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Designs by Andrea at Lima
Witches Brew Bracelet
This design is full of hocus pocus! I created this bracelet with large hole Czech glass beads, 3' leather cord and a tassel (resembling a witches...
Wicked Hands Earrings
I love these skeleton hands, I thought they would make a festive pair of simple earrings.
Night Terror Earrings
I wanted to create a pair of holiday earrings that I would actually wear. I kept it simple and shimmery while adding a small spooky element. Bonus,...
Wild Side Earrings
I love leopard print and I finally found the chance to use these cheetah teardrops! They look amazing layered with the cork. These simple earrings...
Gilded Gypsy Earrings
I was so excited to find that the acetatae coin I have been wanting to use in a design fit into the cut-out of this earring perfectly! It adds a...
Feather Cork Earrings
I love these cork feathers, with just twist they come to life. They add wonderful movement and texture while creating a boho vibe.
Desert Dreams Bracelet
I wanted to use the new microsuede which is the perfect neutral backdrop for the sparkling raspberry beads, brass, and woven focal I used.
Groovy Rattan Earrings
These earrings are mixed media at its best. I love the rattan paired with the colorful acetate, they are so right for each other!
Coconut Palms Necklace
I love how the coconut beads and the rattan ring together create a larger focal. I had to add a pop of color with the turquoise enamel chain. This...
Black Lip Shell Cameo Necklace
I wanted to show a couple of ways to use this cabochon. I used a Vintaj filigree flower to frame it and I also show you a macrame net.
Carved Feather with Hemp Bail
I wanted to create an earthy centerpiece for my necklace by using hemp to create a bail. I loved how it turned out, you could also use waxed cord.
Copacabana Anklet
You find anklets to be one of the big summer trends. I used bright color African dogun rings and playful chains to match. This anklet is...
Emerald Sands Earrings
These earrings just glow! The tropical green combined with the gold adds a bit of elegance. You could use any of your fave recycled glass colors.
Woven Tahiti Bracelet
This woven focal is the perfect summer embellishment when combined with the wood and resin teardrop. This could also be a fun anklet.
Sedona Dreams Necklace
This necklace is mixed with a unique combination of pink tourmaline, African beads, and sparkling fire polished beads. This is a simple necklace...
Indigo Sun Necklace
I wanted to show an example of mixing different colors and shapes of wood and resin components together.
Twilight Acetate Earrings
I love the shapes and colors together in this earring design. Simple, beachy... perfect!
Modern Drop Earrings
From the sparkle of the Czech glass to the pops of pink, these earrings have a unique style that you will want to wear everyday.
Boho Fringe Earrings
These fringe focals are amazing! I liked the pairing of the drip ear wires with the black lip shell.
Golden Cowrie Earrings
African beads add the perfect pattern and organic shape to these earrings. Cowrie shells create a summer vibe.
Chatter
on “Cynthia V. Scranton”:“Very pretty and looks like lace at first glance!…” read »
on “Pick up Sticks!”:“Thanks everyone! I don't have many stick beads but I think I really like them,…” read »
- on “Wildcat Beads”:
“You inspire me with your copper work! I envy the ease with which you do…” read »
on “Flashback to the 50's”:“This is so eye-catching, certainly a statement piece.…” read »
- on “Pick up Sticks!”:
“It looks great every way and adapts to a different style each time;so cool.…” read »
on “Flashback to the 50's”:“Thank you all so much. I couldn't stop laughing. He's probably right - I should undo…” read »
- on “Cynthia V. Scranton”:
“Lovely collar necklace. Great design.…” read »
on “Cynthia V. Scranton”:“You must have incredible patience! So intricate.…” read »
on “Cynthia V. Scranton”:“Wow, this is beautiful. At first I thought it was a chainmail necklace but then…” read »
on “Arctic Peaches”:“Jogi, this is an amazing and beautiful necklace. I love it.…” read »
- on “Flashback to the 50's”:
“Beady, your necklace is beautiful. I remember Woolworths too. I told my mother that I wanted…” read »
- on “Flashback to the 50's”:
“This is lovely and I love the way you have used the drop beads. (My…” read »
- on “Flashback to the 50's”:
“Lucinda -You two are hilarious! He usually is so supportive:) This is beautiful, I really like…” read »
- on “Flashback to the 50's”:
“Well I think it's gorgeous! Of course I was around during the 50s and my…” read »
on “Flashback to the 50's”:“Wow! He's so lucky you have a great sense of humor! I have very fond…” read »
- on “Dangling Pumpkins!”:
“Love the curly vines on top of these pumpkins...they look so cute and vintage!…” read »
- on “Something Different in Ear Rings”:
“Very clever, LRC! You'd never know that these were bails. And they do come in…” read »
on “Wildcat Beads”:“Wow that is awesome!…” read »
- on “Something Different in Ear Rings”:
“Wow LRC - you are so right. Thank you.…” read »
- on “Carnelian and Lace.”:
“Jogi, this is really pretty. I agree with Beady- love the carnelian ! And love the…” read »
on “Something Different in Ear Rings”:“Further research.... You can get SP steel jump rings and chains as well as SP pewter…” read »
- on “Something Different in Ear Rings”:
“Thanks LRC - I didn't know if I was right or not but I looked it…” read »
- on “Something Different in Ear Rings”:
“BLE, the jump rings are silver plated brass. They were so stiff I assumed they…” read »
- on “Something Different in Ear Rings”:
“Thanks for the comments everyone. BLE, I just assumed the jump rings were stainless because they…” read »
- on “Arctic Peaches”:
“Thanks Jogi - a lovely design.…” read »
- on “Something Different in Ear Rings”:
“Nice pieces!…” read »
- on “Arctic Peaches”:
“BLE, No, it is not heavy. However, had I done an entire around the neck…” read »
- on “The Days Grow Long”:
“Thanks sweetjane and Fresh Baked. I like the idea of pinning it to a hat.…” read »
- on “Carnelian and Lace.”:
“Wow Jogi - So lovely. I really like the way the 2 strands pass over each…” read »
- on “Blues and Greens on Leather.”:
“Yeah - the colors are wonderful together. Very nice.…” read »
- on “Pick up Sticks!”:
“Beautiful necklace Jogi. Love the black and blues together. Love all the ways it can be…” read »
- on “Arctic Peaches”:
“Jogi - This is so pretty. The Greek Pueblo Rondeles are beautiful. Love your design.…” read »
- on “Dangling Pumpkins!”:
“Love your pumpkin earrings. The square wire looks outstanding. Lovely Jogi.…” read »
on “Dangling Pumpkins!”:“Super cute!…” read »
- on “Something Different in Ear Rings”:
“These would be so fun to wear. I especially like the tiny blue ones.…” read »
- on “Something Different in Ear Rings”:
“Great earrings. Very fun designs. I agree - very creative. Didn't know you could put silver…” read »
- on “Fun with felt balls”:
“Your Christmas shenanigans sound like so much fun. Everyone will love the earrings. And the angels…” read »
- on “Just When You Thought You'd Seen Enough...More Orange”:
“Great monochromatic pieces. The neclace is just wonderful. I could never get enough of your orange…” read »
- on ““Isn’t she lovely “”:
“No phonics back then, was there? yes, there was puff the cat! Jane always had to…” read »
- on “Just When You Thought You'd Seen Enough...More Orange”:
“Beautiful Jane! I love the orang pendant and PH bail. He copper stuff is so distinctive!…” read »
