The Design Gallery
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Designs by Rebecca J
The Best Things
This Green Girl pewter heart has the Helen Keller quote "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched, they must...
Starfish Dreams
If the grass is always greener for us humans, do you think starfish want to fly? This is a simple piece together design that can have endless...
Soft Edges Bracelet
My favorite thing about making jewelry is taking unusual, rough or earthy pieces and softening them with elegant elements. I just love the handmade...
Ouch!
While it may not cure your broken heart, you can hammer out your emotions with stamps, punches and mallets when you make this necklace.
Old School
I knew in the 3rd grade, when my mom got her first electric typewriter, and handed her manual Brother down to me, (oops is my age showing) that I...
Hidden Treasures
I just love these vintage looking lockets, and I'm in a real gunmetal phase right now, so when I started experimenting with Gilders Paste, I...
Heartthrob
One of my favorite things about my job is meeting and getting to know our amazing artists! I met Patricia Healey years ago in Tucson and have...
Dusk Filigree Ring
When I started this project, I had been playing with resin for awhile, and I knew I wanted a ring that I could build up. So I chose the 31x23mm...
Chatter
on “Woven Pinch Bead Earrings”:“Looks doable. Saved to my favs. Thanks!…” read »
on “Totally Blessed”:“This is a beautiful piece Jane. Your bead choices compliment the leaf charms and the green…” read »
on “Mermaid Eye Earrings”:“I like this way to connect. They look swingy.…” read »
on “Tiny Trees”:“This is a great technique. It really looks like a decorated tree.…” read »
- on “Woven Pinch Bead Earrings”:
“These are cute. They remind me of quilted ornaments. I think I could actually do…” read »
on “Expressions of Fall”:“Thanks Andrea, Pam and Cuevas, I appreciate your kindness.…” read »
on “Woven Pinch Bead Earrings”:“Ooh, Pam, you're right! Andrea, these earrings are gorgeous, and the instructions are very clear.…” read »
on “Woven Pinch Bead Earrings”:“These earrings are gorgeous! The beads would also make a super matching bracelet.…” read »
on “Tiny Trees”:“I love this idea. I will definitely try this! Merry Christmas!…” read »
on “Tiny Trees”:“Great idea! I have a tree and haven't used it yet. Now I'm toying…” read »
on “Totally Blessed”:“Thanks to all for your comments!! This piece goes to Holly, as she recently painted an…” read »
on “Numinosity goodness”:“Thanks so much all. You inspire me to keep creating.…” read »
on “Tiny Trees”:“So cute. What a great idea. They can keep them forever and put on their own…” read »
on “Totally Blessed”:“Green Man is high in my personal pantheon. That piece resonates with me. I would retire…” read »
on “Snowman earrings”:“The roller bead is a great idea!…” read »
on “Numinosity goodness”:“yes the beads are very striking - but i am equally impressed with your design. The…” read »
on “Tiny Trees”:“Cute ! Looks better with ornaments. Count me as kid since I may need to make…” read »
- on “Mermaid Eye Earrings”:
“These would make super teacher gifts! I would have loved a pair at the beginning…” read »
- on “Snowman earrings”:
“These are darling! I made some many years ago. I found some textured white…” read »
on “Totally Blessed”:“What a gift! You are using the” new stash” well…” read »
- on “Expressions of Fall”:
“Such beautiful creativity amount all …” read »
- on “Expressions of Fall”:
“Such beautiful creativity amount all …” read »
- on “Expressions of Fall”:
“Such beautiful creativity amount all …” read »
- on “Ice Drop Earrings”:
“This bead is so beautiful. I would also make a star post with a Red and…” read »
on “Totally Blessed”:“Both of them are beautiful and your friends will love them.…” read »
on “Tiny Tree Charms”:“Love this idea!…” read »
on “All Heart”:“Thanks Pam. That was the intention of the bracelet….a reminder of love.…” read »
- on “All Heart”:
“Hi Jen, This bracelet does have a fun jingle when you wear it. How sweet that it…” read »
- on “All Heart”:
“Thanks for the kind words Crystal Canary!…” read »
- on “Tiny Tree Charms”:
“How cute. I wish I had some.…” read »
- on “Some More For My Shop”:
“Great bracelets Jane. The one with the elephant charm is my favorite.…” read »
on “More Christmas”:“Thanks you all for your comments!! The pendant in the first necklace is actually Labradorite. And…” read »
- on “Tiny Tree Charms”:
“What a clever idea! I'm going to borrow your idea for some Christmas gifts!…” read »
on “Christmas Earrings”:“Thanks you all for your comments!! These aren't the best photos, I don't think. But...at…” read »
on “Tiny Tree Charms”:“Very clever!…” read »
on “All Heart”:“Love this purely silver design. The differing heart patterns & spiral charms will look super…” read »
- on “Faceted Drop Earrings”:
“I'm intrigued by the shape of the findings.…” read »
- on “More Christmas”:
“I can't say it any better than anyone else. But, I disagree with Debbie. One can…” read »
- on “Numinosity goodness”:
“This is so cool. I saw it the other day and didn't have time to sign…” read »
- on “Christmas Earrings”:
“Jane these are all understated and will compliment many outfits. I really like the Labradorite earrings.…” read »
