Confession - this isn't really number 19, as it's been over two years since I shared one of my bead boxes and have gone through a few since then. But I left off with 18, so here we are.
If you're new around here, let me quickly explain. Basically, I like to keep a supply of jewelry designs at the ready for when I travel, need to sit with a family member, or just need to make some jewelry and don't have the time or inspiration to come up with something new. I stash the components for each design inside a basic plastic craft organizer and call it my Bead Box. Here's a look at what this version looks like.
And, here's a better look at what I've packed into each of the compartments.
1 - You may be able to tell by the number of beads and the button that this is going to be a bright yellow bracelet with some black accents. The Chinese crystal beads in the center will be used to make a loop for the button closure and to separate the other yellow beads.
2 - Obviously, these will become a simple pair of earrings. I'll admit that for some of the earrings in this box, it probably took more time to pack them up and photograph them (then pack them again) than it will be to make them. Ha!
3 - I'm super excited about this pair of earrings. They'll be great for Halloween or really anytime for those who love a little spook. The skull beads will receive a crown of bead caps while the blood-red beads dangle below.
4 - Though there are really only a few types of items here, this necklace will keep me busy for a long while. The wood flower and brass ring, along with several of the beads, will make up the focal for a LONG beaded necklace. I'll use some aged brass-colored wire to connect the beads with wrapped loops.
Soooo....I've already made most of the above pieces (though the necklace is still in the works).
5 - I was encouraged to make more bright, summery pieces, so this one came together with that in mind. I cut wonky circles from brightly-colored tin containers, punched holes, and filed/sanded them before riveting them together. I simply need to add some lemon yellow bellflower beads as dangles to them.
6 - These are the elements for a beaded bracelet with a button and loop closure. I really love this style because it's so easy to put on and take off. It's definitely a favorite design - and one I previously shared in May (OOF!) But they're fun to whip up.
7 - This almost seems like too much for a pair of earrings. And they will likely be a longer pair. I plan to hang the tin pieces inside the rings (after I wrap the pink beads around the rings). These should be stunners, hopefully.
8 - It's not often that I "steal" from another artist. But when I happened upon these little acrylic flowers in my stash, I remembered a super cute bracelet I'd seen from Lorelei Eurto that might be fun to make. We'll see how it comes together.
9 - These are going to be some purple-y, flowery earrings. I don't have my notes in front of me and am now puzzled as to why there are so many jump rings. We'll both have to wait and see!
10 - Honestly...did I really need to pack these? Super simple, pretty earrings are planned.
11 - This necklace is definitely going to be less simple. I completely forgot that I snagged a couple of these spinner hearts from B'Sue's Boutique a few months back. I feel like it doesn't need much more. So, cultured sea glass beads and lots of brass findings are what I grabbed.
12 - I can't wait to pull these cutie earrings together. Granted, I already got a start by adding the tin ovals to the rings, but there's still a little more to do.
13 - Oh heavens, this will just be a simple stacked pair of earrings. But, I need to make the ear wires with the eye pins. So, that'll keep me busy a little longer.
14 - I am just going to WHIZ through some of these designs. I honestly packed this box to take with me when I went out of town and knew that my time would be limited. So, I don't think I was very concerned with how easy some of these are going to. At least I'll have lots of jewelry done quickly!
15 - This is a weird color palette for me. But I think the two larger pieces were sitting near each other in my drawer, so I went with it for a necklace design...we'll see.
16 - I'm actually thrilled to be using some of these acrylic flowers that have been in my stash for a long, long time. I'm hoping to get the little yellow beads (yes, some of the same from my first design) to dangle from the inside of the flowers. Wish me luck!
17 - After so many colorful designs, I decided to finish out this box with a more subtle bracelet. It's just going to be a mix of beads on beading wire.
And, that's it for this box.
If you're interested in seeing the previous ones, here's the long list of them.
Hopefully I'll have the reveal of these designs for you soon.
