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Designs by Andrea at Lima
Lovebird Earrings
I just love these chunky little birds! They are on full display in this simple earring design.
Modern Coin Necklace
This necklace showcases the modern style of the Moss Agate Coin by wire-wrapping it onto the curved focal bead. It's simple, wearable and I love...
Mood Swings Necklace
I created this necklace that will match whatever mood I'm in:)This necklace has interchangeable components. I used lobster clasps on the necklace...
Ocean Feather Necklace
I wanted to show how to use this Gaea bundle in a necklace. I absolutley love her boho style feathers. You could make bracelet & earring set instead.
Abalone Acetate Earrings
I whipped up a couple examples to show how versatile these lighweight acetate focals can be. I added a pearls to the teardrops and then went fringe...
Mixed Metals Necklace
I love mixing different metal finishes together to create a cool modern vibe. I used stainless steel chain for durability and it comes in so many...
Fun with Wood & Resin Focals
I just wanted to make a few quick designs to show off how versatile these components are. I have listed the how to for each design in the step by...
Festive Tree Earrings
The Green Aventurine triangle beads are the perfect shape for a tree! I added some coconut beads for the base and a Czech glass Star to crown the...
Suzy Snowflake Earrings
I love these pretty in pink Etched Snowflake Czech Glass beads. This chilly design can be worn all winter long. I love retro things so of course I...
Xmas Lights Necklace
I thought the bicone Czech glass beads were the perfect shape for Xmas lights. I found these tiny bead caps that finished them off perfectly. I...
Midnight Lagoon Necklace
I decided to use the Cloisonné beads because they accentuate the beautiful blues of the Azurite Crazy Lace Calcite rounds. I wanted to add a modern...
Angel Paws Ornaments
These ceramic ornaments are the perfect way to honor your four-legged friends. Embellish these ornaments with wood beads, felt, hemp, or colorful...
Enchanted Woodland Earrings
I wanted to create a fringy earring style with these earthy seed bead colors. I love Saki etched tubes, they add a unique texture to this look....
Ravenclaw Necklace
Caw, Caw! The ominous raven is always watching with its collection of charms from its nightly ventures. This ceramic bundle by Gaea is handmade...
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...
Chatter
on “Modern Coin Necklace”:“Love this!…” read »
on “Spring Green”:“Your bracelet is beautiful Kye! Isn’t it funny how we can look at our work &…” read »
on “Mood Swings Necklace”:“What a perfectly designed necklace to make it into alternate pieces to fit every mood of…” read »
- on “Modern Coin Necklace”:
“Wow! I love how you put this together. I had to buy one of…” read »
- on “Lovebird Earrings”:
“I love these bird beads! You made them into gorgeous earrings. I could…” read »
on “Mood Swings Necklace”:“I love these! Great design. ☺…” read »
on “More Lost and Found”:“Pam they are hand painted pewter. The same as with the elephant...they did a series of…” read »
- on “More Lost and Found”:
“These are marvelous! I love the colors and the style. Are the shields pewter…” read »
on “Mookaite and and a elephant”:“Nice use of the Czech metallics in the bracelet--their warm tones complement the Mookaite wonderfully. …” read »
on “Mookaite and and a elephant”:“I'm not familiar with Mookaite but love what you made with it. Those elephant earrings are…” read »
- on “Mookaite and and a elephant”:
“Jogi...I didn't patina the leaves...I just poked a hole in them to put the…” read »
on “Mookaite and and a elephant”:“Jane, I like both. The mookaite is just so pretty and I guess that the…” read »
on “Purple bird”:“Thanks everyone for all your lovely comments. I appreciate it!…” read »
on “Spring Green”:“Love the green and copper! When making bracelets, one thing I always have to check is…” read »
- on “Purple bird”:
“I puts thoughts of Spring in my mind! So pretty.…” read »
- on “Mookaite and and a elephant”:
“I’m sitting here in my living room with no power. So I’m viewing your bracelet an…” read »
- on “Mookaite and and a elephant”:
“Very pretty earrings and bracelet. Very inspiring!…” read »
- on “Works Like a Charm”:
“These are both great bracelets! Things about both that draw one in to study them.…” read »
- on “Spring Green”:
“I really like this piece, great job! The colors are so pretty and it is one…” read »
- on “Purple bird”:
“Oh, this is beautiful! I agree, the colors draw you in and your eyes wander…” read »
on “Purple bird”:“I love your choices of colors and shapes.…” read »
on “Spring Green”:“Thank you for the helpful sweet feedback. I guess I'll leave it as is. I can…” read »
- on “Purple bird”:
“Birds and flowers....what could be better! Love the Czech flowers, and the purple bird is great.…” read »
- on “Purple bird”:
“Oh my! This is fantastic. Everything about this post is wonderful. The necklace is a combination…” read »
- on “Spring Green”:
“We), I am not on the fence...I think it's just perfect! Green and Copper are…” read »
- on “Purple bird”:
“I agree with Beady. You are definitely on a roll. I love these nature themed pieces.…” read »
- on “Spring Green”:
“Wonderful bracelet. The wire wrapping is absolutely perfect. Chain mail looks hard to do. The disk…” read »
- on “Purple bird”:
“Beady, no I didn’t do the background- it’s a piece of cardstock (used for scrapbooking).…” read »
on “Purple bird”:“Oh and the background is fabulous. Also done with ranger ink?…” read »
- on “Purple bird”:
“Wow Robin. You're really o0n a roll. I love your nature themed work, There's so much…” read »
- on “Purple bird”:
“Oooh, I love this one! I've been collecting flower beads and bird beads, but haven't…” read »
- on “Purple bird”:
“Crystal, it’s ranger ink brand and then I put a gloss sealer(same brand)on it. The background…” read »
- on “Purple bird”:
“Robin, this is beautiful! The colors draw you in right away. I like the…” read »
- on “Purple bird”:
“Beautiful necklace! The bird and flowers are perfect together.…” read »
- on “Spring Green”:
“Kye, the double wire wrap around the beads is excellent! I'm not sure I've seen…” read »
- on “Mr. BeBe the squirrel”:
“This is one special necklace! Every element combines so well with the others. I…” read »
- on “Some more Vintage etc.”:
“Beautiful bracelets Jane. I think the charm drops on both make them extra special. …” read »
- on “Honeycomb”:
“Love this! Pieces of art that reflect our appreciation for all the hard work the…” read »
- on “Midnight Ruminations”:
“Jogi, I appreciate that you noticed the chatoyant aspect of the Larvikite (& also the Labradorite).…” read »
- on “Spring Green”:
“Beautiful kye. I love the glass beads with the copper accents inside. And your wrapping around…” read »
