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Positive Frame of Mind
I was inspired to make this necklace for my sister's birthday after I found the wooden frames on the sale wall at Hobby Lobby. She loves wood and...
Components: Twist of Fate or Barrel Weave chainmaille made with Weave Got Maille jump rings. Also, Picture Jasper cubes, wooden frames (HL), Red Creek Jasper faceted rondelles (LB), Tibetan Agate rounds, and my handmade clasp.
Wrapped Neckwire with Pendant
I dyed the silk ribbon & wrapped the neckwire I've had in my stash for a long time. I wirewrapped the pendant, made the little hammered bail &...
Components: Laguna lace agate & wire from Lima, neck wire & Swarovski crystals from stash, silk ribbon & dye from Dharma Trading.
Skull dream
Twofers. The skull necklace is done with shaggy loops,and the bracelet is E4 in 1. I Love this skull, and it's one of my favorite colors.
Components: skull pendant, nickel silver jump rings, 12 hole connectors, size8/0 seed beads, and gold plated clasp
Heart a flutter
I was so pleased how the horse eye ocean opal beads went with the ceramic focal
Components: All components from Lima beads!💟
Pink Buzzy
Ok, I had two of these antique bees. And branches from Etsy. They worked together well I thought so I made another necklace. Which can bee taken...
Components: Chain from Lima. Bee and branch from Etsy. Accent crystals from a vintage bracelet.
Turquoise dream
OK, here's my second effort wth the Tibetan focal. Which do you prefer?
Components: Tibetan pendant, turquoise heishi, coral cube beads, silver plated cones and clasp
Tickled Pink and Purple Necklace
Eclectic mix of beads in the pink and purple range mixed with gold toned components.
Components: Blue frosted glass beads, acrylic tube bead, gold toned chain and clasp, gold toned artistic wire, round blue speckled beads, rose burgundy speckled beads.
The Path Less Traveled
What to do with leftover or short supply beads? Make an eclectic necklace!
Components: Destash of various beads including wood, acrylic, stone, glass and ceramic.
50 Shades of Clay
50 Shades of Clay Necklace
Components: Silver toned pinch bails, Sculpey clay pendants, Stone round beads, Silver toned clasp, beading wire
Blue-Ringed Octopus
This necklace was based on my Fresh Pick ‘Octopus Lair’ which was inspired by the Blue-Ringed Octopus.
As usual, I started this project with...
As usual, I started this project with...
Components: Necklace: (LB): Green Girl Octoball, Crazy Lace Agate, Feldspath, African Opal, African recycled glass rings, TierraCast link & toggle bar, waxed linen. (Stash): Russian Lace Agate, Dyed Quartz, Denim Lapis, Vintage glass beads, CZ glass & seeds, misc glass, AS pewter findings
Bracelet: GG Octopus Button (LB), TC link (LB), leather, FW Pearls, crystal rondelle, beads listed above.
Spiral Collar
I wanted to make a wide collar with these little rosette units, so this is what I came up with. I hesitated to show this, since it's all maille,...
Components: aluminum jump rings, silver plated clasp
Singing Birds In The Morning
WE are so lucky to have so many birds that sing and cheer us up every morning. They have nests close that we often watch to see the new hatchlings....
Components: The chain I used came from Etsy. Tibetan Agate, Birch w/Speckles porcelain beads, silk ribbon, and Nunn bezel from LB. The other beads used are from my stash. I did include a picture of a bracelet and earrings to match. The other necklace was my first attempt at resin. The bezel and all the beads came from LB.
Great Blue Heron
My passion for all things nature is driving my jewelry making. I found this pendant on Etsy and was thrilled. Just as I was every time I have seen...
Components: I used Labradorite, two different Czech beads, and a silver clasp all from LB. The pendant again I found on Etsy. The two tassels I made from the light blue swede sold here at Lima Beads.
Ancient Seas
This is my design for the Art Elements May Component of the Month challenge featuring a shell slice pendant by Lesley Watt. You can see my blog...
Components: Shell slice pendant by Lesley Watt, Ceramic round by Keith O'Connor, Zola Elements Patina Green Brass beads, Czech glass, Bronzite rounds, Tibetan agate, faceted Green Aventurine, brass spacers and findings by Vintaj.
Raven Necklace
This necklace uses some super cool Czech glass beads that I found right here at LB! They are two toned, but that's where the easy discriptors stop,...
Components: Pewter pendant by Green Girl, Czech glass, sterling silver, Karen Hill tribe sterling silver cylinders
Polka dot heart
I'm in love with this necklace! It is ultra feminine. Plus it is convertible. Tied either long and dramatic with a bow at the back of the neck or...
Components: last chance terracotta heart, Goldstone, African Turquoise, Czech glass clovers pink Czech glass daggers, robins egg Czech glass rounds, terracotta seed beads, copper rings, and both sari silk and Latte silk ribbon. All from Lima.
Nephilim Necklace
From Medieval Momma's wing pick. Nephilim are the offspring of angels and humans. Never quite fitting in, they are both strong and tragic in their...
Components: From Lima Beads: 10mm and 8mm steel faceted fire agate (heat and color treated)-- the colors look like the grey dappling on baby seals and some are soft silver grey like dolphins. Silver-plated angel wing charm, TierraCast antique silver-plated skull bail, gold pyrite skull beads. .019 silver satin SoftFlex beading cable. From other sites: hematite spacers, Czech 6/0 seed beads in a mix called "Hematite" which has a pale blue metallic shade, gunmetal, silvered white. 8/0 Toho frosted silver grey-lined, 11/0 frosted transparent rainbow soft grey, 15/0 Toho gunmetal, 2x2mm Heavy sterling silver crimp beads. Various jump rings. Silver-toned "S" clasp.
Hello Spring
Designer Jess Italia Lincoln created a large spring focal out of 5 Vintaj pieces. This necklace should be worn closer to the neck to best display...
Spider web necklace
These amazing Czech glass beads are available right here at LB. I just love them so much! The ceramic spider web stamped piece is made by Gaea and...
Components: Czech glass, ceramic, Carnelian, Chrysocolla Quartz, sterling silver, and a single aluminum jump ring
Mother Earth
The pendant reminds me of our planet! LOL. I was going through my endless bead supply, and it all just came together.
Components: Handmade hammered, torched, filed and patina'd copper pendant, handmade twisted headpin charms, Czech 6/0 seed beads and assorted Czech beads from Etsy, ceramic beads from LB. Wood heishi, 1mm leather cord from local shop, and clasp and jumping also handmade......all handmade components by me, of course!
Time Treasure
Birthday present for my sister. Inspired by my dad, who died in 2014 and loved beetles.
Components: Kylie Parry keyhole pendant, many keys, many jumprings (Nunn, copper, silver, gold, several sizes), Czech glass, enameld rings and keyholes (C-koop), Greek hearts and round pendant, bit of leather, beetle, clocks, copper chain, large lobster clasp (copper), headpins, Vintaj patina.
Goldberry's Fall Necklace
I think this is my most favorite piece I have ever made. Tolkein's Goldberry with autumn leaf colors, fig, plum,golden pear, sunlight on yellowing...
Components: From Lima Beads: TierraCast brass-plated ivy links, TierraCast small brass-plated Czech button, Gk bronze-plated braided ring 29mm, Czech 5mm sueded metallic pink melon, Czeh 3mm purple metallic sueded melon, Czech 3mm gold metallic suede melon "really an olive green." Czech 3mm English cut poppy seed, Czech 3mm round Pacifica fig, Czech 3x5 amber with mercury fire-polished rondelle, Czech 3x5 opal cream fire-polished rondelle, Czech 6mm Asian Pear with bronze Picasso fire-polished round, Czech 8x10 Autumn metallics English cut, 4mm Czech Pacifica Elderberry round, 3mm Czech matte metallic flax round, 6/0 Toho frosted crystal w/gold lining, Toho 3mm Magatama frosted blackberry, 8/0 Toho frosted bronze, 6/0 Toho matte mauve mocha, 11/0 Toho Demi gold-lustered amethyst, 6mm antique copper-plated jump rings, .019 silver satin softflex beading cable. From other sources: 6/0 Toho frosted transparent medium amethyst, Toho 4mm cube matte raku plum-blue iris, 6/0 Toho dark copper, 5mm Toho cube matte dark olive, 6/0 Toho frosted bronze, Czech 8/0 aged red copper, Czech 6/0 frosted ivory, 8/0 Czech opaque sienna luster, Czech 8/0 metallic gold, 11/0 Toho matte opaque slate blue, Toho 11/0 matte opaque olive, Toho 11/0 dk bronze, Toho 15/0 matte transparent smokey topaz, Heavy oxidized jump rings, glossy black iron jump rings, 2x2 HEAVY sterling silver crimp beads.
Tibetan dream
I'm crazy about the Tibetan focals, and this is the one I like best (so far). I used my beaded shaggy loop weave for this one. Now I'm waiting for...
Components: Tibetan focal, bright aluminum jump rings, 8/0 seed beads
Wild Lilies
These carnelian and yellow opal matte gemstones take on a lovely warm glow when light hits them. I chose to string these on the honey colored...
Rose Dream
I bought this resin rose months ago, and couldn't figure out what to do with it. Once I finally decided, I like how it turned out. I used a...
Components: resin flower, anodized aluminum jump rings, Czech glass leaves
Lampwork glass necklace
I haven't posted anything here at LB in a while, mostly because I haven't been taking pictures of the tons of pieces that I have made over the past...
Components: Czech glass, artisan lampwork glass, freshwater pearls, glass, Moonstone, and sterling silver findings and clasp.
Mooakite Pendant
My first attempt at wire wrapping a cab. And by first, I mean it took me 3-4 attempts just to get the first inch or so, of the weave done...
Components: Brecciated mooakite cabochon, copper wire, tears, many curse words, more tears.
Beadfest Weavefest
This necklace is the result of my first ever bead show. I went with a plan and strategy but was so overwhelmed (in a good way!) that the plan...
Components: Jump rings, Tibetan Agate rondelles (BF), 8mm matte Chyroprase rounds (BF), Impression Jasper Oval and 3 tiny Czech glass beads.
Joyful Spring
Lots to look at in this piece! The serene colors remind me of a breezy spring day. Though it's raining today, we've had some simply gorgeous...
Components: Handmade hammered, stamped and torched bezel piece with a flower/vine LB copper connector insert. Also handmade jumprings and headpins....Czech glass and ceramic beads from LB and Etsy, Aventurine rondelles from Etsy, cord end, beadcaps and filigree discs (Ibent those into beadcaps!) from local shop.
Coral Sticks
I love coral and a tribal look
Components: Coral sticks, coral barrels on wire, lobster clasp
Carniflower
I have a new favorite artist in Russia,Anastasiya Khramina, who made this beautiful flower in polymer clay and resin.I love the way she turns our...
Components: Poloymer clay and resin flower, aluminum jump rings, 8o seed beads
Goldberry River-Daughter Necklace
From my pick called the same. Goldberry River-daughter is Tom Bombadil's wife from Tolkein's The Fellowship of the Ring. Not the movie, the book....
Components: From Lima Beads--brass water lotus pendant, Celtic triangle charm and ivy links gold-plated TierraCast, Czech glass 6x9 Earth Picasso Fire, 6x9 Spring Rain, 3x5 Opal Cream fire polished, Czech brown ghost chip mix, 4mm Pacifica Elderberry round, 3mm metallic, matte Flax, green camo jump rings and .019 silver satin softflex. I also used, from other sources, Czech matte, frosted cream 6/0, Toho 6/0 matte transparent dark teal, Toho 8/0 Toho 8/0 cream lustered, Toho 11/0 matte raku plum/blue iris, heavy oxidized open jump rings, black shiny iron jump rings, heavy sterling silver 2x2 crimp beads, 5mm brass-plated iron rolo chain, 3" headpin.
Nice Ice Necklace
Part of the "Stone Wear" line I am creating. This has natural stone beads with an AB coating, blue faceted czech glass beads, silver square beads...
Components: Quartz stone beads, blue czech beads, square silver toned rondelle beads, silver toned lobster clasp.
Mystic Dynasty Necklace
I had some extra manufactured stone and acrylic beads on my work space and wondered if I could make them work together. This is the result. It...
Components: Gold toned discs, gold tone bead caps, gold toned brass rondelle beads, man-made pressed stone beads, acrylic nugget shaped beads, czech glass beads, and stone beads.
Plum Passion Necklace
I have been smitten with the new natural stone items out there (I am working on a line called "stone wear"). I love the agates and the jaspers and...
Components: AB coated "spikes"; AB coated slabs; czech gold tone faceted glass beads; gold tone chain and lobster clasp.
Tail of the Comet Necklace
Simple Druzy wrapped pendant that hangs from silver and gold toned chains.
Components: Silver artistic wire, gold wavy pendant back, silver wire wrapped bail and silver and gold toned chains.
Tree of Life Necklace with Nepalese cane glass
18 inch necklace with two inch chain extender
Components: "Sunset Disc" Nepalese cane beads from Lima Beads, 8mm "bottle green" recycled glass rounds from Lima Beads, 6mm dark wooden rounds, Gold-lustered transparent pink 8/0 Toho, Cool bronze 6/0 Toho, Purple opaque 6/0 Czech, 5mm brass-plated rolo chain, lobster clasp, jump rings, 2x2mm Heavy sterling silver crimps, .019 silver satin Softflex (Lima Beads), 3 inch head pin and 6mm recycled "shamrock green" (Lima Beads) round for dangle on extender.
Desert Sun
I love these ceramic beads from LB! Initially, I was just going to string them and leave them on their own.Then I remembered this PC pendant I...
Components: Ceramic beads from LB, copper connectors from Etsy shop, jumprings and PC pendant by me.
Chickadee
I created this necklace for the monthly challenge my husband creates... The Honey Do List! Check out my blog for the inspiration photo and the...
Components: Tons of Czech glass leaves and flowers (mostly available from Lima Beads), Vintaj brass filigree and jump rings, brass plated leaf clasp, Skye Jewels wooden pendant.
Feathering the Nest
I finally finished all the PC pieces for this piece...whew! Then it took some time to wire wrap the beads and make jumprings. I am happy with the...
Components: Czech beads from LB and Etsy. Agate beads from LB and Etsy also. PC bird, nest, branch, and beads made by me. Jumprings and headpins also made by me.
Chatter
on “Positive Frame of Mind”:“You're on the front page of Lima!!…” read »
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“Now that you say that, I can see it. Believe me it wasn't intentional!! And thanks…” read »
on “Wrapped Neckwire with Pendant”:“Wow gorgeous !! Momma sitting indian style holding her baby .....how uniquely beautiful. ....statement for sure…” read »
on “I made a ring!”:“Sweet ring! Impressed with your neat, neat wrapping skills. Best of luck on the…” read »
on “Mustard Greens”:“Love the design of both bracelets, your use of your own components, and the joyful spirit…” read »
on “Positive Frame of Mind”:“I love this! Love the way you have the jumprings like a rose look with square.…” read »
on “Positive Frame of Mind”:“Thanks again.
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on “I made a ring!”:“Sophiebug, have a tray of loose beads/stones/charms ect for sale too! If you don't have cards…” read »
on “Positive Frame of Mind”:“Kye, I just adore how you combine the most unusual elements into your designs. Chain…” read »
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“Love the colorful glass tipped headpins! The mix of color is so pleasing to the…” read »
- on “I made a ring!”:
“The stone looks lovely set with the prongs. Just the right size for an eye-catching…” read »
- on “Wrapped Neckwire with Pendant”:
“Moogie, Love the dyed silk wrapped around the neckwire! It creates a nice texture &…” read »
- on “Blue-Ringed Octopus”:
“Thanks bunches Moogie!
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“Moogie, saw your note posted here. I like this bracelet too. I was looking…” read »
on “Mustard Greens”:“Annie--I looked again and evidently I forgot about the bellflowers!!!! LOL Now I…” read »
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- on “2 Row Tagua Nut Link Bracelet”:
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on “2 Row Tagua Nut Link Bracelet”:“Where can I get the oval links? It does not say anything about the main element.…” read »
- on “Mustard Greens”:
“Annie....thanks so much for your kind compliments;however, there's no purple in either design! LOL. I guess…” read »
- on “Positive Frame of Mind”:
“Wow! Gorgeous necklace Kye. There is a nice flow and balance in this design…” read »
- on “Mustard Greens”:
“Beautiful bracelets. I love the purple and mustard together. I also love the flowers…” read »
- on “I made a ring!”:
“You did a fantastic job on this ring! Your kept the coils straight on the…” read »
- on “Wrapped Neckwire with Pendant”:
“Not crazy! Creative, unique and imaginative. What a neat pendant design and love the…” read »
- on “Positive Frame of Mind”:
“This is such an artistic necklace! All the elements you used & how you put it…” read »
- on “Dalmatian wristband”:
“So, I'm just seeing this again & have a question. I've been doing a few bracelets…” read »
- on “Skull dream”:
“Fantastic set.…” read »
- on “Heart a flutter”:
“Beautiful. Love the focal and your design complements it so well. I also love…” read »
- on “Wrapped Neckwire with Pendant”:
“Thanks everyone! You make me feel like my ideas aren't crazy!!…” read »
- on “Positive Frame of Mind”:
“Thanks so much! You guys are always so sweet and positive. I really appreciate it. MM, I…” read »
on “Mustard Greens”:“I love mustard colored beads but wasn't sure how to combine them with other beads and…” read »
- on “Positive Frame of Mind”:
“Kye, I love this necklace. I love the chainmaille. You always combine your beads with your…” read »
on “Mustard Greens”:“I love these. They are colorful and look like fun to wear.…” read »
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“One lucky sister will be the envy of her woodworking classes! Who knows, maybe it…” read »
on “Positive Frame of Mind”:“This is just gorgeous! I have never bought frame beads-I've never felt inspired by them. But…” read »
- on “Mustard Greens”:
“I love these! So colorful and fun. I have been collecting (some may call it hoarding…” read »
on “Mustard Greens”:“Very sweet! Great color combo. I see why you love the mustard teardrops.…” read »
- on “Positive Frame of Mind”:
“This piece is fabulous! I love those little chainmaille "knots". You should do a step by…” read »
- on “Mustard Greens”:
“These are great bracelets. I never know what to do with teardrop beads. Love the way…” read »
on “Positive Frame of Mind”:“This is fabulous! I adore what you did with the wooden frames. The colours are so…” read »
