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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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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).
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on “Harvest moon and Bad moon”:“These are perfect for Halloween or just fall in general. Those moon faces are very cool.…” read »
on “Harvest moon and Bad moon”:“I love your bracelets Kim!! I have made a few of those wrap bracelets...but you reminded…” read »
on “Harvest moon and Bad moon”:“Fantastic bracelets! You can wear them all year around; not just for this time of year.…” read »
on “Harvest moon and Bad moon”:“Love the bracelets! The colors are perfect for the moon buttons.…” read »
on “Harvest moon and Bad moon”:“What a great idea. Perfect for autumn, Halloween, and the dark blue for winter. …” read »
on “The Autumn Leaves Pass Through My Fingers”:“I’ve posted some things in the past that I thought were a bit questionable. Then the…” read »
- on “Golem Kitty”:
“Love your bead & color selections, Jane! You put jewelry elements together so well.…” read »
- on “Another Fall Necklace”:
“Thanks to all for your comments!…” read »
- on “Golem Kitty”:
“Thanks to all for the great comments!…” read »
on “Dainty Woven Necklace with Birdies”:“Thanks for the great comments. Those lustered Lagoon Seed Beads are beautiful. And the birdies are…” read »
on “Fall Festival Bracelet Stack”:“Gorgeous fall bracelets !! Can't pick a favorite that's for sure…” read »
on “Dainty Woven Necklace with Birdies”:“Opaque Lustered Lagoon--one of my favorite seed beads--what a stunning design Beady. I love the…” read »
- on “Another Tin Snippets”:
“Very fun Jane!…” read »
- on “Seaside Hideaway Necklace”:
“Beautiful necklace Elaina. The soft colors are lovely. I like the randomness of the…” read »
on “Mushrooms and Moss”:“Thank you so much guys!…” read »
- on “The Autumn Leaves Pass Through My Fingers”:
“Thanks GZ and KR. I had a hard time attaching the bony hands. I think it took…” read »
- on “Crazy Chickens Necklace”:
“Thanks Crystal and Kathryn. This took some time but was a lot of fun.…” read »
- on “Fall Festival Bracelet Stack”:
“Great bracelets!…” read »
on “Crazy Chickens Necklace”:“Beady what a gorgeous piece of beadwork art! Really admire and love your work.…” read »
- on “Another Fall Necklace”:
“I thought I had commented on this one but I guess not. It's a wonderful set.…” read »
- on “Golem Kitty”:
“So you Sweetjane. Pretty with a kitty, LOL. Love it.…” read »
- on “The Autumn Leaves Pass Through My Fingers”:
“Fun for the spooky season. It's great Beady, like all your pieces.…” read »
on “Seaside Hideaway Necklace”:“Elaina, This is a Very beautiful design. I love the soft colors in pastel.…” read »
- on “Fall Festival Bracelet Stack”:
“So pretty for fall. I love the button you chose for the ladder stitch bracelet. And…” read »
- on “Lost at Sea”:
“Thanks CC! I thought the same thing about the giant squid from 20,000 Leagues!! haha ha,…” read »
- on “Fall Festival Bracelet Stack”:
“You are having way too much fun making bracelets. So many beads so little time.…” read »
- on “The Autumn Leaves Pass Through My Fingers”:
“Beady, your wire-work is outstanding! I like how it's kind of a fun necklace (not junk…” read »
- on “Another Fall Necklace”:
“What a nice set - I like the Earthy almost tribal sense I get from these…” read »
- on “Feeling Blessed”:
“This is so pretty! The Amazonite color matches the bird perfectly - I love it!…” read »
- on “Fall Festival Bracelet Stack”:
“Elaina- I knew you had a lot of fun making these beautiful bracelets before I read…” read »
on “Feeling Blessed”:“I love this piece? The way you combine the components and beads is playful yet beautiful.…” read »
- on “A Riff on Wild Roses Necklace”:
“I can't believe how different this piece is from the last. Using the wire creates…” read »
- on “Poem”:
“Kathleen, I love your poem & your ability to pour out your thoughts & feelings. …” read »
- on “Golem Kitty”:
“Such a pretty kitty pendant. And beautiful combination of beads to match.…” read »
- on “The Autumn Leaves Pass Through My Fingers”:
“Hahaha.. You ladies crack me up. Actually this necklace was to much fun. Kimberly - I…” read »
- on “Another Fall Necklace”:
“Love the design and color of both pieces and those lamp work beads are really neat.…” read »
- on “The Autumn Leaves Pass Through My Fingers”:
“You had way to much fun with this necklace didn't you? Love all of the…” read »
- on “Golem Kitty”:
“Love the Golem Kitty. It makes all of the beads with it look so good.…” read »
- on “Golem Kitty”:
“Pam...as far as I know all the blue are Apatite. These are Nancy's beads. Everything I…” read »
- on “Don’t make this mistake”:
“petunia- i accidently droped the beads in tarnx while cleaning the clasp to my necklace.- the…” read »
