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Designs by Elaina at Lima
North Pole Felt Trivet
These felt pieces are great for creating endless holiday projects! This festive trivet would make a great centerpiece on your table. It can be made...
Bronzed Daisy Bracelet
These Czech Glass Daisy buttons are a great focal element for any design. I think the gold and carnelian really make the daisy focal stand out....
Floral Lattice Statement Necklace
For this statement necklace, I used a mix of Czech glass, seed beads, and agate tubes to create a unique design that'll make any outfit stand out!
Emerald Ombre Necklace
For this statement necklace, I used green & seafoam agate in a variety of sizes to create an ombre pattern.
Beaded Geometric Drop Earrings
These beaded focals are great for making quick, simple designs. For these earrings, I attached two focals together and added charms.
Dreaming of a Pastel Christmas Earrings
These focal dangle earrings are a great easy-to-make gift idea, or festive accessory for holiday outfits! The pastel colors go great together, and...
Dreaming of a Pastel Christmas Bracelet
For this bracelet, I drew out a geometric pattern, made bead links in the same order, and attached the links to wire. I love these colors together,...
Gilded Amazonite Drop Earrings
By wire wrapping crystals and the amazonite teardrop in the center of these gold frames, you can make unique & trendy earrings that really stand out!
Arctic Treasure Necklace
I think the gold chain used in this necklace really makes the amazonite stand out, and the assorted cluster of beads in the center adds a nice pop...
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.
Chatter
on “Moonstone Bracelet”:“KR - I walked away from my computer for a few minutes and when I came…” read »
- on “Leopardskin Jasper Necklace and Earrings”:
“It IS fun to go through your stash KR. This one wasn't very time consuming though.…” read »
on “Leopardskin Jasper Necklace and Earrings”:“I noticed that you are getting a lot of pieces done lately. And you've been doing…” read »
- on “Colored Sprinkles”:
“Thanks so much everyone. KR - The stitch is called prismatic Right angle Weave (PRAW). I…” read »
- on “Polygons with Peanut Pearls”:
“It's great when you can find a use for the stuff you thought was just clutter.…” read »
- on “A SNOWFLAKE OBISIDIAN”:
“Love the stones. Very pretty.…” read »
- on “Colored Sprinkles”:
“These colors go so well together. What kind of tubular stitch is this? These seed bead…” read »
on “Joie de Vivre”:“Thank you - !…” read »
on “A SNOWFLAKE OBISIDIAN”:“keep on beading. its good therapy…” read »
on “Colored Sprinkles”:“Really nice how the colors all seem to melt into each other and your chose of…” read »
on “A SNOWFLAKE OBISIDIAN”:“Hi …” read »
- on “A SNOWFLAKE OBISIDIAN”:
“Beautiful stones and nice design HH.…” read »
on “A SNOWFLAKE OBISIDIAN”:“Beautiful! I bought a box of gemstone samples at our local museum when I was…” read »
- on “Colored Sprinkles”:
“Wowzers!!!! This is gorgeous! The colors are so well thought out.…” read »
on “Button Challenge”:“Love your creation! I posted my design 6 years ago from buttons I inherited from…” read »
on “North Pole Felt Trivet”:“This is so lovely!…” read »
- on “Bronzed Daisy Bracelet”:
“Elaina - What a fun use of a button. And great colors too.…” read »
- on “Joie de Vivre”:
“Thanks to all for your gracious comments!!…” read »
- on “Poufy Pips in Brown and Peach”:
“Thanks LRC. Great to see you're back. Hope you had a lovely, happy Thanksgiving.…” read »
- on “"Baby, It's Cold Outside"”:
“Thank you LRC and kye.…” read »
on “Button Challenge”:“Button, button, who has the button? Obviously you have the button and a whole bunch…” read »
- on “Floral Lattice Statement Necklace”:
“A truly elegant design with great color and style.…” read »
- on “Poufy Pips in Brown and Peach”:
“It may have been luck but you placed the pips perfectly. Some times taking a…” read »
- on “Joie de Vivre”:
“GREAT design and a joyful use of color. Love the combination of elements.…” read »
- on “Adirondack Necklace Set with Moose”:
“Beautiful bead work! Great color and design. Love the cute little moose.…” read »
- on “Mermaid Cuff”:
“Ditto to all of the above comments. Excellent design and use of color.…” read »
- on “Emerald Ombre Necklace”:
“Love, love, love your emerald ombre necklace. Fantastic use of color!…” read »
- on “Pearlie Pendant”:
“Three cheers for Bling! Your wire work on the pendant is so smooth and graceful it…” read »
- on “"Baby, It's Cold Outside"”:
“BLE, that snow flake pendant is exquisite! You do the most unique and beautiful…” read »
- on “Rhyolite Point”:
“Sweet Jane, Rhyolite is one of my favorite stones. It is a perfect stone for autumn…” read »
- on “Button Challenge”:
“Very cool! Great use of buttons!…” read »
on “Button Challenge”:“Thank you, all! This would be a great way to showcase all those heirloom buttons…” read »
on “Floral Lattice Statement Necklace”:“Wow! This is so beautiful! It looks so great on. I'm glad you posted a photo…” read »
- on “North Pole Felt Trivet”:
“This is so adorable!…” read »
on “Bronzed Daisy Bracelet”:“A statement maker. Colour is great.…” read »
- on “Button Challenge”:
“This is a marvelous idea for those of us that have a button box from family…” read »
- on “Floral Lattice Statement Necklace”:
“Elaina, this is definitely a statement necklace! I can see mouths drop open when you…” read »
- on “Bronzed Daisy Bracelet”:
“I would never have thought to use one of the new beads as a focal to…” read »
- on “North Pole Felt Trivet”:
“What a cute trivet to have for Christmas festivities or to give as Christmas gifts for…” read »
