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Rachael's Wedding Bracelet

Designer: Rebecca Campbell

Published: March 14, 2008

Technique: Stringing

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Rebecca created this beautiful aqua bracelet of pearls and crystals for her sister Rachael's wedding. This multi-strand piece works up very quickly-Rebecca created this "something new" bracelet the morning of the wedding!

 

Flower Girl Barrette

Designer: Michelle Mach

Published: January 4, 2008

Technique: Peyote Stitch

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Customize this pretty barrette to match your flower girl's dress, or make an all white version for the bride. Using peyote stitch, create a base of white iridescent seed beads and edge it with imitation pearls. Then layer several resin flowers on top, adding white beads to the centers of the flowers. This project by the editor of Beading Daily was part of the Beadwork challenge for the February/March 2008 issue.

 

Montée Magic Earrings

Designer: Katherine Schwartzenberger

Published: December 21, 2007

Technique: Stringing, Wirework

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After making dozens of the Montée Magic bracelets (featured in Beadwork, February/March 2008), Katherine realized no ordinary pair of earrings coordinated like she had anticipated. What better way to bring them together than to use the same ring pattern of the bracelet? Using a head pin keeps the shape straight and makes this simple crystal earring quick and easy to finish. Instructions are given for two variations of these party-worthy earrings.

 

Tatted Bridal Necklace and Bracelet Set with Beads

Designer: Esther Trusler

Published: December 3, 2007

Technique: Other

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These elegant, needle tatted accessories will make any bride feel even more special. Needle tatting is a gentle art that can be traced as far back as the 1850s. Some believe that tatting developed from netting and decorative ropework created by sailors and fishermen. Project instructions include a one-page guide on how to do double stitch, rings, and chains. This project is from PieceWork magazine.

 

Filigree Drops

Designer: Jamie Hogsett

Published: August 27, 2007

Technique: Square Stitch, Wirework

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Filigrees with a custom crystal mix called Aquadesiac were the beginning of these dangly earrings. Square-stitched circles using two different colors of crystal are linked to the filigree by yet a third crystal color, resulting in an elegant fashion statement for your ears. This project is from the book, Create Jewelry: Crystals by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett.

 

Champagne Necklace

Designer: Jamie Hogsett

Published: August 6, 2007

Technique: Knotting, Wirework

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Scattered pearls, wrapped with wire to sparkling ribbon, appear to bubble up like champagne in a glass flute. With six tiers of festive streamers, glints of silver, and subtly colored pearls, this bib-style necklace lends a festive air to any occasion. This project originally appeared in the book Create Jewelry: Pearls by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett.

 

Faerie Crown

Designer: Sandi Wiseheart

Published: March 6, 2007

Technique: Wirework

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This faerie crown with tiny wire-wrapped crystal flowers is suitable for a princess of any age. This project, created by the contributing editor of Beading Daily, was part of the Beadwork challenge for January/February 2007.

 

Cinderella 2007

Designer: Sandi Wiseheart

Published: February 5, 2007

Technique: Peyote Stitch, Stringing

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Peyote-stitch "links" connect Swarovski crystal squares in this organza ribbon necklace. Just add a strapless gown and some glass slippers, and let the magic begin! This project, created by the contributing editor of Beading Daily, was part of the January/February 2007 Beadwork challenge.

 

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