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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...
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,...
Wicked Hands Earrings
I love these skeleton hands, I thought they would make a festive pair of simple earrings.
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...
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...
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...
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
Skeleton Queen Earrings
With some crystal skulls & tassels, you can make these fun skeleton earrings for a great Halloween accessory!
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...
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...
Chatter
- on “Inspired by africa”:
“Kimberly, were the colors already together or did you put them that way? I am…” read »
- on “Yes, I can!”:
“Thank you all, so much! I appreciate your words and I marvel in the universality…” read »
on “Angel”:“Silver and blue would be awesome. Gold with red and green for Christmas. Another gold with…” read »
- on “Angel”:
“I love this beautiful angel. I've never seen anything like it. You should make them in…” read »
on “Yes, I can!”:“This is a stunning bracelet! I would love this as a gift!!!…” read »
on “Fishie Swims with the Sea-d Beads”:“What a sweet piece with such a refreshing vibe! It does look the the fishie…” read »
- on “Yes, I can!”:
“Jogi, you have a great way of highlighting these inspirational focals with all of the colorful…” read »
- on “Inspired by africa”:
“Fantastic piece! Love all the different African beads in this piece! Your use of seed…” read »
on “Angel”:“A lovely thoughtful gift in every way, right down to the easy clasp. She’ll love…” read »
- on “Angel”:
“Kye, I really like the darker wire & jumprings--they add such depth to the piece. …” read »
on “Angel”:“Kye !! Wow this is so so beautiful, I just adore her wings.....your mom will cherish…” read »
- on “Inspired by africa”:
“Thank you ladies so so much !! All your wonderful and supportive comments truly mean so…” read »
- on “Butterfly Bush”:
“Wow, all of you are so encouraging! Thanks for the wonderful comments. Your feedback…” read »
- on “Fishie Swims with the Sea-d Beads”:
“I love this! I love fish so you had me there! Of course the…” read »
on “Inspired by africa”:“What a fun and unique necklace. The design is perfect for the colorful African beads. I'm…” read »
- on “Yes, I can!”:
“Another beautiful and inspirational bracelet. I really like the rustic nature of the ceramic focal mixed…” read »
on “Fishie Swims with the Sea-d Beads”:“Wonderful mix of beads...very aquatic!! plus, the fish lobster is so cute!…” read »
on “Yes, I can!”:“Wonderful mix of elements. I really like how it would work well with everyday jeans and…” read »
- on “Inspired by africa”:
“Oooooh! Oooooooooh! Was all I could think and say for several minutes when I first…” read »
on “Inspired by africa”:“What a fun necklace Kimberly. Love the colors and the African trade beads. And your…” read »
- on “Yes, I can!”:
“Lovely message and beautiful bracelet. Love the little flower beads.…” read »
- on “Fishie Swims with the Sea-d Beads”:
“Thanks so much.…” read »
- on “Inspired by africa”:
“It's encouraging to hear how others have struggled to get back into beading...and overcome it! …” read »
- on “Butterfly Bush”:
“I have always loved the phrase “when pigs fly” so I purchased the Green Girl charm…” read »
- on “Oor Earrings”:
“Love the simplicity and organic look!!…” read »
- on “Yes, I can!”:
“Another great bracelet Jogi!! I know I wouldn't be alive today if it were not for…” read »
- on “Inspired by africa”:
“This is what jewelry making is all about...making fun and happy pieces. This is definitely a…” read »
- on “Fishie Swims with the Sea-d Beads”:
“What could be better than a beautiful necklace with a storyline? It's so much fun following…” read »
- on “Butterfly Bush”:
“CC I just noticed you used stainless steel jump rings. That makes your flower even more…” read »
on “Inspired by africa”:“I love the "chunky" feel of your beautiful necklace! balanced with some delicate open strings.…” read »
- on “Inspired by africa”:
“Very bright and happy. Lots of interesting stuff in here. I especially like the metal bead…” read »
- on “Yes, I can!”:
“These porcelain pieces have been great to work your pieces around. Lots of interesting beads to…” read »
- on “Fishie Swims with the Sea-d Beads”:
“Definitely a sense of the aquatic. I love how you have arranged it asymmetrically with the…” read »
- on “Butterfly Bush”:
“So bright for Spring and with the positive words. The chain mail work adds much interest.…” read »
- on “Blu Haiku”:
“Copper and the blues go well together. When a piece gets snapped up before it even…” read »
