Cricket & Abacus
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Imagination gives you wings!!!
On the work table, and coming soon to an Etsy near you!!! Bird of Hope coin, and pewter wing charm on an hombre array of czech glass goodness and silver sizzle … Inscription on reverse reads: “hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul” – emily dickinson
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Sand & Surf
Milky Turquoise and Seafoam Czech glass crullers, paired with genuine Red Creek Jasper semi-precious gemstone rounds on durable nylon beading cord create the perfect balance between land and sea. Trimmed with a sweet beaded dangle and a lovely dragonfly charm, we almost guarantee a soft breeze on your cheek when you wear this one. This […]
Bird in Blue
Picasso-finish turquoise Czech glass beads on durable nylon beading cord in a rich teak, all on premium saddle-colored leather. Accented with a lovely silver dangle; beads by TierraCast, bearing the sentiments, “Love,” “Hope,” and “Joy.” Easily fastens with a gorgeous pewter “Bird of Hope” button from Green Girl Studios. This one is special.
Green Goddess
Green lacy Jasper on Chestnut leather – this is one of my favorite new designs – the outside stones are box-stitched to the leather on durable nylon beading cord in a deep Olivine, then the middle row is stitched on using a fine gauge cord in a light avocado. Finished with a lovely thai silver […]
Purple Reign
Made for a friend’s christening…must get more of these Deco buttons from Rachael of Haute Button… i LOVE how this one came out, and now i have to make one for myself!!!
Marquessa de Cricket
Our beaded leather macramé bracelets can be dressed up or down, worn day or night, and are one-of-a-kind – just like you. They are stunning as a stand-alone statement piece, and are equally as ravishing added to your stack! Each is thoughtfully designed, and carefully handcrafted in our NYC studio. We’ve combined our favorite elements […]
Shield Maiden in Bronze
Great for stacking! Oh-so-soft sand-colored genuine silk threads in a “Bollywood” style macrame and antiqued brass nuggets on bronzed leather. A gorgeous combination of stitches that really shows off the natural color and appeal of the design. This one looks like it could be part of the “Vikings” set this season, especially as we found […]
River Walk
Great for stacking! Robin, Sky, and Sea Green threads in a “Bollywood” style macrame, antiqued silver nuggets, and mottled storm-colored Czech glass all on distressed chocolate leather. A gorgeous combination of stitches that really shows off the natural color and appeal of the design. This one also looks like it might show up on Princess […]
Sweet Nothings
Our newest take on the classic macrame friendship bracelet – a hybrid, as it’s a macrame wrap… accented with a beautiful handmade art button in a Tudor-era design. Chocolate brown knotting cord trimmed with deep bronze Charlotte-cut seed beads, and a bit of rich currant cord for the slide-knot closure. All come together to evoke […]