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HEEEELP!!!
Describe the piece? It’s making me crazy! If any of you know the trick to making a one-sided link stay forward, let me know. I have added jump...
Components: Gold plated bronze links with clear rhinestones, faceted garnet, Asfour crystals, Tierracast bead caps, AGP findings
Ruffles
I found a tutuorial online that I loved, and I've been playing around with different colors. I haven't picked a favorite yet?
Components: annodized aluminum jump rings, bronze clasps
My tree 2022
I made all new icicle style ornaments this year, there are about 250 on my tiny pencil tree.
Components: 18 gauge wire, crystal and other glass beads, metal bits and other odds and ends.
Newest Earrings
I'm playing catch up in my shop with earrings...I love these little millefiori beads. I plan on using them in bezels, as well.
Components: Czech etched teardrops, Millefiori charms, sterling earwires, vintage tin and copped charms, mosiac turquoise etc., copper earwires. Last is my next door neighbor Hazen. She's already gotteh her Christmas from me. I gave her a pair of pink snowflake boots, an Elmo cardigan sweater...she loves elmo...and some books
Boney James
Not my best work but I need to start producing stuff. Romeo has been coming along, but today he had a terrible day. He's been crying so much it...
Components: Faceted glass beads, rhinestone clasp, metal beads.
Still More of Nancy's Beads
Making the last of what I have from Nancy's beads....while waiting on new stuff from LB etc.
Components: Pretty sure the heart is Prehnite, Prehnite chips, Swarovski Crystals, assorted dangles and silver toggle
Black Tie Event
A necklace in black and gold, suitable for that formal event.
Components: Czech Glass Ammonite coin beads, 8mm black onyx, 8 mm faceted gold hematite, 3 mm faceted gold hematite.
Turquoise Treasure
I’m on a turquoise jag this morning but I think I’ve created two very different turquoise dyed magnesite necklaces.
Components: Connector focal with cabochon, 4-sided oval beads, silver saucers, flat oval silver beads with vine design.
Second necklace: filigree pendant with cabochon, freshwater pearls, silver coin beads, turquoise dyed magnesite lentil beads.
My Favorite Colors
I love the fall colors of oranges and reds...but also the turquoise and vibrant blues. I'm still playing catch-up in my shop with adding more...
Components: Tin toggle, vintage orange nuggets, Carnelian, Red Agate, brass spacers, PC bead, brass chain, brass bead, Czech glass, enameled bracelet bar, vintage discs, assorted charms, unicorne bead, copper chain and toggle.
Leftovers for Dinner
I had lots of freshwater pearls of various shapes, colors, and sizes leftover from other necklaces so I decided to string them all together in this...
Components: Freshwater pearls of various shapes, sizes and colors.
Simple Elegance
I had this striking Picasso Jasper focal that I wanted to highlight, and I decided the best thing to do for it was to simply surround it by...
Components: Picasso Jasper marquise focal, freshwater pearls
Sodalite marquise focal, freshwater pearls
Fireside Teardrop Earrings
The rich holiday red of Czech glass teardrops and the soft sparkling green chrysoprase really make a statement when paired together.
Rudolph Earrings
These earrings are a simple, wearable way to show your holiday cheer. I usually see these antlers paired with crystal or Czech glass but I really...
Winter's Night Bracelet
I wanted to use colors that depict a winter's night. The dark night sky porcelain and some silver shimmering beads symbolize shining stars, and the...
Mrs. Mc Goo makes jewelry
I need new glasses. I recently made a goof in sending the wrong pair of earrings to a customer. In my defense, I will say...they were both very...
Components: Copper rectangles, verigris patina, Unicorne beads and copper earwires
Open and Closed
Tigerskin glass in pinks, clear, browns and caramel colors. I decided to make a double wrapped necklace. Luckily, the oval fit through the open...
Components: 11/0 Seed Beads - Toho Transparent Lt. Topaz, Toho Frosted Gold Lined Crystal, Toho Ceylon Lt. Ivory, Toho Perm Fin Matte Rose Gold, Ceylon Pastel Rose, Pink Matte, -, Tigerskin Glass Beads Cut out Ovals, Rounds and Ovals
Possible Christmas for Holly
I need a bracelet for Holly...for Christmas, as I typically give them each...necklace, bracelet and earrings. Although, this Christmas is really...
Components: PC pink bead, Gaea bird, Czech glass, Rose Quartz brios, Gray recycle beads, gold toggle
Our Black Bears
This is a tribute to the Black Bears that roam my neighborhood. They are urban Bears. I live close to the parkway, so they wander in and around...
Components: Lipstick Ranch bear, Tourmaline chips, Red Line Agate, glass leaf, copper charm and brass chain.
Romeo
Kind of a romantic pendant that I have named after a street dog I call Romeo. He's stolen my heart.
Components: Metal beads and discs. 2mm crystals. 11/0 cream seed beads. 24 guage wire.
Christmas Bazaar Crowd Pleaser
Every year I make dozens of pairs of Angel earrings for our Church Christmas Bazaar and they always get sold out. I try to make each pair unique,...
Components: Angel earrings:Teardrop crystals, 4mm crystals, rondelles, Angel wings, ear wires.
Christmas trees: 4 mm crystal cube, margarita crystals of varying diameters, 4mm crystal round.
Sea Breeze
I came across this sea sediment jasper while sorting through my stash and thought, what a lovely reminder of the seashores in my native Philippines.
Components: Sea sediment jasper square beads and oval beads, Czech glass emerald satin leaf beads, Czech glass gold washed turquoise 4mm melon beads, dragonfly charm, clasp.
Frosted Snowflake
I love the idea of using our Czech glass mix strands to create and ombre effect. I wanted to keep it simple for myself by only using one product,...
Happy Thanksgiving!!
I didn't get together with anyone this year...so I had a quite one...and I had Chinese Instead of turkey. I don't have to have Thanksgiving to...
Components: Brass mica crackle focal, Apatite, seeds, brass chain, brass lobster, Red !ine Agate, pink Czech glass, brass link, assorted charms, red daggers
Christmas for Debbie
I think this pendant is very striking...but I 'm not sure Debbie will like it. She's very picky. She's liked everything I have made for her in the...
Components: Dichroic pendant, Czech Glass, copper beads, copper chain and seeds
Peppermint Wire Wrapped Hoops
These easy-peasy wire wrapped hoops are super cute for the holiday season! Make a pair as a gift or for yourself to wear to your next holiday party.
Millefiori Fringe Necklace
Another fringe necklace. A different net and millefiori stars at the ends. I like necklaces with a v-neck so decided to put the closure in front.
Components: 11/0 Toho Milky Lush Meadow, Toho Opaque Sunshine -, 15/0 Delica White Lined Yellow, 8/0 Frosted Topaz, 8 mm Glass Aqua and Orange Millefiori White Stars, 6 mm CG Faceted Bead Yellow
Copper Garland
This necklace is a study in copper. I think the copper flowers go beautifully with the leaves and the floral festoon pendant.
Components: Copper floral festoon pendant, copper flowers, Czech glass leaves, 8mm copper beads and faceted copper hematite.
Inspired by Andrea
I loved the little Czech bird earrings of Andrea's...so I had to make some in my colors. I won't put them on my shop...since they weren't my...
Components: Czech birds, seeds, brass spacers, Red Agates, brass toggle and waxed linen.
Yet Another One
I had to get this bird..because it was in my colors...and the other one I made recently was for Holly.
Components: Lampworked bird, Carnelian, Red Jasper, copper lobster, copper chain, Amber.
Another Lampworked Focal
In love with these little glass beauties. I have another bird I am working on today. The lady that bought so much the other day...bought 4 more...
Components: Lampworked Owl, Magnesite, polymer clay beads, Agate tubes, Czech glass, Swarovski crystals and silver toggle.
Mixed Media
This lovely pendant combines gold and silver so I decided to maintain that mix in the rest of the necklace.
Components: Silver and gold diamond pendant, 8mm fluted gold beads, 8mm fluted silver beads, 8 mm black onyx, faceted silver hematite.
St. Petersburg with Drops
Netted necklace with a multi-color star. I love the softness of the gold lined beads with the Matte Perma Fin Starlight.
Components: 11/0 Toho Frosted Gold Lined Crystal, Toho Perma Fin Matte Galvanized Starlight, 3.4 mm Miyuki Drops - Fields of France mixture, 12 mm Multi-color Glass Star Bead, TierraCast Gold (plated) Hammertone Magnetic Clasp Set 18x9mm
Woodland Winter Earrings
Czech glass birds are chunky and full of color! They are perfect for earrings. I added a branch element and earthy colors to keep with my woodland...
Teardrop Angels
Create sweet little angels to hang on your tree, use as a pendant, or hang on your rearview mirror. These are just ideas to spark your imagination.
Euphoria Earrings
I love the glowing blue green of the Czch glass teardrops, I wanted to surround them with something sparkly so I chose tiny Rhodolite beads. They...
Blue Abyss Earrings
I wanted to give a faux wire wrapped look by using jump rings. I think it looks very close to wire-wrapping but way easier.
Chatter
on “Spiral Collar”:“I love the earrings! The collar is worthy of RBG.…” read »
- on “Gingko Dream”:
“Looking through your designs for way back. What fun I'm having. I love the…” read »
on “My tree 2022”:“Isn't it so fun to create tree ornaments? Luckily I only have a 4…” read »
on “Newest Earrings”:“Cute earrings! The second pair is intriguing!! Hazen is cute and lucky to have…” read »
on “My tree 2022”:“Wow. You really went all out. Lots of work but such a beautiful tree.…” read »
on “Boney James”:“Beautiful design with the lamp-lit beads. I've been lurking on this site admiring everyone's work for…” read »
on “Newest Earrings”:“These are so pretty. That 2nd pair really intrigues me. Hazen is such a cutie.…” read »
on “Newest Earrings”:“I love the color combinations. The cute little millefiori sliced canes set off the teardrops nicely.…” read »
on “Mixed Media”:“This is beautiful and classic, a great design. I love Deco and this looks like it…” read »
- on “Boney James”:
“You guys are all so awesome. Romeo's new sweater just arrived. It's slightly big in the…” read »
on “Boney James”:“K. you have enough love and caring in you to help Romeo recover. Don't ever…” read »
on “Boney James”:“K, playing music, especially the soft relaxing kind like Boney should instantly calm his mind &…” read »
on “Holiday Hoops”:“marshplm, maybe you can purchased some of the 4mm beads in rounds & heishis…” read »
on “Boney James”:“Wow. Romeo is warming up to you fast! Too bad he can't dance. Ha.…” read »
on “Boney James”:“Forgot to add I really like your necklace...very appealing to me.…” read »
on “Boney James”:“K. Ralston...you are a wonderful dog mama and Romeo was fortunate to have found you .…” read »
on “Holiday Hoops”:“I loved how these looked on the site but I think the 7x5mm gold rice bead…” read »
on “Boney James”:“Good morning ladies. I thought if no one had seen this yet, I would take it…” read »
- on “Still More of Nancy's Beads”:
“Thanks again you all for your support!! I have some Millefiori flowers coming today....which I…” read »
on “Boney James”:“I agree with Melody about the lighted beads. So lovely. I'm sure Romeo will find peace…” read »
- on “Still More of Nancy's Beads”:
“Beautiful Jane. Love the chips and your charms are always right on.…” read »
on “Boney James”:“Those beads seem to glow, like they have light within. We know you have light…” read »
- on “Boney James”:
“It's been a tough day. Despite the fact that the people who live where Romeo hung…” read »
- on “Still More of Nancy's Beads”:
“Oh, this is just lovely Sweetjane. At first glance I thought it was aquamarine, my birthstone…” read »
- on “Still More of Nancy's Beads”:
“I love the way you have the Crystal charms above the heart. I guess a…” read »
on “Still More of Nancy's Beads”:“Jane, that does sound like fun-- I can't wait to see what you make with the…” read »
on “Still More of Nancy's Beads”:“Thanks you all!! Yes Crystal it's always exciting to get new stuff I have spent way…” read »
- on “Still More of Nancy's Beads”:
“Beautifully soft colors that look so pretty with the heart, lock & key. The Swarovski…” read »
- on “Still More of Nancy's Beads”:
“Beautiful! It makes a wonderful piece to wear any time of the year!…” read »
- on “Black Tie Event”:
“Wow--marvelous use of the Ammonite coins!
…” read » - on “Blue Abyss Earrings”:
“Beautiful design and choice of materials!…” read »
on “Wedding Comb”:“It is beautiful! Would like to see some instructions.…” read »
on “Buttefly sun catcher”:“I ❤ suncatchers! This is absolutely beautiful!…” read »
on “Black Tie Event”:“I love how you used those beautiful ammonite beads. I can see that showcased with…” read »
on “Turquoise pendant”:“Oh my! Your wire work is stunning! You did amazing on this piece!…” read »
- on “Dread Wrap”:
“I haven't heard of that either, but your design is stunning! I am wanting to make…” read »
- on “My Favorite Colors”:
“Crystal....I had to look back...but these are vintage Lucite.…” read »
- on “Precious Metal Clay 2”:
“Gorgeous!…” read »
- on “Don’t make this mistake”:
“I think your oops! are beautiful!…” read »
