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Designs by Alex at Lima
Let it Snow Earrings
I started this design with the intent of making flowers and then I thought "a few tweaks and these would be snowflakes!"
I made two pairs. For...
I made two pairs. For...
Chatter
on “Anyway you slice it...”:“Thanks for your kind comments, everyone! To R Benoit...Isn't is great that jewelry making has…” read »
on “Christmas tree ornaments :update”:“I love these ornaments! I may have to try a few of these to fill…” read »
on “If I Was An Insect”:“Dragon flies are beautiful not identical to every other Dragon flies like house flies are. …” read »
on “Anyway you slice it...”:“I really appreciate the look of your bezel & prongs. They're clean, nicely finished, and still…” read »
on “Christmas tree ornaments :update”:“Arati, great looking Christmas trees. It’s always a good idea to get a start on…” read »
on “Anyway you slice it...”:“These are both so pretty. I love your idea of the third eye. I…” read »
- on “If I Was An Insect”:
“I love the dragonflies, too! And your connector is too cute. I also like…” read »
- on “Stolen idea!”:
“Thank you everyone! I made a couple of pendants to go with the earrings for…” read »
on “If I Was An Insect”:“I love your bracelet, Jane. I too love dragonflies. I’ve seen some little ones…” read »
on “Wood Spirit”:“That's quite the focal. You find the most interesting components. You really did a great job…” read »
on “Busy as a bee”:“That focal is great. I really like all the additions, especially the bees. So cute.…” read »
on “Anyway you slice it...”:“Both are so pretty. I'd love to know how to do this. Such beautiful stones and…” read »
on “A bird in the hand”:“Your bird earrings are marvelous! After not living near our city chachalaca reserve on…” read »
on “A bird in the hand”:“Beautiful and colorful bird earrings!! I bet they will sell fast at your shows!…” read »
on “Busy as a bee”:“A great tribute to the gardens that are flourishing everywhere! I have not planted anything...yet. I…” read »
on “Wood Spirit”:“Thanks Jogi! I'm in Asheville. Actually, right now my neighbor is trying once again.…” read »
- on “A bird in the hand”:
“I love birds too. Your bird earrings are so colorful and pretty.…” read »
on “A bird in the hand”:“Love your birdie earrings. The blue ones with the 3 green leaves are my favorite. Great…” read »
- on “Busy as a bee”:
“Beautiful bracelet. love all the little additions - especially the mood bee - what fun. Bees…” read »
- on “Stolen idea!”:
“Your work inspired by Alexander Calder is wonderful. You must have strong hands and fingers! I'm…” read »
on “Stolen idea!”:“I too visited P.G.'s house in Venice, many years ago. I loved her dining table…” read »
on “A bird in the hand”:“I love all your bird earrings - they are so beautiful.…” read »
on “Busy as a bee”:“Love all the love notes to bees in this bracelet. The focal is a piece…” read »
on “Wood Spirit”:“Jane, I am so tempted to drive up to your place and do it myself. …” read »
- on “Busy as a bee”:
“What a beautiful piece! WOW! I love all of the special additions you made.…” read »
- on “Busy as a bee”:
“Robin, this is an outstanding bracelet! The focal bead is stunning.…” read »
on “Wood Spirit”:“Jane, there must be computer whiz youngsters in your area who would be willing to help…” read »
- on “Fly fishing lure #1”:
“What an exciting path you have chosen to explore! A suggestion - if you are on…” read »
- on “Wood Spirit”:
“Thanks you all!! I always appreciate your supportive comments. I am afraid I will have to…” read »
- on “Anyway you slice it...”:
“You are definitely perfecting the prong skills. I think the Aquamarine ones are my favorites.I really…” read »
- on “Birdies Sing and Everything”:
“Oh my goodness this is wonderful. Yay for more is more! Definately a work of art.…” read »
- on “Fly fishing lure #1”:
“I don't know a thing about fishing. Very interesting endeavor that I was not expecting to…” read »
- on “Compulsion Strikes Again”:
“I'm glad you make so many bracelets. They are a joy to look at. I agree-the…” read »
- on “Minimal”:
“Oh I really like both necklaces. The simplicity really showcases the colorful beauty of the stones.…” read »
- on “Anyway you slice it...”:
“These are beautiful stones as well as your work! I love both pair.…” read »
on “Spring Rainbow Necklace”:“This is absolutely adorable I want to try this one! Thank you for posting the directions!…” read »
- on “Taking a Break”:
“Your work is always so fun and fantastic. I really like the chain in your earrings.…” read »
on “Stolen idea!”:“Thanks CC. The two pictures with a white background are the photos I took of…” read »
- on “Pablo”:
“Very cool Pablo pendant. I bet your necklace will start a conversation. Nice mix of interesting…” read »
- on “Wood Spirit”:
“So lovely. You have really outdone yourself. And I echo all the comments above.…” read »
