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on “A Rose By Any Other Name...”:“Really pretty flowers. I love the big dark pink one. The bracelet is quite striking.…” read »
on “A Rose By Any Other Name...”:“Wowza! Beautiful bracelet. I love the colors and the delightful flower beads. Flowers…” read »
on “Beads From Nancy”:“Beautiful sweetjane. I just love the little owl and the roses bead. You have a real…” read »
- on “Mermaid Dream”:
“Cool mermaid and I love the chain with the seed beads. The chain goes perfectly…” read »
- on “Tin Toggle”:
“Lovely sweetjane. I really like the olive colored druks in this one. And the toggle is…” read »
- on “Beads From Nancy”:
“These are really pretty beads. And then you have that cute owl. Fancy bead caps always…” read »
- on “Beads From Nancy”:
“Wonderful bracelet!! The beads remind me of a rose garden and who doesn't love a…” read »
- on “Mermaid Dream”:
“Wow! This is gorgeous! I love your top with it. It makes me…” read »
on “Mermaid Dream”:“Melody, the pendant has two spikes to glue the pearls.…” read »
- on “Tin Toggle”:
“Really good colors in this one. I like the flower clusters. The Czech glass works well…” read »
- on “Mermaid Dream”:
“This is an awesome mermaid pendant. I've been looking for some mermaid beads but haven't seen…” read »
on “Mermaid Dream”:“Yes, it is very dreamy. How did you attach the pearls? They look great…” read »
- on “Tin Toggle”:
“The colors are spot on with the toggle. I also love the flower beads you…” read »
on “Checking out my new tablet”:“Love the brown bracelet, Jane! Perhaps a whimsical charm or ribbon for the rabbit? The bracelet…” read »
- on “Like Night and Day”:
“Thank you so much kye. I started it twice. On my first try I made brown…” read »
on “Checking out my new tablet”:“Thanks you all for your great comments! I'm undecided about the rabbit one...it needs something else...another…” read »
- on “Faux Pas”:
“Thanks everyone for your much appreciated comments! I actually sent this customer a gift...another pair of…” read »
on “Like Night and Day”:“I had to come by for a second look. I am so amazed by your creativity…” read »
- on “Faux Pas”:
“I just lost one of my favorite bracelets while visiting my mom. It's somewhere in her…” read »
- on “Checking out my new tablet”:
“Great bracelets. Great photos too. Great mix of beads. Love the color scheme on the first…” read »
- on “Spirals and Polka Dots”:
“Thanks kye!…” read »
- on “Like Night and Day”:
“Thank you all so much. KR - Don't give up - You'll get there. My husband said…” read »
- on “Checking out my new tablet”:
“Love both bracelets - great choices of beads. The little rabbit is so fun. Wonderful toggles.…” read »
- on “Faux Pas”:
“I also love the way you played up the colors in the Golem pendant. And the…” read »
- on “Checking out my new tablet”:
“Cute rabbit bead! You find such interesting stuff! Your eclectic style is outstanding. …” read »
- on “Faux Pas”:
“Love the way you echo the colors in the Golem pendant. I had a similar boo-boo…” read »
- on “Like Night and Day”:
“So pretty!…” read »
- on “Checking out my new tablet”:
“I like the brown one best as well. The earth / autumn colors make me think…” read »
- on “Faux Pas”:
“This is is so cute. The pearl one is pretty also. I'm glad your cuss was…” read »
- on “Checking out my new tablet”:
“Both are great! However, like Nancy my favorite is the one with the browns also.…” read »
- on “Faux Pas”:
“Beautiful! My favorite is the pearls one. Pearls are a favorite!…” read »
on “Checking out my new tablet”:“Love the brown bracelet. Black is nice as well but just favor the brown.…” read »
- on “Checking out my new tablet”:
“Apparently I'm not close enough.…” read »
- on “Like Night and Day”:
“These are fantastic!! They are not only practical but extremely decorative! I really like the texture…” read »
- on “Like Night and Day”:
“Wow BLE. These little pouch necklaces are the bomb. This one has so much intricate detail.…” read »
- on “Like Night and Day”:
“Lovely! The picket fence adds interest to the flowers that I haven't seen nor thought…” read »
- on “Like Night and Day”:
“Oh wow BLE! This is fantastic. So well thought out and executed. I love every single…” read »
- on “Mykonos Sands Necklace”:
“I think you achieved your goal. Delicate and beautiful.…” read »
- on “La Petit Oiseau”:
“Thanks to all for your comments! The little bracelet I made with the gold letters JOY...I…” read »
- on “La Petit Oiseau”:
“So sorry to hear about your loss. Life hurts sometimes. But I agree with Melody F.…” read »
Night and day
About this design:
I had this color plan with aqua, so I played with different beads. So it came together.
Components:
Czech rectangle aqua with bronze, druzy pendant and round druzy pendant. Chain,Zola finding,small pendant attachment,6mm precosa argent beads,also 6mm golden shadow sw bead, Zola clasp and terra cast piece. Also Czech rondal aqua with green,8mm round white bead.Additional Images:
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On Feb 09, 2018 at 6:52 pm #
jdtt says:Balanced but not matching…Classy!
Straight into my faves
On Feb 09, 2018 at 7:24 pm #
Creel U says:Looks like earth hanging beneath full moons on one side and the dark of new moons on the other. I like it!
On Feb 09, 2018 at 9:46 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:I like it, also. The asymmetry is what made it for me. I like Creel U’s description of it. It really fits the pick.
On Feb 10, 2018 at 1:19 pm #
S KatollakaSue says:Really cool piece!
On Feb 10, 2018 at 7:01 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Looks like your playtime was very productive…I agree that the design is balanced and love those Czech glass beads!
On Feb 11, 2018 at 9:23 am #
Moogie says:Really great design with really great bead selection. The necklace is fantastic!
On Feb 11, 2018 at 9:27 am #
kye says:I think asymmetrical designs are so hard to pull off. This is beautiful. I too like Creel U’s description. Wonderful work!
On Feb 13, 2018 at 2:23 pm #
Crystal Canary says:So much interest to enjoy! Asymmetry is a fun concept to work with when designing jewelry.