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Wild and Crazy Guy.
About this design:
I was inspired by a guy I saw jogging . He was wearing an orange shirt and red shorts. Crazy color combo,but it made me think of my new beads. I decided to incorporate it into a stretchie. with my new African Glass,and tone it down with Smokey Quartz.
FYI...If you haven't tried the rhodium plated spacer beads from Lima,give them a try. They're gorgeous.
Components:
Stretch cord 1MM,Smokey Quartz 12mm,African Glass 10mm,glass donuts,Center Glass bead from Lima 14mm,and Tierra Cast Rhodium (plated) Nugget Heishi 5mm from Lima.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jun 16, 2015 at 9:24 am #
Crystal Canary says:Oh Nancy, this is a lovely combination of colors! The African glass looks fantastic paired with the Smokey Quartz! I like the smooth and rough stones together. Isn’t it cool to keep our eyes open for inspiration? Love yours!
Also, your pictures look nice on the different backgrounds. I’m still experimenting with different ones, but always pick the lighter. Beautiful bracelet! 
On Jun 16, 2015 at 2:28 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Nancy, this bracelet jumped on its own into my faves. It is absolutely outstanding!!! The recycled glass looks like Life Savers and Jawbreakers. Keep those eyes open and the new color combos coming.
On Jun 16, 2015 at 3:32 pm #
kye says:Beautiful bracelet! It’s interesting how different it looks depending on the background. The red and orange beads glow in the first photo. It really caught my eye and I had to learn more about it.Beautiful combination of colors!
On Jun 16, 2015 at 6:54 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Thank you so much ladies! I know..red and orange? It is fun though. I like wearing it.
I also thought of life savers,when these beads arrived. They were freebies,from a girl on Etsy.
Neat-o! I bought a truck load of focals from Lima,and they’re awesome.
I appreciate the photo comments very much as well.
Hope this inspires someone else to do red and orange together.
On Jun 16, 2015 at 7:09 pm #
Deb Harding says:Wild and crazy guu mafe me think of that Steve Martin and Dan Akroyd skit on SNL!!
You make such great stretch bracelets! This one is so colorful. I like red and orange together!
On Jun 16, 2015 at 8:34 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:those beads look like gumdrops!
This is such a cheery combo!
On Jun 16, 2015 at 8:57 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Ha ha Deb H..Spot on,ha ha ha.
I thought,”Gee,your Mum dresses you funny.”
Hey Becky..Gumdrops indeed! I think we all need a trip to the candy counter. The big gum drops with the refined sugar? Oh yeah!
On Jun 16, 2015 at 8:59 pm #
Asia says:Gorgeous colors, I totally agree with Deb
On Jun 16, 2015 at 10:31 pm #
TerribleFishArtworksMsu says:I love the African beads as focals in your bracelets! What a great idea and a great look!
On Jun 16, 2015 at 11:00 pm #
Simply Adorned Jewelry says:Funny where inspiration strikes from… Great idea on where to go with it, though!
On Jun 19, 2015 at 10:17 am #
KatsAllThat says:WOW Nancy, I was instantly drawn to this gorgeous bracelet. I love the color combination and the two textures. Inspired!
On Jun 23, 2015 at 4:09 pm #
pearlsandme aka Monica says:Hilarious inspiration!
And gorgeous beads, agree about the candy… Very summery!
On Jun 29, 2015 at 9:21 am #
Medieval Momma says:Gotta love Steve and Dan! And I love the combo of red and orange, brilliant!