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A New Life
I've had the remnants of this necklace hanging around...then I got this copper clay toggle and thought it was perfect as a focal for it. The other...
Components: Larimar Blue Crazy Lace, Lampworked beads, Blue Quartz, Blue tulip bead, sari silk, copper clay toggle, PH swirl link, Czech glass flower, orange ring, ceramic owl, Chrysoprase, copper heishi, emerald Czech spacers, Czech daggers, wood beads, ceramic rings, copper links, sari ribbon and copper hook
All We Need Is Love
I love this pendant and what it says. I had been eyeing it for awhile and was excited about making it into a necklace. I hope I did it justice.
Components: Enameled pendant, African red beads, white spacers, Zola silver spacers, African rainbow seeds and silver lobster...and silver heart...everything but pendant from LB.
Make New Friends
I was thinking about the Girl Scout song, "Make New Friends" and decided to make a necklace using silver and gold. There is a reindeer at each end...
Components: Seed beads 11/0 - Blue, Gold, Silver, Czech Glass Faceted Beads in Shades of Blue - 5 mm, Glass silver rounds - 3 mm, Glass Bicones - 4 mm, 6 x 8 mm Bellflowers Blue, Glass Superduos - Travertine with Gold, 18 x 18 Silver Reindeer, 18 x 20 Gold Plated Reindeer
Beach Treasure Necklace
I LOVE turquoise and gold together, especially when paired the natural hemp. The turquoise highlights the new wood and resin focal.
After the Rain Necklace
Inspired by the Pantone colors of the year- Ultimate Gray & Illuminating- I paired labradorite with yellow opal and added some pops of color here &...
Wildflower Fields Necklace
For this design, I paired amethyst & turquoise with tourmaline to create this layered necklace. I love how the colors ended up looking together &...
Sunrise Necklace
I love these new multi-color wood resin pieces- the color combos are so fun! For this design, I paired the focal with citrine & moonstone for a...
Snow Queen or Snowballs
I made this woven necklace to represent a special day. A special day after it snows and the sun comes out. The crystals in the snow sparkle and...
Components: Seed beads 11/0 - Many colors and Ceylon Light Ivory, Seed Beads 15/0 - Ceylon Light Ivory, Glass Pearls - Ivory 6 mm, 8 mm and 10 mm, Blue Agate- 6 mm round (1)
Old Pendant New Look
I was looking for something different for my green man....and I found these beautiful cords.
Components: pewter green man, printed cord, waxed linen and orange button from LB.
Pink, Fuchsia, and Metallic Slate
A woven and strung necklace with gemstones, glass beads, seed beads and a Red Pink Laguna Lace Agate Coin pendant. Another meandering necklace .The...
Components: LB - Pink Opal Faceted rounds 4 mm, LB - Pink Tourmaline Pebbles, CZ Round Black Matte 3 mm, Red Pink Laguna Lace agate Coin 25mm, Seed Beads 11/0 - Metallic Slate and Fuchsia, 15/0 seed beads - transparent beige, Glass beads - Czech Glass Gem Cut Rondelles 6 x 9 mm, Czech Glass Melon Raspberry Copper 8 mm, Magnetic Clasp - Bumpy Black and Gold
A Link, an Idea, a Necklace
I found these links from the stuff my daughter left at home. Then I thought of hanging them on chain. Then I looked for a focal. Then I filled in...
Components: Paper mache (I think) focal, antique silver chain & findings, shell pearls, Czech flowers, glass leaves, tassel. Most components from Lima.
Lapis
Here's a lapis necklace featuring a PMC single fire sterling silver pendant I made using a wax sealing stamp.
Components: PMC single fire sterling silver, sterling silver wire (for clasp), lapis
Summer
A summertime necklace to wear with a sundress. I chose pale amethysts, from approximately 34mm x 24mm, to 20mm x 15mm, slightly graduated and...
Components: 5 large, pale purple faceted amethysts, 34mm to 20mm in length
6 10mm aqua frosted glass beads, freeform square from Lima
4 8mm gold filled, antique filigree beads
2 large brass antique chain links, polished and buffed, to compliment the 14k gold filled beads and chain.
63mm gold filled chain, cut into two lengths
Orange
I have wanted to create a piece with this brass focal for sometime. I thought I had some orange patina, but I couldn't find it. So...I used some...
Components: brass focal, Orange Fire Agates, Red Jasper, Czech glass, Carnelian flower bead, African paper bead, Orange coconut spacers, sari silk and vintage lucite rings.
The Last One
I know there are more creations left in Robin's box...this is the last really nice pendant.
Components: Sunflower pendant, Czech glass, ceramic beads, recycled beads, copper links, waxed linen and copper chain.
More of Robin's Beads
This necklace was fun to do. This and a Sunflower pendant are about it.
Components: Gaea big button, Czech Glass, 3mm leather flat cord and waxed linen
Party Tree!
Christmas Tree for a Office Christmas Party!
Components: 2mm Red and black leather round cord, Ocean Mix Porcelain Tumbled Rondelle 5x7mm Beads, the green ones from this mix, Matador Red with Speckles Porcelain Tumbled Rondelle 5x7mm, Matte Textured Bronze Crystal Nugget Rondelle 6mm
A Little Heart
I finally discovered that I had some leather to match a little heart that I got from Robin. This was number three of things left to make from...
Components: ceramic heart, green recycled beads, brass spacers, Czech flower and green leather.
BLT
This is a pendant that I’ve had for years. I’ve never had any ideas of how to showcase it. I decided to go with this western style like the others...
Components: The pendant is turquoise and bronzite with a copper bail. On the sides are Kingman boulder potato shape nuggets. I used the colored magnesite discs, an antique copper bead and the 10 mm bronzite. A dark brown suede strap. Oh, I almost forgot BLT stands for bronzite, leather and turquoise!
Mood Bead Choker
When I first saw these new mood beads, I instantly knew that I wanted to make a simple choker with them- inspired by the 90's trend! For this...
More Fun
Robin gave me a bunch of Flowers and leaves done in alcohol inks. I had these Lampworked beads etc. that I needed a pendant for. So..I used some...
Components: Lampworked beads, Larimar Blue Crazy Lace, Alcohol inks flowers, copper earth spirit charm, sari silk, Autumn Jasper, Czech glass coins and leaves, copper chain and lobster
Water's Edge Necklace
I was really excited to design something with these new walnut wood resin stick focals- I love the colors & how light-weight they are! For this...
Deck the Halls Necklace
For this design, I used Czech glass, seed beads, and gold hematite to create this focal necklace. I love the colors of the Czech glass- they really...
On the Move
I was inspired by the description of the Turritella Agate beads "fossilized remains of snails that lived millions of years ago". I was originally...
Components: Turritella Agate beads, brass sea turtles, brass clasp, "Be the Change" pendant
Winter Lotus
I loved the Lotus teardop pendants I ordered, and had originally planned to use them as earrings. As I started adding layers of seed beads though,...
Components: TierraCast Lotus Teardrop Pendant, 16 g Copper Wire, 11/0, 15/0's and one teeny, tiny 2mm swarovski crystal bicone.
Flower power
I wanted to use the Hamsas in a necklace and thought they blended well with the hibiscus flower and black jet gemstones. Usually the focal is the...
Components: Jet gemstones (6mm and 8mm), Czech hibiscus flower, pink rice beads and orchid colored hamsa.
Alice
A depiction of Alice's journey through Wonderland. After all: "No wise fish would go anywhere without a porpoise." - The Mock Turtle
Beautiful...
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Components: 11/0 seed beads - many colors - mostly Opaque Luster Light Beige - Black - Mint green, 15/0 seed beads - Transparent beige, 20 mm mushrooms, little charms - key -tea pot - card - 6 mm stones (2), LB Tierra Cast toggles (2) Ant. Gold Plated, Tierra Cast 8 mm Leaf Bead caps, 8/0 Seed beads Turquoise
Frozen Tundra Necklace
I was really excited to design with these new hand-woven focal links- I love the color combos & they remind me of snowflakes, making it the perfect...
Re-Do
I wasn't happy with the original unicorn necklace...so I made it over and like it much better.
Components: GGS unicorn, Denim Blue Agate, Amazonite, Farfalle beads, Czech glass Daises, pink rings, silver chain and lobster. All is from LB, except the Farfalle.
Moonflower blooming at night
Moonflower completed.Making a bezel with seed beads was a big challenge for me.. Beady's work on her Alice cabochon was my inspiration....
Components: Necklace is all LB-seafoam line luster agate, czech glass flowers, african opal nuggets, Green Aventurine triangles, howlite triangles, freshwater pearls, seed beads, and flower bead cap for the top of the cabochon. I wanted to do the curly hair but couldn't get it to work right.
Wire Wrapping Fun
Wire wrapped cabs in nonstandard sizes.
Components: Square, half round, round & glitter round wire.
Agates, druzy & mookaite.
A Star is Born Necklace
I love the simplicity of this necklace & how quick & easy it is to make. It looks great with any outfit, and with the cost of supplies being under...
Caribbean Christmas Necklace
I love the beachy vibe these fanned tassels give off! I paired this one with hemp, chain, and gold accents to create a long-length necklace.
Found objects
This is a polymer clay focal I made about 20 years ago. Finally found a home along with some old wire and beautiful lamp work by Kim Rodgers.
Components: Large pearl, old wire, vintaj patinaes, lampwork bead by Stephanie McCain, and other lampwork beads by Kimberly Rodgers, sari silk, leather, waxed linen
Harlequin, Joker, Jester
Two holed beads. Made the pattern with the diamonds - and the shapes and colors reminded me of a joker or a harlequin or a court jester. Fun to wear.
Components: 11/0 seed beads - raspberry and topaz, Gemduo honey drizzle 8 x 6 mm diamond shapes, twin beads - many colors 5 x 2.5, LB Tierra Cast Ant Gold plated Beaded Hook and Eye Clasp
Lotus Flower Necklace
When I first saw this Lotus pendant, I knew I wanted to use it in a design. I paired it with Czech glass & seed beads to create a budget friendly...
Sundance Necklace
For this design, I used a mix of moonstone, turquoise, and hessonite along with gold accents & microsuede cord to create this simple, layered...
Yip Yip Yip says the Coyote
Another great Nancy focal...I used the leftover Peridot...I like green with copper. It's hard to get a good length wise photo because hey always...
Components: PH Coyote focal, Peridot, Czech glass, copper circles and copper chain
Cat's Rule
Another great focal from Nancy!!
Components: Golem focal, Peridot, Czech Glass, farfalle, brass chains, lobster and sparkly heart.
Chatter
on “All We Need Is Love”:“Thanks to all for your lovely comments!…” read »
- on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:
“Thanks for all of your great comments!! I continue to talk to my ex-boyfriend...even though sometimes…” read »
on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:“'is' not 'if' That's what I get for not proofreading!…” read »
- on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:
“So much goodness with all those multiple layers wound together. The different sizes & textures…” read »
- on “Beach bronze”:
“These are lovely! All the elements work perfectly together. Great work!
…” read » - on “Window sun catcher curtain”:
“Love, love, love this!! I still have my snowflake frame to decorate, but I will…” read »
- on “Window sun catcher curtain”:
“This is a great idea! Your window looks very cheerful, pretty and inviting.…” read »
on “Window sun catcher curtain”:“I’m going to start on one now cause I love this idea so much. Looks wonderful.…” read »
on “Window sun catcher curtain”:“I love the term orphan beads. I call my accumulated bead soup. This is such a…” read »
- on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:
“Oh how I love the blues, the copper, and the design. Its lovely.…” read »
- on “A New Life”:
“Both necklaces are fun & inspiring! Lately, I've also been collecting more than creating, especially…” read »
on “Beach bronze”:“Your unusual color pairing is what makes these earrings standout!…” read »
- on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:
“While the colors are a gorgeous mix, the copper toggle clasp really caught my attention! …” read »
on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:“Love the colors in this, Jane!…” read »
on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:“I love this!…” read »
on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:“Copper and aqua tones, very lovely.…” read »
- on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:
“So much going on here! Love the way you pull it all together. Thank…” read »
- on “A New Life”:
“I have old beading mags too. I love revisiting some of my favorites in them.…” read »
on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:“Well your multitasking skills are really good ....It came out really nice ...I actually love it…” read »
- on “Beach bronze”:
“I like your sideways use of coral. Nice earrings.…” read »
- on “Window sun catcher curtain”:
“I love the stained glass effect.…” read »
- on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:
“It's not that this speaks highly of my multi tasking skills...it says a lot of why…” read »
- on “Beach bronze”:
“Just beautiful, I miss the beach so much.... the pink reminds me of a tropical…” read »
- on “Window sun catcher curtain”:
“Oh, happy day when the sun shines through these little sparkles! Wonderful use of orphan beads.…” read »
- on “A New Life”:
“Melody...that's the toggle clasp...it was so pretty I used it as a focal. When I feel…” read »
- on “A New Life”:
“Well said! Both are pretty, but I love the leaf necklace!…” read »
- on “Window sun catcher curtain”:
“Great idea, looks so pretty!…” read »
- on “All We Need Is Love”:
“Yes !! You definitely did it justice !! This is absolutely gorgeous!!…” read »
- on “A New Life”:
“I just always love your creativity !! Love both designs and I adore that owl !!…” read »
- on “A New Life”:
“Whenever I check out Lima Beads, and that's often, I always hope you will have posted…” read »
- on “All We Need Is Love”:
“Sari U.....I'm pretty sure it was a one of a kind thing...but you could request a…” read »
- on “All We Need Is Love”:
“This is beautiful and meaningful...I love the way you have put it all together. The focal…” read »
on “A deliberate act”:“Well spoken. And, I love that first pair with the garnets.…” read »
- on “All We Need Is Love”:
“"Love"-ly,, Jane!!!…” read »
on “All We Need Is Love”:“Beautiful, sweetjane. Love the combination of white and silver spacers. And the pendant is so sweet…” read »
- on “All We Need Is Love”:
“This is great! Love the focal and it's message. I especially like the creative…” read »
- on “All We Need Is Love”:
“I can see why you were drawn to this pendant...so timely! I’m also a huge…” read »
- on “All We Need Is Love”:
“Jane, I'd been thinking the other day how I'm looking forward to what ya'll come up…” read »
- on “What's Your Mood Ring”:
“I just saw the new design today. I love the ring design. I can't wait for…” read »
- on “summer shells”:
“Lovely design and color choices.…” read »
