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Let it Snow Earrings
I started this design with the intent of making flowers and then I thought "a few tweaks and these would be snowflakes!"
I made two pairs. For...
I made two pairs. For...
Festive Tree Earrings
The Green Aventurine triangle beads are the perfect shape for a tree! I added some coconut beads for the base and a Czech glass Star to crown the...
Suzy Snowflake Earrings
I love these pretty in pink Etched Snowflake Czech Glass beads. This chilly design can be worn all winter long. I love retro things so of course I...
Xmas Lights Necklace
I thought the bicone Czech glass beads were the perfect shape for Xmas lights. I found these tiny bead caps that finished them off perfectly. I...
Angel Paws Ornaments
These ceramic ornaments are the perfect way to honor your four-legged friends. Embellish these ornaments with wood beads, felt, hemp, or colorful...
Country Christmas
This one is very special to me ....about 30 years ago my mother made all of us grandkids a Christmas ornament made from the barbed wire off of her...
Components: Lipstick ranch horse, silk ribbon in harvest colors, the new czech stars, size 11 seed beads, red, green and gold leather cord, E6000 glue and hemp cord
First frost
Today we had our first heavy frost ...woke up to everything glistening ....the fall was an odd one this year and the leaves that just turned pretty...
Components: Vintaj rabbit, gaea winter bundle pieces, czech glass beads in different shapes, the woodland toggel clasp, softflex in green and jump rings
Too soon ?
Very expensive Christmas ornament :)This one is for my aunt for Christmas....she loves everything that has the truck with the tree on it
Components: Gaea truck pendant, lipstick ranch rusted tree, gold chain, czech stars, twisted gold jump rings, sari silk ribbon, seed beads, craft wire, E6000
Winter felt garland
Love the pom pom garlands that are everywhere this year so since Christmas is over I wanted to make one that was winter themed to use through January
Components: Hemp cord, embroidery needles, felted snow flakes, felted rounds in white and grey
Snowflakes
Collection of snnowflakes.
Components: LB snowflake frames, crystals, Swarovski crystals, bead tips, Czech beads, other glass beads.
2020 Snowflake
Made this snowflake for a customer who is a nurse.
Components: LB snowflake frame, crystals, Czech beads.
Holiday Blend Necklace Set
Inspired by the holidays, I used Czech glass melons, seed beads, gemstones, and gold accents to create this festive set!
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...
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!
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...
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...
Easy 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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Rudolph vs. Frosty Earrings
Simply add some Czech glass to these ear wires to create a fun holiday accessory!
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...
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!
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.
Chatter
on “Minimal”:“If what you are using to create your post with is anything similar to my Fire…” read »
on “Taking a Break”:“Great design with wonderful colors. Love the way you have used the charms and all…” read »
on “Minimal”:“I don't know why the gemstone 8 mm stones description says Canadian- I have carnelian in…” read »
- on “May Showers Bring Spring Flowers”:
“A wonderful design with excellent use of color. Reminds me of a necklace that's a…” read »
on “Kinda Wacky”:“Kinda wacky, kinda different, kinda fun, definitely unusual. Looks like a sweetjane original with a…” read »
- on “Brass Christmas tree ornaments”:
“I love the touches of colors and the sparkle of the rhinestones. Getting a head…” read »
- on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“Ditto to all of the above comments. This is one gorgeous bracelet!…” read »
on “Brass Christmas tree ornaments”:“Wow! I’m impressed with you planning ahead! These will be really cute ornaments that your…” read »
on “Taking a Break”:“Sounds like a fun date to get out! I do love the large cork hoop…” read »
on “May Showers Bring Spring Flowers”:“Love the cluster of beads above the focal--reminds me of a floral bouquet! So sweet…” read »
- on “Gilded Autumn Necklace”:
“tarzmig, I believe the focal bar has glue in tips, so I'm pretty sure that you…” read »
- on “Taking a Break”:
“Fantastic bracelet and earrings! They are perfect colors.…” read »
on “Gilded Autumn Necklace”:“I'm a bit confused. Never did this before. Could I thread the wire through the bead to…” read »
on “Pablo”:“Almost forgot, did you draw "free hand" a copy of the picasso painting you have on…” read »
on “May Showers Bring Spring Flowers”:“Thanks you all! Nancy always sends me such beautiful beads to work with. Plus, I've got…” read »
on “Asymmetry”:“I love it!…” read »
- on “Kinda Wacky”:
“Jane, it's very eclectic and I love it. I love those connectors! Fun and…” read »
- on “May Showers Bring Spring Flowers”:
“What a beautiful necklace, Jane. I love the beads you chose- especially the rectangle blue…” read »
- on “May Showers Bring Spring Flowers”:
“Oh Jane, this is just so pretty. It will appeal to almost anyone especially those who…” read »
- on “May Showers Bring Spring Flowers”:
“Gorgeous11…” read »
- on “May Showers Bring Spring Flowers”:
“Oooh! Very pretty! Extremely lovely! I would just add a tiny carnelian bead…” read »
- on “May Showers Bring Spring Flowers”:
“Ahhh-mazing! This necklace is stunning. The colors and beads are so cohesive. This would…” read »
on “Kinda Wacky”:“Very fun and unusual choices of beads and charms. Love it.…” read »
- on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“So much to see in your bracelet. Love the array of beads and findings. I really…” read »
- on “Brass Christmas tree ornaments”:
“I love what you did with the Christmas trees. They're beautiful and fun.…” read »
- on “Follow the Sun Necklace”:
“What a wonderful group of necklaces. Nice work.…” read »
- on “Citrus Blossom Bracelet”:
“Wow. I love your bracelets. The recycled glass flowers are great. And the necklace is adorable.…” read »
- on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“Linhasita wax cord is the only I use. They have hundreds of colors and sizes. I…” read »
- on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“Thanks for the tip Robin. I'll also check online for the Linhasita cording. Using…” read »
on “Brass Christmas tree ornaments”:“These look great. Please post what you end up doing with them. I'd love to see…” read »
on “At The Water’s Edge”:“Thanks for that info Robin. I'm going to have to search for that. Never even heard…” read »
on “Brass Christmas tree ornaments”:“Christmas in the Spring. Nice!…” read »
on “Kinda Wacky”:“Glad to see you are feeling better and back to creating your pieces. You've got some…” read »
on “Kinda Wacky”:“Thanks you all...the more I look at it the more I like it. It's unique...which…” read »
- on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“Have you tried the 5mm polyester Linhasita wax cord? Try it and see if that…” read »
- on “Kinda Wacky”:
“Jane, I think the acetate connector works great as a bracelet focal. I've also been…” read »
on “At The Water’s Edge”:“Such nice comments--Thank you very much! It was encouraging to read all your kind…” read »
