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PRAYERS
PRAYING FOR A MIRACLE!
COVID19 TOO MANY DEATHS~
COVID19 TOO MANY DEATHS~
Components: SWAROVSKI CLEAR CRYSTALS 8MM
7/2 INCHES EXACT!
RING. I SET STONE ALEXANDRTE SQUARE STONE
I SET WITH SURESET.
TIME TO GET OUT AND PARTY!
NEW YEAR
MONEY YEAR!
GREEN JASPER 4 MONEY
ALL SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS
2O INCHES!
MAGNRTIC BARREL CLASP!
MONEY YEAR!
GREEN JASPER 4 MONEY
ALL SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS
2O INCHES!
MAGNRTIC BARREL CLASP!
Components: JASPER, PYRITE., SWAROVSKI 6MM EMERALDABS
AND SWAROVSKI PEARLS.
20 INCHES EXACTY! B
BARREL CLASP.
MATCHING EARRING ARE NOT HEAVY TO RIP YOUR EARLOBE.IF YOU HAVE PIECED ESRS I CAN DO A CLIP ALSO.
BEST IN SHOW IN TUCSON, AZ
Rustic Feather Set
Time for a change in pace….Lately I’ve been playing with color and my postings have reflected that undertaking. But at heart, I love neutral,...
Components: Lipstick Ranch Iron Feather (LB), Red Creek Jasper faceted rondelles (LB), Wild Horse Jasper faceted nuggets & pebbles (LB), Magnesite, Riverstone, Czech striped picasso & trica seed beads, Jasper focal bead, waxed linen, AB chain & findings
Pharaoh's Jewels
I have been to many Egyptian exhibits over the years. This is my version of Pharaoh's jewels. I purchased everything from Lima.
Components: Tierra Cast gold lotus petals, Tierra Cast gold lotus pillars, faceted lapis, round lapis, carnelian, Tierra Cast sun toggle, crimp beads and cover, fancy gold headpins, gold petal earwires
Mermaid Cove Necklace Set
For this necklace, I made the Mermaid bead into a focal by creating a frame using wire with Czech Glass rounds & spacers. I love this...
Windswept turquoise
These gorgeous African Turquoise beads inspired me to create this organic feeling boho set.
Components: African Turquoise, silver metal feather charms, 24 gauge wire, ear wires, micro suede
Basic Black and White
I purchased the Zola Elements arrowhead first and then matched the beads to it. I made the bracelet to match from the left over beads.
Components: Z.E. gold oyster arrowhead pendant, black onyx, white shell beads, small gold beads, crimp beads and covers, assorted jump rings, lobster clasp, bead wire, elastic cord
Tropical Breeze
I purchased the pendants first, then went looking for beads to match on Lima. I decided to make a 3-loop memory wire bracelet with some of the...
Components: Z.E. beachy arc and triangle pendants, mosaic shell beads in sea green, white, and vermillion, goldstone beads, jump rings, crimp beads and covers, lobster clasp, bead wire, memory wire
Shimmery shell
I love this black lip shell for a casual summer necklace.
Components: Black lip shell, Greek pewter spiral bead, crystals, Tierracast bail and natural leather
Earrings- pearls, crystals, sterling silver starfish earwires
Amazonite Cubes Necklace Set
I've had these Amazonite cubes for a while and wasn't sure how to use them. Came up with this design with seed beads.
Components: LB Amazonite Cubes 7 mm. 11/0 seed beads - LB Ceylon Impatiens Pink and Ceylon Light Ivory, Silver colored clasp, Stainless Steel Earwires
Long Long Lariat - I Can Still Remember
Started with the medallion - I was going to make a pendant - but changed my mind and decided to add the medallions at the end of a lariat. Went...
Components: 11/0 Seed Beads - LB Ceylon Pink Toho, Light Ivory
5mm 2 holed beads -black superduos, lined pinky-peach twins, Kheops 6 mm Tweedy Copper
Czech Glass Pearls - 4 mm and 6 mm
Gold Stainless Steel Earwires
Parisian Flair
This set reminded me of Paris (never been there). It's a St. Petersburg stitch sown together in the middle through the last 9 beads. The blue beads...
Components: 3 mm lustrous Czech Glass topaz Rounds, 11/0 Toho Seed Beads Light Ivory, 8 x 5 mm Faceted Rondelles - Deep Sky Blue, Button Clasp - Gold Colored (old), stainless steel earwires (gold)
Serenity Garden Set
This week, I loved these new Czech Glass Hibiscus coins so much that I decided to make a matching set! I think the peach moonstone looks great with...
Down the Garden Path
I started this stitch with the tiles and herringbone stitch then added the leaves, grass and flowers using 15/0 seed beads, flowers and round...
Components: Brown/green tiles 6 mm, 11/0 seed beads in brown and green, 15/0 seed beads in green, orange, silver lined yellow and turquoise, 5 mm yellow flowers, 7 mm yellow flowers, Czech glass druk beads 4 mm in orange and 3 mm gold, 4 mm bicones in orange and blue
Brass earwires and clasp
Copper 2 Holed Beads
I found some 2 holed copper colored tile beads and then the superduos - they matched perfectly! Then I saw the burnt orange beads and the rainbow...
Components: 11/0 seed beads -LB Silver-Lined Burnt Orange Toho, Rainbow Emerald Green, Matte Black, 2 holed superduos and tiles in copper, button clasp and loop.
Another Triangle Set!! or Three's a charm?
Used up the rest of my triangle beads (except for four). Instead of using a herringbone stitch this one has a right angle weave to it. These Kheops...
Components: Silver/Green Kheops, 11/0 seed beads - black and topaz, 15/0 seed beads black, superduos topaz, brass earwires and clasp
Wouldn't it be nice?
Maybe a crisp white shirt, khaki capris, strappy sandals and a warm summer day. We can all dream...
Combo of wood beads, Tierracast bail, and...
Combo of wood beads, Tierracast bail, and...
Another Triangle Necklace
Finally realized that beading improves my mood. Decided to play with the triangles again.This one is rather dainty.
Components: 11/0 seed beads- Black and Salmon, Silver-Green triangles 6mm, Superduos, silver colored clasp, stainless steel earwires
Pink, Black and Silver-Green Medallion Set
In my stash were some triangle beads with 2 holes running from the top point on either side and through the wide side. Called kheops. I thought...
Components: 11/0 seed beads Pink and matte black. 15/0 seed beads salmon color, pink 4 mm cats eye bead, superduos - black, pink 4 mm bicones, Kheops par puca 6 mm Green Tweed
Ocean Blue
I love these agate teardrop pendants (the purple too!) and with the addition of the rattan piece, they make great summery necklaces!
Components: Necklace: Agate gemstone pendant, rattan circle, stainless steel chain
Earrings: acetate marbled rings, brushed silver links and sterling silver earwires
It's True We're All Blue
These are designs I made with prizes my sister won during the Easter Egg Hunt last year. She loves the hunt but doesn't make jewelry. Since I love...
Tangerine Dreams
I grew up in So Calif and remember picking tangerines from the citrus groves on my way to elementary school. The aroma was intoxicating. These...
Components: LB Czech Glass Calypso Green Petal 6x8 mm, 11/0 seed beads galvanized starlight, Orange Botswana Agate, 15/0 seed beads crystal, 2 hole superduo beads- topaz and green
God colored clasp
Ugly Bead Bracelet and Earrings Set
Beaded bracelet and earrings. I've had these pinkish beads forever. Every once in a while I look at them and wonder where I got them, (I forget),...
Components: Oval ugly beads, LOL. Cloisone tubes. 4mm bicones. Seed beads sizes 11/0, 8/0 and 15/0. Check glass button. 2 ear wires
Square, Triangle, Square
Peyote stitch and herringbone with glass pearls. I think this is fun.
Components: 11/0 seed beads - blue and jonquil
15/0 seed beads- egg shell
Gold colored clasp
Gold stainless steel earwires
Seaside Dreams
I wanted to use the aquamarine crystals (March's birthstone) with a beachy vibe chain for a pretty seaside set
Components: Seed bead chain, Swarovski crystals, Zola elements open Dahlia links
Rose Divinity
I just fell in love with these multi matte beads and wanted to create a springy set
Components: multi matte beads, silver spacers, mother of pearl/abalone pendant, leaf toggle clasp
Yellow Multi Flowered Lariat Set
Started this necklace and as usual my mind began to wander - so went from a yellow background to flower color background and back to yellow again....
Components: Seed beads 11/0 - Yellow, Red, Rainbow Light Topaz Seafoam, Orange and Frosted Grape
8 mm Cherry Red Candy Glass beads
8 mm flower spacers - seafoam
Earwires - Stainless steel
Washed Ashore Necklace Set
For this design, I used the ammonite coin & the Green Girl mermaid pendant to create an underwater-inspired necklace & bracelet. The apatite is the...
Feminine Seafoam and Pink
Another twisted herringbone with matching pendant (removable) and earrings.
Components: Seed beads 11/0 - Pink Ceylon, Rainbow Light Topaz Seafoam and Frosted Grape
6 mm pink bicones
5 mm flower spacers
3 mm cat’s eye grape beads glass
5x15 mm Czech glass leaves - light green with brownish gold specks
earwires and toggle clasp - Stainless steel
Dalmatian set
First time sharing a design. Still learning and open to suggestions
Components: Dalmation jasper
Roaring 20's Garden Party
Zola Element's acetate pieces inspired these 3 pairs of earrings and bracelet. They are so light and fun to wear and, I think, are reminiscent of...
Components: Acetate pieces, sterling silver earrings, wire and rings.
Thanks Crystal Canary - Redo
Redid my Amazonite and Agate necklace thanks to the help I received from Crystal Canary. Used 2 crimps, Beadalon .015 in and crimp covers. Seems...
Components: LB - Black Gold Amazonite Matte Tumbled oval, LB - Emerald Fire Agate Matte Round(10 mm), 11/0 seed beads matte black, 3 mm druks matte black, 2 seed beads green 15/0
Summer of Love #2
Ok - so I did it again. The blue necklace I made like this before has become my go to piece. I wear it frequently. This one is slightly different....
Components: 11/0 seed beads -many colors on a pastel cream ceylon background
Amazonite and Agate
Loved these colors together. The dull matteness of the amazonite looks great with the translucent agate.
Components: LB - Black Gold Amazonite Matte Tumbled oval, LB - Emerald Fire Agate Matte Round(10 mm), 11/0 seed beads matte black, 3 mm druks matte black, 2 seed beadsgr een 15/0
Black Cats Hanging Around
First I made the necklace then wanted to add a kitty (kitties) pendant. Just didn't work with the design on the necklace. So hubby says "Why not...
Components: 11/0 seed beads matte black and aqua, 3/4 inch kitties black glass matte, a few 3 mm matte black druks
Jamaican Vacation
With my last order I received the pattern for the Flowering Peyote Rope by Szdonia Petki. I did step 1 and realized I didn't need the pattern at...
Components: 11/0 seed beads - black, Red, Yellow, Green, Stainless Steel Toggle and Earwires
Red Creek Japer Squares with Leaves
Ok - so I just received these lovely Red Creek Jasper squares and was wondering what to do. Then I remembered K Ralston's bracelet with the tiles...
Components: LB Red Creek Jasper Puff Squares, 11/0 seed beads seafoam and terracotta, glass leaves 5x 15 mm, flowery clasp
CRAW Necklace Set
Decided to try a cubic stitch. This weave has 4 sides. You may be able to see it in the last photo (I took the pic at an angle). When I was...
Components: 11/0 seed beds green, 8/0 seed beads Pink and Silver Lined Lilac, 15/0 seed beads blue/green for the clasp
Antique brass toggle
Gold stainless steel earwires
Roaring 20's Necklace
Thinking about Valentines Day and remembered that I had some lovely rose pink 8 mm glass hearts in my stash. Started playing with them and came up...
Components: Seed beads 11/0 Pink Ceylon and Rainbow light Topaz Seafoam, Stainless Steel Ear Wires and Toggle Clasp
Floral Woven Necklace set with Little Grape Flowers
I started this piece with the grape triangles - added the flowers and leaves, then attached the triangles together, then wandered into a...
Components: Seed beads 11/0 Grape, Rainbow Cream and Green
15/0 seed beads Green
Stainless Steel Ear Wires and Toggle Clasp
Chatter
on “Happy Trails”:“Love the hoops and danglies - and lightweight earrings are so easy to wear.…” read »
- on “The Lady and the Sprite”:
“What a beautiful cameo. This will be lovely on a ribbon.…” read »
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 »
