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Deep In The Forest

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About this design:

This bracelet was based on wonderful walks through the forest with all its sights, sounds, and aromas. My husband saw me finishing up the bracelet, silently stood there a while, then left in a hurry. He came back a bit later and surprised me with a delightful short narrative based on his childhood memories of walks in the forest. I will treasure his words forever. I wanted to share it with you too.

Components:

Green Girl deer/fawn charm; TierraCast bunny & bird; large hole owl bead; porcelain beads; Czech ovals; Agua Nueva Agate starcuts; Olive New Jade; Tigereye; Wood Jasper; faceted agate rondelles; glass teardrops; antique silver findings

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On Sep 18, 2020 at 12:21 pm #
Mary - Sweet Chick says:

What a beautiful inspiration! I’m so in love with your design, it’s inspiring me to get back to beading.
But first! A stroll through the woods to capture the feel of your creation.
Let me add, the combination of your craft & your husband’s word-smithing is a perfect pairing!
On Sep 18, 2020 at 1:40 pm #
Maggies Mom says:

Totally agree with Mary! Beautiful bracelet, wonderful memories and a loving husband who can write … magnificent!
On Sep 18, 2020 at 3:11 pm #
sweetjane says:

C.C….this is too fabulous!! I love it…every bit of it. Every bead, the Deer and Fawn, the little bird…every little detail is perfect!! Your husband’s not too bad either!
On Sep 18, 2020 at 4:05 pm #
Beady Little Eyes says:

Wow Crystal. So beautiful. Both your bracelet and your husband’s prose. I can definitely see why you inspired him. All of the details are just wonderful. And thecolors – perfect.
On Sep 18, 2020 at 6:18 pm #
Robin nursechick says:

What a gorgeous bracelet, Crystal! I love everything about it. Your attention to every detail is inspiring! Your bracelet is equally matched by your husband’s gift to you-his memories! both are lovely!
On Sep 18, 2020 at 8:52 pm #
Granny Nancy says:

This is an incredibly detailed bracelet. Its so beautiful. I love that your husband got involved as you were working on it. Its so very awesome – I looked at it for a long time before I had soaked up all the featured you included. Its the most beautiful bracelet I’ve seen in a long time. And you used so many different gemstones. It absolutely awesome.
On Sep 18, 2020 at 11:33 pm #
BevB says:

You and your husband are so creative. Your bracelet is a great depiction of autumn.
On Sep 19, 2020 at 10:53 am #
Jogi says:

I saw the poem last but it pulled everything together so well! This is a beautiful bracelet and so is the poem. I laughed when I found the owl bead! So sweet. This is a beautiful bracelet. Now you have me thinking bracelets and walks. You and your husband did an incredible job of pulling every color and word together. Thank you!
On Sep 19, 2020 at 11:52 am #
MH says:

Lovely!!
On Sep 20, 2020 at 12:32 pm #
Crystal Canary says:

All of you are such a wonderful support–Thank You! I had this project on the backburner for years. In a small bag was the deer charm & a note that said ‘forest bracelet with green teardrops for leaves’. I was so happy to find some time to finally see my vision to the finish. My husband also says Thank you for your kind words.
On Sep 20, 2020 at 3:01 pm #
kye says:

Absolutely awesome! Your bracelet is so beautiful and so is your husband’s reaction to it. So special the way you both connected with nature as inspiration.
On Sep 21, 2020 at 12:24 pm #
Fresh Baked says:

So full of woodland goodness! What a lovely team you and your husband make together…artist and poet! Can’t wait to see more from you both.
On Sep 22, 2020 at 7:42 am #
Robin nursechick says:

Jane do use fine wire or beading thread ? Also how do bring those section where there’s 3 road together? Maybe next time you do that design, you could show us
On Sep 22, 2020 at 7:52 am #
Robin nursechick says:

Sorry Crystal- I put jane’s name I meant yours/ so asl wanted to ask what the three big green and brown beads are?
On Sep 22, 2020 at 11:57 am #
Snnje B says:

What a great fall piece Crystal! I love it!
On Sep 23, 2020 at 2:25 am #
Little Round Chick says:

CC, Gorgeous bracelet and an excellent depiction of what your husband wrote. Perfect colors for autumn.
On Sep 23, 2020 at 9:18 am #
Moogie says:

Oh my gosh, you married a romantic! I married an mechanical engineer, which has its own advantages! This bracelet is so well thought out—colors & composition are just perfect. Beautiful Crystal❤️
On Sep 23, 2020 at 9:31 am #
Crystal Canary says:

All of you are so sweet–I do appreciate all the kind words. Wasn’t feeling well this morning, but the encouraging words are really uplifting. Thanks.

Robin–I didn’t fully understand your first question (probably the spellcheck); I like to use waxed linen for bracelets, but on this one I used beading wire. The large beads are porcelain with larger holes, so I hid the crimp under one of those. Hope that helps!
On Sep 23, 2020 at 6:00 pm #
Becca W says:

I love all of the wee critters and the leaves hidden in among your beads. This piece is delightful! Great work!
On Sep 23, 2020 at 8:42 pm #
Melody F says:

Beautiful!