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Creations By Toni
I love the new Acetate Mermaid and Black Pearl. I wanted to create designs that stand out from the norm. Dare to be Different! :)
Components: Acetate components, African Brass beads, black lava beads, Tiger Eye gemstone beads, Horn beads, spacers, Lampwork beads, Bronzite gemstone beads
A Quadruple of Earrings
Earrings...my favorite thing to make. I wanted some new stuff for when I try and get on Amazon Handmade.
Components: ceramic earring components, Czech glass, black crystals, enameled earring components, copper washers, Red Agate...I think, brass earwires
Holiday on the Mediterranean
A friend of mine wanted something for her friend that is an art teacher. We talked and decided on a handmade chain with ancient Roman glass, which...
Components: Ancient Roman glass, Larimar, copper
Ali 's garland
Finally getting around to trying out Ali's garland project ...the tiered tassles really are the perfect size ....I have a winter woods theme in...
Components: Tiered tassels, crystal drops, C lon thread
Oor Earrings
These cool, modern earrings can be a staple in your everyday style. These earrings were designed by Becky Nunn.
Lang
Modern and ready for everyday wear, Becky Nunn knows how to perfectly combine shape and texture to create an eye-catching focal.
Guto
Becky Nunn designed this "pretty in pink" focal and attached it to a clean-lined wire loop drop.
Knus
This piece was designed by Becky Nunn. The feather link has a slight curve, perfect for bracelets.
Thin Point Fringe Necklace
These thin point focals are beautiful on their own or in groups. I chose to mix 2 colors I wouldn't typically mix, but I'm really happy with the...
Turquoise Spikes
A simple, polished silhouette is created by setting the thin spike focal into a cord end. Turquoise is my favorite color in every shade, so using...
Clusters? Drops ? Dangles?
A friend suggested I make different designs of these (what ever you call them) that could be switched between long chains, short chains, neck...
Components: glass beads, seed beads, stone, crystal, metal pieces, clay, tiger eye. turquoise and pearls
3 More Memory Wire Bracelets
Here are 3 more bracelets I made while on a memory wire binge. I would be lost with out the pliers made just for memory wire.
Components: one of everything, wood painted, wood, clay, metal, bone and you name it
Handmade Polymer Clay Boho Pendant Necklace
Double Sided Interchangeable Beaded Pendant Necklace. I support handmade artists so I buy all my beads from creative designers. This Polymer Clay...
Components: Polymer Clay Focal Bead
Antique Pewter Round Focal
Czech Glass
Glass Seed Beads
Antique Pewter
Rhodium
Stainless Steel
Shreds of Blue
Hippy type hangers
Components: Hand made focal discs from "Outwest, " picasso bead and wavy disc spacers on each with shreded scraps of tie die fabric
Bad To The Bone
Wanted a simple white-ish bracelet to wear with anything
Components: Bone beads, bell drops and bead caps with a hook clasp
Tassled Tibetan
Love tibetan agates! Wanted a long hanging neck so the leather color goes well with the large bead
Components: Tibetan Agate focal bead, strands of leather for the tassle and to hang the bead
Sew Me Some Seeds
Really into sewing these beaded cuffs lately, so many colors and patterns to choose! The flower pattern I saw on Pinterest, the purple and lime was...
Components: Hand sewed seed beads into a wide bracelet. Leather ends on one, random beads sewed on top of the other
Happy Hearts
Needed some orange earrings and loved these heart drops on Etsy
Components: Orange painted pewter drops and simple strands of seed beads
The "Face"
A strange focal piece I've had for a while not knowing what to do with it, finally becoming a necklace I will probably never wear!
Components: Ceramic face focal framed in wire, picaso seed beads and tube beads on a leather strap
More Memory Wire
I used several kinds of beads in these bracelet including vintage glass, Czech glass, seed beads, 3 kinds of agate, jasper, coral, lava, 3...
Components: memory wire, glass, stone, metal, bone, wood, crystal
Purple!
Well look who is back! I haven't fallen off the face of the earth. I just haven't been making much jewelry until the last 3 or 4 weeks,
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Components: memory wire, S.P. chain, Czech glass, metal spacers, tiny crystals, a piece of copper, a baroque pearl and a fluorite bead
Pink Butterfly
Got this pink butterfly as a part of a "grab bag" with the 2 pink rings. Made it "Pop" by using the turquoise and hematite along with the light pink
Components: Hematite rings; Turquoise prong beads; lipstick pink crystals and a few pink beads from my stash.
simply charming
I haven't made anything for a couple of months,we had a death in the family dec 29th,my grandmother of 92 years old. Last thing I made was a...
Components: Copper chain, sopper oveal bead from India, copper spacer/bead caps from india, copper butterflies from india, tumbled rose quartz, small jade beads, faceted Czech beads and Czech glass tear drop beads and the Czech glass button.
Pardon the hairs on the bust, my cat knocked it over before I had the chance to use it and got it dirty.
One for the trees
So I know I do a LOT of the tree of life. Like, several pieces. But I have to say it is a design and concept that just SPEAKS to me. The ideas...
Components: Sterling silver wire, Labradorite, and binge watching Netflix
Sunflower Blast
When I first started making jewelry I loved beadweaving. But, once I learned how to chainmaille I started weaving jump rings instead of beads and...
Components: Sunflower pendant: saddle shaped cubic zirconia, 5mm bicone crystals, 4mm bicone crystals, an 8mm round crystal, and size 11 seed beads.
Chainmaille: Weave Got Maille jumprings for the Half Persian, Mobious, and Foxtail weaves, 8mm faceted round crystals, 4mm bicone crystals, and 20 gauge Artistic Wire.
My Last Snoflake
My last snoflake made with LB crystals and snowflake frames. I also used some sapphire and AB clear Swarovski crystals. I decided with this one to...
Components: See above.
spring rabbit necklace
I'm ready for spring! And I'm sure that I'm not the only one out there, either!This necklace is chock full o' semi-precious goodness to help...
Components: Beryl, bronzite, Charoite, aventurine, Chrysocolla, gp bronze, artisan ceramic, sterling silver, 14k gf clasp, and an identified stone on the dangle near the clasp.
moon bracelet
This idea just came to me when I opened my package from lima beads. I hope my pics show up on here. I'm new to this.
Components: czech glass button, silk sari yarn, brass snaps, silver thread
Finally something for me
I finally made something for myself! I bought several pieces of labradorite back in March. And I haven't touched them. I take them out, look at...
Components: Copper, Labradorite, leather
Sapphire UFO earrings
Danglies to coordinate with a dark blue ceramic ring necklace.
Components: Czech glass sapphire UFOs, wooden saucer beads, silver-lined cobalt seed beads, light blue vintage Venetian seed beads, hook end head pin, antique bronze wire, bronze tone earwires. [Necklace is ceramic ring pendant on natural-colored 2mm leather cord, foldover cord ends, jump rings, lobster clasp]
Mermaid Scales
This is a different take on fringe using the freeform acetate pieces, the amazonite beads really bring out the blue in the acetate.
Fringed Chandelier
These boho beauties are light-weight and have a soft range of colors in the patterned acetate pieces.
Retro Drop Earrings
These are funky yet subtle in color so they can be everyday wear. Thread the wire through starting at the teardrop wrap a few times then up through...
Acetate Earring Ideas
Using acetate components these earrings are retro with a modern twist. Acetate pieces are light-weight durable and come in many pattern variations.
Chatter
on “Finally something for me”:“Your wrapping and the stone speak eloquently. A very nice job.…” read »
- on “Flower Child”:
“Really love this bracelet design! Very pretty and inspirational!…” read »
on “Creations By Toni”:“Really like your creative and stylish take with the acetate! So cool. My favorites are the…” read »
- on “A Quadruple of Earrings”:
“Forgot to add that your first pair look like darling hot air balloons!…” read »
- on “A Quadruple of Earrings”:
“I love all of these but especially the Vintage Fans! Charming!
…” read » - on “Ali 's garland”:
“I saw Ali’s project and am so glad you are trying it! Can’t wait to see…” read »
on “Creations By Toni”:“I love these! I've ordered some of the acrylic pieces, I hope whatever I make well…” read »
- on “Holiday on the Mediterranean”:
“Khristin, you are truly a master at your artistry! Larimar is very valuable and becoming rare.…” read »
on “Creations By Toni”:“These definitely stand out from the norm and in a fantastic way! They are gorgeous! I…” read »
on “Holiday on the Mediterranean”:“Thank you for the peek behind your wonderful wireworking. The client must be thrilled!…” read »
- on “A Quadruple of Earrings”:
“Wishing you the best on Amazon! These are great designs for people who appreciate hand made.…” read »
- on “Ali 's garland”:
“Love the tired tassels! Please post your finished piece.…” read »
- on “Holiday on the Mediterranean”:
“Absolutely beautiful. Your wire-wrapping is exceptional.…” read »
- on “Holiday on the Mediterranean”:
“Thank you!…” read »
- on “Clusters? Drops ? Dangles?”:
“Love these clusters! So fashionable and I’d love to see them on a fine long chain.…” read »
- on “A Quadruple of Earrings”:
“Pretty. Customers who know you are better than no customers! …” read »
on “A Quadruple of Earrings”:“Oh these are so cool! Such a nice variety too. They are so unique and beautiful!…” read »
- on “Ali 's garland”:
“The colors are really nice! Looks like fun!…” read »
- on “Holiday on the Mediterranean”:
“Beautiful design!…” read »
- on “Holiday on the Mediterranean”:
“Oh I almost forgot to thank you for the extra photos. They are really helpful. I…” read »
- on “Holiday on the Mediterranean”:
“Your work is always so beautiful. I really enjoy it. I had no idea the ancient…” read »
- on “Holiday on the Mediterranean”:
“Thank you so much. You humble and honor me with your kind comments! I gave it…” read »
- on “A Quadruple of Earrings”:
“Those are wonderful! My favorite are the bees! I need to make earrings I never think…” read »
- on “Sapphire UFO earrings”:
“Lovely!…” read »
on “Holiday on the Mediterranean”:“Quite elegant!! I haven't found the Roman Glass in that many colors....it's a great touch!…” read »
on “Seaside Christmas Ornament Set”:“LOVE these! I've GOT to make some - even for sun catchers they would be great!!…” read »
on “Holiday on the Mediterranean”:“Fantastic piece of work! I especially like the color of the focal. The Roman…” read »
on “Holiday on the Mediterranean”:“Gorgeous work, Khristin. The more practice the better you get! The Roman glass is so special.…” read »
- on “Sunflower Blast”:
“Thanks again
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on “Holiday on the Mediterranean”:“Very artsy, with wonderful history, and a fabulous gift! I admire your work very much!…” read »
on “Holiday on the Mediterranean”:“Wow Gorgeous !!! Love the wire wrap especially..... hope you are feeling better…” read »
- on “Ali 's garland”:
“Thank you so much chick !! It really can be customized in so many ways ...I…” read »
- on “Ali 's garland”:
“Beauty mine is going to be around 4 foot long but you can make it any…” read »
- on “Oor Earrings”:
“Cute!…” read »
- on “Holiday on the Mediterranean”:
“This is so pretty! It's just so cool that you used the ancient Roman glass. Your…” read »
- on “Ali 's garland”:
“Great looking garland. I like your idea for shells and the color blue for a…” read »
- on “Ali 's garland”:
“Great idea! How long will it be?…” read »
- on “3 More Memory Wire Bracelets”:
“Thanks Robin. I agree they make a very good go-to when you want to wear…” read »
- on “Clusters? Drops ? Dangles?”:
“MM, I plan to put a jump ring on the end of each chain. …” read »
