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Driveway Jewelry
Finally finished this one(and got to a reliable internet connection to post it). All the pendant stones were plucked from our driveway. Some were...
Components: Main: 16g and 20g antique copper Parawire, 2mm and 8mm round hematite, found petrified wood.
Others: Parawire in assorted gauges/colors, Beadalon sq wire, micro crystals, ribbon, and found stones.
Sari Silk Gift Wrap
Just by using sari silk, tassels, and gemstone pendants, you can easily make your gifts stand out! I wrapped these gifts with plain brown Kraft...
Rosary
This is the first time I've made a Rosary. It isn't jewelry as it's a sacred item. However, I'm not Catholic and I had to do a bit of research and...
Components: 4mm sapphire (LB) aquamarine 4mm (LB) sterling silver wire (22 gauge) and sterling silver crucifix and sterling silver connector
Marley
OK - I know this is crazy but I had the door knocker and it definitely reminded me of the story.
A Christmas Carol
"Marley was dead, to begin...
A Christmas Carol
"Marley was dead, to begin...
Components: Wood - sanded and stained, Brass door knocker, seed beads- green and red, silly weights for the chain, some green daggers, a brass Cross for finding Christmas
Eydis and Bjorn?
'Nother Gnew Gnome. I think they're in love.
Components: Knitted scarf. wooden bead, green beads - 2mm 3mm 4mm 6mm, 2 bellflowers
Gnew Gnome
Almost 8 inches tall from his seat to the top of his hat. 6 inch long legs. I know it's not jewelry but he has a large wooden bead for his nose and...
Components: Acrylic scarf, 12mm wooden bead. 11/0 orange seed beads
Gnome 2
Ok This is getting silly. Made this one for my daughter. Only used hot glue to hold the components to the pin. It is all sewn.
Components: 8mm bead, faux fur, scarf (acrylic)
Gnome
Each year I purchase Advent calendars that are downloaded to computers. I get them for myself and relatives. They're from Jacquie Lawson -such a...
Components: Old scarf, bead, leaf, hot glue
Pastel snowbird
I had several requests for these pins last weekend. I had made them for last years winter market. So I promised they’d be at the nutcracker show,...
Components: Snow bead ( I love these), Gaea bird, multi beryl chain and silver chain. Czech glass flowers ( all LB).
Mermaid eyeglass Lanyard
I love the little mermaid Czech beads. I thought they would look lovely in a mermaid eyeglasses lanyard. I think they are so cute so I added...
Components: 1. Czech Glass Bisque Picasso w/ Turquoise Mermaid 27x8mm
2. Czech Glass T(any ocean color) Dragonfly Coin 17mm
3. Findings for lanyard are silver plate and found here at Lima's
4. Czech Glass White Picasso w/ Turquoise Cruller 7x10mm beads.
5. Small colored turtles, pearls, an assortment of turquoise beads.
6. Some fancy scalloped endcaps.
7. Beadalon Bright .018" 7 Strand Wire
8. Silverplated eyeglass holders with black rubber grips--not found at Limas but easily found.
9. The large pearls are Swarovski® crystals, iridescent light blue pearl, 10mm round. and the little round blue ones are Swarovski also.
10. You can find the turtles almost anywhere and the circular beads came with the turtles in a grab bag sorta thing.
11. This is very easy to make. You start at one eyeglass holder and attach it to wire and then string your beads and end by attaching another eyeglass holder. It is nice and light. It is just a fun way to use the mermaids and that is why I made it.
Beaded Face Mask Lanyard
I love the idea of mask chains, but I also wanted to make something colorful & more unique than just plain chain. So I decided on this beaded...
Sari Face Mask Lanyard
Lanyards are a great way to keep your mask accessible at all times without touching it. This sari lanyard is soft and comfortable to wear. The...
Face Mask Chain Using Bead or Paperclip Chain
The chains are a great way to keep your mask accessible at all times without touching it.
All dressed up and no where to go
I was able to find the lady that makes these pendants. I just love these girls and their quirky expressions. I did a similar design on the wiring...
Components: I used 18 gauge half dead copper ( should have used dead soft) it was hard to work with- and 22g phos bronze and carnelian (LB). On the oval girl I used 18g square wire and 22g half round, 2 brown Swarovski rounds and a carnelian round.
The Days Grow Long
Saw all of the leaves hanging and falling so I made a brooch. So much fun.
Components: Many colors of 11/0 seed beads.
Orphan bead makeover
My daughter-in-love is a web wizard by day and cookie designer by night. She asked me to make her a couple cookie scribes to do detailing on her...
Components: Stash beads with large holes, I used turkey baster stainless steel ties and also found some with a ball top. They are about 2mm, so need large whole beads I used the large silicone earring backs for the stopper beads and wool/felt balls for the end( they’re super sharp so not intended for little kids). Anyhoo, another fun project.
A Test Piece with Plans and Pliers
OK Students. Gather round. This pleated piece of copper is a test strip that is tightly folded.
I made it several days ago but didn't take the...
I made it several days ago but didn't take the...
Components: 26ga copper, illustration of folding technique, various pliers
Samplers for Robin
The question you asked about my last necklace got me thinking so I made a few samplers. The first ones are 3 bead herringbone- 6/0 seed beads, 8/0...
Components: 8/0 seed beads - silk lilac, pink, blue, o Orange, silk green, 6/0 seed beads -blues and orange
3 mm AB light topaz
copper tiles and superduos
Tiny Dancer Bag Charm
For this design, I used some of my favorite beads to create this super cute little bag charm! I love how easy these are to make, and that you can...
Noreena Jasper
This is a Noreena Jasper, also known as Australian Red Picture Jasper. I will wear it with a chain or leather cord.
Components: Noreena Jasper, gold and copper wires
Merlinite
Kitty knew I was looking for Merlinite. She surprised me with this piece...it is one of my birthday presents from her. I think the bottom wire...
Components: Merlinite, hematite, silver, gold, rose gold and copper wires
Playing with clay
I was totally inspired by the colorful LB main page. It’s always so full of colorful fun designs. It’s been over a year since I worked with...
Components: I used soft polymer clay, transfer sheets, antiquing paint, and diamond glaze. Next step is creating!
The Lady and the Sprite
If you look closely at the lady's right shoulder, you will see a winged figure. Maybe you would call it a sprite, a fairy, or an angel. The wires...
Components: Black lip shell carved cameo, rose gold and gold wires.
Self portrait
I was looking at the” fun with felt section” on LB and just thought I’d have some fun. I have to work on lips and no that’s not hair on her chin,...
Components: Felt and seed beads
Using my stash
Cleaning my bead room is like laundry-never ending. I’ve been throwing all the extra beads in mason jars because I can’t see just throwing them...
Components: Wool felt, seed beads, wool thread and DMC thread, buttons and assorted decorations, fiber fill, ribbon. Some patterns from Etsy and some I just winged it🙃
Wire wrapped quartz
Wire wrapped quartz pendant
Components: Quartz crystal, stainless steel 24 gauge, and smoky quartz 28 gauge
Orange sardonyx
Orange sardonyx pendant.
I wanted to try something different. My Mama wire's wraps a lot of her pendants, so I thought I would give it a try....
I wanted to try something different. My Mama wire's wraps a lot of her pendants, so I thought I would give it a try....
Components: Orange sardonyx oval pendant
Gold wire 20
Gold wire 22
Gold wire 24
Stones of Remembrances
Since this is Memorial Day, I thought it would be nice to post my Poppy Jasper mala. It is a stone of remembrance. The guru bead (from Lima) and...
Components: Poppy Jasper guru bead, Poppy Jasper beads, 1mm C-lon black thread, black/gold tassel
Sardonyx Mala
All of the materials are from Lima. I purchased the guru bead first and then the beads. I was at a yoga studio for a SPCA fund raiser, and a one if...
Components: Sardonyx guru bead, sardonyx beads, c-lon 1mm black cord
Summer Keychains
Cute keychains for summer inspired by the beautiful beachy colors of these seaglass pieces!
Components: Recycled glass potato chip pendants, silver plated charms and various beads on split ring keychains
Sidetracked
My brother made a resin pendant from shop scraps;I asked if I could wrap it; he gave it to me;I set it to the side for later(day or 2 ago)....
Components: Resin and walnut pendant, Parawire: 22g bright copper(natural), 22g antique copper, 22g half-round antique copper
Ruby Line Quartz Set
Loved this bright color of these beads and I am hoping my Customer's do as well!
Components: Using 8 mm and 6 mm ruby line agates and a ruby line agate heart pendant.
Orange sardonyx
I purchased the orange sardonyx from Lima Beads. I love the colors!
Components: Orange sardonyx, brass and antique brass wires and rose gold wire for the weaving.
Freeform agate
This is a freeform agate that I purchased from Lima Beads. I had my first wire weaving and cage class 2 weeks ago. This is my 6th piece that I have...
Components: Freeform agate, brass and antique brass wires, and copper wire for weaving.
Tiny wire wrapped gems
I am a beginner at wire wrapping this is my second and third wire wrapped pieces. One is a Howlite with black wires. The other is a Paintbrush...
Sanibel Island Anklet
For this design, I did a simple square knot with hemp and knotted in the cowrie shells as I went. I made this as an anklet, but I also think it...
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