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Fright Night Charm Bracelet
The color palette & charms I used for this easy to make seed bead charm bracelet make it the perfect accessory for Halloween
Blossoming Branch Necklace
To make this blossoming branch focal, I simply slid daisy spacers onto headpins, and wrapped them around the branches. This is a very simple way to...
Spirit of the Plains Necklace
These wood resin sticks make it easy to create a simple focal bib necklace using your favorite color combinations!
Redrum Necklace
I used different shades of red crystals to create the effect of dripping blood for this Halloween-inspired necklace
Black Cat Earrings
I used lava rock, seed beads, and cat ear bead caps to create these simple black cat earrings
Skeleton Queen Earrings
With some crystal skulls & tassels, you can make these fun skeleton earrings for a great Halloween accessory!
Dancing Skulls Necklace
I wanted to make a subtle, sleek design using skulls -- I know, I know, skulls aren't really subtle or sleek. Then I came across our small flat...
Day of the Dead Necklace
I wanted to create a "calaverita" a day of the dead decoration that is used to honor a loved one who has passed. This is an eye-catching seasonal...
Château du Bois Necklace Set
The Amethyst & Gold in this necklace really make the Terra Agate stand out, and the tassels are great for adding a simple focal element.
Pumpkin Spice Necklace
I was looking through the new chain here at Lima and loved how these three chains complemented each other. I thought these would make a great...
Grassy Meadow Necklace
I created this focal necklace by simply attaching small pieces of chain to this chevron link, and the ring chain I used works great for attaching...
Gilded Autumn Necklace
I used this Indonesian Fossil Jasper along with a gold arc focal and some crystal bead chain to create a simple layered necklace.
Chevron Earrings
These earrings are simple, but really stand out! Simply slide some agate chevron beads & hematite chevrons onto a headpin & attach an earwire.
Emerald Isle Necklace
The Mermaids fanned tassel works great as a unique focal. The mermaid acetate coins & the hematite links, along with the gold chain really bring...
Chevron Bracelet Stack
Create a simple bracelet stack with these agate chevron beads & some Chinese knotting cord.
Champagne Blush Necklace
Make any necklace instantly stand out by adding these great fanned tassel focals! I think the tassels look the best on a longer necklace- for this...
Easy Earrings w/ Laser Etched Crystal
The metallic finish on these laser etched crystal beads is highly reflective, which is fantastic for a faceted bead alternative! The matte beads...
Jewels of The Nile Necklace
I absolutely love prehnite gemstones and I wanted to show off how beautiful they are. I was inspired by African and Egyptian jewelry exhibits I...
Harvest Moon Necklace
I created this focal by simply making a bead link and attaching it to a u-shaped pendant.
Harvest Moon Bracelet
The colors in this multi gemstone strand work great together-making it easy to design with. For this bracelet, I only needed to pair the gemstone...
Chakra Shambala Bracelet
The concept of a chakra bracelet pairs really well with the Shambala style bracelet. This is easy to knot and you can make it larger or shorter by...
Fanned Lava Chakra Necklace
Center yourself subtly with this necklace. Each chakra is tucked in between the natural lava rock fan.
Lava & Picture Jasper Starred Bracelet
I love the layered patterning in picture jasper and its implicit connection to the Earth. By combining it with the unwaxed lava I can add essential...
Chakra Energy Necklace
Channel your positive energy with this chakra pendant. Some say the Chakra may help create balance and positive energy. Besides possibly having...
The Wisdom Keeper Necklace
Lapis is said bring clarity and wisdom. This pendant is stunning and easy to make. I have been wanting to create a large funky bail, so I tried...
Mind, Body, Soul Necklace
With this necklace, experience the calming & grounding benefits of lava rock, along with the healing properties of amethyst. You can also put a few...
Positive Vibes Necklace
With this necklace, experience the mind clearing & stress relieving properties of Amber, as well as the soothing energy from the Amazonite.
Woven Tortoise Shell Earrings
These statement earrings are made by simply gluing an acetate coin to these woven focals.
Gilded Raffia Earrings
Simply add your favorite links to these versatile raffia pieces for easy-to-make statement earrings or a necklace!
Nassa Shell Anklet
Attach these shell charms to your favorite bead chain for an on-trend anklet or bracelet.
Fanned Raffia Necklace
These fanned raffia focals are perfect for a fun & unique statement necklace!
Tibetan Daydream Necklace
For this necklace, I decided to use Lapis, Chrysocolla, White Howlite, and gold accents to accenctuate these great Tibetan focal beads.
Moonlit Glow Necklace
This delicate layered necklace is made with a mix of silver chains and pops of color made by adding bead links & charms.
Seashell Satchel
This is a great way to display a focal piece instead of just hanging from a boring jump ring. These are on trend and really easy to make.
Pipa Knot Pendant
I loved the look of this braided teardrop, it can be used as a pendant but also looks great as a bracelet.
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on “Pinterest Study”:“Thank you! I always worry a little that our means I'm not an actual "artist" when…” read »
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on “The Reaper's Jewels”:“What an awesome necklace for Halloween.…” read »
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“Love the use of the seed beads and colors used. Personally I would use small Lobster…” read »
on “A whale of a necklace!”:“Wow—thanks for all the love—wasn’t sure about the brass but did enjoy seeing it all come…” read »
on “Blossoming Branch Necklace”:“So pretty Elaina - Thanks for the tutorial.…” read »
- on “Cherry Quartz Delight”:
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- on “Skeleton Queen Earrings”:
“Skeleton Queen - how creative. I agree wioth LRC - so much fun.…” read »
- on “Day of the Dead Necklace”:
“Great way to celebrate the Day of the dead. Love it.…” read »
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on “Day of the Dead Necklace”:“Lets hear it for the sugar skulls! They are popular in southern California, too. …” read »
- on “Black Cat Earrings”:
“Love black kitties. I've had several. They are great Halloween accessories...the ear rings not the…” read »
- on “Redrum Necklace”:
“Pam is right. It is clever and it looks like blood dripping. Should we be concerned???…” read »
- on “Spirit of the Plains Necklace”:
“At first glance this reminded me of a piano keyboard with weird colored keys. (Pause, take…” read »
- on “Blossoming Branch Necklace”:
“I love this! It would be so great for spring!…” read »
on “Santorini Braided Bracelet”:“I ordered all of the components to make this sweet bracelet…” read »
- on “Dancing Skulls Necklace”:
“Not too obvious that they are skulls. They look shiny and rather delicate until…” read »
- on “Fright Night Charm Bracelet”:
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- on “Tourmaline Beauty Bracelet”:
“Tourmaline has such a great range of colors to work with. Love the design, love the…” read »
- on “Cherry Quartz Delight”:
“Wow! That cherry quartz is a lively color! Definitely another terrific bracelet.…” read »
- on “Silver Leaf into Fall Bracelet”:
“Simple and elegant. Black is the perfect color choice to really shows the beads.…” read »
- on “Skeleton Queen Earrings”:
“Skeletons in red skirts...what a novel twist. Cute and fun. Love 'em.…” read »
- on “Pinterest Study”:
“Absolutely gorgeous, Khristin. The wire work and design are terrific. Love that moon stone…” read »
- on “Redrum Necklace”:
“Clever! I wonder how many people would be concerned about your welfare when seeing this.…” read »
- on “Black Cat Earrings”:
“Cute idea for earrings! I could also see making a necklace with the lava rock…” read »
- on “Spirit of the Plains Necklace”:
“Great necklace to wear anytime of the year!…” read »
- on “Dancing Skulls Necklace”:
“What a clever necklace for Halloween! From a distance you wouldn't know what charms were…” read »
- on “Day of the Dead Necklace”:
“I love the flower beads on top of the skull and the colorful bead chain to…” read »
on “Silver Leaf into Fall Bracelet”:“you have certainly brightened my day!
I love to show the bead and I'm…” read »- on “"Why is a raven like a writing desk?"”:
“Isn't it amazing the things one can learn in the gallery. Not only beading and…” read »
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thank you! I loved the beads so much too!…” read » - on “Cherry Quartz Delight”:
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you are so very sweet!…” read » - on “Tree Frog With Speckles”:
“kye - Thank you so much. The tree frog beads and the hyacinth speckled beads have…” read »
- on “Silver Leaf into Fall Bracelet”:
“Thank you for reminding us that sometimes simple designs are better because they make the gorgeous…” read »
- on “Cherry Quartz Delight”:
“Another gorgeous bracelet. The cherry quartz is so bright and vibrant and really stands out…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Beauty Bracelet”:
“What a gorgeous bracelet! The tourmaline beads are beautiful.…” read »
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- on “Shades of green earrings”:
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- on “A whale of a necklace!”:
“This is such a special necklace. All the components work so well together. A vintage whale…” read »
