The Design Gallery
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Chatter
on “Dangling Leaf”:“Both pieces will be nice for fall! Actually the flower earrings would be great…” read »
on “Folk Art bird”:“I love the folk art bird and you’ve highlighted it so well by pulling together it’s…” read »
- on “Vintage Classic”:
“This does look like a vintage piece. I managed to get 2 of my grandmother's…” read »
- on “Sing a song of sixpence…”:
“Beautiful necklace. I just love the bird on her nest amongst the leaves.…” read »
on “Elizabeth bracelet”:“Another gorgeous piece for your show! I wish I could see your show and all your…” read »
on “Cymbal Sitia Checkerboard Earrings”:“Thanks for sharing these gorgeous earrings. I am so excited to try the Cymbal products…” read »
on “Cymbal Sitia Checkerboard Earrings”:“Thanks for showcasing these beauties!…” read »
on “Cymbal Sitia Checkerboard Earrings”:“Alex, great job on these! I'm so excited about Lima carrying the Cymbal findings. …” read »
on “Susan's Birthday”:“Melody, this is awesome! I love all the colors and playfully put together. I'm…” read »
on “Susan's Birthday”:“Fun, Fun, Fun--I love it! You just can't beat Czech beads for variety, color, &…” read »
- on “Susan's Birthday”:
“Fantastic necklace! The colors would brighten any day. The elements you used are gorgeous…” read »
- on “Pretty Princess”:
“This is so pretty-you did an awesome job and thanks for telling us your save- we…” read »
on “Susan's Birthday”:“I love all these colors together! Very interesting. Your friend will love it. …” read »
on “Pretty Princess”:“Very pretty. Running out of the main beads turned out to be a "happy accident"…” read »
on “Pretty Princess”:“Love the airy feel of the stitching--and what a fantastic save with the beaded chain for…” read »
- on “Pretty Princess”:
“So delicate and beautiful! I like how you finished the back due to running out…” read »
on “Busy Bumble Bees”:“Melody F. Thanks for the information. I only had a small container garden this year and…” read »
- on “Many Gemstones of Fall”:
“Red Jasper is gorgeous stuff. I love what you have done with it. Perfect for the…” read »
on “Cat and Mouse”:“Clever and fun. Are you going to sell this one? I think it would do very…” read »
- on “Sing a song of sixpence…”:
“Beautiful Robin. I love the bird, and the leaves add something special to the design.…” read »
- on “Elizabeth bracelet”:
“I love everything you make, but if it's a blingy thing then I like it even…” read »
on “Folk Art bird”:“I'm always blown away by your artistic work. It seems like it's evolving and getting better…” read »
- on “Morning Has Broken”:
“Another striking focal for your bold and beautiful necklaces.…” read »
- on “Pretty Princess”:
“Good save using the extenders. So many times I have run short of beads while making…” read »
on “Elizabeth bracelet”:“Love the flexibility of different color palettes with this design. Beautiful work!…” read »
- on “Folk Art bird”:
“So much to enjoy in this necklace starting with the amazing focal! You are so…” read »
- on “Morning Has Broken”:
“Love the title as the sunrise colors are perfect with the focal.…” read »
- on “Pretty Princess”:
“Delicate and beautiful!…” read »
- on “Morning Has Broken”:
“Lovely necklace! The two-toned melons really pull this piece together with their golden wash. …” read »
on “Morning Has Broken”:“Beautiful morning colors! The gold washed melon beads are a great selection with the butterfly.…” read »
on “Morning Has Broken”:“dolllady AKA Pam, thank you!…” read »
- on “Morning Has Broken”:
“Robin, thank you! Most of my necklaces are 18- 20 inches. This one is 20 in.…” read »
on “Morning Has Broken”:“What a beautiful necklace! I think this would be a beautiful gift for a mother…” read »
on “Morning Has Broken”:“What a beautiful necklace, Althea! The pearls look awesome with the melon beads. …” read »
- on “Folk Art bird”:
“Wow - such rich colors. And I love the charms at the transition. Lovely necklace!…” read »
on “Elizabeth bracelet”:“I really like the complexity of this bracelet. So different on the inside and outside. Gorgeous.…” read »
- on “Sing a song of sixpence…”:
“Beautiful. Love the twisty leaves and the blackbird. And when the pie was opened.....…” read »
- on “Cat and Mouse”:
“So fun and pretty. Love the beads and the cat charm hanging from the ring of…” read »
on “Many Gemstones of Fall”:“I really like it sweetjane. I think the acorn is perfect for fall.…” read »
- on “Sing a song of sixpence…”:
“Robin, I saw your 'setup' on a posting a while back--awesome! Everything is displayed so…” read »
Easy Breezy Necklace
About this design:
You will barely even know you are wearing this necklace, except when someone stops to compliment you ;) The thread-wrapped beads with a matte mix crystal bead chain and a leather tassel combine to create a carefree, effortless vibe that you should definitely channel!
What you’ll need:
- 2x 18mm thread wrapped beads in complimentary colors
- 2.5' of matte crystal bead chain
- 2x 4" cuts of 20ga-24ga wire
- 1x tassel
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Mar 08, 2018 at 10:16 pm #
Poms Forever aka Donna says:Ali, I miss you when you don’t post. You are my favorite designer. I am a
On Mar 08, 2018 at 10:19 pm #
Poms Forever aka Donna says:Whoa!! Sorry!! I am a fan of your designs for years and I was missing your posts! Thank you Ali, I love this necklace.
On Mar 09, 2018 at 2:38 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:I agree with Donna, you are a great designer. Wish you would put together a design using new beads each week. I love this design. I could see one of the dove gray beads with the chain in place of the peacock.
On Mar 11, 2018 at 7:39 pm #
Kathryn R says:Such a cool necklace!
On Mar 12, 2018 at 10:05 am #
Crystal Canary says:Fun necklace using the new tread wrapped beads & added leather tassel. The Zola chain adds just the right amount of sparkle too.