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on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Thank you Chicky Zww…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Great design Deb…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty. I need to get some recycled glass
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“I posted on your blog and will here. The tutorial is great. Easy to follow. I've…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Gorgeous, love this.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is so cool, I love this design.Well done.
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on “Butterfly Dance”:“Very intriguing. This piece just has so much going on! I don't think I could do…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Nancy's back with another beautiful bracelet. Copper & green...perfect.…” read »
on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“Very pretty! The blue is so saturated and vibrant.…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Yay! What a great neighbor! I especially like the 1st pair w/ the patina and the…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Stunning!!…” read »
on “Yellow Dragonfly”:“Where did my capital "I's" go??? They were there when I was typing...why would they turn…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I totally understand...but sometimes i let it sit for awhile where i cant see it. Then…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ditto ditto everyone else. Love that hammered copper focal!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Wow lucky you! I would probably get into doing metal working if I got that as…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“The bead weaving part is awesome. The whole necklace is very different and I like that.…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“P.S.--its so hard to tell in the pics what color the stones in the pendant are--they…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Beadinggma: the metal in this piece is antique gold color. I got the pendant on…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is just lovely! I love the design, especially the bead weaving...well done!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“FYI...I decided to host a little give away of a wire wrapped briolette necklace on my…” read »
on “Aurora Damask”:“About the swellegant patinas.. not hard just difficult to determine when you are done letting it…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks, ladies! If you do give the tutorial a try out and have a minute…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“Beautiful pendant and chain goes well with design. What kind of metal is it?…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Thanks Deb, nice to know you know how I feel about a redo. I am…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Love this green with copper. Awesome!…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Love the new shapes, Nancy. This gift will be keeping you busy for quite awhile!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Beautiful!! I just went & looked at your tute. While I haven't tried it yet I…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Oooh, I love the look of that wire against the glass. It makes me think of…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Great colors…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“LOVE IT!!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I do like it. Not as much as the blue but aqua blue is my fave…” read »
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“Very pretty!…” read »
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- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“Lovely set!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Pretty!…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“FABULOUS!!!
…” read »- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
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Tahiti Breeze
About this design:
this necklace is my ABS challenge entry.
The inspiration painting is "Sacred Spring, Sweet Dreams" by Paul Gaugin .
I blogged about my creation process this week.
I added a Tahiti inspired Fresh Pick too!!! I think I'm ready for Summer vacation already !!!
m.e. :)
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Mar 22, 2011 at 8:55 am #
love to bead aka Donna says:Wow so beautiful
On Mar 22, 2011 at 10:05 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:Stunning!!!
On Mar 22, 2011 at 10:11 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Wow, just fabulous!
On Mar 22, 2011 at 11:32 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Beautiful!
Love, love, love those leaves!!!
On Mar 22, 2011 at 11:56 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:this is lovely!
On Mar 22, 2011 at 1:29 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Lovely design !!!
Makes me want to go to Tahiti……
On Mar 22, 2011 at 2:27 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:This lovely!
On Mar 22, 2011 at 3:40 pm #
Lynda aka DivaChick says:Wow, M.E.! This is so gorgeous! No one sculpts polymer like you do. Your fingers are magic!
On Mar 22, 2011 at 4:58 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Mary Ellen, this is breathtakingly gorgeous! I love the colors and your pieces always amaze me!
Good luck in the challenge! 
BTW — Ladies, I’ve purchased a few individual pieces from Mary Ellen, and they are even more stunning in person!!!
On Mar 22, 2011 at 5:41 pm #
Steph says:gorgeous, i need a tahiti breeze to come my way
On Mar 22, 2011 at 5:42 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Wow, this is just beautiful.
Lynn Eileen, I second that … I have a few pieces as well and boy, pictures don’t paint the full beauty of her work! SLS
On Mar 22, 2011 at 6:14 pm #
Lynn g says:This is so neat, reminds me of a summer night. I wish we had that here, right now we are in a winter snow storm.
On Mar 22, 2011 at 9:06 pm #
NY Bella says:Beautiful!
On Mar 23, 2011 at 6:37 am #
Mary Ellen Parker says:Thank you all so very much for all your kind words!!!
After a hard day at my “pay the bills ” job nothing makes me feel happier than a visit to Lima Beads!!!
m.e.
On Mar 23, 2011 at 4:31 pm #
Mahala93 RockChick says:Very pretty! I love the assymetrical design ans\d the colors!
On Mar 26, 2011 at 11:06 am #
Lyric Chick aka Bev says:This is SOOOOOO cool!!!
On Apr 22, 2011 at 4:13 am #
Pippit C says:Wow! I love the gradient colors in this piece, and the shape of the leaves is so realistic!