12 Days of Christmas Project - Day 2: Wine Glass Charms

Holiday season is party season and it has just begun! So, if you're attending some holiday parties, you'll probably need a hostess gift or two - yes?

Then, give these Wine Glass Charms a shot:

Photo and Project by
DJA Jewels & Company

So easy you could probably make up several sets in one evening and a it's great project to use up all those leftover beads too.

Click HERE to get all the how tos.

Now go bead something.

12 Days of Christmas Project - Day 1: Wreath Earrings and Necklace

Christmas Wreath Earrings
Design and Photo by Rita Hutchinson for
Rings N Things

Thought I'd try something new here - our version of the the 12 Days of Christmas by giving you readers 12 different projects.

I know, I know - I'm already a day behind, but no worries you'll get another project later today.

So for Day 1 of the 12 Days of Christmas, here's a pair of holiday earrings you can  make for giving and receiving.

The Christmas Wreath earrings, like most of the projects I post, are simple to make and modify. So, although these are in Christmasy colors, you could switch up the colors of the crystals and make a pair for every occasion on the year.

This  project is perfect if you have a stash of crystals, like I do, or even some small amount of leftovers from other projects.

Best of all, the instructions also include a matching pendant necklace.

Click HERE to learn how to make your own.

Now go bead something.

Swirly Cupcake Dangles

If you're a regular reader of this blog, then you probably know that I also happen to love polymer clay. I love it's versatility and how it can be transformed into almost anything. It can also be made to look like anything - ceramic, glass - you name it.

So, when I found this sweet little Swirly Cupcake Dangle Tutorial at the Swirly Designs Blog, I knew I had to share it.

Swirly Cupcake Dangles
Photo and Project by swirlydesigns.com

So, if you're having visions of sugar plums dancing in your head, take out your polymer clay and go make a few of these cute cupcakes - did I mention they were calorie free?

Click HERE to get the instructions.

Now go bead something.

Twisted Knot Wire Rings

Check out these easy to make Twisted Knot Wire Rings by Shellie Wilson at Fall for DIY.

And, look at what you need to make your own on the bottom of the picture. Even if you don't own a ring mandrel, as long as you can find a dowel, bottle neck or anything close enough to your ring size to use, you can make this ring. But, really, ring mandrels are useful for so many other things and they are so inexpensive, why wouldn't you want to have one?

Anywho, I really like the twisted wire design aspect that Shellie used here.

Click HERE to learn how to make your own.

Now go bead something.

Star Dangle Earrings and Card

There's still plenty of time for you to make a pair (or lots of pairs) of these super simple Star Dangle earrings - for you and for gifts.

Star Dangle Earrings and Earring Card
by Live, Craft, Love

The Blogger at Live, Craft, Love even gives you a printable for the just as cute earring card.

Click HERE for all the how tos.

Now go bead something.

Five Minute Snowman Earrings

Halloween is over. Thanksgiving is two weeks away and Christmas will be here before we know it.

Pearl Snowmen Earrings
Photo and Project by
by Menucha at Moms & Crafts

So, I thought let's get started with some beady Christmas projects before it gets too crazy.

Here is a cute, simple and fast earring project by Menucha at Moms & Crafts - a pair of Pearl Snowmen Earrings that can also double as a pendant or a tie to tie a bag of your favorite treats you plan on giving away.

Seriously, 5 minutes - who doesn't have five minutes to create these cute, but yet still elegant, pair of earrings?

Click HERE to get all the how tos.

Now go bead something.

Dark Fairy Crystal Earrings

Sorry beaders, but I've been way too busy (moving at work, etc.) to have posted anything lately; but, hopefully, that's changed.

Right in time for Halloween, I bring you these spooky, Dark Fairy Crystal Earrings designed by Rita Hutchinson and they are so easy to make you can make a bunch of these in one evening - right in time for your Halloween party.

Dark Fairy Crystal Earrings by Rita Hutchinson
Photo by Rings & Things

One of the best things about this project is how you can completely change the look of these by the color beads you use. Like, sure, these are black and spooky; but, add some red or green beads and you have a Christmas or holiday look. And, wouldn't they make great gifts?

You're welcome.

Now go bead something.