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Leftovers
I had a leftover bunny bead...so I thought I would make a bracelet out of it and some beads from my stash.
Components: bunny bead, A Beaded Gift bead, Leopardskin Jasper, nut bead, ringy chain, farfalle beads and waxed linen..and a tassel
Witches Brew Bracelet
This design is full of hocus pocus! I created this bracelet with large hole Czech glass beads, 3' leather cord and a tassel (resembling a witches...
Do The Bunny Hop
I fell in love with these bunny beads. I did a bracelet in pink bunny beads for a friends birthday. You can see the bunny on the second photo in...
Components: ceramic beads in olive green, black/rust and coral, tiny pine cones, amber dragonfly button and 2mm leather.
Calypso Blues Bracelet
5 strand assorted Blues Glass Bead Bracelet that looks beautiful and also helps you use up your "one off" beads that are leftover from other...
Components: ~Different beads in tonal blues, turquoise and greens.
~Silver spacers, strand separators, chain and clasp.
~Assorted charms and shells.
Deep In The Forest
This bracelet was based on wonderful walks through the forest with all its sights, sounds, and aromas. My husband saw me finishing up the...
Components: Green Girl deer/fawn charm; TierraCast bunny & bird; large hole owl bead; porcelain beads; Czech ovals; Agua Nueva Agate starcuts; Olive New Jade; Tigereye; Wood Jasper; faceted agate rondelles; glass teardrops; antique silver findings
Old Blue Eyes
I've made several bracelets with this mini owl and they never received much attention. I think people just couldn't see him. So...I made him into a...
Components: Olivine Owl...by Grace lampwork, mini kalera, green enamel bead, unicorne bead, vintage Lucite rings, Czech Glass, Farfalle, copper chain, ribbed toggle, waxed linen.
Out of my box with yarn beads
I saw these beads online- did my usual ‘look it up on you tube”. I didn’t really care for the ones I saw on you tube. So this is my “winging it”....
Components: Wire (I tried 16 and 20). I like the 20 better. Yarn, copper findings, Czech beads and 2 cheap beads. My goal is keep practicing and then use wool.
Sunflower Fields Bracelet Stack
Sunflowers are my favorite flower, so I was super excited to see these new porcelain beads with sunflowers on them! I immediately knew that I...
Flutter
I've had this GGS butterfly coin for forever and haven't been able to settle on a design I really like. I love these Fluorite hexagonal beads and...
Components: GGS butterfly coin, Fluorite, Chrysoprase, peanut beads, lavender Amethyst, Saki toggle, waxed linen...and the little bird there is just temporary.
Desert Dreams Bracelet
I wanted to use the new microsuede which is the perfect neutral backdrop for the sparkling raspberry beads, brass, and woven focal I used.
Nuts!
I've had these nuts for forever...thought they would be good in a Fall design. Actually...everything in this bracelet I've had for awhile. Still...
Components: Indonesian focal bead, Autumn Agate..LB, nuts, pc bicone, green peanut beads, pc leaf and little pine cone...and waxed linen...and copper toggle..LB.
More Odds and Ends
Looking for something to make...usps has really slowed down...impatiently waiting for packages...So, I ran across this earring component with no...
Components: ceramic leaf, Artistic Jasper, brass spacers, peanut beads, brass leaf chain, brass toggle...everything but the leaf and peanut beads are from LB.
Tiptoe Thru the Tulips
I received some vintage beads yesterday and was wondering why I had ordered some of them...let alone what to do with them. This is what I came up...
Components: Golem tulip bead, vintage flower beads, vintage lapis links, peanut beads, copper chain, copper lobster
Odds and Ends
I've had this little PC bird for quite sometime....never could really fit in. It's hard to see...the second pic shows it best. I decided to try again.
Components: PC bird, most are beads from my stash, pink opal crystals, seeds and Czech leaves from LB.
Dino
Yes...it's a Dinosaur bead. I couldn't help myself. It's just for fun and I may give it to a friend who likes Dinosaurs.
Components: Dinosaur bead, most of the beads are from my stash, Grace Lampwork Sea Urchin, brass chain and lobster claw...LB.
Fishies on a string!
I fell in love with this great Golem bead. So, I had to figure out what to do with it. I wrapped it with a heavy gauge bronze wire to make it the...
Components: Added Picasso finished seed beads and czech glass melon beads to the 1.5mm natural colored leather cord and finished it off with the fish. I wanted to have the bronze wire have a design, too. Thus, another fish!?!
luxe Cabochon Bracelets
When I first saw these new Czech Glass oval beads, I knew I wanted to design something with them. The colors are beautiful (especially when the...
Re-Do
I got my package from Lima, and decided to make the bracelet that I had intended to make...but got impatient and made the first one. So...I'm...
Components: building bead, Artistic Jasper, brass spacers, ceramic key bead, brass chains and brass lobster claw
Keys to the Kingdom
A building bead...I thought what a challenge!
I feel I could have done better...but it is what it is.
I feel I could have done better...but it is what it is.
Components: ceramic building bead, Black Lava Rock, Tiger Eye, wood beads, ceramic keys bead, Red Jasper, Black Agate, Red Lampworked bead, big brass lobster and waxed linen
Mod Squad
This bead reminds me of my youth...back in the 70's....I remember my Mom had a big orange chair.
Components: Mod Squad lentil...A Beaded Gift, black, turquiose and orange vinyl beads, Black Lava Rock, turquoise beads, waxed linen and copper lobster
Gilded Crystal Waters Bracelet Stack
I love the mix of blues & purples in this bracelet stack. For this design, I used gemstones, Czech glass, and gold accents. They can definitely be...
Birds and Flowers
I think birds and houses....and flowers are my favorite things to design with.
Components: pink ceramic bracelet bar, ceramic bird, Amazonite flowers, Rhodonite, Lavender Amethyst, Chrysoprase heishi, GGS butterfly toggle, pink seeds, crystal chain, antique button, Czech glass leaves and silver lobster
Flower and Leaf
Fell in love with these ceramic pieces...very Boho indeed.
Components: ceramic flower and leaf, Rhodonite, gray recycled beads, Pink Agate, Black Onyx, silver bead, Chrysoprase, silver rose hook
Copacabana Anklet
You find anklets to be one of the big summer trends. I used bright color African dogun rings and playful chains to match. This anklet is...
Fairy Garden Anklet Stack
I love the mix of the pastels & bright colors in this anklet stack- of course they can be worn individually, but I think they look great stacked...
Sun Kissed Anklet Stack
For this design, I used a mix of gemstones & African beads to create this fun anklet stack. I love the orange & blue color combination, and the...
Day at the Beach Anklet Stack
For this anklet stack, I used these colorful cowrie shells, seed beads, & crystals. I love the pastel color palette and the shells add a fun,...
Bracelets for charity
Here are my two kinds of crocheted bracelets one with gemstones, one with Toho beads! Can't wait to sell them for scholarships, winter clothes,...
Components: Gemstones, Toho beads, C-Lon
Mother-Daughter links
I made this bracelet to match a necklace I had purchased. It has both my birthstone and one of my daughters in it.
Components: Aquamarine, pearls, silver wire, silver clasp
Fire and ice
My mom wanted another bracelet, one out of copper. She decided on garnet stones. I wanted a more refined wire design and I really have been drawn...
Components: Copper, sterling silver, garnet
Orange and Green
From one of my favorite ceramic bead makers
Components: ceramic bracelet and pendant, Green Aventurine, copper leaf, Czech glass, waxed linen, orange 2mm leather, PH copper toggle, Czech glass button
Wooden Stackables 1
I love wood peices and chunky bracelet designs. One of my first designs. Big, bold and beautiful. Will be sold individualy for each ladies'...
Components: Brown wooden beads
Colors of the ocean beads.
Male Swagger
I designed this braccelet for my husband for Father's Day. It is simple, yet elegant like his personality. I will also add his initial to it to...
Components: Strong black elastic band (doubled), Gray Agate, black and brown stones, silver hardware.
Silver and sapphire
My mom wanted a bracelet too... This one is sterling silver and natural untreated sapphire that are 2.8 to 3 mm in size. Just teeny tiny! I have...
Components: Sterling silver, sapphire
Dance of the butterflies
I found the carved butterfly beads in a local bead shop. I didn't know what I was going to do with them at the time. I played around with different...
Components: Carved cinnabar butterfly beads, African Jasper, elastic cord
Woven Tahiti Bracelet
This woven focal is the perfect summer embellishment when combined with the wood and resin teardrop. This could also be a fun anklet.
Pearl and Crystal
Another rediscovered piece of work. It was about half finished and had been hanging around for many moons. I finished it today and am fairly...
Components: fresh water pearls of various sizes in light colors, various sizes of clear crystals, 14ga and 24ga red brass wire, two gold seed beads
Baby Girl
I made this for my 8 yo daughter. I love copper, it has such a warm color to it. I used peridot because it's her birthstone.
Components: Copper wire, Peridot
Swiss Blue
This is my 2nd bracelet, it's a gift for a co-worker. I swear one of these days I'll actually list stuff in my shop lol! The stones are Swiss Blue...
Components: Swiss blue quartz, sterling silver
Prototype
This is a prototype bracelet that I made. It was also pretty difficult to photograph since it is so thin! It is 12 gauge wire which is...
Components: Sterling silver wire, white topaz
Chatter
on “Brown House with a Red Flower”:“This is another favorite. The little brown house is adorable. I'm always amazed at how you…” read »
- on “Odds and Ends”:
“I adore this bracelet. It belongs on someone's wrist come Spring. It is so pretty. I…” read »
on “Black Dahlia Necklace”:“Thanks everyone!…” read »
on “Pleated Copper”:“LRC, your fold-formed copper designs are so creative! I so enjoy seeing your lovely work.…” read »
on “Calypso Blues Bracelet”:“Don't know how I missed this before. A beautiful bracelet with such a diversity of beads.…” read »
- on “Be still and you’ll know which way to go”:
“Thanks Robin for the explanation. It's a beautiful set.…” read »
on “Leaves and Berries”:“Outstanding piece of jewelry...super wirework!!…” read »
- on “Leftovers”:
“Thanks for all the lovely comments!!…” read »
on “Calypso Blues Bracelet”:“I love the colours, really caught my eye.…” read »
on “Leaves and Berries”:“Well shucks, everyone, I don't know what to say other than thanks for all of the…” read »
on “Leftovers”:“How do you make your orphan beads look like they belong together? It's fascinating how you…” read »
- on “Leaves and Berries”:
“Oh wow LRC! This set is fantastic! What will you do next? You keep upping your…” read »
- on “Leaves and Berries”:
“As usual - WOW! This is beautiful and has a great old world charm to it.…” read »
- on “Leaves and Berries”:
“Oh - and the matching earrings are fab.…” read »
- on “Leaves and Berries”:
“Work of art is right. I just love it. The design, the colors. Just awesome. I…” read »
- on “Leftovers”:
“Love your leftovers. Wonderful design.…” read »
- on “Orange Orange and more Orange”:
“What a great orange necklace. Love the design. Great colors - love the flat chips.…” read »
on “Be still and you’ll know which way to go”:“Beady, I attach the strap using jump rings- I have a heavy duty kind of hole…” read »
- on “Dark Magic Necklace”:
“I agree - well done and fun idea.…” read »
- on “Wicked Hands Earrings”:
“What fun Halloween earrings. Great.…” read »
- on “Blue Moon Earrings”:
“So pretty - especially when worn. Great size.…” read »
- on “Crystal Skull Drop Earrings”:
“Spooky for Halloween.…” read »
- on “Do The Bunny Hop”:
“Very nice sweetjane. Perfect for fall. Love the bunny beads and the ribbon. So creative.…” read »
- on “Be still and you’ll know which way to go”:
“Robin - This set is so lovely. So glad the earth spoke to you so nicely.…” read »
- on “The Shy One”:
“Another beautiful design using the Arabesque. You named it correctly also. It does look shy. I…” read »
- on “Mellow yellow”:
“Beautiful Robin. The yellows look great with the grays and blacks. And I agree gunmetal was…” read »
on “Leaves and Berries”:“Oh, wow! This is absolutely incredible with all the detailed work involved in this design.…” read »
on “Leftovers”:“Another fabulous bracelet!…” read »
- on “Leaves and Berries”:
“Wow, LRC, this is certainly a showstopper, stunner, and all-around gorgeous piece!!!…” read »
- on “Leftovers”:
“I think the variety of focal points in this bracelet are wonderful. I really enjoy…” read »
- on “Orange Orange and more Orange”:
“Orange=happiness! My favorite color too! Beautiful work & combinations. I love how you…” read »
on “Witches Brew Bracelet”:“I've always wanted to visit Salem. Thank for the lovely comments. Post your Halloween designs!…” read »
on “Leaves and Berries”:“Very amazing piece! I can see it worn at Christmas time with a beautiful velvet…” read »
on “Leaves and Berries”:“I definitely thought of a luscious berry vine as soon as I saw. Beautiful work and…” read »
- on “Leaves and Berries”:
“Whan at amazing piece you've created. I swear my mouth was open for minutes as I…” read »
- on “Leaves and Berries”:
“Gorgeous!!…” read »
- on “Do The Bunny Hop”:
“Love your bracelets! This one is right up there.…” read »
on “Día de los Muertos Necklace”:“This is spectacular!! Thank you for showing how to use the skullls in a pretty…” read »
- on “Leaves and Berries”:
“It makes me think of royalty, something a fairy princess could wear. It has a…” read »
- on “Leaves and Berries”:
“I love your handmade focal but somehow I imagine it hanging from green silk string, instead…” read »
