I recently took a Forging Copper Jewelry class at our local Mixxer space where I made these earrings. I've always wanted to learn how to work with metal and this was an easy way to dip my toes into that world. It was a good experience!
I cut the shapes from copper sheeting and added texture with a hammer. I see all sorts of possibilities with that simple technique. I love how these turned out!
I stitched up a pair of earrings to coordinate with the Cup of Pearls Bracelet that I made earlier this year. The link to the Potomac Beads tutorial is in that post. I used one of the main pearl motifs along with part of the clasp to create my earrings. (There is another tutorial by Potomac by the same name, but the design is different, so I chose this route)
It makes very pretty earrings!
I made a pair of earrings today to match the Forget Me Not Bracelet that I created earlier this year. You can see that post here. I used one of the flower motifs and then added a simple seed bead loop so I could attach a jump ring.
Here's another necklace and earrings set that I made this week! I followed the Daisy Chain Necklace tutorial by Potomac Beads. I really love this one!
It's such a pretty design. I plan to make a matching bracelet once I get more of the lighter color of DropDuo beads.
I made a coordinating pair of earrings using the bottom motif and simply adding a small seed bead loop to the top so I could connect a jump ring.
I can see this design in many colorways, so I definitely need to add more DropDuos to my stash!
I finished making this lovely necklace yesterday. It was made following the Rendezvous Necklace tutorial by Potomac Beads. I also created a pair of earrings to match.
I just adore the soft colors in this necklace, not to mention the crystal sparkle!
For the earrings, I used a quartz bead with the two colors of seed beads from the necklace and then added additional crystal dangles to the bottom. Easy and quick!
I made another bracelet this week following the San Fran Twisted bracelet tutorial by Potomac Beads. I used their suggested color combination, except for changing out the color of the RounDuo beads.
It's a fun and very simple design to make!
Here is the second bracelet that I made last month. I followed the Don't Stop Growing Bracelet tutorial by Potomac Beads on Youtube. I absolutely loved the lavender colorway and had to make it for myself!
Isn't that a gorgeous design? My only issue with it is the visible thread on the sides of the RounDuo beads, so next time I would choose to use a gray thread instead of white.
This bracelet also uses a Czech cup button for the clasp. It looks complicated, but the tutorial was easy to follow. Check back to see the last bracelet tomorrow!
I've made three bracelets in the last month. I was gone most of March to visit family and help out with my newest little grandson, so I took projects with me that didn't require many tools. I've had the supplies to make this bracelet for well over a year. It was super easy to make! I followed the Forget Me Not Bracelet tutorial from Potomac Beads on Youtube.
I actually made it twice, because I made a mistake the first time. I left out the leaf detail between flowers in one spot. Although it wasn't super noticeable, I knew it would bother me every time I wore the bracelet, so I chose to remake it.
The bracelet has a simple button closure using a gold Czech cup button. This design would look so pretty in other colors!
I'll post the other bracelets over the next two days. My goal this year is to make all the jewelry projects that I've kitted up for myself. The beads are in labeled bags and ready to go. I just need to do them!
I made these fun ghost earrings today. There are a few small flaws, because it was my first time trying to do this stitch, but they turned out adorable. I started making them initially several days ago using the supplies I had on hand. That attempt ended in disaster when I could no longer get my needle through the seed beads. Can I just say that thread type matters? Today I started again after getting some One-G thread and this time I succeeded. They are a simple design, but it did take me about 4-1/2 hours to complete the pair.
They are so so cute! I followed a tutorial on Youtube by Beauty Beads Land that was posted five months ago. I had promised to make them for my daughter for Halloween, but ended up doing a theatrical production at the last minute that took up a lot of my time, so it never happened. She'll wear them any time of year so better late than never! She loves them!
I made another bracelet this week following the Black Eye Susan Bracelet tutorial by Potomac Beads. I used the same colorway as the original design. It's unique because the button clasp is incorporated into the bracelet focal.
It looks really cool on the wrist. Unfortunately, my button doesn't lie entirely flat because I reinforced the thread several times and it's a bit stiff underneath. Oops. I still consider myself a beginner when it comes to beadweaving projects. The tutorial was easy to follow though. The bracelet has a nice drape except for the button area.
The bracelet is a bright pop of sunshine on a very dreary, rainy day here and now I can check one more jewelry project off my list! I've had this one sitting around for a while.
I made the Queen of Hearts bracelet by Potomac Beads this week. The video tutorial was easy to follow and the design was a quick make. I bought the beads for this ages ago, so it was very satisfying to get this done. Just in time for Valentine's Day! I also created a matching pair of earrings using one of the motifs from the bracelet. I love the subtle hearts formed by the DropDuo beads.
The bracelet has a simple clasp using a Czech tablecut button. It's such a pretty one too!
Obviously, the original Queen of Hearts bracelet is in Valentine colors, but it would look lovely in other combinations as well. I need to get more colors of the DropDuo and RounDuo beads for sure!
I also made this Zion Necklace last week. It's a super easy design. I received this kit in a Best Bead Box subscription as well. You can find the tutorial here.
I wasn't a fan of the colors at first, but it's actually very pretty stitched up. I will always go for blue goldstone given a choice. I love the necklace though! The thread shows a little more than I would like around the bigger beads, but it's not as noticeable when it's worn.
I got the Potomac Beads box subscription for six months last year and finally decided that I much prefer creating my own "kits" by choosing a design and then buying the beads myself. I barely had enough of the tiny seed beads to finish. I think I have just five or six left. Anyway, I still have two kits from those boxes, but they aren't designs I would ever have chosen, so I keep debating whether or not to make them or just save the beads for something else. It would be good practice, at least, and then I could give the completed necklaces as a gift to someone else. One of these days! :)
I got this Orange Blossoms Necklace kit in a Best Beads box subscription last year. I finally made it last week! It's the most complicated bead weaving project I've ever done and I'm very proud of myself for doing it. I absolutely love the design by Potomac Beads. You can see the video tutorial here.
Isn't it gorgeous? I love the pretty little flowers and definitely need to make this again in other colors. Those tiny drop beads make the cutest petals.
It drapes really nicely on the neck. The tutorial was easy to follow and I highly recommend it.
