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My tree 2022
I made all new icicle style ornaments this year, there are about 250 on my tiny pencil tree.
Components: 18 gauge wire, crystal and other glass beads, metal bits and other odds and ends.
Fireside Teardrop Earrings
The rich holiday red of Czech glass teardrops and the soft sparkling green chrysoprase really make a statement when paired together.
Rudolph Earrings
These earrings are a simple, wearable way to show your holiday cheer. I usually see these antlers paired with crystal or Czech glass but I really...
Winter's Night Bracelet
I wanted to use colors that depict a winter's night. The dark night sky porcelain and some silver shimmering beads symbolize shining stars, and the...
Frosted Snowflake
I love the idea of using our Czech glass mix strands to create and ombre effect. I wanted to keep it simple for myself by only using one product,...
Peppermint Wire Wrapped Hoops
These easy-peasy wire wrapped hoops are super cute for the holiday season! Make a pair as a gift or for yourself to wear to your next holiday party.
Blue Abyss Earrings
I wanted to give a faux wire wrapped look by using jump rings. I think it looks very close to wire-wrapping but way easier.
Euphoria Earrings
I love the glowing blue green of the Czch glass teardrops, I wanted to surround them with something sparkly so I chose tiny Rhodolite beads. They...
Teardrop Angels
Create sweet little angels to hang on your tree, use as a pendant, or hang on your rearview mirror. These are just ideas to spark your imagination.
Woodland Winter Earrings
Czech glass birds are chunky and full of color! They are perfect for earrings. I added a branch element and earthy colors to keep with my woodland...
Moon Phase Earrings
These celestial themed stainless steel focals are out of this world. Beautiful moon phase cut-outs and silouettes make these easy to design with...
Bolo Cord Wrap Bracelet
Bracelets are my favorite style of jewelry to wear, this one has a warm, earthy look which gives me a great neutral piece to wear with most of my...
I can't get enough pearls!
So, I had a stash of pearls from . . . well, I really don't know where I got them all. I wanted to use the pearls, as well as about 5 inches from...
Components: White pearls 3-7mm; gold chain components--mesh bead and link connectors; mother of pearl leaves (from Lima); Tierracast gold seed bead 3mm; Tierracast gold Heishi spacer 4mm; lobster claw clasp; jump rings; beading wire; crimp beads; wire-guards.
'Tis the Season Pendant
I created a woven bezel using peyote stitch to showcase our new line of fabulous snowflake cabochons.
Some experience with peyote stitch helps,...
Some experience with peyote stitch helps,...
Andromedae Knotted Bracelet
This design is just the start of an elegant bracelet stack. Adding a personlized touch like the star charm takes this bracelet to another level....
Less is More Hoop Earrings
These earrings are an easy way to switch up your everyday style. You can interchange the bead charms or slide more than one bead charm onto a set...
Mod Drip Earrings
I love a sleek modern style and these are it! The drip shape is elegant and looks amazing with simple focals. Wear for dressing up or down, either...
Pleiades Earrings
These earrings look like shooting stars. The teal seed bead mix charms add a little whimsical fringe and sparkle.
Cymbal Sitia Checkerboard Earrings
I was so excited when I heard we would be launching the Cymbal line! Each piece is perfectly designed to work with its corresponding bead type....
Ominous Owl Earrings
Owls are mysterious and can be a symbol of intuition and supernatural powers - perfect for any season, especially spooky season:)
Fright Night Garland
I have been wanting to make a garland combining felt and wood beads, this one is perfect for Halloween! We have so many
Spooky Stretch Bracelets
Have a little fun Halloween wordplay when creating these easy personalized stretch bracelets.
Monstera Earrings
Monstera plants symbolize respect and longevity. Represent with these lovely and supremely wearable earrings.
Designer: Tracy Proctor
Designer: Tracy Proctor
Poppy Festoon Earrings
The TierraCast festoon link has gorgeous poppy detail, and makes a stunning but super easy earring design with some gemstone beads and a little...
Acorn Leaf Earrings
Sweetly stacked Leaf Links go perfectly with the Acorn Bead Cap to make this delightful design!
Designers: Kierston Aiello and Tracy Proctor
Designers: Kierston Aiello and Tracy Proctor
Dancing Skulls Earrings
Spooky, scary, skeletons... these are a great pair of earrrings to celebrate the spooky season.
Vampire Queen Choker Necklace
Spooky season is upon us! I wanted to create a piece that could be worn to a Halloween masquerade. The mix of red and black remind me of a glam...
Rustic Charm Earrings
These fall ready earrings display an array of Czech glass with warm earthy colors and a touch of sparkle. This earring size is the perfect dangle...
Super duo earrings
If you like to seed bead, these are a great design!
Components: 2 metal hoops
super duo beads
4 mm rondelle stone beads
15/0 seed beads
11/0 seed beads
beading string
12 size needle
pink drops
I found these fun pink briolettes on the lima bead website and wanted to turn them into some wire wrapped hoop earrings.
Components: 2-3 mm small stones
2 brioletts
2 large metal hoops
24 or 26 gauge wire
2 ear wires
Prehnite stone wire wrapped bracelet
I love prehnite stone and wanted to create a pretty wire wrapped bracelet.
Components: Toggle clasp from Tierracast
Bronze wire 22 gauge from artisan wire
8 mm prehnite stone
4 mm prehnite stone
Bronze ball head pins
Jump rings
Shell and pearl necklace
I found these beautiful shell stands from Lima and put them in a layered necklace! Just add a pearl and you’re done.
Components: Shell strands and wired shell strand
Large pearl
Gold head pin
Lobster clasp
Beading wire
Jump rings
Fall day
This is a charm bracelet I designed to complement the fall season. It is a mixture of Czech glass and it creams and browns.
Components: Vintaj chain in fine oval cable 8.5 mm links
Bronze or copper ball head pins in 24 gauge
Toggle clasp by Tierra Cast
3 mm jump rings
Mixed Czech glass
Metal leaf charms
Bead caps in flower detail
Fall leaves
These are copper hoops wire wrapped with mixed gemstones and carnelian agate briolette. These earrings were published Bella Armoire magazine in...
Components: Nunn design copper hoops antique copper open flat grande circle frame 47mm
3mm mixed stone in carnelian agate, Labradorite, aquamarine.
24 gauge wire in copper dead soft raw
Patina if so desired, I use liver of sulfur
Copper ear wire
2 orange carnelian agate brioletts
Thalassa Earrings
These greek style ornate frames where calling for me to hang some beautiful gemstones onto the center loop. I chose peach moonstone and prasiolite...
Prairie Winds Two-Tier Necklace
I just adore the gorgeous matrix patterns of the orange impression jasper teardrops. The orange hues put me in the mood for fall. Plus, I've been...
Wild Orchid Braided Bracelet
This is a fun, easy way to add texture and color to your bracelet stacks. This could even be a cool necklace with your favorite beads added to it....
Green Goddess Wrap Bracelet
I wanted to create an ombre style with the green aventurine gemstone cubes. I love all the green hues, but watch out they contain major SPARKLE:)
Midsummer Night's Dream Bracelet
I wanted to create a layered bracelet using the new Czech glass buttons. I kept it neutral with a touch of blue from the cord. The rondelle beads I...
Callisto Moon Earrings
Czech glass moon faces and stars shine bright in these whimsical earrings. I also used moonstone links to add drama & cosmic shimmer.
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on “Spiral Collar”:“I love the earrings! The collar is worthy of RBG.…” read »
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on “My tree 2022”:“Wow. You really went all out. Lots of work but such a beautiful tree.…” read »
on “Boney James”:“Beautiful design with the lamp-lit beads. I've been lurking on this site admiring everyone's work for…” read »
on “Newest Earrings”:“These are so pretty. That 2nd pair really intrigues me. Hazen is such a cutie.…” read »
on “Newest Earrings”:“I love the color combinations. The cute little millefiori sliced canes set off the teardrops nicely.…” read »
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on “Holiday Hoops”:“marshplm, maybe you can purchased some of the 4mm beads in rounds & heishis…” read »
on “Boney James”:“Wow. Romeo is warming up to you fast! Too bad he can't dance. Ha.…” read »
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on “Boney James”:“I agree with Melody about the lighted beads. So lovely. I'm sure Romeo will find peace…” read »
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“It's been a tough day. Despite the fact that the people who live where Romeo hung…” read »
- on “Still More of Nancy's Beads”:
“Oh, this is just lovely Sweetjane. At first glance I thought it was aquamarine, my birthstone…” read »
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“I love the way you have the Crystal charms above the heart. I guess a…” read »
on “Still More of Nancy's Beads”:“Jane, that does sound like fun-- I can't wait to see what you make with the…” read »
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“Wow--marvelous use of the Ammonite coins!
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on “Buttefly sun catcher”:“I ❤ suncatchers! This is absolutely beautiful!…” read »
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