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Ear Candy
I loved all of the new Metallic w/Gold Fringed Raffia Focals, I ended up buying 2 of each that were in stock at the time, and now I'm filling in...
Components: White w/ Metallic Gold Fringed Raffia Focal 45x27mm, Satin Hamilton Gold (plated) Round Jump Ring 6mm (18 gauge), Satin Hamilton Gold (plated) Hoop Earwire 30mm
Some more Earrings
My shop was lacking in the earring department....so I got busy. Even thou I'm not selling anything...my back is in such bad shape I can't sit too...
Components: Sterling and bronze star link, African Wood Opal, Saki bumpy chandelier. Aquamarine, Sterling ear wires
Hearts to Hearts
New earring charms!!
Components: ceramic/porcelain hearts, Solar Quartz, gold link and Gold Lava Rock...LB, Sterling and brass ear wires
Sweetheart Earrings
For these festive statement earrings, I cut hearts out of a piece of cork, painted on gold mixative, and sewed tiny crystals around the edge.
Le cœur Earrings
For these classic dangle earrings, I paired pearls & porcelain with these tiny pavé hearts. The simplicity of the design allows them to be worn...
Sparkling Cubes
Sometimes all you want to do is something simple. Like when it's freezing and you and your spoiled dog don't want to leave your bed. How cold is...
Components: 2 8mm crystal cubes. 4 4mm silver glass pearls. 4 rhinestone spacer beads. 2 ball head headpins. 2 fancy long ear wires with rhinestones.
Moroccan Twilight Earrings
These tiny dangle earrings are very quick & simple to make. I think the gold goes great with the purple & turquoise- they'll definitely add a pop...
Waiting for spring!
Heather Powers, Humble beads charms. Czechs glass seed beads, Amber, Turquoise.
Components: Czechs glass seed beads, Amber, Turquoise. Humble beads bird charms!
Bird of Paradise Earrings
For this design, I attached an assortment of beads to these cork teardrops to create a unique & colorful pair of statement earrings.
Geometric Cork Earrings
These cork focal pieces make it easy to create a simple, unique pair of earrings. To embellish the cork for these earrings, I used an assortment of...
Late Night Chalcedony Earrings
Wire wrapped earrings. The challenge of earrings, at least for me, is getting them as closely matched as possible. I did these late in the night....
Components: 2 Chalcedony briolettes. 2 man made 3mm opal beads. Several tiny 1mm Moonstone faceted beads. 20 guage and 24 guage silver tone craft wire. 2 ear wires.
Ethnic pewter drops
This is my first attempt at posting a design on the Lima beads website, I have made these earrings for myself but will be copying it with different...
Components: Greek pewter small hammered charm from Lima beads, aged Picasso Czech beads and Demi-round nickel Toho size 8/0 from Lima beads
Passion Flower Earrings
I love these mixed media earrings. The iridescent finish of the shell highlights the colors of the seed beads. Bump up your style with these chic...
Burning Embers Earrings
These are playful mixed media earrings that are chic and packed with shimmer and color.
Dreaming of a Pastel Christmas Earrings
These focal dangle earrings are a great easy-to-make gift idea, or festive accessory for holiday outfits! The pastel colors go great together, and...
Beaded Geometric Drop Earrings
These beaded focals are great for making quick, simple designs. For these earrings, I attached two focals together and added charms.
Leopard Love
Leopard print is so hot this season so I wanted to use these discs in a fun way!
Components: Etched metal leopard print discs, antique silver dahlia links and sterling silver earwires
Macaron Felt Earrings
I wanted to make a design out of felt that was modern and wearable. These earrings are light-weight and the colors are really pretty together.
Gilded Amazonite Drop Earrings
By wire wrapping crystals and the amazonite teardrop in the center of these gold frames, you can make unique & trendy earrings that really stand out!
Sparkling Lights Earrings
These earrings can represent all the colors in your blooming garden, rainbows, or classic sparkling Christmas lights on the tree. Crystal is...
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
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...
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!
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!
Calypso Earrings
These Czech glass cluster earrings are super fun to wear and are sure to instantly brighten up any outfit!
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
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.
Red Nose Reindeer Earrings
Easily create a fun holiday accessory with these antler bead caps & some Czech glass!
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!
Chatter
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- on “Quiet Soul Bracelet”:
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- on “Roaring 20's Necklace”:
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on “Silver Leaf into Fall Bracelet”:“YOU ladies are great! thanks!!!…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Beauty Bracelet”:
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on “Roaring 20's Necklace”:“My favorite colors together!! Great for Spring or Valentines Day...it's absolutely lovely!…” read »
- on “Mi Deh Yah!”:
“Bold and beautiful! This would make a great piece for an island vacation, a cruise…” read »
- on “Roaring 20's Necklace”:
“This piece is the bee's knees! I love it. What stitch is the "chain" part…” read »
- on “Mi Deh Yah!”:
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- on “Mi Deh Yah!”:
“Wow- You make such bold piece…” read »
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“Thank you both so much. When I saw the colors together I just fell in love.…” read »
- on “Another Lariat- With a Pearl”:
“Ha LRC - so funny. Thanks for the kind comment.…” read »
on “Sparkling Cubes”:“Sparkling icy gorgeous ear rings. Perfect for a warm or cold sunny day.…” read »
- on “Some more Earrings”:
“These are great little earrings. Sorry to hear you are having such back troubles. These should…” read »
- on “Hearts to Hearts”:
“Sweet little earrings, perfect for Valentines Day.…” read »
- on “Another Lariat- With a Pearl”:
“Don't you know that necessity is the mother of uncommon designs? Your necklace and ear…” read »
- on “Roaring 20's Necklace”:
“I knew I liked it when I saw it but didn't know why I was especially…” read »
- on “The Lucky Dog Bracelet”:
“Beautiful bracelet with amazing color and a terrific design. I especially like the color combo…” read »
- on “Roaring 20's Necklace”:
“Spring Time in the Roaring 20's! Great design and perfect colors.…” read »
- on “Tibetan Trails Necklace”:
“Marvelous color combination and a great design. Love it!…” read »
- on “Some more Earrings”:
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- on “Showered With Love Necklace”:
“Your necklace is definitely simple, modern and very versatile.…” read »
- on “Hearts to Hearts”:
“Great earrings for Valentine's Day and any other day of the year. The colors are…” read »
- on “Cupid's Arrow Necklace”:
“The hearts and arrow are a clever combination and definitely a winner for Valentine's Day.…” read »
- on “Secret Garden Necklace”:
“Very bright and cheerful design with great color.…” read »
- on “Gaea Dragon Fly”:
“That is one gorgeous pendant! Your choice of beads and colors work so well…” read »
- on “Some more Earrings”:
“Casual or dressy these ear rings can be worn either way. I especially like the…” read »
- on “Some more Earrings”:
“sweetjane- These earrings are so fun. Nice designing.…” read »
- on “Floral Woven Necklace set with Little Grape Flowers”:
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- on “Hearts to Hearts”:
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