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Chatter
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Fabulous as usual!!
!!…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“Love your patina work! I just had a thought: what if you made the yellow…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Deb, your design style has a name: "Wing it"
It takes a special kind of…” read » 
on “Tiedye Butterfly”:“Thanks! Peggy, I use Vintaj patina solutions and glaze. You can color anything with it!…” read »
on “Sonya earrings”:“The one on the left looks soo much like earth! Really cool!…” read »
on “Fairy Magic”:“I agree Nancy, love the stones and the rest comes later ! Thank you all for…” read »
- on “Pretty Pink”:
“Thank you all, ladies. Nancy, knew you'd love the pink tourmaline ! ...thanks too for…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly”:“Very pretty! Send has the tie dye look
Is that alcohol ink you used ? I…” read »
on “Crazy Little Things”:“Cool stuff. I would say you have been busy.…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Very cute, I'd wear it.…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“I think it's darling!…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very nice!…” read »
- on “Tranquility”:
“Beautiful! Love the charms together!…” read »
on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:“Yes I do have a huge stash. The only fear I have when I pass on,…” read »
- on “Banded Together”:
“Cool Beans!! I like the silk wrapped one also. But the bottome one in the bottom…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“This is super cool Cindy. Where did that metal piece come from? And your photos are…” read »
on “Violets”:“Stitching is relaxing if you're in no hurry to get a project done. The trick is…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“Redo if you like but, it is great just the way it is. I love…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“I love this bracelet. What fun and I with Elis Mom you must have a…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“Super cute! Love the patina work.…” read »
- on “Violets”:
“Beautiful design, Laud. The colors are lovely. I wish I had the patience for that type…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“I had thought I only purchased 1 month, but apparently it's a revolving thing. That's fine.…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“I had asked that question before & went back to.find to had already answered it. Duh…” read »
- on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“Nice!…” read »
- on “Amazon Blues”:
“Pretty!…” read »
- on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Great design!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“Beads in the mail is a monthly bead club by Thed Beadin' Path. They ship an…” read »
- on “Ice Ice Druzy”:
“Beautiful, summery design! Reminds me of a day at the beach.…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“What is Beads in the Mail??? I get confused everytime you say that. I like the yellow…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Great stash! Beautiful bracelet! Like the ring, too!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“Oh yeah! The third pic is the contents of the beads in the mail shipment!…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Thank you so much everyone. I'm glad you all think I achieved the look I was…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Beautiful design, Deb! Definately has the vintage feel you were going for.…” read »
on “Vintage Copper Rose”:“A fabulous design, Deb, and definitely vintage !…” read »
on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Spectacular! You repurposed that flower ring in a manner it deserved. I particularly like the eclectic…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Wow! I love it because there are so many cool beads to look at. I'd be…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Love the rose! And I've always loved pink and copper together.…” read »
- on “Violets”:
“Peggy, it's a flat herringbone. I think I worked on the base for three evenings, but…” read »
on “Garnet Drape”:“Loving all the garnets..with this length it definitely does not need pendant. Go with your…” read »
homeward bound
About this design:
Inspired by spring and all the loveliness that accompanies it. :)
Components:
Humble beads pendant, Earthenwood Studios bluebird link and toggle, cuprite tumbled nugget, falling leaves chain, etc.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Mar 17, 2011 at 3:57 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Another stunning necklace, Martha! You are on a roll, girlfriend!
I love this design and color combo! Is that dark green leather in the front?
On Mar 17, 2011 at 4:06 pm #
love to bead aka Donna says:Oh this is beautiful
On Mar 17, 2011 at 4:48 pm #
Copper Penny says:Awesome design Martha, it reminds me of a peaceful spring day!!
On Mar 17, 2011 at 5:11 pm #
NY Bella says:What a wonderful combo of colors and textues! Love it, Martha!
On Mar 17, 2011 at 10:52 pm #
Lynn g says:Wow this is so neat…. feels like spring.
On Mar 18, 2011 at 3:12 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Beautiful !!!
On Mar 18, 2011 at 3:38 am #
Little Round Chick says:Marvelous colors and texture.
On Mar 18, 2011 at 8:04 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:Martha, this is gorgeous, such soft colors, perfect for spring!!
On Mar 18, 2011 at 8:54 am #
Linda Talbott says:This is lovely, and I really like the assymetrical look.
On Mar 18, 2011 at 9:43 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Beautiful!
On Mar 18, 2011 at 9:50 am #
Gina P - Delta Chick says:Another terrific design!
On Mar 18, 2011 at 1:42 pm #
sunny chick says:Thank you, Chickies! You are too good to me, my friends!
Lynn, yes that’s suede cord on the front.
On Mar 18, 2011 at 2:02 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:I absolutely love this necklace, Martha! The colors are beautiful and the design is awesome!
On Mar 21, 2011 at 8:42 am #
sunny chick says:Thanks, Deb!
On Mar 21, 2011 at 1:59 pm #
Mahala93 RockChick says:Love all the different components. Very cool!
On Mar 25, 2011 at 4:55 am #
Orchid Betty says:Fabulous design and I love this gorgeous cute little bird
On Mar 25, 2011 at 8:40 am #
sunny chick says:Thank you, Kristi and Betty!