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HBBH 3.5: A Very Merry Unbirthday Party!

Marlene and Shelley just couldn't wait for HBBH4, so they slipped in another blog party swap and hop!  A Very Merry Unbirthday!  Paired up with partners we were to exchange bling in our partner's birthstone color(s).  My partner for this party is Ali McCarthy, Northwoods Creative Studio.  My birthday month is February and my birthstone is amethyst.  Ali made this fantastic kumihimo necklace featuring a gorgeous focal lampwork that she made!


This necklace reminds me of...February winters.  So cozy and warm.  It goes great with my sweaters.  Thank you Ali.

Here is what I sent to Ali...Uh oh.  In my haste to send Ali's unbirthday gift, I forgot to take a picture.  Well, she is first up on the party list, so visit her blog to see pictures.  Ali also has an Etsy shop!


Ali McCarthy

Alicia Marinache

Anzia Parks

Audrey Belanger

Cheri Reed

Cheryl Dunham

Chris Eisenberg

Christine Schlicht

Cynthia Machata

D Lynne Bowland

Dyanne Everett-Cantrell

Gina Hockett

Ginger Bishop

Gloria Allen

Janeen Burlingame

Joana Perez Stribel

Lori Schneider

Mary Govaars

Mischelle Fanucchi

Paula Gaskill

Renetha Stanziano

Robin Reed

Sherry Baun

Shirley Moore


Thank you for stopping by, and don't be shy with the comments!




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  1. love love love the necklace :)

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  2. What a cool necklace! I love using eyelash yarn in kumi, it gives such a great texture. And a focal made just for you, how cool!

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  3. What a unique and beautiful necklace! Love the focal, too! Great party!

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  4. How fun! Love the fuzzy fringe.
    Janeen Burlingame

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  5. Beautiful piece: it sure makes one feel warm and fuzzy. :)

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  6. Oh that is so different and sure it will keep you warm on a chilly day. So glad you had such fun with our little surprise party.

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  7. I love the fuzziness of your necklace! Pretty! Happy Unbirthday!

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  8. What a pretty piece...the lampwork beads is to die for..and all in purple (my new fav color!) Now let me go see what you made...

    Thanks for coming to the party, make sure to go to http://www.marshellswaps.blogspot.com to find out about the party goodie bag you have coming your way! ~ Shelley

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  9. Wonderful!!! I'm not sure but I think someone called that type of yarn "eyelash" yarn? I love it, It look fun and cozy and wonderful!!! Great focal! Have a Blessed Day!

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  10. Nice piece, looks like it would be very gentle on the neck. I like the colors.

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