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on “Fruit salad”:“an arm full of fruit! So bright and colorful, I love them!…” read »
on “I love Czech glass!”:“I agree with everyone else, just Beautiful! They are such pretty pieces of green and…” read »
on “Fruit salad”:“I saw this and immediately Charo singing the Chiquita Banana song started playing in my mind…” read »
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on “Translucent / Transparent Lariat”:“I love the soft beautiful colors in your piece. There's a little sparkle to the beads…” read »
on “Translucent / Transparent Lariat”:“Such an exquisite feminine necklace! You really do justice and beyond to rosaline beads.…” read »
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on “Translucent / Transparent Lariat”:“Love the neutral tones in this piece...a wonderful addition to any jewelry collection!…” read »
on “Translucent / Transparent Lariat”:“I love versatile jewelry! Your delightful lariat in neutral tones would be a great addition…” read »
- on “A bird in the hand”:
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on “Anyway you slice it...”:“Beautiful FB. I really love your pronged jewelry. The aquamarine earrings are so beautiful.…” read »
on “Christmas tree ornaments :update”:“These are so fun. Everyone is going to love them. The painting is wonderful.…” read »
on “If I Was An Insect”:“Beautiful sweetjane. I love the dragonfly cuff and the flowery ceramic beads together. A great bracelet.…” read »
on “Wood Spirit”:“What a great pendant. You've showcased it well by not overwhelming the piece. Love the aqua…” read »
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- on “Busy as a bee”:
“You've got rich Earth tones in this bracelet and the bracelet bar is gorgeous. I didn't…” read »
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“Dragonflies are amazing--and that is one splendid focal bar! The flowered porcelains are sweet with…” read »
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“You know for sure I love these! You have chosen perfect embellishments to highlight the…” read »
- on “Busy as a bee”:
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One that grandma would like.
About this design:
Wanted to do something with the African donut beads from LB. When I was done, my mother was checking it out and said that this was something that her mom would have loved to wear, especially the blue beads.
Components:
African donuts in the green/blue/white, cobalt blue ovals from my stash, picasso green beads from LB and silver spacers. A simple silver hook and eye clasp to finish.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jan 27, 2022 at 11:03 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Beautiful necklace! Many of us would wear it in a heartbeat.
On Jan 27, 2022 at 11:17 pm #
Robin nursechick says:Very pretty T! I would definitely wear it! Did you make this for your grandmother? I love blue and green together! I’m sure she’ll love it!
On Jan 27, 2022 at 11:52 pm #
K Ralston says:I’d wear it. It would go with many types of clothing. It’s nice that you thought of your grandmother and mother and the things that they like.
On Jan 28, 2022 at 10:09 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Love the green and cobalt together. Such a lovely necklace.
On Jan 28, 2022 at 12:20 pm #
Crystal Canary says:Great way to highlight the African donuts. The color combo is great.
On Jan 28, 2022 at 12:38 pm #
T Tebeau says:Thanks for the lovely thoughts. I am sure my grandmother would have worn it, but she passed away years ago. It was something that came out of the blue from my mother. Thar made me think of her mother and hence the title. I have been going through my stash and trying to make up stuff from my stash trying to reduce my stash.
On Jan 28, 2022 at 2:38 pm #
Kimberlywilliams60 says:This is truly an amazing way to showcase the donuts….love the colors in this piece so much !!
On Jan 28, 2022 at 3:28 pm #
kye says:Such pretty colors and it has a nice flow.