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Maggies Mom on “A Bunch Of Earrings”:
“Cute!…” read »
Stingray on “A Bunch Of Earrings”:
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Stingray on “Stranger's Earrings”:
“Beautiful, excellant arrangement and color selection. Also, welcome back.…” read »
Kimberlywilliams60 on “New year”:
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Kimberlywilliams60 on “Follow The Directions”:
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Kimberlywilliams60 on “Stranger's Earrings”:
“welcome back K !! Love the earrings and the backstory ...I went to college in NYC…” read »
Kimberlywilliams60 on “A Bunch Of Earrings”:
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Kimberlywilliams60 on “Hummingbird Swing”:
“How cute is this !!! What a wonderful idea , so pretty too…” read »
Kimberlywilliams60 on “Night Owls Lariat”:
“Oh my goodness !! This is too cute for words !! so creative and so beautiful!!!…” read »
Kimberlywilliams60 on “Window sun catcher curtain”:
“Beady !!! Yes !! Thats how I felt .....we all love our beautiful beads so why…” read »
Melody F on “Night Owls Lariat”:
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K corkery on “New year”:
“Wow! I love this. Artsy and chunky. Love…” read »
Jogi on “A Bunch Of Earrings”:
“cute earrings!…” read »
Jogi on “Night Owls Lariat”:
“This is such a wonderful lariat!!!!! It is incredible and so frickin' cute! You…” read »
sweetjane on “A Bunch Of Earrings”:
“The red tin/ Black Onyx earrings didn't show up.…” read »
bluedog on “Night Owls Lariat”:
“So many different kinds of owls, and the branches!!! Fantastic. Lucky daughter:)…” read »
Lynn g on “Sari Silk Gift Wrap”:
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Beady Little Eyes on “Night Owls Lariat”:
“Thanks for the great comments. This is a peyote stitch so each row only adds 1/2…” read »
Lynn g on “Hummingbird Swing”:
“That is really awesome!…” read »
Fresh Baked on “Night Owls Lariat”:
“The black background for this piece really makes the vivid owls really pop! Thanks for all…” read »
Fresh Baked on “Hummingbird Swing”:
“Yes, thanks for sharing, Phoenix! They are very protective of their food sources, aren’t they?…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Night Owls Lariat”:
“Beady--Pure artistry!! This is wonderfully playful & would be so enjoyable to wear! I…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Hummingbird Swing”:
“I watched the video--precious! Adding red glass beads would definitely draw them. Thanks Phoenix…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Hummingbird Swing”:
“Thanks for the info Phoenix. That was fun to watch.…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Night Owls Lariat”:
“Thank you all so much for your sweet comments. KR - I designed the owls using a…” read »
kye on “Follow The Directions”:
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Phoenix on “Hummingbird Swing”:
“Check out the bird supply store: Duncraft.com to watch a video of hummers using a…” read »
sweetjane on “Follow The Directions”:
“Thanks so much for all the comments!! I'm happy with this necklace and that I was…” read »
kye on “Stranger's Earrings”:
“Such pretty nifty wirework!…” read »
Granny Nancy on “Night Owls Lariat”:
“How amazing is this. I always wonder how in the world someone puts something like this…” read »
kye on “Hummingbird Swing”:
“I've never heard of a hummingbird swing. It's so sweet. Will they use it? Even if…” read »
kye on “New year”:
“Your bracelet is wonderful. Yellow and grey. Who knew they could be so beautiful together? I'd…” read »
MH on “Follow The Directions”:
“Lovely blue necklace!…” read »
MH on “Night Owls Lariat”:
“Very cute. VERY artistic!! How do you do all this? And is your…” read »
Melody F on “Hummingbird Swing”:
“Fresh Baked, I like the idea of a fairy swing, and if the birdie guys want…” read »
Melody F on “Follow The Directions”:
“When I saw this I guessed it would be yours, Sweetjane, and it was. Very…” read »
Melody F on “Night Owls Lariat”:
“You made me smile! What wonderful energy in this piece! Are you sure you…” read »
K Ralston on “Night Owls Lariat”:
“This looks so difficult. Did you have a pattern for the owls at least, or were…” read »
kye on “Night Owls Lariat”:
“So adorable! I love the rich colors and different owl types. How creative and fun!…” read »
sweetjane on “Night Owls Lariat”:
“Absolutely darling!! What a fun piece of art to wear!!…” 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!