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Designs on a Budget
Rosebud Necklace
by Elaina W on 01/21/21
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 &...
Falling in Love Earrings
by Elaina W on 01/21/21
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
by Elaina W on 12/10/20
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
by Elaina W on 12/03/20
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
by Elaina W on 11/25/20
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
by Elaina W on 11/19/20
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...
Lotus Flower Necklace
by Elaina W on 11/12/20
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...
Beaded Face Mask Lanyard
by Elaina W on 11/05/20
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
by Elaina W on 10/29/20
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
by Elaina W on 10/15/20
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...
Desert Rain Earrings
by Elaina W on 10/15/20
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
by Elaina W on 10/15/20
For this design, I paired Malachite chips with gold accents to make a simple pair of dangle earrings.
Chakra Earrings
by Elaina W on 10/15/20
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
by Elaina W on 10/15/20
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
by Elaina W on 10/15/20
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...
Peach Mojito Necklace
by Elaina W on 03/19/20
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...
Spring Break Necklace
by Elaina W on 03/19/20
For this design, I used Amazonite & Pink Rhodochrosite chips to create a beach-inspired necklace. I love the color combination of pink &...
Sea Sun Surf Bracelet
by Elaina W on 03/19/20
For this design, I used Amazonite & carnelian chips to create an easy-to-make & inexpensive bracelet. I especially love how the amazonite...
Summer Daydream Bracelet
by AndreaP at Lima on 02/13/20
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
by Elaina W on 11/07/19
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...
Woven Hemp Bracelet
by Elaina W on 11/07/19
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
by Elaina W on 11/07/19
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
by Elaina W on 11/07/19
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
by Elaina W on 11/07/19
These Czech glass cluster earrings are super fun to wear and are sure to instantly brighten up any outfit!
New Years Eve Earrings
by Elaina W on 11/07/19
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
by Elaina W on 11/07/19
It's easy to make these pre-made stretch bracelets uniquely yours by simply adding tassels & charms.
Silk Wrap Bracelet
by Elaina W on 11/07/19
The silk ribbon and large hole beads are great for making a quick, trendy wrap bracelet.
Mystic Twilight Necklace
by Elaina W on 11/07/19
For this necklace, simply string your favorite beads onto a piece of waxed linen and attach to chain.
Beaded Hemp Choker
by Elaina W on 11/07/19
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
by Elaina W on 11/07/19
Easily transform these paddle pendants into a pair of statement earrings by adding a bead link & some chain!
Daydreamer Necklace
by Elaina W on 11/07/19
To make this unique focal necklace, I simply attached these crescent pieces together, and wire wrapped them with crystals.
Beaded Chevron Necklace
by Elaina W on 11/07/19
For this necklace, I made bead links with seed beads & attached them to the chain in a chevron pattern.
Emerald Isle Earrings
by Elaina W on 11/07/19
To make this plain pair of hoops stand out, you just need to simply slide on your favorite beads!
Crystal Cave Necklace
by Elaina W on 11/07/19
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
by Elaina W on 11/07/19
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...
Simple Pearl Focal Necklace
by Elaina W on 11/07/19
This delicate pearl necklace is an elegant, stylish addition to any outfit, and it's very easy to make!
Sun-Kissed Melon Shamballa Bracelet
by AndreaP at Lima on 06/06/19
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
by AndreaP at Lima on 08/30/18
This boho inspired bracelet is perfect for layering up with other bracelets such as gemstone stretch bracelets or metal bangles.
Chatter
- dolllady aka Pam on “Sea Lotus Necklace & Earring Set”:
“Gorgeous combination to create a set of 3 strand necklaces!…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “Sea Lotus Necklace & Earring Set”:
“Such beautiful, golden layers! The smaller beads & chain really show off the colorful Cloisonné…” read »
- diane l cauley on “Happy suade to You!”:
“these earrings are really cute!…” read »
- diane l cauley on “Sea Lotus Necklace & Earring Set”:
“I really like the use of the beaded chain in this. Great design!…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “A Few More”:
“JenJ, I tell myself that all the time--I hope you have better success exercising self-control when…” read »
- sweetjane on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:
“Thanks again you all...your support really matters. I have been in a real funk lately...don't really…” read »
- JenJouterie on “A Few More”:
“It’s been 10 days since you posted this. I never paid any attention to the woven…” read »
- JenJouterie on “Happy suade to You!”:
“I like the way the leather frames the feathers and moon charms. Very pretty.…” read »
- JenJouterie on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:
“I agree with Crystal, I really like what you did with the honeycomb link. Pleasing color…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “Happy suade to You!”:
“Love these! Such an eye-catching design. So much movement from all the dangling suede…” read »
- Old bitty on “Green dream”:
“Wow! Ingenious design…” read »
- Old bitty on “A Few More”:
“I love them all. My fav is the one in the lower right side. Lovely colors…” read »
- sweetjane on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:
“Thanks you all!! Yes, Nancy, that was your pendant. I had it for awhile…” read »
- Granny Nancy on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:
“Jane has cleverly presented a super colorful piece. I had that very same pendant and perhaps…” read »
- AndreaP at Lima on “Low Tide Earrings”:
“Unfortunately, these do not come in gold.…” read »
- diane l cauley on “Heishi Hoops”:
“really cute! Love the heishi!…” read »
- davisontoni on “Low Tide Earrings”:
“Do these come in gold…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:
“Nice piece Jane. I enjoy all the colorful accents, but especially how you used the…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “Interlocked Rings Earrings”:
“Rings are in! Nice way to brush up on our skills or learn to do…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “Fern Hoop Earrings”:
“Absolutely Awesome! The description says the links are plated, so I'm a bit confused. …” read »
- Crystal Canary on “Shell Cove Earrings”:
“Love the combo of the Opal acetate (which looks like MOP), the shell links, and coconut--great…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “Heishi Hoops”:
“My favorite style--the hoop ear wires are a blast to create with!…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “Tropical Monstera Earrings”:
“Beautiful way to frame the Abalone acetate leaves! The fancy ear posts make this extra…” read »
- AndreaP at Lima on “Tropical Monstera Earrings”:
“Thanks Pam!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Shell Cove Earrings”:
“Another delightful pair of earrings! I must amend the fact that I love all 5…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Heishi Hoops”:
“Another fantastic earring! To be honest I love all 4 pairs.…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Tropical Monstera Earrings”:
“These are my favorite earrings!…” read »
- AndreaP at Lima on “Sunburst Chandelier Earrings”:
“Thank you!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:
“This is a beautiful eclectic necklace and earrings! I love it!…” read »
- swerdybird on “A Few More”:
“That blue one has great appeal! Agree about the hula.…” read »
- Robin nursechick on “The hills are alive🎼”:
“Well most of my comment didn’t post. …” read »
- Robin nursechick on “The hills are alive🎼”:
“LRC, actually 3 hairs…” read »
- Little Round Chick on “A Few More”:
“Interesting collection with great components. I especially like the blue pendant. It looks like…” read »
- Little Round Chick on “The hills are alive🎼”:
“Wonderful color and an absolutely beautiful design! What size brush did you use... one with…” read »
- Little Round Chick on “New and Old Stuff”:
“Love those vintage beads. They look right at home in this bright and cheerful design.…” read »
- Little Round Chick on “Green dream”:
“Wow! I have to agree with all of the above. This is a fabulous…” read »
- Old bitty on “Second piece from Nancy”:
“Wow! I love the design and the beads are lovely.very organic…” read »
- jghall333 on “Green dream”:
“Thanks, everyone, for your kind words.…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Green dream”:
“I agree with what everyone else has said. I have tried chain maille on a…” read »
- Althea A on “Green dream”:
“Exquisite! The chainmaille is really wonderful and the green seed beads really add charm to it.…” read »
