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Acetate Earring Party
These acetate pieces are great for creating simple & quick statement earrings. For my designs, I paired the acetate with thread beads, Czech glass,...
Acetate & Pearl Necklace
I love the modern silhouette created by mixing different shapes of acetate together. For this design, I paired emerald acetate & pearls with gold...
Monstera Leaf Necklace
The monstera leaf focal paired with the acetate makes a great, lightweight pendant. I paired them with natural pink freshwater pearls & malachite...
Space Oddity
Sweet little space ships heading to some far off star! These are easy peasy and ready to wear in a hot minute! I saw the Amoracast Sterling...
Components: Sterling silver
Czech Glass Cobalt Seas Picasso UFO 7x9mm, Sterling Silver Eye Pin 1", 22 gauge or 24 gauge, don't remember, Amoracast Sterling Silver Rocket Charm 7x13mm
Songbird Earrings
These Gaea pieces are perfect for a great pair of earrings! Artsy, statement pieces just waiting to be embellished are a dream for me :)
Golden Hour Necklace Set
Inspired by the rich colors of autumn, I used tiger eye, green aventurine, carnelian, and gold accents to capture a fall color palette. I love how...
Out West Necklace Set
For this design, I used microsuede, seed beads, & silver accents to make a 3-layered necklace. I love the color combo & how they all look worn...
Enchanted Garden Necklace
This necklace is made up of seed bead & Czech glass bead links, finished off with a tiny pavé charm. I love the soft, sparkling color palette & the...
Desert Rain Earrings
These earrings are super easy to make and to wear! I love the simplicity of the design & how the metallic earth tones look with the silver.
Malachite Earrings
For this design, I paired Malachite chips with gold accents to make a simple pair of dangle earrings.
Chakra Earrings
These linear drop earrings represent the seven Chakras, and to make you only need wire, earwires, a chakra chips stretch bracelet, and round nose...
Ribbon & Chain Bracelet
This budget-friendly bracelet is a great gift idea or the perfect holiday outfit accessory (or both!). Simply weave a piece of ribbon through a...
Mardi Gras Earrings
These seed bead earrings are so fun to wear and instantly brighten up your outfit! I love the bright, metallic color palette- the Czech glass &...
Leather and Gemstone Buddha Necklace
Leather and Red Jasper gemstone beads provide a beautifully updated backdrop for our Lotus Guru Bead and Buddha Pendant. Pearl knotting and eyelet...
Floating Leaves Necklace
Heart shaped leaf charms turn this simple design into something sweet and special. Czech glass or crystal adds the color. Try it with tiny gemstone...
Pumpkin Spice Bracelet
Tierracast created this wonderful layered harvest bracelet. This is a unique way to showcase their adorable pumpkin charms.
Lavender Garden Loomed Bracelet
Imagine this loomed design in any palette and with any button. The clever knotted closure makes it adjustable. Add our Butterfly Link or any charm...
Sedona Bracelet Stack
I used a mix of Impression jasper, Larimar, Amazonite, and Rhodochrosite-along with two different knotting techniques (a square knot and a simple...
Wildflower Wrap Bracelet
I love using knotting techniques in my designs- I find the repetitiveness soothing. For this design, I used a simple square knot to make a...
Free Spirit Necklace Set
For this set, I paired these new Czech glass metallic beads with pearls, labradorite, and some antique gold nuggets-which are a great way to add...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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on “Kitties in Tea Cups”:“PS: How did your cat get the name "Godzilla?" Or I should ask... why?…” read »
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on “Snakes In The Grass”:“Rule breakers rule! I love this concept and your make it happen attitude. What a cool…” read »
on “Starry Nights”:“Sorry to hear about your injury. You do very nice work. And you've only been doing…” read »
- on “Snakes In The Grass”:
“Thanks for the encouraging comments. I'm glad you like it. Now, what am not going to…” read »
on “Starry Nights”:“Such professional looking work! Your enforced time in a recliner seems to have paid big…” read »
- on “Kitties in Tea Cups”:
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on “Tribal Wear”:“Good choices, it's a standout design despite its simplicity.…” read »
- on “Snakes In The Grass”:
“(the rest of my comment didn't post) . Cool bracelet.…” read »
- on “Snakes In The Grass”:
“Well, in Texas the grass is often brown and occasionally has snakes in it, so, it…” read »
- on “Kitties in Tea Cups”:
“Both this and the other one are so vibrant and that cat charm is a perfect…” read »
- on “Sea Monster Necklace”:
“Beautiful, I can definitely see the ocean abyss in it.…” read »
on “Kitties in Tea Cups”:“When your friend wears the set, she will always think fondly of Godzilla--it is so hard…” read »
on “Kitties in Tea Cups”:“So fun sweetjane. The little kittie in the teacup us so cute. Is it sitting in…” read »
- on “Kitties in Tea Cups”:
“OMG, this is so cute. Where did you find that awesome cat charm? Your friends don't…” read »
on “Inspired by Elaina”:“Thanks for all your great comments! I'm just not sure Debbie will like this or not.…” read »
- on “The Joy of Color”:
“Gorgeous painting sweetjane. I can see why he won.…” read »
- on “Copper and Blue Lariat”:
“Sorry S L - I wanted to add an extra photo. Should have done it in…” read »
- on “Snakes In The Grass”:
“I'm all for breaking the rules. This bracelet looks great! You definitely have some…” read »
- on “Snakes In The Grass”:
“Very nice! I'm lovin' the scales of the snake skin that are nestled within the…” read »
on “Copper and Blue Lariat”:“Beautiful! But, I’m a beginner....not sure why this is listed under “step by step instructions”.…” read »
- on “Snakes In The Grass”:
“So cool KR. I love the little hidey snakes with the rondells over their noses. It's…” read »
- on “Tribal Wear”:
“The pewter and Howlite look wonderful together and the nickel beads are so unique. Beautiful design.…” read »
- on “Sea Monster Necklace”:
“Thank you for your great comments. Crystal - I also loved watching Jacques Cousteau. Sea creatures…” read »
- on “Tribal Wear”:
“Your friend is sure to treasure this gift. I’m especially taken with that gorgeous toggle…” read »
- on “Sea Monster Necklace”:
“Love the story about your inspiration. Beautiful result!…” read »
- on “Sea Monster Necklace”:
“I can just picture it...some where in the Caribbean...the dazzling blue green water.... the sun glinting…” read »
on “The Joy of Color”:“Amazing painting by your dad, Jane! All those shadows ... and please keep posting pics of…” read »
- on “Tribal Wear”:
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- on “Necklace Number Two”:
“Thanks for all your lovely comments. I guess I just love this…” read »
- on “Sea Monster Necklace”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Tribal Wear”:
“Pretty and very wearable. Bet it will be a favorite with her.…” read »
- on “The Joy of Color”:
“So art runs in your family! Lovely painting.…” read »
- on “Tribal Wear”:
“Yes, she will like it! The silver beads work so well with the Howlite's grey…” read »
- on “The Joy of Color”:
“How beautiful his picture is! I can imagine sitting at a cafe table, enjoying the…” read »
- on “Tribal Wear”:
“Your friend will like it. These metal pieces give the impression of something ancient. It's both…” read »
- on “Sea Monster Necklace”:
“I definitely get an undersea vibe. The colors are spectacular. You've got the blue of the…” read »
- on “The Joy of Color”:
“Thanks for all your encouraging comments. I had originally wanted a blue lampworked bird for the…” read »
- on “Sea Monster Necklace”:
“Love all the texture and colors:) Going from the clasp to the dark part, beautiful!…” read »
- on “Sea Monster Necklace”:
“I totally agree with your deep ocean thoughts! Love the little blue drops added to…” read »
