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Fiesta Collection – Black, Gold & Orange, Tassel NecklaceMaterials Needed:Size 6 Toho Seed Beads P471 Galvanized GoldSize 8 Toho Seed Bead P471 Galvanized GoldSize 6 Miyuki Seed Bead # 406F Opaque Orange MatteSize 8 Miyuki Seed Bead # 407FR Op Vermillion Red AB MatteSize 11 Miyuki Seed Bead # 408 Opaque Dark RedTierraCast - 20 x 30mm Stitch Around Teardrop Charm Gold Plated (1) TierraCast Hammertone Dagger Gold Plated (4)Ball and Socket Clasp Gold Plated (1)Macramé Cord S-Lon Medium Bla …

Set of Three Stretch Bracelets – Lush Pink, Neon Candy Stripes & Cowrie ShellMaterials Needed: 6mm Polymer Clay Slice Beads – Candy Stripe Mix (1 Strand)8mm Round Mashan Jade Transparent Hot Pink (dyed) (1 Strand)TierraCast Cube Gold Plated (3)Medium Oval Jump Rings Gold Plated (1)Small Oval Jump Rings Gold Plated (3)2” 24g Gold Filled Head Pin (1) * Option could also use 24g gold plate head pin, or craft wire – This is used to wire wrap the largest cowrie shell.Large Pink Cowrie Shell …

“Sparkling Mermaid Dreams” Kumihimo Necklace  ***Skills needed: beaded kumihimo & wire wrapThese directional magatamas remind me so much of fish scales sparkling in the sun, which gets me to dreaming of beautiful mermaids & dolphins playing in the waves…. summertime in Arizona will do that to you! I am already dreaming of the beach! You could also pick a theme & color palette and use this pattern to make your own work of art. Stringing directional magatamas does take t …

Frosty the Swarovski SnowmanThese fun little guys are perfect to make as gifts for the holidays, who would not smile with Frosty dancing on their ears! There are two different seed bead choices listed below for the scarf, read the names for an instant feeling of nostalgia, but of course you can pick whatever color is appealing to you.Materials Needed:8mm Swarovski Pearls (2)6mm Swarovski Pearls (2)Frosty Top Hat Ear Wires Sterling Silver (1 pair) (or 14K Gold)2” Long 24g, 14k Head Pins Ster …

Frosty Woodland Morning EarringsMaterials Needed: 2.5x4mm Apatite Faceted Rondelles (8)Amoracast – Tree of Life Rooted, Sterling Silver (2)1.5” 24g Sterling Silver Head Pins (6)Flat Ear Wires with Coil, Sterling Silver (1 pair)Drop Length approx. 1”Tools RequiredNeedle Nose PliersRound Nose PliersFlat Nose PliersWire CuttersBead MatSharpieKey Code for Beads: A = ApatiteInstructions on Construction:1. You will work on both earrings at the same time as this helps in sizing. Start by taking a shar …