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Description from Granny Nancy: ... that when I first got into beading, I chose carnelian - all kinds and shapes. I strayed from the perfectly round and solid colors with preference for nuggets, naturals, and faceted beads.
Consequently I made a lot of pieces with the rather large stash I acquired. And I made myself some as well. My first 2 strand was with carnelian. My accents were often gold but now I have gravitated towards antique brass.
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“Congrats on your wonderful POD!…” read »
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“Thank you ITB. I'm sad to hear about the knots in it. The …” read »
- MH on “Mystic Rainbows”:
“Cool colors- congratulations!!…” read »
- FromTheBunker on “Mixed Media”:
“I bought the Silk yarn, had to get a yarn winder, but I lost half the…” read »
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- Chali-o on “Taco Salad”:
“yum-yum! So pretty you could eat it!…” read »
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“just in time for Valentines Day, Congrats…” read »
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“I love the colors and beads you chose!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Just Plain Fun”:
“On what a colorful selection of beads!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Taco Salad”:
“Yum! I have not had one since I retired in June 2011. This pick…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Something for Winter”:
“Nancy, this is a very appropriate pick for winter days. I thank God for not…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “cappuccino”:
“Congrats on your yummy coffee based POD!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Rain en Route”:
“Gorgeous pick! We need rain again! We have gotten out usual winter most and…” read »
- FromTheBunker on “cappuccino”:
“Smooth and mellow with extra foam.Nice.…” read »
- Althea A on “Mixed Media”:
“Pam, no I’ve never used the silk yarns. I think they’re beautiful but I also worry…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Sadness for Granny”:
“You have my deepest sympathy on your loss! I do remember how it feels to…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Tickled Aqua”:
“Congrats on your wonderful POD!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Mixed Media”:
“Interesting pick of bright colors! Have you used the silk yarns in jewelry? I…” read »
- Chicky Red-haired Grammy on “Tickled Aqua”:
“A beautiful, calming pick. Thank you ....... xo…” read »
- Granny Nancy on “Sadness for Granny”:
“Sadly, my brother passed last week.…” read »
- Granny Nancy on “Valentine Hearts & Flowers”:
“I actually have 2 favorite colors: purple but I also love the shades of aqua, turquoise…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Beach Wedding”:
“Beautiful beads to create jewelry for a beach wedding.…” read »
- Chicky Red-haired Grammy on “Valentine Hearts & Flowers”:
“A delightful POD ... thank you, Nancy. If red is no longer your favorite color, what has…” read »
- Jean C on “Valentine Hearts & Flowers”:
“Beautiful and Colorful Pick - Congratulations!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Valentine Hearts & Flowers”:
“Congrats on your stunning Valentine's Day POD, Nancy!…” read »
- Melody F on “Soft”:
“Thanks friends! If I get some of that peaceful rest soon, maybe I'll have the…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Inspiration”:
“Nancy, this is gorgeous! I don't recall seeing a greenish turquoise before I found Lima…” read »
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“Yes Chiefs! Take it to the title! My paternal grandfather was a Missouri native…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Winter Color Therapy”:
“Oh so true! I love this bright pick! We have a cold front coming…” read »
- Stone Treasures on “Beige and Sage”:
“A soft and easy feeling comes from this!…” read »
- FromTheBunker on “Beige and Sage”:
“My big hunk of fossil jasper, and our reef tank. …” read »
- FromTheBunker on “Beige and Sage”:
“We call the fossil jasper Petovsky Stone, and it is actually fossilised coral, mostly found…” read »
- Chali-o on “Beige and Sage”:
“So pretty! love the Fossil Jasper!…” read »
- alohadm57 on “The Elements..”:
“Why Don’t They Have More Things In Gold Filled, As Much As Rose Gold Filled??? I…” read »
Measurements: Fits 8-10mm Round Bead
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On Jun 28, 2019 at 8:12 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Nancy- This is beautiful. I can see why you were drawn to carnelian. Always love your layouts of your picks also.
On Jun 28, 2019 at 9:33 am #
Crystal Canary says:Antique brass is a lovely complement to Carnelian. My stash is overflowing with Carnelian & Agates–definitely a favorite of mine also. I love the variations of color & visual depth the chalcedony group of stones have.
On Jun 28, 2019 at 11:45 am #
dolllady aka Pam says:Nancy, I love this!! I started with rose quartz and Red Creek jasper and gravitated to Carnelian and style tend to add to my collection. It is a color we can use year round.
On Jun 29, 2019 at 10:27 am #
Mary - Sweet Chick says:OOOh! I’m really liking the antique brass with this too! Love the look of carnelian but struggle with how to use it in jewelry. Antique brass may be just the ticket. Thanks, Nancy!
On Jul 19, 2019 at 7:20 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:GN – Contrats on your POD. I can sure see why you fell for the Carnelian.
On Jul 19, 2019 at 9:25 am #
maryb says:Kudos on your POD! We are of one mind when it comes to this beautiful stone…even down to the shapes. I like it with antique copper as well as the antique brass.
On Jul 19, 2019 at 11:12 am #
dolllady aka Pam says:Nancy, Congrats and more Congrats on your outstanding POD!
On Jul 19, 2019 at 1:05 pm #
ObsessiveCreativeJenn says:Congrats on your POD! I have always loved carnelian and brass…these are all so gorgeous! I think my fave my be the faceted rice shape beads
On Jul 19, 2019 at 3:04 pm #
Maggies Mom says:Congrats on your gorgeous POD! I also love Carnelian, all types. The antique brass accents the stone, but doesn’t overwhelm it. Beautiful pick!