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Spiral Seed Beads in Pink, Red and Gray
Another seed bead necklace with removable pendants. Red Kitty face (face on each side) and Lucite flowers. After making the necklace I checked out...
Components: 8/0 seed beads translucent pink, 11/0 seed beads red, transparent pink and raspberry red, glass cat face and lucite flowers, toggle clasp
veterans day
red white and blue swarovski crystals
Components: made in memory of all all veterans that
served our county
Lariat in Bright Orange and Blue
Winter is so drab here - so I wanted to make something bright and cheerful. Neon orange beads and bright blue beads caught my eye.
Components: 11/0 Toho seed beads in neon orange, 11/0 blue seed beads, and 4 mm bright blue barrel beads, superduos in creamsicle color
Inspired by Elaina
I saw the original version of this necklace...by Elaina...and thought it would be perfect for the Black Tourmaline link I liked so much. Plus I...
Components: Quartz Crystal points, Black Tourmaline link..LB, crystal chain..LB, Met.Titanium crystal chevron..LB, silver lobster
Beaded Chevron Necklace
For this necklace, I made bead links with seed beads & attached them to the chain in a chevron pattern.
Stargazer Necklace
For this necklace, I made bead links with these gemstone stars and tiny crystals & attached them to a piece of chain. You can make this necklace...
Daydreamer Necklace
To make this unique focal necklace, I simply attached these crescent pieces together, and wire wrapped them with crystals.
Waterfall Necklace
This delicate focal necklace is made with apatite chips & seed beads. I love how the gold stainless steel chain really makes the apatite stand out!
Mystic Twilight Necklace
For this necklace, simply string your favorite beads onto a piece of waxed linen and attach to chain.
Beaded Hemp Choker
For this necklace, use hemp and your favorite large hole beads. Once you've mastered the square knot, it's a very quick necklace to make.
Blue Magnesite Necklace
For this necklace, I strung turquoise magnesite nuggets onto waxed linen & attached to deer tan leather lace. It's simple to make and I think the...
Crystal Cave Necklace
For this necklace, I wire wrapped gemstones, pearls and crystals around a crescent focal. The addition of the rock crystal points really make it...
Tahiti Necklace
The heishi beads I used for this necklace add a fun pop of color to these great new metal focal pieces.
Simple Pearl Focal Necklace
This delicate pearl necklace is an elegant, stylish addition to any outfit, and it's very easy to make!
Chop Stix
Love stick beads!
Components: Jasper stick stones, ceramic discs for spacers, sime bead caps and leather strap pieces
"O Tannenbaum"
Christmas tree Lariat (more like a scarf) with optional loop. I like to make the herringbone stitch with an even number of beads so I shifted each...
Components: 11/0 seed beads in many colors and finishes
Brown and Green Lariat with Mood Beads
Another spiral necklace for my daughter. Wanted this to be a long one so she could tell when her mood changes. Ha. The mood beads are fun to play...
Components: 11/0 seed beads brown and green, mood beads, 6mm peridot colored glass beads, amber purple ab glass chips
Wild Rose Necklace
Create this fun statement necklace by using some Czech glass beads and metal components.
Another Little Owl
I saw this cute owl pendant on LB and bought it to make a necklace for my daughter. She loves owls. (And had a birthday)
Components: LB -Greek Bronze (plated) Friendly Owl Charm 25x30mm, LB Opaque green opal crystal faceted rondelle 3 mm, 11/0 seed beads -brown and pink, brass toggle
A Tribal Horse
I've always liked this little Tribal pony and decided to go ahead and buy it. It turned out I had gotten some Mookaite beads from a local bead...
Components: ceramic focal, Mookaite, copper chain, copper arrow, copper lobster, waxed linen 5mm Mookaite, copper chain and lobster, arrow and waxed linen..LB
Spiral Baubles
Spiral necklace with orange 8/0 seed bead spine.
Components: LB Czech glass beads 3 mm - Opaque Green Opal crystal faceted rondelle, Iris blue melon round, 8/0 seed beads - orange, 11/0 seed beads- very light translucent peach and gray
A Set of Coins
Just a dangly set!
Components: Wire wrapped Amazonite beads added to pieces of chain, coin charms & a silver pendant, bracelet is strung Amazonite topped with bead caps, coins and a lobster clap, earrings are same beads and coins wire wrapped
La La Llama
Keep trying to make a llama necklace - so far this is the best I can do. The face showed up a little better on the glass.
Components: Seed beads, seed beds, seed beads- 11/0 - LB Silver-Lined Burnt Orange, opaque cream rainbow delicas, opaque light blue delicas, translucent green, black delicas
15/0 - opaque light blue for the clasp
toggle clasp
Coastal Holiday Necklace
These necklaces are a great accessory or gift if you're planning on spending your holiday somewhere tropical, or if you just wish you were!
Tiny Tannenbaum Necklace
Here at Lima Beads we have so many Czech glass bellflower beads and it is hard to think of creative ways to use them. I thought this tiny tree idea...
AMETHYST & MOONSTONE
NEW MOON NEW THINGS
Components: AMETHYST SWAROSKI AB AND MOONSTOES TIERRICAST TOGGLE 30 INCHES
Frosted Berries Necklace
For this necklace, I made little clusters of pearls, crystals, and moonstones, attached them to the chain with jump rings, and added a CZ charm for...
Snow Queen Necklace
I love being drenched in shimmer for the holidays. I always purchase a new top and wear something like this to dress it up. I think it lays best...
Autumn Glow Necklace
I think the green garnet nuggets really accentuate the peach moonstone & sunstone rondelles, and the metal components are great for adding a unique...
Copper with Apatite Beads
Just another simple necklace using apatite nuggets with a fantastic color. As you can see it has another copper shape with copper chain. Picasso...
Components: 24ga sheet copper, oval copper jump rings 22ga copper wire, apatite nuggets, antique copper chain, style of clasp to be determined later
Native Beauty
This Necklace is designed with the American
Southwest in mind.
Southwest in mind.
Components: Materials, a rough smoky Turquoise pendant sets off the beauty of this piece. It is silver, agate
Undersea Dream
This design was inspired by the sea. I have a special fondness for Mermaids
Components: Materials are Cultured Pearls, Clear faceted crystal, Starfish and turtle beads decorative accent beads, seed separator beads and a toggle style clasp with safety chain.The entire piece is set off by a Beautiful Mermaid Pendant.
Fig and Clay
Trying a little clay with my granddaughter. I wanted something organic looking. Used white polymer clay, a baby fig leaf, pastels, alcohol ink...
Components: I used white polymer clay, pastels, a fig leaf (I made others with different leaves), alcohol ink, Pearl X and sculpture glaze. Also used Czech glass beads and copper findings.
Spellbound Necklace
The gold crystal and mix of Czech glass beads really make the amethyst stand out in this focal necklace.
Hoo Hoo Hoo Are You
I had this little blue owl hooing to be on a necklace. This is a 3 bead herringbone stitch. Silly little necklace. Herringbone stitch hanger and...
Components: ceramic owl, 11/0 seed beads - dark blue, light blue, Yellow, brown, toggle clasp, 5mm spacer beads
Moonlit sea
Here is the other one that I just finished. Pendant is larimar and the beads are 2mm moonstone from LB. Don't know about you guys but beads that...
Components: Sterling silver, larimar, moonstone from LB
Finished
Here is the finished piece. The chain is made from copper and the 2mm sized white moonstone from LB. The beads are so small that 3 links makes an...
Components: Moonstone, copper
Autumn is Here
I love all of the colors of autumn. Like many of you it is my favorite time of year. We don't get much color this close to the ocean but luckily...
Components: antiqued copper toggle, antique copper chain, autumn jasper donut, faceted carnelian, peridot chips and a pearl
Out of this world
I was inspired by the amazing assortment of colors on this stunning strand of metallic matte druzy to try something within my style but reminiscent...
Components: Metallic matte druzy, antique silver plated pointed drop charm, silver metal chain, focal component.
Chatter
on “Holiday shows”:“Wow! Well done!…” read »
- on “Lariat in Bright Orange and Blue”:
“This is so bright and cheerful. It's so beautiful. Just what I needed to see on…” read »
on “Lariat in Bright Orange and Blue”:“Really cute design and a great choice of bright colors for a dreary winter day!…” read »
- on “Spiral Seed Beads in Pink, Red and Gray”:
“Beady, great necklace! I especially like the pink lucite flowers with it. That necklace would also…” read »
on “Spiral Seed Beads in Pink, Red and Gray”:“This is incredibly beautiful! I really like that it has two different pendants that go…” read »
on “Spiral Seed Beads in Pink, Red and Gray”:“That little red kitty is soooo cute and the flowers are sweet and very dainty looking.…” read »
on “Somemore Vintage Tin Earrings”:“Thanks for all your gracious comments!!…” read »
- on “Inspired by Elaina”:
“Thanks for all your gracious comments!!…” read »
on “Lariat in Bright Orange and Blue”:“LRC - I know what you mean - I'm always jumping up to do something so…” read »
- on “Mystery Tree for Winter”:
“Thank you so much kye - I found it very difficult to do. Many hours of…” read »
on “Holiday shows”:“Awesome display for all your excellent makings! Not surprised it was a success -- I love…” read »
- on “Czech glass pretties”:
“These are such a great way to showcase horse eye Czech beads. They're all so pretty.…” read »
- on “Inspired by Elaina”:
“This is such a great necklace. I especially like the contrast between the black tourmaline and…” read »
- on “Somemore Vintage Tin Earrings”:
“So cute!…” read »
- on “Mystery Tree for Winter”:
“Love your cute little mystery tree. And I checked out your website. It's so well done…” read »
- on “OldOilTree Wirewrap”:
“Very unique design. Love your wire work on the pendant.…” read »
- on “Lariat in Bright Orange and Blue”:
“Definitely a necklace to brighten the day. Love the design and of course the bead…” read »
- on “Holiday shows”:
“Congrats on making it through two shows and congrats to Izzy. I think it is…” read »
on “Retro Felt Snowflake”:“Just too darn cute! Fun!…” read »
- on “Lariat in Bright Orange and Blue”:
“KR - just saw your earrings on the front page. Congratulations.…” read »
- on “OldOilTree Wirewrap”:
“Gorgeous wire wrap work! I love the colors of wire you used. I also…” read »
- on “OldOilTree Wirewrap”:
“Looking forward to seeing the rest of the photos.…” read »
on “OldOilTree Wirewrap”:“Thank you. The pendant is about 1.25"x2"(bail makes it 2.5"). I have been trying to get…” read »
- on “veterans day”:
“What a lovely tribute to our veterans. Beautifully patriotic. Hooray for the Red, White and Blue.…” read »
- on “Lariat in Bright Orange and Blue”:
“Thank you both for your comments. KR -I actually didn't realize how long it took to…” read »
- on “OldOilTree Wirewrap”:
“Stingray - What beautiful work. How big is the pendant? Love the way the wire reinforces…” read »
on “Lariat in Bright Orange and Blue”:“I never know what to do with orange, but you have made it work in another…” read »
- on “Lariat in Bright Orange and Blue”:
“This beautiful necklace will definitely brighten up dark dreary winter days! Love the orange creamsicle…” read »
on “Ethereal Garden Necklace”:“Love this piece. The colors go together very nicely and you used my favorite color...aquaish lol…” read »
- on “Holiday shows”:
“Wow, Robin - Your display looks fabulous. I knew you'd do well. Congratulations to you and…” read »
- on “Holiday shows”:
“Congrats on your successful showing!…” read »
- on “Somemore Vintage Tin Earrings”:
“These earrings are really cute. I didn't noticed that they weren't exactly the same, but…” read »
- on “Inspired by Elaina”:
“Sweetjane-A beautiful necklace I love the black and crystals together-will be perfect for the holidays!…” read »
- on “Czech glass pretties”:
“Very pretty RF! I love czech beads too! Love the way you showcased them!…” read »
on “Czech glass pretties”:“These are so pretty! Thanks for giving me ideas for the horse eyes!…” read »
- on “Czech glass pretties”:
“Great way to use the horse eye beads. I especially like the pair of red…” read »
- on “Inspired by Elaina”:
“The black tourmaline and crystal points are an excellent re-interpretation of Elaina's design. Perfect for…” read »
- on “Somemore Vintage Tin Earrings”:
“Love the cheerful colors. The combination of the shapes makes a great design.…” read »
- on “Czech glass pretties”:
“RF, beautiful earrings! I love horse eyes too, but never thought to use them in…” read »
- on “Turning Over a New Leaf Design”:
“I never thought of using colored string as stringing material. I love the look. Great idea!…” read »
