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Bohemian Love Necklace
I think earthy natural cords accentuate the beauty of the Porcelain and African saucer large hole beads.This is a cool, short necklace that looks...
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...
Flower Fidget Necklace
I wanted to use this matte gold organic pendant for a wire wrapping project. I thought the new hibiscus flower was a fun touch, plus it spins on...
Ocean Blossom Earrings
I was in the mood for blues this week. I love the etched finish on the Czech Glass Hibiscus Flowers and the Table Cut Czech Glass beads add some...
Beach Vibes Necklace
I was drawn to the gorgeous Pink Opal Teardrop this week. The soft pinks inspired me to use shell and Job's Tears which are gray hued with touches...
Island Coconut Necklace
I am in love the green turquoise hues and the unique shape of the Brazil Amazonite Faceted Diamonds. I paired them with coconut and African Trade...
Rustic Cowgirl Earrings
The antique silver focals are just the right size for earrings. They have beautifully detailed patterns, I love the filigree focal and its...
Seaside Sunset Bracelet/Necklace
I love working with tiny faceted gemstones! I find that I am typically drawn to blues and turquoises for my color palette, so I wanted to expand...
Rustic Cowgirl Necklace
This is a simple necklace full of texture from all of the different shapes of beads. Plus, the teal leather cord make the antique silver beads pop!...
Dancing in Twilight Earrings
I love sparkling druzy! I like them in earring designs because they catch the light and sparkle when I move. Plus, they have a cool modern vibe to...
Wildflower Bracelet Stack
I used a mix of seed beads, gemstones, gold & silver rounds, and druzy charms to create this colorful, easy-to-make bracelet stack.
Beachfront Oasis Earrings
For this design, I paired Czech Glass crown beads with a gold teardrop paddle set to create these statement earrings.
Beachfront Oasis Necklace
For this design, I paired Czech glass horse eyes, Apatite, and hemp to create this lightweight, beach-y inspired necklace.
Reflecting Pool Earrings
These cool summer earrings were designed by Elaina here at Lima Beads. The turquoise walnut wood and resin teardrops have a soft shimmer that...
Pearlescent Wood & Resin Earrings
I wanted to show these wood and resin focals as earrings. They have a beautiful pearlescent shimmer that flashes in the sunlight.These have a fun,...
Blue Tides Necklace
I wanted to create a summer design using blue tones and the abalone fit the design perfectly. This is a quick and simple design - a great addition...
Tahitian Sunrise Necklace
This luminous necklace was designed by Elaina here at Lima Beads. Vibrant orange recycled glass paired with the soft turquoise Czech glass is a...
Mykonos Sands Necklace
I love anything that combines seed beads & layering! I wanted to make a colorful, layered necklace while still trying to keep it looking delicate-...
Agave Oasis Necklace
I used a mix of Amazonite, Blue Lace Agate, Sakura Agate, Green Aventurine, and silver accents to create this early-summer inspired layered necklace.
Enamel Letter Bracelet Stack
This week, I paired Czech glass & gold beads with these new enamel puff letters to create a customizable bracelet stack.
Gentle Rosary
The tourminalated quartz beads are fascinating, crystals of tourmaline in clear, or cloudy quartz. Job's tears have been used as prayer beads by...
Components: This rosary features sterling silver crucifix with John and Mary, a replica of a European one from around 1920, it has also replicated the wear the original had so it feels like it has been prayed for years. The center is a miraculous medal also of sterling silver, a replica from an actual center. The aves are 6mm tourminalated quartz rounds LB, the Pater beads are the Asian grain seed called Job's Tears LB, the jump rings are silver plated jump rings also LB, the wire is silver satin SoftFlex medium LB, the crimp beads are HEAVY sterling silver (wish LB carried these 2x2 mm tubes).
Mother of Pearl Personalized Bracelet Stack
For this design, I paired gemstones & seed beads with these new Mother of Pearl letter charms to create a customizable bracelet stack.
Tiki Beach Necklace
For this design, I paired Cloisonné beads with gemstones, Czech glass, African brass, and seed beads to create this layered necklace.
Cloisonné Earrings
I was so excited to design with these new Cloisonné beads- I love the color combos & how quick & easy it is to create a simple, fun pair of earrings!
Seaside Oasis Earrings
These Cloisonné & seed bead statement earrings are so fun to wear and instantly brighten up your outfit! I love the blue & green color palette, and...
Mother of Pearl Personalized Necklace
These Mother of Pearl letter charms make it so easy to create a custom piece of jewelry-perfect for gift giving! For this design, I paired the...
Endless Weekend Bracelet
I wanted to create a bracelet with large hole gemstone rondelles, there are several types of stones to pick from. Plus, I love the sparkles in the...
Atlantis Necklace
This week, I was really looking forward to designing a necklace around these new wood resin focals- I love all of the shapes & colors they come in,...
Ocean Breeze Bracelet
The combination of the rich brown leather cord with the pop of turquoise is my fave. The turquoise magnesite rondelles have a large hole which...
Flower Garden Earrings
Inspired by the fresh blooms that springtime brings, I used these Czech glass bee & flower coins to create a couple pairs of simple earrings. I...
Selenite Hoop Earrings
For this design, I paired selenite pendants with seed beads & gold hoops for a quick & simple pair of statement earrings.
Acetate Bib Necklace
For this design, I used green opal & opal acetate stick drops to create this statement bib necklace. I love how the two different colors of acetate...
Acetate & Pearl Mandala Necklace
For this design, I made bead links with rice pearls & attached them to an acetate mandala focal to create this long-length necklace. I love the...
Magic Love Necklace
I love long necklaces. They are great for layering or just throwing on quick to level up an outfit. I also LOVE Green Girl Studios and Gaea, they...
Acetate Collar Necklace
I love statement necklaces, especially when they're lightweight & easy-to-wear! For this design, I simply connected a few of the acetate coin links...
All Seeing Necklace
When I first saw this piece by Gaea, I immediately thought of making a necklace with my favorite stone - turquoise. I wanted to use smaller round...
Monstera Leaf Earrings
I love how small & lightweight these acetate monstera leaf focals are- they're perfect for a simple pair of earrings. I paired mine with turquoise...
Sunny fringe bracelet
My mother loves these fringe bracelets and I have made her a couple over the years but her favorite color is yellow so I scoured the internet in...
Components: Czech glass flowers, leaves, fire polish rounds, toho seed beads in all sizes, wildfire thread .....I will post a pick showing similar components lima has in stock to make this in purple
Island Breeze Anklet
Inspired by a carefree, breezy day at the beach, I paired an assortment of pearls with silk chiffon ribbon, gold chain, & seed beads to create this...
Stitched Diamond Earrings
designed by Marie
For these earrings, I wanted to hold a rustic ceramic bead in the opening in the middle, to give an earthy vibe to the piece....
For these earrings, I wanted to hold a rustic ceramic bead in the opening in the middle, to give an earthy vibe to the piece....
Chatter
on “Black and Copper Necklace”:“Beady- this is beautiful. love black and copper together! Fall here we come!…” read »
- on “Two Variations”:
“very pretty! I especially like the focal in the bottom pics. Awesome for going in to…” read »
on “Two Variations”:“Beautiful bracelets! My favorite is the one with the dark bronze, gold, and pink beads.…” read »
on “Two Variations”:“It's very pretty Sweetjane. I love the focal bead. The bead caps also add a nice…” read »
- on “Black and Copper Necklace”:
“These are gorgeous beads. And you have made them into something special. The flower bead cap…” read »
- on “Mermaid Bracelets”:
“This looks amazingly difficult. I love the blues. And I agree. There's no such thing as…” read »
on “Autumn Petals”:“Thanks so much for all your comments!! I really like this bracelet...the colors especially. I added…” read »
on “Kalideocycle 2”:“Wow, it’s fun, bold, quirky, and It brings-about fond Childhood memories.....I LOVE it! ❤️…” read »
- on “Black and Copper Necklace”:
“Stunning necklace BLE! I have fallen for copper for several years now. You just…” read »
- on “Mermaid Bracelets”:
“Wow! Stunning bracelets that took a lot of opening and closing of jump rings.…” read »
- on “Mermaid Bracelets”:
“Lovely! I, too, thought they were crocheted at first look.…” read »
on “Grapevine”:“The tubelets are much nicer than bugles.…” read »
- on “Grapevine”:
“Thanks Robin. I haven't seen them before. Beautiful bracelet.…” read »
- on “Pink Elephants on Parade”:
“Thanks sweetjane.…” read »
- on “Mermaid Bracelets”:
“I agree with you. You can't have too many bracelets especially when they're so beautiful. Love…” read »
- on “Mermaid Bracelets”:
“JG, what a beautiful bracelet. At first I thought it was crochet and then I zoomed…” read »
- on “Gilded Paradise Bracelet”:
“What is the cost to make the bracelet as pictured?…” read »
- on “Winter market selection”:
“Your stars are great!! And , of course the Dragonflies too. What do you use to…” read »
- on “Pink Elephants on Parade”:
“How adorable is this!! I just love it! The little tassels are a perfect detail.…” read »
- on “Grapevine”:
“Beady, I know what you mean - tubelets are 6x 2.8mm. Not really big, but feel…” read »
- on “Pink Elephants on Parade”:
“Thank you all so much!…” read »
- on “Winter market selection”:
“Such pretty stars and I love your dragonflies. Beautiful Robin.…” read »
- on “Grapevine”:
“Great bracelet. The tublet beads are very pretty. They look pretty big. The colors are fantastic.…” read »
- on “True Blue”:
“Wonderful sweetjane. I love the lampwork bead and the colors are great.…” read »
on “Serendipity”:“Kye, so far yes!…” read »
- on “Winter market selection”:
“MM, the dragonflies aren't a pattern, but they are on you tube-it was very easy to…” read »
on “True Blue”:“Beautiful, Jane!…” read »
- on “Winter market selection”:
“So pretty! Love the dragonflies especially! Is that a pattern also?…” read »
on “Serendipity”:“So glad things worked out. This is beautiful. I hope you kept it if you wanted…” read »
- on “Gilded Paradise Bracelet”:
“This is wonderful. So much to admire and enjoy in this bracelet.…” read »
- on “Winter market selection”:
“The star earrings are so beautiful! I also like the dragonflies. I need to…” read »
- on “Grapevine”:
“Beautiful! The colors play together so well and then that snap closure make it so…” read »
- on “True Blue”:
“I really like the bracelet in its current life setting! It is keeper for sure.…” read »
- on “Winter market selection”:
“KR, yes I’m going to have a booth at a local winter market. Everything I’m making…” read »
- on “Grapevine”:
“Jane, it’s a snap. It’s very easy to put on and off.…” read »
- on “Falling Leaves Pumpkin Necklace”:
“Thanks Robin and Crystal. Yes Crystal - the dangles were added after I finished the main…” read »
- on “Grapevine”:
“Looks like fun!!…” read »
- on “Grapevine”:
“I love the different beads...I can't quite make out the clasp...is it a button?…” read »
- on “Winter market selection”:
“Are you going to sell these earrings Robin? They are unique and would easily sell. I…” read »
- on “Grapevine”:
“Nice. It looks kinda southwestern. And such an interesting way to clasp the bracelet. Good color…” read »
