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Stitched Diamond Earrings
designed by Marie
For these earrings, I wanted to hold a rustic ceramic bead in the opening in the middle, to give an earthy vibe to the piece....
For these earrings, I wanted to hold a rustic ceramic bead in the opening in the middle, to give an earthy vibe to the piece....
Peach Moonstone Chain Earrings
I was immediately drawn to these Peach Moonstone bezel connectors on the Lima Beads site. They have lovely facets and are set in a beautiful shiny...
Components: 1. Lima Beads Peach Moonstone w/ Mystic Luster Faceted Rectangle Drop 8-10x26-30mm
Item #55271
2. Lima Beads Antique Silver (plated) Tiny Flat Oval Chain - Item #26428
3. Lima Beads Nunn Design Sterling Silver (plated) Round Jump Ring 4.5mm, 21 gauge
Item #30377
3. Sterling silver ear wires
Some Simple Earrings
Just a few pairs of earrings for my shop. I just got the kindest review from a recent buyer that made my day. That's what makes me feel good...not...
Components: verdigris double hoops, freshwater pearls..LB, triangle brass charms, lampwork beads, Czech glass, Multi Beryl, ab crystals, copper and brass ear wires
Inspired By Ali
I saw this design by Ali and had to try it. She had taken some silver fringe earring charms and used patina on them. So I did. The last pic is my...
Components: Antiqued silver fringe charms, patina, ss earwires
Lavender Blossom Drop Earrings
These wood resin focals are perfect for making a quick & easy pair of earrings! I paired a lavender resin focal with Biwa pearl & moonstone coins...
Washed Ashore Earrings
I like the combination of the woven pearl clusters with an actual shell focal. Shell is pretty light weight, so you get a lot of interest without...
Pearly White Long Drops
The short Mother of Pearl tubes easily string onto these long kidney earwires to add instant elegance. Add a drop and you are all set! These...
Pearl Link Earrings
These earrings are so simple to make, all they require is opening and closing a jump ring! Combining the peacock semi-round and the pearly white...
Pearled Nature Drops
Mother of Pearl is one of my favorites to make jewelry with, especially when I am able to find a great carved piece. The shimmer of the shell...
Peruvian Turquoise Drop Earrings
These earrings are simple, but definitely statement making! I love how the turquoise looks with the antique silver, and how the detail on the...
Czech Glass Earring Party
When I first saw these Czech glass melon teardrops, my first thought was that they would be perfect for earrings. I paired them with gemstones &...
Bee Button Earrings
Bees represent community, productivity and sweetness. A clever jump ring hack turns our Bee Buttons into earring focals! Designed by Tracy Proctor.
Succulent Tassel Earrings
These Jardin Crimp Ends pair perfectly with the sweet Succulent Earrings Posts for this earring idea. Palette possibilities abound! Designed by...
Luna Moth Earrings
Luna Moths represent rebirth and new beginnings, and the Spring vibe of these earrings feels so appropriate! Use small gemstone beads in any color...
Succulent Post Earrings
This simple design is a perfect pairing of Succulent Charms with Posts. Use different colored gemstones for variety. Designed by Tracy Proctor.
Oh Happy Day
Wire wrapped earrings. Why is it a happy day? Well it's my birthday. Although considering how ancient I am I'm not sure how happy that is, LOL. But...
Components: 18 and 24 guage wire. 2 red rondell crystals. 2 ceramic beads. 2 ear wires.
Customer Care
One thing that my customers often comment on is the great service they receive from artisan jewelry designers. Not only are the pieces one of a...
Components: Copper from the garage, sterling silver, faceted carnelians.
Long Earrings
While I was working on a necklace my husband walked by and said it would make great earrings. So I did. Very dangly.
Components: 11/0 seed beads - Frosted Cherry, Green, Silver -, LB 15/0 seed beads - Silver lined Frosted Crystal, 3mm silver lined crystal druks, Silver plated ear wires.
Starry Nights
Never have I been interested in wire wrapping... until I broke my hip last August and had to spend a LOT of time in a recliner. I just needed the...
Components: I either use 20 gauge or 18 gauge wire ( Lima has a nice selection), end caps made for leather in the 2mm size, seed beads of your choice... I like 11/0 but it all depends on the design. I did sneak in some montana gold luster demi's for stars in the navy cut beads. The charm is from Lima... stainless steel cz star.
Cobalt and rose gold
It’s the color. I dropped a rose gold bead on a dark blue silk, and fell in love with the combination. Next thing you know I was scrolling through...
Components: African glass cobalt rings, Czech glass matte sapphire daggers, and a lot of beating of copper wire.
Honey, I’m home😳
Remember the movie "The Shining"? I can relate-this past week has been a nightmare in Houston. Temps in the teens and no power. Anyhoo... I made...
Components: Pre made hoops, seed beads and copper colored pearls.
I've attempted to download this at least 6 times-go figure
Swirling Thoughts
Wire wrapped earrings. The technique is finger swirling. It's not too hard. I added a couple of pictures in progress. You just add your dangle bead...
Components: 20 guage gold tone wire. 2 drop beads. 2 6mm rondells. 4 4mm rondells. 2 more 4mm rondells if you want to make the ear wires. Or a pair of ear wires if you don't.
Think Spring
Pink and green are always a great combo for me...the first two are very Spring like. The last represents me going crazy with sari silk! I have a...
Components: enameled earring charms, Prehnite, pink Lampworked beads, Czech glass, Lucite links, copper hoops, sari silk and copper earwires
Lima treasure
Do you remember Elaina's recent post with these gorgeous pendant stones? I quickly bought a pair and decided to pair them with oxidized copper...
Components: Amazonite and Pyrite mosaic teardrops, copper wire.
Raku earrings
I added some Czech beads.
Components: Raku beads, Czech beads, copper color stainless hooks.
Hammered Brass Boho Earrings
I love big bohemian earrings with lots of detail so I created these.
Components: Vintaj Natural Brass Weathered Splash Focal, White Howlite and Aqua Agate beads, assorted seed beads, tiny brass spacers, Vintaj earwires
Wire Wrapped Amazonite & Pyrite Earrings
These amazonite & pyrite pendants are perfect for making a quick pair of earrings. For this pair, I simply did some wire wrapping at the top &...
A Bunch Of Earrings
Well, I got a package from LB today and made the first earrings. Then, yesterday I got a package of beads, which contained the beads for the rest...
Components: silver flower frame, Czech glass, red tin connectors, Black Onyx, freshwater pearls, Labradorite chips, Hematite, ceramic spring green drops, Green Aventurine, white spacers, Autumn Agates, Dyed orange Turquoise and Sterling earwires, brass earwires and copper earwires.
Stranger's Earrings
Wire wrapped earrings. Well, it's been a long time. Thanks to Beady for convincing me to get something done, and to a stranger named Doc who...
Components: 4 glass blue crystals, puffed shaped and faceted. 6 small silver gray pearls. 2 quartz crystal points, green. 24 and 26 guage craft wire. 2 silver tone ear wires.
Falling in Love Earrings
For these budget friendly statement earrings, I made clusters of Czech glass bead charms and attached a pearl heart to the bottom for the perfect...
Beach bronze
I wanted to do a beach theme, and was thinking about aqua and sea foam colours. But ended up with browns and pinks.
Components: Stainless steel hooks, brass, coral.
A deliberate act
I have been feeling quite powerless in light of recent events in our country. I'm not looking to start any conversations about this here, but to...
Components: gold and silver wire, stones, and beads
Spiky
Bought these beads from Lima not because I needed them, but because I could not resist. They sort of assembled themselves.
Components: Amethyst Czech glass spikes, stainless steel hoops
Tree frog
Love frogs. Especially tree frogs.
Components: Green girl frog beads, stainless steel Earring hooks, eye screws, sawed-off tips of very expensive cherry chopsticks.
Chatter
on “Peach Luster Shell Bracelet”:“More moonstones. You can't go wrong with them. They are lovely stones. The bracelet is simple,…” read »
- on “Peach Moonstone Chain Earrings”:
“Very pretty. I love all moonstones.…” read »
on “Stitched Diamond Earrings”:“Easy to follow instructions. The yarns are beautiful.…” read »
- on “Sand & Surf Necklace”:
“Eclectic mix of neat bits that work so well together. I love the large number of…” read »
on “Peach Moonstone Chain Earrings”:“Delightful!…” read »
on “Peach Moonstone Chain Earrings”:“Thank you all so much!!…” read »
- on “Peach Luster Shell Bracelet”:
“Thank you all for your most kind comments!!! It makes me very happy and motivated!…” read »
on “Peach Luster Shell Bracelet”:“I love peach moonstone! The shells are perfect with the moonstone.…” read »
on “Peach Moonstone Chain Earrings”:“So pretty!…” read »
on “Peach Moonstone Chain Earrings”:“Delightful earrings....simple and elegant!…” read »
- on “Peach Luster Shell Bracelet”:
“Peach moonstones. Yum! Your bracelet is beautiful. I really like the way you made the focal…” read »
on “Peach Moonstone Chain Earrings”:“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Peach Luster Shell Bracelet”:
“Lovely! I can't believe how incredible the Moonstone beads look with the shells. Perfect…” read »
on “Peach Moonstone Chain Earrings”:“These are gorgeous !!…” read »
- on “Peach Luster Shell Bracelet”:
“Oh wow !! I always wondered about those peach moon stone beads ...it does remind me…” read »
- on “Summer Garden lariat”:
“Fresh baked , it's my favorite time of year too and I guess I went a…” read »
- on “Summer Garden lariat”:
“Thank you so much CC !! I messed up when I wrote fireline it…” read »
- on “Summer Garden lariat”:
“Very nice! Although you feel the colors are autumn-ish, I see it differently. As…” read »
on “Summer Garden lariat”:“The falling leaves design is perfect for late summer and autumn...my favorite time of year! …” read »
- on “Summer Garden lariat”:
“Thank you all so much , you are all so very talented and your opinions…” read »
on “Summer Garden lariat”:“Kimberly - I think your necklace would look awesome as a choker with the strands falling…” read »
on “It's Raining On The Sun”:“Nice pieces! I really like the earrings with the swirly accents. Great job!…” read »
- on “Summer Garden lariat”:
“Very pretty and you really do not have to add another strand, it is just right!…” read »
- on “Summer Garden lariat”:
“It is a perfectly made anytime of the year necklace!…” read »
on “Summer Garden lariat”:“Three is perfect. It’s really lovely!…” read »
on “Summer Garden lariat”:“I love your design. When I finally get rid of all these beads, I'd love making…” read »
- on “It's Raining On The Sun”:
“Thanks Sweetjane. I love your pieces as well. In fact, I keep thinking about that bracelet…” read »
- on “Summer Garden lariat”:
“This is a beautiful lariat. I agree it's an anytime of year necklace. You used such…” read »
- on “Summer Garden lariat”:
“I think this is a anytime necklace. I love lariats and have never made one. You…” read »
- on “It's Raining On The Sun”:
“K Ralston....This bracelet...as well as the earrings are gorgeous!! You have a very creative imagination, and…” read »
- on “Some Simple Earrings”:
“Thanks so much for all your kind words and support!! I really appreciate them so much! I've…” read »
- on “Some Simple Earrings”:
“I like the ones with the mismatched pearls! That is me, miss-matched! But I…” read »
on “Angel”:“Kye - this is just precious. How lucky is your Mom to receive such a thoughtful…” read »
- on “Summer Garden lariat”:
“Heeee !! I agree to the excuses and thank you so much beady !!…” read »
- on “Summer Garden lariat”:
“Beautiful Kimberly. I love the mix of beads and especially the leaves on the ends. I…” read »
- on “Summer Garden lariat”:
“Thank you Creel !! It wasn't exactly what was in my head but sometimes it works…” read »
- on “Summer Garden lariat”:
“I guess it is more fall than spring, but I love fall and it's beautiful. My…” read »
- on “Summer Garden lariat”:
“Oooooh! Love this! Especially the earthy mix of Czech with little flowers.…” read »
