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rings with blings
I made these 3 rings today.
I was inspired bu my daughter, Isabella after she
expressed how excited she was when I told her
I wanted to make...
I was inspired bu my daughter, Isabella after she
expressed how excited she was when I told her
I wanted to make...
Components: Artistic Wire Silver and or Pink ga. 20
Purple Amythest Small Nugget Chips
Faceted Oval Blue Topaz
Round Purple Flourite
Violet Tendril Earrings
I always have a problem with earrings, because I love big jewelry. Big earrings tend to be a little heavy on the ears, so I often end up just...
October Sun Earrings
As I said with my other lucite flower earrings, I love big jewelry, but when it comes to making earrings, heavy doesn't always agree with my ears....
Spring Green
Well, I just thought the green was appropriate for spring and it was very elegant.
Components: Done on 1.5 metallic mint leather cord, ladderstitched the way I have done in the past(check out my other wrap bracelets on this site), Peridot gems, pearls, topaz, shiny rondelles, and the some moonstones and green faceted gems.
Pod Collage Necklace
The inspiration for this necklace was actually my mom. I had her birthday quickly approaching and wanted to make a great necklace that she could...
Fiber Tendrils Lily Earrings
I love making coils and then messing up their perfect shape. I feel like it better represents what we see in nature. The colorful WoolyWire makes...
Ancient Waters Cuff
I found this cuff in my studio that I had been using to experiment with patinas and instantly thought of how I would love to wrap it in leather and...
Metal Bouquet Cuff
This cuff is beautiful on its own, but as usual I found myself thinking about what it was missing … more flowers! By simply enlarging the holes in...
Zig Zag Bracelet
This is a design provided to us by TierraCast designed by Tracy Gonzales.
When I saw all of these great components geared towards leather I...
When I saw all of these great components geared towards leather I...
Studded Leather Cuff
When there is a blank surface I am going to fill it with something and this stitched leather cuff was no different. However, I didn't want to go...
Braided Suede Wrap Bracelet
Soft, simple, wrapping, easy to stack with other bracelets, cool enough to stand on its own - these are all the things I love about this bracelet...
A Burst of Sunshine
Found something similar on the beadshop site. It is my first 5 wrap beaded bracelet. Now I know why they are so expensive. Took me some hours.
Components: Sundance Red Leather 1.5MM cord, 4MM perals, copper rondelles and carnelian beads with a sort of rectangle button.
Rhodonite Delight
Rhodonite, pink peony and pistachio are combined on memory wire for an elegant look.
Components: Rhodonite nuggets or lima's Rhodonite wheels 6x15 (20), LIMA Products: Rhodonite rounds or small chips (30), Pistachio Pearls 4mm(32) 6mm(5) 8mm(12), Pink Peony faceted bicones 4mm(10) 6mm(18), TOHO crystal (w/ Hot Pink lining) Treasure #1 seedbeads (22), Memory Wire, Headpins(3), JumpRing (1)
Shaggy Loops Earrings
This set of earrings uses the Shaggy Loops weave and includes easy-to-follow instructions.
Shaggy Loops Bracelet
This bracelet uses the shaggy loops weave and includes easy-to-follow instructions.
Helm Bracelet
This bracelet uses the Helm (or Parallel) weave and includes easy-to-follow instructions.
Swarovski Crystal Bracelet
This is one of my very favorite types of bracelets to make. They are simple and look elegant if you don't look at the tape it is on(I was trying to...
Components: This was made with purple metallic leather cord, tanzanite swarovski crystals, waxed linen(Purple I believe), and button of your choice.
Robin in the Tree Necklace
The colors for this piece are inspired by the melted collage of color on the focal leaf (I used the Melting Pot to emboss it). The Humble Beads...
Favorite Teal Deal
This may be a bit blurry and I apologize for it. I tried desperately to buy these Muddy Spring Beads. Kevin said they had gotten them by mistake...
Components: I used Turqoise leather cord 1.5MM and they only had 6MM beads so I wasn't able to gradually use the 4MM first and then go on to the 6MM, however, I think I will remake it and I do have another bead in 4MM which will go with the design. The button is a ceramic turquoise one and I also thought it may look good with a shell button.
Drift wood Treasure
This is another wrap bracelet which my daughter decided to keep. I displayed it so it would remind me of where I picked up the Driftwood(on the...
Components: Again, I used the brown leather cord 1.4mm and I believe the beads I used were Feldspar 6mm but when you make a bracelet such as this you should begin with a 4MM bead and then continue with the 6 MM and end with another 4MM. And the button is a Leaf style round button.
Aluminum Chic
My customers love of my recent use of aluminum for jewelry inspired me to create these neclaces using the hammered aluminum chain and aluminum jump...
Components: Aluminum chain, 12 ga. aluminum wire, 18 ga. aluminum wire, 6mm aluminum jump rings.
Onyx Flower cuff bracelet tutorial
Happy New Year to all my fellow Limabeaders! Hope you enjoy this tutorial. I tried to make it as simple and clear as possible.
Components: Adirondack Sunset Orange Alcohol Ink 15ml, Adirondack Wild Plum Alcohol Ink 15ml, E-6000 adhesive, Crafter's Pick - The Ultimate! Glue, Lacy's Stiff Stuff beading foundation, Ultra Suede backing, Bronze cuff blank, TOHO Metallic Moss Round 11/0 Seed Bead, TOHO Metallic Moss Round 15/0 Seed Bead, TOHO Montana Blue (with Oxblood Lining) Round 11/0 Seed Bead, TOHO Opaque Oxblood Round 15/0 Seed Bead, TOHO Rainbow Light Sapphire (with Opaque Teal Lining) Round 11/0 Seed Bead, TOHO Higher Metallic Frosted Carnival Round 11/0 Seed Bead, Oxblood Crystal Faceted Rondelle 4mm, TOHO One-G Thread
Sparkling Silver
Silver.Sparkle of the beads.Necklace and earrings
Components: Czech Bohemian glass seed beads with the silver linning : clear, 2 very light shades of pink. Silver plated findings and chain.
Let It Snow Necklace
By Tracy Gonzales - The twinkle of those pave beads is like moonlight reflecting off of freshly fallen snow.
Let It Snow Earrings
By Tracy Gonzales - Oh the weather outside is frightful, but these earrings are so delightful!
Double Love Pave Sparkle on Leather
I was sitting around the house wearing one of my pave bracelets and thought to myself I wonder what would happen if I tried stringing the Pave onto...
One Acorn Necklace
The acorn serves as a statement of strength, potential in life, and perseverance. This necklace is a really easy way to give someone something...
Moon & Stars Keepsake Locket Necklace
I made a similar necklace as this for my sister last year. She loves it! Using the fabulous Patricia Healey locket makes this necklace a little...
Pure Love Kiddie Necklace
I love seeing kids express themselves with jewelry. My twin toddler nephews each wear a necklace I made out of leather cord and a couple small lake...
Botswana Silk Shamballa Bracelet
I love the beige knotting cord... it's the perfect neutral for bracelets if I want to be able to wear it with everything. I chose 3 pave beads with...
Southwest Sunset Bib Necklace
This is one of those projects I wanted to do for a long time. I had all the components picked out and just sitting in a jar on my desk … are you...
Remember Me Beads
My boyfriend is going away to drive long haul, and I wanted him to have things to inspire him, bring good luck and remember me, of course.
Components: Gun metal chain, skull and howlite beads, holy medal, and charms
QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
A NATIVE QUEEN SCENE. I'M PART APACHE SO MY STYLE IS IN ME. I LOVE RED/BLACK ESPECIALLY STYLED TOGETHER. YOU CAN DO LOTS WITH RED & BLACK.
Components: GOLD SPECIALTY SPACER BEADS, FOLD OVER COPPER CRIMPS (8x2mm), SATIN HAMILTON GOLD PLATED FOLDOVER CRIMP (8x2.5mm), SMALL BLACK ONYX SQUARE BEADS, BLACK ROUND BONE BEADS (10mm), (2) 2 1/2" EYE PINS, (2)(4mm) GOLD PLATED JUMP RINGS, 2 (5mm) BLACK JUMP RINGS, GOLD PLATED EARRING HOOKS (style of earring hooks optional).
Memories of Fall
By now you should all know how much I love bracelets... making them, wearing them, stacking them, and buying them from other artists. These memory...
Paper Wheels
I think as soon as I saw these paper beads for the first time I knew I had to put them into earrings. Unfortunately I really wanted to use the...
Ear Cuff with Tutorial
Another ear cuff with a skull. Black wire makes it a good Halloween cuff.
I've also included instructions for anyone who wants to give it a try.
I've also included instructions for anyone who wants to give it a try.
Components: black craft wire, pewter skull and cross bones
DIY Button Bracelet
I have a ton of buttons and I just thought that I would try making a bracelet with some of the buttons. I love to experiment with different...
Components: 1 Button for your closure, Variety of buttons with 4 holes, Copper chain, 2 Strands of hemp cord approximately 30”
in length, 32 Seed beads
Sunshine Leather Cuff
I really wanted to experiment with alcohol inks on my new leather cuff. Once I started I just loved the effect that it gave me, but it was calling...
Chatter
on “Butterfly Dance”:“Very intriguing. This piece just has so much going on! I don't think I could do…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Nancy's back with another beautiful bracelet. Copper & green...perfect.…” read »
on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“Very pretty! The blue is so saturated and vibrant.…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Yay! What a great neighbor! I especially like the 1st pair w/ the patina and the…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Stunning!!…” read »
on “Yellow Dragonfly”:“Where did my capital "I's" go??? They were there when I was typing...why would they turn…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I totally understand...but sometimes i let it sit for awhile where i cant see it. Then…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ditto ditto everyone else. Love that hammered copper focal!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Wow lucky you! I would probably get into doing metal working if I got that as…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“The bead weaving part is awesome. The whole necklace is very different and I like that.…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“P.S.--its so hard to tell in the pics what color the stones in the pendant are--they…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Beadinggma: the metal in this piece is antique gold color. I got the pendant on…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is just lovely! I love the design, especially the bead weaving...well done!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“FYI...I decided to host a little give away of a wire wrapped briolette necklace on my…” read »
on “Aurora Damask”:“About the swellegant patinas.. not hard just difficult to determine when you are done letting it…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks, ladies! If you do give the tutorial a try out and have a minute…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“Beautiful pendant and chain goes well with design. What kind of metal is it?…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Thanks Deb, nice to know you know how I feel about a redo. I am…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Love this green with copper. Awesome!…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Love the new shapes, Nancy. This gift will be keeping you busy for quite awhile!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Beautiful!! I just went & looked at your tute. While I haven't tried it yet I…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Oooh, I love the look of that wire against the glass. It makes me think of…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Great colors…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“LOVE IT!!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I do like it. Not as much as the blue but aqua blue is my fave…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“Lovely set!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Pretty!…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“FABULOUS!!!
…” read »- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“These are pretty!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“LOVELY!…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“LOvely !…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“These are adorable!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Love this Nancy!…” read »
