Make a bracelet from a bead strand! Aren’t some of those mixed-bead strands at the craft store irresistible?! Ever thought it would be a great bracelet or necklace just as it is? We have! Well there’s no reason why you can’t turn that bead strand into a gorgeous piece of jewelry. It’s as easy as bead stringing, and we’ll show…
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Every now and then, we find a single bead that is so special, it demands to be featured on its own. When Kitty spotted this faceted Labradorite briolette at a bead show a while back, she knew it would make a stunning pendant. The deep color and fire in the gemstone made it irresistible! She decided to set it off…
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This timeless beaded necklace is so wearable, you’re going to put it into heavy rotation! Pair it with a flouncy blouse for a feminine look that says, “let’s go out to dinner!” Or use it to dress up your favorite jeans and t-shirt for movie night. The secret is in the clear and silver-gray color scheme of the crystals and…
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Kitty spotted a pair of plain gold earrings at the craft store that she knew we could dress up in a flash. They already had the earring wires attached and everything! So we created a vertical bar down the center of each oval out of wire, and we beaded the wire with Delica seed beads and gemstone briolettes. So pretty…
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When it comes to gemstones, Labradorite is our absolute favorite! Each bead is unique with a fiery shimmer that gives it a mystical quality. Labradorites come in gorgeous neutrals from light grays and blues to deep navys and greens. No wonder we have trays and trays of this gorgeous gemstone! This Labradorite Gemstone and Copper Beaded Necklace is a simple…
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