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- dolllady aka Pam on “aurora borealis”:
“This is definitely an attention grabber! It should make several attention grabbing pieces.…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “abalone, turquoise, fluorite”:
“This is an interesting color combination!…” read »
- Mary – Sweet Chick on “aurora borealis”:
“OOoohh! This'll catch your attention! Great title too.…” read »
- maxcitypants3 on “Lakeside Morning”:
“Nice gray blue pic. Love it!…” read »
- BevB on “A Happier Day”:
“Althea - congratulations on your bright, sunny happier day pod!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “A Happier Day”:
“This morning it was thundering and raining!…” read »
- MH on “A Happier Day”:
“Congratulations!!…” read »
- A Libby on “A Happier Day”:
“Bright and vibrant, great pick. I have been using more yellow and this is inspiring.…” read »
- Phoenix on “A Happier Day”:
“Congrats on your POD! It makes me happy looking at it- thanks!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Spice Market”:
“Congrats on this spicy POD!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Cottage”:
“Garden cottages look like fun! Who wouldn't love a garden cottage for a quick nap,…” read »
- BevB on “Spice Market”:
“Congrats on your spicy pod!…” read »
- MH on “here there”:
“Thank you.…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “here there”:
“Congrats on your stunning POD!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Break of Day”:
“Your beautiful pick is a perfect day break. Some mornings here the overnight cloud tops…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “A CHORUS LINE”:
“This is a perfect pick to accessorize a dancer in the chorus line of a group…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “night in bright town”:
“Wow! That is a bright car lot! I remember those days when cars were on display…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “CELTIC CHARM”:
“Wonderful pick honoring Ireland! The greens really appear true to the color that appear in…” read »
- BelgianStar on “Shape of my heart”:
“Love your romantic Victorian pick. Everything is so delicate and elegant, each element carefully chosen. Thanks…” read »
- BelgianStar on “Bundled Sunshine”:
“The warm and sunny birds are cheery in your pick. Thanks for sharing!…” read »
- BevB on “here there”:
“Congrats on your here there pod, MH!…” read »
- Phoenix on “Shape of my heart”:
“What a pretty pick! I love patina & all your beads seem to be emanating…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Bundled Sunshine”:
“Love the neutrals you added to your colored beads!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “The Little Lawn”:
“Congrats on your lovely spring rebirth into a lawn.…” read »
- A Libby on “The Little Lawn”:
“Love, love, love green. A great pick!…” read »
- bluedog on “The Little Lawn”:
“What a great description! Closed my eyes and I was there...lovely…” read »
- BevB on “Shape of my heart”:
“I agree with the ladies! It is also so peaceful and serene.…” read »
- MH on “The Little Lawn”:
“Green and sweet- congratulations!!…” read »
- BevB on “The Little Lawn”:
“Melody - congrats on your lovely Little Lawn! I enjoyed reading your description of your little…” read »
- Mary – Sweet Chick on “Shape of my heart”:
“Be still my heart...! Georgeous!!…” read »
- Granny Nancy on “It Was Time for Purple”:
“Gollee..... thanks everyone. I didn't there were so many purple lovers out there.…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Shape of my heart”:
“Another gorgeous pick! The colors blend so well together.…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Thistle”:
“To Iowans whistle are noxious weeds. To Kansas wild roses are noxious weeds. My paternal…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Auburn Twilight”:
“This is a very interesting combination of beads. I'd love to see what you make…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Gypsy Vanner Horse”:
“Congrats on your stunning horse POD!…” read »
- Phoenix on “Gypsy Vanner Horse”:
“Congrats on your wonderful pick Mary! I'm with you on the 30 years younger thing!…” read »
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On Apr 25, 2021 at 9:36 pm #
Granny Nancy says:This is exquisite with the Fade to Black title. Black is always very glamorous, mysterious, and just the best for the Oscars.
On Apr 25, 2021 at 9:57 pm #
Kathryn R says:Cool cinematic pick, KatieKat! Perfect for Oscar night.
On Apr 25, 2021 at 11:44 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Perfect pick for Oscars and any other time we’re in the mood for black.
On Apr 26, 2021 at 10:11 am #
Kimberlywilliams60 says:Classic and classy !! Perfect way to dress up the beads for Oscar night !! LOVE !!
On Apr 26, 2021 at 10:46 am #
Creel U says:I have a love for all things apocalyptic. So many of your choices would work into this theme. But, “even” if you don’t love all things apocalyptic, these are beautiful, dressy choices.
On Apr 29, 2021 at 6:39 am #
MH says:I really like this.
On May 20, 2021 at 7:47 am #
EPBCornell says:Congrats on your fabulously textural black POD, KatieKat! All the sizes, shapes & finishes/textures makes for a whole lot of interest and fun designing playtime in the absence of color.
On May 20, 2021 at 10:33 am #
dolllady aka Pam says:Congrats on your super POD!
On May 20, 2021 at 11:59 am #
Crystal Canary says:Ditto Liz! Love all the textures, sizes, and shapes in this monochromatic pick. Congratulations on POD!
On May 20, 2021 at 4:46 pm #
SilverCords aka Judy says:What a fun pick! I can see this going with any other colors or elements you want to add making it casual, fun, sassy or elegant. Congratulations on your POD!
On May 20, 2021 at 5:52 pm #
RobynL says:What an awesome pick! I’m a fan of the song by Metallica too. Scooping up some of these today! Congrats on your goth POD!
On May 22, 2021 at 12:02 am #
KatieKat says:Did I say black is one of my favorite colors? Does black even count as a color?
Thank you all for your kind words!