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LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS
THE SONG BY THE BEATLES
Components: MAGANESE SQUARE SWAROVSKI 9MM
22 INCHES LONG BY TINY TINA
Snowflakes a falling
I made 24 3.75 inch snowflakes and 10 6 inch snowflakes to add to the ones I made last for my 4 foot Christmas tree. Just like real snowflakes,...
Components: snowflake forms (LB), pearls, crystals from my stash, seed beads from my stash, 3 mm crystal eclectic blue and red teardrops from LB
North Pole Felt Trivet
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...
Holiday Felt Garland
Making garland has never been so simple. Choose from one of our fun felt mixes to make a 6' long garland perfect for your tree, mantle, or where...
Snow-ring Ornament
These porcelain rings are the perfect focal link for an ornament. Add a great crystal or agate focal to the the bottom and a handful of soft felt...
Rainbow Felt Wreath Ornament
These are bright, colorful, and festive. With this color arrangement, you could leave them out all year long. This is a fun and easy project. Use...
Sparkling Lights Earrings
These earrings can represent all the colors in your blooming garden, rainbows, or classic sparkling Christmas lights on the tree. Crystal is...
O' Felt Tannenbaum
This is a cute piece that can be stood on a counter top or turned into an ornament. This felt tree can be used as a gift topper too!
"O Tannenbaum"
Christmas tree Lariat (more like a scarf) with optional loop. I like to make the herringbone stitch with an even number of beads so I shifted each...
Components: 11/0 seed beads in many colors and finishes
Atlantis Cowl
I think this is a great way to use the new sari silk cord. One skein can create two shorter cowls or one that is double layered. This is a great...
Tiny Tannenbaum Necklace
Here at Lima Beads we have so many Czech glass bellflower beads and it is hard to think of creative ways to use them. I thought this tiny tree idea...
Rudolph vs. Frosty Earrings
Simply add some Czech glass to these ear wires to create a fun holiday accessory!
Snow Queen Necklace
I love being drenched in shimmer for the holidays. I always purchase a new top and wear something like this to dress it up. I think it lays best...
Winter Wonderland Pin
This is a fun way to dress up your coat or favorite sweater for the season, without being too tacky!
I used a head pin to attach the felt round,...
I used a head pin to attach the felt round,...
Felt Wreath Ornament
This sweet little wreath would add charm to your tree. You could make this wreath large enough to hang on your door too! I thought the felt needed...
Glistening Snowflakes
For these snowflakes, I used crystals, Czech glass, and recycled glass. They're fun to make, and you can create endless color combinations. They...
Retro Felt Snowflake
I wanted to try a small snowflake using non-traditional holiday colors. Make a bunch of these to decorate your packages.
Red Nose Reindeer Earrings
Easily create a fun holiday accessory with these antler bead caps & some Czech glass!
Candy Cane Felt Ornament
These are simple and adorable ornaments to give as gifts and to keep few for yourself.
Frosted Berries Necklace
For this necklace, I made little clusters of pearls, crystals, and moonstones, attached them to the chain with jump rings, and added a CZ charm for...
Dew Drop Bracelet
This delicate bracelet is made by attaching tiny crystals & Czech glass to stainless steel chain.
Frosty Rivers Snowflake
I love using these snowflake frames, felt is a wonderful component to use because they are so light-weight and come in a variety colors.
Crystal Studded Felt Earrings
To create these fun earrings, I simply sewed tiny crystals onto these great new felt balls.
Aqua Crystal Quartz Necklace
This necklace features aqua crystal bead links & a quartz focal pendant.
Rock Crystal Bead Link Crystal Necklaces
The rock crystal bar necklace is a unique statement necklace for the bride, while the crystal bar necklace is great for a simple piece of jewelry...
Something Blue Necklace
Light blue crystal bead links and a white agate charm make up this y-necklace.
Pearl Swag Earrings
These earrings have an unexpected swag shape and dangle at just the right length. I used shell pearls for a classic look. These would be perfect...
Romantic Pavé Earrings
These romantic earrings will light up your face with its sparkling pavé links. I thought using the triangle charm gave these earrings a modern touch.
Sparkling Tannenbaum Ornament
Following on the heels of my icicle ornaments I thought to flip the design and make little Christmas tree ornaments. These are so fun to make. You...
Midnight Earrings
Using these ready made woven beads is wonderful for earrings! An 8mm round bead or a teardrop is perfect to drop from the bottom of the woven bead...
Holly Berries Earrings
These are so simple and easy for the holidays. Use an ear wire with a larger loop so that you can easily loop through the bead. This works great!
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