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Sunday Morning
I've had this gray rose for forever, and finally decided to do something with it. I've always liked pink and gray together.
Components: china rose, magenta shell pearls, Pink Opal, pink opal crystals, gold heishi, gold Lava Rock, gold lobster claw
Mother and daughter necklaces
We both fell in love with honey opal and impression jasper at our local bead store. So we shared the honey opal and impression jasper and these are...
Components: 6mm honey opal
8mm impressions jasper
On my necklace fossilized coral
On my Mama's magnesite flower
Failures
Just thought I'd share some failures - so you don't make my mistakes. The pumpkin one I really liked until I put it on. The flower beads on the...
Components: 11/0 Seed beads - green, cream, pumpkin, Yellow
15/0 seed beads - green
Czech glass purple spacer flowers
La Luna
Good Morning! This morning starts with the Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse. I thought my necklace would be appropriate. The baroque pearl is like the...
Components: Large hole baroque pearl, blue luster glass beads, tiny gold spacers, beaded tube beads, crimp beads and covers, Tierra Cast toggle
Anchors Away!
Happy 4th of July! The back of this nautical charm has engraving stating "I left my heart in the ocean". It would be appropriate for my father, who...
Components: Nautical charm, red beads, crackled white agate, glass star beads, sodalite, clasp
MOP Flowers
Here are 2 necklaces using the peach MOP flowers. One is more neutral with magnesite and small wooden beads. There other one blue MOP beads and...
Components: MOP flowers and beads, magnesite, wooden beads, crimp beads and covers, lobster clasps
Brass and funky pearls
This necklace is 33 inches long. I attached the brass ring to the chain with spring jump rings and added a brass daisy charm inside the ring. I...
Components: Brass chain, ring, spring jump rings, daisy charm, pearls
More beat up brass
This ring was pounded and scrubbed to a pretty golden texture. Wired on some seed beads and an amethyst shard for good looks.
Components: Amethyst, seed beads, brass ring, wire, and ball chain
Lua Wai Necklace
This necklace looks complex, but is actually super easy to make- just a series of graduated bead links connected to bar links. I think it's just...
Scraps Again?
There was this copper scrap on my work table. It was left over from a struggle on another necklace. The other necklace isn't going anywhere as...
Components: 24ga sheet copper, bone beads, copper beads. metallic seed beads (about 11/0 I think), 6/0 seed beads, my favorite copper chain from LB
Festival
I fell in love with this beautiful pendant made by Gaea. The colors are earthy and the finish feels very organic. I was able to use some of my...
Components: Gaea Artist Pallet pendant, Czech flower beads, river shell beads, vintage coral rice beads, oxidized bar links, gunmetal chain, clasp, extender
California Poppies
Made this for my daughter's birthday. She just moved back to CA. Thought the state flower was appropriate.
Components: 1/0 seed beads - yellow, orange, green and Ceylon cream pastel
clasp - orange bicone and tulipflowers - Yellow orange
Copper and Turquoise
I had this marvelous idea for a necklace but it didn't work. Idea #2 didn't work either. Same for 3. Rats. So I decided to see what I could do...
Components: sheet copper, turquoise, lapis, coral, copper chain, copper jump rings, ear wires, beads and hand made clasp
Vintage Beads
I've had these beads for 2 or 3 years. They are vintage from West Germany. Every once in a while I would get them out and just look at them and...
Components: vintage glass beads, seed beads, copper chain, hand made clasp
Carved Feather with Hemp Bail
I wanted to create an earthy centerpiece for my necklace by using hemp to create a bail. I loved how it turned out, you could also use waxed cord.
Black Lip Cameo Necklace
I wanted to show a couple of ways to use this cabochon. I used a Vintaj filigree flower to frame it and I also show you a macrame net.
Tranquil Falls Necklace
I love the calming, tranquil vibe you get when pairing browns & blues together. I think the Larimar chips go great with the Natural Agate & the...
Abalone Beach Necklace
For this design, I made a focal using this U-Shaped pendant, Abalone Rounds, and a turquoise spike. This is one of my favorite color combinations,...
Silken Strands
My jewelry making seems to be even more minimalist than usual these days. During the big clean out of the studio, I came across a box of about...
Components: silk cord, various stone, pearls, and beads, metal findings
Birds of a Feather
More ceramic pieces....this time funny birds.
Components: ceramic birds, Quartz Crystal Nuggets, Beryl Morganite, Lucite flowers, Lampwork ring, Czech flower, copper chain and lobster claw
Moon Magic
Tomorrow is the new moon with a solar eclipse. Kitty gave me the large antique silver ornate crescent focal. I added more to it and made the beaded...
Components: Large antique silver ornate crescent focal, crescent moon with star pendant, antique silver spikes, stainless steel chain, dyed sapphire blue jade, sapphire crystal rondelle, jump rings, hook and eye clasp
Summer of Love Necklace #3
Another flower necklace. But different. This one has a vine with repeating blue flowers. Decided to mix it up with random color blocks.
Components: 11/0 seed beads - Pastel Cream Ceylon, blue, tangerine, green - and lots of other colors - pink, red, yellow, blue……
Cactus Flower Necklace
I love these super large rondelles- they have a lovely smooth texture- but It was challenging for me to figure out what to design with them. I...
Throwback Tuesday Lima's Lunch Special #4
The silver chevron focal was in the Lunch Special. The beads are 30 inches long with a 5 1/2 inch drop.
Components: Pewter tassel with silver cap, silver chevron focal, red czech beads, black czech bicone beads, crimp beads and covers
Throwback Tuesday Lima's Lunch Special #3
The silver filigree link was in one of Lima's Lunch Specials. I like using this link when I want to create something that looks like it came out of...
Components: Jet Swarovski teardrop, silver filigree link, black diamond with hematite luster crystal, antique silver crystal, etched metallic hematite crystal, jump rings, crimp beads and covers, lobster clasp
Finding peace
This piece I made as a choker. I love the colors in peace jade.
Components: Peace Jade 8mm, silver coin, gunmetal jump rings and stainless steel 24 gauge with stainless steel chain extender.
Broke Down Heart
I wanted a necklace to complete my set for my zippy bracelet and duo earrings and have had this Green Girl heart pendant in my stash for a while. I...
Components: Green Girl Unbreakable Heart pendant, glass bead, 11/0, leather, mini duos.
A Nod to the Earth and Moon
OK - I have to admit that I don't know much about stones. When I opened my package of Blue Calsilica Jasper beads I was so surprised by how much...
Components: LB - Blue Calsilica Jasper Rounds 10 mm, 4 mm glass pearls, 15//0 seed beads clear rainbow, 8/0 seed beads Turquoise
Netted Necklace with Three Stones
Only had 8 of these bead caps and wanted to use one at each end- so could only use 3 of the red stones. Such a flexible stitch. Some tubular...
Components: 8/0 seed beads - Ceylon Pink, 11/0 seed beads - Blue and Red AB, 8 mm Cherry Red Jade rounds, silver colored bead caps, Stainless Steel Toggle Clasp
Under The Sea Necklace
I wanted to create a simple necklace to showcase these new Czech glass mermaid beads- I think they look great paired with the crystal chain!
Treasures of the Sea Necklace
For this design, I used a mix of Czech glass, recycled glass, shells, crystal, and moonstone nuggets to create bead charms for this sea-inspired...
JUMPING HOT JASPER
DALMATION DOTS ON JASPER! WOW!
I THOUGHT ONLY DOGS WOULD HAVE THESE SPOTS!
I THOUGHT ONLY DOGS WOULD HAVE THESE SPOTS!
Components: JASPER, ONYX, SWAROVASKI CRYSTALS 30 INCHES LONG MATCHING EARRINGS
Throwback Tuesday Lima's Lunch Special #2
The Black Water Jasper beads were in a Lunch Special last year. I thought it would look great with the butterfly.
Components: Carved Black Onyx butterfly focal, Black Water Jasper, crimp beads and covers, clasp
Throwback Tuesday Lima's Lunch Special #1
The MOP stick bib was in a Lunch Special in October. I paired it with rice shell beads. It is very lightweight and perfect for summer.
Components: MOP stick bib, rice shell beads, crimp beads and covers, clasp
Woodland Wonder
I didn't expect the druzy to be so big! I used it as my starting point, adding the bead cap to the tassel. The dragonfly charm was the last add-on....
Components: Large druzy, sienna brown tassel, Vintaj magnolia bead cap, dragonfly charm, Mahogany Obsidian beads, Rutilated Quartz, C-lon chocolate .5mm bead cord, gold and antique copper wire, Nunn Design gold textured oval jump ring
Desert Sun
I purchased the Zola Elements Desert Fancy pendant. I chose the beads to compliment the focal.
Components: Z.E. desert fancy focal, sand AB crystal faceted rondelles, Czech glass Pacifica Fig beads, Saffron Fire Agates, blue green magnesite, antique gold deco diamond toggles
Gifts from the sea
When I saw the abalone shell pendant, I thought what a unique piece to work with. The shell is beautiful on both sides, so I will be able to wear...
Components: Green with gold abalone shell pendant, olive green freshwater pearls, shiva eye coins, Czech yellow ivory with mercury luster English cut beads, crimp beads and covers, bead wire, Greek gold fish hook and eye
Tubular Multicolored Lariat
Long lariat of 11/0 seed beads. With flowers and vines and bands. Used a tubular peyote stitch - after the first half was finished I had to reverse...
Components: 11/0 seed beads - raspberry red AB, orange luster, blue, rainbow cream, yellow
Sedona Dreams Necklace
This necklace is mixed with a unique combination of pink tourmaline, African beads, and sparkling fire polished beads. This is a simple necklace...
Chatter
on “The Lady and the Sprite”:“Thanks, Robin! I'll wear it the old fashion way...with a ribbon.…” read »
on “The Lady and the Sprite”:“Great pendant Bev. You really did a nice job on the wiring. When I look…” read »
- on “Happy Trails”:
“Total cuteness! I just love Czech glass beads. They'll be fun to wear!…” read »
- on “Sunday Morning”:
“Beautiful work Jane! The color combination is quite victorian. I love it!…” read »
- on “TIME TO GET OUT AND PARTY!”:
“vacation look at the sunset! WOW …” read »
on “Failures”:“You're right bluedog - what a nice, sharing community. Everyone jumps in to help. Love it.…” read »
on “Failures”:“Ladies! So nice to see everyone pull together for a friend:) Love it and needed it…” read »
- on “Silken Strands”:
“PS - Love your website too. So much fun.…” read »
- on “Silken Strands”:
“Thanks so much Fresh Baked. The necklace goes so well with my enameled dragonfly earrings. I…” read »
- on “Mother and daughter necklaces”:
“Special is right. What fun.…” read »
on “Mother and daughter necklaces”:“Both are beautiful. So cool that you shop together, create together, and both post on this…” read »
- on “Sunday Morning”:
“This is exquisite. Wow!…” read »
- on “Mother and daughter necklaces”:
“These necklaces are great- and fun to be able to shop and create together. Love them…” read »
- on “Festival”:
“Congrats on POD-your necklace is a beauty!…” read »
- on “Self portrait”:
“How adorable are these?! I had no idea Lima had a fun with felt section. I'm…” read »
- on “Failures”:
“Thanks Pam and kye. And thanks for the suggestion Pam. Yes, it's amazing what we can…” read »
- on “Failures”:
“This has been such an interesting discussion. I learn so much from this site. Both necklaces…” read »
- on “La Luna”:
“Very interesting necklace. I wish you would add a few more photos so I could…” read »
- on “Sunday Morning”:
“Wow! This is amazing! Super combination of colors and beads.…” read »
- on “Mother and daughter necklaces”:
“Those are beautiful! I made necklaces for my mom through the years. I only made 1…” read »
- on “Brass and funky pearls”:
“Yes it is CC.…” read »
- on “MOP Flowers”:
“Thanks, CC!…” read »
- on “Anchors Away!”:
“Thanks, CC! If and when you are ready to handle the necklace is up to you.…” read »
- on “La Luna”:
“I love this necklace! The beads and spacers would be wonderful for my neighbor girl.…” read »
- on “Failures”:
“BLE both necks are beautiful. Have you tried a little smaller group of flowers higher…” read »
- on “Failures”:
“MH, have you tried the spacer flatbeads? They are with the heishi beads. They are…” read »
on “Sunday Morning”:“Thanks everyone for your lovely comments!…” read »
- on “Self portrait”:
“MM- I get the tweezer thing(too funny). If I had to choose which one is me,…” read »
on “Sunday Morning”:“Beautiful combination of differing pink beads that create a lovely backdrop for the grey rose focal.…” read »
on “TIME TO GET OUT AND PARTY!”:“HotGemsHilda, You have quoted the Freedom of Speech ammendment for yourself and wish to…” read »
- on “Failures”:
“Thanks CC. I never thought of weighing my beads. I have a nice digital scale that…” read »
- on “Mother and daughter necklaces”:
“How fun is sharing beads between mother & daughter?! It is great that you both…” read »
on “Self portrait”:“Both are cute! Which one is you? I keep tweezers in each car and my purse…” read »
- on “Sunday Morning”:
“This is lovely, and with so many things that inspire me to think outside my little…” read »
- on “Self portrait”:
“What patience to sew these cute pieces with such tiny pieces of felt. Those tiny…” read »
- on “Failures”:
“Beady, with your creative ability, you will have no problem finding solutions! Balancing weight on…” read »
- on “La Luna”:
“This is a beautiful necklace! The large pearl aptly represents a full moon and looks…” read »
