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Tile Bead Stretch Bracelets
I love how colorful & fun these enamel tile beads are! The color combos you can come up with are endless, and once you get the hang of it, they're...
Sunrise Necklace
I love these new multi-color wood resin pieces- the color combos are so fun! For this design, I paired the focal with citrine & moonstone for a...
Beach Treasure Necklace
I LOVE turquoise and gold together, especially when paired the natural hemp. The turquoise highlights the new wood and resin focal.
Wildflower Fields Necklace
For this design, I paired amethyst & turquoise with tourmaline to create this layered necklace. I love how the colors ended up looking together &...
After the Rain Necklace
Inspired by the Pantone colors of the year- Ultimate Gray & Illuminating- I paired labradorite with yellow opal and added some pops of color here &...
What's Your Mood Ring
Mood beads are definitely a throwback to the 70's and are so fun to wear! I love how they start black and as you wear them they turn into...
Braided Seed Bead Bracelet
I always get excited when we get in a new batch of seed beads- I love thinking of new designs to create with them! For this bracelet, I simply...
Mood Bead Choker
When I first saw these new mood beads, I instantly knew that I wanted to make a simple choker with them- inspired by the 90's trend! For this...
Deck the Halls Necklace
For this design, I used Czech glass, seed beads, and gold hematite to create this focal necklace. I love the colors of the Czech glass- they really...
Water's Edge Necklace
I was really excited to design something with these new walnut wood resin stick focals- I love the colors & how light-weight they are! For this...
Sparkling Snow Necklace Set
This week, I had gift-giving in mind! By spending approx. $20 on materials, you can create four unique, simple, and budget friendly designs-perfect...
Frozen Tundra Necklace
I was really excited to design with these new hand-woven focal links- I love the color combos & they remind me of snowflakes, making it the perfect...
A Star is Born Necklace
I love the simplicity of this necklace & how quick & easy it is to make. It looks great with any outfit, and with the cost of supplies being under...
Caribbean Christmas Necklace
I love the beachy vibe these fanned tassels give off! I paired this one with hemp, chain, and gold accents to create a long-length necklace.
Holiday Blend Necklace Set
Inspired by the holidays, I used Czech glass melons, seed beads, gemstones, and gold accents to create this festive set!
Belle Vie Earrings
For these earrings, I attached tiny clusters of labradorite & seed beads above a moonstone charm inside of a gypsy hoop. I love the uniqueness of...
Lotus Flower Necklace
When I first saw this Lotus pendant, I knew I wanted to use it in a design. I paired it with Czech glass & seed beads to create a budget friendly...
Sundance Necklace
For this design, I used a mix of moonstone, turquoise, and hessonite along with gold accents & microsuede cord to create this simple, layered...
Tiny Treasures Necklace
I've always loved charm necklaces- they're unique & customizable, and a great way to personalize a gift for someone (or yourself!). For this...
Paradise Found Earrings
These earrings are super quick & easy to put together-making them perfect for gift giving! I love the colors of this new recycled glass along with...
Modern Chain Necklace
This is the perfect necklace for everyday wear. It's simple, modern and ridiculously easy to make. I like mixing the finishes to create interest....
Face Mask Chain Using Bead or Paperclip Chain
The chains are a great way to keep your mask accessible at all times without touching it.
Beaded Face Mask Lanyard
I love the idea of mask chains, but I also wanted to make something colorful & more unique than just plain chain. So I decided on this beaded...
Sari Face Mask Lanyard
Lanyards are a great way to keep your mask accessible at all times without touching it. This sari lanyard is soft and comfortable to wear. The...
Lotus Flower Bracelet
I love the calming, tranquil vibe the colors in this bracelet give off. For this design, I paired an openwork acetate lotus focal with Czech glass...
Acetate Earring Party
These acetate pieces are great for creating simple & quick statement earrings. For my designs, I paired the acetate with thread beads, Czech glass,...
Gemstone & Acetate Pendant Necklace
To make a fun & unique focal, I simply used super glue to attach a gemstone to an acetate coin. For these necklaces, I used peach moonstone & rock...
Monstera Leaf Necklace
The monstera leaf focal paired with the acetate makes a great, lightweight pendant. I paired them with natural pink freshwater pearls & malachite...
Acetate & Pearl Necklace
I love the modern silhouette created by mixing different shapes of acetate together. For this design, I paired emerald acetate & pearls with gold...
La Mer Earrings
I paired amazonite chips & pearls with Czech glass to create these drop earrings. I love the mix of shapes & the soothing effect of the colors.
Seed Bead Bracelet Stack
Budget friendly and easy to make, seed bead bracelet stacks are perfect for gift giving! This design is a great way to use up leftover seed beads...
Space Oddity
Sweet little space ships heading to some far off star! These are easy peasy and ready to wear in a hot minute! I saw the Amoracast Sterling...
Components: Sterling silver
Czech Glass Cobalt Seas Picasso UFO 7x9mm, Sterling Silver Eye Pin 1", 22 gauge or 24 gauge, don't remember, Amoracast Sterling Silver Rocket Charm 7x13mm
Songbird Earrings
These Gaea pieces are perfect for a great pair of earrings! Artsy, statement pieces just waiting to be embellished are a dream for me :)
Golden Hour Necklace Set
Inspired by the rich colors of autumn, I used tiger eye, green aventurine, carnelian, and gold accents to capture a fall color palette. I love how...
Enchanted Garden Necklace
This necklace is made up of seed bead & Czech glass bead links, finished off with a tiny pavé charm. I love the soft, sparkling color palette & the...
Out West Necklace Set
For this design, I used microsuede, seed beads, & silver accents to make a 3-layered necklace. I love the color combo & how they all look worn...
Malachite Earrings
For this design, I paired Malachite chips with gold accents to make a simple pair of dangle earrings.
Chakra Earrings
These linear drop earrings represent the seven Chakras, and to make you only need wire, earwires, a chakra chips stretch bracelet, and round nose...
Mardi Gras Earrings
These seed bead earrings are so fun to wear and instantly brighten up your outfit! I love the bright, metallic color palette- the Czech glass &...
Desert Rain Earrings
These earrings are super easy to make and to wear! I love the simplicity of the design & how the metallic earth tones look with the silver.
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on “Window sun catcher curtain”:“I’m going to start on one now cause I love this idea so much. Looks wonderful.…” read »
on “Window sun catcher curtain”:“I love the term orphan beads. I call my accumulated bead soup. This is such a…” read »
- on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:
“Oh how I love the blues, the copper, and the design. Its lovely.…” read »
- on “A New Life”:
“Both necklaces are fun & inspiring! Lately, I've also been collecting more than creating, especially…” read »
on “Beach bronze”:“Your unusual color pairing is what makes these earrings standout!…” read »
- on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:
“While the colors are a gorgeous mix, the copper toggle clasp really caught my attention! …” read »
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on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:“Copper and aqua tones, very lovely.…” read »
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- on “A New Life”:
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- on “Beach bronze”:
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- on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:
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- on “Beach bronze”:
“Just beautiful, I miss the beach so much.... the pink reminds me of a tropical…” read »
- on “Window sun catcher curtain”:
“Oh, happy day when the sun shines through these little sparkles! Wonderful use of orphan beads.…” read »
- on “A New Life”:
“Melody...that's the toggle clasp...it was so pretty I used it as a focal. When I feel…” read »
- on “A New Life”:
“Well said! Both are pretty, but I love the leaf necklace!…” read »
- on “Window sun catcher curtain”:
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- on “All We Need Is Love”:
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- on “A New Life”:
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- on “All We Need Is Love”:
“This is beautiful and meaningful...I love the way you have put it all together. The focal…” read »
on “A deliberate act”:“Well spoken. And, I love that first pair with the garnets.…” read »
- on “All We Need Is Love”:
“"Love"-ly,, Jane!!!…” read »
on “All We Need Is Love”:“Beautiful, sweetjane. Love the combination of white and silver spacers. And the pendant is so sweet…” read »
- on “All We Need Is Love”:
“This is great! Love the focal and it's message. I especially like the creative…” read »
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