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Czech glass pretties
I just loved the shape and smoothness of these Czech glass beads so wanted to created different styles.
Components: Czech glass horse eye beads, Zola beads and charms
Somemore Vintage Tin Earrings
I love this lady's tin floral pieces....especially since their mismatched. All I did with these was connect the two pieces....instant earrings!
Components: vintage tin pieces, enameled leaves and copper ear wires
Beaded Fringe Earrings
Easily transform these paddle pendants into a pair of statement earrings by adding a bead link & some chain!
Emerald Isle Earrings
To make this plain pair of hoops stand out, you just need to simply slide on your favorite beads!
New Years Eve Earrings
To make these duster earrings, I made bead links with tiny crystals and attached them to the bottoms of pieces of chain. I love the dramatic effect...
Calypso Earrings
These Czech glass cluster earrings are super fun to wear and are sure to instantly brighten up any outfit!
Starburst Earrings
It's easy to transform these simple chevron focals into a unique pair of statement earrings with just some Czech glass, wire, and a bit of chain!
Beach Girl Earrings
Wire wrapped earrings. 18 months ago I made a 4 year plan to move to Oregon. But things started happening and it looked like the move was underway....
Components: 16 faceted teardrop briolettes in a sea grean/blue color (or whatever color you favor.) I used pre-made earring hoops, or you can make your own. 24 guage gold tone craft wire for all the wrapping. 2 small pieces of gold tone chain. 2 gold tone ear wires.
Change of Plans Earrings
Wire wrapped earrings made from 2 glass stones I found on a walk, probably the kind that go in fish boals. They are not perfectly matched. All my...
Components: Two glass oval stones. 4 Clear square crystals. Crystal bicones. Silver 16 gauge craft Wire.
The Man in the Hat
Have several ceramic pieces, of course they had to be earrings! (Pics are in upside down again!)
Components: Ceramic drops and discs fron Nadia Terria on Etsy, copper bead caps & seed beads wrapped in wire
Earring collection
These beautiful ceramic charms came in the mail a couple days ago. Etsy artist, Majoyoal has such an eye for color. Added the beautiful lamp work...
Components: Ceramic charms by Majoyoal, lamp work beads by kreationsbykarenk, findings from my stash and LB.
Czech Bead and Hammered Aztec Paddle Boho Earrings
You're sure to love these cute boho earrings! Each earring features a green patina brass bead and faceted Turquoise Czech bead at the top and the...
Components: Hammered Aztec Paddles, green patina
brass spacers, Faceted Turquoise Czech bead, daisy spacers
Faceted African Turquoise Gemstone Bead and Hammered Aztec Paddle Boho Earrings
You're sure to love these cute boho earrings! Each earring features a green patina brass bead and faceted African Turquoise gemstone bead at the...
Components: Hammered Aztec Paddles, green patina
brass spacers, Faceted African Turquoise gemstone beads, daisy spacers
Drop Earrings..
It has been a long while. I have been caring for both parents (both of whom have been and are quite ill), so I have mostly been busy with that and...
Components: From Lima Beads:
Copper wire, tiny bead caps that I used patina guilders paste on it (tucked under the light blue African recycled glass beads), Czech flower beads, Waxed Linen thread 3 ply in butterscotch (my absolute favourite), coconut rounds..
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Ghana recycled glass beads (the light blue orb and the light grey disc beads), Indonesian recycled glass beads (the blue ones with the little waxed thread dangles), carved bone beads (these are so tiny!), Indonesian seed beads, African Turquoise and Garnet nuggets - all from Etsy.
New Earrings
I'm really liking bright and colorful earrings lately.
Components: vintage tins, Yellow Jade, pink rondeles, orange Czech flower, orange piggy, Czech leaf, Czech flowers, mystery bead and brass and copper ear wires
Red Nose Reindeer Earrings
Easily create a fun holiday accessory with these antler bead caps & some Czech glass!
Rudolph vs. Frosty Earrings
Simply add some Czech glass to these ear wires to create a fun holiday accessory!
Autumn Glow Earrings
These statement earrings are simple to make & go great with the Autumn Glow Necklace.
Fall show sampling
I found these darling pendants on Etsy. I have fallen in love with this artist’s work. The colors are awesome- some vibrant and others subtle.
Components: Pendants from one of my favorite Etsy artist. Lampwork beads from another favorite artist. Czech glass and findings LB and my stash!
Falling leaves
Fall is my favorite time of the year. I love the colors of changing leaves. In Houston, the roses, lantana and fountain grasses come back to life...
Components: These beautiful lampwork beads are from an Etsy artist and the leaves are lampwork as well from an Etsy artist. Copper earrings and bead caps.
Blooming Lotus
I fell in love with these lotus beads and knew they would make stunning earrings. I have been trying to learn some new techniques and have been...
Components: Antique silver finish blooming lotus beads, Blue Calsilica Jasper, kidney ear-wires, 24g wire.
Nuts About You Earrings
I was in the mood to create a little fall design, so I tried creating these little acorn earrings. These would be cute as home decor too:)
Crystal Studded Felt Earrings
To create these fun earrings, I simply sewed tiny crystals onto these great new felt balls.
Antique Earrings
Wire wrapped earrings. I used a earring hoop that I cut off at the top because the wire is much stronger. Strung on the beads and then did a little...
Components: 2 metal fancy disk beads. 8 4mm red rhinestone spacers. 4 8mm light gold pearls. 4 4mm light gold pearls. 8 fancy metal spacer beads. 4 6mm crystal rhinestone spacers. 4 6mm dark red bicones. 4 metal tube beads. 2 earring hoops or make your own. 2 ear wires. 2 4mm opal bicones. 2 4mm dark red rounds. Craft wire.
I Love Blue Earrings
Wire wrapped simple earrings. I've been wanting to use these big fancy blue beads in something. I make too many blue things but I just love blue.
Components: Two large fancy blue beads, two smaller blue beads, craft Wire, and two ear hooks.
Oh my goodness
I see the white portion of these earrings laying around at this place we visit from time to time. I thought surely I can do something with these....
Components: Unknown objects, Czech glass beads and silver findings, lucite flowers.
Black Cat Earrings
I used lava rock, seed beads, and cat ear bead caps to create these simple black cat earrings
Skeleton Queen Earrings
With some crystal skulls & tassels, you can make these fun skeleton earrings for a great Halloween accessory!
Shades of green earrings
I had a few beads left over from other projects and then found these super cute silver metal beads and was inspired to make these fun earrings.
Components: Amazonite, Czech glass, leaf bead caps, silver metal beads, headpins, jumprings and silver metal ear wires.
New Earrings
Ordered some earring charms from my favorite bead artist. I just added a few beads. The pair that have a Klimt picture on them are a present to an...
Components: ceramic fans, Carnelian..LB, Czech leaves LB, Met. gold Lava Rock.LB, Blue Moonstone, blue and black crystals, brass ear wires.LB, orange tablets, Klimt ceramic charms
Chevron Earrings
These earrings are simple, but really stand out! Simply slide some agate chevron beads & hematite chevrons onto a headpin & attach an earwire.
Fan-Tastic Earrings
Have fun creating elegantly simple fanned tassel earrings. These are a few I came up with using other acetate components and bead chain.
Easy Earrings w/ Laser Etched Crystal
The metallic finish on these laser etched crystal beads is highly reflective, which is fantastic for a faceted bead alternative! The matte beads...
An Unusual Pair
So there I was.... trying to organize my chaos when I came across a scrap of copper that had been fan folded. So much for organizing the chaos....
Components: folded sheet copper, red brass discs, silver plate chain, niobium ear wires
Ear Rings with Hammered Wire
These two pairs of ear rings were made with textured red brass and copper wire. When I started with them it seemed like a nice straight forward...
Components: 12 and 14ga red brass wire, 14ga copper wire, a textured bead and surgical steel and niobium ear wires
Woven Tortoise Shell Earrings
These statement earrings are made by simply gluing an acetate coin to these woven focals.
Gilded Raffia Earrings
Simply add your favorite links to these versatile raffia pieces for easy-to-make statement earrings or a necklace!
Chatter
on “OldOilTree Wirewrap”:“This is just so wonderful. The wiretapping adds so much interest to the pendant. And even…” read »
- on “Holiday shows”:
“Wow! Well done!…” read »
- on “Lariat in Bright Orange and Blue”:
“This is so bright and cheerful. It's so beautiful. Just what I needed to see on…” read »
on “Lariat in Bright Orange and Blue”:“Really cute design and a great choice of bright colors for a dreary winter day!…” read »
- on “Spiral Seed Beads in Pink, Red and Gray”:
“Beady, great necklace! I especially like the pink lucite flowers with it. That necklace would also…” read »
on “Spiral Seed Beads in Pink, Red and Gray”:“This is incredibly beautiful! I really like that it has two different pendants that go…” read »
on “Spiral Seed Beads in Pink, Red and Gray”:“That little red kitty is soooo cute and the flowers are sweet and very dainty looking.…” read »
on “Somemore Vintage Tin Earrings”:“Thanks for all your gracious comments!!…” read »
- on “Inspired by Elaina”:
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on “Lariat in Bright Orange and Blue”:“LRC - I know what you mean - I'm always jumping up to do something so…” read »
- on “Mystery Tree for Winter”:
“Thank you so much kye - I found it very difficult to do. Many hours of…” read »
on “Holiday shows”:“Awesome display for all your excellent makings! Not surprised it was a success -- I love…” read »
- on “Czech glass pretties”:
“These are such a great way to showcase horse eye Czech beads. They're all so pretty.…” read »
- on “Inspired by Elaina”:
“This is such a great necklace. I especially like the contrast between the black tourmaline and…” read »
- on “Somemore Vintage Tin Earrings”:
“So cute!…” read »
- on “Mystery Tree for Winter”:
“Love your cute little mystery tree. And I checked out your website. It's so well done…” read »
- on “OldOilTree Wirewrap”:
“Very unique design. Love your wire work on the pendant.…” read »
- on “Lariat in Bright Orange and Blue”:
“Definitely a necklace to brighten the day. Love the design and of course the bead…” read »
- on “Holiday shows”:
“Congrats on making it through two shows and congrats to Izzy. I think it is…” read »
on “Retro Felt Snowflake”:“Just too darn cute! Fun!…” read »
- on “Lariat in Bright Orange and Blue”:
“KR - just saw your earrings on the front page. Congratulations.…” read »
- on “OldOilTree Wirewrap”:
“Gorgeous wire wrap work! I love the colors of wire you used. I also…” read »
- on “OldOilTree Wirewrap”:
“Looking forward to seeing the rest of the photos.…” read »
on “OldOilTree Wirewrap”:“Thank you. The pendant is about 1.25"x2"(bail makes it 2.5"). I have been trying to get…” read »
- on “veterans day”:
“What a lovely tribute to our veterans. Beautifully patriotic. Hooray for the Red, White and Blue.…” read »
- on “Lariat in Bright Orange and Blue”:
“Thank you both for your comments. KR -I actually didn't realize how long it took to…” read »
- on “OldOilTree Wirewrap”:
“Stingray - What beautiful work. How big is the pendant? Love the way the wire reinforces…” read »
on “Lariat in Bright Orange and Blue”:“I never know what to do with orange, but you have made it work in another…” read »
- on “Lariat in Bright Orange and Blue”:
“This beautiful necklace will definitely brighten up dark dreary winter days! Love the orange creamsicle…” read »
on “Ethereal Garden Necklace”:“Love this piece. The colors go together very nicely and you used my favorite color...aquaish lol…” read »
- on “Holiday shows”:
“Wow, Robin - Your display looks fabulous. I knew you'd do well. Congratulations to you and…” read »
- on “Holiday shows”:
“Congrats on your successful showing!…” read »
- on “Somemore Vintage Tin Earrings”:
“These earrings are really cute. I didn't noticed that they weren't exactly the same, but…” read »
- on “Inspired by Elaina”:
“Sweetjane-A beautiful necklace I love the black and crystals together-will be perfect for the holidays!…” read »
- on “Czech glass pretties”:
“Very pretty RF! I love czech beads too! Love the way you showcased them!…” read »
on “Czech glass pretties”:“These are so pretty! Thanks for giving me ideas for the horse eyes!…” read »
- on “Czech glass pretties”:
“Great way to use the horse eye beads. I especially like the pair of red…” read »
- on “Inspired by Elaina”:
“The black tourmaline and crystal points are an excellent re-interpretation of Elaina's design. Perfect for…” read »
- on “Somemore Vintage Tin Earrings”:
“Love the cheerful colors. The combination of the shapes makes a great design.…” read »
- on “Czech glass pretties”:
“RF, beautiful earrings! I love horse eyes too, but never thought to use them in…” read »
