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on “Silly Summer Earrings”:“Adorable! Fun, summer earrings. Very creative Beady!…” read »
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on “Silly Summer Earrings”:“So fun! You did a great job creating a fruity delight!
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on “Czech Glass Mix Stretch Bracelets”:“Shin IL elastic cord is high quality and holds its shape really well. I've been really…” read »
- on “The Raven”:
“Quoth the Raven "Nevermore." I like your raven and your colors are fantastic!…” read »
- on “Czech Glass Mix Stretch Bracelets”:
“These are great for stacking. How does the stretch elastic hold its shape?…” read »
- on “Rusted Duo”:
“Perfectly suited for Lima's Home Page 'What's Fresh'!
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on “Czech Glass Mix Stretch Bracelets”:“I love layering stretch bracelets! These have a nice variety of interest that catches attention--but…” read »
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“Casual and fun. Very nice Sweetjane.…” read »
- on “The Raven”:
“Hey Beady. This is a great piece. I haven't checked in for a few days so…” read »
on “Rusted Duo”:“This is such an amazing design! I love the combination of metal component and bead…” read »
on “Polygon Drops”:“Interesting earrings! I almost always have a plan for the things I purchase because the…” read »
on “Polygon Drops”:“Thanks you all!! I got a bunch of vintage/retro beads from this seller. I just kinda…” read »
- on “Rusted Duo”:
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- on “Polygon Drops”:
“Wow. I really love these earrings sweetjane. The shapes are very interesting. And the colors so…” read »
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- on “Polygon Drops”:
“These are gorgeous! I love the reversible drops. It basically doubles the number of…” read »
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Dedicated to Fresh Baked, Lynda
About this design:
I remember falling in love with Lynda's (Fresh Baked) necklace that used red with just a splash of Turquoise beads. It inspired me to play with these 2 colors. The Opals are more greenish than Turquoise,but you get my drift.
Components:
Grass Opals 8mm,Dyed Red Agate 4x6mm,Pewter focal,Bali beads,SS ear wires from Lima, SS head pins,and1mm magic stretch cord.Additional Images:
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On Oct 11, 2015 at 10:13 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Nancy, these are gorgeous! You did a great job picking elements for this pick. Simple often makes more of a statement than overdone. This makes a statement.
On Oct 11, 2015 at 10:14 pm #
Asia says:No wonder you liked that colour combo it is stunning, such a beautiful set
On Oct 11, 2015 at 10:45 pm #
Maggies Mom says:So pretty! Simple, yet very defined. Love it.
On Oct 12, 2015 at 10:01 am #
Medieval Momma says:The pewter beads add just the right finishing touch. This is what I love about Lima, the sharing of ideas and how everyone adds their own unique spin on things. Awesome job Nancy!
On Oct 12, 2015 at 11:43 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:Ditto Medieval Momma! I also cracked up at the teabag package but what a great idea to show us the exact colors of the beads!!!! Beautimous!
On Oct 12, 2015 at 11:44 am #
kye says:Beautiful! Love the pewter addition!
On Oct 12, 2015 at 12:42 pm #
Fresh Baked says:These colors really pop, Nancy! Love the addition of the carved pewter bead…a really nice touch. I’m really loving those earrings, though…I’d wear them in a heart-beat!
On Oct 12, 2015 at 3:01 pm #
Beauty Sought Khristin says:I love these! Such a wonderful color combination! Very classy!
On Oct 12, 2015 at 5:43 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Thanks so much,ladies. Thanks to Lynda for her inspiration. I lucked out with these stones.they are so Yummy. Opals…Mmmmmmm
On Oct 13, 2015 at 12:56 pm #
Crystal Canary says:Nancy, this is another Beautie! Great color contrast–each color sings next to the other. I also like the pewter beads–they are fantastic focals in both the bracelet and earrings. Love those opals!
On Oct 15, 2015 at 6:33 am #
Michelle says:This set is lovely Nancy, especially nice on that pretty plate of yours too ! I love the earrings ~ it’s nice to find new earring findings, they do seem to make an earring look ‘different’ somehow! Lovely set !
On Oct 17, 2015 at 9:12 pm #
Elis Mom says:Beautiful set. The colors compliment each other so well!