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Jan 29th, 2007, 09:03 PM
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Location: Chicago, Illinois
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My newest handmade necklace...
So, last October, I took up jewelry making as a diversion to help me quit smoking. (I just passed my 90-day mark, without a cigarette!
 ) I took a couple of classes to help with techniques, and have spent a small fortune on Czech glass beads, Swarovski crystals, and the like. (But all my friends got really cool Christmas presents this year!) Here's my latest project - it's about 90% complete. I wanted to do an Asian-inspired charm necklace, and the centerpiece is an antique skeleton key that - believe it or not - I actually found laying in the road while jogging in my neighborhood. The other components, in no particular order, include a stamped brass disk I bought at a thrift shop, a couple of jade Buddha beads, blue-green milk glass flowers, a crystal drop from a salvaged chandelier, Swarovski crystal cubes and briolettes, and Miyuki Delica beads in shades of blues and browns. Tell me what you think!  (And by the way, excuse the crappy quality of the image. I had to use my camera phone, because I still don't own a digital camera yet!)
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Jan 31st, 2007, 09:41 PM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Location: Washington State
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Re: My newest handmade necklace...
I really like the color combination you used. Very soothing. Just be careful - once you start you'll get hooked! =D
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Feb 1st, 2007, 10:24 AM
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Joined: Oct 2006
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Re: My newest handmade necklace...
It's very beautiful
you should be proud of yourself!
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Feb 1st, 2007, 10:49 AM
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Joined: Dec 2006
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Re: My newest handmade necklace...
Congrats on your 90 day mark!! Beautiful necklace!
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Feb 1st, 2007, 11:24 AM
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-for YSL!
Joined: May 2006
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Re: My newest handmade necklace...
Lovely necklace! I love the colors and thoughfulness of each piece you chose to include. Congrats!
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Feb 1st, 2007, 02:01 PM
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Re: My newest handmade necklace...
Great colors and very unique! Congrats on quitting smoking. I know how hard it is to do. I've been through it myself. Keep up the good work.
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Feb 2nd, 2007, 04:28 PM
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Joined: Apr 2006
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Re: My newest handmade necklace...
Wow, I love how intricate your necklace is... look at those seed beads!
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Feb 2nd, 2007, 09:03 PM
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Re: My newest handmade necklace...
very cool! I'd love to see it on your wrist!
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Feb 2nd, 2007, 09:11 PM
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Re: My newest handmade necklace...
Lovely necklace!
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Feb 2nd, 2007, 09:53 PM
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Re: My newest handmade necklace...
I like it!
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