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Well...It's Orange
About this design:
It’s definitely orange! Orange is my favorite color, and I just wanted to make a bracelet based on this color for Summer. I chose some flower elements because I’m done with the cold weather and look forward to my blooming bulbs. I also love to plant orange Marigolds in my garden. So, how do you all feel about this happy, warm, energetic color? I agree, it’s not for everyone—but it sure is a lot of fun! :)
Components:
Millefiori flat squares, Czech orange & smoky 4mm, Cube seeds, wood rondelles, African orange white heart beads, various seeds, antique brass findings & button, C-LonAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Mar 28, 2022 at 9:04 pm #
sweetjane says:You know I love it Crystal…I am an orange lover!! I love all your different orange beads you put together for this ….a spectacular tribute to this fabulous color!!
On Mar 29, 2022 at 1:52 am #
K Ralston says:First, what a great name for it. It’s absolutely orange. Vibrant orange. Just as orange as the 2 oranges sitting on my table right now that I am going to scarf down in a minute. Orange is a great and happy color. You did a great job with all the different and interesting bits to capture one’s attention while never detracting from the orange. I love it.
On Mar 29, 2022 at 6:58 am #
D Hitz says:Orange is my favorite color. You should see my living room lol. I love the yellow
On Mar 29, 2022 at 7:01 am #
D Hitz says:Orange is my favorite color. You should see my living room lol. I love the yellow pulled in there with the antique brass bits and the randomness of it all. Great design, really. Makes me happy
On Mar 29, 2022 at 8:30 am #
kye says:Yay for orange! Really fun and delightful CC. Such a wonderful joyful bracelet.
On Mar 29, 2022 at 8:55 am #
Fresh Baked says:Well, these photos brought a smile to my face! You’ve definitely created a bracelet that brought you joy in the making and wearing of it.
On Mar 29, 2022 at 9:34 am #
BevB says:This is a fun, bright, uplifting bracelet! You did a fantastic job creating it.
On Mar 29, 2022 at 11:21 am #
Crystal Canary says:Thanks everyone! What a nice surprise to read your comments this morning. We had a bad storm last night, and it’s still a dreary day–but your comments brought me a smile. I’m glad many of you enjoy this happy color. I’d love to see your Orange creations–might be a lot of fun to see what you all come up with.
*DH, really, it’s all orange! The lighter seeds that look golden, are actually a light orange color. I wish I could find more of them–they’re ancient.
*Bev, wanted to let you know I like your new kitty icon.
Have a great day Everyone!
On Mar 29, 2022 at 12:28 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Beautiful orange great bracelet! It should lift even the darkest of days and moods.
On Mar 29, 2022 at 1:35 pm #
Robin nursechick says:Orange is definitely a fun and eye catching color especially for summers. I love this bright orange color and all the different beads. It screams sundress, floppy hat, flip flops and cool dudes ( that’s what my granddaughter called sunglasses when she was little). This will be so fun to wear this spring and summer. Love the button clasp!
On Mar 29, 2022 at 2:36 pm #
MH says:Gorgeous!!
On Mar 29, 2022 at 5:03 pm #
Kathryn Houseman Lobert says:Despite the fact that I am not a big orange fan, I find this piece DAZZLING!! It is rich with bright, lucious color and joyful from deep in the heart! I wish I could explain it better. I just feel happy and energized looking at it! Good luck – you are obviously talented and insightful!
On Mar 29, 2022 at 8:18 pm #
Melody F says:I love love love this bracelet! I used to hate orange. I must have been mad. How beautiful it is. I’m still not wearing it much, as I am a “winter” in the color type world. I remember long ago a dear friend painted her living room orange and I said it was like being inside an orange. I wonder what her landlord thought–she was renting. Thanks for posting this wonderfully bright and cheerful bracelet! As they say these days, it rocks!
On Mar 29, 2022 at 9:14 pm #
BevB says:Thanks, CC! We went to a paint night fund raiser for our local animal shelter (pre-covid). The instructor was teaching us how to paint a dog. My daughter, Kitty, showed her creative/artistic side by painting a cat, just not any cat. It was our Pudgy, who passed away last July. She made this collage, and I asked her if I could use it here
On Mar 30, 2022 at 10:13 am #
Phoenix says:Love this wonderful chunky fun bracelet! It’s beaming with summer fun!
On Mar 30, 2022 at 11:40 am #
Crystal Canary says:You all are very kind–Thank you for such wonderful feedback. I appreciate all of your warmhearted expressions. I sure we’re all ready for the coming warmer seasons where we can get out & enjoy the sunshine, flowers, shorts, & sandals–I know I am!
**Kathryn, I did pull this piece out of the joy in my heart for this happy color.
**Melody, I too am a ‘winter,’ but I learned if the warmer colors in clothes & jewelry are far enough away from the face–it works. I’d go crazy if I couldn’t wear yellow & orange jewelry.
**Bev, Kitty’s picture of Pudgy is a treasure! I hope it’s been framed & hanging on the wall!
On Mar 30, 2022 at 11:50 am #
Brenda H says:This is so much fun to look at! Every time I look I find some treasures I missed! I’m not an orange person but I’d enjoy wearing this!
On Mar 30, 2022 at 7:57 pm #
Kimberlywilliams60 says:This is truly cheery and wonderful !! I don’t actually have a favorite color but orange and yellows I do love so much I just feel that they bring joy and this piece surely makes me smile
On Mar 31, 2022 at 6:34 pm #
Chicky Red-haired Grammy says:… and it is Wonderful!!!
On Apr 01, 2022 at 10:42 am #
Jogi says:CC I love this!!! Colors are spectacular! !! Great job!!!