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on “Sea Lotus Necklace & Earring Set”:“I really like the use of the beaded chain in this. Great design!…” read »
on “A Few More”:“JenJ, I tell myself that all the time--I hope you have better success exercising self-control when…” read »
on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:“Thanks again you all...your support really matters. I have been in a real funk lately...don't really…” read »
on “A Few More”:“It’s been 10 days since you posted this. I never paid any attention to the woven…” read »
- on “Happy suade to You!”:
“I like the way the leather frames the feathers and moon charms. Very pretty.…” read »
on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:“I agree with Crystal, I really like what you did with the honeycomb link. Pleasing color…” read »
- on “Happy suade to You!”:
“Love these! Such an eye-catching design. So much movement from all the dangling suede…” read »
on “Green dream”:“Wow! Ingenious design…” read »
on “A Few More”:“I love them all. My fav is the one in the lower right side. Lovely colors…” read »
on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:“Thanks you all!! Yes, Nancy, that was your pendant. I had it for awhile…” read »
on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:“Jane has cleverly presented a super colorful piece. I had that very same pendant and perhaps…” read »
on “Low Tide Earrings”:“Unfortunately, these do not come in gold.…” read »
- on “Heishi Hoops”:
“really cute! Love the heishi!…” read »
- on “Low Tide Earrings”:
“Do these come in gold…” read »
on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:“Nice piece Jane. I enjoy all the colorful accents, but especially how you used the…” read »
- on “Interlocked Rings Earrings”:
“Rings are in! Nice way to brush up on our skills or learn to do…” read »
- on “Fern Hoop Earrings”:
“Absolutely Awesome! The description says the links are plated, so I'm a bit confused. …” read »
on “Shell Cove Earrings”:“Love the combo of the Opal acetate (which looks like MOP), the shell links, and coconut--great…” read »
- on “Heishi Hoops”:
“My favorite style--the hoop ear wires are a blast to create with!…” read »
- on “Tropical Monstera Earrings”:
“Beautiful way to frame the Abalone acetate leaves! The fancy ear posts make this extra…” read »
on “Tropical Monstera Earrings”:“Thanks Pam!…” read »
on “Shell Cove Earrings”:“Another delightful pair of earrings! I must amend the fact that I love all 5…” read »
on “Heishi Hoops”:“Another fantastic earring! To be honest I love all 4 pairs.…” read »
- on “Tropical Monstera Earrings”:
“These are my favorite earrings!…” read »
on “Sunburst Chandelier Earrings”:“Thank you!…” read »
- on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:
“This is a beautiful eclectic necklace and earrings! I love it!…” read »
on “A Few More”:“That blue one has great appeal! Agree about the hula.…” read »
on “The hills are alive🎼”:“Well most of my comment didn’t post. …” read »
on “The hills are alive🎼”:“LRC, actually 3 hairs…” read »
on “A Few More”:“Interesting collection with great components. I especially like the blue pendant. It looks like…” read »
on “The hills are alive🎼”:“Wonderful color and an absolutely beautiful design! What size brush did you use... one with…” read »
- on “New and Old Stuff”:
“Love those vintage beads. They look right at home in this bright and cheerful design.…” read »
on “Green dream”:“Wow! I have to agree with all of the above. This is a fabulous…” read »
on “Second piece from Nancy”:“Wow! I love the design and the beads are lovely.very organic…” read »
on “Green dream”:“Thanks, everyone, for your kind words.…” read »
- on “Green dream”:
“I agree with what everyone else has said. I have tried chain maille on a…” read »
on “Green dream”:“Exquisite! The chainmaille is really wonderful and the green seed beads really add charm to it.…” read »
- on “Green dream”:
“Great piece!! I also admire anyone that can accomplish chainmaille work like you have. My hands…” read »
- on “Green dream”:
“This is beautiful chainmaille work. My arthritic fingers salute you! The chain pattern with the green…” read »
- on “Green dream”:
“Beautiful work! I love how the little seeds flair out on the sides creating the…” read »
Spring on my mind
About this design:
These are some braceletsI have been working on during the storms in California. Looking forward to sunny days.
Components:
Golem, African beads, tierracast findings, sari silk, whatever else I dug up.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Feb 08, 2023 at 8:40 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Wow! Fantastic bracelets! I hope the storms have let up for you and at help prevent some of the summer and fall fires.
On Feb 09, 2023 at 8:25 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Fun bracelets. Interesting beads and nice composition. Wishing you sunny days.
On Feb 09, 2023 at 12:21 pm #
Crystal Canary says:How fun are these! The mixed bead combinations bring a uniqueness to these beauties. I like how you used a different toggle technique on each of them too. I’d like to see them photographed on a less busy background. Somehow their distinctive nature gets lost with the distraction of the basket weave. Your talent should be seen better!
On Feb 09, 2023 at 1:44 pm #
Little Round Chick says:A bracelet for every occasion. Love the mix of components in each of them and the designs are great!
On Feb 09, 2023 at 4:22 pm #
Melody F says:Neat bracelets! Plain background would show them off better, or do a close up of each one separately.
On Feb 09, 2023 at 6:28 pm #
bojo ranch girl says:Thank you all for the great compliments. Tried to take a quick pic of one outside.
On Feb 09, 2023 at 7:06 pm #
bojo ranch girl says:Found a close up of another one.
On Feb 10, 2023 at 9:32 am #
Crystal Canary says:Wow, seeing all the elements in these close-ups really makes a big difference. In this style of design, I enjoying seeing all the tid-bits so carefully chosen by the artists. Thanks for posting them.