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Daily Joy
Haven't made anything since this whole crisis started. Until today. Needed to go find some joy. Maybe because I also tried to cut my own hair...
Components: Labradorite stone, brass tag, gold ball chain
Cool Spring Hues
Just needed to create something.....it's been so long. These days I find simple stringing to be the most relaxing.
Components: Kyanite and green garnet wheels, jade(?) faceted rounds, seed beads, antique bronze toggle. All from LB or my LBS.
Tangerine Dreams
I grew up in So Calif and remember picking tangerines from the citrus groves on my way to elementary school. The aroma was intoxicating. These...
Components: LB Czech Glass Calypso Green Petal 6x8 mm, 11/0 seed beads galvanized starlight, Orange Botswana Agate, 15/0 seed beads crystal, 2 hole superduo beads- topaz and green
God colored clasp
Ugly Bead Bracelet and Earrings Set
Beaded bracelet and earrings. I've had these pinkish beads forever. Every once in a while I look at them and wonder where I got them, (I forget),...
Components: Oval ugly beads, LOL. Cloisone tubes. 4mm bicones. Seed beads sizes 11/0, 8/0 and 15/0. Check glass button. 2 ear wires
Sunkissed Wildflower Necklace
For this design, I made bead links with some of my favorite Czech glass, gemstone, and crystal pieces to create a long-length necklace. I love this...
Cactus Blossom Necklace
I was really excited to design with these new walnut wood & resin pieces this week- they make it easy to add a quick pop of color to any design & I...
Cuff
Here is another copper and silver fused cuff bracelet. I really do enjoy using my torch. There's several pictures here because it's difficult to...
Components: Leather bracelet blank, copper sheet, sterling silver scrap, copper rivets
Hope
One thing is for sure photographing metal isn't easy. I made this cuff a few days ago. I save all my sterling silver scrap and then I melt it...
Spring Crescent
This crescent moon was a lovely gift from the Etsy artist that created it. Of course my love for birds was a given for me. This little bird was...
Components: Crescent moon is polymer clay with transfer paper appliqué. This beautiful little bird is porcelain ceramic as well as the white dogwood flower. Lampwork beads by an Etsy artist and findings from LB.
Larimar pendant
Here is another larimar pendant I made. I decided to do a very simple,chain with this one.
Components: Larimar, sterling silver
Golden Sunrise Necklace Set
This week I knew I wanted to make a layered necklace so I could use as many shapes of these Greek Pueblo Ceramic beads as possible- I love the...
Simple Leather Bracelets
This simple design is great if you want to make a quick bracelet with those loose beads you have laying around. For this design, I slid on some...
LOVELY FAN & PEARLS
ELEGANT PEARLS TURQUOISE OF THE SOUTHWEST
Components: TURQUOISE FOCAL SWAROVSKI PEARLS
CLASP MAGNETIC
EARRINGS TURQUOISE PEARLS SWAROVSKI BICONES
SLEEPING BEAUTY TURQUOISE ENDS
Addiction
Wire wrapped bracelet. I have a terrible addiction. Caffeine. Specifically iced tea so black you can't see through it. I've tried to quit many...
Components: 4mm rondells. 4mm bicones 1mm and 3mm silver spacer beads. 1 rectangular rhinestone. Craft Wire 20 guage, 24 guage, and 26 guage.
Larimar pendant
Trying to keep busy and productive. Worked on this while my kids are doing remote learning. I'm going to make a chain for it. This is one of two...
Components: Larimar, sterling silver
Ruby Line Quartz Set
Loved this bright color of these beads and I am hoping my Customer's do as well!
Components: Using 8 mm and 6 mm ruby line agates and a ruby line agate heart pendant.
Peach Mojito Necklace
For this design, I made a long bead chain with Malachite & Pink Rhodochrosite Chips. I love making this type of necklace because it doesn't require...
Spring Break Necklace
For this design, I used Amazonite & Pink Rhodochrosite chips to create a beach-inspired necklace. I love the color combination of pink & blue,...
Sea Sun Surf Bracelet
For this design, I used Amazonite & carnelian chips to create an easy-to-make & inexpensive bracelet. I especially love how the amazonite really...
Water Lily Necklace
For this necklace, I knew I wanted to use the lotus coin as the focal piece, along with some of these fun new Czech glass shapes. The color...
Square, Triangle, Square
Peyote stitch and herringbone with glass pearls. I think this is fun.
Components: 11/0 seed beads - blue and jonquil
15/0 seed beads- egg shell
Gold colored clasp
Gold stainless steel earwires
Tassel Necklace
I've had this Indo Lampwork bell? for awhile and finally thought of a design. The Crystal chain really picks up the colors.
Components: Indo bell?, red tassel, crystal chain and copper lobster
Galaxy
I love the mixture of silver and gold with this druzy pendant
Components: Druzy pendant with crystals, organic matte gold circle, sterling silver chain
Here Comes the Sun
I love the mixture of textures and metal colors on these layered earrings
Components: Cork circles, Vintaj brass blanks, matte gold sunburst charms
Seaside Dreams
I wanted to use the aquamarine crystals (March's birthstone) with a beachy vibe chain for a pretty seaside set
Components: Seed bead chain, Swarovski crystals, Zola elements open Dahlia links
Vintage Lampwork Bracelet
I've tried with this rather large Lampwork bead before...not successful. So...this is another try...I'm not sure about it either!
Components: Vintage lampwork bead, Amethyst nuggets, clay bead, Solar Quartz, Turquoise nugget, Aquamarine tube, ceramic disc, Czech glass, Saki Bronze toggle and brass chain.
Earrings from Lima
I got a couple of earring components in my last package....I wanted to make some earrings for friends and I didn't have a lot of money.
Components: Greek patina chandeliers, faceted Tourmaline cubes, Face beads, orange piggys, sea green resin wood ovals and copper ear wires
2nd love you to the moon
Again, I was so inspired when I saw the crescent moon pendants- they’re made from polymer clay. This will be a grandmother necklace as well. She...
Components: Polymer clay from Etsy artist. Findings from LB and lampwork beads from etsy.
Love you to the moon
I haven’t beaded in awhile, but had a request for a grandmothers necklace. I found the crescent moon pendant and got inspiration! The beads at the...
Components: Crescent moon is from an Etsy artist. Findings from LB. Lampwork beads from an awesome Etsy artist.
Deep Waters
Beaded Bracelet. I had an idea for a wire wrapped bracelet, but these beads didn't lend themselves well to the wire. So I thought it would work as...
Components: 4mm pearls. Coin shaped faceted crystals. Silky beads. Bicones. 11/0 seed beads in two colors. Beading thread. 1 button for the center and one for the clasp.
Ready for the hunt
Ceramic focal of my pictograph series in clay by me!
Components: Clay focal, Czechs glass beads!on waxed linen.
Rhombi? Polygons? Parallelograms?
Multicolored woven lariat - very long (almost 40 inches). Feels great on and can be worn in many ways.
Components: Seed beads 11/0 - Orange, Black Fuchsia Matte, Green, Blue and gold.
Bohemian Sun Necklace
I've been really looking forward to creating something with these great new African Brass pieces- they add a unique focal element to any design....
Rose Divinity
I just fell in love with these multi matte beads and wanted to create a springy set
Components: multi matte beads, silver spacers, mother of pearl/abalone pendant, leaf toggle clasp
Wrapped worry stone
I purchased this worry stone last fall. I told Kitty that if I ever learned how to wire wrap and cage a crystal that I would love to do it to this...
Components: Worry stone (don't know what kind of crystal it is), brass and hematite wires with copper wire weaving.
Orange sardonyx
I purchased the orange sardonyx from Lima Beads. I love the colors!
Components: Orange sardonyx, brass and antique brass wires and rose gold wire for the weaving.
Chatter
on “Cool Spring Hues”:“This is a lovely necklace. I love the wheel beads.…” read »
on “Daily Joy”:“I adore this!! Everything about it...the thoughts behind it...the simplicity of it...one of my favorite words.…” read »
on “Daily Joy”:“This is so meaningful! It is so easily worn even after we get out of…” read »
on “Cool Spring Hues”:“I echo your thoughts and feelings. Haven't made much...really anything until today. Needed a boost…” read »
on “Cool Spring Hues”:“So pretty. The colors work so well together and the design is lovely. - Great for…” read »
on “Sunkissed Wildflower Necklace”:“Elaina at Lima The problem I have is when I am trying to make links with…” read »
- on “Cool Spring Hues”:
“Outstanding necklace! The texture and varied sizes and beads make this so marvelous.…” read »
- on “Cool Spring Hues”:
“This is beautiful. I love the chunky, rondellieness (not a word!, but is a big part…” read »
- on “Tangerine Dreams”:
“oops - I meant tangerine not yellow...…” read »
- on “Tangerine Dreams”:
“Thanks kye. I put a row of the yellow beads on each side of the earrings…” read »
on “Spring Crescent”:“So cute!! A little taste of spring....…” read »
on “Ugly Bead Bracelet and Earrings Set”:“We don't normally see "ugly" in a title. Ha. I like what you did. Way to…” read »
- on “Tangerine Dreams”:
“This is such a beautiful set. Love the tangerine color and design. I especially like those…” read »
- on “RUBY SET”:
“So very pretty! My mom was a July baby also. I have a collection…” read »
on “RUBY SET”:“Gorgeous. What month is ruby?…” read »
on “Cactus Blossom Necklace”:“Great design, and I adore your model!…” read »
- on “RUBY SET”:
“HH - so pretty - Is this an early birthday present?…” read »
- on “Tangerine Dreams”:
“Thank you all so much. I'm growing tired of the cold. Found the tangerine beads cheerful.…” read »
on “Tangerine Dreams”:“I like the pendant and the lay of the necklace looks great.…” read »
on “Spring Crescent”:“I LOVE this! <3…” read »
- on “Tangerine Dreams”:
“Gorgeous!! I love your happy tangerine color!…” read »
- on “Tangerine Dreams”:
“Stupendous! The color is so perfect for tangerines. I love the "pendant" and earrings.…” read »
on “Sunkissed Wildflower Necklace”:“I just LOVE this !!!…” read »
- on “Tangerine Dreams”:
“This definitely reminds me of tangerines. It's a beautiful color. Also, I love the unique pendant…” read »
- on “Tangerine Dreams”:
“Oh wow !!! This is soooo beautiful!! A lot of work went into this !!…” read »
- on “Ugly Bead Bracelet and Earrings Set”:
“Ha KR - I have so many unfinished pieces also - maybe we should just sew…” read »
- on “Ugly Bead Bracelet and Earrings Set”:
“Thanks to everyone for your nice comments. I know you all have ugly beads too. Here's…” read »
on “Peach Mojito Necklace”:“Granny Nancy- To make a double strand without using a clasp the length should be about…” read »
on “Ugly Bead Bracelet and Earrings Set”:“I think we all,have those "oh my God what the heck was I thinking!" Things in…” read »
- on “strange new worlds”:
“Nice show! <3…” read »
- on “Ugly Bead Bracelet and Earrings Set”:
“The beads are pretty on their own in their own way. You changed them into…” read »
- on “Ugly Bead Bracelet and Earrings Set”:
“Forgot to mention the earrings. So elegant.…” read »
on “Ugly Bead Bracelet and Earrings Set”:“You've dressed up your "ugly" beads very nicely! Now they're swans!…” read »
- on “Ugly Bead Bracelet and Earrings Set”:
“So pretty KR. Actually, I love the muted gray, pink, mauve color of the beads. And…” read »
- on “Ugly Bead Bracelet and Earrings Set”:
“The set looks good on the front and the back. It reminds me of the Elizabethian-cameo-choker…” read »
on “Rosary Necklace”:“I have 2 crosses I wear as an expression of my Faith. One was originally given…” read »
- on “Sunkissed Wildflower Necklace”:
“Thanks everyone for your feedback, I'm so glad you like it! : )…” read »
- on “Sunkissed Wildflower Necklace”:
“doglover72- I added a link at the end of Step 1 on how to make a…” read »
- on “Sunkissed Wildflower Necklace”:
“doglover72- The links shouldn't bend under normal wear so straightening after assembly should work. I would…” read »
