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Molly saw this necklace at Jeep Collins a few months ago. She fell in love with it. But at 170.00 it was too spendy for my budget. I made her my own version of it for her birthday this year, although hers has a decidedly more Choctaw flair. I used feathers instead of leaves (mainly because I couldn’t find the leaf drop beads in sterling locally) and used jasper instead of obsidian (ditto on finding the obsidian). In total, it cost me about 45 dollars to make, because I bought the beads at full price (gasp!) from Nomadic Notions instead of online or at a craftstore. It is sterling sivler, two kinds of jasper, and turquoise. The clasp is a sterling magnetic clasp. The feathers had eyes that were parallel to the feather itself but I twisted them with my pliers to make them perpendicular.
Doesn’t it look fabulous with her bathing suit and San Antonio Zoo zebra tshirt?
The tool posted last week? Was designed to create this necklace which requires alot of braiding and twisting of wire so you first wrap the three pieces of wire around the nails to hold them in place. The beads are from Lille, France. Not that my life is so exotic that I’ve been to Lille. Luckily, my brother travels a great deal and brought them back for me. The necklace closes in the back with a copper toggle clasp and is now available on etsy!
This pattern was designed and created by Faith Harper. Permission is granted by the author for the pattern’s use in creating beaded projects for personal use and resale. However the pattern itself may not be reprinted without written permission from the author.
My son loves Spider-Man. LOVES LOVES LOVES Spider-Man. He was Spider-Man for Halloween last year and we have high hopes that he will take off the costume any day now!
I designed this pattern with him in mind…use it to celebrate the latest Spider-Man adventure or get an early start on your Halloween jewelry. This brickstitch pattern would make a great necklace or amulet bag!
It’s easy to tell apart those of us who think beads belong on everything from the rest of the (more normal) population. We’re the ones in the fringed jackets, beaded flip-flops, and glitter in our hair. Katie Hacker’s new book Simple & Stylish Bead Accents is definitely the book for us!
Because this book starts with the basics (how to use crimping pliers, how to make a beaded daisy) it is also a wonderful resource for anyone new to beaded embellishment that is looking for some great projects…there are some really wonderful ideas that could be incorporated into accessories for Prom and other formals! With one of a kind beaded sandals, scraves, belts, and several handbag ideas there is no need to inflict another pair of Payless Dyeables on the world…with a little beadwork you can wear something really unique.
The book also has sections on Home Décor and gift ideas such as journal covers and picture frames. Many of the techniques on these pages, such as the hemp and wood bead macrame she uses to embellish a basket, have lots of other uses as well…Katie’s technique for creating beaded tassles is the easiest to follow I’ve ever seen!
With over 45 projects to choose from, you are sure to find something that appeals to youe inner embellishment diva!
Filed under: Beading, Clay Jewelry, Holiday Projects, Kid Friendly Projects, Wire Work
Beadwork Projects
Tons of links to Valentines projects from the Beadwork section of the About network
Rings ‘n Things Pattern for Beaded Heart Earrings
Wire Work Projects
WigJig Four Square Hearts pendent
WigJig University Valentine Choker and Earring Set
Polymer Clay Projects
Valentine’s Day Polymer Clay Heart Cane
Sarajane’s Polymer Clay Valentine’s Hearts
HGTV’s Hearts and Flowers Polymer Clay Pin
Paper or Plastic Projects
Valentine’s Day Foamy Hearts Earrings
Projects For Kids
Kid’s Domain Plaster Of Paris Valentine’s Day Pin
Valentine’s Day Necklaces and Bracelets from Kids Domain
Heart pattern for making safety pin jewelry from the Family Crafts section About network
Filed under: Beading, Clay Jewelry, Holiday Projects, Kid Friendly Projects, Wire Work
Thanksgiving Jewelry Making Projects
Cute lapel pin project made with wood cut-outs!
Fun beadwork project…complete with fabulous beaded “feathers”!
A great project for small fingers using satin cord and pony beads.
Thanksgiving Perler Bead Patterns
Two nice perler patterns…a thanksgiving turkey and a gorgeous cornocopia.
Easy felt lapel pin project.
A nice beaded safety pin jewelry project.
A colorful cornocopia pattern.
I love this little guy! He would make a great little pendent!
An easy polymer clay molding project.
The pumpkin seeds get salted and roasted in my house, but if they last longer in yours, you can make this fun necklace out of them!
Mexican pottery clay and water colors duplicates the look of fired pottery for this cool pin!
A lovely indian corn beadwork pattern!
This triangular brick stitch pattern works up into a pretty moon and star earring pattern.
Work up this cool pentacle beadwork pattern to make a choker, a bracelet, or even earrings!
This pretty choker is a great wire jig project!
Another neat Wig-Jig University project…check out the pretty purple moons!
Pretty five point star earrings!
Pretty half moons made with a wire jig super peg.
Honor the Maiden, Mother, and Crone with this triple spiral wire pin.
Filed under: Beading, Clay Jewelry, Holiday Projects, Kid Friendly Projects, Wire Work
<big></b>Beadwork Projects </big></b>
<a href=”http://jewelrymaking.about.com/library/weekly/aa101203.htm”>Mix and Match Halloween Earrings </a>
Use Halloween themed lampwork beads to make some cool, interchangeable earring designs!
<a href=”http://beadwork.about.com/library/weekly/aa090798.htm”> Halloween Patterns </a>
Lots of great patterns, including witches, pumpkins, jack-o-lanturns, and mummies!
<a href=”http://beadwork.about.com/library/weekly/aa083198.htm”> More Halloween Patterns </a>
More neat patterns, including a fabulous skull!
<a href=”http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art5762.asp”>BellaOnline Halloween Beading Patterns</a>
Cool bats and devils!
<a href=”http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art5386.asp”>Bella Online Halloween Beading Pattern and Links </a>
Another cool bat pattern plus links to some other great beading projects for Halloween!
<a href=”http://beadwork.about.com/library/weekly/aa092297.htm”>Mini Witch Doll </a>
This little 3D witch would make a fabulous jewelry component!
<big></b>Wire Work Projects</big></b>
<a href=”http://www.wigjig.com/jewelry-tools/WJU/holiday/halloween/index.html”> Halloween Necklace</a>
Cool orange and black wire jig project!
<a href=”http://www.wigjig.com/jewelry-tools/WJU/jewelry/jewelrybyG/pumpkin/index.html”>Wire Work Pumpkins</a>
Cool wire pumpkins with lots of potential jewelry applications!
<a href=”http://jewelrymaking.about.com/library/weekly/aa101199.htm”>Spooky Spider</a>
Use beads and wire to make this cool wearable spider!
<big><b>Polymer Clay Projects </big></b>
<a href=”http://www.sculpey.com/Projects/projects_eyeball_necklace.htm
“>I’ve Got My Eye On You! Necklace </a>
Very cool glow in the dark eyeball necklace made from polymer clay!
<a href=”http://www.sculpey.com/Projects/projects_ghost_necklace.htm”>Ghost Toasty Necklace </a>
Another cool glow in the dark polymer clay project!
<a href=”http://www.sculpey.com/Projects/projects_PumpkinBeads.htm”>Jack O’Lantern Pumpkin Beads </a>
Make cool necklaces and earrings with your own poly clay Jacks!
<a href=”http://www.sculpey.com/Projects/projects_witchface_cane.htm”>Witch Face Cane </a>
Make a traditional Halloween witch…complete with hair and hat.
<a href=”http://jewelrymaking.about.com/library/weekly/aa092400.htm”>PC Pumpkin Beads</a>
Cool little 3D pumpkin beads with lots of different jewelry making possibilities!
<a href=”http://jewelrymaking.about.com/library/weekly/aa092600.htm”>Pumpkin Vine Necklace</a>
Make little pumpkin beads out of polymer clay and string them into a cute necklace!
<a href=”http://jewelrymaking.about.com/library/weekly/aa091900.htm”>Pumpkin Earrings</a>
Simple little pumpkin earring project.
<a href=”http://www.enterpriseart.com/freeprojects/index5/index5_files/halloween_jewelry.htm”>Halloween Jewelry Set</a>
Lots of ideas for polymer clay Halloween jewelry sets…matching earrings and necklaces!
<a href=”http://www.velocity.net/~cam/pumpkin/jack.html”>Jack O’Lantern Cane</a>
Very cool “Happy Jack” cane project!
<big></b>Kid Friendly Projects</big></b>
<a href=”http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/candycorn.html”>Candy Corn Pin</a>
A cool candy corn project made out of craft foam or construction paper.
<a href=”http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/ghostcrafts/a/blfcghostn.htm”>Ghost Necklace</a>
Turn a plastic film container into a cute ghost necklace!
<a href=http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/hairstuff1.html”">Hair Fun With Barrettes</a>
Make your own Halloween themed barrettes.
<a href=”http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/hairstuff2.html”>Hair Fun With Scrunchies</a>
Alter premade scrunchies with a Halloween theme!
<a href=”http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/creepy.html”>Creepy Crawly Spider Bracelets </a>
A cool construction paper project!
<a href=”http://www.azcentral.com/home/crafty/1010craftyideas10.html”>Monster Marble Jewelry </a>
Use halloween stickers and flat backed marbles to make these cool baubles!
<a href=”http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/beadedsafetypins/l/blspboo1.htm”>Boo Safety Pin Pattern</a>
Spell “Boo” in safety pin jewelry.
<a href=”http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/beadedsafetypins/l/blspinccorn.htm”>Candy Corn Safety Pin Pattern </a>
A safety pin jewelry project with a cute candy corn.
<a href=”http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/beadedsafetypins/l/blsptombstone1.htm”>Tombstone Safety Pin Pattern</a>
“Rest In Peace” with this safety pin jewelry project.
<a href=http://familycrafts.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kckpl.lib.ks.us%2Fys%2FCRAFTS%2Fcandipin.htm”">Candy The Corn Pin</a>
A cute fun foam project.
<a href=”http://www.kathyross.com/hallproj.html”>Hair Pin Ghost Necklace</a>
A very creative use of a hairpin and an adorable necklace!
<a href=”http://www.kidsturncentral.com/holidays/crafts/hcraftr.htm
“>Ghost Necklaces </a>
Make cool ghost pendents out of regular craft glue!
<a href=”http://www.craftown.com/halloween/craft37.htm
“>Halloween Pins </a>
Easy project using mini brooms, ribbon, and candy corn.
<a href=http://www.musiccorner.co.uk/Bead_Work.html”">Pumpkin Seed Beads</a>
Save those seeds when you carve your pumpkin to make this cool jewelry!
<big></b>Day Of The Dead Projects </big></b>
<a href=”http://www.norajean.biz/Day-of-Dead-Grp.htm”>Dia De Los Muertos Skull Cane </a>
Very cool polymer clay cane with lots of cool application possibilities!
<a href=”http://www.azcentral.com/home/crafty/1024craftyideas24.html”>Dia De Las Muertas Pins</a>
A cool polymer clay pin from my favorite crafty chica, Kathy Murillo!
<a href=”http://jewelrymaking.about.com/library/blskull.htm”>Skull Bead Earrings</a>
Used carve bone skull beads to make create these simple earrings!
<a href=”http://beadwork.about.com/library/weekly/aa053199.htm”>Sacred Heart Beadwork Pattern</a>
This beadwork pattern is based on the traditional sacred heart milagro…gorgeous!
Filed under: Beading, Clay Jewelry, Holiday Projects, Kid Friendly Projects, Wire Work
Beadwork
She Stands Tall Peyote Pattern
Red, White, and Blue Beadwork Patterns from BellaOnline’s Beadwork site
Red White And Blue Beaded Bracelet and Necklace
Patriotic Amulets and Earrings
Show Our Colors: Red White and Blue Earrings
Flag Patterns for Looms and Peyote Stitch
Yellow Ribbon Peyote or Brick Stitch Pattern
Wirework
American Flag Wire Work Kilt Pin
Red White and Blue Spool Knitted Stretch Magic Bracelet
Red White And Blue Memory Wire Bracelet
Flag and Yellow Ribbon Bracelet
Remember 9/11 Beadwork Patterns
Polymer Clay
Old Glory Banner Pin and Ribbon Pin
Red, White, and Blue Ribbon Pin
Stars and Stripes Mini Flag Pin
Kid Friendly Projects
Small Patriotic Stripes Beaded Star
Safety Pin and Bead American Flag
Wood, Ribbon, Yarn, and Cloth Projects
