I am an avid beader, during my downtime from shopping/hounding. While it can be an expensive hobby, when I priced out what it took to create the Mothers Day gifts for DM & DMIL, it was far less expensive, and more personal for me to create something for them, using some of the beads I had on hand.
For DM, I used glass-based pearls in amethyst and wood beads in bleached beige, separated by some copper spacers. It's simple - but I like the look of the wood and the pearls. Fresh, simple, and classic.
For DMIL, she's an earth-tones fan through and through, and with her coloring - the effect is stunning. Here I paired some dark wood beads, the same copper spacers, and some lampwork glass beads in dark brown.
I'll finish off this gift by creating some matching earrings and voila - simpel easy gift, under $5! What I didn't take a picture of is the necklace I liked too much to give away. That one will go in my personal collection....
Since I'm not a mom, tell me what you think: would you like this gift for Mothers Day?
For DM, I used glass-based pearls in amethyst and wood beads in bleached beige, separated by some copper spacers. It's simple - but I like the look of the wood and the pearls. Fresh, simple, and classic.
For DMIL, she's an earth-tones fan through and through, and with her coloring - the effect is stunning. Here I paired some dark wood beads, the same copper spacers, and some lampwork glass beads in dark brown.
I'll finish off this gift by creating some matching earrings and voila - simpel easy gift, under $5! What I didn't take a picture of is the necklace I liked too much to give away. That one will go in my personal collection....
Since I'm not a mom, tell me what you think: would you like this gift for Mothers Day?
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I think that they are beautiful. And they are so personal which is great. Any mom would love those for Mother's Day. Honestly anything that is personal I love (photo gifts, handmade stuff).
Those are beautiful! And since you made them, they gift is even more heartfelt. You are so talented, Annie! Have a great weekend!
Absolutely! They are fabulous. In fact my mom made some bracelets a few years ago and gave them to me and my sister as mothers day gifts.
Those are gorgeous! I've poked around the beading displays at Michaels, but everything is so pricey so I haven't started anything yet. I guess its kind of like scrapbooking - once you have a lot of base supplies, you can pick up extras for cheap.
Tiffany, Amanda, & Central: Thank you!! I love designing jewelry.
Frugalsuz - If you want some basic supplies, give me an idea of what kind of colors/projects you want to do and I can send you some beads to get started with.
These are perfect! Let me tell you that one of the most special gifts I got for Kaydi's birth was a bracelet my friend Debbie made for me with the kid's name on it. I wear it to every special occasion now and I think of the love that she put into it. It's PRICELESS! The Moms will love these!
BTW, thanks for posting my button in your sidebar! You are sooo sweet! :)
Thanks, Jaycie - I sometimes wonder if I'm being a bit too frugal (a.k.a. cheap) by making the gifts. It's great hearing about it from another point of view!
Oh that's so sweet! I really don't even know where to start. Could you give me an idea of what kind of tools/supplies a beginner would need? I've been feeling the urge to go poke around Michaels lately anyway...
Wow, very nice! I would love a gift like that for mother's day. You're very talented :o)
These are beautiful! I would love either one them for Mothers' Day, a birthday, just about any holiday!
Thanks Amiyrah & Precious!