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Purple Passion and Cream Necklace
More purple! This one was fun to make. Added the little flower drop as an afterthought.
Components: 21 1/4 inches long
Seed Beads 11/0 -Terra Pearl Opal, Toho Opaque Lustered Light Beige
5 mm Daisy Spacers Antique Copper
6 x 8 mm Purple Bellflowers
3.4 mm Drops - Golden Grains
4 mm Glass Pearls Cream
6 mm Glass Pearls Cream
Silly Summer Earrings
Saw the little bag of fruits and the grapes matched the purple beads that were out. So - earrings. Yay for summer!
Components: 11.0 Seed Beads - Terra Pearl Opal, Apples, Grapes and Oranges - Rubber (I think) 10 - 12 mm, LB Tierracast Earwires - Silver Filled with Small Front Loop
Czech Glass Mix Stretch Bracelets
Czech glass mix strands are great for bracelets or creating focals. You get a variety of colors and finishes all in one strand, woohoo! I like how...
Polygon Drops
I'm not sure about these pictures...but at any rate these are two sided reversible polygon resin drops.
Components: Polygon resin drops, assorted dangles, pink glitter twisted tubes, copper and silver ear wires
Rusted Duo
I've had these patina components in my stash since a few orders ago. I created a pico trim across the rings and added miniduos as the fringe.
Components: Greek Patina links, miniduos, 11/0, O-beads to hide the rings topped with 15/0's.
The Raven
Named after the poem by Edgar Allan Poe. I tried to incorporate parts of the poem in the necklace.
"—vainly I had sought to borrow
From...
"—vainly I had sought to borrow
From...
Components: Seed Beads 11/0 - Opaque Matte Black, White with Travertine, Terra Pearl Opal, Toho Treasures Rainbow Rosaline Opaque Purple, Silver-, 5 mm Czech Glass Jet Druks, LB Zola Elements Ant. Silver Plated Spoke Spacers, LB TierraCast White Bronze (plated) Hammertone Magnetic Clasp Set 18x9mm
Some More Nuggets
I had a whole strand of the Apatite nuggets...so I thought they were perfect with the African beads I got.
Components: Apatite, African beads, copper flower, copper toggle
Getting in the Groove Again
I have had this made for awhile but didn't really know if I cared for it. I thought I would post it anyway. I kinda didn't want to make jewelry...
Components: Rose gold pendant, Pink ab luster Quartz, sari silk, Strawberry Quartz, Czech glass, rose gold chain...everything from LB but pendant.
Netted Turquoise Bracelet
This rich beaded rope is created with a Filled Tubular Netting pattern and is surprisingly easy. The stitch-in Hammertone Magnetic Clasp finishes...
Gemstone Station Necklace
Gemstones and metal accent beads arranged in luscious layers, with our handsome 3-loop Hammertone clasp for a striking finish. Our Longhorn charm...
Stackable Czech Glass Nugget Bracelets
I visualized chunky bracelets when I first saw the Czech glass nuggets. The colors & finishes of the glass nuggets look amazing paired with...
Truck necklace
This was an easy project. I made the chain with Czech beads. I will probably give this to my daughter- she drives a truck.
Components: Truck pendant. Czech glass beads and silver plated head pins
Purple flower bracelet
This ceramic purple flower is from Suzieqbeads. I love her pieces. Most of what I’m posting will be for the fall shows
Components: Ceramic connector flower, lots of beautiful czech glass beads. Especially the purple Czech flowers- they’re so pretty! Silver plated findings
Dogwood flower
This is another pc button that I decided to paint- I did a little light sanding and painted it with alcohol ink. Other than the button,...
Components: Pc dogwood flower bead. Copper findings and chain. Assorted beads for the tassel.
Line Agate Luster Necklaces
Simple beaded necklaces with sterling silver chain. I love the simplicity of these for summer and the incredible shine the coating on these beads...
Components: Line agate beads with silver luster finish from Limabeads and sterling silver chain and clasps
Isle of Capri Earrings
I love the ocean vibes of the etched aquamarine Czech glass teardrop focal. I added a beachy glow with the gilded Czech glass rondelles. Summer is...
Woodland Trails Teadrop Necklace
The combination of earthy picasso finish atop the aquamarine teardrop drew me in! I kept it simple so the beautiful color and finish would still...
Little Mushroom
I thought this little mushroom was cute..but difficult to build an interesting necklace with it. I did my best but it still is just o.k. I can...
Components: Agate mushroom, African flower beads...Flourite leaves...and light Olive Jade..all from LB. Citrine nuggets, Czech flower beads..LB and gold chain, gold lobster and asst. Charms
Czech Gls Button Wirewrap Set
My mom had posted the wirewrap itself ages ago. I finally got around to making the necklace and earrings to it just last year, so I thought I would...
Components: 3mm bicones, 4mm bicones, 4mm Fire polish, gold plated tube beads and bead caps, gold plated findings, 22g gold Parawire, and a Czech Gls button
Fall bracelet
Thinking ahead to the fall shows - this is my version to a similar bracelet I saw. To start, I repainted the focal bead because it was pretty drab....
Components: The focal bead is polymer clay. I repainted it with alcohol ink and put a top coat on it. I used antique brass findings and wire. An antique brass leaf pendant, but is now a connector. I also painted that. On the right side I used Linhasita wax cord. The left side is 3 mini chain lengths that I made with 6 mm beads that I had on hand. A flower lobster clasp in antique brass.
Nuggets
I have had these rough Apatite nuggets for awhile now, and couldn't find what I wanted to go with them....until the Czeh flowers and African...
Components: Apatite nuggets, African flower beads..LB, Czech flower beads...LB, silver chain and dangles and lobster ...LB.
Moonlit Night
I thought this was definitely an unusual pendant...and had great possibilities. Since I already had the stars and Moon charms.
Components: Citrine mountains, Peach Moonstone links, brass stars, Citrine spikes, Czech flower beads, Citrine rough nuggets and brass toggle.
Minimal?????
I don’t know if this necklace would be considered minimal. Probably not. I wanted to try something a little elegant , but understated. Does that...
Components: Acrylic bead cap, pearl alcohol ink, fancy silver plated bead caps, a Swarovski pearl and little crystals. A fancy chain that has crystals .
Teaching Olivia
Well, I have these two cheap pendants from China. This one I am trying to dress up a little. Anyway, the lady I sell to in Mexico, has wanted to...
Components: Cheap pendant from China...NOT from LB, Czech glass from LB.
Minimal blue
I’m lovin the nebulous colors in the Czech glass fire polish beads. I’m getting ready for the fall shows. This will make a nice choker. 16 inches...
Components: 4 mm firepolish in matte white and a nebulous blue. Irregular shell heishi beads. An 8 mm Czech Bicone makes the charm at the back. Silver plated findings
Dalmatian Jasper and Amazonite Necklace
I wanted to make something inspired by the pattern in the jasper beads.
2x2 = 4 Bracelets !
I finally got these finished. They all contain my favorite colors and metal. Gonna be fun mixing and matching them with others I've made!
Components: All czech, gemstone and metal beads and closures from LB, etsy, and local shops.
Disc cone-revised
This is another stash project. I have a bunch of disc beads- I used copper finding’s, however I had this premade chain that I really like, except...
Components: Disc beads, premade chain, copper findings. A kingman turquoise and spiney oyster rondel.
This and That
This is party season... Birthdays, graduation, showers, end of school ... Time for jewelry-making has sadly been limited so I've been making...
Components: Wrap bracelet: Czech glass seed beads and various clear glass beads, silver faceted beads, Amazonite drops, labradorite rounds, rainbow moonstone, and faceted apatite. Earrings: silver plated 18g wire, light amethyst energy tubes, silver lined seed beads. Triangle earrings: selenite, multi moonstone, sky blue impression jasper in 2 sizes. Drops: Amazonite teardrops on silver plated 22g wire. Half moon earrings: mini silver plated paperclip chain, Apatite, peach moonstone, acrylic half rounds (I think the color is "garden party"). All from LB except the Czech glass.
Another Wild and Crazy Necklace
Sometimes something gets a hold of me...and I create wild and crazy pieces, like this one. I can't explain it....I, actually, like it. Plus, I...
Components: I don't know what the pendant is, Orbicular Jasper, Labradorite, brass chain, brass star, Ricolite, African brass rings, waxed linen and gold lobster
Support for Ukraine
My friend asked me to make a bracelet with the colors of the Ukrainian flag so she could show her support and bring awareness to this injustice. So...
Components: Czech glass, honey jade, blue coral, pearls & gold plated beads & spacers
One More Ruby Bird
This is Nancy necklace. The pendant is hers, as well as some of the beads.I added the bird, chain and lentils.
Components: Impression Jasper, Czech glass, Agate beads, berry lentils, aqua glass, ruby bird, brass chain and lobster.
Fun with alcohol ink
I love stained glass and have some windows with it. Every time I look at them I think about ink. Plus y’all know that I love to paint with ink.
Components: Acrylic flower bead cap, alcohol ink, diamond glaze, gold plated findings, Czech beads and seed beads.
Green Mala
This is a hand knotted Mala necklace. I love the earthiness of this piece
Components: Fancy Jasper, C-Lon Cord
Nesting Owl
I got this Tourmalated Quartz for another piece, but thought I could use them for the owl...as I had no other plans for it. The earrings are my...
Components: GGS Owl, Czech glass, Tourmilated Quartz, brass chain...two different kind, brass toggle, Crazy Lace Agate moons, gold stars and brass earwires.
Minimal plus one
These are the mother of pearl heishi beads from LB. The green squares I got in my dollar bead box. The other necklace is also mother of pearl...
Components: Mother of pearl heishi beads, spacer beads, Czech glass beads. silver and gold findings and swarovski round dangles.
Bicone beauties!
These beads were in my Bicone stash except for those beautiful blue ones. The light hits them and they shine so nice. I used copper findings...
Components: Czech glass Bicone beads with various colors and sizes. Copper findings. Hand painted lobster claw by an Etsy artist. Hand painted jump ring and some of the bead caps.
Polka Dot Crazy
Have you ever see something and you know YOU Yum HAVE TO HAVE IT! Who knew that I LOVE polka dots! The picture does not do justice to the beads!...
Components: Ceramic beads from Owana African Beads. Sterling silver bail, jump ring, and charm, with tiny white tassel.
Chatter
on “Purple Passion and Cream Necklace”:“Bea you to ful!! The flower dangle from the heart is perfection.…” read »
on “Witches Brew Bracelet”:“I'm waiting for those beautiful green rondelles to come back in stock! This is Halloween…” read »
on “Silly Summer Earrings”:“Thanks to all of you. Melody the knots are between the dangling beads. I usually sew…” read »
on “Silly Summer Earrings”:“Kids would love seeing and wearing these along with fun loving adults like me!…” read »
on “Silly Summer Earrings”:“So fun! You did a great job creating a fruity delight!
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“Very cute! Where are the knots?…” read »
on “Silly Summer Earrings”:“These are just darn cute!…” read »
on “Czech Glass Mix Stretch Bracelets”:“So fun. I also like the silver tubes. Nice.…” read »
on “Czech Glass Mix Stretch Bracelets”:“Shin IL elastic cord is high quality and holds its shape really well. I've been really…” read »
- on “The Raven”:
“Quoth the Raven "Nevermore." I like your raven and your colors are fantastic!…” read »
- on “Czech Glass Mix Stretch Bracelets”:
“These are great for stacking. How does the stretch elastic hold its shape?…” read »
on “Rusted Duo”:“Perfectly suited for Lima's Home Page 'What's Fresh'!
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“I love layering stretch bracelets! These have a nice variety of interest that catches attention--but…” read »
- on “Woodland Trails Teadrop Necklace”:
“Love the lessons on wire wrapping!!…” read »
on “The Raven”:“Thanks KR. Yes we have a lot of crows here also. I think city crows…” read »
on “Some More Nuggets”:“Love the copper flower and the chunkyness of the bracelet. It makes a statement.…” read »
- on “Getting in the Groove Again”:
“Sweetjane, I am just catching up with everyone today. So sorry for all you are going…” read »
on “Dogwood flower”:“Your work with the alcohol ink always astounds me. This is gorgeous.…” read »
on “Purple flower bracelet”:“You will sell this quickly. It's stunning.…” read »
- on “Truck necklace”:
“This just screams "free spirit." So fabulous.…” read »
- on “Rusted Duo”:
“These are so interesting. The patina and the bronze work well together. Very unique.…” read »
- on “Polygon Drops”:
“Casual and fun. Very nice Sweetjane.…” read »
- on “The Raven”:
“Hey Beady. This is a great piece. I haven't checked in for a few days so…” read »
on “Rusted Duo”:“This is such an amazing design! I love the combination of metal component and bead…” read »
on “Polygon Drops”:“Interesting earrings! I almost always have a plan for the things I purchase because the…” read »
- on “Polygon Drops”:
“Thanks you all!! I got a bunch of vintage/retro beads from this seller. I just kinda…” read »
- on “Rusted Duo”:
“I really like this design! The duos really bring attention to the patina. Very cool and…” read »
on “Stackable Czech Glass Nugget Bracelets”:“Thank you!…” read »
- on “Polygon Drops”:
“Wow. I really love these earrings sweetjane. The shapes are very interesting. And the colors so…” read »
- on “The Raven”:
“Wow Crystal. Wish I could have seen that waving, slapping and shouting. How entertaining! Yeah ravens…” read »
on “Polygon Drops”:“These are gorgeous! I love the reversible drops. It basically doubles the number of…” read »
- on “Polygon Drops”:
“Very cool! Love the large shape, especially for longer hair styles. The fact that…” read »
- on “The Raven”:
“Beady, Haha. No, I was stand outside making a fool of myself waving my hands…” read »
- on “Rusted Duo”:
“So creative! You gave these a lot of thought & the end result is very…” read »
- on “Amber River”:
“This really feels like an amber river...I can almost see the motion. The pendant and the…” read »
on “Rusted Duo”:“Great earrings, Becca! Creative use of the miniduos...definitely unique!…” read »
- on “The Raven”:
“Robin - Darwin is doing quite well. He's a real menace. Strawberry Hill is $4.99 for…” read »
- on “Rusted Duo”:
“Unusual, pretty design. Love the miniduos and the color combination. Great earrings.…” read »
- on “Amber River”:
“Beautiful, happy necklace. The navy colored strap pulls it all together. Wonderful focal.…” read »
- on “The Raven”:
“Thank you all so much. Crystal - Duh, I forgot to add the raven to my…” read »
