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Pearl and Iris and Crystal
More ear ornaments for those who do not have their ears pierced. The ear cuff is made with silver filled wire and Czech iris beads. I really like...
Components: 18ga red brass wire, 20ga silver filled wire, red brass chain, Czech glass bead, Pearl and Iris and Crystal beads
Under The Sea Earrings
Add your favorite beach inspired charms to ear wires to create these statement cluster earrings.
Chrysocolla Hoop Earrings
These simple hoop earrings are easy to make & look great with the Royal Bohemian Necklace.
Royal Bohemian Drop Earrings
An easy-to-make dangle earring using Chrysocolla chips, gold charms, and tiny crystals.
Hook, Line & Sinker Earrings
These worry fish charms are a new addition to Lima Beads. I used seed bead chain to add a pop of color. These are light-weight and super cute for...
hearts a flutter
The most delicate creature of nature,the butterfly. Beautiful,gentle and full of colour. What is not to be inspired by these beautiful creatures.
Components: filigree butterflies, antique copper spacer, green toho beads, antique copper hearts. I didn't have copper ear wires so used bronze, im ordering the copper ones soon then will change it out. Magnesite dyed beads.I used 2 head pins flattened at the bottom and used those to make the antennas.
Bali Ha'i Earrings
Reminiscing about my trip to Hawaii, I remember seeing forests full of monstera plants and how beautiful and prehistoric they looked. Once I saw...
Abalone Drop Earrings
Make a simple drop earring by adding your favorite charms to these abalone links.
Ear Cuffs
Here are the ear cuffs. They are a mixed bag of beads and designs. I make them as singles cause making a matched pair or a pair that looks like...
Components: 18ga copper wire, 20ga brass wire, rhyolite, crystal, agate, Czech luster glass and vintage Japanese resin beads
seafoam swirls
I was watching tv and as my mind usually does I had this idea just pop up,literally out of the blue,I wasn't all too sure it would work out but I...
Components: 18 ga wire, various sizes of toho beads, czech glass lentil beads, diamond shape earwire, and oval jump rings.
Ink and watercolor
I think I’m getting the watercolor look with the alcohol inks. I’m sure there is a learning curve, but I’m happy how these turned out. The 3 pair...
Components: Lucite bead caps, alcohol inks with pearl mixative, Swarovski beads, silver plated findings, felt
April showers bring May flowers
I promise there won’t be anymore shots of these ink earrings ( well maybe one more). I’m doing a nutcracker festival in November- I guess I better...
Components: Lucite beads, alcohol ink, diamond glaze, Swarovski crystals, and assorted findings
Experimental Ear Wraps
I've been wanting to experiment with ear wraps since the first time I saw them. Skip forward a few years... I finally did it!
I just happened...
I just happened...
Components: copper and red brass wire, chain, blue sky jasper and crystal beads
Crazy for ink
This lucite beads and ink is very addictive! Is anyone else going to give it a try. I’m so excited to see y’alls ideas! Also, does anyone have any...
Components: I used the gold and silver mixative with the ink colors on these- it gives a whole different look. I love both ways of painting these. The inside of the beads are just as pretty!
Showing it all-front n back
I have to say I’m very happy with how these turned out. The picture shows the leaves as red, but they are more amber in color. I made the ear wire...
Components: Lucite flowers and leaves-hand painted with alcohol ink. A little yellow Czech flower, headpins, bead cap and super new glue.
Sunburst Bohemian Earrings
I've been experimenting with a lot of beadwork in my designs lately, and I find that the possibilities are endless. I love picasso czech glass...
Components: czech glass beads, diamond cut brass beads, brass triangle links, beading wire, antiqued brass earwires
April showers bring lucite flowers
I have to be honest- working in the flower beds in my yard is what inspired me. Actually violets are two shades of purple with a yellow centers....
Components: The violets are clear lucite flowers. The others are frosted white. The other thing I forgot to mention in my last entry was if you make a mistake or don’t like how it turned out, just use the alcohol blending solution and wipe it off. Finish with either a coat of Diamond glaze. I also tried mod lodge super hi-shine clear acrylic sealer. Inks are Tim Holtz Ranger alcohol inks. I’d love to see pics if anyone else does these- share your ideas and suggestions😀
For Heather
My daughter asked me to make a pair of earrings to go with her Easter dress. I took a big gamble trying something new, but I’m still wanting to try...
Components: I hand painted a white pair of lucite bead flowers- I just love them. Added a melon round from LB. Gold findings and a little Czech glass green spacer.
Blossom Button Earrings
Tracy Gonzales at Tierracast designed these bouquet-inspired dangle earrings.
Made from scratch
I’ve wanted to make something totally from scratch- I admire artist that are able to this, but it’s taken me hours to do these earrings. I couldn’t...
Components: I used copper wire 24g for the seedbeads. The lucite trumpet flowers I’ve had for years. Swarovski rounds. Lots of sweat and words I shouldn’t be using. 😂 oh my goodness, they are so uneven- live n learn!
Spring earrings
I made similar pendants like this and decided to try it on a mini scale. I think they turned out really cute!
Components: Lots of LB Czech glass beads. Hoops and bead caps from Etsy and Swarovski bead on top. It took about 20 inches of wire to do each earring.
inner calm
these came about in a strange way. I have about 4 pounds of loose beads. I wanted to make a necklace but broke a major piece I wanted to use,so I...
Components: I know for certain the turquoise colored beads are Czech glass, various beads in gold and I don't know what the other beads are, sorry.
visions of blue
I am not one who typically makes earrings,to be honest this is my second pair in the year I have been making anything.
So,I came up with these. I...
So,I came up with these. I...
Components: Bronze feathered head pins, brass round beads, faceted brass tiny beads, blue beads are from Africa, powder glass, and bronze ear wires.
Garden Party Earrings
These dangle earring are made by making a bead link with a Czech Glass Flower Coin and simply attaching pieces of chain to the bottom.
Day of the dead
Day of the dead skulls. Came about it just playing around with the skulls. I wasn't sure how to use them. Then the spacers were next to them and...
Components: Silver ear wires, faceted 6mm pyrite beads, pyrite sckulls, pyrite roses all from limabeads. Crystal spacers (ised for crowns from etsy. Chain was from stash.
Citrine and Gold Ear Wires
I bent 14k yellow gold filled textured wire into two ear wires, adding a single smooth Citrine, a 2mm gold filled ball at the top of the stone. A...
Components: I usually avoid making earrings, as I abhor doing any design twice.
Pearl Swag Earrings
These earrings have an unexpected swag shape and dangle at just the right length. I used shell pearls for a classic look. These would be perfect...
Romantic Pavé Earrings
These romantic earrings will light up your face with its sparkling pavé links. I thought using the triangle charm gave these earrings a modern touch.
Boho Beach Wedding Earrings
These fringy earrings are made with a pearl acetate chandelier focal enhanced by turquoise and coral drops. These are perfect for a destination...
Sparkle Chain Earrings
These earrings would be beautiful on a bride or the wedding party giving just the right amount of romantic sparkle. They also pair really well with...
Back to the 60’s
I saw these cute pieces and just had to do something with them.
Components: Zola plastic, silver components
Spring earrings
Spring is here in Houston! I’m still excited to see all the beautiful enameled pieces out there! Shown again on my eco dyed scarves.
Components: Enameled charms by Havana Beads. Lampwork beads by kreationsbykarenk on Etsy. Most other findings are from my favorite online store Lima Beads and Etsy.
Spring flowers
I’ve fallen in love with enameled copper pieces. These enameled charms were made by Raida Disbrow with HavanaBeads. The yellow scarf under the...
Components: Flower enameled charms. The findings are LB. Czech glass pieces from LB.
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on “Anniversary Necklace”:“Crystal, this is gorgeous! I’m so happy you posted a new creation. I hope things stay…” read »
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