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:

should read magnolia bead cap
On Mar 13, 2011 at 5:07 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:

Beautiful design!!
On Mar 13, 2011 at 5:14 pm #
Bettys Beads says:

Very pretty.
On Mar 13, 2011 at 6:34 pm #
Bead-itudes says:

This is very pretty , Violet. It looks light and easy to wear. Just what you need to add a little something to a summer outfit.
On Mar 13, 2011 at 7:28 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:

Gorgeous
On Mar 13, 2011 at 7:40 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:

Karen this is gorgeous Love the design!I order two of the magnolia bead fron LB they are beautiful Can’t wait to use them!
On Mar 13, 2011 at 9:00 pm #
amkcreations aka Amanda says:

This is beautiful. I’m going to go order myself some of these Magnolia beads. Love this!
On Mar 13, 2011 at 9:04 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:

Thank you ladies for your kind words, you are the best!!!
On Mar 13, 2011 at 9:09 pm #
Daisy Chick - Dawn says:

I have the magnolia bead caps in my shooping cart! They are begging me to do something lovely like your necklace. I really like the contrast of the brass with the purple!
On Mar 13, 2011 at 9:18 pm #
Lynn g says:

This is so pretty! the flower and the flow of beads go so well together.
On Mar 13, 2011 at 9:21 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:

Love this….a fave!!
On Mar 14, 2011 at 12:06 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:

Karen, I love this design and color combo! Brass and purple are wonderful together! Love the way you created the focal, too!
On Mar 14, 2011 at 12:51 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:

What a great design, and I love the crystals with the brass! The bead cap really makes that focal – a beautiful job!
On Mar 14, 2011 at 9:39 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:

I LOVE this! Actually kinda reminds me of lilacs, which I adore!
On Mar 14, 2011 at 10:04 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:

Thank you, I really like the way this one turned out. There is a soft tinkling sound when the chain brushes against the chain.
On Mar 14, 2011 at 11:28 am #
MoonBell says:

Really, really pretty! I bought some of these at Bead Fest Santa Fe for a great price!
On Mar 14, 2011 at 12:37 pm #
Copper Penny says:

Very pretty!! Love the lilac colored beads.
On Mar 14, 2011 at 1:08 pm #
love to bead aka Donna says:

Very pretty love it
On Mar 14, 2011 at 2:41 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:

This is soooo lovely, Karen! I love brass, and the lilac crystals are beautiful with it. Gorgeous focal!
On Mar 14, 2011 at 9:00 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:

Thank you sweet ladies!!!
On Mar 15, 2011 at 9:14 am #
sunny chick says:

What a gorgeous set, Karen!
On Mar 15, 2011 at 10:01 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:

Thanks, Martha!!
On Mar 15, 2011 at 8:13 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:

Gorgeous !!!! Love it !!!!
On Mar 15, 2011 at 8:13 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:

This is a beautiful look Karen … nice!! SLS
On Mar 15, 2011 at 10:25 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:

Thank you Shannon and Violet!!!

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