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Love it…” read » - on “Ode to a Rose”:
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May Submission
About this design:
This necklace is in the May issue of Bead Trends. The funny story behind this is that I didn't even intend on submitting this one. Notice the name is Jasper Dreams? Well I attached the wrong picture. Glad they chose it though.
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Add your thoughts!
On May 04, 2011 at 2:31 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Lovely, Congrats on being published!!!
On May 04, 2011 at 3:55 pm #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:How cool is that?? Wonderful design, and how proud you must be to have it published!
On May 04, 2011 at 5:13 pm #
Fenya says:Lovely necklace. The universe was sure looking out for you! Contratulations on being choosen.
On May 04, 2011 at 5:44 pm #
Lynn g says:Very nice, and congrats to you, even though it wasn’t the one you intended.
On May 04, 2011 at 6:16 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:I wondered about that i looked and looked for the Jasper on this piece when I got my magazine I haven’t gotten my necklace back yet It bugs me waiting great job on this and the other piece!!!
On May 04, 2011 at 6:35 pm #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:This is lovely, Jade!
On May 04, 2011 at 7:28 pm #
Diane Cauley says:congratulations
On May 04, 2011 at 9:26 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Wow! Gorgeous necklace! Someone was on your side! Congrats!
On May 05, 2011 at 12:00 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:No matter what you call this necklace, Caryn, it is fabulous! Congrats on getting published again!
On May 05, 2011 at 8:51 am #
Linda Talbott says:Oh, this is lovely. I can see why it was selected. Congratulations.
On May 05, 2011 at 9:31 am #
sunny chick says:Woo Hoo for you! Congrats!
On May 05, 2011 at 10:21 am #
JulzJewlz says:Very nice!! love the pendant and the clasp!!
On May 05, 2011 at 12:26 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Congrats Caryn … I wondered about the name of the piece too! Thanks for clearing it up for us. Pretty!! SLS
On May 05, 2011 at 5:58 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Beautiful. Congratulations!
On May 05, 2011 at 11:33 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:Gals have you recieved you pieces back yet? I haven’t and I am worring!
On May 05, 2011 at 11:47 pm #
Jade aka Caryn says:I didn’t get last months until the 3rd week of the month. I actually called them because i was worried. They said the people with subscriptions get their pieces first.