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- Maggies Mom on “Summer Garden lariat”:
“Three is perfect. It’s really lovely!…” read »
- Granny Nancy on “Summer Garden lariat”:
“I love your design. When I finally get rid of all these beads, I'd love making…” read »
- K Ralston on “It's Raining On The Sun”:
“Thanks Sweetjane. I love your pieces as well. In fact, I keep thinking about that bracelet…” read »
- kye on “Summer Garden lariat”:
“This is a beautiful lariat. I agree it's an anytime of year necklace. You used such…” read »
- sweetjane on “Summer Garden lariat”:
“I think this is a anytime necklace. I love lariats and have never made one. You…” read »
- sweetjane on “It's Raining On The Sun”:
“K Ralston....This bracelet...as well as the earrings are gorgeous!! You have a very creative imagination, and…” read »
- sweetjane on “Some Simple Earrings”:
“Thanks so much for all your kind words and support!! I really appreciate them so much! I've…” read »
- Jogi on “Some Simple Earrings”:
“I like the ones with the mismatched pearls! That is me, miss-matched! But I…” read »
- Becca W on “Angel”:
“Kye - this is just precious. How lucky is your Mom to receive such a thoughtful…” read »
- Kimberlywilliams60 on “Summer Garden lariat”:
“Heeee !! I agree to the excuses and thank you so much beady !!…” read »
- Beady Little Eyes on “Summer Garden lariat”:
“Beautiful Kimberly. I love the mix of beads and especially the leaves on the ends. I…” read »
- Kimberlywilliams60 on “Summer Garden lariat”:
“Thank you Creel !! It wasn't exactly what was in my head but sometimes it works…” read »
- K Ralston on “Summer Garden lariat”:
“I guess it is more fall than spring, but I love fall and it's beautiful. My…” read »
- Creel U on “Summer Garden lariat”:
“Oooooh! Love this! Especially the earthy mix of Czech with little flowers.…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “It's Raining On The Sun”:
“Have fun organizing your beads today--it's one of my favorite things to do!
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- Kimberlywilliams60 on “Some Simple Earrings”:
“Super fun designs !! You have a couple more weeks to create and I look so…” read »
- K Ralston on “It's Raining On The Sun”:
“Thank Stingray, kye, Kimberly, Crystal and Beady for the positive feedback. Sorry it's snowing on your…” read »
- Beady Little Eyes on “Some Simple Earrings”:
“What fun earrings. I think the ones with the long tubes and fish tails are my…” read »
- Beady Little Eyes on “It's Raining On The Sun”:
“I love this set KR. Beautiful yellow crystals and your wiring is fantastic. Such a funny…” read »
- Creel U on “Some Simple Earrings”:
“So poised, balanced, and interesting. A hard combination to pull off. Perfect.…” read »
- Beady Little Eyes on “Angel”:
“Kye - I just fell in love with your necklace when I saw it. The colors…” read »
- sweetjane on “Some Simple Earrings”:
“C.C...I really cheated on that one. The charms came like that...I just added some ear wires!…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “Some Simple Earrings”:
“Love them all! Did you patina the chevron chain in the second pair? If…” read »
- Fresh Baked on “Some Simple Earrings”:
“Love the mixed metals, Jane! The ones with patina are my favorites. Best wishes…” read »
- kye on “Some Simple Earrings”:
“It's hard to pick a favorite. Maybe the featured pair but all of them look fun…” read »
- MikalaMarie on “Flower Ring”:
“All of those ideas sound good to me. I think it's a pretty ring, too.…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Some Simple Earrings”:
“Wow three pair of beautiful earrings!…” read »
- Maggies Mom on “Some Simple Earrings”:
“Love that third pair, Jane. I love seeing (and wearing) your creations, they're just so "you"!…” read »
- K Ralston on “Some Simple Earrings”:
“These are simple earrings to wear any day anywhere. You've got a little over 3 weeks…” read »
- sweetjane on “Angel”:
“I just adore this...the angel is just prefect!! At least we will get to do a…” read »
- Kimberlywilliams60 on “It's Raining On The Sun”:
“I agree with all the above comments !! This set is just so so pretty !!…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “It's Raining On The Sun”:
“What a beautiful set! I like the title--the light topaz drops fit it so well.…” read »
- Stingray on “Butterfly Bush”:
“I love the colors in this and the chainmaille flower really helps set off the pendant…” read »
- kye on “It's Raining On The Sun”:
“Your title really fits this pretty set. So imaginative!…” read »
- kye on “Angel”:
“Thank you for the positive feedback. I appreciate your comments. Nancy, that's a really good idea.…” read »
- Stingray on “It's Raining On The Sun”:
“Excellent! These are unique and stylish. I love the earrings.…” read »
- K Ralston on “Angel”:
“This angel even has her halo. It's going to mean a lot to your mom. It's…” read »

Mandala Mala
by Ali on 08/26/16
About this design:
Using the mandala as the focal point or guru for this piece to me represents our circles of life (family, friends and our communities) within the circle everything else.
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On Aug 26, 2016 at 12:44 am #
dolllady aka Pam says:Another great color combination! I like this one due to the softness of the colors, the use of the Mandala and the ribbons. You certainly have some perks to your job and chance to use and show your skills and creativity as a designer and teacher.
On Aug 26, 2016 at 9:15 am #
Moogie says:Burma jade & pacific blue apatite are both in my cart! I love this color scheme. The addition of the silk is perfect. Luscious!
On Aug 27, 2016 at 8:16 am #
Asia says:Fantastic, now I really want to learn more and try this type of beading
On Nov 27, 2017 at 12:23 pm #
jmasters1118 says:Nice design!
On Mar 30, 2018 at 3:19 am #
Amy Demaris says:Global gold keychain with rough amethyst chunks, vintage earring with hammered chain. I take old and broken pieces and make them new and hopefully brings pleasure to someone.
On Sep 01, 2019 at 5:09 am #
Y Campbell says:I love that Mandela mala necklace. Beautiful colors