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Designs by Fresh Baked
The Shy One
Just to show a more modest variation on the Arabesque earring frame...These are 2 1/2 inches long. And more simply decorated. I have to say the...
Components: Silver plated wire and blue glass beads.
Arabesque
A nice little challenge this weekend...to replicate a wire shape I spied on Pinterest. These are a whopping 3 1/2 inches in length. The frames...
Components: Silver plated craft wire and faceted glass beads in two colors of blue.
Trinket Dish
I'm always looking for a little something different to spice up my jewelry displays. Last year it was sun catchers. I saw these decoupage shell...
Components: scallop shell, two coats of mod podge, liquid gold leaf, paper napkin, clear spray sealer
More beat up brass
This ring was pounded and scrubbed to a pretty golden texture. Wired on some seed beads and an amethyst shard for good looks.
Components: Amethyst, seed beads, brass ring, wire, and ball chain
Beaten Up Brass
These earrings started out as dull, dingy brass rings. After hammering and a bit of sand paper scrubbing, they started to look like something I...
Components: brass rings, seed beads, Czech glass, hand made ear wires
Silken Strands
My jewelry making seems to be even more minimalist than usual these days. During the big clean out of the studio, I came across a box of about...
Components: silk cord, various stone, pearls, and beads, metal findings
Simple Stretchy Fun
I'm not tackling anything too difficult these days with jewelry. Just looking for some easy fun with supplies that I already have. I haven't...
Components: Stretch beading cord, seed beads, jump rings, charms
All dressed up and nowhere to go...
Gold plated teardrop frames, various small beads and gemstones, handcrafted ear wires.
Components: I made these five pair of earrings as gifts for the leadership team for our annual Women's Retreat...that would have been held this coming weekend. Sadly, this event was canceled a month ago in light of the current crisis. We did book a weekend next April. Should I save them? April, 2021 seems like such a long time away. I also made four silver sand dollar, pearl, and beach glass necklaces for some special girls in our family for our July trip to Kauai and now that is also likely to be canceled next. It was to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. Feeling a bit down today.
My Corona
So...this piece is the result of a couple of evenings binge watching TV. I 'rediscovered' an old
Tub o' Beads in the closet...you know the $10...
Tub o' Beads in the closet...you know the $10...
Components: Copper wire, glass beads. The etched copper heart pendant was made by me.
Daily Joy
Haven't made anything since this whole crisis started. Until today. Needed to go find some joy. Maybe because I also tried to cut my own hair...
Components: Labradorite stone, brass tag, gold ball chain
Button Challenge
Haven't posted here in awhile. Life, you know...
I was able to continue with some jewelry classes this fall and our teacher usually has a fun...
I was able to continue with some jewelry classes this fall and our teacher usually has a fun...
Components: buttons, carved stone beads, mother of pearl nuggets, waxed linen cord, and toggle clasp.
PMC Playtime
I've been taking a class in PMC and although I gulped at the price of a package of the material, I'm so pleased with the results. And easy to work...
Components: PMC+, necklaces finished with sterling silver chain and findings. Pearl, mystic blue quartz, turquoise, Garnet, and 14k gold filled seashell charms.
Kintsugi
How did I never know about Kintsugi until two weeks ago??? Bumped into it on a FB post by a jewelry maker seeking ideas for repairing a broken...
Components: Broken ceramic plates, sea glass, two part epoxy, gold mica powder.
It’s Nesting Time
Still loving these Lima Czech leaves...so perfect for these sweet little bird nest necklaces.
Components: Czech leaves. flowers, and eggs, copper wire, brass chain with a little metal patina added, tiny bird and butterfly charms.
Sun Catchers, Attention Getters
I made a few of these crystal sun catchers after Christmas last year and kept this idea in my head for this Fall's craft fairs. I thought they...
Components: Odds and ends of beads and components, 18 g. silver plated craft wire. Box of crystal chandelier replacement pieces.
Belt shortage...
What to do when you realize that your decades old belts no longer fit? Turn them into cool, skinny leather bracelets. My belts actually do still...
Components: belt, metal bracelet bars, rivets and snaps.
Minimalist travel jewelry
Traveling lighter and lighter has been a goal of mine for a long time. I pack one carryon suitcase, whether it's for a few days near home or four...
Components: Earwires, beads in metal, pearl, stones, or glass
Not jewelry...but...
So I made a lapel pin for my granddaughter's prom date. Volunteered and had never made one before. I had a very long 3 and 1/2 inch wide strip of...
Components: fabric scraps, tea light, pin back, fabric leaves, glass pearl
Ammonite Slice
I bought this polished ammonite slice about a year ago at a local rock and mineral show. Loved the spiral design and rich colors. Decided its...
Components: Ammonite slice, agates, sterling silver wire, heavy ply brown waxed linen cord
Copper Shield Ring
This copper shield ring was made by cutting a one inch circle from a sheet of textured copper. Sanded, polished and forming into a curved shield...
Components: copper and silver plated wire
Chatter
on “Jungle Picasso Set”:“Thanks everyone!!…” read »
on “Wicked Hands Earrings”:“P Ray the skeleton hands are back on the product list for you to buy! I…” read »
on “Wicked Hands Earrings”:“I want to make the hands earrings but where do I order the hands??? PJ…” read »
on “Triangles”:“Several years ago I was a site supervisor for a YMCA AM/Pm program at a local…” read »
on “The Shy One”:“Nancy, be my guest! Sounds like a lovely combo. If you are using my…” read »
- on “Copper Cloud with Czech Glass Drops”:
“Cutting out the cloud did get a bit tricky in places. I must admit I…” read »
- on “Be still and you’ll know which way to go”:
“Gorgeous design with a wonderful mix of colors and shapes. I love Kingman turquoise and…” read »
- on “Do The Bunny Hop”:
“Great design! Love the colors and the very unique beads.…” read »
- on “Witches Brew Bracelet”:
“A fun bracelet in very appropriate colors for Halloween.…” read »
- on “Wicked Hands Earrings”:
“Well that is just about as spooky as ear rings can get. A fun pair…” read »
- on “The Shy One”:
“Your arabesque is lovely in either size and a really versatile shape. Looks great with…” read »
on “Washed Ashore Necklace Set”:“I really like how the swirl in the mermaid's tail goes with the swirl in the…” read »
on “Do The Bunny Hop”:“LOVE THIS BRACELET, SO ORIGINAL !! Will you be posting components for it, please ?…” read »
- on “Do The Bunny Hop”:
“Candy....I haven't posted it yet....send me a message!…” read »
on “Black Dahlia Necklace”:“Lovely layers of dark, rich colors enhanced by the brilliance of gold. The drops, both…” read »
on “Witches Brew Bracelet”:“Cute!…” read »
- on “Black Dahlia Necklace”:
“Lovely combinations of color and texture!…” read »
- on “Do The Bunny Hop”:
“Looked for it on your website to buy ...…” read »
- on “Do The Bunny Hop”:
“Love this!…” read »
on “Black Dahlia Necklace”:“Beautiful necklace!…” read »
- on “Witches Brew Bracelet”:
“This is cute! I once ate in a pub in Salem, Mass. called The Witches Brew.…” read »
- on “Dark Magic Necklace”:
“I love this necklace! Well done!…” read »
- on “Blue Moon Earrings”:
“Beautiful earrings! There will be a blue moon in October.…” read »
- on “Crystal Skull Drop Earrings”:
“Great earrings!…” read »
- on “Night Terror Earrings”:
“Another one for Halloween! Such fun earrings.…” read »
- on “Wicked Hands Earrings”:
“These are great for Halloween!…” read »
on “Blue Moon Earrings”:“Love these! Your pieces are always outstanding!…” read »
- on “Do The Bunny Hop”:
“Jane- this is a beautiful bracelet for fall - I love all the detail- the bunny…” read »
- on “Do The Bunny Hop”:
“Such rich colors! Love your nature inspired pieces.…” read »
- on “Be still and you’ll know which way to go”:
“So happy for you to be able to show your beautiful jewelry to the public! …” read »
- on “Wicked Hands Earrings”:
“Oh my gosh, Andrea! It looks like you had so much fun!…” read »
- on “Be still and you’ll know which way to go”:
“Wishing you much success!…” read »
on “Do The Bunny Hop”:“She's right. The ceramic beads always seem to be the most interesting. That's why I tried…” read »
- on “Do The Bunny Hop”:
“SJ, you find the most unique & interesting beads. I adore the bunny beads, and…” read »
- on “Be still and you’ll know which way to go”:
“We live near Houston…” read »
- on “Be still and you’ll know which way to go”:
“I've forgotten, are you on the East coast or in the SouthWest?…” read »
- on “Mellow yellow”:
“Most are 20 inches…” read »
- on “Be still and you’ll know which way to go”:
“CC- I have one that’s in the convention center and one in a big church. They…” read »
- on “Be still and you’ll know which way to go”:
“This is lovely, very rich-looking!…” read »
- on “The Shy One”:
“These are even prettier!…” read »
