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Designs by Andrea at Lima
Autumn Blossom Rings
I love these intricate handwoven flowers and how they conform perfectly around my finger. This is a fun way to use them, plus you can easily make...
Lotus Meditation Necklace
This necklace is simple but full of meaning. Lotus is a symbol for rebirth and regeneration and the Chakra gemstone strand can be used for balance...
Chakra Wire-Wrapped Earrings & Bracelet Set
I wanted to use the teardrop focals in an interesting way. I liked the hammered textured element of the teardrops. I thought a wire-wrapped design...
Electric Cheetah Necklace
I was walking through the warehouse and the Petrified Wooden Jasper teardrop caught my eye. I love the patterns and earthy tones of this gemstone....
Falling Leaves Earrings
I felt fall vibes when I looked at these gilded openwork acetate leaves. They are a perfect fit for earrings because they are so light-weight. I...
Honu Bracelet Set
I have always been enamoured by sea turtles. Sea turtles have been around for 100 million years! So of course I wanted to use the Recycled Glass...
Bohemian Love Necklace
I think earthy natural cords accentuate the beauty of the Porcelain and African saucer large hole beads.This is a cool, short necklace that looks...
Gilded Paradise Bracelet
I really liked the look of several types of gemstone nuggets mixed together, so I decided to create a funky mix of layered bracelets. I used some...
Marrakesh Earrings
These earrings are an example to show you how you can mix together our new line of findings.
Ocean Blossom Earrings
I was in the mood for blues this week. I love the etched finish on the Czech Glass Hibiscus Flowers and the Table Cut Czech Glass beads add some...
Flower Fidget Necklace
I wanted to use this matte gold organic pendant for a wire wrapping project. I thought the new hibiscus flower was a fun touch, plus it spins on...
Beach Vibes Necklace
I was drawn to the gorgeous Pink Opal Teardrop this week. The soft pinks inspired me to use shell and Job's Tears which are gray hued with touches...
Island Coconut Necklace
I am in love the green turquoise hues and the unique shape of the Brazil Amazonite Faceted Diamonds. I paired them with coconut and African Trade...
Rustic Cowgirl Necklace
This is a simple necklace full of texture from all of the different shapes of beads. Plus, the teal leather cord make the antique silver beads pop!...
Rustic Cowgirl Earrings
The antique silver focals are just the right size for earrings. They have beautifully detailed patterns, I love the filigree focal and its...
Dancing in Twilight Earrings
I love sparkling druzy! I like them in earring designs because they catch the light and sparkle when I move. Plus, they have a cool modern vibe to...
Pearlescent Wood & Resin Earrings
I wanted to show these wood and resin focals as earrings. They have a beautiful pearlescent shimmer that flashes in the sunlight.These have a fun,...
Blue Tides Necklace
I wanted to create a summer design using blue tones and the abalone fit the design perfectly. This is a quick and simple design - a great addition...
Desert Palm Earrings
I made these because I loved the green onyx links with the tortoise shell colored wood and resin hoops. I will definitely be wearing these this...
Ocean Breeze Bracelet
The combination of the rich brown leather cord with the pop of turquoise is my fave. The turquoise magnesite rondelles have a large hole which...
Chatter
on “The Last One”:“I also love them the way they are...but often, when I'm not sure of a design,…” read »
on “Sea Drake necklace”:“A very elegant sea snake. The colors are lovely.…” read »
on “Sea Drake necklace”:“I really love this one. So many lovely beads, such luscious colors! Stunning design!…” read »
on “Don’t make this mistake”:“I LOVE the new beads!!! They turned out so beautifully. I hope that you love them…” read »
on “Self Closing Bracelet with Dragonfly”:“Oohhh I really like this. Your rope stitches are so beautiful and I bet this rolls…” read »
- on “The Last One”:
“I agree. These are great the way they are.…” read »
on “The Last One”:“These are great LRC! I wouldn't change a thing, sometimes the first take is the best…” read »
on “Self Closing Bracelet with Dragonfly”:“Thanks everyone. This one was fun. Especially the photos. That faucet hasn't been operational in…” read »
- on “Self Closing Bracelet with Dragonfly”:
“Love your bracelet Beady! everything about it, the dragonfly is the perfect touch. The colors…” read »
- on “Autumn is Here!”:
“Thanks for the information Beadaholic1 ! much appreciated, and I still keep going back to…” read »
on “The Last One”:“I agree with th others- they look awesome just the way they are . I love…” read »
- on “Self Closing Bracelet with Dragonfly”:
“Beady, I agree with everyone- it’s a beautiful bracelet- the colors are great and will a…” read »
on “The Last One”:“These are great just as they are. The findings really flash the light. Simple designs are…” read »
- on “Self Closing Bracelet with Dragonfly”:
“I love brackets. This is great one. All the little dangly stuff makes it extra flashy.…” read »
on “Self Closing Bracelet with Dragonfly”:“I agree with LRC!…” read »
- on “The Last One”:
“I love the twisted wire and the bead. I can imagine wearing these on a…” read »
on “Self Closing Bracelet with Dragonfly”:“Great design and a gorgeous color combination. The bright yellow bead and the dragonfly are…” read »
- on “Earth Sky Dragon”:
“The first thing that caught my eye was the colors in the necklace and how gorgeous…” read »
on “The Last One”:“I bet these swing well and catch the light just enough to be interesting. Really like…” read »
- on “Earth Sky Dragon”:
“I am blushing. . . .the tiles were a thing at Michael's a few years ago.…” read »
- on “The Last One”:
“Excellent design! I think that these are nice as is! Sometimes the minimalist approach…” read »
- on “Blue Sky and Garden Green”:
“Beautiful blue and green truly enhanced by your marvelous chainmaille. Great color, wonderful design, fantastic…” read »
on “Honu Bracelet Set”:“Andrea, your design is darling and I love it. It recalls memories of our vacations on…” read »
- on “The Last One”:
“LRC - I believe the sparseness highlights the beautiful beads. They really stand out. This is…” read »
- on “Blue Sky and Garden Green”:
“Thank you for the sweet comments. I appreciate your feedback. Green Zebra there are 3 Quartz…” read »
- on “Earth Sky Dragon”:
“I agree with everyone. Beautiful focal brought all together with such interesting beads - from wood…” read »
- on “Blue Sky and Garden Green”:
“A wonderful reminder of spring and summer for the coming seasons. I love it. The…” read »
- on “An Exotic Pair”:
“I can see why you had to buy the chandeliers. And your design with the carnelian…” read »
- on “Earth Sky Dragon”:
“Wow! Wow! Wow! Everything about this post is fantastic. The necklace itself and the presentation are…” read »
- on “An Exotic Pair”:
“Another pair of beautiful earrings! Definitely remind me of the Middle East. The dog bone spacers…” read »
- on “Chandeliers and Vintage Glass”:
“Oh wow! What beautiful earrings. Both are fantastic. But those silk glass ones are exquisite! I…” read »
- on “Bird Is The Word”:
“Beautiful! You always make the prettiest earrings. I'm getting more and more into "simple" designs. It's…” read »
- on “Earth Sky Dragon”:
“So incredibly cool, I love that dragon. I also like the surface the necklace is on,…” read »
- on “Blue Sky and Garden Green”:
“Kye, your wirework is so great, I like how you surrounded those Blue Quartz rectangles (it…” read »
- on “Hawk Spirit”:
“Thanks Kye!…” read »
- on “Hawk Spirit”:
“Wow! What a bracelet! That focal is so awesome. I especially like the way you used…” read »
- on “Don’t make this mistake”:
“Wow how interesting. You know I like all three variations even the "mistakes". It makes me…” read »
- on “Don’t make this mistake”:
“" there no mistakes, only solutions" and clearly you worked through your adversity - quite successfully!…” read »
- on “Don’t make this mistake”:
“Thanks so much for sharing Robin, a friend says to me often "there are…” read »
on “Earth Sky Dragon”:“What a great necklace! It definately has the feel of both 'earth & sky".…” read »
