My Inspiration
I’ve created this page with thanks and gratitude to the artists and designers who have inspired my work and journey. I’ve included links to a few of their projects so they can inspire you, too!
Tracy Proctor from TierraCast
I have been an admirer of Tracy’s work for TierraCast ever since I discovered the TierraCast blog and website! I was so excited when they added their Inspiration page! You can also search their website by component for design suggestions.
One of my favorites of Tracy’s designs are these Mod Brickstitch Pearl Earrings. This design has captured my imagination! I’ve made many in gorgeous colors and with many beads.
Scarab Earrings by Danielle Wickes Jewelry,
Inspired by Mod Brickstitch Earrings by Tracy Proctor of TierraCast
Serenity Earrings, Danielle Wickes Jewelry,
Inspired by Mod Brickstitch Earrings by Tracy Proctor of TierraCast
Early Spring Garden, Jewelry Set, by Danielle Wickes Jewelry,
Earrings Inspired by Mod Brickstitch Earrings by Tracy Proctor of TierraCast
Cynthia Kimura, Cheri Carlson, and Becky Dahl for Artbeads.com
I am endlessly inspired by numerous tutorials from Artbeads.com and their Artbeads Café videos. Cynthia, Cheri, and Becky have published hundreds of designs. They also curate wonderful bead mixes! In the years I have followed them, I have developed into a seed bead artist! My first bead stitches were learned watching Artbeads tutorials. Here are just a few of my favorite Artbeads projects and the pieces they’ve inspired.
Terra Cotta Dawn pattern I have made many of these! My first idea was to create bee bands, because the stitch resembles honeycomb. It’s so fun to make, and I love superduos. I think I have made one in every color!
Island Life Necklace I had fallen head over heels for the gorgeous collection of Grace Lampwork beads Artbeads carries! I was having trouble with ideas for stringing them, so I asked for help during one of Cynthia’s home studio Facebook live broadcasts. Cynthia dedicated the next week’s show to sharing some projects ideas showing some tips for working with these beautiful beads! Cynthia’s Island Life Necklace and Bracelet was one of the projects she shared and is among my top favorites.
One of my respins of Cynthia’s design, Island Life
My favorite Artbeads Café, Bead Embroidery with Cynthia and Cheri This episode of Artbeads Café, and the projects they shared during the video, inspired me to try bead embroidery. I recommend giving it a try and hope you will really love it, too!
A highlight! When I was guest teaching for TierraCast in Tucson, I got to meet Cynthia!
Kellie of Kellie’s Bead Boutique
Kellie’s Bead Boutique is an incredible find and resource! If you have not already discovered Kellie’s amazing YouTube channel, you’re in for such a treat! Kellie publishes many great videos of projects that will teach you new techniques and you can purchase kits to compliment many of these videos.
One of my favorite of Kellie’s designs is this necklace, called the Easy Peasy Necklace. It captivated me because of it’s possibility to adapt endlessly for any design. It’s a stash design, meaning you can use what you have and following this tutorial pull together an amazing piece in a snap. In my necklace shown here, I used the beads from Kellie’s necklace kit and combined them with a stone pendant I had and it was perfect! I added a red agate disc bead.
My spin using Kellie’s Easy Peasy Necklace Kit
A highlight! When I was guest teaching for TierraCast in Tucson, I got to meet Kellie!
I got to meet Kellie in Tucson!
I am often asked about this gorgeous, leather barrel knot. Here is how I learned and the process I follow, as taught by Kellie of Kellie’s Bead Boutique!
Falling Leaves, Even Count Peyote Pattern by Danielle Wickes Jewelry
Beadshopdotcom Designers Kate Richbourg, Janice Parsons, Emily Miller, and Brittany Roney
A powerhouse of inspiration! Beadshopdotcom has an incredible projects page, YouTube Channel, and Blog. In addition to weekly videos, Kate Richbourg (@beadkate, Kate Richbourg Jewelry) hosts a Free Tip Friday skill builder / quick projects on Beadshop’s you tube channel every Friday morning!
Kate has featured my Lantern Necklaces and Crescent Fans Earrings designs on Free Tip Friday!
Lantern Necklaces on Beadshopdotcom’s Blog
I also wanted to add a shout out to the Beadshop Design Team! A group of wonderful designers who I have had the gift of getting to know and work with! Alley, Faye, and Kim!
My favorite Beadshop Project!
These awesome earrings are a Beadshopdotcom Pattern called the Lantern Earrings. They are a big favorite of mine and I love making them. I have many finished spins on this design for sale in my shop, including these gorgeous Cherry Blossom Shoulder Dusters.
Cherry Blossom Shoulder Dusters, my spin on a design by Beadshop.com
Denise Yezbak Moore and Molly Shaller for Halcraft Collection
If you’re looking for gorgeous inspiration in jewelry design with a bohemian and earth inspired feeling, you’ll be very drawn to the gorgeous jewelry created by Denise and Molly for Halcraft.com. Their designs have given me so many fresh ideas and I always find something new that I want to work with in Halcraft’s DIY Inspiration Page. My discovery of this page was like finding treasure, with crystals and gems and sparkle. Lots of magic here with very-now spins on classic techniques with knotting, macramé and wire.
You can follow Denise on Instagram @deniseyezbakmoore and check out her website Denise’s Website
Molly Shaller Designs the Halcraft Collection Pretty Palettes - a wonderful find! You can follow her here @allinknotz
Here are a couple of my recent designs which were inspired by the wonderful Halcraft DIY Inspiration Pages
An Ocean Girl’s Fall Necklace, by Danielle Wickes Jewelry
Beach Earrings Party, by Danielle WIckes Jewelry, Inspired by Denise Yezbak Moore
Boho Set by Danielle Wickes Jewelry, Created with January Pretty Palette, by Molly Shaller
Seattle January, by Danielle Wickes Jewelry, featuring beads from Halcraft Collection
More inspiration added all the time! Be sure to check back often. xoxo, Danielle