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- sweetjane on “Lost and Found”:
“Thanks so much you all!!! It's always so much fun to find things you have forgotten…” read »
- JenJouterie on “Lost and Found”:
“I favor the carnelian, but all are so lovely. The resin earrings are very pretty.…” read »
- diane l cauley on “Agate Nugget”:
“Love it! Orange beads are so fun!…” read »
- diane l cauley on “Lost and Found”:
“I love the one with the red flower and orange nuggets! Beautiful!…” read »
- Granny Nancy on “Lost and Found”:
“All four bracelets are exquisite in their own right I think. Jane you are really on…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Lost and Found”:
“Wow! They are all so beautiful that it would be hard to pick a favorite.…” read »
- Amura on “Celestial Drop Earrings”:
“These are fabulous. The choice of mixing gold & silver give these a modern look. …” read »
- T Daly on “Autumn Leaves Begin to Fall”:
“I have entered every description, that I can think of on the Fire Mountain website, without…” read »
- JenJouterie on “Fall is Coming!!”:
“Apparently I didn’t post my comment when I thought I did. I love the beaded portion…” read »
- JenJouterie on “Mismatched Brass Elephant Earrings”:
“You did a great job “mismatching”.…” read »
- JenJouterie on “red and orange cat bracelet”:
“Even not being a cat person, I really like this bracelet, especially the size graduation away…” read »
- JenJouterie on “Desert Winds Bracelet version 2”:
“I like this version(2) with the single termination for the clasp.it would be easier for arthritic…” read »
- JenJouterie on “Lady bug 2”:
“I love ladybugs. Have a bracelet from the sixties one of my grandmothers gave me. This…” read »
- JenJouterie on “Fall and teal charm bracelet”:
“The teals pop against the other colors. I too would wear this year round.…” read »
- JenJouterie on “Agate Nugget”:
“Jane this is one of my favorites of yours. Very well thought out.…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Celestial Tarot Hand Earrings”:
“Cool bewitching pair of earrings. How did you do the eyes?…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Agate Nugget”:
“This is a fantastic necklace for fall wear! On our first day of fall out expected…” read »
- Jogi on “Inspired by Jane”:
“I, too, just love it! I love how you find ways to put things together…” read »
- Chali-o on “Fall and teal charm bracelet”:
“I love teal with fall colors. beautiful design…” read »
- sweetjane on “Freebies”:
“Thanks for all your comments!! I'm not going to keep this ...but I have decided to…” read »
- Brenda H on “Desert Winds Bracelet version 2”:
“WOW, your work is stunning, so professional! I’m afraid this is to complicated for this…” read »
- Brenda H on “Lady bug 2”:
“OMG, another fabulous bracelet! Each bead was chosen with such thoughtfulness. It explodes with…” read »
- Brenda H on “Fall and teal charm bracelet”:
“Love this bracelet and I would wear it year round.…” read »
- diane l cauley on “Mismatched Brass Elephant Earrings”:
“Thats a really good idea! Thank you!…” read »
- Stingray on “Mismatched Brass Elephant Earrings”:
“Looks good in brass. If you want to go the extra mile, you could replace the…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Lady bug 2”:
“This is a beautiful bracelet!…” read »
- diane l cauley on “Harry Potter Bracelet”:
“Beautiful design! The charm adds so much too. Very cool!…” read »
- diane l cauley on “Two More Necklaces”:
“Pyrite is one of my favorite stones, eyecatching necklaces!…” read »
- diane l cauley on “Goodbye to summer”:
“I agree with Jen. Very cute!…” read »
- diane l cauley on “Celestial Drop Earrings”:
“Love the mixed metals! Really cute…” read »
- diane l cauley on “Earrings for Debbie etc.”:
“Gorgeous earrings! My faves are the ones with the daggers too.…” read »
- diane l cauley on “Freebies”:
“Keep it. I love the focal with the heart and the chevron beads! Fabulous bracelet!…” read »
- JenJouterie on “Lunar Love Earrings”:
“I love these hearts and this design.…” read »
- JenJouterie on “Moonbeam Earrings”:
“Great design with all the different elements.…” read »
- Amura on “Lunar Love Earrings”:
“These are stunning! I have to make a pair.…” read »
- swerdybird on “Fall is Coming!!”:
“PS: you see that brilliant orange silk (and cotton too) all over the place in India.…” read »
- swerdybird on “Fall is Coming!!”:
“Wow, indeed. What an eye-catching stunner! I really enjoy and admire your work and ability to…” read »
- Althea A on “Shades of Autumn”:
“Thank you, Pam, Jen and Diane!…” read »
- Granny Nancy on “Freebies”:
“Amazing bracelet Jane. Its beautiful.…” read »
- Granny Nancy on “Fall is Coming!!”:
“Wow, this is gorgeous Jane.…” read »

Second piece from Nancy
by FromTheBunker on 03/05/23
About this design:
UFO beads, textured bicones, other Picasso beads from Nancy. I added seed beads, a few larger beads, wire, headpins, and some odds and ends from my stash.
Components:
I sort of went off my usual well beaten path with this piece. I consider myself basically a stringer, but this was a fun challenge.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
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On Sep 26, 2023 at 9:51 am
YOU say:

On Mar 05, 2023 at 5:44 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Just your ordinary great design using orphan beads. I love the wild and strange color combinations you can get with orphan beads. It can get way far out of the box and that’s a fun place to be.
On Mar 05, 2023 at 7:16 pm #
SF Girl says:This is cool! Especially like the way you designed the pendant part of the necklace.
On Mar 06, 2023 at 9:03 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:I also love using a mix up of beads. Thinking out of the box can be quite fun and challenging also.
On Mar 06, 2023 at 3:19 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Clever usage of the beads in a design from many years ago.
On Mar 08, 2023 at 4:26 am #
K Ralston says:I could keep looking at all the interesting beads in this for quite a while. The piece is very colorful. And you have the patience to make a beaded chain!
On Mar 10, 2023 at 11:52 am #
Crystal Canary says:The mix of beads is great & I love the focal bar you created.
On May 31, 2023 at 9:06 am #
Old bitty says:Wow! I love the design and the beads are lovely.very organic