Goofy new Heart design

[Diane Woodall]

I was making purple hearts this weekend and wanted to make something that wasn't so...well...serious. Something to really put a smile on their faces. Then it occurred to me that a SMILE would put a smile on their faces. So here is my first attempt.

I have a lot of refining to do before I'm satisfied, but they were so much fun to make that I'm sure that over time I'll work out the details.

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[rosebud101]

Love the hearts!

[beadsbybrat]

fantastic!!

[Elizabeth Beads]

:lol:

[Diane Woodall]

Thanks guys. When I think what those little ones go through, it feels good to be able to make something that makes them smile.

[Bobeche]

Those are Awesome! I'm sure the kiddos will love them!

[mewsicmama]

What a terrific idea, and love the execution too!

[Lea Zinke]

Adorable, Diane!=D>=D>=D>

[limelightlampworks]

As a Speech Therapist, I Love them!

[Lorraine Chandler]

NOT goofy at all. They brought a huge smile to my face the instant I saw them.
Luv em':biggrin:

[Sheila D.]

Me too...I love 'em!

[Diane Woodall]

Thanks so much! I was even thinking of putting a CZ into one tooth. Make them even more fun. :)

[Melinda]

love them!

[barbbbeads]

Fantastic idea! No doubt they will love them.

[PittsGlass]

Great idea. I can't think of anyone who could resist smiling right along with them!

[theglasszone]

So cute and wonderful! I love them Diane! I'm sure the kids will too! :) Love the purple base/frit also...

[Diane Woodall]

Thanks so much. DeAnne, the base is CIM Heffalump with Beadgoodies Mystic frit. One of my favorite color combos.

[Ness]

They're wonderful :D

[Flamin' Francesca]

Really awesome!

[tweeky clothespin]

Absolutely too cute!!

[melody]

Awwww too cute..... The kids will luv 'em

[patienthand]

adorable

[sansan239s]

OMGosh, Diane! I LOVE your new smiley heart design. I can just see the kids now! Excellent!!

[judi]

just darling!

[theglasszone]

...I was even thinking of putting a CZ into one tooth... :)

Oh my gosh, now you HAVE to! :) And thanks for the color recipe! I have some of that heffalump around here somewhere...:-k

[Ms. Booger]

These are completely fabulous and perfect. Congratulations on an outstanding design idea for the occasion.

[Beadanna]

NOT goofy at all. They brought a huge smile to my face the instant I saw them.
Luv em':biggrin:

Same here! How can you keep from smiling when you look at them?

[lenora]

I think they are perfect! The smile fits the meaning of the purple heart perfectly!!! That's exactly how they feel when they get that purple heart.

[Diane Woodall]

Thanks so much for the encouraging words. I plan on making a lot more of them when time allows, maybe even trying a few with crooked teeth or an overbite. Just need to sketch it all out to see how I could do it. I also thought it would be cute to put some animal faces on the beads...cats, dogs, teddy bears. It's tough when you're over 50 and you have to try and think like a kid. :)

[Beadanna]

It's tough when you're over 50 and you have to try and think like a kid. :)

Ah no it's not Diane!

[Diane Woodall]

Anna, I love the way you think. \\:D/ I guess I should have said for THIS 50+ year old it's hard to think like a kid. I wish I had your creativity sometimes! Send me some ideas any time you want. :love:

[Beadanna]

They're out there in the ether Diane - you just have to reach out and they're yours too! :biggrin:
And you're not short of creativity - those smiles really are uplifting. . .

[xtweeksx]

Love em!! Children will adore them :-)

[glasshobbit]

How bout braces :)

[Diane Woodall]

I thought about braces, but BOC doesn't want any silver on the surface. Plus, I'm not sure how I'd do it. Any suggestions? Sounds like a cool idea if I can pull it off.

[Carols Glass]

Those smiles will surely make the kids smile.

I was just thinking earlier I would make some monkeys with those happy smiles!

[Tillie]

Braces come in all colors now. My grandson's are bright blue! A friend's daughter had purple braces!


Could you put tiny dots on each tooth then connect them with a thin line? That would look like braces.

[Diane Woodall]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm, that might actually work. Might have to give that a try. Thanks! :)

[ginger2]

These are fantastic, Diane!\\:D/ As always, your work is outstanding!=D> (for those of you who don't know Diane personally, she's a terrific giving and helpful person and I'm honored to be her friend.:grin:)
Those hearts really rock!
Big hugs,
ginger

[Diane Woodall]

Thanks Sparkle (Ginger). Hugs back at ya. Let's see...how many beads did you make for BOC last year? 5000?

[Debbie Sims]

Diane, You made my day! I'm still laughing!

[Pat]

Diane, those are so creative the kids will love them.

[Diane Woodall]

Aw, thanks Debbie and Pat. Hopefully it will make the kids feel better.

[Sadie Mae]

adorable--nice job!!

[carolinesbeads]

You could do a simple grey encased in steel grey and drawn into a thin stringer I think that might look metalic. I love the braces idea! Such cute hearts.

[angelique_redhead]

Opaque grey in thin stringers would probably work. :love: Angelique

I thought about braces, but BOC doesn't want any silver on the surface. Plus, I'm not sure how I'd do it. Any suggestions? Sounds like a cool idea if I can pull it off.

[VRichele]

i tell my husband all the time that he makes my heart smile... this is perfect!