tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194085198721171579.post3792903401800716793..comments2024-01-18T09:21:26.978+01:00Comments on Beading by Malin de Koning: Necklace Tahiti - ABS Challenge MarchMalin de Koninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08479961009540756244noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194085198721171579.post-32155967375987484642011-03-26T22:21:08.801+01:002011-03-26T22:21:08.801+01:00What a fantastic interpretation of the necklace :)...What a fantastic interpretation of the necklace :) Your blog and some of the shops you recommend has inspired me to start purchasing more interesting, art beads - and I recently bought some of those turquoise leaves from Two Scoops that you've used in your necklace!<br /><br />I haven't entered the ABS challenge this month but hopefully will do so next month: great entries!Eleanor Snarehttp://ebsnarejewellery.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194085198721171579.post-53275926740986179082011-03-26T22:20:45.975+01:002011-03-26T22:20:45.975+01:00I found the magazine. It's Bead Unique, issue ...I found the magazine. It's Bead Unique, issue #27, winter 2011. So hopefully you could still buy it. Page 36. Otherwise drop me a line and I'll send you my own version. Coz you didn't believe I followed the tutorial to the letter, did you. ;-)Malin de Koninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479961009540756244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194085198721171579.post-46487878825107923732011-03-26T19:36:14.509+01:002011-03-26T19:36:14.509+01:00That's a really pretty necklace, Malin. A very...That's a really pretty necklace, Malin. A very tropical look focal and your toggle adds a really creative touch to it all. Can't believe you had the ivory seed beads for 25 years!<br />I love the additionof the leaf to the side, gorgeous.<br />JenniJennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04933243243697227084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194085198721171579.post-8928422048075788082011-03-25T18:17:07.165+01:002011-03-25T18:17:07.165+01:00Loving this! I love the mix of textures and colors...Loving this! I love the mix of textures and colors. They harmonize so well. That beaded ring is fantastic. I was going to ask where you got it! Suits this painting so well. I need to find a time to create something myself for this one.<br />Enjoy the day!<br />ErinTesoriTrovatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194085198721171579.post-23102762701126971162011-03-25T14:51:11.317+01:002011-03-25T14:51:11.317+01:00Malin, that is a fantastic piece! I love the way y...Malin, that is a fantastic piece! I love the way you used the cord with the seed beads in between like that - very cool effect. And you're right, that pendant is quite a lovely piece. Congrats on your toggle bar - it looks like you did a perfect job. And I like the little green leaf off to the side. Yay!Heidi Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07843724107253315299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194085198721171579.post-61182829231708611092011-03-25T14:21:36.857+01:002011-03-25T14:21:36.857+01:00I love this necklace, and I wouldn't even cons...I love this necklace, and I wouldn't even consider myself a "pink" person! It looks so tropical and fresh. I love all the elements - the cording, seed beads, leaf accent, colors, toggle - it's all great. I would definitely wear this ALL the time! Great job!!Lucid Moon Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242760391750163003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194085198721171579.post-22856896035469945732011-03-25T14:18:31.536+01:002011-03-25T14:18:31.536+01:00Thank you, Malin, for the info on the ring. I thin...Thank you, Malin, for the info on the ring. I think it adds such a nice touch to the necklace.Doreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14547061196358823744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194085198721171579.post-63621822998859246832011-03-25T13:42:51.719+01:002011-03-25T13:42:51.719+01:00This is a gorgeous interpretation of the painting....This is a gorgeous interpretation of the painting. It's sweet without being silly. Love the pendant! Your handmade toggle is the perfect finishing touch--congrats on doing such a good job with new techniques!Linda Landighttp://lindalandig.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194085198721171579.post-49955398488024687702011-03-25T13:38:26.033+01:002011-03-25T13:38:26.033+01:00Yum! Love every part of it!Yum! Love every part of it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194085198721171579.post-80058186859635756362011-03-25T12:57:39.668+01:002011-03-25T12:57:39.668+01:00Lovely and fresh..warm and earthy at the same time...Lovely and fresh..warm and earthy at the same time. So enjoyed your post..the beaded ring is perfect..have to try that. The honeysuckle pink is such a wonderful color..currently one of my favs, too. Oh, I and crave czech beads,as well!<br />Thanks for the kind words on my blog..:)MiddleEarthsJewelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07242085333775088118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194085198721171579.post-59000530013526507782011-03-25T12:06:16.473+01:002011-03-25T12:06:16.473+01:00This is very pretty! I think the pink is perfect ...This is very pretty! I think the pink is perfect and you have pulled out the softer colors which also feels serene... great job! I love that you used beads that have just been waiting for this moment! It is important to have a great stash to choose from!Marian Hertzoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17906522330985585317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194085198721171579.post-11960920332338187852011-03-25T10:26:31.013+01:002011-03-25T10:26:31.013+01:00Stunning! Great interpreation, Malin!Stunning! Great interpreation, Malin!steufelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734019874159488510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194085198721171579.post-7025135750077073812011-03-25T08:41:46.919+01:002011-03-25T08:41:46.919+01:00Malin, this is gorgeous! I love everything - the b...Malin, this is gorgeous! I love everything - the beaded ring, the pendant, especially the addition of that cute wee leaf. You've done an amazing job and I (not really a very pink person!) would wear this all the time as well. Brilliant!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14254291271007836270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194085198721171579.post-58131539143873132992011-03-25T07:31:02.844+01:002011-03-25T07:31:02.844+01:00Oh my, thank you for all nice comments! The beaded...Oh my, thank you for all nice comments! The beaded ring was in a magazine, let me get back on which one. Basically make the inner ring first, 4 rows of peyote with size 11 beads. Then do 3 rows on each side of that with a larger bead, I think these are 8/0. It will start to curl outwords kind of. Zip up the edges. You have to experiment with your bead sizes. I made another ring where I chose too Malin de Koninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479961009540756244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194085198721171579.post-77851961375367838752011-03-25T07:10:08.214+01:002011-03-25T07:10:08.214+01:00Just one word:
PERFECT !Just one word:<br />PERFECT !Angel Whispererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17977072180411276240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194085198721171579.post-51230888298838785762011-03-25T06:55:38.583+01:002011-03-25T06:55:38.583+01:00Malin, it is just lovely!Malin, it is just lovely!Christinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194085198721171579.post-68891531976119704952011-03-25T04:14:33.219+01:002011-03-25T04:14:33.219+01:00Did I hear you say we were going to Tahiti?!!! Le...Did I hear you say we were going to Tahiti?!!! Let me shut down the computer and pack! This is a darling necklace ... so soft and beautiful. I just love everything about it. The bead toggle ring is a gorgeous closure to a fine piece!Barbara Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489926298058491835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194085198721171579.post-26616324786283318352011-03-25T04:02:47.086+01:002011-03-25T04:02:47.086+01:00This is gorgeous, Malin! I love it. And would real...This is gorgeous, Malin! I love it. And would really love to know how you did the rings. Is there a pattern somewhere? Thanks!<br />SallySally Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07915099472711692640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194085198721171579.post-62714439704693588052011-03-25T03:57:53.893+01:002011-03-25T03:57:53.893+01:00This is beautiful, Malin :) It really does have a...This is beautiful, Malin :) It really does have a nice free spirited island feel. Love it with the shirt.Third Eye Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00987757940050950312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194085198721171579.post-74181019799729325032011-03-25T03:26:37.722+01:002011-03-25T03:26:37.722+01:00OMG Malin, I LOVE it! I would wear the HECK out of...OMG Malin, I LOVE it! I would wear the HECK out of that, all the time. I have so many things it would go with.Pretty Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00285473788765783338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194085198721171579.post-61301956727800848182011-03-25T03:14:15.499+01:002011-03-25T03:14:15.499+01:00Very nice necklace, Malin!Very nice necklace, Malin!SueBeadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11864619666721794935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194085198721171579.post-76408912528726689392011-03-25T02:22:41.653+01:002011-03-25T02:22:41.653+01:00I love this necklace! I have to admit, I have a w...I love this necklace! I have to admit, I have a weakness for pink too but I agree, you have to be careful or it could end up looking like it's for a little girl. You did a beautiful job and I would wear that necklace all the time! That pendant is gorgeous!Lisa Godfreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13192378496815927377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194085198721171579.post-44796916433137027892011-03-25T01:51:33.890+01:002011-03-25T01:51:33.890+01:00Mycket snyggt, gillar dina associationer och tanke...Mycket snyggt, gillar dina associationer och tankegångarAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3194085198721171579.post-45088309564610685952011-03-25T01:09:05.916+01:002011-03-25T01:09:05.916+01:00I think this turned out really lovely! I especiall...I think this turned out really lovely! I especially like it with the white blouse. Great job! Where did you get the pattern for the beaded ring? I would love to make some of those.Doreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14547061196358823744noreply@blogger.com