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Butterfly Gem
This is my other gift for my Mom. She likes hummingbirds, dragonflies & butterflies. The labradorite was from a generous friend. I made the...
Components: Labradorite cylinders & flat horse eye(?). Amazonite & black tourmaline rondells. Silver bumpy beads. Silver butterflies and danglies. Amazonite chips (LB easter bracelet).
Dragonflies in Flight
My Mom's Mother's Day gift. Believe it or not this pendant was only $2.70!!! The aqua ceramic beads, flower & rondell, were both $1.00 strands. I...
Components: Ceramic Dragonfly Pendant. Aqua Ceramic Flower Beads. Aqua Ceramic Rondells. Aqua & Brown Seed Beads. Vintaj Brass Dragonfly. Wood Dragonfly Bead. Brass Beadcaps, jump rings, chain & wire.
Happy Dance!
Second bezel set stone project for class. I think I held my breath the whole time I was soldering The sterling silver swirls were made from 14...
Components: Sterling silver and turquoise cabochons
Copper Florals
Used brand new brass texture plates to emboss die cut copper discs. Domed, patinaed, tumbled, and waxed to a shine. Crafted a ear wire with...
Components: copper sheet and wire, ceramic and copper beads
Big Blue Agate
I've always loved the blue in a blue Agate..and I've always loved Dupioni Silk ribbon. I thought the color of the ribbon enhanced the blue Agate.
Components: large faceted blue Agate, Dupioni silk ribbon, blue Haze Fire Agate 12mm, some ringy brass chain and a large brass hook. Everything but the large Agate and silk ribbon from LB.I forgot to add the dangles on the bottom..blue pearl, crystal and a Sodalite
Swans Of Love.. Handmade..OOAK..Denim Lapis Lazuli... Earrings
Swans of Love... Wear them or gift them, but what ever you do,
these earrings will make a fantastic Fashion statement with anyones attire....
these earrings will make a fantastic Fashion statement with anyones attire....
Components: Silver filled 18Ga. wire, 3, mm, 4mm silver beads, 10mm Denim Lapis Lazuli beads, Fishhook Earwires
Handmade OOAK...Handforged "Cupid's Arrow" Bracelet
I know Valentine's day is over, but LOVE is always here to stay...
I named this Lil Beauty "Cupid's Arrow" because we all know that Valentine's...
I named this Lil Beauty "Cupid's Arrow" because we all know that Valentine's...
Components: 18ga. copper wire, 14ga. Aluminum wire, handforged the arrow, 20ga. copper wire, 22 ga. silver wire, 6mm Swarovski Siam AB Red crystals, 4mm Swarovski "Marguerite" clear crystals
OOAK... Hand Forged Copper ..HEART IN HAND..Necklace
OOAK..aka..one of a kind... hand forged copper ""HAND"" that I shaped and hand forged out of copper wire.
I used 4mm Ruby Red AB and Colbalt Blue...
I used 4mm Ruby Red AB and Colbalt Blue...
Components: copper wire, silver, swarovski crystals, handmade glass beads, aluminum chain
Sedona Dreams
Mixing some different elements, kind of a 'punk center with turquoise howlite beads and chain & link sections. A friend of mine went to Sedona...
Components: copper blank, patina, copper wire, turquoise howlite rondelles, copper links
Mokume' Patina
Anyone that has dabbled with poly clay might know what mokume gane is, and how the effect is achieved. I won't go into in here...other than to say...
Components: Copper oval blank, LB flower beads, LB leaf beads, magatama beads.
Mysterious
The simple joy of pounding on metal! LOL
Components: Arte metal rounds, Vintaj patina in gold, copper, and verdigris, mystic black pearls.
Pretty in Pink
I was making a necklace when I put together the combo of the quartz, pearls and turquoise. It was right for that piece, but this bracelet came...
Components: Rose Quartz, African Turquoise, freshwater pearls, brass toggle clasp, brass beads, brass leaf charm, vintaj patina
Red Cowboy Angel Bracelet
On a bracelet form I curved the Mythical Wing to sit on the wrist. Punched a 2nd hole at the opposite end of the Wing. Painted the wing with Ruby...
Components: LB, Brass Mythical Wing, Gunmetal Elongated Oval Chain
black lobster clasp, 22 gauge black wire and 3 small lamp work beads.
Wings of a Butterfly
I wanted to try the Vintaj Patina I had, so I got this butterfly..from LB..along with the chain and purple enamel links from C-Koop. I think it...
Components: Vintaj brass butterfly, patina, Amethyst, Sodalite, assorted glass beads and brass chain.
FUN
A good friend of my loves odd earrings. These came about while I was watching a movies. Wish I could tell you more. The reason why I love them is...
Components: Sky Blue Pearls, white seed beads #15
My Rainbow
A fun rainbow of color! A kumihimo created with multi-colored shell heishi bead. I love kumihimo braiding! It is so relaxing, I just sorta go to my...
Components: Multi-colored 7x4mm shell heishi beads, magnetic clasp
Miles of Pinks
I had already made a 2-wrap of this combo and was curious how far I could stretch the remaining leather and beads. Here's what I came up with. :)...
Components: LB:1.5mm metallic gray leather, 6mm pink opal-almost 2 whole 16 inch strands, pewter button, thread. Stash: Antique pink 6mm bicone Swarovski crystals, satin black diamond 6mm round Swarovski crystal.
A Rose for Jan
My sister picked out this carved agate pendant from my stash for a necklace. I wire wrapped the bail and braided a coordinating kumihimo beaded...
Components: Carved agate pendant, size 11 seed beads, magnetic clasp, gold wire
Watercolor Peacock
I had this dangly brass peacock pendant for awhile, and with the vintage silk ribbon I found the other day, I decided to make a soft,...
Components: Listed above! Check my etsy for more of my work!
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Who's been in my Rose Garden?
Smoky Quartz 8mm Rondelles, Smoky Quartz Briolette, attached to copper discs with black 22 gauge wire. The discs were run thru the BIGkick with...
Components: Smoky Quartz briolettes and roundelles, copper discs, (rest of list from LB) BIGkick, Vintaj deco emboss die Nouveau Roses, Vintaj Earth Patina, Vintaj sealer, silver plated ear wires.
The Heart of the Matter
I loved these big ceramic Greek beads and I wanted to do them justice...then I saw the ceramic heart and thought the two would do well together....
Components: Greek ceramic beads, wine leather, three lampwork beads and silk ribbon.
Molto Dolche!
The Miyuki Drop Fringe matte seed beads colors and idea. Necklace is 18" long...
It is soooooooooo very dolche!
It is soooooooooo very dolche!
Components: Miyuki Drop Fringe seed beads 2.5mm by 3mm.
Toho gold lined 6/0. Silk threads.
22k gold plated cones, s-hooks and findings.
Triangles!
My "boss" who is really a fellow teacher but is the Director of our Academy has taken a position at Tennessee beginning next fall. So ORANGE is her...
Components: LB's Carnelian triangle cut stones -- LOVE LOVE LOVE these!!! Silver heishi and findings.The triangles tend to sit together when displayed for photos. However, they are funky and mobile on the wrist! Cool!!!
Big Spring Willow
This is my entry for the Vintaj Weeping Willow Design Challenge. It was inspired by the time I spent as a child feeding ducks at the duck pond...
Components: Vintaj chain, jump rings, filigree ring, branch, wire, altered blank leaves; Czech glass, Swarovski Crystals
carry that weight
Some years back I bought a wire bending peg board and never used it. I am dusting it off. :-)
Components: Bronze wire (18 gauge) and hand-fabricated brass disks.
twenty eight ways
I am still enjoying trying different techniques and expanding my metal working skills. For this piece, I fabricated the large brass circles by...
Components: Hand fabricated brass disks, pre-fabricated gold-tone links, brass jump rings, gold-tone toggle clasp.
Soft Breeze
I found some vintage silk string and since all I can do is lay around, decided to make a simple necklace using it and a brass leafy tree pendant....
Components: Amazonite Rounds, Dragon Vein Agate Rounds, Vintage Pale Green Silk Ribbon, Olive Swarovski Crystals, Brass Tree Pendant, Vintaj Natural Brass: Filigree Bead Caps, Eyepins, Chain, Jump Rings
Connected to the Trees
I love greens..all shades. Have had this rainforest jasper aka rhyolite donut from LB for quite awhile. When I got the green garnet nuggets I...
Components: 45mm rainforest jasper donut, 10mm green garnet nuggets, 14mm landscape jasper, antique copper pendant bail, antique copper bead caps, TierraCast antique copper heirloom toggle from LB.
Weeping willow and sunshine
Based on my pick with the same title, I made it to enter Vintaj challenge, but at the last moment I was not brave enough to do it.
Components: Willow toggle from Humble Beads, Unicorne beads, matte new jade, Czech glass and an assortment of Vintaj components.
Caribbean fable
The Gaea pendant was my inspiration.
Components: Czech glass rectangles, Amazonite Blk. Tourmaline, copper chain, homemade clasp and the Gaea pendant.
Sweet berries
My first earrings, got the idea from Becky's necklace.
Components: Ruby Agate, brass leaves treated with Swellegant patina, homemade earwires and headpins.
Knots about Beads!
This is another knotted necklace. I like the technique and results, but struggle to make it look different. Let me know what you think, any ideas??
Components: Black chain, beads from LB. Baby bells, and bell flowers, seed beads, and red creek jasper ovals, Czech leaves LB, silver bead caps and gunmetal lobster clasp. I added some bell flower dangles in the middle of the necklace for interest.
Love that Green
I found the chartruse faceted beads and I am bonkers about the color. I added beads from my stash and used a free gift from LB for the bail, it's...
Components: Czech faceted chartruse 8mm glass beads, faceted olive green beads 6mm (LB) and Czech seed beads in wasabi green 6/0 strung on Beadalon wire with a gold toggle clasp. Did I say I love that green??? LOL
Palomino sky
As you know, I love horses! The colour of these pearls reminded me of the Palominos' beautiful blond coat. I have added Sunstone small nuggets, for...
Components: I used 9ct gold wire through the Sunstone beads, (because I like the smooth golden finish) gold filled chain, a golden coloured lobster clasp, golden Hammertone rings, round & oval and gold 'Tuff cord #2 to thread the pearls. (I wanted to use leather but the holes in the pearls were too small, so I compromised and used the gold cord instead !) I added a drop peach pearl and another aquamarine drop in the centre.
Beachcomb Challenge
My daughter went on a school trip yesterday and came home with a large bag of shells and beach combing finds. She handed me a number of (large)...
Components: Sea glass, shells, copper wire, glue, leather cord, glass beads
Rustic Princess
I was trying to figure out what to call this bracelet. It reminds me of an Adirondack afternoon. Jeans, t-shirt kind of day but a day you feel...
Components: Copper Leaf Toggle Clasp
Vintaj Chain, Jump Rings and Wire
Crystals
Copper Wrapped Ceramic Rounds
by the sea
Yes, another recycled beads bracelet! :D
I'm so happy with those beads- they are so fun to work with!
I'm so happy with those beads- they are so fun to work with!
Chatter
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Beautiful design, Deb!…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Great partners for the pendant. I really like how the pendant & coordinating dangles hang from…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Lucky you to get such a great gift! Love the earrings!…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Nancy, these earrings are wonderful! Such a clever idea!
…” read »- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Nancy, you've created another stunning cuff! Love green & copper together!
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on “Pistachio Spring”:“This delicate green necklace is perfect for Spring. Love it!
…” read »- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“Party time! Fabulous cheerful ear rings!
…” read » - on “Country Leaves”:
“Love the copper and leaves. Excellent Design!
…” read » - on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love your bracelets especially the leather one.
…” read » - on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Wow! Those beads are gorgeous! Love the color.
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on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Definitely one of those "why didn't I think of that" ideas...super clever and super cute!…” read »
- on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Classy!
…” read » - on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Super design. Great tree, too!
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on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Exquisite design as well as those gorgeous beads. You did an excellent job. I love…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Fantastic design. Love it!
…” read » - on “Bluebells”:
“Great design! Great flowers, too!
…” read » - on “Totally Teal”:
“Wow! I love all of that teal and it makes a gorgeous bracelet. Great…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Thanks for the suggestion Chelsea. I haven't done much etching so this would be a…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Yes, the wire is dead soft KSD. At 14 gauge anything but dead soft would…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Thanks everybody for all the compliments. I've had this little pendant & the pearls sitting on…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Cute recycle!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“I have this pendant also and I just finished making a necklace with it. It…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“These are cool!…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Those stones look gorgeous, as does your design!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“Love it Deb! That pendant looks great with those pearls.…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“These look like so much fun!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“I wanna come to YOUR house! MY patio needs CPR!…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Oh my goodness, Deb, another of your beautiful creations. I really like that leaf; the 1"…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Dittos to everything said. The miracle of Creation is showcased in your pieces!…” read »
- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“What a fantastic and clever idea!! The name is so fitting; love the colors.…” read »
- on “TY”:
“Love this type of design which allows for the beads/components to stand out. Can this be…” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Absolutely fabulous stones--and the triangular pendant is perfect. Gorgeous piece!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“That pendant is a sensational color. Looks great with the beads you chose. Oh, and kudos…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Exquisite!…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Close....Ottawa! lol! Lucky you living in the city with some of the best bead stores…” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“This is stunning.....love the blue lace agate!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“I love this Deb! It's so delicate-- and even if the leaf is only 1"...the…” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Yes, I agree with Deb, they are lovely in the photo.wish I could see them in…” read »
