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Buried Treasure Hand Chain
Bead chain and a focal link add a ton of sparkle to this simple hand chain.
Santorini Braided Bracelet
I love how this bracelet turned out, it has beautiful blue hues against the natural-looking nylon cord. I added the greek pewter fish tube to add...
Sun-Kissed Sands Bracelet
I used Lima's new waxed nylon cord for this shimmering sandy-toned bracelet. I love this look, it reminds me of a fish net.
Beachcomber Bracelet
Multiple strands of bead chain accentuate the woven focal and add tons of sparkle to this easy-to-make bracelet.
chirp,chirp,peep
My mom is in care after a car accident back in march,she had her ankle broken and had rods and pins out in. She recently got approval for walking...
Components: bronze decorative head pins, brass birds(which I adore) aqua tierra agate beads, dark copper spacer round beads, white beads im unsure of. small bit of chain for the extender and a lobster clasp.
purple for mom
had my mom visiting and wanted to make her something while she was here. I am sure this could have been created better,having two clasps is not...
Components: various toho beads, 16 gauge artistic wire, 24 gauge wire, heart charm and decorative chain.
Island Time Bracelet
This beach-inspired bracelet (or anklet) can be made with any color cord, and features pearls & cowrie shell drops.
A Rose by Any Other Name
I had a lot of pink beads accumulated...and my friend Holly loves pink. So I decided to make her a bracelet.
Components: vintage Lampwork bead, PC rose bead, beaded bead, PC turquoise and magenta beads, silver bead caps, Czech glass, lavender Amethyst, melon bead, lucite flower and brass toggle
Lima Easter Egg Hunt 2019 Prize Bracelet
I found 100 eggs and claimed the 8mm Aqua Terra agate and the Tierra cast gold plated focal link as a prize and made this bracelet. I had it in...
Sea Breeze Bracelet
Create this simple oval pattern bracelet using some thread and your favorite gemstones!
hello sunshine!
My son has been wanting me to make his girlfriend something,he had so many opinions on it. Don't do this and do that etc... So when I saw these...
Components: small brass rounds, czech flowers and faceted beads, magnetic clasp and chain tassel.
Suddenly Abalone
Recently I went to a bead show and had so much fun. When I saw these Abalone flower beads, I knew I had to make a bracelet using them.
Components: Weave Got Maille jump rings for the Twist of Fate Chainmaille weave, 20 gauge Artistic Wire, 4mm Czech glass bead, and 10mm Abalone flower beads.
Goldfish and Axolotl Stretch Bracelets
I love watery pets and have two aquariums. I'd love to have an axolotyl, but have decided to wait on it for now.
Components: LB Green Girl Charms, LB druzy beads and Czech glass flowers also from LB.
Ruby woven bracelet
Ruby is my birthstone. I learned how to make these woven bracelets with Beadaholique on YouTube. I love them because they are as comfortable as...
Components: Genuine faceted ruby beads, demi round seed beads, 3 ft leather cord, 2 packages number 4 Griffin silk, TierraCast button.
Pearls with Crystals
I was just looking through my photos I have been taking for the last 9 years and found I've made quite a bunch of pearl cuffs. It seems that the...
Components: 14ga and 24ga red brass wire, pearls and a few crystals
horse
I intentionally bought this clasp for my horse loving daughter. Made the bracelet and she doesn't like it. So it has become mine.
Components: zamak silver horse clasp, regaliz printed leather in half round and round leather for the side of the regaliz.
Spring has sprung
I just felt like making something GREEN after so much cold and snow!
Components: Czech glass avocado flowers, recycled glass beads, textured heishe spacers.
Sometimes simple is better
Wanted something lightweight with a touch of color.
Components: Copper wire. Copper clasp and african glass spacer beads in turquoise.
blush pink for the wrist
I'm loving all of the lovely muted pinks I'm seeing and this bracelet was just a really easy way to put some of them together 😊
Components: Seashell pink beaded chain, seed beads, lobster clasp, pretty charm
Crystal Drop Anklet & Beaded Bracelet Set
Add a pop of color & sparkle to your bridesmaids' dresses with this anklet & bracelet set.
Tie the Knot Bracelet
This is a great project for someone who wants to make a quick yet beautiful design. The soft texture of the hemp is the perfect backdrop for...
Beach Goddess Stacked Bracelets
This is an easy style to create by using pre-made stretch bracelets. Add another style layer of bracelet such as a woven or metal bangle to mix it...
Zig Zag Wrap Bracelet
I love to transform old stitches in to new beautiful pieces. This is a very old Native American Stitch.
I turned this into a beautiful wrap...
I turned this into a beautiful wrap...
Components: Seed Beads Size 11 Toho
2 Colors
4mm round druk optional
Label them A & B
Button
Coral Coasts Bracelet
When I designed this bracelet, it was March and the Michigan winter was dragging on. My strong desire to visit a seashore, ANY seashore led me to...
Speed
This bracelet was inspired by an old speedometer cable. I'm really into repurposing metals.
Components: speedometer cable, 8.0 in. and trimmed
14k yellow gold filled 3-in. tube bead, textured and split
14k yellow gold filled accents and sterling silver cord ends
Lazy weekend fun
I’ve had a lazy weekend and there’s only so many episodes of Law and Order you can take! So.... did my favorite hobby.
Components: I had a few garnet wheels left and lots of Czech glass. The turquoise beads in the earrings are from Kingman, Arizona. There are several mining companies in Kingman. Take note of the little artichoke beads on top- they’re so cute!
Amethyst and Ametrine
The soothing lavenders of the stones inspired me with this piece. I like contrasts, so the facets and clunkiness of the central stone and the...
Components: faceted amethyst (1)
tumbled ametrine (2)
twisted garlic beads, 14k gf (2)
14k gf rondelles (12)
14k gf tubes (2)
corrugated round beads 14k gf (2)
bead caps (2) gp
smooth round beads (4) gp
S-clasp gp
Tumbled Citrine
I love the almost monochromatic look of the citrines and the 14k gold filled metal and all that texture it provides; contrasts well with the...
Components: Tumbled citrines (3)
14k gf twisted garlic beads (2)
gp copper potato chip brushed rondelles (10)
gf chain and toggle clasp
gf corrugated round beads (2)
Woven Bangles
These weave-able bangles make it easy to create unique designs using thread & seed beads.
Wire Wrapped Labradorite Bangle
Labradorite is one my favorite natural stones. Every since I started making jewelry I’ve been drawn to this magical stone.
Components: Brass Cuff, Labradorite Chip beads.
Citrine and Carnelian Beaded Bracelet
The colors of the Citrine and Carnelian beads brings warmth to my spirit. I wanted to make a statement piece with beads that will stand out.
Components: Carnelian, Citrine, Copper Clasp, Copper Leaf Charm, and Copper Chain
Feeling blue
Once again, I’m an avid bird watcher and I love bluebirds! I bought these crazy blue rectangle agate beads a couple years ago. Finally found a...
Components: Crazy blue agate ( I think these were LB several years ago.). Tierra cast connector, spacers and clasp.
Return of the Butterfly
This is a re-do of the Green Girl Studios Butterfly coin bracelet.
Components: GGS Butterfly coin, toggle and floral charm..LB, Phosphosiderate, Green Florite, Yellow Opal, Rainbow Moonstone, silver chain..LB and waxed linen
Dragonfly pond
4 wrap ladder bracelet inspired by the beautiful dragonfly czech buttons and how much I long for the return of the dragonflys to my summer garden
Components: Seed beads, czech button, czech 2 hole tiles, leather cording, c-lon, needles
Redesigned bracelets
I tore these apart and redid them. I made them a bit bigger and gave them a cool new bead for the clasp.
Components: Black hemp cord, black coconut discs, acrylic black bead with gold marbleing.
Chatter
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- on “Blue and Green”:
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