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Just Vonna

Just Vonna They say I have an eye for color, they say I have become an "Artist" - They say don't give up, they say I speak a different language. I say it's possible, I say "No Way", I say never give up, keep learning - give yourself a little push now and then - make a pair of earrings!

I blame this addiction for the most part on her and of course all the others that I have come to know.

So you see me here, showcasing my designs, hopefully for you to enjoy.

Designing outside the box is how I like create. I enjoy what I do, I find my self getting lost in my designs and always late for an appointment.



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~Gullible Me~

~Gullible Me~

~why you say ~ hey ~ she told me she was sending me a little gift to cheer me up ~ ~ well when the postman came bearing a box ~ I had to sign for ~ of which I dropped, due to the nature of the return address label.
~ The artist ("Kim Neely") if it was not for her fantabulous packaging ~ these beauty's "OMG~" would of been ~ well ~ I shudder to think ~ Heck, I slept with the beads ~ then the light bulb went off in my head ~ Peacock Pearls ~ Bali ~ Eye Candy ~ Just 4 U ~ cause this bracelet is just 4 me!

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2 4 u~ the rest for me ~

2 4 u~ the rest for me ~

Just 2 Lampwork Beads, yes it can be done...

Oh yea and the pearls - yummy pearls..

Lampwork Beads created by~
Susan Sheehan..



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8 oz. !

8 oz. !

It weighs 8 oz. on my postal scale - I just kept adding beads ~ u do realize that is 1/2 a pound - it's heavy!

It shall find a home :)

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Add a little spring to your step..

Add a little spring to your step..

Linda James Lampwork Artist. I emailed her and promised I wouldn't put pearls with these beads.. HA ~ I just couldn't resist..


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Addicting ~

Addicting ~

Seed Beads - all over the place - Handcrafted Lampwork Beads, Greek Ceramic & Fine Silver Beads, Swarovski Pearls, Bali from Indonisia & Hill Tribe Silver - A little of this A little of that ~
Thanks 4 peaking in!

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All Day Affair ~

All Day Affair ~

Designing a piece of wearable art usually comes easy for me, the idea & inspiration comes from the bead itself for me ~ This one you see ~ I believe I ripped it apart several times the other day ~ took way too many pictures ~ and am still not truly pleased with the results ~ I shall just let it be for now ~ ( as you can see it has changed a bit )
Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

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Ana Rose

Ana Rose

It is so easy to make a jewelry design & create with the right materials & karma. It was a good day.
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Ancient~

Ancient~

Yep, that is what I am Ancient ~ just like the beads in this bracelet!

Stone, Lampwork, Seed Beads & Bali Sterling Silver from Indonesia~

Sparkley Swarowski's too!

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Another one coming thru~

Another one coming thru~

I am getting ready for a show ~ so I just had to post this somewhere ~ so I picked this great place ~
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Beads Beads & More Beads~

Beads Beads & More Beads~

Ever wonder why you get addicted to beads ~ if you have the answer let me know ~ I really think that I need help ~
I keep added beads it just doesn't stop!

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Blue Daisies

Blue Daisies

Went to the basement, (my design studio) temperature, not 100 degree's that is for sure!
Instead of doing the laundry ~ I made a bracelet.
IMO ~ I love it~

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Bracelet's ~ I'm Stuck ~

Bracelet's ~ I'm Stuck ~

Why is it that I am so stuck on bracelet design?

Oh - I know - I create them easier that I can make pair of earrings -

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Cricket

Cricket

Did you ever win a set of beads go straight to your design table and start creating?
I was so excited to get these beads - they remind me of the desert - I lived in the desert of Arizona for 7 years - a suburban by nature - my apartment was full of all these bugs - ick ~

I gingerly snatched on up and to it to the local pest control guy - I thought they were cockroaches - nope - brown crickets - the manager shrugged and just said ~ "More Transplants from the East!"

- Since Anne Ricketts made the awesome beads ~ the name was a perfect match ~

Have a great Sunday ~ Vonna

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Double Blue & Pearls

Double Blue & Pearls

I can't find the receipt~ it's so annoying ~ not to be able to figure out who made these beads. argh...... :)
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Earth, Nature, Stress Reduction ~

Earth, Nature, Stress Reduction ~

Glass, semi precious stones, and a need to bead ~ Lampwork Beads designed by the "Virgo Collection"
:)

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Etched Hollows!

Etched Hollows!

Love these Hollows - I found it so easy to make a bracelet with these beads, took me 10 minutes to design it and string it.

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Glass 2 Bracelet

Glass 2 Bracelet

I saw ~ I bid ~ I won ~ I received ~ I made it ~ Just from a Glass Set of Beads to a Double Stranded Freshwater Pearl Bracelet
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Great Beads make Great Bracelets

Great Beads make Great Bracelets

Winter and Summer ~ The winter one is mine and the summer one I am giving to a friend as a present ~

Sister bracelet's different but unique to each other ~

~happiness to me is family, friends, & having peace as I design ~

Lampwork Beads designed by
Kim Neely ~ the bracelet is a present for Catt ~

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I am Self Composed

I am Self Composed

It's like doing a dance for me when I create a bracelet with different twist. I have full control of my jewelry inventory. Although there are times when I need that tiny little bead, that perfect element to finish off the design. The self composed, scratch that - call me preoccupied until I find it. Stay out of my way until I find that bead!
Did I tell you Serena made these beads!

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I found my glasses~

I found my glasses~

They were on top of my head ~ so I decided to make this Bali Sterling Silver, Triple Strand Seedbead & Lampwork Bracelet. It was that easy..
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Instinct~

Instinct~

I design by feel & instinct~ normal guidelines in magazines and or books for our medium I just cannot follow.

My inspiration comes from my soul; the instinct I have to realize what really looks right in design through my own eyes.

Creativity not only heals me, it really makes me happy.



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It's a double ~

It's a double ~

I love oyster's ~ raw oyster's, lemon juice, horseradish sauce, slurp, down the hatch ~ but when you happen to eat that nasty gritty one, somebody didn't rinse it good enough so your eating the sand ~ I am sure glad it isn't a glass rod.

Oh, I am so off track here, these are Czech Pearls, with ornate Bali sterling silver, and raku handcrafted rounds.

Sorry, it's dinner ~ was getting hungry..

Thanks for stopping in.

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Katie's Garden

Katie's Garden

I have to tell you, I had quite the giggle the other day when I came across this quote on the internet~

"A weed is a plant that has mastered every survival skill
except for learning how to grow in rows."
- Doug Larson

~Surviving each day is a lot harder than making a bracelet~ I am still learning & I am still reading!

Lampwork Sculptural Floral Bead created by Barb Svetlik, handmade Lampwork glass beads created by Deb Cline ~ (& a couple of my beads too!)

Have a great day ~

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Lampwork & Artisan Inlay Beads

Lampwork & Artisan Inlay Beads

One of my pieces that I just can't give up - well maybe ~ incorporated into this design is a Lampwork Lentil by Elizabeth Long with Handcrafted Mother of Pearl & Onyx Beads, Handcrafted Toggle & Vintage MOP buttons for dangles. Just a little of everything.
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Lampwork Rounds & Coral Slices

Lampwork Rounds & Coral Slices

I have nothing more to say then I really like the way this bracelet turned out - it has it all. I think I am going to keep it!


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NO Joke~ NO Kidding

NO Joke~ NO Kidding

I just can't give this up ~ the beads were made by a young girl who lives in France
~ NO Joke ~NO Kidding ~
This girl know how to make the perfect set of beads for a bracelet design ~

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OrganicTouch

OrganicTouch

Simply something every woman needs, gemstones & handcrafted lampwork, just to wear everyday.
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Purple Fringed Orchid

Purple Fringed Orchid

This flower can be distinguished with clusters of fragrant purple fringed flowers.

This bracelet can be distinguished as an Original One of A Kind - that is only handmade by me!

It's Just another Vonna Bracelet ~ so they say when they see ~

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Time is on My side~

Time is on My side~

Time is on my side, yes it is!

My goodness, I googled this quote ~ I remembered the quote ~ but forgot Michael Bolton sang this song ~

Now try getting these lyrics out of your head!

Happy Valentine's Day 08!
Thanks for stopping by~

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Treasure Dig

Treasure Dig

Entwined within the cording are valuables found, from the bottom of my sand box, deep down in the my basement - (that I call my "earth" unknown treasures that can only be described by you take a look, see what you see? It's a puzzle to you possibly, as well as to me..
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Tribal Fushion

Tribal Fushion

The Focal Mask Bead has been starring at me for almost a year - spooky huh!
In the middle of the night I heard this strange noise on my night stand ~ it was the mask bead doing a bellydance!
The next day - I whipped up this bracelet - **okay took me three days** - but I can't handle beads dancing on my night stand in the middle of the night. Thanks for stopping by..

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Vintage Earrings

Vintage Earrings

I ripped them apart - I put them in woven treasure bracelet treasure, designed it so that it will fit anyone who buys it ~ NO restring necessary.
Light weight, soft to the touch! These treasures are fun they are evolving with each one I make.

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Watermelon

Watermelon

A Watermelon is a large seedy mouth watering fruit, green on the inside and red on the outside or did I get that wrong - well which ever way you slice it - this bracelet has a high content of lampwork beads. Seed-beads, many mini hidden treasures, & is truly smoothy against your wrist. I was drooling just creating it. Great beads make great bracelets!
Lampwork Bead Artisans
~ Kay Bolden
~ & just me ~

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Why I don't make Earrings~

Why I don't make Earrings~

No, it isn't a riddle ~
I just have way to much fun designing bracelets like this!

Betty, Betty, Betty your beads are stunning.

I am one lucky girl!



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Big Beaded Multi Strand Necklaces

Big Beaded Multi Strand Necklaces

I used to be a picker ~ What is a picker ~ a junker ~ a dumpster diver ~ a pack rat ~ seriously ~ Antiquing, looking for that broken piece to incorporate into one of my designs, or finding a real gem. It catches your eye and the seller is unsuspecting that the piece has rare vintage swarovski crystals by the clasp. Don't pass up the jewelry table at an Estate Sale, you may just find a piece of old rare art!
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Brights

Brights

Brights to lighten up your day ~ lampwork beads purchased from a glass bead artisan whose receipt I lost - so I can't tell you who made the beads. So whoever you are and you happen to stop by and have a look see - please drop me a line so I can say thank you again, as these beads were so easy to incorporate in to this bracelet you see here.
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My Heart

My Heart

The Heart on this bracelet is all mine, someone handcrafted it for me as an ROAK!

I haven't made a bracelet for a long while, been making beads ~

Never have I ever made a bracelet to fit me the first try!

I did it!

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That Girl

That Girl

Simply yet Elegant with "That Girl" Amber Ballard lampwork luster's!
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My Quiet Mind...

My Quiet Mind...

Quiet time is hard to find these days. Welcome to my gallery of "My Quiet Mind" When the phone is not ringing - Outlook is not dinging, & the Mom isn't the Mom - she becomes "The Artist" - this is what comes from my quiet mind - enjoy.
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Just 4 Liz

Just 4 Liz

Elizabeth Long - I can't tell you how many disk beads I have of hers - my purchases from Liz go way way back - I even have a LizLong ~ "BeadBox ~

I made this for her..
JV

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Coffee Anyone!

Coffee Anyone!

Stayed up all night making this bracelet, drank too much coffee I guess!
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~Left-Overs~

~Left-Overs~

What to do? *Scratches Head* Looks at mess.."She Simplifies" One bead at a time - this time...
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Hue's of Green & Such

Hue's of Green & Such

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Gallery of Pearls and Such.

Gallery of Pearls and Such.

Diamonds are a girls best friend! But, pearls and gemstones make it easy!
My gallery of mixed media double and triple strand jewelry.

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Justvonna
It's Just Me ~ Just Vonna ~ never stopping to take a break, even when I walk in the woods!



Vonna Maslanka
284 Bunting Court
Deerfield IL 60015 US
http://www.justvonna.com
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