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Designs by Elaina at Lima
Tile Bead Stretch Bracelets
I love how colorful & fun these enamel tile beads are! The color combos you can come up with are endless, and once you get the hang of it, they're...
After the Rain Necklace
Inspired by the Pantone colors of the year- Ultimate Gray & Illuminating- I paired labradorite with yellow opal and added some pops of color here &...
Sunrise Necklace
I love these new multi-color wood resin pieces- the color combos are so fun! For this design, I paired the focal with citrine & moonstone for a...
Wildflower Fields Necklace
For this design, I paired amethyst & turquoise with tourmaline to create this layered necklace. I love how the colors ended up looking together &...
Mood Bead Choker
When I first saw these new mood beads, I instantly knew that I wanted to make a simple choker with them- inspired by the 90's trend! For this...
Braided Seed Bead Bracelet
I always get excited when we get in a new batch of seed beads- I love thinking of new designs to create with them! For this bracelet, I simply...
Water's Edge Necklace
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...
Deck the Halls Necklace
For this design, I used Czech glass, seed beads, and gold hematite to create this focal necklace. I love the colors of the Czech glass- they really...
Sparkling Snow Necklace Set
This week, I had gift-giving in mind! By spending approx. $20 on materials, you can create four unique, simple, and budget friendly designs-perfect...
Frozen Tundra Necklace
I was really excited to design with these new hand-woven focal links- I love the color combos & they remind me of snowflakes, making it the perfect...
Holiday Blend Necklace Set
Inspired by the holidays, I used Czech glass melons, seed beads, gemstones, and gold accents to create this festive set!
Caribbean Christmas Necklace
I love the beachy vibe these fanned tassels give off! I paired this one with hemp, chain, and gold accents to create a long-length necklace.
A Star is Born Necklace
I love the simplicity of this necklace & how quick & easy it is to make. It looks great with any outfit, and with the cost of supplies being under...
Belle Vie Earrings
For these earrings, I attached tiny clusters of labradorite & seed beads above a moonstone charm inside of a gypsy hoop. I love the uniqueness of...
Sundance Necklace
For this design, I used a mix of moonstone, turquoise, and hessonite along with gold accents & microsuede cord to create this simple, layered...
Lotus Flower Necklace
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
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...
Paradise Found Earrings
These earrings are super quick & easy to put together-making them perfect for gift giving! I love the colors of this new recycled glass along with...
Tiny Treasures Necklace
I've always loved charm necklaces- they're unique & customizable, and a great way to personalize a gift for someone (or yourself!). For this...
Gemstone & Acetate Pendant Necklace
To make a fun & unique focal, I simply used super glue to attach a gemstone to an acetate coin. For these necklaces, I used peach moonstone & rock...
Chatter
on “New year”:“I don't see anything!…” read »
on “Window sun catcher curtain”:“Ahhhhhh, I'm just old enough that I was raised by sorta hippie parents. And this reminds…” read »
on “All We Need Is Love”:“Thanks to all for your lovely comments!…” read »
- on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:
“Thanks for all of your great comments!! I continue to talk to my ex-boyfriend...even though sometimes…” read »
on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:“'is' not 'if' That's what I get for not proofreading!…” read »
- on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:
“So much goodness with all those multiple layers wound together. The different sizes & textures…” read »
- on “Beach bronze”:
“These are lovely! All the elements work perfectly together. Great work!
…” read » - on “Window sun catcher curtain”:
“Love, love, love this!! I still have my snowflake frame to decorate, but I will…” read »
- on “Window sun catcher curtain”:
“This is a great idea! Your window looks very cheerful, pretty and inviting.…” read »
on “Window sun catcher curtain”:“I’m going to start on one now cause I love this idea so much. Looks wonderful.…” read »
on “Window sun catcher curtain”:“I love the term orphan beads. I call my accumulated bead soup. This is such a…” read »
- on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:
“Oh how I love the blues, the copper, and the design. Its lovely.…” read »
- on “A New Life”:
“Both necklaces are fun & inspiring! Lately, I've also been collecting more than creating, especially…” read »
on “Beach bronze”:“Your unusual color pairing is what makes these earrings standout!…” read »
- on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:
“While the colors are a gorgeous mix, the copper toggle clasp really caught my attention! …” read »
on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:“Love the colors in this, Jane!…” read »
on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:“I love this!…” read »
- on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:
“Copper and aqua tones, very lovely.…” read »
- on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:
“So much going on here! Love the way you pull it all together. Thank…” read »
- on “A New Life”:
“I have old beading mags too. I love revisiting some of my favorites in them.…” read »
on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:“Well your multitasking skills are really good ....It came out really nice ...I actually love it…” read »
- on “Beach bronze”:
“I like your sideways use of coral. Nice earrings.…” read »
- on “Window sun catcher curtain”:
“I love the stained glass effect.…” read »
- on “Saturday Night Bracelet”:
“It's not that this speaks highly of my multi tasking skills...it says a lot of why…” read »
- on “Beach bronze”:
“Just beautiful, I miss the beach so much.... the pink reminds me of a tropical…” read »
- on “Window sun catcher curtain”:
“Oh, happy day when the sun shines through these little sparkles! Wonderful use of orphan beads.…” read »
- on “A New Life”:
“Melody...that's the toggle clasp...it was so pretty I used it as a focal. When I feel…” read »
- on “A New Life”:
“Well said! Both are pretty, but I love the leaf necklace!…” read »
- on “Window sun catcher curtain”:
“Great idea, looks so pretty!…” read »
- on “All We Need Is Love”:
“Yes !! You definitely did it justice !! This is absolutely gorgeous!!…” read »
- on “A New Life”:
“I just always love your creativity !! Love both designs and I adore that owl !!…” read »
- on “A New Life”:
“Whenever I check out Lima Beads, and that's often, I always hope you will have posted…” read »
- on “All We Need Is Love”:
“Sari U.....I'm pretty sure it was a one of a kind thing...but you could request a…” read »
- on “All We Need Is Love”:
“This is beautiful and meaningful...I love the way you have put it all together. The focal…” read »
on “A deliberate act”:“Well spoken. And, I love that first pair with the garnets.…” read »
- on “All We Need Is Love”:
“"Love"-ly,, Jane!!!…” read »
on “All We Need Is Love”:“Beautiful, sweetjane. Love the combination of white and silver spacers. And the pendant is so sweet…” read »
- on “All We Need Is Love”:
“This is great! Love the focal and it's message. I especially like the creative…” read »
- on “All We Need Is Love”:
“I can see why you were drawn to this pendant...so timely! I’m also a huge…” read »
- on “All We Need Is Love”:
“Jane, I'd been thinking the other day how I'm looking forward to what ya'll come up…” read »
