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on “Button Challenge”:“Beautiful! So organic.…” read »
- on “Colored Sprinkles”:
“Ohhh, this is gorgeous!!! Looks like it would take a lot of time and effort.…” read »
on “Leopardskin Jasper Necklace and Earrings”:“Yet another beautiful set. The addition of coral to the jasper is so refreshing. I'm so…” read »
on “Button Challenge”:“Beadaholic1...what a great bracelet The use of seed beads adds a unifying design element. I’m sure…” read »
- on “A SNOWFLAKE OBISIDIAN”:
“Beautiful HH.…” read »
- on “Colored Sprinkles”:
“Another beauty BLE. The soft colors used are just so lovely and really pair nicely with…” read »
on “Leopardskin Jasper Necklace and Earrings”:“Thanks Pam. It's so different using beading wire and crimps and wire holders - but it…” read »
- on “Moonstone Bracelet”:
“KR - Your doggie, Jazz is so cute Your're right - keep spoiling the pups.…” read »
on “Moonstone Bracelet”:“You are all so nice. I watch this guy on YouTube, Matt's Crazy Art, and he…” read »
on “Moonstone Bracelet”:“ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love wire work but I can't do it because of my arthritis. This…” read »
on “Leopardskin Jasper Necklace and Earrings”:“Thank goodness it doesn't have to be time consuming to be beautiful! I've been trying…” read »
- on “Moonstone Bracelet”:
“KR your wirework is amazing! I love the moonstone and the ruby briolettes. My…” read »
- on “Colored Sprinkles”:
“You are a maestro- this is gorgeous!!…” read »
on “Button Challenge”:“Beadaholic1, I love your design, too!…” read »
- on “Moonstone Bracelet”:
“KR - I walked away from my computer for a few minutes and when I came…” read »
- on “Leopardskin Jasper Necklace and Earrings”:
“It IS fun to go through your stash KR. This one wasn't very time consuming though.…” read »
- on “Leopardskin Jasper Necklace and Earrings”:
“I noticed that you are getting a lot of pieces done lately. And you've been doing…” read »
- on “Colored Sprinkles”:
“Thanks so much everyone. KR - The stitch is called prismatic Right angle Weave (PRAW). I…” read »
- on “Polygons with Peanut Pearls”:
“It's great when you can find a use for the stuff you thought was just clutter.…” read »
- on “A SNOWFLAKE OBISIDIAN”:
“Love the stones. Very pretty.…” read »
- on “Colored Sprinkles”:
“These colors go so well together. What kind of tubular stitch is this? These seed bead…” read »
- on “Joie de Vivre”:
“Thank you - !…” read »
on “A SNOWFLAKE OBISIDIAN”:“keep on beading. its good therapy…” read »
on “Colored Sprinkles”:“Really nice how the colors all seem to melt into each other and your chose of…” read »
on “A SNOWFLAKE OBISIDIAN”:“Hi …” read »
- on “A SNOWFLAKE OBISIDIAN”:
“Beautiful stones and nice design HH.…” read »
- on “A SNOWFLAKE OBISIDIAN”:
“Beautiful! I bought a box of gemstone samples at our local museum when I was…” read »
- on “Colored Sprinkles”:
“Wowzers!!!! This is gorgeous! The colors are so well thought out.…” read »
on “Button Challenge”:“Love your creation! I posted my design 6 years ago from buttons I inherited from…” read »
on “North Pole Felt Trivet”:“This is so lovely!…” read »
- on “Bronzed Daisy Bracelet”:
“Elaina - What a fun use of a button. And great colors too.…” read »
- on “Joie de Vivre”:
“Thanks to all for your gracious comments!!…” read »
- on “Poufy Pips in Brown and Peach”:
“Thanks LRC. Great to see you're back. Hope you had a lovely, happy Thanksgiving.…” read »
- on “"Baby, It's Cold Outside"”:
“Thank you LRC and kye.…” read »
on “Button Challenge”:“Button, button, who has the button? Obviously you have the button and a whole bunch…” read »
- on “Floral Lattice Statement Necklace”:
“A truly elegant design with great color and style.…” read »
- on “Poufy Pips in Brown and Peach”:
“It may have been luck but you placed the pips perfectly. Some times taking a…” read »
- on “Joie de Vivre”:
“GREAT design and a joyful use of color. Love the combination of elements.…” read »
- on “Adirondack Necklace Set with Moose”:
“Beautiful bead work! Great color and design. Love the cute little moose.…” read »
- on “Mermaid Cuff”:
“Ditto to all of the above comments. Excellent design and use of color.…” read »
Polygons with Peanut Pearls
About this design:
I had a bunch of cut copper shapes cluttering up my work area. Got out the tin snips and did a little trimming on them. What to do now? Well, there were these peanut pearls I had been using on another project and hadn't put away yet. They added to the general clutter on the work table. Then there was a piece of chain about 18 inches long that was also part of the clutter. I needed to clean up the area. So I put them all together and made a necklace. And that was the origin of this bit of foolishness that serves no useful purpose. I think I'll just keep it around for times when I need a laugh.
Components:
24ga sheet copper peanut pearls, antique copper chainRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Nov 17, 2019 at 7:06 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:LRC – I really like this design. Can’t believe you made it from pieces strewn on your work table. It has a very organic look – kind of like pearls on broken shells or bugs on leaves. I remember one rainy day when my cousin and I made an earthworm hospital and put all of the drowning worms on little leaves to save them. Too much information, huh. Guess I was a silly child.
On Nov 17, 2019 at 12:49 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:LRC I don’t know why you want to laugh at this design. I love it! Sometimes the “leftover” bits and pieces on your design table make the “tasiest” designs, in the same way that those bits of leftovers in the fridge makes one of the tasiest meals. That is what happened with these “leftover” previous project bits and pieces.
On Nov 17, 2019 at 2:04 pm #
Little Round Chick says:BLE, an earth worm hospital…? Well why not? It may have been silly but I’ll bet you had a grand old time doing it. Be that as it may, I’m glad you like the necklace. I like the pearls on broken shell description. It is much kinder than calling it a bit of foolishness. Thanks for the compliments.
On Nov 17, 2019 at 2:08 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Pam, you are so right. Sometimes “left overs” can be a real surprise. My attitude may well have been influenced by the trouble it gave me trying to get it balanced. Oh, well. Thanks for the comments and and compliments.
On Nov 17, 2019 at 8:46 pm #
Maggies Mom says:A fun and funky piece! Definitely a winner!
On Nov 18, 2019 at 12:56 pm #
Little Round Chick says:MM, fun and funky for sure. Thanks for comments.
On Nov 20, 2019 at 7:46 am #
kye says:This is wonderful LRC. What a creative and fun way to clean up a workplace. This beauty shows just how inventive and creative you are. Well done!
On Nov 24, 2019 at 11:21 am #
watersmelon says:Don’t you just love when these things come together in pieces. Beautiful piece!
On Dec 08, 2019 at 6:50 am #
K Ralston says:It’s great when you can find a use for the stuff you thought was just clutter. It’s does serve a purpose. It’s art!