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on “Cloisonné Necklace”:“A great design...great choice of beads, and I love cloisonne. You definitely have a talent for…” read »
on “Cloisonné Necklace”:“Thank you to all of you for your kind comments. I really appreciate them!…” read »
on “Re Do”:“I agree with Crystal that the flowers really complement the owls. I really like your Re…” read »
on “Floral Focal Bracelet”:“Thanks, everyone, for your kind comments!…” read »
on “Cloisonné Necklace”:“Thanks, Althea, for posting the close ups. Amazing how reflective the black onyx are!…” read »
on “Re Do”:“Jane, I like the added flowers in this one. Somehow they are so appropriate for…” read »
on “Cloisonné Necklace”:“Cloisonne and pearls... what could be more elegant? Love the design!…” read »
on “Party Dress”:“Spring Fling Party Time! The dress focal is delightful and the flowers are perfect with…” read »
- on “Cloisonné Necklace”:
“Beautifully elegant with the Cloisonné & pearls!…” read »
on “Floral Focal Bracelet”:“I absolutely love this bracelet! It’s total perfection!!!…” read »
on “Party Dress”:“Fun & lighthearted design Jane! The flowers & pearls are excellent with the dress focal.…” read »
- on “Blue and gold necklace layers”:
“Each piece is uniquely different & well crafted with beautiful beads. Layered together gives them…” read »
on “Cloisonné Necklace”:“Lovely necklace! I would like some close-ups so I can see the individual beads better.…” read »
on “Party Dress”:“This reminds me of my great grandma's dresses. They were flowered and she colored her…” read »
on “Moondance 2”:“Lovely long necklace. Love all the different layers. Sometimes when I have a long necklace like…” read »
on “Custom Order No. 1”:“I agree with all above. I especially like the contrast of the heavy chain with the…” read »
- on “Floral Focal Bracelet”:
“Lovely design with the flowers and butterfly. Yay for spring.…” read »
- on “Head Over Heels For a Heart Of Gold”:
“Thank you all so much for your comments. Valentines day is so fun but we don't…” read »
- on “A Nod To My Favorite Dr.”:
“SM - Thanks so much. I can't really tell you how long it took. I'm not…” read »
on “Moondance 2”:“Thanks little round chick! You're so right, it's a real satisfying feeling to be able to…” read »
on “A Nod To My Favorite Dr.”:“Wow! Great composition! How long did this take to make if you don't mind m asking?…” read »
- on “Floral Focal Bracelet”:
“If this doesn't say spring, I don't know what does! Love it.…” read »
- on “Custom Order No. 1”:
“Love the colors in this bracelet. It's uplifting and fun!I like how you used the disc's…” read »
on “Moondance 2”:“Thanks little round chick! You're so right, it's a real satisfying feeling to be able to…” read »
on “3 More Memory Wire Bracelets”:“I totally agree about the pliers.…” read »
on “Island Calypso Earrings”:“I can't wear ear rings but if I could I'd definitely wear these. The blue…” read »
- on “Beachy Pearl Pendant”:
“Love the pearls and the way their back ground color shows them off. Definitely a beachy…” read »
- on “Azure & Abalone Necklace”:
“Love the design and the color is great. You can never go wrong with abalone.…” read »
- on “Moondance 2”:
“The design is excellent and I love your choice of components. The muted color against…” read »
on “Blue and gold necklace layers”:“I totally agree with LRC!…” read »
- on “Blue and gold necklace layers”:
“Each piece can stand alone but all together they are fabulous!…” read »
- on “Moondance 2”:
“Thanks Sweet Jane! Means so much! …” read »
on “Custom Order No. 1”:“Thank you all for your much appreciated support!! Maybe I should let well enough alone, and…” read »
- on “Moondance 2”:
“I would say you did an excellent job of duplicating the more expensive designs. I…” read »
- on “Moondance 2”:
“Oh no! I just realzed I deleted the awesome comments everyone left! I was hoping to…” read »
- on “Moondance 2”:
“I see you deleted the other posts of this necklace and the comments. Did you…” read »
- on “Floral Focal Bracelet”:
“Spring! The floral focal is wonderful and helps create that instant spring vibe. Love…” read »
- on “Custom Order No. 1”:
“This bracelet another fabulous example of your Sweetjane signature style. Great design and unique color…” read »
- on “Head Over Heels For a Heart Of Gold”:
“Love that RED! Wonderful design for Valentine's Day or any occasion that need a bright…” read »
- on “Millefiori curved focal necklace”:
“Wonderful color combination in the focal and the smaller beads. Great design with an excellent…” read »
Window sun catcher curtain
About this design:
The tree came down and the window was bare I live in the north and was needing some green I bought some house plants but still wanted something more ....I dug out my Czech glass beads that had been left over from other projects , this just made me happy ....now if only the sun would shine
Components:
I used the beading thread with the attached needle , lots of varied czech glass beads , no rules , totaly random just enjoy the processRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jan 16, 2021 at 4:02 pm #
Maggies Mom says:Great idea, looks so pretty!
On Jan 16, 2021 at 6:20 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Oh, happy day when the sun shines through these little sparkles! Wonderful use of orphan beads.
On Jan 17, 2021 at 2:38 pm #
Melody F says:I love the stained glass effect.
On Jan 18, 2021 at 5:30 pm #
Granny Nancy says:I love the term orphan beads. I call my accumulated bead soup. This is such a great idea. I have 2 huge windows – actually a composite of 2 large windows. And I can’ get the windows open. So I can’t imagine doing that. But I sure love the concept. I like to make memory bracelets with as many of mine as I can.
On Jan 18, 2021 at 7:00 pm #
bojo ranch girl says:I’m going to start on one now cause I love this idea so much. Looks wonderful.
On Jan 18, 2021 at 8:08 pm #
SF Girl says:This is a great idea! Your window looks very cheerful, pretty and inviting.
On Jan 19, 2021 at 10:40 am #
Crystal Canary says:Love, love, love this!! I still have my snowflake frame to decorate, but I will wait for next year to do that, and I will do this instead! Takes me back to the ‘beaded door curtains’. How did you attach them, with little nails? One could use a petite cafe rod and hang them from that. Thanks so much for this innovative & fun project!
On Jan 20, 2021 at 7:42 pm #
Zippy-Klunk says:Ahhhhhh, I’m just old enough that I was raised by sorta hippie parents. And this reminds me of beaded door curtains. Oh how I was fascinated with those when I was a very young girl! Yours are just beautiful. And I keep coming back to look at the photo. It is so beautiful all on its own — excellent photography!!! Thank you for sharing.
On Jan 23, 2021 at 12:58 pm #
Beady Little Eyes says:Love your sun catcher curtain. So nice to have your beads where you can see them all the time. Beautiful.
On Jan 26, 2021 at 12:10 am #
Kimberlywilliams60 says:Beady !!! Yes !! Thats how I felt …..we all love our beautiful beads so why not be able to admire them , zippy me too I remember my aunt had one between her dinning and living room and I was fascinated by that curtain , crystal I just tied them on ….looking back I should have done something prettier and I love the term ” orphaned beads” as well..Thank you all and if you do this please share your creations would love to see your takes on this