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Czech Glass Mix Stretch Bracelets
Czech glass mix strands are great for bracelets or creating focals. You get a variety of colors and finishes all in one strand, woohoo! I like how...
Gemstone Station Necklace
Gemstones and metal accent beads arranged in luscious layers, with our handsome 3-loop Hammertone clasp for a striking finish. Our Longhorn charm...
Netted Turquoise Bracelet
This rich beaded rope is created with a Filled Tubular Netting pattern and is surprisingly easy. The stitch-in Hammertone Magnetic Clasp finishes...
Stackable Czech Glass Nugget Bracelets
I visualized chunky bracelets when I first saw the Czech glass nuggets. The colors & finishes of the glass nuggets look amazing paired with...
Isle of Capri Earrings
I love the ocean vibes of the etched aquamarine Czech glass teardrop focal. I added a beachy glow with the gilded Czech glass rondelles. Summer is...
Woodland Trails Teadrop Necklace
The combination of earthy picasso finish atop the aquamarine teardrop drew me in! I kept it simple so the beautiful color and finish would still...
Citrus Blossom Bracelet
African recycled glass flowers pushed me into summer mode. These fun florals are full of character and vibrant color. I used a clasp to clip onto...
Batik & Patina Earrings
The patina finish on the open drops and African batik beads give these earrings a world traveler style. I added some tiny tassels to add a some fun...
Follow the Sun Necklace
This necklace has tropical boho beach vibes. I love a layered necklace because can easily add to or takeaway from this design to give it a...
Castaway Earrings
For the second round of Lima beach week, I wanted to create modern, tropical earrings that I would love to wear this summer. There were some great...
Beach Party Earrings
Hit the beach in style, with these iridescent pearly earrings. Floral Czech glass adds a tropical vibe that will sway in the breeze.
Spring Rainbow Necklace
I fell in love with this modern asymmetrical focal. It needed some embellishing and color. I wire wrapped beads on but you could hang chain or...
Aloha Kai Knotted Wrap Bracelet
Aloha Kai means love of the sea in the Hawaiian language. This bracelet emanates beachy vibes and takes me to my happy place. Wrap bracelets are...
Cosmic Teardrop Earrings
Czech glass teardrop focals have an amazing etched finish that gives them a galactic, cosmos vibe. They come in beautiful color combos and when the...
Roller Stack Bracelets
I had so much fun creating these trending bracelets with Czech glass roller beads. There are so many color combos that I couldn't decide, so I made...
Sacred Cove Beach Necklace
I am in love the patterns and coloration of Larimar. I decided to pair it up with sandy-toned porcelain beads and carnelian for a pop of color.
Calm Tropics Drop Earrings
I bought these beautiful gold tone Vintaj monstera charms on clearance sale. I absolutely loved them. I also had those beautiful hibiscus czech...
Components: Ear wires, 6mm bicone crystal beads, czech glass hibiscus beads, vintaj monstera charms, eye pins
Boho Brass Earrings
The organic shapes of African brass beads lend a quirky, organic style to these earrings. I added a pop of color by using 4mm Czech glass fire...
Ocean Treasures Necklace
I wanted to create a beachy layered style with mother of pearl chain. The shimmering blue hues and the iridescence of the mother pearl make these...
Concho Rattlesnake Earrings
Our sinuous rattlesnake is elegant in this simple earring design. Gold and Turquoise are gorgeous together, but these would look great in silver or...
Josephine Knot Bracelet
This design is a fresh western take on the beloved Josephine Knot. The technique can seem fussy at first, but is so satisfying by the end! Designed...
Western Waterfall Earrings
Wonderful waterfall seed bead earrings in a southwest colorway. Designed by Tracy Proctor.
Tip: Keep thread tension tight but not overly tight...
Tip: Keep thread tension tight but not overly tight...
Pink Sands Beach Necklace
The Orange Blossom Agate & Selenite rounds took me to a tropical place when I looked at them together. The soft palette of white and orange-pink...
Canary Island Bracelet Stack
Colorful enamel rounds & birds will get you in the mood for warm weather. Make these bracelets your own, try combining these versatile rounds with...
Happy Hippie Necklace
Brighten up your wardrobe with this colorful, chunky gemstone nugget necklace. I used hemp to create a boho vibe and soften the look of the large...
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...
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...
Lovebird Earrings
I just love these chunky little birds! They are on full display in this simple earring design.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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on “Purple Passion and Cream Necklace”:“Bea you to ful!! The flower dangle from the heart is perfection.…” read »
on “Witches Brew Bracelet”:“I'm waiting for those beautiful green rondelles to come back in stock! This is Halloween…” read »
on “Silly Summer Earrings”:“Thanks to all of you. Melody the knots are between the dangling beads. I usually sew…” read »
on “Silly Summer Earrings”:“Kids would love seeing and wearing these along with fun loving adults like me!…” read »
on “Silly Summer Earrings”:“So fun! You did a great job creating a fruity delight!
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on “Silly Summer Earrings”:“These are just darn cute!…” read »
on “Czech Glass Mix Stretch Bracelets”:“So fun. I also like the silver tubes. Nice.…” read »
on “Czech Glass Mix Stretch Bracelets”:“Shin IL elastic cord is high quality and holds its shape really well. I've been really…” read »
- on “The Raven”:
“Quoth the Raven "Nevermore." I like your raven and your colors are fantastic!…” read »
- on “Czech Glass Mix Stretch Bracelets”:
“These are great for stacking. How does the stretch elastic hold its shape?…” read »
on “Rusted Duo”:“Perfectly suited for Lima's Home Page 'What's Fresh'!
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“I love layering stretch bracelets! These have a nice variety of interest that catches attention--but…” read »
- on “Woodland Trails Teadrop Necklace”:
“Love the lessons on wire wrapping!!…” read »
on “The Raven”:“Thanks KR. Yes we have a lot of crows here also. I think city crows…” read »
on “Some More Nuggets”:“Love the copper flower and the chunkyness of the bracelet. It makes a statement.…” read »
- on “Getting in the Groove Again”:
“Sweetjane, I am just catching up with everyone today. So sorry for all you are going…” read »
on “Dogwood flower”:“Your work with the alcohol ink always astounds me. This is gorgeous.…” read »
on “Purple flower bracelet”:“You will sell this quickly. It's stunning.…” read »
- on “Truck necklace”:
“This just screams "free spirit." So fabulous.…” read »
- on “Rusted Duo”:
“These are so interesting. The patina and the bronze work well together. Very unique.…” read »
- on “Polygon Drops”:
“Casual and fun. Very nice Sweetjane.…” read »
- on “The Raven”:
“Hey Beady. This is a great piece. I haven't checked in for a few days so…” read »
on “Rusted Duo”:“This is such an amazing design! I love the combination of metal component and bead…” read »
on “Polygon Drops”:“Interesting earrings! I almost always have a plan for the things I purchase because the…” read »
- on “Polygon Drops”:
“Thanks you all!! I got a bunch of vintage/retro beads from this seller. I just kinda…” read »
- on “Rusted Duo”:
“I really like this design! The duos really bring attention to the patina. Very cool and…” read »
on “Stackable Czech Glass Nugget Bracelets”:“Thank you!…” read »
- on “Polygon Drops”:
“Wow. I really love these earrings sweetjane. The shapes are very interesting. And the colors so…” read »
- on “The Raven”:
“Wow Crystal. Wish I could have seen that waving, slapping and shouting. How entertaining! Yeah ravens…” read »
on “Polygon Drops”:“These are gorgeous! I love the reversible drops. It basically doubles the number of…” read »
- on “Polygon Drops”:
“Very cool! Love the large shape, especially for longer hair styles. The fact that…” read »
- on “The Raven”:
“Beady, Haha. No, I was stand outside making a fool of myself waving my hands…” read »
- on “Rusted Duo”:
“So creative! You gave these a lot of thought & the end result is very…” read »
- on “Amber River”:
“This really feels like an amber river...I can almost see the motion. The pendant and the…” read »
on “Rusted Duo”:“Great earrings, Becca! Creative use of the miniduos...definitely unique!…” read »
- on “The Raven”:
“Robin - Darwin is doing quite well. He's a real menace. Strawberry Hill is $4.99 for…” read »
- on “Rusted Duo”:
“Unusual, pretty design. Love the miniduos and the color combination. Great earrings.…” read »
- on “Amber River”:
“Beautiful, happy necklace. The navy colored strap pulls it all together. Wonderful focal.…” read »
- on “The Raven”:
“Thank you all so much. Crystal - Duh, I forgot to add the raven to my…” read »
