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Designs by Brenda H
Indian Princess
I love the brown matrix in these magnesite slice beads. They seemed so rustic and ancient that I associated them to some of the Indian Cliff...
Components: Magnesite slices, chips, & nuggets, various wood beads, and Vintaj chain, findings, charm, and clasp hooks.
Treasures of the Sea
This is my version using Lynn's beautiful starfish pendant. I asked Lynn to make mine all silver to go with some Hill Tribe silver snail beads. I...
Components: Silver Starfish pendant, Hill Tribe silver snail beads, natural sea shell beads, silver chain and clasp.
Black Diamonds
My daughters wanted some simple necklaces to wear alone or to mix with longer necklaces. So I made each of them a black diamond and a crystal...
Components: Black Diamond 4mm Swarovski crystals and sterling silver lobster clasp.
Green Turquoise Swirl
I like necklaces with drops, I don't know what they are really called. I've also been on a turquoise kick! It's supposedly really in this year,...
Components: Turquoise beads, LB silver chain, silver beads caps, silver "S" hook clasp, and Hill Tribe silver beads and pendant.
Simple Black Elegance
A simple black bracelet that I feel can be worn "dressy" or with jeans.
Components: Black Onyx 14mm faceted rounds, Swarowski beads, Karen Hill Tribe bead, and silver clasp.
Classic Black
A simple classic black necklace that can be used as is or add various removable pendants.
Components: Black Onyx chips, silver cones, beads, and clasp.
Turquoise Scallop
I feel in love with Kathryn Lobert's Turquoise and Copper necklace months ago. I looked forever to find the bullhorn turquoise beads and I finally...
Components: Turquoise bullhorn beads, Hill Tribe silver beads and clasp.
Sun Sparkles in Tropical Sea
This picture is SO BAD! The chalk turquoise beads are a beautiful agua color and the large silver rondelles remind me of the sparks of silver when...
Components: Chalk Turquoise beads and chips, silver rondelles, beads, and clasp.
Chunky Chain
I've seen a lot of women wearing simple large chain necklaces. This pendant was a great match to the LB Antique Silver Chain.
Components: Antique Silver chain and brushed (dull) silver pendant.
Big Wood Rounds
Don't really know if this is a Summer or Winter necklace. My youngest daughter wanted a brown necklace. I found these large wooden round beads...
Components: 25mm Wood Rounds, Wood Rondelles, Tiger Iron, Magnesite chips, Vintaj hook clasp.
Summer Fun
Just a fun, happy Spring and Summer necklace.
Components: Turquoise, Magnesite Chips, with silver findings.
Zebra Cross-ing
My daughter designed this, I just put it all together. She also wears it with various removable pendants for added bling.
Components: Turquoise, Magnesite, Acrylic Cross, silver beads, and clasp.
Earth and Sky
I wanted something to brighten up the Marbled Coffee Jasper so I added some left over turquoise chips. Not so sure if I like it, but I'll look at...
Components: Marbled Coffee Jasper, turquoise chips, with copper beads and clasp.
Copper Cuff
This is my first and only attempt at making a cuff. It was the hardest thing I've very made and possibly the most unattractive thing I've made. I...
Components: Petrified Green Opal, Yellow Jasper, Copper beads and wire (18 ga./24 ga.).
Bold and Gold
I had these odd overlapping gold beads and some other odds and ends, and this is what I came up with.
Components: African Rainbow Agate, Sunstone nuggets, Bronze pearl coins, gold beads, and gold magnetic clasp.
Blue Crazy Lace and Silver
This bracelet was another stocking stuffer, this one for the oldest daughter.
Components: Larimar Blue Crazy Lace, Bali silver beads and clasp.
Red Desert Cliffs
I made this for my mother-in-law. She lived in New Mexico for many years and loves southwest colors and jewelry. The Red Jasper reminds me of red...
Components: Red Jasper wavy pendant, rice and round beads; copper flower, beads, and clasp.
Purple Crazy
I made this for my youngest daughter as a stocking stuffer. I love the large Sugalite rondelles. And again, forgive the photography, the...
Components: Sugilite Jasper, Bali silver beads and clasp.
Black Beauty
I made this for my mother-in-law. She wanted an all black necklace. The black onyx pendant is really pretty.
Components: Black Onyx pendant & beads, seed beads, gold bail and clasp.
Cherry Fizz
I had the Cherry quartz left over from another project, purchased the freeform pendant, and made another attempt at some wirework. I was more...
Components: Cherry Quartz pendant, beads, & rondelles, 20 ga. silver wire, beads, and clasp.
Chatter
on “first”:“I don't think so.because I don't usually have a problem. I know JenniferLynn had the same…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“Funny, Deb Harding, I borrowed the book from the library because of one of your posts…” read »
on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:“I think them! Love the color combination. They would go with everything.…” read »
on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:“Inspiring me about what to do with all my smaller chips, stones, etc! Extra nice design…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Both the flowers and the earrings are beautiful! Great job capturing the feel of the real…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“Those leaves are gorgeous...this bracelet is a perfect setting for.them.…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“I have that same book....its awesome isn't it? You did an excellant job on the leather…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“Fantastic job...you definitely captured the look of your flowers. I seriously want your flowers...lol.…” read »
- on “first”:
“Its not just you. This has happened to me twice. There was an upload problem...it took…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Thank you ladies, so glad you like them
…” read »- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Thank you all ~ glad you like them !
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on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“You can't beat black with silver and pearls! Great designs!…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“love how you're exploring so many beautiful variations with this technique, Julia....they all end up in…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Gorgeous!!…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“It is 3 strands of sari silk. The silk is knotted on either side of…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“What a nice, clean design. Both are winners. I have been working on jewelry…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“These would definitely cheer me up, love them both! I have some of this sari silk…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Fantastic, I really like it.…” read »
- on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“very pretty !…” read »
on “Totally Teal”:“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love them all!!…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
- on “Cultus Lake Market”:
“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
