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Designs by Andreap at Lima
Honey Bee Earrings
I've always had an admiration for bees. These little pollinators play a very important role taking care of our plants and crops. I'm always excited...
Groovy Blooms Earrings
For these groovy earrings I attached the chain to the clutch so it will sway freely behind the larger flower. I love this style idea, it adds a...
Woodland Mushroom Pendants
This is a unique and whimiscal way to use bead caps. These are perfect for a woodland or Alice in Wonderland themed design. I used Czech glass...
Cosmic Tulip Earrings
For some reason when I looked at the tulip beads I immediately thought long dangly earrings. I wanted them to be fringy but dainty, they turned out...
Spring Blossom Bracelet Set
Spring is right around the corner and I can't be more ready. I used a soft pastel palette of stone green and pink opal. Czech leaves and daisy...
Coastal Catch Earrings
These beachy styles are ready for vacay! Adorable Czech glass shells are the perfect size for embellishing earrings.
Starburst Earrings
These earthy earrings with handmade batiked bone beads and rustic ceramic patina spikes create a modern silhouette that I love.
Aqua Terra Necklace
This necklace is a feast for the eyes. Leather cord, Mali seed beads, and handmade batiked bone beads add unique texture and organic style.
Beachy Pearl Pendant
Pearls fit perfectly into the curve of this rectangle glass pendant. The pearls elevate this glass pendant into an elegant necklace.
Island Calypso Earrings
Shell + tumbled glass = beach vibes! With just these few components you get a high impact design. Easy wire-wrapping adds the perfect finishing touch.
Azure & Abalone Necklace
I love the smooth feel and the sound of the tumbled glass coins hitting together, so I wanted to layer them slightly in this design. The little...
Leather & Brass Necklace
The leather cord makes the brass beads really pop, plus the patina washer creates a cool boho vibe. The strand of brass round beads is perfect for...
Asymmetrical Drop Earrings
I really like the new shapes of African brass and how they play so well together. I wanted share the idea that you can make a pair of earrings more...
Elissos Earrings
I wanted to find a creative way to use the patinaed bail, I loved it paired with the African brass beads.
Mod Fringe Earrings
Long earrings are on trend. These fabulous paddle sets are a blank canvas for you embellish with any type of beads or charms, you could even...
Desert Moon Necklace
I usually see these fringed focals used as earrings, so I decided to try them in a necklace design instead. The fringy paddles frame the neck...
Wood Bead Snowflakes
Let it snow! Create your own Scandinavian-style winter snowflake! The natural beads give an organic vibe that can be displayed all winter....
Shell Button Bracelets
The soft white pearls pair perfectly with the Czech glass spacer beads. I really like this casual elegantance style. Create different patterns or...
Chatter
on “A few Necklaces”:“I love kyanite and agree with K that the first necklace will likely sell. Mother's Day…” read »
on “A few Necklaces”:“I can tell you that if you put this first necklace in your shop it will…” read »
on “Earring Collection”:“It won't let me comment! These are all really cool.…” read »
on “What's Your Mood Ring”:“Really good stuff. Love em…” read »
on “Cosmic Tulip Earrings”:“Thank you!…” read »
on “Groovy Blooms Earrings”:“Thank you all for your kind words!…” read »
on “Earring Collection”:“Oh my! They are all beautiful and unique. The purple hot air balloons would…” read »
on “Purple Bliss”:“Just noticed these. I really like the pendant with all the swirly things at the…” read »
- on “The Earrings & Bracelet in Progress”:
“Nice set. You obviously put a great deal of work into these. I especially like the…” read »
- on “Amethyst Clusters”:
“I like the soft color of these teardrops.…” read »
on “Some New Bracelets”:“Sweetjane bracelets are the best.…” read »
- on “Earring Collection”:
“Beautiful earrings. I'm especially fond of the red ones.…” read »
on “Earring Collection”:“Great use of colors and techniques. I especially like the design of the last pair.…” read »
on “Earring Collection”:“WOW! Absolutely gorgeous earrings! They are all so beautiful it’s hard to pick a favorite but…” read »
on “Some New Bracelets”:“Thanks so much everyone for your comments!! I really love making bracelets!!…” read »
- on “Dragon Necklace”:
“Delightful & original!…” read »
on “Some New Bracelets”:“These are all beautiful!…” read »
on “Dragon Necklace”:“Thank you Moonshan
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“Gorgeous - I’ld happily wear that one ! (Not OCD enough to make one - maybe…” read »
on “Dragon Necklace”:“I absolutely love The Green Dragon!…” read »
- on “Dragon Necklace”:
“I absolutely love The Green Dragon!…” read »
on “Dragon Necklace”:“I absolutely love The Green Dragon!…” read »
on “Dragon Necklace”:“I absolutely love The Green Dragon!…” read »
- on “Dragon Necklace”:
“I absolutely love The Green Dragon!…” read »
- on “Some New Bracelets”:
“The black and white is my favorite. Its gorgeous.…” read »
on “Some New Bracelets”:“Gorgeous bracelets! Each bracelet has its own character, color scheme and outstanding colors.…” read »
- on “Some New Bracelets”:
“Fine collection of bracelets. You make so many of them ... do you do it…” read »
on “Amethyst Clusters”:“Ooooh so pretty! These colors play so well together! Of course they are my favorite…” read »
on “Amethyst Clusters”:“Very versatile ear rings for Spring! The color reminds me of the spring flowers that…” read »
- on “The Earrings & Bracelet in Progress”:
“I agree with Althea, but you are the person seeing it right in front of you…” read »
- on “The Earrings & Bracelet in Progress”:
“I love the earrings and necklace set. I don’t really think that the eye pins are…” read »
- on “Dragon Necklace”:
“I guess it is 'semi' original? I browse thru sites with handcrafted jewelry to get…” read »
- on “Dragon Necklace”:
“I was born in the year of the Dragon so I've always been fond of them.…” read »
- on “Easter Set”:
“What a wonderful whimsical set of bunnies and a novel use of ribbon crimps. I…” read »
- on “Dragon Necklace”:
“This green Dragon will be a great attention grabber!…” read »
- on “Very Green Bracelet”:
“Gorgeous greens. The large nugget could be emerald. It looks very similar to some raw emerald…” read »
on “Very Green Bracelet”:“Thanks to everyone for your comments!! It is a lot of fun making bracelets.…” read »
on “Czech Glass Medley”:“Thank you, nutkitten. This is the bracelet that was featured on the Lima Beads homepage. …” read »
on “Czech Glass Medley”:“Was looking thru and you have some really nice bracelets, this is one of my favorites!…” read »
on “Easter Set”:“Very creative and a unique way to use ribbon clamps.…” read »
