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Blue Moon Earrings
These Czech glass rounds are perfect for creating a simple pair of earrings. For an eye-catching element, I added a gold hoop and bead charms to...
Crystal Skull Drop Earrings
For these drop earrings, I paired purple phantom quartz with these tiny crystal skulls. The simplicity of the design allows them to be worn easily...
Night Terror Earrings
I wanted to create a pair of holiday earrings that I would actually wear. I kept it simple and shimmery while adding a small spooky element. Bonus,...
Dark Magic Necklace
For this design, I used moon & star charms, along with moonstone & dark crystals, for a halloween-Inspired lariat necklace that can be worn...
Wicked Hands Earrings
I love these skeleton hands, I thought they would make a festive pair of simple earrings.
Witches Brew Bracelet
This design is full of hocus pocus! I created this bracelet with large hole Czech glass beads, 3' leather cord and a tassel (resembling a witches...
Black Dahlia Necklace
I normally gravitate towards designing with lighter colors, so this week I wanted to switch it up a bit and use a darker color palette. I love the...
Día de los Muertos Necklace
I've been looking forward to designing something with these sugar skulls, so this week I created this Day of the Dead inspired necklace. To create...
Falling Leaf Necklace
Now that the weather is finally getting cooler here, I wanted to use a fall-inspired color palette for this weeks design. I paired African Opal...
Sunflower Fields Bracelet Stack
Sunflowers are my favorite flower, so I was super excited to see these new porcelain beads with sunflowers on them! I immediately knew that I...
Ethereal Glow Statement Necklace
This week I had a lot of fun making this statement necklace- I used a mix of gemstones, Czech glass, and crystals to make the focal pieces, and...
Butterfly Garden Necklace
These Czech Glass daggers are perfect for creating a simple focal element. For this design, I made a bead link with the daggers, and slid it onto a...
Dream Weaver Necklace
This week, I knew I wanted to use these new Czech glass daggers in a design, but I was struggling to come up with an interesting way to use them. I...
Wild Side Earrings
I love leopard print and I finally found the chance to use these cheetah teardrops! They look amazing layered with the cork. These simple earrings...
Dancing Dahlia Necklace Set
For this design, I used a mix of gemstones, Czech glass, and African brass to create this lariat layered necklace. I love how the different shades...
Feather Cork Earrings
I love these cork feathers, with just twist they come to life. They add wonderful movement and texture while creating a boho vibe.
Bali Chandelier Earrings
These cork focals are perfect for creating an easy pair of statement earrings. For this design, I attached a gemstone to a small piece of chain...
Dancing Dahlia Earrings
For these statement earrings, I used an amazonite teardrop as a focal topped with clusters of gemstones, Czech glass, & seed beads. I love how the...
Gilded Gypsy Earrings
I was so excited to find that the acetatae coin I have been wanting to use in a design fit into the cut-out of this earring perfectly! It adds a...
Desert Dreams Bracelet
I wanted to use the new microsuede which is the perfect neutral backdrop for the sparkling raspberry beads, brass, and woven focal I used.
Zen Garden Necklace
For this long-length necklace, I made links with African batiked bone beads, African brass, green aventurine triangles, and rock crystal. I love...
Pink Sands Necklace
When I first saw these African Recycled Glass Saucers, I knew I wanted to use them for a simple focal in a design. I love mixing shapes to add more...
Coconut Palms Necklace
I love how the coconut beads and the rattan ring together create a larger focal. I had to add a pop of color with the turquoise enamel chain. This...
Groovy Rattan Earrings
These earrings are mixed media at its best. I love the rattan paired with the colorful acetate, they are so right for each other!
Fun with Rattan Earrings
These Rattan pieces are great for creating simple & quick statement earrings. For my designs, I paired the Rattan with wood resin, thread beads,...
Fun with Rattan Necklaces
For these necklaces, I mixed a variety of Rattan pieces with gemstones, tassels, bead chain, and leather to create unique focals.
Orange Grove Necklace
I think Fancy Jasper with an AB finish might be my new favorite gemstone! I knew I wanted to use them in a design when I first saw them- I think...
Cabernet on the Bay Necklace
For this layered necklace, I used these new Czech Glass petal drops to create a simple focal element. I love how the amazonite looks next to the...
luxe Cabochon Bracelets
When I first saw these new Czech Glass oval beads, I knew I wanted to design something with them. The colors are beautiful (especially when the...
Tiny Dancer Bag Charm
For this design, I used some of my favorite beads to create this super cute little bag charm! I love how easy these are to make, and that you can...
Copper and Blue Lariat
Almost 40 inches long. Copper tiles and superduos, dark brown and blue seed beads make up this lariat. For some reason I just love lariats -...
Components: Seed Beads 11/0 - Opaque Blue and Opaque Matte Tree Bark Brown
6 mm Tiles and Superduos Matte Copper
Desert Flower Necklace
For this design, I wanted to create a simple necklace that would accentuate this beautiful Peach Moonstone focal. I think the light blue of the...
Rose Ladder Necklace
This week I was really excited to design with these new gemstones! I was especially looking forward to using the pink opal tubes- I love mixing...
African Sunset Necklace
For this design, I used a mix of seed beads, gemstones, and Czech glass to create this long-length layered necklace. I really love the way the gold...
Pink and Ivory Netted Necklace
I started out by making a sampler of the chenille stitch. I liked the look of the pink and ivory - hence this necklace.
Components: Seed beads 11/0 Lustered Crystal Rosy Terra Cotta and Matte Light Ivory
O Beads - Magic Wine
Gold filled findings
Gold Plated Swallow
Dragonfly Earrings
These dragonfly coins are perfect for creating a simple & unique pair of earrings. I love how the pink & turquoise looks together ad how easily...
Gilded Crystal Waters Bracelet Stack
I love the mix of blues & purples in this bracelet stack. For this design, I used gemstones, Czech glass, and gold accents. They can definitely be...
Aqua Sands
Just after college, Kevin and I vacationed at my aunt's home on Anna Maria Island in Florida. As we walked down the beach we came across this...
Deep Sea Diving Necklace Set
For this design, I used the Deep Sea Diving mixed strand to create a necklace & a pair of earrings. I love how the different shades of blue stand...
Galactic Necklace Set
For this design, I used the Galactic mix strand to create a layered necklace & bracelet. I love how these colors look together & how easy the...
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on “Brown House with a Red Flower”:“This is another favorite. The little brown house is adorable. I'm always amazed at how you…” read »
- on “Odds and Ends”:
“I adore this bracelet. It belongs on someone's wrist come Spring. It is so pretty. I…” read »
on “Black Dahlia Necklace”:“Thanks everyone!…” read »
on “Pleated Copper”:“LRC, your fold-formed copper designs are so creative! I so enjoy seeing your lovely work.…” read »
on “Calypso Blues Bracelet”:“Don't know how I missed this before. A beautiful bracelet with such a diversity of beads.…” read »
- on “Be still and you’ll know which way to go”:
“Thanks Robin for the explanation. It's a beautiful set.…” read »
on “Leaves and Berries”:“Outstanding piece of jewelry...super wirework!!…” read »
- on “Leftovers”:
“Thanks for all the lovely comments!!…” read »
on “Calypso Blues Bracelet”:“I love the colours, really caught my eye.…” read »
on “Leaves and Berries”:“Well shucks, everyone, I don't know what to say other than thanks for all of the…” read »
on “Leftovers”:“How do you make your orphan beads look like they belong together? It's fascinating how you…” read »
- on “Leaves and Berries”:
“Oh wow LRC! This set is fantastic! What will you do next? You keep upping your…” read »
- on “Leaves and Berries”:
“As usual - WOW! This is beautiful and has a great old world charm to it.…” read »
- on “Leaves and Berries”:
“Oh - and the matching earrings are fab.…” read »
- on “Leaves and Berries”:
“Work of art is right. I just love it. The design, the colors. Just awesome. I…” read »
- on “Leftovers”:
“Love your leftovers. Wonderful design.…” read »
- on “Orange Orange and more Orange”:
“What a great orange necklace. Love the design. Great colors - love the flat chips.…” read »
on “Be still and you’ll know which way to go”:“Beady, I attach the strap using jump rings- I have a heavy duty kind of hole…” read »
- on “Dark Magic Necklace”:
“I agree - well done and fun idea.…” read »
- on “Wicked Hands Earrings”:
“What fun Halloween earrings. Great.…” read »
- on “Blue Moon Earrings”:
“So pretty - especially when worn. Great size.…” read »
- on “Crystal Skull Drop Earrings”:
“Spooky for Halloween.…” read »
- on “Do The Bunny Hop”:
“Very nice sweetjane. Perfect for fall. Love the bunny beads and the ribbon. So creative.…” read »
- on “Be still and you’ll know which way to go”:
“Robin - This set is so lovely. So glad the earth spoke to you so nicely.…” read »
- on “The Shy One”:
“Another beautiful design using the Arabesque. You named it correctly also. It does look shy. I…” read »
- on “Mellow yellow”:
“Beautiful Robin. The yellows look great with the grays and blacks. And I agree gunmetal was…” read »
on “Leaves and Berries”:“Oh, wow! This is absolutely incredible with all the detailed work involved in this design.…” read »
on “Leftovers”:“Another fabulous bracelet!…” read »
- on “Leaves and Berries”:
“Wow, LRC, this is certainly a showstopper, stunner, and all-around gorgeous piece!!!…” read »
- on “Leftovers”:
“I think the variety of focal points in this bracelet are wonderful. I really enjoy…” read »
- on “Orange Orange and more Orange”:
“Orange=happiness! My favorite color too! Beautiful work & combinations. I love how you…” read »
on “Witches Brew Bracelet”:“I've always wanted to visit Salem. Thank for the lovely comments. Post your Halloween designs!…” read »
on “Leaves and Berries”:“Very amazing piece! I can see it worn at Christmas time with a beautiful velvet…” read »
on “Leaves and Berries”:“I definitely thought of a luscious berry vine as soon as I saw. Beautiful work and…” read »
- on “Leaves and Berries”:
“Whan at amazing piece you've created. I swear my mouth was open for minutes as I…” read »
- on “Leaves and Berries”:
“Gorgeous!!…” read »
- on “Do The Bunny Hop”:
“Love your bracelets! This one is right up there.…” read »
on “Día de los Muertos Necklace”:“This is spectacular!! Thank you for showing how to use the skullls in a pretty…” read »
- on “Leaves and Berries”:
“It makes me think of royalty, something a fairy princess could wear. It has a…” read »
- on “Leaves and Berries”:
“I love your handmade focal but somehow I imagine it hanging from green silk string, instead…” read »
