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Published: 2006-03-24 08:49:23 +0000 UTC; Views: 6243; Favourites: 127; Downloads: 1628
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Description Commercially available turtle form (but have no idea where I got it), it's stuffed with sand. Beaded with size 11 seed beads using embroidery, brick stitch, and peyote. Design was on the fly, pattern original. The top of the shell flips up although it's attached at the top center. Top was completed first; underneath done later. Completed Feb 2006.

It's very heavy although it's small. Fits in the palm of my hand. A fun piece to do because I had to think on the fly while trying to figure out the pattern without a pattern.
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Comments: 106

quexthemyuu [2007-12-20 01:38:01 +0000 UTC]

Farking beautiful -- bloody brilliant.

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pralinkova-princezna [2007-07-13 20:12:57 +0000 UTC]

That is breathtaking and very unique. Well deserved DD!!

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UndergroundRacer57 [2007-03-01 18:05:04 +0000 UTC]

that..is flipping...AMAZING!! I saw it on the DD on the front page and I had to see it bigger. I'm so impressed by the amount of beadwork on this, I can't imagine how one can do this. ...especially without a pattern. It's beautiful

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nniccals [2006-12-03 17:38:37 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant work, I love the sparkly colours and the face underneath the figure.

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Mystikka [2006-10-28 22:31:50 +0000 UTC]

These are reallllly cute, if you're selling some hit me up...

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harmdavis [2006-07-16 23:17:14 +0000 UTC]

your turtle is fantastic, it must have taken you along time to make because of the beads. I haven't posted any of my work yet, been too busy working. I sew, knit, cross stitch and some other things. Keep up the good work!!!!

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vivage In reply to harmdavis [2006-07-18 00:02:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Harmdavis! yeah, it took a little time, but it was so fun the whole while.

Do post your work, I've found everyone here at DA to be generous and encouraging to our art. I also sew, knit (easy things) cross stitch (although it's been a few yrs), crochet and generally do anything that strikes my fancy.

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Karma021 [2006-06-27 20:10:01 +0000 UTC]

It's really amazing!

Congratulations in your DD!!!

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vivage In reply to Karma021 [2006-06-28 14:38:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Karma! Getting a DD has been fab because I get to meet new peeps and explore their work!

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Chantaln [2006-06-17 07:37:43 +0000 UTC]

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vivage In reply to Chantaln [2006-06-24 21:32:24 +0000 UTC]

Chantal,

Thank you so much for the applause, the recommendation and everything. It gives me great pleasure to know that you enjoyed it. I've only just begun showing my stuff publically so it gives me great confidence and inspiration that so many peopole have enjoyed what I've put up on DA.

And hey, I'll be watching your work as well...Nice beadwork, nice graphics.
xo

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Chantaln In reply to vivage [2006-06-25 16:37:26 +0000 UTC]

oh you are so very welcome! I'm glad your turtle was featured, its just gorgeous and I wanted everyone to see it! and thank you for your kind words, I'll be watching you too, I can't wait to see what else you make!

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vivage In reply to Chantaln [2006-06-26 02:15:50 +0000 UTC]

LOL, now the pressure is on! Well, thats good because it keeps me hopping and playing with stuff to do!

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Chantaln In reply to vivage [2006-06-26 06:09:48 +0000 UTC]

yes it does

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Dream-Razor [2006-06-17 05:30:08 +0000 UTC]

AWESOME!

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vivage In reply to Dream-Razor [2006-06-26 02:06:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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drowning-slowly [2006-06-17 04:11:45 +0000 UTC]

where did you get the matte seed beads for the skin?

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vivage In reply to drowning-slowly [2006-06-24 23:45:54 +0000 UTC]

I'm pretty sure they are made by Danica and I think I got them at a close out sale at a Joanne's superstore. They are actually very good quality, uniform in size. I wish I could give you a number or color for them but I no longer have that info.

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drowning-slowly In reply to vivage [2006-06-25 01:30:55 +0000 UTC]

I do jewelry so I dont really need skin tones , I'd just never seen matte ones and was kinda curious

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vivage In reply to drowning-slowly [2006-06-26 02:14:47 +0000 UTC]

You don't use any beads in your jewelry? The matte beads are fab with silverlined beads. Cool way to add texture to any jewelry.

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drowning-slowly In reply to vivage [2006-06-26 02:23:10 +0000 UTC]

hmm...I'll try it
limited budget kills but ^-^ oh well

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saffronscarf [2006-06-17 03:37:19 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow! I remember those turtles! They never lasted long with me, they always got a hole and the sand gradually trickled out. XD Did you sew the beads directly onto the turtle, or is this just a shell in the same shape? Either way, it's stupendous. I love the colors and all those beautiful swirls. The face reminds me of Cirque du Soleil, with all their fantastic and whimsical costumes. Lovely work, and congrats on the DD!

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vivage In reply to saffronscarf [2006-06-24 23:53:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comments. Ya'll have made me giddy!

I did both, embroidered directly onto the turtle and did brick stitch that overlays the turtle: only connected to one another by each bead, not by the fabric. The feet are embroidered, the face is brickstitch and only connected at the edges. THe top is also all brickstitch and not connected except at the very top/center.

Now, if only I could find a place to get more sand filled turtles.

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saffronscarf In reply to vivage [2006-06-25 23:48:49 +0000 UTC]

Ahh, very cool, very cool.

I've seen those sand animals floating around in places... I saw a bunch of sand lizards and dragons at a candy store in the Palisades Mall in New York. Can't remember if there were turtles, but you could probably find them in souvenir or gift shops, or even in catalogues. They used to be everywhere when I was younger...

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vivage In reply to saffronscarf [2006-06-26 02:17:55 +0000 UTC]

I've seen lots of the forms in beach cities but dang, most of them are made of fabulous irridescent fabric and cost a ton. Although now that I think of it, maybe adding beads to add to the irridescence of them would be fun. Thanks for the great idea!

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saffronscarf In reply to vivage [2006-06-26 02:38:31 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! I can't wait to see what you do with irridescent critters.

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truemarmalade [2006-06-17 03:17:00 +0000 UTC]

Way too many beads, wonderful work you've done!

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vivage In reply to truemarmalade [2006-06-26 01:49:52 +0000 UTC]

Way too many beads is right! THanks.

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Liathe [2006-06-17 00:49:17 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that's so creative and beautiful! I love the colours and the fact that your pattern just evolved as you worked. It really is a lovely pattern. The face on the bottom is really nice as well.

Also, it's very cute! ^_^

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vivage In reply to Liathe [2006-06-26 01:51:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. I think me turtle is cute too. And way fun to figure out how to do the patterns on it.

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Maladenoir [2006-06-17 00:47:09 +0000 UTC]

Peyote, huh? Awesome.

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vivage In reply to Maladenoir [2006-06-26 01:56:35 +0000 UTC]

Yup and a couple of other stitches, not quite as decriptive as peyote.

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d3m0ni0 [2006-06-17 00:36:30 +0000 UTC]

why the DD says it's 3d?

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vivage In reply to d3m0ni0 [2006-06-26 02:11:15 +0000 UTC]

Yup, you can hold it in your hand.

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ohnojaylo In reply to d3m0ni0 [2006-06-17 00:57:05 +0000 UTC]

it's not 2D art, you can hold it in your hand?

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d3m0ni0 In reply to ohnojaylo [2006-06-17 08:34:47 +0000 UTC]

what's your problem?

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decision-pear [2006-06-16 22:36:56 +0000 UTC]

Wow, truly colourful! I really like it.

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vivage In reply to decision-pear [2006-06-26 02:05:32 +0000 UTC]

thank you.

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LeannanSidhe [2006-06-16 22:22:51 +0000 UTC]

This is lovely and so detailed! Definitely deserved a DD!!!

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vivage In reply to LeannanSidhe [2006-06-26 02:04:58 +0000 UTC]

Ah, thank you. It's pretty fun to get a DD.

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AngryUnit [2006-06-16 22:12:52 +0000 UTC]

That's really clever! I see those sand turtles and sand lizards all the time. Never in a million years would I think of something that cool.

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vivage In reply to AngryUnit [2006-06-26 02:04:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, so now you've got the idea go make one! Come on! Create!

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3vil-Bunny [2006-06-16 21:58:26 +0000 UTC]

I applaud your craftsmanship, your patience and your feeling for estheticaly pleasing. Bravo!

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vivage In reply to 3vil-Bunny [2006-06-26 02:03:24 +0000 UTC]

Hey, thanks for the bravo and the comments!
(\ /)
( . .)
C('')('') That's one cute bunny you did.

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3vil-Bunny In reply to vivage [2006-06-26 21:17:01 +0000 UTC]

Not mine, copy-pasted it from someone else .

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aquasnake [2006-06-16 21:47:51 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely amazing!! The work that must've went into this, colorful and very appealing to the eyes Fantastic work! it looks gorgeous!

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vivage In reply to aquasnake [2006-06-26 02:02:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Aquasnake, yeah, a few hours did go into it.

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crazed-fangirl [2006-06-16 21:21:14 +0000 UTC]

You're amazing! I'm far too chicken to try anything that complex...

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vivage In reply to crazed-fangirl [2006-06-26 02:10:22 +0000 UTC]

Don't be chicken! Nothing ventured, nothing gained right? Come on, create!

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crazed-fangirl In reply to vivage [2006-06-26 05:07:17 +0000 UTC]

Weeeellll.... I DO have a few things screaming that they need to be covered in beads... And that tambour hook I've had lying around for a year has been asking for me to try again at it...
But how did you affix your beads? Did you couch them on?

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