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Designs by Elaina at Lima
Blue Lagoon Necklace
For this design, I paired various sizes & shapes of turquoise with amazonite, seed beads, and silver accents to create this long, layered necklace....
Lavender Blossom Drop Earrings
These wood resin focals are perfect for making a quick & easy pair of earrings! I paired a lavender resin focal with Biwa pearl & moonstone coins...
Morse Code Bracelets
For these bracelets, I used the International Morse Code chart to spell out words using seed beads. Spelling out meaningful words or phrases in...
Waikiki Bracelet Stack
I used a mix of freshwater pearls, Czech glass, and seed beads to create this beachy/summer-inspired bracelet stack. I especially love the color...
Peruvian Turquoise Drop Earrings
These earrings are simple, but definitely statement making! I love how the turquoise looks with the antique silver, and how the detail on the...
Czech Glass Earring Party
When I first saw these Czech glass melon teardrops, my first thought was that they would be perfect for earrings. I paired them with gemstones &...
Zen Garden Bracelet Stack
I used a mix of Burma Jade, Goldstone, Turquoise, and Coconut Shell to create this easy-to-wear bracelet stack. I love this natural/earthy color...
Halcyon Days Necklace
For this design, I paired Aquamarine with Fossil Jasper to create this long, layered necklace. I love using this brown & blue color combo in...
Neck Mess Layered Necklace
These necklaces are easy to make & are great for layering together for a statement-making look, or just wearing a couple if you like to keep it...
Braided Charm Wrap Bracelet
I've always loved making friendship bracelets, so this design is inspired by that-only simpler to make! Instead of knotting the cord, I decided to...
Lavender Sky Necklace
Amethyst is one of my favorite gemstones, so I was really excited to design something with these nuggets. I paired them with pink opal, aquamarine,...
Kaleidoscope Necklace
I love a layered look, and I especially love the look of paperclip chain, so for this design I layered a few different styles of chain and added in...
Serenity Garden Necklace
For this design, I paired seed beads with an amazonite drop to create a simple ladder-style necklace.
Sol Dorado Necklace Set
I love these new Czech Glass sun coins- they're perfect for adding a simple focal piece to your designs! For this necklace set, I paired them with...
Kalahari Sunrise Necklace
Lately I've been loving making layered charm necklaces- especially with these new charms we just received! Whether you use one or many, they're a...
Wire Wrapped Amazonite & Pyrite Earrings
These amazonite & pyrite pendants are perfect for making a quick pair of earrings. For this pair, I simply did some wire wrapping at the top &...
Milk & Honey Necklace
I love coming up with new designs for seed beads, and I especially love all of the new colors we just received! For this design, I paired pink,...
Sari Silk Gift Wrap
Just by using sari silk, tassels, and gemstone pendants, you can easily make your gifts stand out! I wrapped these gifts with plain brown Kraft...
Beaded Leather Wrap Bracelet
Inspired by Valentines Day, this wrap bracelet is the perfect accessory to make for yourself, or to give as a gift! I used enough leather cord to...
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...
Chatter
on “It's Raining On The Sun”:“Excellent! These are unique and stylish. I love the earrings.…” read »
- on “Inspired by africa”:
“Kimberly, were the colors already together or did you put them that way? I am…” read »
- on “Yes, I can!”:
“Thank you all, so much! I appreciate your words and I marvel in the universality…” read »
on “Angel”:“Silver and blue would be awesome. Gold with red and green for Christmas. Another gold with…” read »
- on “Angel”:
“I love this beautiful angel. I've never seen anything like it. You should make them in…” read »
on “Yes, I can!”:“This is a stunning bracelet! I would love this as a gift!!!…” read »
on “Fishie Swims with the Sea-d Beads”:“What a sweet piece with such a refreshing vibe! It does look the the fishie…” read »
- on “Yes, I can!”:
“Jogi, you have a great way of highlighting these inspirational focals with all of the colorful…” read »
- on “Inspired by africa”:
“Fantastic piece! Love all the different African beads in this piece! Your use of seed…” read »
on “Angel”:“A lovely thoughtful gift in every way, right down to the easy clasp. She’ll love…” read »
- on “Angel”:
“Kye, I really like the darker wire & jumprings--they add such depth to the piece. …” read »
on “Angel”:“Kye !! Wow this is so so beautiful, I just adore her wings.....your mom will cherish…” read »
- on “Inspired by africa”:
“Thank you ladies so so much !! All your wonderful and supportive comments truly mean so…” read »
- on “Butterfly Bush”:
“Wow, all of you are so encouraging! Thanks for the wonderful comments. Your feedback…” read »
- on “Fishie Swims with the Sea-d Beads”:
“I love this! I love fish so you had me there! Of course the…” read »
on “Inspired by africa”:“What a fun and unique necklace. The design is perfect for the colorful African beads. I'm…” read »
- on “Yes, I can!”:
“Another beautiful and inspirational bracelet. I really like the rustic nature of the ceramic focal mixed…” read »
on “Fishie Swims with the Sea-d Beads”:“Wonderful mix of beads...very aquatic!! plus, the fish lobster is so cute!…” read »
on “Yes, I can!”:“Wonderful mix of elements. I really like how it would work well with everyday jeans and…” read »
- on “Inspired by africa”:
“Oooooh! Oooooooooh! Was all I could think and say for several minutes when I first…” read »
on “Inspired by africa”:“What a fun necklace Kimberly. Love the colors and the African trade beads. And your…” read »
- on “Yes, I can!”:
“Lovely message and beautiful bracelet. Love the little flower beads.…” read »
- on “Fishie Swims with the Sea-d Beads”:
“Thanks so much.…” read »
- on “Inspired by africa”:
“It's encouraging to hear how others have struggled to get back into beading...and overcome it! …” read »
- on “Butterfly Bush”:
“I have always loved the phrase “when pigs fly” so I purchased the Green Girl charm…” read »
- on “Oor Earrings”:
“Love the simplicity and organic look!!…” read »
- on “Yes, I can!”:
“Another great bracelet Jogi!! I know I wouldn't be alive today if it were not for…” read »
- on “Inspired by africa”:
“This is what jewelry making is all about...making fun and happy pieces. This is definitely a…” read »
- on “Fishie Swims with the Sea-d Beads”:
“What could be better than a beautiful necklace with a storyline? It's so much fun following…” read »
- on “Butterfly Bush”:
“CC I just noticed you used stainless steel jump rings. That makes your flower even more…” read »
on “Inspired by africa”:“I love the "chunky" feel of your beautiful necklace! balanced with some delicate open strings.…” read »
- on “Inspired by africa”:
“Very bright and happy. Lots of interesting stuff in here. I especially like the metal bead…” read »
- on “Yes, I can!”:
“These porcelain pieces have been great to work your pieces around. Lots of interesting beads to…” read »
- on “Fishie Swims with the Sea-d Beads”:
“Definitely a sense of the aquatic. I love how you have arranged it asymmetrically with the…” read »
- on “Butterfly Bush”:
“So bright for Spring and with the positive words. The chain mail work adds much interest.…” read »
