Africa

by niceday Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:49 am

My lock came a week ago and I have just got round to taking a picture. When I think of Africa, I always think of wood. So I have used my woody beads and a few glass beads. This will be a permanent bracelet for me. Very Happy

by kyhalfpt Fri Mar 20, 2015 11:00 am

Gorgeous!!!!!!!!! I can see why it will be permanent!!

Who makes the spotted bead to the left of the lock?

by Trollperle Fri Mar 20, 2015 11:05 am

This is fantastic! I love the rustic, strong and calm feeling of it. It seems that the leopard has eaten and is now relaxing on its branch - reminds me of a Gary Larsson cartoon I once saw. I will google and see if I can re-find it Smile

by Trollperle Fri Mar 20, 2015 11:08 am

Here it is Smile

https://www.facebook.com/113732812025412/photos/a.113734548691905.16310.113732812025412/765093216889365/?type=1&theater

by niceday Fri Mar 20, 2015 11:18 am

My DH made the wood beads the spotted one is made from palm. We used to make them but we don't do beads anymore Smile

we have moved on to making other things from wood now Very Happy

by niceday Fri Mar 20, 2015 11:30 am

Trollperle wrote:This is fantastic! I love the rustic, strong and calm feeling of it. It seems that the leopard has eaten and is now relaxing on its branch - reminds me of a Gary Larsson cartoon I once saw. I will google and see if I can re-find it

Love the cartoon very funny lol!

My friend lived in Africa for many years,she has some lovely wood carvings Very Happy

by ceruleanbluebird Fri Mar 20, 2015 11:33 am

Beautiful, rich, earthy! Lovely to see.

by strike Fri Mar 20, 2015 1:54 pm

I love it all! The spotted beads are just so perfect on there Smile

by splinty Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:56 pm

niceday wrote:My DH made the wood beads the spotted one is made from palm. We used to make them but we don't do beads anymore

Well good job I bought so many when I did then ~ although maybe toooo many Embarassed

Your leopard looks superb in his african savanna habitat, glad you're keeping it together, it's perfect sunny

by Mini Gnome Fri Mar 20, 2015 11:43 pm

What a handsome combo - I can see why you're making it a permanent one!!

by niceday Sat Mar 21, 2015 10:03 am

splinty wrote:

niceday wrote:My DH made the wood beads the spotted one is made from palm. We used to make them but we don't do beads anymore

Well good job I bought so many when I did then ~ although maybe toooo many

Your leopard looks superb in his african savanna habitat, glad you're keeping it together, it's perfect

Thank you Splinty you were a good customer Hug

I don't think you had them all Laughing

There was still a few
you missed out Laughing

Making so many all the time just got too much work Rolling Eyes

by Fleur Sat Mar 21, 2015 10:15 am

The different woods are gorgeous.
This is the perfect environment to make the leopard feel at home.

by Cloverbead Sat Mar 21, 2015 2:03 pm

This is great, love the texture Smile

by Catsworld Sat Mar 21, 2015 5:17 pm

I remember your beads very well, sadly I did not get any at the time, your bracelet is absolutely stunning! Wild Africa with your very own fantastic beads.... wow... leopard

Love it so much! and would keep it permanent too! sunny

by TrollEcat Sat Mar 21, 2015 7:14 pm

Your Africa bracelet is really GREAT! The beads that you have chosen, especially the beautiful wooden ones, are a perfect match for the stunning Leopard lock!

by bubbagump Sat Mar 21, 2015 10:07 pm

Fantastic. These colors are colors I always reach for, so your combination really appeals to my choice of colors. Your beautiful lock is perfect and coordinates very well with your spotted wood bead.