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on “Button Challenge”:“This is a marvelous idea for those of us that have a button box from family…” read »
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- on “Poufy Pips in Brown and Peach”:
“Thanks so much for your comments. You ladies are so sweet. The chenille stitch is a…” read »
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“Pips. I've never heard that term, but whatever they are called they work perfectly. The colors…” read »
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“Sounds like a wonderful group to be part of, and your beautiful bracelet is special.…” read »
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on “April showers bring May flowers”:“Love the use of colour! they are fabulous!…” read »
- on “Joie de Vivre”:
“This is such a beautiful bracelet. Love all the different shades of blue and different textures…” read »
- on “Joie de Vivre”:
“sweetjane -This IS a joyous bracelet - so many pretty beads to examine. And the blues…” read »
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Smoky Snake
About this design:
I fell in love with the green snakeskin beads, the lovely green and brown is so pretty! I thought it would look nice with some smoky quartz :-)
Components:
Green Snakeskin, Smoky Quartz, silver green FWP, copper claspRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On May 23, 2010 at 1:40 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:These beads and pearls look wonderful together, Sarah! You’ve been a busy beader!
On May 23, 2010 at 1:41 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Thanks Lynn
I still have several designs to finish… will I ever have enough beads or jewelry?! I don’t think so LOL
On May 23, 2010 at 2:04 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:I don’t think we could ever have enough of either one, Sarah! LOL
On May 23, 2010 at 2:14 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Lovely!!!
On May 23, 2010 at 2:23 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Alice, thank you!
On May 23, 2010 at 2:46 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Wow, you have been busy … PRETTY. SLS
On May 23, 2010 at 2:49 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Thank you Shannon, I always wait till I have several designs to post (bulk posting) lol
On May 23, 2010 at 2:52 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Bulk posting is fun for us too, that way we get to see all of the latest “pretties” by one designer. Keep up the great work.
I liked the aquamarine one too but really think it’s great that you got the amethyst beads from the Egg Hunt — CONGRATS. SLS
On May 23, 2010 at 3:01 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Don’t remind me of that crazy egg hunt… It was madness LOL Never have I dreamt about eggs till then
Thanks again!
On May 23, 2010 at 3:58 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:This is so pretty your right about the smokey looks great together!!
On May 23, 2010 at 4:29 pm #
Pam E aka funky tulip says:this (and all your designs posted) are beautiful…. thanks so much for sharing, and inspiring!
On May 23, 2010 at 5:59 pm #
sunny chick says:Another fabulous design! I love it!
On May 23, 2010 at 9:07 pm #
karen blasdel says:Very lovely, all your designs are so gorgeous, thank you so much for sharing!!!
On May 24, 2010 at 3:06 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Thanks for all the lovely comments ladies!
On May 24, 2010 at 5:00 am #
Frida says:Great color combo
On May 24, 2010 at 5:06 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:On May 24, 2010 at 6:52 am #
Mary - Sweet Chick says:I like how you think! Green snakeskin is perfect with smoky quartz!
Thanks for the inspiration!!
And no, you will never have enough beads….
Bead on!
It’s seems to be a never ending story doesn’t it?!
On May 24, 2010 at 7:13 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Love this one also, what a busy gal you have been all your designs are wonderful!!
On May 24, 2010 at 7:30 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Thanks Mary and Beth! A never ending story it is
On May 24, 2010 at 11:35 am #
Shanti P says:I like this look! Very pretty, Sarah!
On May 24, 2010 at 1:16 pm #
Joyce M says:No one can ever have enough beads or jewelry! This is very pretty! Love the snakeskin beads!
On May 24, 2010 at 1:17 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:I guess you are correct on that statement Joyce
Thanks again.
On May 24, 2010 at 1:17 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:And thank you Shanti!