designing lots of bracelets

 a big challenge from john bead

create a bracelet for each of the different czech glass bead pillow boxes

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above one of my favorite, using aluminum wire 12 and 18 ga 

also from john bead

lampbead inspiration

 awhile ago i found some wonderful lampbeads at the john bead outlet

i finally got a chance to use them

 and as always one thing leads to several more!

last minute gifts

making some last minute gifts for christmas

everyone needs a little something sparkly for the holidays

one pattern, three ways

so simple and so addictive!

i couldn't stop at one!

more on the way

making it big, necklace that is

not long ago,

john bead outlet had a sale on these wonderful bezels

buy 2 get 10 free

its always good to have a stash on hand 

for when an idea hits you

i also pick ups a variety of crosses at bead dynasty

going through my stash i also found some acrylic flowers

which look great with the necklace below

more skull jewelry

as always, one thing leads to another and another

i enjoyed the last 2 necklaces so much and had some leftover

skulls and just had to make more

searching through my stash i found a fun skull cameo and lava beads

combined with red pearls and metal  

i like the look

(below)

i also found a cross which i filled with resin clay

 and added some howlite and turquoise

chain reaction

it always starts with one little thing which sends me down a path to making a ton more

these little skulls i found at the john bead outlet

they matched perfectly with my leftover howllite

a bit of chain and some nylon coated wire

after wearing it out, a few friends wanted one of there own

which lead me to several more

i love this one below

what to do with a mixed bag of beads

on my last visit to the john bead outlet 

i found these mixed bags of beads for only $7.68

it didn't take long before i designed several necklaces

and have ideas for a few more,

just hope they have some left if stock 

driftwood jewelry

switching things up a bit

a few years ago i collected at ton of driftwood

and finally got a chance to set it all out and 

find just the right pieces to create some wonderful pieces

above, some red coral with pearls

below , using abalone shells, wire , beads and pearls

pearl and howlite necklace

i've been enjoying working with howlite

i like the irregular shapes and the contrast with the pearls

mixed bags of beads

 with so many beads in my stash its still nice to have some pick out a selection for you

Laura, at the John Bead Outlet has a great eye for this and makes some great mixed bags

and once in a while i get lucky enough to be there at the right time and score a few

above, a combo of pearls and wood beads

(i threw in the smaller ones)

and below, a combination i would have never have picked out

but something appealed to me when i saw it so .........

since they where both on sale for 50% off 

why not try them both

turquoise inspiration

last  weekends sale at the john bead outlet

got me buying stones i normally couldn't afford

but with 50 percent off , how could i resist

below just a few samples of what i purchased

playing around with different combos and

finally something sparked

something a little different for me

i think i will enjoy this new style

 

all that's gold

something special for my friend

 

love working with the Czech glass bead mixed box 

gold gravel from john bead

happy valentines

what could be easier than having all your beads picked out for you

these great Czech mixed boxes are perfect for any project

they come in 12 different color palettes

cant wait to try them all!

 

 

 

 

heart necklace and earings

how easy can it get

ceramic heart beads  found at the john bead outlet for $3

a little wire , a splash of red and a few jewelry findings

 

 

getting ready for valentines day

 red is my favorite color and working with wire is another favorite

so putting the two together is easy

 

working with pinks is not my typical color palette

when I saw these mixed vials from at the john bead outlet

I knew I would love the end results

 

 

 

 

cascading wire necklace

 getting ready for my classes this Wednesday at the John Bead Outlet

(also available November 30th)

check out the class list here 

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all you need is a few feet of 26 or 28 gauge wire

and a small assortment of beads

and in no time you will have this beautiful necklace

and will want to make them for all the women on your Christmas list one