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Rainbow Sacred Heart Bracelet
This 5-wrap color-blocked stretch bracelet is an invigorating rainbow display, each wrap a different color!
Designer: Tracy Proctor
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Designer: Tracy Proctor
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Some New Bracelets
The first bracelet contains some things I found on my treasure hunt...the other two contain things that were generously given to me from Nancy .
Components: Czech glass, Tiger Eye, Jasper, PC beads, brass chain, brass toggle, brass butterfly, Lampworked beads, Black Sardonyx, African glass bead, silver toggle, PC focal, Blue Agate, gold beadcaps, Swarovski crystals...etc.
Very Green Bracelet
I'm not sure what the focal green bead...some kind of raw nugget...maybe an Emerald. The earrings are definitely Emeralds.
Components: Green nugget, Jade nugget, Czech glass, Green Aventurine, copper charm, brass button.
Singing the Blues
A floral bracelet in shades of blue and silver. The metal components may look gold because of the lighting, but they are silver.
Components: Lampwork glass floral beads, recycled blue glass beads, Czech glass blue melon beads, fire polished blue glass bead, freshwater pearls, filigree silver beads, faceted silver hematite, silver leaf charm, floral toggle clasp.
Another Floral Bracelet
I’m on a roll making bracelets. This one in deep blues and greens.
Components: Lampwork beads, Czech glass maple leaf beads, green cathedral beads, fluted silver beads, Fire polished crystal, faceted silver hematite, floral toggle clasp.
Cathedrals and Pearls
A lovely painted lotus focal bead paired with freshwater pearls, pink cathedral beads and various metal beads makes for an elegant bracelet.
Components: Painted lotus focal, silver diamond focal, pink cathedral beads, freshwater pearls, antique silver beads, silver diamond beads, faceted silver hematite, floral toggle clasp.
Butterflies Are Free
A friend saw my creation featured on the Lima Beads homepage and wanted a similar bracelet. I didn’t want to make them too similar so I hope she...
Components: Lampworked beads, butterfly bead, freshwater pearls, Czech glass leaves, butterfly and flower toggle clasp.
This and That
This is a bracelet that I started some time ago. I found it in a box. All it needed was a few loose ends worked in. How lazy am I? I didn't even...
Components: Crystal beads and a bunch of those clear 6/0 spacer beads they put on strands of beads to separate them. I always think there has to be a use for them. Also crystal faceted bead for the clasp, and beading thread.
Black Beauty
I was putting random things together that I store in a cookie tin. I find my most creative process this way.
Components: Black wire, Czech glass flower, vintaj black findings, glass pearls, Czech glass chain.
Midnight Beader
I couldn't sleep last night...I thought it might be a full moon...but it wasn't. I had a bracelet I had started. So, I got up and finished it!
Components: Cherry Quartz, Swarovski crystals, gold balls, polka dot glass bead, orange large hole beads, pink and orange jasper, brass chain, gold toggle
Another Skull and a Custom Order
This is skull no. 2 bracelet...who knows if it will sell or not. The second bracelet is a custom order from a repeat buyer.
Components: PC skull, turquoise Magnasite, Lampworked beads, Czech Hibiscus, assorted charms, Cherry Quartz, Yellow Jade, Czech glass, silver lobster, copper toggle and assorted charms
Czech Glass Medley
I have a large stash of Czech glass beads and I really wanted to use some so I have an excuse to order more!
Components: Czech glass wild violet, wild rose and hibiscus coin beads, Czech glass Deco fan diamond, Czech glass leaf, freshwater pearls, floral toggle clasp.
The First Rose of Summer
Our daffodils and crocuses have come and gone, so I’ve moved beyond Spring, and am thinking about Summer. Here is the first rose of Summer.
Components: Lampwork floral beads, pink cathedral beads, green cathedral beads, Czech glass leaf beads, freshwater pearls, faceted silver hematite, floral toggle clasp.
Millefiori Bracelet
I was gifted a lot of Millefiori beads so I’ve been trying to use them. These yellow Millefiori’s have a touch of blue in them so I’ve paired them...
Components: Millefiori beads, blue glass square beads and round beads, faceted gold hematite.
Home Sweet Home
I have always loved house beads...along with bird beads...and I knew I had to have Gaeas new house bead.
Components: Ceramic house, Peach Moonstone, Green Agate..?, Red Jasper, Yellow Jade, orange nugget, African flower bead, copper toggle
New Bracelets
I needed new bracelets in my shop...and I had seen this skull in a shop on Etsy and thought of Holly.
Components: PC skull, Citrine, Carnelian, Czech Hibiscus, brass toggle, Lampworked focal, Amethyst, Czech? Lentils, silver toggle, ceramic focal, Yellow Jade, Green Quartz and black chain
Another Spring Bracelet
It snowed yesterday, the first snow all winter! Thankfully it didn’t stick, and it didn’t ruin all the beautiful Spring flowers that are in full...
Components: Lampworked focal, Spring green recycled glass beads, lilac Czech glass melon beads, freshwater pearls, faceted silver hematite, and a floral toggle clasp.
I Watch Band take 2
I am still looking at these online. I looked at a couple you tube videos. I’m still thinking I can make one- so…. I think this one is better, but...
Components: I used 1.5 metallic round leather with a pretty good matching 0.5 wax cord for putting it together. In order are 2 tiny picture jasper tubes, then 2 bronsite cubes, square tube cherry jasper, 6 ml cherry jasper round with Czech fire glass beads, picture jasper tube, 2 6/0 beads, Czech glass tube, 6/0. Copper daisy spacer beads. 4 copper plated pewter barrel spacers. A little macrame which one side has more than the other. Macrame slide.
Not quite Halloween
I really like the colors of this bracelet even though they’re sort of reminiscent of Halloween.😂
Components: Black Onyx, Red Agate, gold Celtic knot diamond beads, faceted gold hematite.
Nancy's Purple Bracelet
There were a lot of purple beads in the last batch of Nancy's swag. I thought copper was a good choice for the wire and chain.
Seaside Shimmer bracelet
I love creating with shimmery abalone
Components: Abalone links in three shapes, Czech glass fire polished rondelles, 20 gauge artistic wire, stainless steel chain & lobster clasp
First attempt at Weaving
Nothing fancy, i just grabbed some seed beads, fine wire and 6 mm blue cathedral beads, I surprised myself how satisfying this was to attempt.
Spring Green Memory Bracelet
All the trees and daffodils are blooming and it’s definitely Spring here in North Carolina and mirrored in this bracelet.
Components: Millefiori beads, freshwater pearls, gold flat oval beads, gold fluted beads, green recycled glass beads, crystal rondelles, gold memory wire.
“Destashing” Bracelet
Using up some of the odds and ends in my stash.
Components: Assorted glass and lampwork beads, faceted silver hematite, toggle clasp
Finally Finished!
All these bracelets have been sitting on my work table unfinished. I finally finished them...whew!
Components: Chain, beads, clasps, jumprings, focal beads....from LB, etsy, and local stores. Inspiration from Pinterest, LB, Etsy, and my imagination 😉
Gemstones for Debbie
The bracelet I made last night. I got the little brass connector from Nancy. I thought it perfect for a delicate little bracelet for Debbie. The...
Components: Brass connector, Fluorite, Aquamarine, Amethyst, copper Luna Moth, Tourmaline, Garnet, Peridot and copper hook...brass toggle.
Spring Blossom Bracelet Set
Spring is right around the corner and I can't be more ready. I used a soft pastel palette of stone green and pink opal. Czech leaves and daisy...
Just For Fun
I guess this is just busy work. I still haven't felt very creative...and I have to wait on new items to arrive. I'm hoping something will make me...
Components: Czech glass, polymer clay beads, Agates, enameled snowflake, brass, copper and silver toggle.silver chain, Apatite nuggets, Swarovski Pearls, silver lobster and paper beads
All Pinky Pink
Sometimes I just like Pink!
Components: Floral lampwork beads, silver floral bead, silver oval vine bead, freshwater pearls, rose quartz beads, clear and pink crystal bicones, floral toggle clasp.
First piece from Nancy's Stash
Boho in ahades of green, triple strand bracelet, with gold chain and hardware.
Components: Golem lentil and rounds, porcelain cubes, green 8 mm rounds and rondelles from Nancy, gold chain. Tassel caps to hide the crimps, jump rings and a 20 mm gate ring clasp.
Oh my goodness!
Hi y’all- it’s been a long time ( last fall) since I’ve done any beading. It’s true: if you don’t use your skills you’ll lose them. I’m making a...
Components: White leather cord, C Lon thread, some turquoise beads, seed beads, navy beads( they have all the gold dust in them- can’t remember the name) a button and wax cord. I’m going to have to break down and buy a saddle color round leather cord. I don’t like the blue c Lon . Any ideas?
Gold and Turquoise Odyssey
A lot of the time people pair turquoise with silver, but I love it paired with gold.
Components: Hammered focal, Gold floral bead, faceted gold hematite beads, Czech glass bicones, freshwater pearls, Lampworked glass bead, Leaf charm, floral toggle clasp.
Golem and Green
I had a number of green beads...gemstones etc. So , I decided to get this Golem lentil. I thought the PC kinda square bead went with it in a way.
Components: Golem focal, Peridot, Fluorite, Cheetah Jade nugget, gold toggle and peanut beads.
Hungry Froggy Bracelet
This hungry frog is trying so hard to catch the dragonfly without much success.
Components: Frog focal, dragonfly charm. green magnesite pebbles, faceted silver hematite, toggle clasp.
Project Pick #1
Melody picked beads for this piece from my Project Pick #1. I added a few beads from my stash to her picks.
Components: Beach daisies, ocean teardrops, 2 sizes of seed beads. I added Amazonite nuggets, 2 sizes of English cut beads, and a 3rd size of seed beads. I wired a few charms using the components, and strung them on small size memory wire (I have 5 inch wrists!)
Custom Order No. 2
This the one where she wanted a pink bunny on it....something very Spring like.
Components: Rhodonite bunny, peach freshwater pearls, Rose Quartz, Czech glass, Flourite leaves, various charms, silver magnetic clasp and Rose Quartz stars
Kissed By The Sun
This was a special request from a customer. She wanted a sparkly beachy bracelet for an upcoming tropical vacation
Components: Seafoam line agate beads, stainless steel chain, rhinestone starfish charm, coin pearl, pink chalcedony and turquoise howlite bead
Spring on my mind
These are some braceletsI have been working on during the storms in California. Looking forward to sunny days.
Components: Golem, African beads, tierracast findings, sari silk, whatever else I dug up.
Pebbles, Pearls and Cloisonné Bracelet
I like the bright green and the contrast of the rough and tumble pebbles with the elegant pearls and cloisonné.
Components: Cloisonné leaf, freshwater pearls, green dyed magnesite pebbles, faceted gold hematite, flower charm, leaf charm and floral toggle clasp.
Re Do
I was not happy with the way I designed these owls before. So...my Lima order came today and I got busy.
Components: Brass owls, Cheetah Jade nugget, Czech Glass daisys, brass chain, brass charms, Unicorne bead and brass toggle
Chatter
on “Wolf: the Pathfinder”:“Beautiful wolf necklace! The color of the beads go very well with with the title.…” read »
on “Amethyst Clusters”:“Thanks you all...I really like these earrings. But..I really like cluster earrings.…” read »
on “A few Necklaces”:“Thanks to everyone for your comments!! I like the Kyanite necklace...but I really like the GGS…” read »
on “Wolf: the Pathfinder”:“Great necklace....I love it!! The pendant is great, and the beads you used are perfect.…” read »
- on “Crystal Crescent Necklace”:
“This is a very pretty necklace!…” read »
on “Rainbow Sacred Heart Bracelet”:“This is a very pretty brace!et. I had a chuckle on myself. I thought…” read »
- on “Honey Bee Earrings”:
“These are truly as sweet as honey!!…” read »
on “A few Necklaces”:“Beautiful necklaces! I agree with K and Nancy, the kyanite necklace should sell quickly!…” read »
on “A few Necklaces”:“That kyanite is such a unique color. The way the light plays across it makes…” read »
on “A few Necklaces”:“I love kyanite and agree with K that the first necklace will likely sell. Mother's Day…” read »
on “A few Necklaces”:“I can tell you that if you put this first necklace in your shop it will…” read »
on “Earring Collection”:“It won't let me comment! These are all really cool.…” read »
on “What's Your Mood Ring”:“Really good stuff. Love em…” read »
on “Cosmic Tulip Earrings”:“Thank you!…” read »
on “Groovy Blooms Earrings”:“Thank you all for your kind words!…” read »
- on “Earring Collection”:
“Oh my! They are all beautiful and unique. The purple hot air balloons would…” read »
on “Purple Bliss”:“Just noticed these. I really like the pendant with all the swirly things at the…” read »
- on “The Earrings & Bracelet in Progress”:
“Nice set. You obviously put a great deal of work into these. I especially like the…” read »
- on “Amethyst Clusters”:
“I like the soft color of these teardrops.…” read »
on “Some New Bracelets”:“Sweetjane bracelets are the best.…” read »
on “Earring Collection”:“Beautiful earrings. I'm especially fond of the red ones.…” read »
on “Earring Collection”:“Great use of colors and techniques. I especially like the design of the last pair.…” read »
on “Earring Collection”:“WOW! Absolutely gorgeous earrings! They are all so beautiful it’s hard to pick a favorite but…” read »
- on “Some New Bracelets”:
“Thanks so much everyone for your comments!! I really love making bracelets!!…” read »
- on “Dragon Necklace”:
“Delightful & original!…” read »
on “Some New Bracelets”:“These are all beautiful!…” read »
on “Dragon Necklace”:“Thank you Moonshan
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“Gorgeous - I’ld happily wear that one ! (Not OCD enough to make one - maybe…” read »
on “Dragon Necklace”:“I absolutely love The Green Dragon!…” read »
on “Dragon Necklace”:“I absolutely love The Green Dragon!…” read »
- on “Dragon Necklace”:
“I absolutely love The Green Dragon!…” read »
- on “Dragon Necklace”:
“I absolutely love The Green Dragon!…” read »
- on “Dragon Necklace”:
“I absolutely love The Green Dragon!…” read »
- on “Some New Bracelets”:
“The black and white is my favorite. Its gorgeous.…” read »
- on “Some New Bracelets”:
“Gorgeous bracelets! Each bracelet has its own character, color scheme and outstanding colors.…” read »
- on “Some New Bracelets”:
“Fine collection of bracelets. You make so many of them ... do you do it…” read »
- on “Amethyst Clusters”:
“Ooooh so pretty! These colors play so well together! Of course they are my favorite…” read »
- on “Amethyst Clusters”:
“Very versatile ear rings for Spring! The color reminds me of the spring flowers that…” read »
- on “The Earrings & Bracelet in Progress”:
“I agree with Althea, but you are the person seeing it right in front of you…” read »
on “The Earrings & Bracelet in Progress”:“I love the earrings and necklace set. I don’t really think that the eye pins are…” read »
