The Design Gallery
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Chatter
on “New and Old Stuff”:“Thanks you all for your comments!! Yes, Crystal, those are the marigold wood beads. I like…” read »
on “Sunburst Chandelier Earrings”:“These earrings are stunning. The seaglass bicones light up next to the capiz shell.…” read »
- on “A Few More”:
“I like all of these designs, especially what you did with the gold focal piece.…” read »
on “New and Old Stuff”:“I do like those vintage end of day beads. This version really compliments them.…” read »
- on “The hills are alive🎼”:
“These earrings are beautifully done. The alcohol inks give your detailed mini masterpieces a luminous quality.…” read »
on “Beach Goddess Stacked Bracelets”:“Awesome degine..https://erijewelry.com/…” read »
on “New and Old Stuff”:“The vintage Czech beads have much more impact lined up--they are so colorful--hope you got bunches…” read »
on “African sunset”:“I'm diggin' the tribal vibe! Love the brass element.…” read »
on “A Few More”:“Nice pieces Jane. I like how you highlighted the woven focal with the drop extension.…” read »
- on “The hills are alive🎼”:
“Oh Robin, I am so sorry to hear about the tornadoes. I am glad your…” read »
on “The hills are alive🎼”:“CC, no, it’s not a view from my house. I live in east Texas, piney woods.…” read »
- on “The hills are alive🎼”:
“Robin, these are absolutely incredible! The mountains & trees are so very realistic & beautifully…” read »
- on “Black Beauty”:
“I really like this! Very cute!…” read »
- on “A Few More”:
“I really like your seed bead work on the blue one. All very nice!…” read »
on “New and Old Stuff”:“Both bracelets are great designs! The Orange one is my favorite! Fall is a…” read »
- on “African sunset”:
“I love all of your designs with the african beads! Looks so rustic!…” read »
on “The hills are alive🎼”:“Robin!! I was actually just thinking about you recently and wondering if you would reappear. Great…” read »
- on “A Few More”:
“Thanks everyone for your comments...yes, the gold necklace is iffy.…” read »
on “Kind of Random Bracelet”:“Thanks everyone for your comments!! I actually took apart this bracelet, as I had a…” read »
on “Magnesite Turquoise”:“Definitely keep the bracelet- it’s beautiful! You did an awesome job on the wiring! The flowers…” read »
- on “Kind of Random Bracelet”:
“Jane, long time my friend. Your bracelet is beautiful- so original and unique. Everything in…” read »
on “The hills are alive🎼”:“It doesn’t seem to want to post. I used wood earring blanks. I painted…” read »
on “A Few More”:“Stingray suggests purple and amber bead drops on the gold necklace pendant. That sounds luscious.…” read »
on “A Few More”:“I love the gold one with purple and amber bead drops. It looks like one of…” read »
on “The hills are alive🎼”:“These are so beautiful! Your description never posted and I would love to know more about…” read »
- on “The hills are alive🎼”:
“These are gorgeously stunning! The layered look is perfect from the 3D mountains to the…” read »
- on “A Few More”:
“I love the blue necklace and the tangerine earrings. I'm still not sure about the gold…” read »
- on “Red Birds”:
“CC- love your necklace- it’s so original and fresh. Love it! So sorry to hear…” read »
- on “The hills are alive🎼”:
“I did a full description- hopefully it’ll post soon!…” read »
on “A Few More”:“Love the blue especially. I prefer the second of the 2 gold/silver (can't tell for sure)…” read »
- on “Pink and gold delight”:
“I'm sure your pencil artistry comes in handy when sketching out designs. And Yes! it…” read »
- on “A Few More”:
“I forgot the earrings...Tangerine recycled glass.…” read »
on “One Wire Bracelet”:“Love copper! This is such a great design. I started out in copper and once…” read »
on “Surf's Up”:“Such a beautiful design, truly makes you think of water and the beach! I do hope…” read »
- on “Pink and gold delight”:
“I tend to draw out designs first, have made hundreds of bracelets, most gifted to family…” read »
on “Pink and gold delight”:“Thank you little for these comments. round chick,crystal canary, and beady little eyes. Ive been…” read »
- on “Memories of Fall”:
“Hi Great bracelet. I was wondering if you would try and make the description photos a…” read »
on “Magnesite Turquoise”:“bracelet definitely a keeper. love your cuffs. Glamorous bud. i have spent a lot of time…” read »
on “Bermuda Triangle Necklace”:“Ditto Althea! Your necklace looks stunning on the homepage!…” read »
on “Agate Bracelet Stack”:“Love them all. I have fallen in love with agates. So many different colors & patterns.…” read »
Midnight Beader
About this design:
I couldn't sleep last night...I thought it might be a full moon...but it wasn't. I had a bracelet I had started. So, I got up and finished it!
Components:
Cherry Quartz, Swarovski crystals, gold balls, polka dot glass bead, orange large hole beads, pink and orange jasper, brass chain, gold toggleAdditional Images:
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On Mar 23, 2023 at 2:31 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Love the wonderful mix of colors and the really great beads you have used. You are definitely the Queen if Bracelets. They are always unique with a terrific mix of colors and components.
Hey, midnight is as good a time as any. Did you sleep better afterwards?
On Mar 23, 2023 at 6:02 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:I can’t say it better than LRC has done! I’m betting that Jane had sweet dreams during her time of sleeping. Of course they included the necklace.
On Mar 23, 2023 at 9:09 pm #
K Ralston says:Late night is often the best time to create. This is a nice one. Sleep? I don’t really remember what that is anymore. Hopefully you were able to sleep later.