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Designs by Andrea at Lima
Seed Bead Stackable Rings
These are cute little rings that will use up your leftover seed beads. I used our tiny charms to embellish the rings which added movement and sparkle.
Modern Flower Pots
I created these modern pots for gift giving and to spruce up my garden. You can personalize them by using your favorite colors and embellishments.
Summer Festival Necklace
I just really love to mix enamel chains, the colors make me happy. I personalized this necklace with a freshwater pearl and a stainless letter...
Summer Festival Earrings
I love this colorful enamel chain and it looks great paired with the enamel teardrop focals.
Sunburst Bracelet
I wanted to mix a few colorful chains together to create a fun summer bracelet and show off the colorful enamel teardrop. You could even make this...
Tide Pool Earrings
I wanted to show a simple design that was elegant. The sparkling ring and the blue-green enamel are elegant together. I gave you silver and gold...
Lotus with Spiraled Hemp Necklace
I thought it was fitting to pair the natural walnut wood focal with hemp. This is a simple statement necklace for everyday wear. The half hitch...
Tropical Leaf Earrings
I imagine myself wearing these earrings with a sundress or tank top this summer. These earrings are approximately 3" in length, you could use less...
Open Teardrop Earrings
I really liked the combination of recycled glass and wood. I used crystal recycled glass because that's what I had at home, but you could use your...
Beach Bungalow Bracelet
Recycled glass is a summer must have. These eye-catching bright colors are so fun to mix with gemstones. This bracelet will add a pop of color to...
Deserted Beach Necklace
I wanted to design an elegant summer necklace, I love the gold and sapphire blue colors together. The shells and African brass add beautiful...
Paradise Found Choker
Cowrie shells are always a hot summer trend, I have been noticing this choker style necklace with cowries at stores and on celebrities in magazines.
Summer Daydream Bracelet
Once the holidays are over, I automatically start thinking about summer vacation. There is always a desperate search for sun when you live in...
Festival Fringe Earrings
The fringe focals are fun, light-weight, and durable. I love the bright red combined with the gold accents.
Gilded Tibetan Bracelet
I enjoy adding Tibetan focals into a design, they have worldly look about them. The classic blue lapis and gold embellishments enhance each other.
Rocky Mountain Trails Necklace
I have been noticing necklaces at the stores have to toggle clasp just above the pendant, so i thought I would try it. I really like how this...
Fun Acetate Earrings
There are so many combinations you can try it acetate, it looks great paired with metal, cork, or gemstones. These are just a few examples, to...
Half Circle Acetate Earrings
I found that Nunn design has metal components that work perfectly with the new acetate half circle pieces. I love the juxtaposition of metal and...
Modern Love Necklace
I wanted to use Czech glass teardrops in a design and I lied how they filled the space of the arch focal. This is a cool and modern design for...
Rapture of Love Bracelet
I love to stack bracelets, so this is my start to creating a cute bracelet bundle. I will be creating 2 more to stack with this. This bracelet is...
Chatter
on “Stones of Remembrances”:“Thanks, Beady. You can wear it as a necklace, but it is a Tibetan Buddhist prayer…” read »
- on “Turquoise Magnesite Drop”:
“You create such beautiful pieces. Love the turquoise magnesite drop. Great necklace for the summer.…” read »
on “Stones of Remembrances”:“Beautiful necklace for Memorial Day. The poppy jasper beads are beautiful. Love it, Bev.…” read »
- on “Tibetan Inspiration”:
“Love this colorful necklace. Using a heavy bead as a focal makes for a nice drape.…” read »
- on “Serenity”:
“Very pretty design and colors. Love the stones, the pendant (showy and lovely) and the little…” read »
- on “Tibetan Inspiration”:
“Thanks, K! I agree with you that it is heavy. Thankfully the beads I paired with…” read »
- on “Serenity”:
“Thanks, K! The faceted beads are the Blue Apatite.…” read »
on “Golden Treasures”:“That is such a unique and interesting focal. You've picked real beauties to go with it.…” read »
- on “Baby Blues”:
“Aw,this is such a cute necklace. The little hearts are so sweet.…” read »
- on “Shimmery shell”:
“Beautiful set! That necklace focal is wonderful! I especially like the spiral. It really draws the…” read »
on “Serenity”:“These are really pretty stones. I love blue as well. Nice focal. Looks like a few…” read »
- on “Tibetan Inspiration”:
“I really like this one Bev. I bought a couple of those Tibetan beads at least…” read »
- on “Orecchini Sarah”:
“Thanks Crystal. There are at least 3 ways of bezeling these Rivolis. Using superduos is one…” read »
- on “Luhuanus Everlasting”:
“Thanks, Crystal Canary!…” read »
- on “Pearls and leather lariat”:
“Thanks, Beady!…” read »
- on “Pearl and leather bracelet”:
“Thanks ladies!…” read »
- on “Stone of Hope”:
“Thank you, Mahala!…” read »
- on “Dragon Blood”:
“Thank you, Crystal Canary!…” read »
- on “Golden Treasures”:
“To all of you my thanks! Pam - are you thinking of blue stones with your…” read »
- on “Baby Blues”:
“To all of you my thanks!…” read »
on “Golden Treasures”:“Very elegant design using all the different shades of pearls with that unique gold focal. It…” read »
- on “Baby Blues”:
“Love the tiny hearts spread across the front! They look nice with the blue apatite…” read »
- on “Shimmery shell”:
“Lovely set!
…” read » - on “Orecchini Sarah”:
“What a beautiful pair of earrings! I'm so sorry to hear about your frustration over…” read »
- on “Dragon Blood”:
“I do see the alternating color of wire on the wrapped links in your chain--what a…” read »
- on “All zipped up...and no place to go.”:
“Beautiful Becca.…” read »
- on “Orecchini Sarah”:
“Great find KR - so unusual and a nice size. Yeah - I know who Sarah…” read »
on “All zipped up...and no place to go.”:“Beautiful! Wear it with your bath robe. Why not? You'll look mah-vellous dah-ling.…” read »
on “Baby Blues”:“The apatite seems to glow! I can see why you fell for them. Love the…” read »
- on “Shimmery shell”:
“Beautiful in its simplicity of design. The shell focal is gorgeous!…” read »
on “Golden Treasures”:“So beautiful and sunny looking! I have the same focal in Antique Silver but haven't…” read »
- on “Baby Blues”:
“Beautiful plus!!! I love the colors together and it is certainly my style.…” read »
- on “Shimmery shell”:
“This is a beautiful set to wear to work, shopping, the beach and then out to…” read »
- on “Orecchini Sarah”:
“Good morning all. Thanks for the kind words. Oh BLE, I meant to comment about the…” read »
on “Orecchini Sarah”:“These are so regal looking.…” read »
- on “Golden Treasures”:
“Such a pretty necklace Bev. So warm - like the sun. And the focal is so…” read »
- on “Baby Blues”:
“The rose gold hearts look great with the apatite beads. Wonderful necklace.…” read »
- on “Shimmery shell”:
“Beautiful RF - the shell focal is so pretty with the little curlicue. Love the starfish…” read »
- on “Orecchini Sarah”:
“Beautiful KR - Wonderful beadwork around the rivolis even the backs. Some projects require many startovers…” read »
- on “Golden Treasures”:
“You find or create the most interesting focal. The design on this one and the shape…” read »
