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Designs on a Budget
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...
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 & Czech glass...
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...
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 friendly...
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...
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 worn...
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 & blue,...
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.
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 necklace...
Sun-Kissed Melon Shamballa Bracelet
by Andrea 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...
Chatter
- Beady Little Eyes on “More Hearts from Nancy”:
“I agree - both bracelets are lovely. Blue hearts are lovely.…” read »
- Beady Little Eyes on “Monstera Set”:
“Lovely monstera set. I agree with Pam - It does resemble a peacock.…” read »
- Beady Little Eyes on “Hummingbird bracelet”:
“Beautiful and sunny. The hummingbird clasp was a perfect choice.…” read »
- Beady Little Eyes on “On an Earring Kick”:
“Fun and colorful. I agree - look like fun to wear.…” read »
- Beady Little Eyes on “Beggers Beads”:
“Lovely, colorful bracelets. I've never used memory wire. Looks like fun.…” read »
- Beady Little Eyes on “Rhyolite”:
“So pretty LRC. I love your home made earwires. So glad to have you back!…” read »
- ppatetoo on “Elissos Earrings”:
“The large patinaed upper brad on the Elliso earrings are shown in the instructions but there…” read »
- Moogie on “Filigree, Turquoise & Lapis”:
“Thanks Lima beader buddies! I really appreciate all your comments. I got into a wireworking phase…” read »
- FromTheBunker on “Fantasy Fuscsia earrings”:
“Thank you all for your kind comments. I am isolated due to illness and think…” read »
- Little Round Chick on “More Hearts from Nancy”:
“Love the color in the first bracelet and the nifty focal in the second one. …” read »
- Crystal Canary on “More Hearts from Nancy”:
“Love the cool, relaxing colors in these bracelets. The material bead & the large PC…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “More Hearts from Nancy”:
“Both bracelets are beautifully colored. The focal on the second bracelet reaches out and grabs…” read »
- sweetjane on “Hummingbird bracelet”:
“Just delightful Althea!! The colors and design are great!…” read »
- Chali-o on “Hummingbird bracelet”:
“bright and beautiful! The clasp takes the show.…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “Beggers Beads”:
“Great pieces to grab & go--they would slip on in a flash. I have a…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “Monstera Set”:
“Delightful set that will draw many compliments!…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “On an Earring Kick”:
“Definitely fun! Love the texture & layers in the designs.
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- Crystal Canary on “Hummingbird bracelet”:
“Flowers, leaves, and hummingbirds all sing-out warmer weather & days spent outside enjoying sunshine & playing…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “Rhyolite”:
“I like how you took the same gemstone & made three different styles of earrings with…” read »
- Melody F on “Fantasy Fuscsia earrings”:
“Saved to my favorites it goes!…” read »
- N thompson on “Hip & free”:
“Those are gorgeous and on trend too! I've marked them as my favorites.…” read »
- Alissa U on “Black Dahlia Necklace”:
“wow! Stunning.…” read »
- FromTheBunker on “Beggers Beads”:
“Love the title! I remember the original bracelets, from India, in the early '70's. Nice!…” read »
- FromTheBunker on “Rhyolite”:
“Rhyolite is my favorite mineral. You found a lovely batch with fantastic patterns. Very nice, simple…” read »
- Alissa U on “Caribbean Christmas Necklace”:
“I’ld happily wear this one - a beaut. But doubt I’ld attempt it. Still mildly phobic…” read »
- Alissa U on “Asymmetrical Drop Earrings”:
“Ooo - like em all but particularly the asymmetric pair!…” read »
- Alissa U on “Collar Necklaces”:
“Ah - as usual your designs grab my attention & seem entirely do-able. Did these go…” read »
- Alissa U on “Collar Necklaces”:
“Are these on a heavier gage memory wire or regular wire or different form that keeps…” read »
- Little Round Chick on “On an Earring Kick”:
“They are a bit funky. They're also bold and bright and would be fun to…” read »
- Little Round Chick on “Monstera Set”:
“Love the bold colors and designs. Should be fun to wear. You are so right…” read »
- Little Round Chick on “Hummingbird bracelet”:
“What a wonderful, bright and sunny bracelet. Spring or summer or any time would be…” read »
- Rocky D on “On an Earring Kick”:
“So funky and fun!…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Monstera Set”:
“This a beautiful set. She I first glanced at the pendant my mind yelled peacocks!…” read »
- sweetjane on “Green Bracelet with a heart”:
“Thanks you all for your support. I have one more bracelet with hearts in it...I…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Hummingbird bracelet”:
“Stunning bracelet! It looks like a sunny spring day. I think we are all waiting…” read »
- sweetjane on “Third Wire Wrapping Class”:
“I love this Melody!! It's just perfect the way it is. I commend you for…” read »
- Althea A on “Back in the swing of things”:
“Thanks, Sweet Jane. Sorry I missed you in my first reply!…” read »
- Althea A on “Back in the swing of things”:
“Thanks so much, Pam, Crystal, and Little Round Chick, for the kind comments.. It’s great to…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Beggers Beads”:
“Love these bracelets! What fun they would be to wear all of them at the…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Rhyolite”:
“These earrings are all great! There are small tweeks between them but how many identical…” read »
