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- Phoenix on “Way Out West”:
“I love this pick! I can see a lot of great, fun pieces made with…” read »
- BevB on “began with charoite”:
“MH - congrats on your beautiful pod!…” read »
- Granny Nancy on “Christmas in July”:
“PS: Love your pick! Deserves a POD.…” read »
- Granny Nancy on “Christmas in July”:
“I may have told this story before but since I never get to see my granddaughter…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Sunlit Lavender”:
“Congrats on your beautiful sunlit lavender POD!…” read »
- Chicky Red-haired Grammy on “Celebrating the 4th”:
“Besides, July 4 is over at midnight plus one second, right? This is a terrific celebratory pick,…” read »
- Island Deb on “Celebrating the 4th”:
“Beautiful! Love those cool blues. Who can stay awake till midnight? I guess…” read »
- BevB on “Sunlit Lavender”:
“Congrats on your lovely Sunlit Lavender pod!…” read »
- Granny Nancy on “Celebrating the 4th”:
“Good point about the poor owls. I hate all that noise - it goes on for…” read »
- Granny Nancy on “Purple Loves Turquoise”:
“I used to be a red hat lady. It was so much fun!…” read »
- BevB on “Ancient Eyes”:
“Fantastic pick, Chali-o! It does have an ancient feel to it.…” read »
- Chali-o on “Peaches & Blueberries”:
“I could eat it up. Good colors and even better flavors.…” read »
- Chali-o on “Celebrating the 4th”:
“Pretty for the 4th …” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Purple Loves Turquoise”:
“Purple goes perfectly with turquoise. I don't think there are very many colors that it…” read »
- Chali-o on “Purple Loves Turquoise”:
“How fun! I love it!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Celebrating the 4th”:
“Very interesting pick for July 4th! I'm not sure owls appreciate our fireworks on the…” read »
- Granny Nancy on “Yay Purple”:
“Nope it was something else more personal. But my bead buying surely didn't help matters. But…” read »
- Granny Nancy on “Gold and White”:
“PS: This should definitely get a POD.…” read »
- Granny Nancy on “Gold and White”:
“I agree also. To go with that theme, if you have access to any fashion magazines,…” read »
- Granny Nancy on “Beachy 4th”:
“This is such a cool pick. You've combined beachy elements with our beloved holiday on the…” read »
- Granny Nancy on “Sun Sand and Sea”:
“Oh how I love the beach so I do love the picks that depict anything to…” read »
- BevB on “Tropical Flamingoes”:
“Nicely done! Definitely tropical and fun.…” read »
- BevB on “Butterwing”:
“Words escape me! I agree with the ladies! I like the Lemon Chrysoprase.…” read »
- Eliza M on “Sun Sand and Sea”:
“Thank you so much Pam
Cali summer just wants you to go to the beach…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Petunias, Pink and Purple”:
“Congrats on your day brightening POD! How are the petunias doing?…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Beachy 4th”:
“You definitely did a fantastic job! I live in the best area of town…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Gold and White”:
“I agree with everything Bev said!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Christmas in July”:
“Christmas in July is so much fun! Yours is no exception. I see some great jewelry…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Peaches & Blueberries”:
“Fresh peaches, fresh blueberries and love make the best cobbler. You have created the best…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Take a Hike”:
“Oh my goodness! This reminds me of sunny fall walk in Iowa!…” read »
- Chicky Red-haired Grammy on “Petunias, Pink and Purple”:
“Gorgeous, Melody! It is my understanding that Wave petunias do not require deadheading. Good luck!…” read »
- Granny Nancy on “Petunias, Pink and Purple”:
“Wow, how did I miss this when you first posted it. I love these colors together…” read »
- BevB on “Beachy 4th”:
“Deb - you definitely got it right!…” read »
- BevB on “Gold and White”:
“This is a beautiful, neutral pick. I can see some summer wedding pieces.…” read »
- MH on “Petunias, Pink and Purple”:
“I know how you feel about petunias. Great petunia colors! Congratulations!!…” read »
- BevB on “Petunias, Pink and Purple”:
“Congrats on your Petunias pod, Melody!…” read »
- Melody F on “Raspberry Cordial”:
“Delicious! Beautiful colors. I love your choices.…” read »
- Melody F on “Yay Purple”:
“Great POD, as usual Nancy. Hope your problems clear up soon. Hope it wasn't…” read »
- Granny Nancy on “Yay Purple”:
“Thank you all so much. I do love creating these since I'm not able to do…” read »
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On Apr 01, 2021 at 9:47 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Great pick of this week’s new pearls and shells mixed with beautiful spring beads.
On Apr 01, 2021 at 11:57 pm #
Kathryn R says:Good to see one of your picks again, Medieval Mama. This one is pretty with then ew shells.
On Apr 02, 2021 at 4:51 am #
Melody F says:Made me think of “- she sells seashells by the sea shore.” I used to live by the sea shore but I sold dresses and beads and hippie stuff, long ago. That gold trim makes saleable what you can pick up for free. If you live by the sea shore.
On Apr 02, 2021 at 5:45 pm #
Kathryn R says:So sorry, I meant “new” shells. They are beautiful gilded.
On Apr 03, 2021 at 3:39 pm #
Medieval Momma says:Thanks friends!