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Designs by Fresh Baked
Customer Care
One thing that my customers often comment on is the great service they receive from artisan jewelry designers. Not only are the pieces one of a...
Components: Copper from the garage, sterling silver, faceted carnelians.
Up-cycled pretty
I was inspired by Khristin’s gorgeous beaded chain....
With a gift of a broken necklace of amethyst stones.
With a gift of a broken necklace of amethyst stones.
Components: Amethyst stones, silver plated wire, silver dollar charm.
Lima treasure
Do you remember Elaina's recent post with these gorgeous pendant stones? I quickly bought a pair and decided to pair them with oxidized copper...
Components: Amazonite and Pyrite mosaic teardrops, copper wire.
Hummingbird Swing
Oh, what to do with leftover beads? How about a sweet hummingbird swing? Or, is it for that garden fairy?
Components: Antiqued copper wire, assorted glass beads, small branch found on a walk.
A deliberate act
I have been feeling quite powerless in light of recent events in our country. I'm not looking to start any conversations about this here, but to...
Components: gold and silver wire, stones, and beads
Quick gift idea
I shared this basic teardrop wire frame recently. Again, so easy to wear and comfortable...but also versatile. I recently gave a friend who had an...
Components: Gold and silver craft wire, various beads and crystals.
What did you say?
I read somewhere that when you photograph earrings, you should tilt them toward one another as if they were in a conversation...talking to each...
Components: Gold craft wire 20 gauge. Various faceted glass beads
Pink Love
I'm in love with these LB African pink opal glass seed beads. They are so luminescent and lovely. After last night's emotional rollercoaster, I...
Components: Pink opal glass seed beads from LB, brass rings, wire, other seed beads, and two Swarovski AB crystals.
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.
Chatter
on “Copper Owl Set”:“I meant this set is absolutely beautiful!!…” read »
- on “Copper Owl Set”:
“Oh my !! This is awesome !! I just adore owls and I too remember years…” read »
on “Customer Care”:“First...I love your earrings...you have a way with making simple yet elegant designs. I've only had…” read »
on “Hummer”:“Hello Kye, The bracelet is stunning! Did you use the peridot nuggets as they were already…” read »
on “Copper Owl Set”:“Congrats CC...your design made Lima Bead's front page …” read »
- on “Second Opinion”:
“Great color, shape, texture mix...love it!…” read »
on “Dressy or Drab?”:“Nothing drab about these. They both have subtle color schemes but the varied bead shapes and…” read »
on “Customer Care”:“These are quite unusual and kind of awesome. I can see why she hated to loose…” read »
- on “Every Bead Has It's Place”:
“Sooner or later every bead in your stash will find a home. That's why you bought…” read »
- on “Lenca Love!”:
“Oh man! What a cool bracelet. So much to admire in this beauty. Leather is the…” read »
- on “Starry Nights”:
“I almost missed these. They are so pretty. The star dangles are a super touch.…” read »
on “Every Bead Has It's Place”:“Unusual color palette for sure, but I love how cohesive it is and the use of…” read »
on “Every Bead Has It's Place”:“This is really cool!!…” read »
- on “Long Earrings”:
“These are great earrings....they are very festive and unique....right up my alley!! I invariably make long…” read »
on “Long Earrings”:“Thanks ladies. Crystal - They are 3 5/8 in long. I'm keeping them because they're so…” read »
on “Lava & Picture Jasper Starred Bracelet”:“I love that you can add essential oils. Great idea as well as a perfect…” read »
- on “The Bird is Back”:
“Nancy...the ribbon is expendable.…” read »
- on “Second Opinion”:
“Thanks to all for your gracious comments!! I haven't decided if I'll put it in my…” read »
- on “The Bird is Back”:
“I really love the Leaf and Yellow design except for the ribbon. I have never really…” read »
on “Second Opinion”:“I really like this especially the textured toggle and the ribbon tassel. Nice, rich colors.…” read »
- on “The Bird is Back”:
“Thanks for all your comments...but...I have to do this one over. The bird doesn't stay centered…” read »
on “Necklace Number Two”:“I hear ya! 1st shot this week, and after the 2nd one, haircut top of the…” read »
- on “Dressy or Drab?”:
“I'm a May baby and I love it! Definitely reminds me of spring and that birthday…” read »
- on “Second Opinion”:
“Love the dark rich colors in this one. And the clasp is perfect too. I love…” read »
- on “The Bird is Back”:
“Another sweet bird from Sweetjane. And he has a branch to perch on. Lots of great…” read »
- on “Dressy or Drab?”:
“I miss checking in for one day and everyone has been so busy. I really like…” read »
- on “Long Earrings”:
“Oh I love long dangly earrings. That's a pretty smart husband you have there. Your skill…” read »
on “Long Earrings”:“Beady, I think using this type of stitching technique for earrings is a very unique idea.…” read »
- on “Second Opinion”:
“This is a gorgeous chunky bracelet! I like how the toggle is a large part…” read »
- on “Braided Charm Wrap Bracelet”:
“This is very cute with the stars & hearts. I like the mixed metals--amazing how…” read »
- on “Lavender Sky Necklace”:
“Oh, I'm in love with those Amethyst nuggets. I like how you used them as…” read »
- on “The Bird is Back”:
“Jane, I just love the yellow & pink in your second necklace. You did a…” read »
- on “Second Opinion”:
“I'm always impressed with your enviable array of unique beads and stones. Love this toggle…” read »
- on “Everything Soochow”:
“Yeah, the link to send private message sends me to the home page too. The…” read »
on “Braided Charm Wrap Bracelet”:“Just what I need! Going to make some bracelets and necklaces for the grandchildren. …” read »
- on “Second Opinion”:
“Another beauty. Nice stones and the toggle is right on.…” read »
- on “Braided Charm Wrap Bracelet”:
“Such a fun bracelet. The tiny charms look great. Some are silver and the others gold.…” read »
- on “Lavender Sky Necklace”:
“Lovely pastels. Love the way you used the seed beads.…” read »
- on “The Bird is Back”:
“Wonderful necklaces. Love the tubular beads with the birdie - so colorful. And the little leaves…” read »
- on “Lenca Love!”:
“Jogi - That's a lovely necklace. I can see why it's your favorite. Crystal - I usually…” read »
