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Another St. Patrick’s Day Figurine
Another piece my granddaughter and I created together. She made the wire form and finished the beading after I started it. She is really talented...
Components: 16 gauge and 20 gauge wire, wood bead, various seed beads and bugle beads, recycled glass beads, freshwater pearls.
Copper Ball
5 inch wooden ball using copper cut pieces with Vintag patina paint
Components: Copper, Wood, vintag patina paint
St. Patrick’s Day Fun
My granddaughter and I made this St. Patrick’s Day figurine. We had fun.
Components: 16 gauge aqua copper wire, various bugle and seed beads, freshwater pearls, silver plated button, 20 gauge wire.
Spring Wreath
Spring wreath, super easy to make.
Components: Wire, seed beads, straw wreath form, fancy netting. I used green florist wire for the flowers. Head pins, us
Ed for extea holding power, are optional.
Mainstay of my business
I make themed windchimes for my etsy store. Cats, dogs, mermaids, Asian theme, garden goddess, flower garden, just plain sparklie. The best seller...
Components: Cat cand flower beads. Dog and paw and dogbone beads. Mermaids, conch and scallop beads, fish beads. Asian coins and writing blocks with a temple cat. Goddess and consort beads, flowers, butterflies. Flowers, ladybugs, butterflies. All have crystal beads that catch the light.
This Year's Wreath
Glass beads, brass chain, wire and jumprings. And a stick.
Just wanted to do something different this year. It is now on my bathroom wall.
Just wanted to do something different this year. It is now on my bathroom wall.
Wood Bead Snowflakes
Let it snow! Create your own Scandinavian-style winter snowflake! The natural beads give an organic vibe that can be displayed all winter....
Dollhouse Fireplace
I used square cloudy tile beads to fancy up a plain wood 1:12 scale fireplace for my dollhouse build. I have been collecting miniatures for over 50...
Components: Wood fireplace available many places. Grey square tile beads, alcohol based glue, wood finish.
Hootie and family
This is my front door wreath which took forever to make. I hope Lima is ok with us showing Christmas ideas. The white baby owl does have a toe...
Components: Grapevine wreath form, lots of picks, 3 owls and a hot glue gun! Merry Christmas y’all!
My tree 2022
I made all new icicle style ornaments this year, there are about 250 on my tiny pencil tree.
Components: 18 gauge wire, crystal and other glass beads, metal bits and other odds and ends.
Frosted Snowflake
I love the idea of using our Czech glass mix strands to create and ombre effect. I wanted to keep it simple for myself by only using one product,...
Fright Night Garland
I have been wanting to make a garland combining felt and wood beads, this one is perfect for Halloween! We have so many
Button Bouquet ideas
There’s no end to the imagination in making these. I’m sure y’all can make these more beautiful than I. Post them if you make some. I think they...
Components: Buttons, buttons, and more buttons. Spools, vintage spools would look great, something for the base. Something to wrap the spool in or paint it. Whatever you want to decorate your spool. Wire- lots of wire! E6000 glue.
Christmas tree ornaments :update
I am making several of these ornaments for coworkers at my job. I bought these beautiful brass tree pendants from this site. I simply added my...
Components: Brass christmas tree oendant, rhinestones, paint, and glass beads
Brass Christmas tree ornaments
I bought some brass patina Christmas tree pendants from this site. I intend to get a head start on my christmas gifts for my coworkers. To add...
Components: Tree pendant, patina paint, rhinestones
Valentines garland
Just another valentines / winter garland ...while I have been in a valentines mood this one might work for Christmas as well
Components: The Lima beads felted snowflakes and rounds, lima beads hemp cord
Valentines garland
I always get a little sad after I take the holiday decorations down but I have never decorated for valentines day ....I decided to use the lima...
Components: Lima beads felt rounds, hemp cord, embroidery needle
Angel Paws Ornaments
These ceramic ornaments are the perfect way to honor your four-legged friends. Embellish these ornaments with wood beads, felt, hemp, or colorful...
Country Christmas
This one is very special to me ....about 30 years ago my mother made all of us grandkids a Christmas ornament made from the barbed wire off of her...
Components: Lipstick ranch horse, silk ribbon in harvest colors, the new czech stars, size 11 seed beads, red, green and gold leather cord, E6000 glue and hemp cord
Too soon ?
Very expensive Christmas ornament :)This one is for my aunt for Christmas....she loves everything that has the truck with the tree on it
Components: Gaea truck pendant, lipstick ranch rusted tree, gold chain, czech stars, twisted gold jump rings, sari silk ribbon, seed beads, craft wire, E6000
The Mermaid
My cousin asked me for a mermaid…a year or so ago. This piece was frustrating but worth it in the end. The pictures don’t do it justice. The tail...
Components: Outer frame and Mermaid outline 12g wire
Pink, slate grey, And blue copper 18g wire
Twisted copper wire 18g (her hair)
Misc seed beads, Pink green and clear
Rainbow Wall Hanging
I started out with an idea of a chevron rainbow wall hanging. I knew that I would want to soften the bold colors of the rainbow beads I was using,...
Lakeside Garland
Inspiration literally surrounds us living in the Great Lakes State. This garland is a product of that inspiration. The blue greens and warm wood &...
Wine Bottle Jewelry
When I gift a bottle of wine, I make and include bottle decor.
Components: 2 metal buttons, a rivet, 22 gauge wire, and tiny metal beads.
Hummingbird Swing
Oh, what to do with leftover beads? How about a sweet hummingbird swing? Or, is it for that garden fairy?
Components: Antiqued copper wire, assorted glass beads, small branch found on a walk.
Seashell Sari Gift Wrap
I love to gift wrap with Sari silk ribbon, it makes a gift look extra special. Plus, you can personalize the gift even more by adding...
Window sun catcher curtain
The tree came down and the window was bare I live in the north and was needing some green I bought some house plants but still wanted something...
Components: I used the beading thread with the attached needle, lots of varied czech glass beads, no rules, totaly random just enjoy the process
Winter felt garland
Love the pom pom garlands that are everywhere this year so since Christmas is over I wanted to make one that was winter themed to use through January
Components: Hemp cord, embroidery needles, felted snow flakes, felted rounds in white and grey
Snowflakes
Collection of snnowflakes.
Components: LB snowflake frames, crystals, Swarovski crystals, bead tips, Czech beads, other glass beads.
2020 Snowflake
Made this snowflake for a customer who is a nurse.
Components: LB snowflake frame, crystals, Czech beads.
Trinket Dish
I'm always looking for a little something different to spice up my jewelry displays. Last year it was sun catchers. I saw these decoupage shell...
Components: scallop shell, two coats of mod podge, liquid gold leaf, paper napkin, clear spray sealer
Tree of life sun catcher
Sun catcher tree of life. It's my first time working with Square wire and half round wire. Wanted to try something different.
Components: 21 gauge square wire antique copper
21 gauge half round wire
30 gauge rose gold
Kimono - Lilac mix
Sari Silk Macramé Plant Hanger
This week I wanted to do something a bit different, so I thought these plant hangers would be a nice change of pace. I've really only seen these...
Modern Flower Pots
I created these modern pots for gift giving and to spruce up my garden. You can personalize them by using your favorite colors and embellishments.
Heartfelt Garland
Felt garlands in festive colors are a quick & easy way to decorate your home for any holiday! This garland was inspired by Valentines Day- I...
Snowflakes a falling
I made 24 3.75 inch snowflakes and 10 6 inch snowflakes to add to the ones I made last for my 4 foot Christmas tree. Just like real snowflakes,...
Components: snowflake forms (LB), pearls, crystals from my stash, seed beads from my stash, 3 mm crystal eclectic blue and red teardrops from LB
O' Felt Tannenbaum
This is a cute piece that can be stood on a counter top or turned into an ornament. This felt tree can be used as a gift topper too!
Easy Felt Garland
Making garland has never been so simple. Choose from one of our fun felt mixes to make a 6' long garland perfect for your tree, mantle, or where...
Snow-ring Ornament
These porcelain rings are the perfect focal link for an ornament. Add a great crystal or agate focal to the the bottom and a handful of soft felt...
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