The Design Gallery
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Chatter
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Very pretty! Love your patina work.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love the design and different textures in this. Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very pretty bracelet! Now is that petal beads or one whole flower bead?…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is a very pretty bracelet…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Deb here's a picture so you don't have to tilt your head, fuzzy though it is…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“LOL I have the greenish one too! Nice pendant for a good price.
Love what you…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“I almost ordered the greenish one. Do you like the color? I actually love the necklace.…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Elegant design, lovely colors!!!…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“TY I do too, I got another in a greenish yellow.…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Great design...I especially love the dragonfly pendant.…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Fabulous piece!!! I am partial to the look of different sizes, shapes, texture, and colors…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Lovely with perfect name!…” read »
on “Plum Orchard”:“This is so lovely! I love the inspiration behind the piece, and it depicts your story…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Becky! How are you? I totally get the idea...but I already redid. I like the new version…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“The metal came from Michaels. I cut it in half and curved it. Heated it…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Fabulous as usual!!
!!…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“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 Redo”:
“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 Redo”:“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”:
“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 Redo”:
“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 Redo”:
“I had thought I only purchased 1 month, but apparently it's a revolving thing. That's fine.…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I had asked that question before & went back to.find to had already answered it. Duh…” read »
- on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“Nice!…” read »
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On Apr 19, 2011 at 1:11 pm #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Incredibly cool, Arja! You should open up your own shop, all of your creations are so unique and creative!
On Apr 19, 2011 at 1:52 pm #
Arja A says:Thank you
. Well, I do have two online shops, only thing missing, are customers 
On Apr 19, 2011 at 2:04 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Arja, this is totally cool and amazing!!! I just love everything you create!
Ivy, I know Arja has a fantastic shop on Etsy — I am the proud owner of 2 gorgeous pieces of jewelry I have purchased from her!
On Apr 19, 2011 at 2:10 pm #
shimmer chick says:love. LOVE this idea. great way to repurpose some old vinyl.
On Apr 19, 2011 at 3:43 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:Oh! this is SO COOL!!!
(and it looks a little like the record is wearing tiny earmuffs!)
On Apr 19, 2011 at 4:56 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Whoa!! Look at you girl! Your creative mind just keeps pouring out the most amazing ideas!!
This is great!!
On Apr 19, 2011 at 9:44 pm #
Lynn g says:This is really neat, only you can can make something so cool…
On Apr 20, 2011 at 3:08 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:I’m really diggin’ your cool handbags, Arja!
On Apr 20, 2011 at 5:33 am #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:Fantastic, Arja, this is so cool!
On Apr 20, 2011 at 9:32 am #
Daisy Chick - Dawn says:Love the idea! I am not ready to part with my LP’s and 45′s yet, but any ideas for those old 8 tracks?
On Apr 20, 2011 at 11:05 am #
Jade aka Caryn says:you are a true artist!
On Apr 20, 2011 at 12:22 pm #
Arja A says:Thank yoy Ladies, I’m pleased
. From 8 tracks tape you can make a crocheted bag! I’m serious!
On Apr 20, 2011 at 12:34 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:That would be by crocheting the tape itself, right? Maybe you could turn the plastic case into a gift box or jewelry box…
On Apr 20, 2011 at 6:41 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:Genious wonderful as always!
On Apr 21, 2011 at 10:37 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Totally unique and FAR OUT!
On Apr 25, 2011 at 8:55 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Amazing!