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Lovebird Earrings
I just love these chunky little birds! They are on full display in this simple earring design.
Mood Swings Necklace
I created this necklace that will match whatever mood I'm in:)This necklace has interchangeable components. I used lobster clasps on the necklace...
Modern Coin Necklace
This necklace showcases the modern style of the Moss Agate Coin by wire-wrapping it onto the curved focal bead. It's simple, wearable and I love...
Ocean Feather Necklace
I wanted to show how to use this Gaea bundle in a necklace. I absolutley love her boho style feathers. You could make bracelet & earring set instead.
Abalone Acetate Earrings
I whipped up a couple examples to show how versatile these lighweight acetate focals can be. I added a pearls to the teardrops and then went fringe...
Mixed Metals Necklace
I love mixing different metal finishes together to create a cool modern vibe. I used stainless steel chain for durability and it comes in so many...
Sticks & Stones Earrings
These earrings are a plan B. I started out wanting to make double earrings that draped between the posts, but the tiny bead link chain I made still...
Let it Snow Earrings
I started this design with the intent of making flowers and then I thought "a few tweaks and these would be snowflakes!"
I made two pairs. For...
I made two pairs. For...
Frosted Birch Necklace
I love using seed beads to make bead chain, so I was super excited when we got in this new shipment of seed beads! One of my favorite parts of the...
Suzy Snowflake Earrings
I love these pretty in pink Etched Snowflake Czech Glass beads. This chilly design can be worn all winter long. I love retro things so of course I...
Xmas Lights Necklace
I thought the bicone Czech glass beads were the perfect shape for Xmas lights. I found these tiny bead caps that finished them off perfectly. I...
Festive Tree Earrings
The Green Aventurine triangle beads are the perfect shape for a tree! I added some coconut beads for the base and a Czech glass Star to crown the...
Fun with Wood & Resin Focals
I just wanted to make a few quick designs to show off how versatile these components are. I have listed the how to for each design in the step by...
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...
Midnight Lagoon Necklace
I decided to use the Cloisonné beads because they accentuate the beautiful blues of the Azurite Crazy Lace Calcite rounds. I wanted to add a modern...
Festival of Lights Necklace
When I first saw these new Czech glass beads, I knew I wanted to design something using all the colors- mostly because it was hard to pick just a...
Enchanted Woodland Earrings
I wanted to create a fringy earring style with these earthy seed bead colors. I love Saki etched tubes, they add a unique texture to this look....
Lavender Fields Earring Collection
When I first saw these energy tubes, my first thought was that they would be perfect for earrings because of their unique shape. I paired them with...
Autumn Sunset Bracelet
More new Czech Glass means more fun bracelet stacks! As always, I love finding new color combinations & mixing different shapes together. This...
Golden Skies Necklace
These Czech Glass large hole rondelles make it so easy to create a simple & unique necklace. For this design, I simply slid the rondelles onto...
Fall Festival Bracelet Stack
With so many new Czech glass shapes & colors to choose from, I had a lot of fun making this autumn-inspired bracelet stack! This stack is made up...
Seaside Hideaway Necklace
I always find myself drawn to these beachy color combos, no matter what time of year it is! I love how the larimar, fancy jasper, pink opal, and...
Ravenclaw Necklace
Caw, Caw! The ominous raven is always watching with its collection of charms from its nightly ventures. This ceramic bundle by Gaea is handmade...
Fire & Ice Necklace Set
For this design, I used a mix of Amazonite, Goldstone, Peach Moonstone, Coconut Shell, & gold accents to create this matching set. I love how the...
Sage Blossom Necklace Set
I used a mix of Czech glass, Green Aventurine, Peach Moonstone, Freshwater Pearls, and gold accents to create this late-summer inspired necklace set.
Autumn Blossom Rings
I love these intricate handwoven flowers and how they conform perfectly around my finger. This is a fun way to use them, plus you can easily make...
Luminosity Earrings
These earrings are simple to make yet filled with mysterious, celestial beauty. Choose which side of the two-sided pendants will face forward for...
Peaceful Embers Necklace
This week I wanted to design something with a color palette that I don't normally use, and I love the way it turned out! For this necklace, I used...
Nebula Necklace
A long and luscious rope style station necklace. This sparkling design can be worn opera length, or wrapped for two-strand style. Designed by Tracy...
Comet's Tail Earrings
These Ethereal chandelier earrings sparkle with every movement! Adjust chain lengths for longer or shorter versions. Designed by Tracy Proctor.
Seaside Autumn Wrap Bracelet
For this design, I used the ladder stitch to create this wrap bracelet. I used a mix of blue & green Czech glass trica beads, along with gold & red...
Openwork Leaf Earrings
I love how small & lightweight these wood resin openwork leaf focals are- they're perfect for a simple, easy-to-make pair of earrings! I paired...
Autumn Mist Necklace
Labradorite is one of my favorite gemstones, so I was really excited to design with new shapes & sizes of it this week! For this design, I paired...
Chakra Wire-Wrapped Earrings & Bracelet Set
I wanted to use the teardrop focals in an interesting way. I liked the hammered textured element of the teardrops. I thought a wire-wrapped design...
Lotus Meditation Necklace
This necklace is simple but full of meaning. Lotus is a symbol for rebirth and regeneration and the Chakra gemstone strand can be used for balance...
Knotted Chakra Necklace
To create this Mala-style necklace, I used gemstones representing the 7 Chakras: root (red jasper), sacral (tiger eye), solar plexus (yellow...
Electric Cheetah Necklace
I was walking through the warehouse and the Petrified Wooden Jasper teardrop caught my eye. I love the patterns and earthy tones of this gemstone....
Falling Leaves Earrings
I felt fall vibes when I looked at these gilded openwork acetate leaves. They are a perfect fit for earrings because they are so light-weight. I...
Honu Bracelet Set
I have always been enamoured by sea turtles. Sea turtles have been around for 100 million years! So of course I wanted to use the Recycled Glass...
Gilded Paradise Bracelet
I really liked the look of several types of gemstone nuggets mixed together, so I decided to create a funky mix of layered bracelets. I used some...
Chatter
on “Even More Soochow”:“Wowza- that a beautiful bracelet! I love the jade tubes too! Love it!…” read »
- on “Golden Baubles Necklace”:
“awe Beady-I'm so glad you took him in. He's a beautiful kitty. He's probably never…” read »
on “Golden Baubles Necklace”:“Your necklace is so pretty. I really like the subtle color of the weave. It's a…” read »
on “One that grandma would like.”:“Thanks for the lovely thoughts. I am sure my grandmother would have worn it, but…” read »
on “Golden Baubles Necklace”:“This is so beautiful Beady. I love the pieces you have been doing with the golden…” read »
- on “Even More Soochow”:
“Chainmaille looks so difficult. You do good work. I love the jade tubes.…” read »
on “One that grandma would like.”:“Great way to highlight the African donuts. The color combo is great.…” read »
- on “Sunflower in shade”:
“Look at all the beautiful beads! This is a delightful work of art that tells…” read »
on “Golden Baubles Necklace”:“Here he is. We have always named our cats after scientists. So this one earned the…” read »
- on “Even More Soochow”:
“Just beautiful kye. I love the jade tubes and rounds. So glad you remembered the design.…” read »
- on “Oasis”:
“I think Tracy will be very happy with her jeweler. What a beautiful setting for the…” read »
- on “One that grandma would like.”:
“Love the green and cobalt together. Such a lovely necklace.…” read »
- on “Sunflower in shade”:
“I love your necklace and your haiku. Especially your necklace - just beautiful. And so…” read »
- on “One that grandma would like.”:
“I'd wear it. It would go with many types of clothing. It's nice that you thought…” read »
- on “Sunflower in shade”:
“I love your nature inspired jewelry. And the poem. Love the bird and the bees. There…” read »
- on “One that grandma would like.”:
“Very pretty T! I would definitely wear it! Did you make this for your grandmother? I…” read »
on “One that grandma would like.”:“Beautiful necklace! Many of us would wear it in a heartbeat.…” read »
- on “Sunflower in shade”:
“Robin, this is terrific necklace! It is very cohesive.…” read »
on “Spring Green”:“Awesome design, great color scheme! Love it!…” read »
- on “Valentines garland”:
“Cute, fun piece! Very nice…” read »
- on “Sunflower”:
“Very clever, unusual design, awesome colors! Very nice…” read »
- on “All Puffed Up and Nowhere to Go!”:
“Beautiful pendant. The pink heart is a lovely color. I like the framing you created.…” read »
on “Modern Coin Necklace”:“Well Andrea, you've done it again! Simply stunning!…” read »
on “Do-Over”:“Crystal...I made the copper rose with different beads a while back...I guess I didn't…” read »
- on “All Puffed Up and Nowhere to Go!”:
“Great pendant. I love the encapsulated heart. Innocent and dainty and lovely. This will look great…” read »
- on “Rock On!”:
“Lovely nutkitten. Very unique design and so fun.…” read »
- on “Down by the sea”:
“Beautiful. Remind me of an Aztec design. Love it.…” read »
- on “Sunflower”:
“Beautiful Robin. I love the melon beads. They match the pendant so nicely.…” read »
- on “My Favorite Brass Pendant”:
“Very fun and artistic design. Love the wire daisy also.…” read »
- on “Valentines garland”:
“What fun little gnomes. They will look great as decorations. looking forward to your pic.…” read »
- on “Ear Bling”:
“You make the most interesting ear decorations. Beautiful.…” read »
- on “The Moon and Stars”:
“I agree with KR - Love the celestial feel. Just Wonderful.…” read »
- on “All Puffed Up and Nowhere to Go!”:
“Beautiful pendant! I especially like how the wire flares out around the sides and gently…” read »
- on “Rock On!”:
“How unique is this?! The dangling beads are a nice touch. Pendant or rearview…” read »
- on “Do-Over”:
“Jane, this will surely sell! Love the colors & how they accentuated that beautiful copper…” read »
- on “Down by the sea”:
“The color of the coin on this pair changes the look in a wonderful way. …” read »
- on “My Favorite Brass Pendant”:
“Love this one--right into my favorites! I really like the metal flower link, gemstone shards,…” read »
- on “Midnight Ruminations”:
“Kimbery, I finally received the Olly's & tried one last night--it worked! Thank you so…” read »
- on “Peacock in the Flower Bed”:
“Love your design. The peacock focal is beautiful.…” read »
