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Designs by Elaina at Lima
Abalone Beach Necklace
For this design, I made a focal using this U-Shaped pendant, Abalone Rounds, and a turquoise spike. This is one of my favorite color combinations,...
Tranquil Falls Necklace
I love the calming, tranquil vibe you get when pairing browns & blues together. I think the Larimar chips go great with the Natural Agate & the...
Mother of Pearl Heart Earrings
For these classic drop earrings, I paired Seafoam Agate & Czech Glass rondelles with these tiny Mother of Pearl hearts. The simplicity of the...
Fairy Garden Anklet Stack
I love the mix of the pastels & bright colors in this anklet stack- of course they can be worn individually, but I think they look great stacked...
Day at the Beach Anklet Stack
For this anklet stack, I used these colorful cowrie shells, seed beads, & crystals. I love the pastel color palette and the shells add a fun,...
Sun Kissed Anklet Stack
For this design, I used a mix of gemstones & African beads to create this fun anklet stack. I love the orange & blue color combination, and the...
Cactus Flower Drop Earrings
For these earrings, I used wire to wrap seed beads around a recycled glass bead. I love the uniqueness of the design- they'll definitely stand out...
Sun Kissed Drop Earrings
For these drop earrings, I paired some of these new African beads with thread wrapped beads. I love all of the colors & textures and the simple,...
Dew Drop Earrings
I love how lightweight & delicate these earrings are! These amazonite drops make a great focal piece, and they go great with the pink beads- which...
Cactus Flower Necklace
I love these super large rondelles- they have a lovely smooth texture- but It was challenging for me to figure out what to design with them. I...
Mermaid's Tears Earrings
These Czech glass mermaids are great for creating a simple & unique pair of earrings, but I wanted to add another element to make them stand out a...
Under The Sea Necklace
I wanted to create a simple necklace to showcase these new Czech glass mermaid beads- I think they look great paired with the crystal chain!
Mermaid Cove Necklace Set
For this necklace, I made the Mermaid bead into a focal by creating a frame using wire with Czech Glass rounds & spacers. I love this...
Treasures of the Sea Necklace
For this design, I used a mix of Czech glass, recycled glass, shells, crystal, and moonstone nuggets to create bead charms for this sea-inspired...
Sari Silk Macramé Plant Hanger
This week I wanted to do something a bit different, so I thought these plant hangers would be a nice change of pace. I've really only seen these...
Kai Necklace
I love the bright colors of these new Czech Glass rounds, so I wanted to design something that would really show them off. I love how the metallic...
Beach Party Necklace
This week I wanted to make something beach-y and colorful, so I thought it would be fun to mix a bunch of my favorite beads & shells to create a...
Point Taken Necklace
This week, I was really excited to design with these cute little gemstone triangles- I think they add a really fun & unique element to this design....
Seed Bead Ladder Cuff Bracelets
I love working with seed beads and trying out new color combinations, so these cuff bracelets are perfect for doing just that! They're very simple...
Serenity Garden Set
This week, I loved these new Czech Glass Hibiscus coins so much that I decided to make a matching set! I think the peach moonstone looks great with...
Chatter
on “Dance of the butterflies”:“Can you give me list of what is needed to create the Dance of Butterflies bracelet. I…” read »
on “California Poppies”:“Thanks so much J Cossin. This one fits her personality - happy and outgoing.…” read »
- on “Scraps Again?”:
“Love it! What guage wire are you usung here?…” read »
- on “Scraps Again?”:
“Love it- great thought out use of scraps!…” read »
on “Bird of Paradise Earrings”:“JC, I love your earrings! They're bright and cheery. I have an idea ( if…” read »
on “California Poppies”:“Wow! Such a beautiful piece of Artwork! Your daughter will absolutely love this! Anyone would be…” read »
- on “Bird of Paradise Earrings”:
“Thank-you fellow beaders! All of your commentary has put an instant smile on my face, and…” read »
on “Bird of Paradise Earrings”:“These remind me of tropical bird of paradise blooms! So much fun! These are…” read »
on “Scraps Again?”:“Wonderful! Beauty from scraps! The beads up the sides look great--they add a unified…” read »
- on “Scraps Again?”:
“Always love reading about designers thinking processes. I agree that sometimes pieces need to sit…” read »
- on “Festival”:
“It’s a party in a necklace! Love the chain you created.…” read »
on “JUMPING HOT JASPER”:“no negative comments my dad just died i will report you to get off my cae…” read »
- on “Scraps Again?”:
“Very nice LRC - those beads are so much fun. Another great design. I love the…” read »
- on “Vintage Ear Rings”:
“Lovely crafting on the earwires. Makes a beautiful set.…” read »
on “Vintage Ear Rings”:“I agree with everyone else. Both pairs of earrings are a perfect match to your necklace.…” read »
- on “Scraps Again?”:
“I love what you're doing with your scraps. Great necklace!…” read »
- on “Copper and Turquoise”:
“LRC- I keep coming back to your necklace- I just love those triangles!…” read »
- on “Festival”:
“Love this necklace! You’ll be able to wear it with so many things! gaea does have…” read »
- on “Vintage Ear Rings”:
“I love this shade of blue! The earrings are perfect!…” read »
- on “Scraps Again?”:
“I like it just the way it is too! And the story is awesome as well.…” read »
on “Scraps Again?”:“I love this piece.…” read »
- on “Vintage Ear Rings”:
“Wonderful earrings to complete an outstanding set!…” read »
- on “Bird of Paradise Earrings”:
“These definitely have that tropical vibe. Beading when you have the chance will help. Maybe…” read »
on “Scraps Again?”:“I think it looks great. It would look cool with some spiral drops on the bottom…” read »
- on “Vintage Ear Rings”:
“Nice earrings to match the necklace. It's nice to have a choice. Your earwires…” read »
- on “California Poppies”:
“Thanks LRC and Becca. It's hard when your children move so far away (even when they're…” read »
- on “Bird of Paradise Earrings”:
“I agree with LRC and CC. Keep creating and have as much fun as you can.…” read »
on “California Poppies”:“Outstanding and such beautiful color choices!…” read »
- on “Rustic Feather Set”:
“Thank you Robin.…” read »
- on “Bird of Paradise Earrings”:
“Your earrings definitely represent a tropical paradise & carefree spirit. Wear them often and dream…” read »
on “Bird of Paradise Earrings”:“Your ear rings are fun and as cute as can be. The first thing I…” read »
- on “Festival”:
“Color, color, color! Love the cheerful pendant and the whole design.…” read »
- on “California Poppies”:
“Gorgeous, instant sunshine. A perfect way to cheer things up during California's June Gloom. …” read »
- on “Festival”:
“Great piece! I love the color pop against the black & gunmetal--you picked perfect beads…” read »
- on “California Poppies”:
“Thanks so much kye.…” read »
- on “Festival”:
“I agree - the beads really enhance the pendant. Lovely design T langhammer. The design and…” read »
- on “A LADIES BEADED BAG 1940 ERA”:
“LOOK BUT NO COMMENTS! PLEASE IM HERE JUST TO SHOW A PIECE OF ARTWORK THATS BEADED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! …” read »
- on “Festival”:
“A very interesting design, and your bead choice is an excellant match to the pendant.…” read »
on “Copper and Turquoise”:“WOW! Very impressive.…” read »
- on “Festival”:
“This is great. The design is so well-balanced - the colors, the chain, the spaces in…” read »
