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dolllady aka Pam on “RUBY SET”:
“So very pretty! My mom was a July baby also. I have a collection…” read »
K Ralston on “RUBY SET”:
“Gorgeous. What month is ruby?…” read »
DB on “Cactus Blossom Necklace”:
“Great design, and I adore your model!…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “RUBY SET”:
“HH - so pretty - Is this an early birthday present?…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Tangerine Dreams”:
“Thank you all so much. I'm growing tired of the cold. Found the tangerine beads cheerful.…” read »
Stingray on “Tangerine Dreams”:
“I like the pendant and the lay of the necklace looks great.…” read »
BeadyEyes on “Spring Crescent”:
“I LOVE this! <3…” read »
MH on “Tangerine Dreams”:
“Gorgeous!! I love your happy tangerine color!…” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “Tangerine Dreams”:
“Stupendous! The color is so perfect for tangerines. I love the "pendant" and earrings.…” read »
Kimberlywilliams60 on “Sunkissed Wildflower Necklace”:
“I just LOVE this !!!…” read »
K Ralston on “Tangerine Dreams”:
“This definitely reminds me of tangerines. It's a beautiful color. Also, I love the unique pendant…” read »
Kimberlywilliams60 on “Tangerine Dreams”:
“Oh wow !!! This is soooo beautiful!! A lot of work went into this !!…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Ugly Bead Bracelet and Earrings Set”:
“Ha KR - I have so many unfinished pieces also - maybe we should just sew…” read »
K Ralston on “Ugly Bead Bracelet and Earrings Set”:
“Thanks to everyone for your nice comments. I know you all have ugly beads too. Here's…” read »
Robin nursechick on “Cuff”:
“khristin, its perfect, its what we all want!…” read »
Elaina at Lima on “Peach Mojito Necklace”:
“Granny Nancy- To make a double strand without using a clasp the length should be about…” read »
Beauty Sought Khristin on “Ugly Bead Bracelet and Earrings Set”:
“I think we all,have those "oh my God what the heck was I thinking!" Things in…” read »
Melody F on “strange new worlds”:
“Nice show! <3…” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “Ugly Bead Bracelet and Earrings Set”:
“The beads are pretty on their own in their own way. You changed them into…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Ugly Bead Bracelet and Earrings Set”:
“Forgot to mention the earrings. So elegant.…” read »
Maggies Mom on “Ugly Bead Bracelet and Earrings Set”:
“You've dressed up your "ugly" beads very nicely! Now they're swans!…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Ugly Bead Bracelet and Earrings Set”:
“So pretty KR. Actually, I love the muted gray, pink, mauve color of the beads. And…” read »
Stingray on “Ugly Bead Bracelet and Earrings Set”:
“The set looks good on the front and the back. It reminds me of the Elizabethian-cameo-choker…” read »
Granny Nancy on “Rosary Necklace”:
“I have 2 crosses I wear as an expression of my Faith. One was originally given…” read »
Elaina at Lima on “Sunkissed Wildflower Necklace”:
“Thanks everyone for your feedback, I'm so glad you like it! : )…” read »
Elaina at Lima on “Sunkissed Wildflower Necklace”:
“doglover72- I added a link at the end of Step 1 on how to make a…” read »
Stingray on “Sunkissed Wildflower Necklace”:
“doglover72- The links shouldn't bend under normal wear so straightening after assembly should work. I would…” read »
Anneepotter on “Sunkissed Wildflower Necklace”:
“I always like your designs, but this one is really gorgeous! I can't wait until my…” read »
Beauty Sought Khristin on “Larimar pendant”:
“S Burdett they are aquamarine 3-4mm from LB…” read »
doglover72 on “Sunkissed Wildflower Necklace”:
“Elaina, I love your designs!!I love this one as well, but I need help. Whenever I…” read »
CAS on “Cactus Blossom Necklace”:
“I love your model! Splendid way to display a lovely piece.…” read »
S Burdett on “Larimar pendant”:
“What beads did you use to make the chain?…” read »
SF Girl on “Cactus Blossom Necklace”:
“So very creative and clever surrounding the focal with the crescents and the beads. It really…” read »
Midge S on “Cuff”:
“Nice piece! I love it!…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Cactus Blossom Necklace”:
“Very fun necklace. Looks great on pupsy.…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Sunkissed Wildflower Necklace”:
“Hi Elaina. Love the glass spiral coins. Lovely design and colors as always.…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Hope”:
“Love the look of the melded metals. Great idea attaching it to the leather. How does…” read »
kye on “Sunkissed Wildflower Necklace”:
“Beautiful design and I love all the Czech glass paired with the moonstone.…” read »
kye on “Cuff”:
“So cool Khristin.…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Square, Triangle, Square”:
“I'm Fine MH - Thank you so much. Just can't put 2 beads together that I…” read »

Paradise Found Choker

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About this design:

Cowrie shells are always a hot summer trend, I have been noticing this choker style necklace with cowries at stores and on celebrities in magazines.

What you’ll need: (buy products below)

You will need: - 4 cowrie shells -9-10 pearls (I listed a few options in product list) -24 gauge wire -1ft of heavy gold chain - 1 clasp

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Step-by-Step Instructions:

	Step 1: Cut 2" of wire, feed it rhough the end of your cowrie shell. Take your round nose pliers and create a loop, wrap the wire tail around the loop and cut off excess. Do this on the other side of the bead. Do this same process to all of your cowrie shells.
	Step 2: Cut 2" of wire, feed it though your pearl. Take your round nose pliers and create a loop, wrap the wire tail around the loop and cut off excess. Do this on the other side of the bead. Do this same process to 3 of your pearl beads.
	Step 3: Cut 3-4" of wire, feed it though 3 pearls. Take your round nose pliers and create a loop, wrap the wire tail around the loop and cut off excess. Do this on the other side of the bead. Do this same process to another set of 3 pearls.
	Step 4: Lay out your necklace how you want, then connect your link with jump rings.
	Step 5: Attach your chain to the ends and add your clasp. You are now ready for summer!