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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 “Our Black Bears”:“Chicky - I would love some new beads. Feel free to contact me through my website.…” read »
on “Our Black Bears”:“I myself are facing the same problem with way too many beads. It was suggested that…” read »
on “Our Black Bears”:“Jane or anyone ... WOULD YOU LIKE FREE BEADS? My stash is beyond managing and these…” read »
- on “Our Black Bears”:
“This is beautiful, Jane. For some reason, I had decided that the bear was a polar…” read »
on “Romeo”:“What a cutie! And what irresponsible owners, to allow an uncastrated male dog to roam. Puppies…” read »
- on “Our Black Bears”:
“Love your bear necklace. Nice colors, great design.…” read »
on “Our Black Bears”:“I might also add...you rarely hear of a bear attacking someone. They will runaway from…” read »
- on “Our Black Bears”:
“People in Asheville are used to bears...that's why they are called urban bears. I have had…” read »
on “Our Black Bears”:“Wow. Bears in the city. I love the one on your necklace. Nice piece Sweetjane.…” read »
on “Copper Garland”:“Chicly Red-haired Grammy. I’ve had the focals and copper plated beads for about a year now…” read »
on “Romeo”:“Beady, your dog has an awesome smile. Chicky, I got a picture of Romeo this evening.…” read »
on “Our Black Bears”:“Looks my! I don't think I would like that. Opossum are scary enough. …” read »
- on “Christmas Bazaar Crowd Pleaser”:
“such cuties... no wonder you sell out!…” read »
- on “Copper Garland”:
“This is a such magnificent piece! How do you keep the copper from tarnishing, please?…” read »
- on “Romeo”:
“What a holiday story! I would love to find all the animal abusers and castrate them…” read »
on “Christmas Bazaar Crowd Pleaser”:“Thanks, everyone! I can put these together quickly but it’s challenging to figure out how to…” read »
- on “Christmas Bazaar Crowd Pleaser”:
“Perfect for Christmas. These will sell out quickly.…” read »
on “Woodland Winter Earrings”:“Hi marshplm, the branch links have sold out. You can select to be notified when the…” read »
- on “Romeo”:
“Your Romeo pendant is a beautiful tribute to Romeo. My opinion is that Romeo was…” read »
- on “Christmas Bazaar Crowd Pleaser”:
“I love the different wings on your angels. I have made angels using larger beads…” read »
- on “Romeo”:
“I love your pendant. It’s so intricate and eye-catching. I hope Romeo is doing ok.…” read »
- on “Romeo”:
“Thanks Sweetjane and Beady. Here's an update you'll appreciate. I peeked out the mail slot in…” read »
- on “Susan's Birthday”:
“Love, love, love this necklace! It’s absolutely gorgeous, your friend must have been so happy to…” read »
on “Romeo”:“What a wonderful pendant. It's so beautiful. I hope Romeo decides to stay with you. It's…” read »
- on “Christmas Bazaar Crowd Pleaser”:
“Lovely earrings. These are so fun and pretty.…” read »
on “Christmas Bazaar Crowd Pleaser”:“I can see why they get sold out!! I have some Christmas tree enameled earring charms...I…” read »
- on “Romeo”:
“Sounds like Romeo is very fortunate to have wound up in your neighborhood. I think...if…” read »
- on “Romeo”:
“Romeo has been living on the streets around here for about 9 months. He hangs around…” read »
on “Christmas Bazaar Crowd Pleaser”:“Oh what fun! I love them!…” read »
on “Woodland Winter Earrings”:“Where are the branch links? Not in instructions either.…” read »
on “Rudolph vs. Frosty Earrings”:“I just wanted to say Lima Beads has the best quality beads. I have not gotten one…” read »
- on “Sea Breeze”:
“Wow. Such pretty beads. And I love the leaves and dragonfly. The clasp matches so well…” read »
- on “Sea Breeze”:
“The stones remind me of aerial photography of coastal geography. You make lovely bracelets.…” read »
- on “Happy Thanksgiving!!”:
“Happy holidays to you K. Ralston! I think I'd like to go out on Christmas...now that's…” read »
- on “Christmas for Debbie”:
“Thanks you all...but I 'm still not sure. I made another bird bracelet for her I…” read »
- on “Sea Breeze”:
“These are very pretty stones. I like sea sediment Jasper. I've bought a few cabochons on…” read »
- on “Happy Thanksgiving!!”:
“Both great pieces. The brass focal plate is quite striking. And the red line agate is…” read »
