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Rosary
by Beauty Sought Khristin on 12/23/20
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
by Beady Little Eyes on 12/22/20
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?
by Beady Little Eyes on 12/08/20
'Nother Gnew Gnome. I think they're in love.
Components: Knitted scarf. wooden bead, green beads - 2mm 3mm 4mm 6mm, 2 bellflowers
Gnew Gnome
by Beady Little Eyes on 12/06/20
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
by Beady Little Eyes on 12/02/20
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
by Beady Little Eyes on 12/01/20
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
Moonflower
by Robin nursechick on 11/21/20
Listed in first commemt
Components: Listed in first comment
Pastel snowbird
by Robin nursechick on 11/12/20
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
by KittysCrystalCreations on 11/06/20
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.
Sari Face Mask Lanyard
by Andrea at Lima on 11/05/20
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
by Andrea at Lima on 11/05/20
The chains are a great way to keep your mask accessible at all times without touching it.
Beaded Face Mask Lanyard
by Elaina at Lima on 11/05/20
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...
All dressed up and no where to go
by Robin nursechick on 10/30/20
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
by Beady Little Eyes on 10/22/20
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
by Robin nursechick on 10/06/20
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
by Little Round Chick on 08/17/20
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
by Beady Little Eyes on 07/31/20
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
by Elaina at Lima on 07/30/20
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
by BevB on 07/27/20
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
by BevB on 07/15/20
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
by Robin nursechick on 07/12/20
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
by BevB on 07/08/20
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
by Robin nursechick on 07/05/20
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
by Robin nursechick on 06/24/20
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
by CKitty on 06/20/20
Wire wrapped quartz pendant
Components: Quartz crystal, stainless steel 24 gauge, and smoky quartz 28 gauge
Orange sardonyx
by CKitty on 06/11/20
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
by BevB on 05/25/20
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
by BevB on 05/16/20
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
by R Fulton on 05/08/20
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
by Stingray on 04/22/20
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
by The Bead Boutique on 03/22/20
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
by BevB on 03/06/20
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
by BevB on 03/05/20
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
by CKitty on 03/05/20
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
by Elaina at Lima on 02/27/20
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...
North Pole Felt Trivet
by Elaina at Lima on 12/05/19
These felt pieces are great for creating endless holiday projects! This festive trivet would make a great centerpiece on your table. It can be made...
Mystery Tree for Winter
by Beady Little Eyes on 11/09/19
Decorated my Mystery Tree for winter. Did this to announce the posting of my website. Please see my profile. Thank you all for egging me on.
Components: Bead tree made with goldstone beads from LB and various other beads. Oh - and a little snowman pin.
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