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bridal neckpiece one of a kind
this was a special order, a bride in another state requested a romantic neckpiece...i made two...this one came back and i was thrilled as it was my favorite.
***the second piece is posted on last row, last picture sorry for the delay.....um, carry on?***
double crocheted with lead crystal beads scattered in the body of the piece, the scallops have crystal pear shape drops.
i used 26 ga silver wire.
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play find the zebta
within the heart of pink and white roses, hides a zebra. a tiny zebra, but he is very happy to be there.
this and many more of this design will be dondated to the Zebra House Auctions, a fund raiser for a place for Carcinoid Cancer patients to stay, while at LSU for treatments or appointments.
since it is my cancer, i feel very strongly about this.
i will also be selling variations of this design, to offset the cost of the roses, the zebras were donated by J and P in Sonoma Ca.
price $75.
comes on black ribbon and cord neckpiece.
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ametrine zebra1
i fell in love with this piece, it is a beautiful ametrine, purple to clear as water, very attractive.
i chose 14k gold fill wire, 16ga half round for the wrap. hadn't wire wrapped for a while, but it came back to me.
this will be donated to Zebra House
on a black ribbon/cord
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bright pink topaz
this beauty is a huge pink topaz, that is wire wrapped in 14k gold fill wire,16ga half round wire, donated by Altamont Wire out of Carmichael, Ca. very nice people to do business with.
it will be donated to Zebra House Auctions.
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Another special beauty
i love this, ametrine with the lavender so pale, it is almost clear. very pretty, once again i used 14k gold fill wire.
Altamont Wire donated 1oz to me, so i pretty much specialized in gold wrap.
to Zebra House Auctions
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my sweet zebra
actually the rest of them have back legs. paige was here. the zebras were donated by J and P in Sonoma Ca, and i made frames of sterling silver wire, then, my famous sterling silver safety pins
this are being donated to Zebra House may go for a fund raiser.
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hot pink zebra
a smaller pear shape topaz, with 14k gold fill wire.
these stones will be presented on black ribbon cord. i just can't afford to get gold necklace to put them on. they look old fashion on the cords.
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AMULET BAG ZEBRA
i did a wire crochet using beads that had been donated by friends, the bag is about 2.5"x2" and the strap is also wire crochet, with three beads that separate the scallops. the scallops are made using the afghan stitch. and smushing them as you go.
donation to Zebra House
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Pink and Grey roses
the base is gold non tarnish wire, the crochet work is stitched to the frame. i stitched the roses in place. they hang from a neckcord with black ribbon. very old fashion. thanks lora for the idea!
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pink and white roses
this pendant is made of sterling silver wire, and silver wire crochet, attached to the frame. I then stitched the roses onto the piece. i really like these, the have a real old fashion look.
they are presented on black ribbon and cord ...
there will be some sold to offset the cost of the silver and roses.
price will range from $25.- 45.
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blue green quartz
i was really lucky to find several of this type of stone, on ebay, with varing shades of blue green.
they can be wrapped in gold as shown here (actually i have a bit of rose gold square wire for this one) or they would look lovely done in silver.
they will be presented on black cord. the necklace of turquoise/gold wash on the beads as shown is mine!
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grapes that hang around $25.
I have become addicted to making clusters of grapes, in all colors. These are great, with touches of frosty blue, i have clear ab, purple, silver/ab flash harvest gold, a beautiful czech gold that is a finish i thought was solid, but isn't. in a bronze/copper. loving harvest time
the safety pin is 14k gf wire twisted, and is also made by me, i also make and will be listed on ebay a 16ga sterling silver safety pin with one hole, or 3.
mom could never understand my excitement at making safetypins!
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14 k gold fill bracelet with crystals $65.
crocheted with wire, and swarovski crystals, it sparkles and does party duty as well as winking on your wrist in the library studying. a glance can take you back to that party.... pattern or piece will be available.
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Sterling Silver Cornucopia Lg. $25.
i love these horns, filled with czech beads of fruit and leafs. it is made in the afghan stitch, then made into a horn, that hangs to be suspended on a chain, or on sterling silver safety pin.
in craft wire they make wonderful placecard holders for Thanksgiving Dinner, a takeaway everyone would remember. these will be on ebay in siver as well as craft wire.
Going to also list patterns on ebay. something new. what do you think, feedback would be great.
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front view of golden horn med. $20.
14k gold fill wire with czech beads, the leaf beads are great, green with antique gold veins. hershey kiss( c) behind for scale
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lacy chain $45.
I love this chain, it is all hand made with the afghan stitch and a crochet hook. They are made to order so I only need length, and it can be a custom size.
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contest piece2 $350.00
this is the second piece i sent in, the large oval is smoky topaz, then citrine oval then very pretty amethyst.
i crocheted around each stone to create a mounting, keeping it simple to highlight the stone. the base necklace could be any chain, but i made a 1 1/2'' afghan stitch necklace.
i use afghan stitch so often as it gives a uniform almost loomed look to your work. especially when you use beads. besides, it's a fun stitch.
i lost out to a table top and a horse bridle...
this is a special order, made to order so allow one week, or longer if i have to special order the faceted or cab stones you want. i will advise you at the time of order
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paris 1921 not for sale
this is a favorite, the pre strung beads are from paris, vintage 1921, plastic and gilded squares. i used 28ga fine silver and crocheted an amulet bag using the afghan stitch. the rose detail matches the beads and is from the same era, and it dangles from the triangle flap over closure.
*******NEW*************************
I have found some beads that are very close to the size of the antique beads used in this bag, so I can make more, even the rose decoration blends well. It can be made with or without the flap over. I was thrilled to find these!
when made with new material, it will be $70.
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out standing in his field not mine anymore
a sharon peters cow is the center piece of this amulet bag, beaded and crocheted in the afghan stitch. the tree is a fruit salad tree, with assorted fruit beads growing under the smile of the crocheted/beaded sun.
this was published and instructions in Step by Step Beads, Winter, 2004.
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bo peep and her sheep no longer mine
mavis smith special, a wonderful bo peep and her 4 lost sheep, all hiding from her, some in the fringe, one behind her, one or two on the strap.
the strap was made on a wooden spool and 4 nails, woven with pre strung beads every so often, the Artistic Wire tm in green is part of the design. the body of the amulet bag is the afghan stitch with assorted green shaped and sized beads, blue flowers are scattered in the meadow.
this is a favorite of mine.
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springtime $265.
Made of Swarovski crystals in color change cantalope, changes from cool green to peachy, with a pink and peach studded in every so often and a band of silver up by the top. It is suspended by a chain that is also crocheted with accent crystals.
should mention body of bag was made in afghan stitch, a type of crochet stitch carried on the hook. If enough interest i will put a kit together, or a pattern. the bottom is wider than the top. the top curves up to center.
i'm also going to put it on ebay and my other album here, with prices. but i do love it.
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grape bag not for sale but....
i fell in love with the focal bead, urn with grapes and leaves, the background amulet bag is no. 8 beads, a cream with faint purple lines marbled through bead. the hanging grapes are tiny 2mm amethyst bead clusters i made i couldn't find grapes i liked, and these matched the grapes on the urn. the leaf beads were the hardest, i actually changed these out for a more olive leaf. trust me, it's nicer.
the grape vine plant is done in size 11 grey tone, it was soft enough look good with the tones, thou i have never seen a grey grape vine in napa, which is only 45 minutes from my house.
i have come up with a new variation of this bag which will be up soon, using the grapes i now love making. will not have the urn.
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Chosen Bridal Neckpiece 135.
special order
Up above at photo 5, you will see a bridal neckpiece, that was one of two submitted to a bride, that were special orders. This is the piece that the bride chose for her wedding, and it looked lovely on her. Made of silve wire with czech crystal beads, both drops and my favorite,faceted drums.
I was thrilled to get the piece back that I did, it was my favorite.
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Bride Fair Lady
This is amazing, it is wonderful when just looked at, however when worn, everyone told me they thought of My Fair Lady, ending, with Liza Doolittle at the Ball. No one was around to wear it when I was taking the picture, a Rhodesian Ridgeback Hound just does not do justice to jewelry, let me tell you.
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tree of life 2003 donated item
this was made as a donation to a yearly program to beaders, a mystery package of pre selected color and styles of beads are sent to each member, they are to create anything, a piece of jewelry or an item using at least one of each bead, they may add one item. the finished works are then auctioned off and funds donated to a cancer fund, in the name of a friend who lost her battle with cancer.
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in the glenn $160.
i had an image in my head of a woodland glenn with beautiful flowers and shades of green, and this is what came of it. the base is an afghan stitch 3/4" necklace with a centerpiece of flowers in white, pink/lavender and purple and shades of green. there is an asometric spray of green leaves that may have just held a fairy as she took wing....
flowers are czech glass /crystal / acrylic leaf beads are glass
this one is SOLD! each one is individual....orders taken
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in the glenn close2
close up of side that changes from un decorated necklace to the beginning of the pink flowers...
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the indignant fairy
that's what she reminded me of, when i put the encrusted flower necklace on her head. course then when she saw herself wearing her fairy "hat" do you think i could get it off paige's head?
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freeform in silver 65.
16 ga sterling silvel wire is done in a freeform mounting, with textured center wire used. the cz is preset in a ss prong mounting head i purchased knowing i was going to do this. i then made the ring, then finished it with the freeform wire. sz 9
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Bird in the Hand?
This is so cute, it is a lampwork bead done by Ginger Sanders, and a cage crocheted in sterling silver wire. It makes a lovely necklace and can also be used for a lamp/fan pull, light catcher and a Christmas tree pretty...I have white doves for the tree...and touches of red/green ribbon.
Pattern/kit will be available
contact me please
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vintage look miser bag $100.
the bag itself is worked in the afghan stitch using a size 7 hook, so it is a fairly thick small stitch. the wire is 28gauge 14K gold fill wire the beauty of the wire work shows thru as there is not a beaded surface here.
the dangle can be a wire wrapped crystal, cz, stone, favorite charm of your choice.
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vintage beads in vintage look amulet $160. bag
i love these beads. ebay purchase in the first months they were open, can you believe that? 1898 lampdrape was brass and fit over the top of a lampshade, it was very damaged and i could not save it, so i took it apart and saved the beads. i was so happy with the results of this. i actually made one larger bag and have enough to make one more goodie, haven't figured out yet what it will be. the color is actually a beige overall, the colors blend as the beads are not uniform in color, or size. really pretty.
i again used the design of the miser bag, and had to make the top.
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Zebra's Dance donated
Well, people dance, and donate, and for good causes. This necklace was donated to the Zebra Ball,held in February, Chicago,2007 for Carcinoid Cancer Research.
Zebra's are the horse of a different color. When doctors can't find a diagnosis, they are to look for.... well you get the idea.
Made with Sterling Silver wire crocheted using Czech crystals in vibrant red ab, the colors dance as well as blink and sparkle.
I understand that the wife of a doctor who works with Carcinoid was the Lucky Bidder on this. I don't know what it went for,but I hope for a goodly amount. I will be donating yearly for this very good cause.
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Cleo Necklace~back view
This is the back of the Cleo piece, and can also be worn in the front, giving a simple "little black dress" a very different look. Classic design that will never be out of style.
You will love making and wearing this piece. pattern will be available soon. Please email if you are interested.
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Cleo Necklace
Close up of stitches, you can see,it is 4 rows, double crochet stitces.
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Cleo Necklace~ front view $200.
This is a really neat design, it can be worn with the solid band in front, and actually the center of the piece can also support a decoration, a cameo pin, a beautiful pearl enhanser, you have many choices. This design was a featured project in Lapidary Journal Workshops, fall, 1997.
It is worked long ways, this one is 4 rows, it also looks great in 5 rows.
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shiny purple czech beads $18.
the grapes are just beautiful, made in 14k gold fill wire. M&M to scale the grapes wiggle when you do
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