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Designs on a Budget
Rosebud Necklace
I love the simplicity of this design and how quick & easy it is to make (while also being budget friendly). I simply slid seed beads & Czech glass...
Falling in Love Earrings
For these budget friendly statement earrings, I made clusters of Czech glass bead charms and attached a pearl heart to the bottom for the perfect...
Braided Seed Bead Bracelet
I always get excited when we get in a new batch of seed beads- I love thinking of new designs to create with them! For this bracelet, I simply...
Water's Edge Necklace
I was really excited to design something with these new walnut wood resin stick focals- I love the colors & how light-weight they are! For this...
Sparkling Snow Necklace Set
This week, I had gift-giving in mind! By spending approx. $20 on materials, you can create four unique, simple, and budget friendly designs-perfect...
A Star is Born Necklace
I love the simplicity of this necklace & how quick & easy it is to make. It looks great with any outfit, and with the cost of supplies being under...
Lotus Flower Necklace
When I first saw this Lotus pendant, I knew I wanted to use it in a design. I paired it with Czech glass & seed beads to create a budget friendly...
Beaded Face Mask Lanyard
I love the idea of mask chains, but I also wanted to make something colorful & more unique than just plain chain. So I decided on this beaded...
Seed Bead Bracelet Stack
Budget friendly and easy to make, seed bead bracelet stacks are perfect for gift giving! This design is a great way to use up leftover seed beads...
Out West Necklace Set
For this design, I used microsuede, seed beads, & silver accents to make a 3-layered necklace. I love the color combo & how they all look worn...
Desert Rain Earrings
These earrings are super easy to make and to wear! I love the simplicity of the design & how the metallic earth tones look with the silver.
Malachite Earrings
For this design, I paired Malachite chips with gold accents to make a simple pair of dangle earrings.
Chakra Earrings
These linear drop earrings represent the seven Chakras, and to make you only need wire, earwires, a chakra chips stretch bracelet, and round nose...
Ribbon & Chain Bracelet
This budget-friendly bracelet is a great gift idea or the perfect holiday outfit accessory (or both!). Simply weave a piece of ribbon through a...
Enchanted Garden Necklace
This necklace is made up of seed bead & Czech glass bead links, finished off with a tiny pavé charm. I love the soft, sparkling color palette & the...
Peach Mojito Necklace
For this design, I made a long bead chain with Malachite & Pink Rhodochrosite Chips. I love making this type of necklace because it doesn't require...
Spring Break Necklace
For this design, I used Amazonite & Pink Rhodochrosite chips to create a beach-inspired necklace. I love the color combination of pink & blue,...
Sea Sun Surf Bracelet
For this design, I used Amazonite & carnelian chips to create an easy-to-make & inexpensive bracelet. I especially love how the amazonite really...
Summer Daydream Bracelet
Once the holidays are over, I automatically start thinking about summer vacation. There is always a desperate search for sun when you live in...
Blue Magnesite Necklace
For this necklace, I strung turquoise magnesite nuggets onto waxed linen & attached to deer tan leather lace. It's simple to make and I think the...
Woven Hemp Bracelet
These beaded woven tubes are great for creating a quick & unique bracelet. For these bracelets, you just need the woven pieces and some hemp!
Starburst Earrings
It's easy to transform these simple chevron focals into a unique pair of statement earrings with just some Czech glass, wire, and a bit of chain!
Wanderlust Bracelet
For this bracelet, I made bead links with seed beads & attached them to chain with a focal link. These bracelets are simple to make and you can...
Calypso Earrings
These Czech glass cluster earrings are super fun to wear and are sure to instantly brighten up any outfit!
New Years Eve Earrings
To make these duster earrings, I made bead links with tiny crystals and attached them to the bottoms of pieces of chain. I love the dramatic effect...
Budding Lilac Stretch Bracelet
It's easy to make these pre-made stretch bracelets uniquely yours by simply adding tassels & charms.
Silk Wrap Bracelet
The silk ribbon and large hole beads are great for making a quick, trendy wrap bracelet.
Mystic Twilight Necklace
For this necklace, simply string your favorite beads onto a piece of waxed linen and attach to chain.
Beaded Hemp Choker
For this necklace, use hemp and your favorite large hole beads. Once you've mastered the square knot, it's a very quick necklace to make.
Beaded Fringe Earrings
Easily transform these paddle pendants into a pair of statement earrings by adding a bead link & some chain!
Daydreamer Necklace
To make this unique focal necklace, I simply attached these crescent pieces together, and wire wrapped them with crystals.
Beaded Chevron Necklace
For this necklace, I made bead links with seed beads & attached them to the chain in a chevron pattern.
Emerald Isle Earrings
To make this plain pair of hoops stand out, you just need to simply slide on your favorite beads!
Crystal Cave Necklace
For this necklace, I wire wrapped gemstones, pearls and crystals around a crescent focal. The addition of the rock crystal points really make it...
Stargazer Necklace
For this necklace, I made bead links with these gemstone stars and tiny crystals & attached them to a piece of chain. You can make this necklace...
Simple Pearl Focal Necklace
This delicate pearl necklace is an elegant, stylish addition to any outfit, and it's very easy to make!
Sun-Kissed Melon Shamballa Bracelet
I wanted to try out the new large hole Czech glass melon beads, so I decided try a shamballa style bracelet with silk string. I love the earthy...
Cowrie Hemp Bracelet
This boho inspired bracelet is perfect for layering up with other bracelets such as gemstone stretch bracelets or metal bangles.
Chatter
on “Harvest moon and Bad moon”:“These are perfect for Halloween or just fall in general. Those moon faces are very cool.…” read »
on “Harvest moon and Bad moon”:“I love your bracelets Kim!! I have made a few of those wrap bracelets...but you reminded…” read »
on “Harvest moon and Bad moon”:“Fantastic bracelets! You can wear them all year around; not just for this time of year.…” read »
on “Harvest moon and Bad moon”:“Love the bracelets! The colors are perfect for the moon buttons.…” read »
on “Harvest moon and Bad moon”:“What a great idea. Perfect for autumn, Halloween, and the dark blue for winter. …” read »
on “The Autumn Leaves Pass Through My Fingers”:“I’ve posted some things in the past that I thought were a bit questionable. Then the…” read »
- on “Golem Kitty”:
“Love your bead & color selections, Jane! You put jewelry elements together so well.…” read »
- on “Another Fall Necklace”:
“Thanks to all for your comments!…” read »
- on “Golem Kitty”:
“Thanks to all for the great comments!…” read »
on “Dainty Woven Necklace with Birdies”:“Thanks for the great comments. Those lustered Lagoon Seed Beads are beautiful. And the birdies are…” read »
on “Fall Festival Bracelet Stack”:“Gorgeous fall bracelets !! Can't pick a favorite that's for sure…” read »
on “Dainty Woven Necklace with Birdies”:“Opaque Lustered Lagoon--one of my favorite seed beads--what a stunning design Beady. I love the…” read »
- on “Another Tin Snippets”:
“Very fun Jane!…” read »
- on “Seaside Hideaway Necklace”:
“Beautiful necklace Elaina. The soft colors are lovely. I like the randomness of the…” read »
on “Mushrooms and Moss”:“Thank you so much guys!…” read »
- on “The Autumn Leaves Pass Through My Fingers”:
“Thanks GZ and KR. I had a hard time attaching the bony hands. I think it took…” read »
- on “Crazy Chickens Necklace”:
“Thanks Crystal and Kathryn. This took some time but was a lot of fun.…” read »
- on “Fall Festival Bracelet Stack”:
“Great bracelets!…” read »
on “Crazy Chickens Necklace”:“Beady what a gorgeous piece of beadwork art! Really admire and love your work.…” read »
- on “Another Fall Necklace”:
“I thought I had commented on this one but I guess not. It's a wonderful set.…” read »
- on “Golem Kitty”:
“So you Sweetjane. Pretty with a kitty, LOL. Love it.…” read »
- on “The Autumn Leaves Pass Through My Fingers”:
“Fun for the spooky season. It's great Beady, like all your pieces.…” read »
on “Seaside Hideaway Necklace”:“Elaina, This is a Very beautiful design. I love the soft colors in pastel.…” read »
- on “Fall Festival Bracelet Stack”:
“So pretty for fall. I love the button you chose for the ladder stitch bracelet. And…” read »
- on “Lost at Sea”:
“Thanks CC! I thought the same thing about the giant squid from 20,000 Leagues!! haha ha,…” read »
- on “Fall Festival Bracelet Stack”:
“You are having way too much fun making bracelets. So many beads so little time.…” read »
- on “The Autumn Leaves Pass Through My Fingers”:
“Beady, your wire-work is outstanding! I like how it's kind of a fun necklace (not junk…” read »
- on “Another Fall Necklace”:
“What a nice set - I like the Earthy almost tribal sense I get from these…” read »
- on “Feeling Blessed”:
“This is so pretty! The Amazonite color matches the bird perfectly - I love it!…” read »
- on “Fall Festival Bracelet Stack”:
“Elaina- I knew you had a lot of fun making these beautiful bracelets before I read…” read »
on “Feeling Blessed”:“I love this piece? The way you combine the components and beads is playful yet beautiful.…” read »
- on “A Riff on Wild Roses Necklace”:
“I can't believe how different this piece is from the last. Using the wire creates…” read »
- on “Poem”:
“Kathleen, I love your poem & your ability to pour out your thoughts & feelings. …” read »
- on “Golem Kitty”:
“Such a pretty kitty pendant. And beautiful combination of beads to match.…” read »
- on “The Autumn Leaves Pass Through My Fingers”:
“Hahaha.. You ladies crack me up. Actually this necklace was to much fun. Kimberly - I…” read »
- on “Another Fall Necklace”:
“Love the design and color of both pieces and those lamp work beads are really neat.…” read »
- on “The Autumn Leaves Pass Through My Fingers”:
“You had way to much fun with this necklace didn't you? Love all of the…” read »
- on “Golem Kitty”:
“Love the Golem Kitty. It makes all of the beads with it look so good.…” read »
- on “Golem Kitty”:
“Pam...as far as I know all the blue are Apatite. These are Nancy's beads. Everything I…” read »
- on “Don’t make this mistake”:
“petunia- i accidently droped the beads in tarnx while cleaning the clasp to my necklace.- the…” read »
