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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 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.
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...
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
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.
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.
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.
Catching up on Bracelets
I recently had a phenomenal bracelet buy. One buyer bought 8 of my bracelets...at one time!! So, I feel like I've got to hurry up and make more!
Components: Tin toggle, Agates, Czech glass, Solar Quartz, brass star, gold/brass links, Botswana Agate, copper bead caps, PC Acorn, brass chain, brass toggle etc
Crystal’s Kazuri
Crystal Canary suggested I try beads of different color families together in a bracelet. These beads are still somewhat related color wise but...
Components: Ceramic Kazuri beads, handmade in Kenya, 8mm corrugated beads, 6 x10 mm rectangle beads, silver crescent moon charm, clasp.
Blushing Kazuri
Yet another Kazuri bead bracelet, this one in shades of blushing pinkish beige.
Components: Ceramic Kazuri beads, handmade in Kenya, 10 mm gold corrugated beads, gold filigree flower coin beads, leopardskin jasper rondelles, leaf charm, heart charm, corrugated crimp covers, clasp.
Luscious Leafy Green Kazuri
My latest creation is another Kazuri bead bracelet in shades of leafy green.
Components: Kazuri Beads, handmade in Kenya, green howlite nuggets, 8mm corrugated beads, 6 x10 rectangle beads, leaf charm, flower charm, crimp covers, clasp.
More Kazuri Blues
Another Kazuri Bead bracelet.
Components: Kazuri beads, handmade in Kenya, 8mm silver plated beads, 6x10mm silver plated beads, clasp, flower charm.
Bead Crazy
This is my latest bracelet with a ceramic bracelet bar, I had taken off my shop.i am getting to the point where beads are taking up a little too...
Components: Queen Anne's Lace ceramic bracelet bar, Prehnite nuggets, Citrine spikes, Carnelian carved flower, brass chain, copper lobster
Kazuri Blues
I usually make necklaces so this and the last two bracelets I posted are a stretch for me. I only had a few of these blue Kazuri beads so I paired...
Components: African ceramic Kazuri beads, gray baroque freshwater pearls, 8mm corrugated antique silver-plated beads, butterfly charm, clasp.
Earthy Bracelet
African Kazuri Beads, handmade in Kenya, in shades of brown, give an earthy feel to this bracelet. I love the fact that proceeds from these Kazuri...
Components: African Kazuri Beads, 10 mm and 8mm Corrugated brass beads, Czech Glass Ammonite bead, Brass dragonfly charm, brass toggle clasp.
African Kazuri Bracelet
I decided to use more of my stash of African Kazuri beads, handmade in Kenya by disadvantaged women. Kazuri’s ministry to help these disadvantaged...
Components: Handmade ceramic African Kazuri beads, 12 mm corrugated brass beads, 8mm corrugated brass bead, brass patina butterfly charm, green howlite pebbles, corrugated brass crimp covers, brass toggle clasp.
Autumn Leaves
I love the staggered effect of the top-drilled Czech glass teardrops and the autumnal colors. I don’t usually make bracelets, so this is an unusual...
Components: Czech glass autumn metallics 5x7 teardrops, leaf charm.
More Bracelets
The Abalone is a new design...but the Fox (he's not that easy to see) ...I found in my drawer of beads. I have no idea why I cast him aside. I...
Components: Abalone link, polymer clay beads, Agates, Lampworked bead, seeds, ceramic charm, brass bead caps, ceranic fox, Peach Moonstone, Czech glass, coconut sqaures, vintage Millefiori and gold toggle.
Jasper stone, knotted, ceramic beads, multi strand, copper metal bracelet.
Jasper stone, knotted, ceramic beads, multi strand, copper metal bracelet.
Components: Copper clasp (Tierra cast)
Black Irish Waxed Linen 2 ply
red creek jasper 8 mm and rondelle
Gaea Ceramic Sunshine on Buff Pebble Bead 13-15x11-13mm
flower Czech glass bead
jump rings
Red creek Jasper stone, copper leaf, charm bracelet.
Copper lead cuff from Nunn design mixed with vintaj cable chain and Red Creek Jasper Energy Tube stones.
Components: Red Creek Jasper Energy Tube 6-6.5x5-5.5mm
Nunn Design Copper Large Leaf Bracelet Link 50x16mm
Vintaj Natural Brass Etched Oval Cable Chain
head pins, clasp, jump rings
Turquoise bracelet with dragonfly
Lima beads turquoise discs with pearl and Dragonfly button closure and leather.
Components: Dragonfly button ( Tierra cast)
leather cording 2 mm matte brown
Turquoise graduated discs
10 mm pearl
beading wire
jump rings
Bracelet Madness
I used to call myself the "Madbeader"...and indeed I still am. Maybe, that's what is keeping me sane. Ever since I figured out that making...
Components: Polymer clay beads, Autumn Agate, Carnelian, copper toggle, Czech ruby bird, Noreena Jasper, vintage Mille Fiori, Czech glass, seeds, brass toggle, copper spacers, asst. Dangles, ceramic focal, pearl dangles, Citrine spikes, Pink Agate, gold toggle, pink and green ?
Earth and Sky
Turquoise and orange are a favorite combo of mine. I went a little crazy with color on this. I had these fiber beads I wanted to use somehow.
Components: Fiber bead, Magnesite, polymer clay bead, Czech Glass, copper chain and copper toggle
From Free Beads
I bought a string of African beads from an Etsy seller who included a little packet of random beads as a free gift. I decided to see if I could...
Components: Random free glass bead, string.
Bolo Cord Wrap Bracelet
Bracelets are my favorite style of jewelry to wear, this one has a warm, earthy look which gives me a great neutral piece to wear with most of my...
Ruby Fire Bracelet
When I spotted the Czech rice beads online, I just had to have them, and they did not disappoint! I still have more so may do some type of...
Components: Everything in this bracelet with the exception of the elastic cord was purchased here at Lima Beads. Czech Glass Ruby Fire Polished rice 12x8mm; 8mm Gold round bead; 4mm gold round bead; TierraCast gold Lily bead caps.
Thinking Ahead
The thought of Christmas being only 59 days away has inspired me to plan some jewelry for my two favorite people. The green bracelet is for...
Components: Malachite, green connector, Tensha beads, charms, Peach Moonstone, Agate tube, enameled Butterfly, Saki toggle, purple Agate, Czech glass, Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Swarovski gold pearl, brass beadcaps, sunflower link, seeds, dragonfly, brass toggle, lampwork beads
Fun Bracelets
I saw a similar design & wanted to use my cubes & triangles. I added the 4-strand braid to mine. It was also a great excuse to use some beautiful...
Components: 4mm Miyuki cubes, Miyuki #5 triangles, 1mm leather cord, Czech buttons
On The Autumnal Forest Floor
After seeing all the lovely autumn jewelry created, I thought I'd jump on the bandwagon! The other photos are of some of my watercolor paintings I...
Components: All beads from LB and Etsy. Chain from local shop, and the copper focal connector was made by me.
Andromedae Knotted Bracelet
This design is just the start of an elegant bracelet stack. Adding a personlized touch like the star charm takes this bracelet to another level....
Super duo flower bracelet
I used seed beads and super duo beads to create the flowers. I used crackle beads to separate them. I found a design on pinterest and tweaked it a...
Components: Seed beads, super duo beads, and large crackle beads
Two Bracelets
In going through beads I found these great African beads....from LB.
Components: African glass..LB, turquoise Howlite, gold lobster claw, Citrine spike, Greek beads, brass link, pink bracelet bar, Czech glass, lotus charm, copper chain
One Bracelet
I found myself making this bracelet...though not really intending to. Especially since I had said that I was going to limit my jewelry making....
Components: GGS blossom link and acorn, assorted PC beads, coconut squares, enamel bead, glass leaves, czech glass and silver toggle.
Best sellers 1st show
These kind of bracelets were my best sellers this year. Earrings second, stack necklaces ( I made a bunch of them). This is my observation- people...
Components: Lots of Czech beads
Practical
I decided to learn how to knot paracord. This is a snake knot. The toggle is a drilled ferrocerium Rod for fire starting. The striker can be worn...
Components: Drilled Ferrocerium Rod for toggle, Paracord for bracelet and belt loop, Striker for the Ferro Rod
Elizabeth bracelet
I’ve posted another Elizabeth bracelet that was similar, but had pacific opal Swarovski bicones . This bracelet is with AB2x bicones. The second...
Components: Platinum Swarovski 4 mm pearls, turquoise AB 2x Swarovski crystal bicones. Antique bronze toho 11/0's. True 2 seed beads
Second picture is Czech glass 4mm cream pearls with gold wash and Crystal Vitrail green 4mm czech Fire Polish beads. Antique bronze toho 11/0's. True 2 seed beads. Both have a beautiful box clasp.
Cat and Mouse
Fell in love with these swirly beads of Nancy's...I think they are polymer clay. Then there was the little mouse bead who just seemed to fit well...
Components: PC swirly beads, gold bead caps, PC mouse, hammered PC beads, Czech glass capri blue beads, brass toggle.
Busy Bumble Bees
With Summer coming to a close here in the southwest, our garden is finally fading as the evenings are getting a tad cooler. The bees have been a...
Components: Green Girl Bee focal (LB), African recycled glass, African recycled ring (LB), Jet carved round, yellow glass rondelles & lampwork bead, pink crystal rondelle, metal large hole bead, wood, black leather (LB), seeds, bead caps (flowered ones from LB)
Spooky Stretch Bracelets
Have a little fun Halloween wordplay when creating these easy personalized stretch bracelets.
Chatter
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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 »
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on “Boney James”:“Wow. Romeo is warming up to you fast! Too bad he can't dance. Ha.…” read »
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on “Boney James”:“I agree with Melody about the lighted beads. So lovely. I'm sure Romeo will find peace…” read »
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“Oh, this is just lovely Sweetjane. At first glance I thought it was aquamarine, my birthstone…” read »
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“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 »
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“Wow--marvelous use of the Ammonite coins!
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on “Buttefly sun catcher”:“I ❤ suncatchers! This is absolutely beautiful!…” read »
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