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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.
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...
Malachite Earrings
For this design, I paired Malachite chips with gold accents to make a simple pair of dangle earrings.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Silk Wrap Bracelet
The silk ribbon and large hole beads are great for making a quick, trendy wrap bracelet.
Budding Lilac Stretch Bracelet
It's easy to make these pre-made stretch bracelets uniquely yours by simply adding tassels & charms.
Calypso Earrings
These Czech glass cluster earrings are super fun to wear and are sure to instantly brighten up any outfit!
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...
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!
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!
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...
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...
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...
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...
Emerald Isle Earrings
To make this plain pair of hoops stand out, you just need to simply slide on your favorite beads!
Beaded Chevron Necklace
For this necklace, I made bead links with seed beads & attached them to the chain in a chevron pattern.
Daydreamer Necklace
To make this unique focal necklace, I simply attached these crescent pieces together, and wire wrapped them with crystals.
Beaded Fringe Earrings
Easily transform these paddle pendants into a pair of statement earrings by adding a bead link & some 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.
Mystic Twilight Necklace
For this necklace, simply string your favorite beads onto a piece of waxed linen and attach to chain.
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 “Cynthia V. Scranton”:“Very pretty and looks like lace at first glance!…” read »
on “Pick up Sticks!”:“Thanks everyone! I don't have many stick beads but I think I really like them,…” read »
- on “Wildcat Beads”:
“You inspire me with your copper work! I envy the ease with which you do…” read »
on “Flashback to the 50's”:“This is so eye-catching, certainly a statement piece.…” read »
- on “Pick up Sticks!”:
“It looks great every way and adapts to a different style each time;so cool.…” read »
on “Flashback to the 50's”:“Thank you all so much. I couldn't stop laughing. He's probably right - I should undo…” read »
- on “Cynthia V. Scranton”:
“Lovely collar necklace. Great design.…” read »
on “Cynthia V. Scranton”:“You must have incredible patience! So intricate.…” read »
on “Cynthia V. Scranton”:“Wow, this is beautiful. At first I thought it was a chainmail necklace but then…” read »
on “Arctic Peaches”:“Jogi, this is an amazing and beautiful necklace. I love it.…” read »
- on “Flashback to the 50's”:
“Beady, your necklace is beautiful. I remember Woolworths too. I told my mother that I wanted…” read »
- on “Flashback to the 50's”:
“This is lovely and I love the way you have used the drop beads. (My…” read »
- on “Flashback to the 50's”:
“Lucinda -You two are hilarious! He usually is so supportive:) This is beautiful, I really like…” read »
- on “Flashback to the 50's”:
“Well I think it's gorgeous! Of course I was around during the 50s and my…” read »
on “Flashback to the 50's”:“Wow! He's so lucky you have a great sense of humor! I have very fond…” read »
- on “Dangling Pumpkins!”:
“Love the curly vines on top of these pumpkins...they look so cute and vintage!…” read »
- on “Something Different in Ear Rings”:
“Very clever, LRC! You'd never know that these were bails. And they do come in…” read »
on “Wildcat Beads”:“Wow that is awesome!…” read »
- on “Something Different in Ear Rings”:
“Wow LRC - you are so right. Thank you.…” read »
- on “Carnelian and Lace.”:
“Jogi, this is really pretty. I agree with Beady- love the carnelian ! And love the…” read »
on “Something Different in Ear Rings”:“Further research.... You can get SP steel jump rings and chains as well as SP pewter…” read »
- on “Something Different in Ear Rings”:
“Thanks LRC - I didn't know if I was right or not but I looked it…” read »
- on “Something Different in Ear Rings”:
“BLE, the jump rings are silver plated brass. They were so stiff I assumed they…” read »
- on “Something Different in Ear Rings”:
“Thanks for the comments everyone. BLE, I just assumed the jump rings were stainless because they…” read »
- on “Arctic Peaches”:
“Thanks Jogi - a lovely design.…” read »
- on “Something Different in Ear Rings”:
“Nice pieces!…” read »
- on “Arctic Peaches”:
“BLE, No, it is not heavy. However, had I done an entire around the neck…” read »
- on “The Days Grow Long”:
“Thanks sweetjane and Fresh Baked. I like the idea of pinning it to a hat.…” read »
- on “Carnelian and Lace.”:
“Wow Jogi - So lovely. I really like the way the 2 strands pass over each…” read »
- on “Blues and Greens on Leather.”:
“Yeah - the colors are wonderful together. Very nice.…” read »
- on “Pick up Sticks!”:
“Beautiful necklace Jogi. Love the black and blues together. Love all the ways it can be…” read »
- on “Arctic Peaches”:
“Jogi - This is so pretty. The Greek Pueblo Rondeles are beautiful. Love your design.…” read »
- on “Dangling Pumpkins!”:
“Love your pumpkin earrings. The square wire looks outstanding. Lovely Jogi.…” read »
on “Dangling Pumpkins!”:“Super cute!…” read »
- on “Something Different in Ear Rings”:
“These would be so fun to wear. I especially like the tiny blue ones.…” read »
- on “Something Different in Ear Rings”:
“Great earrings. Very fun designs. I agree - very creative. Didn't know you could put silver…” read »
- on “Fun with felt balls”:
“Your Christmas shenanigans sound like so much fun. Everyone will love the earrings. And the angels…” read »
- on “Just When You Thought You'd Seen Enough...More Orange”:
“Great monochromatic pieces. The neclace is just wonderful. I could never get enough of your orange…” read »
- on ““Isn’t she lovely “”:
“No phonics back then, was there? yes, there was puff the cat! Jane always had to…” read »
- on “Just When You Thought You'd Seen Enough...More Orange”:
“Beautiful Jane! I love the orang pendant and PH bail. He copper stuff is so distinctive!…” read »
