Designs by Ali
Love in the Time of Pearls
I love the size and muted earth tones available in the shell pearls. As soon as I saw them I envisioned a soft gold chain mixed with the shibuichi...
Rustic Peace Cuff
I was really looking forward to using the alcohol inks on a cuff. Here's what I ended up with.
Frog Pond Single Wrap Bracelet
I chose to do this bracelet in one color so that it could easily be stacked with other bracelets. plus I LOVE the turquoise color of the Russian...
Full Day 2-Wrap Bracelet
I love brandy opal, and have actually been carrying a bag of red leather and brandy opal 6mm round beads around with me for about 2 months. I...
Flying Home 3-Wrap Bracelet
I had this image in my head of birds flying home against a beautiful blue green sky. The multi aquamarine played in perfectly representing the sky...
Curse of Loving Fall Necklace
This necklace is cursed. I wanted to make a piece that incorporated metal that I had stitched together along with the concept of fall leaves. I...
Bird's Nest Christmas Ornament
I thought it would be fun to try and make a bird's nest that is made out of a material that can be manipulated like wire, while adding in elements...
Witches Brew Bracelet
Green and black smoke swirling from a cast iron post as a playful witch is busy brewing a spell for candies to fall from the sky. The tektite and...
Weathered Coastal Necklace
The inspiration for this piece came from childhood memories of the New England coastline - fishing nets, rocks shores, grasses, the sunlight on the...
In Chains Necklace
I had my wheels turning for this piece ever sense Melanie showed me the pictures of these pieces. I wanted this necklace to look rich and dark and...
A Good Day Necklace
Our daughter Payton used to make us read this book called "A Good Day." It is a series of events that occur in different parts of this little...
Castaway Beaded Macrame Bracelet
My inspiration for this bracelet was the California coast. Rocky, Pacific blues, mossy greens with some hip gunmetals. Using a sliding square knot...
Vampire Droplets Wrap Bracelet
I wanted to go for a playful spooky vampire bracelet, with oversized "blood" drops and soft silk ribbon. The placement of the drops is intentional....
Boo! Charm Bracelet
We have 2 small kids that tend to scare easily, so when it comes to Halloween we have to be a bit more playful these days. Melanie at Earthenwood...
Fall Bouquet Necklace
For this piece, I was inspired by a walk I took with Payton last week. We were leaf collecting, the sky was deep blue and the air had that familiar...
At the Beach Keepsake Necklace
My inspiration for this piece was the time Payton and Gable spent at my Aunt Jackie's on Anna Maria Island. My sister brought out her twin boys...
Industrial Corsage Wrap Bracelet
This pinwheels by Jangles are fantastic. I have used them in the past as connectors and as something for a lobster clasp to hook on to. They...
Magenta Twilight Wrap Bracelet
As soon as I saw Heather's bracelet focals at the Bead and Button show I wanted to make a wrap bracelet. I wanted to use either leather or ribbon...
Key to My Heart Ribbon Necklace
I was in my studio flipping an Earthenwood pendant around in my hand while contemplating what to make with the new silk ribbons we had just gotten...
Natural Disco Earrings
These earrings are part of a series of earrings I have put together called "Non-Identical Twins". In this series, I explore how to make earrings...
