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Golden Sparkle Bib Necklace
I made this bib necklace a while ago linking together the patina finish hibiscus pieces. I wanted to make this necklace with bridal jewelry as...
Sparkle Chain Earrings
These earrings would be beautiful on a bride or the wedding party giving just the right amount of romantic sparkle. They also pair really well with...
blush pink for the wrist
I'm loving all of the lovely muted pinks I'm seeing and this bracelet was just a really easy way to put some of them together 😊
Components: Seashell pink beaded chain, seed beads, lobster clasp, pretty charm
Fun on Sunday
Double strand necklace using 2 hole crescents with 2 dangling balls also made with crescent beads.
Components: CzechMates Glass Luster Iris Milky Sapphire 2-Hole Crescent 4x10mm, Toho 11/0 seed beads. 8/0 gold seed beads, Leaf Green AB Crystal Faceted Rondelle 4mm, TierraCast Antique Gold (plated) Leaf Toggle Clasp 14x10mm, 16mm, Bar
Looking Royal
My friend wanted a blue necklace , I looked in my stash and found these things .
Components: Gold tassel, 8mm Czech beads, Czech 3mm bead. Zola spacers.
Feather Lamp
Another repurposed piece. Old lamp and shade which I had fun with.
Components: Handmade tissue paper, dyed feathers and textured paper, gossamer ribbon, handmade tassel, metallic paints and carnival beads, all applied at organized random.
Gilded Fringe Necklace
This Gothic arch chandelier just called for fringe to be added. I went back and forth between using chain or charms or acetate sticks. I decided on...
Twilight Glitz Necklace
I wanted to create a ribbon of chain and braiding seemed the easiest option. My original goal was to create a 4 strand braid with this sparkling...
Fairy Ribbon & Crystal Halo
The crystal bead links on this fairy ribbon halo really make it sparkle, and would make a great accessory for your flower girl!
Layered Crystal & Pink Fringe Necklace Set
Layered necklace with bead chain, crystals, and a pink fringe focal.
Rock Crystal Bead Link Crystal Necklaces
The rock crystal bar necklace is a unique statement necklace for the bride, while the crystal bar necklace is great for a simple piece of jewelry...
Boho Bead Chain & Metal Focal Necklaces
These simple bead chain necklaces are a quick way to make your bridesmaids a unique gift
Something Blue Necklace
Light blue crystal bead links and a white agate charm make up this y-necklace.
Personalized Charm Necklace
Give your bridesmaids a personalized gift with this easy, customized necklace.
Crystal Drop Anklet & Beaded Bracelet Set
Add a pop of color & sparkle to your bridesmaids' dresses with this anklet & bracelet set.
Pearl Swag Earrings
These earrings have an unexpected swag shape and dangle at just the right length. I used shell pearls for a classic look. These would be perfect...
Romantic Pavé Earrings
These romantic earrings will light up your face with its sparkling pavé links. I thought using the triangle charm gave these earrings a modern touch.
Tie the Knot Bracelet
This is a great project for someone who wants to make a quick yet beautiful design. The soft texture of the hemp is the perfect backdrop for...
Boho Beach Wedding Earrings
These fringy earrings are made with a pearl acetate chandelier focal enhanced by turquoise and coral drops. These are perfect for a destination...
Beach Goddess Stacked Bracelets
This is an easy style to create by using pre-made stretch bracelets. Add another style layer of bracelet such as a woven or metal bangle to mix it...
Back to the 60’s
I saw these cute pieces and just had to do something with them.
Components: Zola plastic, silver components
Spring earrings
Spring is here in Houston! I’m still excited to see all the beautiful enameled pieces out there! Shown again on my eco dyed scarves.
Components: Enameled charms by Havana Beads. Lampwork beads by kreationsbykarenk on Etsy. Most other findings are from my favorite online store Lima Beads and Etsy.
Zig Zag Wrap Bracelet
I love to transform old stitches in to new beautiful pieces. This is a very old Native American Stitch.
I turned this into a beautiful wrap...
I turned this into a beautiful wrap...
Components: Seed Beads Size 11 Toho
2 Colors
4mm round druk optional
Label them A & B
Button
Fairest of Them All Journal
I enjoy journaling, as well as drawing and painting, so I created this fun journal with heavy weight watercolor paper. This one is more of a coffee...
Components: Paper, paper, paper. I make my own tissue and decorate it with gold paint patterns, pasted to textured paper that I buy. I then raid my junk box for brass and copper wire, findings, beads and chain and have at having fun.
Repurposed Steel Pendant
I've had a 2 x 1/2-inch trough of rusted steel on my desk for a year and I decided to solder an old, odd gold filled earring to the top as a bale....
Hardware Copper and Bones
I like to combine metal and bone and/or wood to make jewelry. The copper I chose for this necklace is 1/4 in tubing used to pipe water into ice...
Components: copper tubing, bones, leather, copper toggle
Wild Jasper
I've had these jasper pieces for a very long time and I'm not sure how I managed to overlook them. I love the combination of blue and brown with...
Components: jasper, tiny blue over silver resin beads, steel chain, pewter toggle and daisy spacers
Fused Glass & Lava Rock Mala Necklace
This Mala necklace is made with fused glass, lava rock, and a quartz link in place of the guru bead.
Coral Coasts Bracelet
When I designed this bracelet, it was March and the Michigan winter was dragging on. My strong desire to visit a seashore, ANY seashore led me to...
Little Green Man
I love this mask/pendant and I hope I did it justice.
Components: Pewter mask, Prehnite, Green Flourite, Burma Jade, gold link, gold chain and lobster
Chatter
on “Rosary Necklace”:“........then it is a rosary, but a rosary necklace.…” read »
on “Rosary Necklace”:“Moogie - I spent an enormous amount of time studying comparative religions, especially at TCU. You…” read »
on “Rosary Necklace”:“I am a Catholic Christian & I just spent some time researching whether or not wearing…” read »
- on “Golden Sparkle Bib Necklace”:
“I think this design is great & really versatile. You can do many different kinds of…” read »
on “blush pink for the wrist”:“I really appreciate the beautiful pale pinks in this bracelet. I’d wear it all the time!…” read »
- on “Looking Royal”:
“Beautiful, but only has hints of blue...your friend probably won't mind!…” read »
- on “Tie the Knot Bracelet”:
“Very pretty design!…” read »
- on “Feather Lamp”:
“Thanks, Vivian.…” read »
- on “Pearl Swag Earrings”:
“Absolutely! We have many colors in pearls and natural shaped pearls you could use instead. Thanks…” read »
- on “Tie the Knot Bracelet”:
“Thank you Robin!!…” read »
- on “Looking Royal”:
“Beautiful necklace. Blue?…” read »
- on “Rudraksha Style Mala”:
“Finally got that guru bead strung! Worth the wait. …” read »
on “Looking Royal”:“Very nice. I like everything you used. Your friend will love it.…” read »
on “Looking Royal”:“Wow, love everything about this piece! Yes, your friend is lucky to have you!…” read »
on “Gilded Fringe Necklace”:“Coolness.…” read »
- on “Looking Royal”:
“This is gorgeous! Lucky friend.…” read »
on “Feather Lamp”:“Melody, my glue choices are Elmer's glue stick for the paper and, of course Loctite super…” read »
- on “Lazy weekend fun”:
“The first bracelet is fit for a mermaid princess, the second for a wood nymph. …” read »
- on “Feather Lamp”:
“What adhesives did you use? I really like to see other projects like yours that…” read »
- on “Twilight Glitz Necklace”:
“It really is hard to decide! I've changed my mind 4 times already!…” read »
- on “Twilight Glitz Necklace”:
“Love this! Going to combine the coral, the seashell, and the French Riviera! It's…” read »
- on “Shimmering Druzy Link Bracelet”:
“Very dainty and cute!…” read »
- on “Gilded Fringe Necklace”:
“Love the acetate pieces used as dangles off the pendant. I saw this type of…” read »
- on “Rosary Necklace”:
“Love this! Those new quartz point crosses are so pretty and unusual...just rather earthy and…” read »
- on “Feather Lamp”:
“Really imaginative...and your repurposing of an old lamp was a wonderful diy project! I have…” read »
- on “Opal Tie”:
“I'm not finding the curved beads or the triangle arc beads? I thought there would…” read »
on “Coral Coasts Bracelet”:“Thank you, Ali, for those wonderfl design! Like you, I’m sick of winter. We still have…” read »
on “Lazy weekend fun”:“My bad. The other two images didn't present. all beautiful...…” read »
- on “Lazy weekend fun”:
“The narrative doesn't match the picture. No ear rings.…” read »
on “Rosary Necklace”:“Very pretty design! Gorgeous...…” read »
on “Classic Pearl Chain Necklace”:“Elegant and so beautiful!…” read »
- on “Pearl Swag Earrings”:
“How beautiful- would be awesome for a wedding or formal affair!…” read »
- on “Tie the Knot Bracelet”:
“So pretty! I love shells in jewelry. You did an awesome job on this bracelet!…” read »
- on “Zig Zag Wrap Bracelet”:
“Very pretty bead pattern...my eyesight does not let me create anything involving beads smaller than 3mm. I…” read »
- on “Raven Pearls”:
“The luster of these black pearls with the gold accents is perfect! Lovely design.…” read »
- on “Little Green Man”:
“Love the subtle greens in the beads you chose and combined with the copper metal. …” read »
- on “Hardware Copper and Bones”:
“Love the warmth of this necklace! Gotta give more love to the local hardware store, too!…” read »
- on “Fairest of Them All Journal”:
“What a fun multi-media project! This would certainly inspired one to pick this journal up…” read »
on “Wild Jasper”:“I like it! great colors…” read »
- on “Spring flowers”:
“Cute!…” read »
