Fun with Beads

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Fun with Beads

March 14, 2014 by adaisygarden

One of the things I enjoy making for gifts
is beaded jewelry…

This is a set I made for a friend.
She likes chunky bracelets
so I decided to make her a set of three bracelets
that she can wear together.
(I love these colors, too!)

Note…
I decided in early December of last year,
that I’d work on 2-3 Christmas gifts every month.
That way, I’d still have fun making personal gifts
and not be stressed out by Christmas.

This (below) is one of the trioo:

It goes fast!
I made the bracelets on elastic beading cord
which you can get at any craft store
for around $2 a roll (each roll has many yards).

Most of the beads I use are glass
so they feel great when you’re wearing them!!

These square beads are fun.
They didn’t need much… I just used some
small round spacers to separate them.
It gives the bracelet a touch of class. 🙂

These are my favorite…
They sparkle!
They look like crystals,
catching all the light.

This is the “trio”.
I think my friend will like it.

I usually put a pretty ribbon around them
and place them in a nice box.
All ready for Christmas!

Here’s a second gift set I made…
This one in pretty pink!

These were fun to make!
I hope they’ll bring joy
to the recipients as well!

Happy Crafting!

Daisy

Posted in Crafts, Gifts | Tagged Beads, Gifts, Jewelry | 10 Comments

10 Responses

on March 14, 2014 at 3:12 pm | Reply quilt32

These are all so pretty- the colors are just gorgeous.
Lillian
- on March 15, 2014 at 4:48 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  Thanks, Lillian! It’s fun and actually, you might even say “therapeutic” for me…. when I’m doing these, I’m so focused that I forget about everything and just have fun with it.
on March 14, 2014 at 5:38 pm | Reply heavenlyraindrops

Pretty. I love how you balance the colors.
- on March 15, 2014 at 4:48 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  Thanks so much!
on March 14, 2014 at 8:43 pm | Reply Debbie

These are just gorgeous. . .you inspire me! I’m working on bracelets too, but trying to make my own beads out of polymer clay. Not turning out as good as yours! Haha! Thanks for sharing!
- on March 15, 2014 at 4:50 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  I’ve never tried making the beads… I just love how the glass beads feel. I have seen others who make their own, and they are also very pretty.
on March 16, 2014 at 1:27 am | Reply Rhonda Sittig

Cool Daisy– the one with the turquoise square beads is my favorite– they’re beautiful. Was your friend surprised? I’ll bed she loved them!
on April 9, 2014 at 10:56 am | Reply Rhonda Sittig

Missing you Daisy!
- on April 12, 2014 at 12:39 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  Thank you, Rhonda!! You always encourage me 🙂
  It means a lot. Thanks for taking the time.
on April 14, 2014 at 9:06 pm | Reply cheeseacresfarm

You are so creative!