Give Czech glass O-beads a new twist with these
sparkly Sugar Plum Dreams Ornaments by Artbeads.com
Picasso two-hole SuperDuos delight in these Poinsettia Earrings from FusionBeads.com
New Swarovski pave rings are the perfect frame for these
Captured Crystal Christmas Tree Earrings by Beadaholiqe.
Inspired by the jewelry designs of Betsey Johnson, this red and white necklace project from Auntie’s Beads
brings to mind ribbon-wrapped peppermints.
This Candy Cane Pendant tutorial from Modge Podge Rocks
is exactly right for a charming stocking stuffer!
If you love a bold, vintage inspired look,
this Frayed Ribbon Necklace project with ceramic focals by Ornamentea will make you merry.
You won’t believe how easy it is to make these stunning,
hollow Wire and Bead Christmas Ornaments by Everyday Art.
It’s a great project for using up leftover beads, too.
The simplicity of this Candy Cane Striped Cuff by Beadaholique really makes statement!
What holiday crafting party would be complete without a lovely crystal Christmas lights project
like this Lights of Christmas Bracelet from Fusionbeads.com?
Another great project from Artbeads.com is these lovely Festival of Lights Hanukkah Earrings
featuring Swarovski crystals wrapped with designer jewelry wire.
Beadaholique does it again with these totally charming,
wire-wrapped Deck the Halls Earrings.
Are you making beaded decorations and handmade gifts this year? What are you favorite materials to use?
Happy holidays and happy beading!
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There are two great stitches that provide flexible, knot-able ropes. Spiral rope is very beginner friendly:
ReplyDeleteinspirationalbeading.blogspot.com/2010/08/beading-tutorial-spiral-peyote.html
Tubular right angle weave and cubic right angle weave make for a slinky but compact rope, but are a little trickier to master. Check out these tutorials to get started:
http://craftartedu.com/marcia-decoster-free-basic-tubular-right-angle-weave
http://www.beadingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2014/08/22/an-introduction-to-tubular-right-angle-weave.aspx
Happy beading!