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Island Oasis Necklace
Create a layered statement necklace using gemstones, Czech glass, and crystals.
Buried Treasure Hand Chain
Bead chain and a focal link add a ton of sparkle to this simple hand chain.
Beachcomber Bracelet
Multiple strands of bead chain accentuate the woven focal and add tons of sparkle to this easy-to-make bracelet.
Twilight Rose Garden Necklace
A simple, sparkling layered necklace using bead chain, crystal, and a rose quartz pendant.
Sun-Kissed Sands Bracelet
I used Lima's new waxed nylon cord for this shimmering sandy-toned bracelet. I love this look, it reminds me of a fish net.
Santorini Braided Bracelet
I love how this bracelet turned out, it has beautiful blue hues against the natural-looking nylon cord. I added the greek pewter fish tube to add...
Under The Sea Earrings
Add your favorite beach inspired charms to ear wires to create these statement cluster earrings.
Day at the Beach Necklace
Layers of bead chain, porcelain, & shells are used to create this beach-inspired layered necklace.
Washed Ashore Necklace
Blue slate, rainbow black diamond, rosaline, rainbow smoky topaz and silver lined crystal - These might not be colors you would immediately say yes...
Blue and Green
St. Petersburg stitch. I love the look of this stitch and wanted to try it again. Found some beads that looked nice together and made this dangly...
Components: LB seed beads Toho 15/0 Opaque-Lustered Turquoise, seed beads 10/0 in dark blue, 10/0 Toho in green, 8/0 beads gold, and 4 mm bicones dark blue
Chrysocolla Hoop Earrings
These simple hoop earrings are easy to make & look great with the Royal Bohemian Necklace.
Royal Bohemian Drop Earrings
An easy-to-make dangle earring using Chrysocolla chips, gold charms, and tiny crystals.
Sahara Sunrise Necklace
The AB finish on the peach moonstone gives this simple statement necklace a lovely subtle glow.
Hook, Line & Sinker Earrings
These worry fish charms are a new addition to Lima Beads. I used seed bead chain to add a pop of color. These are light-weight and super cute for...
Bali Ha'i Earrings
Reminiscing about my trip to Hawaii, I remember seeing forests full of monstera plants and how beautiful and prehistoric they looked. Once I saw...
Island Time Bracelet
This beach-inspired bracelet (or anklet) can be made with any color cord, and features pearls & cowrie shell drops.
Abalone Drop Earrings
Make a simple drop earring by adding your favorite charms to these abalone links.
Moonstone Crescent Necklace
This delicate necklace features moonstone bead links throughout and a sparkling crescent focal.
Aqua Crystal Quartz Necklace
This necklace features aqua crystal bead links & a quartz focal pendant.
Sea Breeze Bracelet
Create this simple oval pattern bracelet using some thread and your favorite gemstones!
Unicorn Tears Necklace
This design uses Czech glass teardrops & tiny crystals to create a sparkling, unique focal.
Glistening Rose Necklace
Sparkling Czech Glass bead links accentuate the Rose Quartz pendant on this necklace.
Blossom Button Earrings
Tracy Gonzales at Tierracast designed these bouquet-inspired dangle earrings.
Daisy Chain Choker
This daisy chain is made with seed beads and a beading needle, and can be worn as a necklace, bracelet, or an anklet.
Sunlit Waterfall Necklace
Metal focals, Czech Glass, and lots of chain make up this layered necklace.
Daisy Chain Necklace
This necklace is made by making bead links with Czech Glass Flower Coins & Rondelles, and attaching them to a piece of chain. This can be worn as a...
Garden Party Earrings
These dangle earring are made by making a bead link with a Czech Glass Flower Coin and simply attaching pieces of chain to the bottom.
Golden Petal Necklace
Czech Glass Petal Beads & Gold Rondelles are accentuated by the Dancing Coin Tag Chain.
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on “Anniversary Necklace”:“Crystal, this is gorgeous! I’m so happy you posted a new creation. I hope things stay…” read »
on “Pearl and Iris and Crystal”:“BLE, I've lived in California for so many years I guess I'm a nut or a…” read »
on “Pearl and Iris and Crystal”:“Hey LRC - I just realized that I'm probably a flakey nut or a nutty flake!…” read »
on “Hidden Cove Necklace”:“Very pretty. I especially like the quartz crystal placement.…” read »
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- on “Pearl and Iris and Crystal”:
“You are so right about the dangly ones. They are totally "girly." They are…” read »
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on “Washed Ashore Necklace”:“This really is your best piece yet! Sand dunes and sea glass; magical!…” read »
on “Frosted Ice with silver dangling circles”:“These are so cool! I think the contrast between the large chain links and the smaller…” read »
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- on “Anniversary Necklace”:
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on “Round and around and around she goes”:“Beautiful! The spiral effect is amazing, and you highlighted it well with your color choices.…” read »
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- on “Anniversary Necklace”:
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- on “Anniversary Necklace”:
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- on “Anniversary Necklace”:
“Great design! Love the natural cut nuggets mixed with the smooth round beads. As…” read »
- on “Blue and Green”:
“This is fantastic! The colors are great, the bead work is fabulous and the pattern…” read »
on “Washed Ashore Necklace”:“Beautiful!…” read »
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- on “Boho Beauty”:
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