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I live in the Southwest with my hubby, dog, & birds. My first exposure to beading was over 30 years ago when I purchased some thread & acrylic beads. Life got way too busy and the beads went into storage. Through a friend, my love for beading was renewed & out came the supplies. Now I’m a certified beading ‘addict’! I love to bead & especially love working with gemstones & deco Czech glass. I also enjoy creating a variety of styles & designs.
I am so happy to have found Lima Beads and all their great products, and all of you wonderful beaders out there! Thanks for all the inspiration you have given me!
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Crystal Canary commented on the Design “Fluorite and Quartz” 1 week ago
Yes, that is a wonderful pendant. I think the soft green Fluorite looks great with it. On my computer, the leather lace looks purple–if so–it ties in nicely with the other colors in the design.
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Crystal Canary commented on the Design “The First Rose of Summer” 1 week ago
Althea, such a beautiful bracelet. I like the added touch of elegance with the pearls & cathedrals–perfect with the delicate floral design in the lampwork beads. I totally agree with Beady about the contrast using the transparent glass. Summer is on its way, but its been raining for two days now with total cloud cover & [...]
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Crystal Canary commented on the Design “Another African Kazuri and Brass Bead Necklace” 1 week ago
This is fabulous! Stole my heart the minute I laid eyes on it! I really like the way the magnesite beads pick up the stripes in the Kazuri. May I ask the dimensions of the focal bead? It looks about 16-20mm round & 30+ length? You are so lucky to have found all those African beads–I’ve [...]
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Crystal Canary commented on the Design “African Kazuri and Brass Bead Necklace” 1 week ago
I’m with the other gals..definitely a bold necklace with a touch of whimsy from the cut log beads. The little unexpected can surely add big impact. Love the Kuzuris & how you balanced them in the design with the larger African brass. Very nice Althea.
