Bead Woven Bracelet

I really like how using beading wire (insert your favorite brand name here) adds some structure to this bracelet created by Pandahall.com.

Bead Woven Bracelet
Photo and Project by Pandahall.com

I also like the secondary pattern made by the red beads and how those same beads give it a pop of color. On the other hand, using beads from the same color palette would give it a totally different look too. What about black and silver, tans and corals or... the possibilities are endless.

Click HERE to get the instructions.

Now go bead something.

Recycled Paper Bead Bib Necklace

I have seen these recycled bead necklaces in all the trendy catalogs, jewelry television stations and even some of the runway shows. And, now you can make one yourself.

Project and Photo by
Purl3agony

The project includes really good detailed instructions on how to create your own paper beads - using recycled materials no less - and the necklace itself. And, as you will soon find out, the color will vary depending on the type of paper you use. Best of all, no fancy, expensive tools needed - in fact, just your finger!

Click HERE to learn how to make your own.

Now go bead something.

Beaded Eggs

Here comes Peter Cottontail, hippity hoppity on the trail. Look out World - Easter's on it's way!

Beaded Easter Eggs
Project and Photo by Instructables

If you're not lucky enough to get one of these beaded eggs in your Easter basket from the head Rabbit himself, then don't worry, you can make your own.

Click HERE to get the how tos.

Now go bead something.

Daisy Chain Bracelet

I adore flowers and am so envious of people with green thumbs - like my mom and my sister who inherited that green thumb. Me - not so much. In fact, I've been known to kill silk plants.

So, when I see cute, beaded flower patterns like this classic Daisy Chain bracelet by Sandra as seen in her blog, I am all over it.

Daisy Chain Bracelet and Photo by
Sandra Halpenny

Although I love the sweet, soft pastel colors she used in her project (which are so very trendy right now), I would use some brighter colors or even a variety of colors all in one project. Actually, the possibilities are endless.

Sandra even has awesome close up photos of each step to help you along.

Click HERE to get the instructions on how to create your own Daisy Chain bracelets, necklaces or even anklets.

Now go bead something.

Shoe Box Bracelet Organizer

I think I must have been a Professional Organizer in a previous life because next to creating art, I love to organize!

Check out this inexpensive and very clever way of storing your bracelets by Parvathi at AlternateCreations.blogspot.com

Shoe Box Jewelry Organizer
Photo and Project by Parvathi at AlternateCreations.blogspot.com

All you need to create your own organizer are four simple, little things - 1) a shoe box 2) pencils 3) a craft knife and 4) a ruler - that's all!

Click HERE to get all the how tos.

Now go bead something.

Glitter Earrings

Check out this super duper, easy pair of earrings by She Is Red.

Glitter Earrings
Project and Photo by She Is Red

Bet you can't guess what the base is made off.

Buttons - that's right a simple pair of your run of the mill buttons. And the size of the stud earring you make all depends on the size button you use.

Although Alex spray painted her buttons gold, I can so see these in the hot neon colors that are so trendy right now. Glitter not your thing? Then how about inserting a picture and filling it with resin.

That's right - one project and infinite number of possibilities.

Click HERE for the instructions.

Now go bead something.

13 Simple Wire Jewelry Designs

For all you wire jewelry makers and lovers, here are 13 Simple Wire Jewelry Designs to peruse.

Photo and Projects by
All Free Jewelrymaking.com

There are way too many designs for me to even try to pick a favorite, but I really like the minimal, simple look of the wired bead pendant in the middle right.

What's your favorite? What are you going to make?

Click HERE to see all the designs and start cooking with wire.

Now go bead something.