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| Faerie Vines |
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Creator/Artist Name:
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Melodie Lente
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Country:
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USA
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Date Completed:
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March 7, 2006
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CONTEST Item #:
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55
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| Faerie Vines |
| This necklace was inspired by an older Beadwork magazine project, but took on a life of its own. It reminds me of Celtic knots and the fairy stories I loved as a child |
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Stitch
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stringing, coralling
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Beads Used
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Assorted green size 11 seeds and lots of other beads and charms for embellishments
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Approx Finished Size
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24 inches
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Category:
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General
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| Bronze Dreams |
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Creator/Artist Name:
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Pamela Welborn
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Country:
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usa
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Date Completed:
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March 20th, 2006
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CONTEST Item #:
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54
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| Bronze Dreams |
| I often have beady dreams and this necklace is a result of one of them. I am having a metallic theme lately. I dreamed of a triangle and lush fringes. I think this is an everyday necklace that could be made into many color combinations to fit any mood |
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Stitch
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Brick, spiral rope, leaf fringe and stringing
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Beads Used
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3mm cubes, size 11 seed beads and Czech fire polish
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Approx Finished Size
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2 1/2 inch centerpiece and a 19
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Category:
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General
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| Flame Necklace/Needlecase |
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Creator/Artist Name:
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Pamela Welborn
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Country:
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usa
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Date Completed:
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March 16th, 2006
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CONTEST Item #:
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53
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| Flame Necklace/Needlecase |
| I made this pattern up years ago for a man in size 11 seed beads. I wanted one for myself, so I made mine in size 15's. I can insert a needle case or leave it out and have a flat tube. |
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Stitch
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Brick and flat peyote
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Beads Used
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size 15 Japanese seed beads and Czech glass
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Approx Finished Size
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5 inch centerpiece plus a 23 inch strap
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Category:
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General
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| This Says It All |
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Creator/Artist Name:
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Deni Whaley
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Country:
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USA
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Date Completed:
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Right this minute!!! 4/3/06
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CONTEST Item #:
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52
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| This Says It All |
| I didn't get to April Fool anyone this year. And this is no April Fool but a just for fun and wearable anytime. Works up fast, well I guess it would have to since it's a right down to the last minute project with more thought than my simple brain can sometimes contain. Like it says... "It says it ALL!!!" |
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Stitch
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Very complicated straight-line and dreadfully tangled on thread so I switched it to wire.
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Beads Used
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The most expensive plastic beads I could find and some left over E beads
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Approx Finished Size
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Hmm? Maybe 10" on top, form has a skinny neck
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Category:
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General
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| Rainbow Collar |
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Creator/Artist Name:
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Pamela Welborn
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Country:
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usa
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Date Completed:
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March 7, 2006
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CONTEST Item #:
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51
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| Rainbow Collar |
| This is a necklace that makes me feel good when I wear it. I generally wear it with a pull over top with a scoop neckline. I tuck most of it under and it looks like it is part of the shirt. |
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Stitch
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Brick and peyote
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Beads Used
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size 11 Japanese seed beads
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Approx Finished Size
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19" long by 1 1/2" wide
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Category:
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General
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| Frilly Tassel Necklace |
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Creator/Artist Name:
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Pamela Welborn
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Country:
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usa
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Date Completed:
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Feb 28th 2006
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CONTEST Item #:
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50
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| Frilly Tassel Necklace |
| This piece came to me in a dream as a fan pull and evolved into a necklace. |
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Stitch
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netting and fringes
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Beads Used
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size 15 seed beads, swarovski crystals, daggers and Czec fire polish
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Approx Finished Size
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main piece - about an inch wide x 3 1/4 inches long with a neckpiece about 25 inches long
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Category:
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General
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| Moonlight |
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Creator/Artist Name:
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Olena Bugrimenko
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Country:
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USA
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Date Completed:
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February 22, 2006
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CONTEST Item #:
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49
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| Moonlight |
| I made this necklace because I had this beautiful rock so I wanted to make a necklcae with it. It just started from there, the idea just came to me. |
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Stitch
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Netting Stitch
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Beads Used
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Over 100
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Approx Finished Size
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About 30 inches
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Category:
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General
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 Grand Prize
Black Twist |
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Creator/Artist Name:
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Olena Bugrimenko
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Country:
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USA
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Date Completed:
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January 20, 2006
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CONTEST Item #:
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48
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| Black Twist |
| I made this necklace just out of fun. It was something I could wear under a necklace and when I was going somewhere fancy. |
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Stitch
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Peyote Stitch
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Beads Used
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Over 100
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Approx Finished Size
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About 35 inches
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Category:
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General
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| Blue Flowers |
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Creator/Artist Name:
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Olena Bugrimenko
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Country:
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USA
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Date Completed:
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January 15, 2006
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CONTEST Item #:
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47
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| Blue Flowers |
| This is a necklace that I made and since it was still Winter, it is supposed to represent Winter. I was thinking of flowers that would look like Winter. |
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Stitch
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Peyote Stitch
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Beads Used
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Over 100
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Approx Finished Size
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About 30 inches
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Category:
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General
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| Spring Flowers |
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Creator/Artist Name:
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Olena Bugrimenko
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Country:
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USA
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Date Completed:
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March 22, 2006.
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CONTEST Item #:
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46
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| Spring Flowers |
| This is a necklace that I made when it was still cold and I wanted for it to be warm and Spring. That is why I made this necklace and I just love it so much! |
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Stitch
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Netting, brick stitch
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Beads Used
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Over 100
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Approx Finished Size
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About 20 inches
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Category:
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General
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| Marinda's Necklace |
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Creator/Artist Name:
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Brenda Federighi
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Country:
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United States
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Date Completed:
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03/26/2006
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CONTEST Item #:
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45
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| Marinda's Necklace |
| Necklace is named for my niece who consented to model it for this picture. Light olive green and gold silverlined seed beads comprise a graceful and lovely delicate chevron chain. The chain is enhanced with a second row of loops and firepolished crystal dangles. |
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Stitch
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chevron chain and stringing
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Beads Used
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11/0 light olive green and gold czech seed beads and 4 mm fire polished light olive green crystals
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Approx Finished Size
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Length 16 1/2 ", width 1 1/4"
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Category:
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General
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| Cubes |
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Creator/Artist Name:
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Nathalie Seyler
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Country:
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Luxembourg
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Date Completed:
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Jan. 2006
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CONTEST Item #:
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44
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| Cubes |
| This necklace can be worn during the day or in the evening. It is mainly made with Rhodonite chips and Swarovski bi-cones |
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Stitch
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Raw, stringing
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Beads Used
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Delicas, Rhodonite chips, Swarovski bicones 4mm, Rhodonite pebbles
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Approx Finished Size
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18
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Category:
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General
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| Starshine |
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Creator/Artist Name:
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Nathalie Seyler
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Country:
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Luxembourg
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Date Completed:
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Feb 2006
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CONTEST Item #:
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43
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| Starshine |
| This necklace sparkles like the stars. It is mainly made with Swarovki bi-cones size 4mm and 6mm. |
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Stitch
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Stringing, Raw
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Beads Used
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Swarovski Bicones, Swarovski buttons, Sterling silver bulk chain, Little Vintage cabochons, size 11 seed beads, Channel settings with Swarovskis
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Approx Finished Size
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19"
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Category:
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General
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| Lady Firefighter |
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Creator/Artist Name:
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Marlea Ulrich
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Country:
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USA
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Date Completed:
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March 8, 2006
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CONTEST Item #:
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42
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| Lady Firefighter |
| Siam Swarovski and Gold Delica's go from an afternoon at the office to a night on the town with a handmade clasp of gold that I couldn't get in the picture. |
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Stitch
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Triange weave
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Beads Used
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Swarovski Crystals and 24 KGP Delica's
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Approx Finished Size
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17"
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Category:
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General
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| Sunny Days |
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Creator/Artist Name:
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Jeri McMinn
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Country:
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USA
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Date Completed:
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March 25, 2006
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CONTEST Item #:
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41
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| Sunny Days |
| Ceylon, cobalt and amethyst seed beads with siver bugles and real lapis dangles make this necklace perfect for daytime wear and absolutely stunning on that 'little black dress' for evening wear. |
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Stitch
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netting
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Beads Used
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round seed, bugle and lapis chips
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Approx Finished Size
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16-18 adjustable
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Category:
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General
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