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Harvest moon and Bad moon
For halloween this year instead of making halloween type jewlery I played around with the czech moon buttons and made some ladder bracelets using...
Components: Czech moon beads.....for the harvest bracelet I used leather cord, c lon thread, and several super duo beads for the Bad moon bracelet I used leather cord, C lon thread and czech fire polished 4mm beads
Ravenclaw Necklace
Caw, Caw! The ominous raven is always watching with its collection of charms from its nightly ventures. This ceramic bundle by Gaea is handmade...
Black Dahlia Necklace
I normally gravitate towards designing with lighter colors, so this week I wanted to switch it up a bit and use a darker color palette. I love the...
Dark Magic Necklace
For this design, I used moon & star charms, along with moonstone & dark crystals, for a halloween-Inspired lariat necklace that can be worn...
Wicked Hands Earrings
I love these skeleton hands, I thought they would make a festive pair of simple earrings.
Crystal Skull Drop Earrings
For these drop earrings, I paired purple phantom quartz with these tiny crystal skulls. The simplicity of the design allows them to be worn easily...
Night Terror Earrings
I wanted to create a pair of holiday earrings that I would actually wear. I kept it simple and shimmery while adding a small spooky element. Bonus,...
Witches Brew Bracelet
This design is full of hocus pocus! I created this bracelet with large hole Czech glass beads, 3' leather cord and a tassel (resembling a witches...
Día de los Muertos Necklace
I've been looking forward to designing something with these sugar skulls, so this week I created this Day of the Dead inspired necklace. To create...
Harvest Wreath
To make these cute felt ball pumpkins, you just need a needle & thread! To make this wreath, I sewed the pumpkins together, and then sewed them...
Skeleton Queen Earrings
With some crystal skulls & tassels, you can make these fun skeleton earrings for a great Halloween accessory!
Fright Night Charm Bracelet
The color palette & charms I used for this easy to make seed bead charm bracelet make it the perfect accessory for Halloween
Day of the Dead Necklace
I wanted to create a "Calavera" a day of the dead decoration that is used to honor a loved one who has passed. This is an eye-catching seasonal...
Redrum Necklace
I used different shades of red crystals to create the effect of dripping blood for this Halloween-inspired necklace
Black Cat Earrings
I used lava rock, seed beads, and cat ear bead caps to create these simple black cat earrings
Dancing Skulls Necklace
I wanted to make a subtle, sleek design using skulls -- I know, I know, skulls aren't really subtle or sleek. Then I came across our small flat...
Chatter
on “Even More Soochow”:“Wowza- that a beautiful bracelet! I love the jade tubes too! Love it!…” read »
- on “Golden Baubles Necklace”:
“awe Beady-I'm so glad you took him in. He's a beautiful kitty. He's probably never…” read »
on “Golden Baubles Necklace”:“Your necklace is so pretty. I really like the subtle color of the weave. It's a…” read »
on “One that grandma would like.”:“Thanks for the lovely thoughts. I am sure my grandmother would have worn it, but…” read »
on “Golden Baubles Necklace”:“This is so beautiful Beady. I love the pieces you have been doing with the golden…” read »
- on “Even More Soochow”:
“Chainmaille looks so difficult. You do good work. I love the jade tubes.…” read »
on “One that grandma would like.”:“Great way to highlight the African donuts. The color combo is great.…” read »
- on “Sunflower in shade”:
“Look at all the beautiful beads! This is a delightful work of art that tells…” read »
on “Golden Baubles Necklace”:“Here he is. We have always named our cats after scientists. So this one earned the…” read »
- on “Even More Soochow”:
“Just beautiful kye. I love the jade tubes and rounds. So glad you remembered the design.…” read »
- on “Oasis”:
“I think Tracy will be very happy with her jeweler. What a beautiful setting for the…” read »
- on “One that grandma would like.”:
“Love the green and cobalt together. Such a lovely necklace.…” read »
- on “Sunflower in shade”:
“I love your necklace and your haiku. Especially your necklace - just beautiful. And so…” read »
- on “One that grandma would like.”:
“I'd wear it. It would go with many types of clothing. It's nice that you thought…” read »
- on “Sunflower in shade”:
“I love your nature inspired jewelry. And the poem. Love the bird and the bees. There…” read »
- on “One that grandma would like.”:
“Very pretty T! I would definitely wear it! Did you make this for your grandmother? I…” read »
on “One that grandma would like.”:“Beautiful necklace! Many of us would wear it in a heartbeat.…” read »
- on “Sunflower in shade”:
“Robin, this is terrific necklace! It is very cohesive.…” read »
on “Spring Green”:“Awesome design, great color scheme! Love it!…” read »
- on “Valentines garland”:
“Cute, fun piece! Very nice…” read »
- on “Sunflower”:
“Very clever, unusual design, awesome colors! Very nice…” read »
- on “All Puffed Up and Nowhere to Go!”:
“Beautiful pendant. The pink heart is a lovely color. I like the framing you created.…” read »
on “Modern Coin Necklace”:“Well Andrea, you've done it again! Simply stunning!…” read »
on “Do-Over”:“Crystal...I made the copper rose with different beads a while back...I guess I didn't…” read »
- on “All Puffed Up and Nowhere to Go!”:
“Great pendant. I love the encapsulated heart. Innocent and dainty and lovely. This will look great…” read »
- on “Rock On!”:
“Lovely nutkitten. Very unique design and so fun.…” read »
- on “Down by the sea”:
“Beautiful. Remind me of an Aztec design. Love it.…” read »
- on “Sunflower”:
“Beautiful Robin. I love the melon beads. They match the pendant so nicely.…” read »
- on “My Favorite Brass Pendant”:
“Very fun and artistic design. Love the wire daisy also.…” read »
- on “Valentines garland”:
“What fun little gnomes. They will look great as decorations. looking forward to your pic.…” read »
- on “Ear Bling”:
“You make the most interesting ear decorations. Beautiful.…” read »
- on “The Moon and Stars”:
“I agree with KR - Love the celestial feel. Just Wonderful.…” read »
- on “All Puffed Up and Nowhere to Go!”:
“Beautiful pendant! I especially like how the wire flares out around the sides and gently…” read »
- on “Rock On!”:
“How unique is this?! The dangling beads are a nice touch. Pendant or rearview…” read »
- on “Do-Over”:
“Jane, this will surely sell! Love the colors & how they accentuated that beautiful copper…” read »
- on “Down by the sea”:
“The color of the coin on this pair changes the look in a wonderful way. …” read »
- on “My Favorite Brass Pendant”:
“Love this one--right into my favorites! I really like the metal flower link, gemstone shards,…” read »
- on “Midnight Ruminations”:
“Kimbery, I finally received the Olly's & tried one last night--it worked! Thank you so…” read »
- on “Peacock in the Flower Bed”:
“Love your design. The peacock focal is beautiful.…” read »
