There are some people with the perfect attitude towards life and work and creative pursuits and when you find them, hold on because you are in for a ride! Lissa fits this bill and despite life handing her a few lemons, she has made a place for herself in the creative world. Lissa was always […]
Adding a wedding bouquet memorial photo charm to your bouquet is the perfect way to include someone you love in your perfect day….even if only in spirit. This entire piece measures approximately 7″ (from closure to bottom of cross). This charm comes with a handmade metal silver wire ring that can be hung around a […]
A Quilt padded Journal, Notebook, Guest Book, which is really a cover and can be used over and over again, as the Notebook/Journal can slip in there. Hand it down as an Heirloom in the future, so many precious uses. Made of vintage lace, from my Great-Grandmother’s hand crocheted standard pillow edges, (think late 1890’s) […]
I would like to introduce you to Sally. Sally is a handmade rag doll from my original design. She stands 12.5 inches (32 cm) tall to the very top of her black and gray bouclé yarn hair. Sally has brown embroidered eyes and a bright pink smile. Sally’s body is tan muslin stuffed with polyester […]
Fairy Princess tutu dress costume with wings and crown. This stunning white fairy princess tutu dress will make your little princess look and feel like a princess wearing this stunning dress! This fairy princess tutu dress is all white and has a white crochet top with white ribbon braided on the front with two pretty […]
This small glass bowl has been hand-painted featuring my rainbow bubble theme, perfect for stashing your keys and loose change, jewelry or serving food. Glass is painted, baked and sprayed with acrylic coating, making it safe for handling and use with food. The design has been drawn on the underside of the bowl to make […]
This lightweight, soft and gentle scarf will cause you a storm of delight at his touch and will be a good accessory for any season. The scarf has a multicolor blue – green fabric and felted part decorative section. This felted part is made of soft merino 18 micron wool dark blue and bright blue […]
Adding a wedding bouquet memorial photo charm to your bouquet is the perfect way to include someone you love in your perfect day….even if only in spirit. This entire piece measures approximately 7.75″ (from closure to bottom of cross). This charm comes with a handmade metal silver wire ring that can be hung around a […]
I like to call this my Mediterranean Sea bracelet. Turquoise glass beads are tightly woven with teal glass seed beads in a soft but intricate bead weaving design. Each seed bead has a subtle gold luster finish for just a bit of depth. This bracelet closes with a silver plated lobster claw clasp. Learn more […]
New Super soft and shiny merino/silk yarn hand dyed with professional acid dyes. – 75% Merino 25% Mulberry Silk – Approx. 400 meters/100 grams – 4 ply Fingering Weight yarn – Colors: Multicolored by intuitions. From primary colors to purples, salmons and more. From soft colors to pastel colors. The photos don’t do justice to […]
Babies need warm feet, but that doesn’t have to be the same old thing! These ice skate booties will keep your baby’s feet toasty warm, will stay on those kicking little feet, and will make everyone smile! They are hand knit from high quality acrylic yarn and have felt “blades.” They are available in traditional […]
Artisan made Lampwork, gemmy Carnelian and Peridot Earrings – “Glorious Sunshine” This is my favorite color! Lovely lampwork hearts by Josephine Wadman accented by gorgeous vibrant carnelian and peridot rondels, and a Czech crystal. Wrapped in sterling silver wire, with sterling ear hooks. Length: 2 inches including the ear hook Will come boxed, wrapped in […]
A toggle-less mobius spiral bracelet made with anodized aluminum and rubber jump rings. The rubber rings allow the bracelet to slide over the hand and return to form on the wrist!
This triangular bottle has been hand-painted to look like a slice of Swiss cheese. It makes a great gift for the cheese-lover in your life, a gag gift for your lactose intolerant friend, or just a fun conversation piece! The glass is painted, baked and sprayed with acrylic coating, making it safe for handling and […]
Adding a wedding bouquet memorial photo charm to your bouquet is the perfect way to include someone you love in your perfect day….even if only in spirit. This entire piece measures approximately 7″ (from closure to bottom of cross). This charm comes with a handmade metal silver wire ring that can be hung around a […]
Super soft, fluffy and shiny new Bluefaced Leicester wool hand dyed with professional acid dyes. – 100% New Bluefaced Leicester superwash – Approx. 400 meters/100 grams – 4 ply Fingering (a little tinner than the old one so I will not say also “sock”) – Colors: Improvised variations of silver gray and mauves in a […]
Orange Ginger Mustache on Cream Background Cup Cozy Mug Hug
This vitrail rainbow bracelet is lightweight and very flexible. You may forget that you’re wearing it, but its sparkle will certainly catch everyone’s eye! It is made with clear pressed glass petal beads with a vitrail finish on one side, fuchsia Swarovski crystals, and a silver plated toggle clasp in a beautiful leaf shape. Additional […]
A quilt padded Journal, Notebook, Guest Book, which is really a cover and can be used over and over again, as the Notebook/Journal can slip in there. Hand it down as an Heirloom in the future, so many precious uses. Made of vintage lace, from my Great-Grandmother’s hand crocheted standard pillow edges, (think late 1890’s) […]
This little box is perfect for keepsakes! Assorted grey and brown buttons and the word “moments” have been firmly adhered to the box and it has been sprayed with acrylic for protection. Dimensions approximately 5.5″x5.5″x1.5″.
Super soft and shiny alpaca/silk yarn hand dyed with professional acid dyes. – 70% Baby Alpaca 30% Mulberry Silk – Approx. 400 meters/100 grams – 4 ply Fingering Weight yarn – Colors: Semi Solid Oxblood brownish deep red with some subtil darker tones. The variations you see on the photos comes from the natural light […]
Adding a wedding bouquet memorial photo charm to your bouquet is the perfect way to include someone you love in your perfect day….even if only in spirit. This entire piece measures 6″ (from closure to bottom of oval charm). The metal oval charm measures approx. 1.5″. This charm comes with a handmade metal silver wire […]
Dichroic Fused Glass Pendant – Wearable Art- “White Iris trimmed in 22kt Gold on a Dichroic Red Background” from our **New** “Scenic Collection Series” **Note** – Chain is for Display Only. If interested in purchasing a chain see our listing under Chains and Cords A “OOAK” High Quality Pendant made to last The Pendant measures […]
Featured Artist Lissa of Spirit Beads Jewelry
There are some people with the perfect attitude towards life and work and creative pursuits and when you find them, hold on because you are in for a ride! Lissa fits this bill and despite life handing her a few lemons, she has made a place for herself in the creative world. Lissa was always […]
I realize that I am about to step out on a limb here, but I really want to know what you think??? According to Webster’s Dictionary, handmade is made with the hands or by using hand tools. Sounds simple enough, but is it? With all the publicity surrounding the extremely successful “handmade” Etsy seller I thought […]
What Does Your Packaging Say About You?
You put so much love and care into your creations and do a little happy dance each and every time you get a sale….now what? You have to pack and ship off that handmade work of art to its new home, but before you do, think like a customer. When you order from Amazon you […]
Anyone else ready to make groundhog stew??? As the winter drags on and we stare longingly out the window at the sunshine wishing for some warmer weather….let me tempt you with a few handmade treasures from Handmade Artists in honor of spring curated by My European Touch.
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