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Sunset Cowgirl

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About this design:

We live in a small rural town in the Southwest where there are a lot of horse ranches, cattle grazing, and even a yearly rodeo. Although I am not a cowgirl, I’ve always wanted to make a feminine western-style necklace. A while back, I pulled some chunky turquoise beads for a necklace waiting to be made, but when I saw these opaque pink agates from Lima, I knew they would work for a petite, scaled down version of what I had in mind. I hope to make a leather wrap bracelet to go along with the necklace when I get a little more time—until then, I linked one to hold me over. So ‘Howdy!’ from the land of beautiful sunsets!

Components:

Pink opaque Agate (LB), white Howlite heishi (LB), Magnesite, Cherry Quartz, pink dyed quartz, pink Czech druks, ASP findings

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On Jul 02, 2021 at 2:39 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:

So, so pretty! I love this set! It has a Western feel, but still feminine.
On Jul 02, 2021 at 3:06 pm #
Cathy H Chocolate Chick says:

I love the colors in this! SO pretty!
On Jul 02, 2021 at 4:53 pm #
Beading Beagle says:

I really like the pattern with the silver accents. The colors are great!
On Jul 02, 2021 at 5:07 pm #
Beady Little Eyes says:

Beautiful Robin – I love all the heishi beads. Great design and colors. And 2 strands. I love it.
On Jul 02, 2021 at 5:08 pm #
Beady Little Eyes says:

Sorry Crystal.
On Jul 02, 2021 at 5:25 pm #
Crystal Canary says:

Beady, well at least it’s a bird…just the wrong one Thanks!
On Jul 02, 2021 at 5:55 pm #
Phoenix says:

That’s one pretty necklace pardner! (sp??) The salmon pinks and turquoise are beautiful together.
On Jul 02, 2021 at 6:50 pm #
kye says:

Great designs and beautiful colors too. Plus two strands. Yay! I really like the bead pattern and especially the use of the heishi beads. The bracelet is cool too. It has a nice mix of beads. The future leather wrap bracelet has me intrigued. Can’t wait to see it.
On Jul 02, 2021 at 7:35 pm #
K Ralston says:

Howdy to you Crystal. I’ve never seen a southwestern piece that was so feminine. The pinks are so pretty and I especially like the inclusion of the daisy spacers. They make the piece just a bit sparkly.
On Jul 02, 2021 at 8:02 pm #
Robin nursechick says:

What a beautiful set, Crystal. This would look awesome dressed up or with a t-shirt. Have you seen the “southern girls t-shirt line?” I love the colors-you paired-perfect!
On Jul 03, 2021 at 6:52 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:

Nice Crystal – Is the second piece a necklace or bracelet? I can’t quite tell. Love your linked beads and the silver spacers. Just wonderful.
On Jul 03, 2021 at 12:17 pm #
sweetjane says:

Beautiful colors together Crystal…and a great design! I think you achieved exactly what you wanted to. I’ve never lived in a little rural town…but I think it would be cool. I love horses….but got thrown one too many times and decided that was enough. I always look forward to your posts!
On Jul 03, 2021 at 2:41 pm #
Crystal Canary says:

Thank Y’All I sincerely appreciate all your kind comments. Those little pink heishis where fun to work with, but a bit challenging as they could have the potential to get lost in a design. Lining them up was most impactful, so I went with that idea. Thank you again everyone for taking time to post your thoughts.

Beady, the linked piece is a quick bracelet I made to tide me over until I can find time to make a leather wrapped bracelet for the necklace. I’ve got some ideas–but now just need to find the time & brush up on my skills in making one.
On Jul 03, 2021 at 4:20 pm #
Beady Little Eyes says:

Sounds like fun.
On Jul 07, 2021 at 11:01 pm #
Midge S says:

Love the colors! Fabulous piece!
On Jul 08, 2021 at 12:36 pm #
Crystal Canary says:

Thanks Midge! After I saw your wonderful Superduo bracelets, I’m rethinking the leather wrap bracelet I had in mind….Now….where do I find some salmony-pink Superduos?!