Talk about arm candy with this festive Satin Wrap Bracelet with memory wire, satin beads, miracle beads, Chinese crystals and gold split rings. Make it in time for the winter holidays because its got the fancy red, ivory and gold look!

Here is what you’ll need to make this wrap bracelet:

• 10mm Red Satin Beads – A017122
• 10mm Ivory Miracle Beads – A010143 (3 packs)
• 10mm Clear Chinese Crystals – A016821
• 10mm Brass Bead – A004737
• 9mm Gold Split Ring – A003159 (4 packs)
• Gold Bracelet Memory Wire – WR00126
• Other Tools: Memory Wire Finishing Pliers and Memory Wire Cutters

Directions:

1. Create a simple loop at one end of the memory wire using the Memory Wire Finishing Pliers.
2. Slide on the following sequence of beads onto the memory wire:
   1. 3 miracle bead, two split rings, three clear Chinese crystal and two split rings. Repeat two more times. Add three miracle beads, two split rings and three clear Chinese crystal.
   2. Three red satin beads and brass bead. Repeat 4 more times.
   3. Three red satin beads, two split rings, three clear Chinese crystal and two split ring. Repeat 4 more times. Omit last two split rings.
   4. Miracle bead, two split rings, miracle bead, two split rings, miracle bead, two split rings, red satin, two split rings, red satin, two split rings, red satin and two split rings. Repeat 2 more times.
   5. End with miracle bead, two split rings, miracle bead, two split rings, miracle bead.
3. Trim memory wire with Memory Wire Cutter so there is a 3/8” to 1/2” tail. Create a simple loop using Memory Wire Finishing Pliers.

For all our bead-stitching friends and for those that are new to bead stitching, here is a simple star pattern using one of  So Vang’s favorite bead, Czech Super Duos. She is offering this FREE pattern on making these stars! Imagine adding a simple jump ring and making cute earrings or linking them up to make a fabulous necklace or bracelet.

What you’ll need:

• Czech SuperDuos beads
• Size 11/0 Miyuki Round Seed Bead
• Czech O-Beads
• Beading Thread and Needle
  AND
• Czech Star Pattern PDF Download

Items used in examples:

Blue – SB01787, SB02042 and SB00387

Gold – SB02087, SB01903 and SB00570

We’re designing today’s October project with Black Gold Amazonite double drilled gemstones from Dakota Stones and our popular beading chain. Here is what you’ll need to create your own!

• 18″ – 30″ of 7.25mm Beading Chain – CH00724
• Double Drilled Gemstone – Item used in necklace BGA10x20DD-8
• 4mm Jump Ring – Z011500
• Large Capped Flat Tassel with Silver Textured Cap – Item used in necklace Z011722
• Ring End – X001505
• Choice of Clasp –  Item used in necklace Z012151

Directions:

1. Open jump ring and slide on tassel. Close jump ring.
2. Slide chain through three gemstone beads, through jump ring in Step 1 and up through the second holes of the gemstone beads. Center everything.
3. Slide end cap on beading chain end and crimp it. Repeat to other chain end.
4. Open jump ring from sliding clasp and slide on end cap loop. Repeat to other end.

Fiber and minimalist jewelry is a must-have trend that we’ve been seeing everywhere. Here, we take one of our newest product and show how easy it is to loop thread through the beadable pendant in our video tutorial.

What you’ll need for earrings:

• Oval Pendant – Z011345 (2) OR Z011351 (2)
• or Drop Pendants – Z011352 (2) OR Z011354 (2)
• Size AA Superlon Beading Thread – Black, Grey, Brown, Gold, Beige, White or Cream 
• Needle – A015211

Video Tutorial

You can also go to the Facebook Page to see this tutorial HERE.

Items used in gold/black earrings: Z011351 (2), A006589 and TCZ0140.

• Get the all-in-one Buy All Project with BAP0012

Items used in Golden/Silver Earrings: Z011352 (2), A006597 and TCZ0077.

Complete your large statement earrings collection with these Woven Straw Earrings.

What you’ll need:

• Woven Straw Pendant/Connector
• Crimp End from TierraCast Finishing Collections
• Earrings Findings
• Beadalon Nylon Pliers (TL00223 OR A012924)
• Flat Nose Pliers

Marrakesh Straw Earrings

Items using in earrings: Z016792, TC02714 (2),  TC02430, Z011500

Directions:

1. Using the flat nose pliers, gently pry the crimp end wider so that the straw piece in between.
2. Slide crimp end over the straw component.
3. Using nylon pliers, crimp the crimp end over snug over the straw.
4. Open jump ring and slide on crimp end loop and earring loop. Close jump ring.
5. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Blues Straw Earrings

Items using in earrings: Z016790, Z011158, Z002858, TC02360 (2)

Directions:

1. Cut 4″ of leather.
2. Make a lark’s head knot with the leather through the straw connector. (Make sure to keep ends flushed together when making the knot.)
3. Slide crimp end over both ends of the leather and crimp it with nylon pliers.
4. Open earwire loop and slide on crimp end loop. Close loop.
5. Repeat all steps for other earring.

We are in love with this tribal print leather from our Bold Leather Trend. Frame it with the Retro Frame Slider (Y006267) and you have an earthy and colorful bracelet!

What you’ll need for bracelet:

• 5mm Tribal Print Flat Leather – CH00933 (6″ – 8″)
• Retro Frame Slider – Y006267
• Flat Leather Clasp – Z002302
• Super New Glue – A015821

Directions:

1. Cut leather at the length of your wrist, subtract half an inch. (You can also leave length as is, slide on clasp with out gluing. If you find the bracelet took big, cut a bit off leather off to adjust the length.)
2. Slide slider frame onto the leather.
3. Glue both of your leather ends into the clasp using super new glue.

Mix up your jewelry materials by making a pair of earrings by looping 2mm round leather cord and dangle an agate pendant. What you’ll need for earrings:

• Agate Organic Pendant – Item used in earrings Z020523 (2)
• 2mm Leather Cord – A022075
• Gold French Earrings – Z012071
• GS Hypo Cement – A007224
• Sharp Cutters or Xuron® Shears (TL00017)

Directions:

1. Cut 4 inch piece of leather.
2. Cut leather ends at an angle.
3. Glue angled ends together to create a loop. Let it dry for a few minutes.
4. Open earwire, slide on agate pendant and leather loop; right where the leather ends are glued together. Close earwire.
5. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Our illusion necklace is made with gorgeous Swarovski Aquamarine Shimmer crystal beads and using the simple technique of flat crimping.

What you’ll need for necklace:

• Fine Beading Wire – FTBW0001
• Ring End Cap – X001505
• 2mm Crimp Tubes – A004830
• 3mm Jump Ring – Z007586
• Your choice of clasp (Clasp used in example: A021129)
• Swarovski Aquamarine Shimmer Round Crystal – 4mm SW02034 (12), 6mm SW02035 (8), 8mm SW02036 (6)
  Add more crystals for more sparkle!

Directions:

1. Cut beading wire at 18″, 20″, 22″ and 24″ long
2. Flush all pieces of wire at one end and slide all ends in the end cap. Crimp the end cap.
3. On each wire, slide on sequences of crimp tube, crystal and crimp tube. Crimp the crimp tubes on both sides of the crystal. Space out the sequences of beads throughout your strands.
4. Once you have all your crystals crimp down, flush the other ends of your beading thread, slide another end cap over it and crimp the end cap.
5. Attach your clasp to the end of your end caps with jump ring.

Turquoise and Make this fun pair of post earrings with enamel charm points hanging on a long piece of chain and you have a gorgeous new accessory you can wear everyday.

What you’ll need for earrings:

• 2 – Turquoise Enamel Triangle Charms – Z015923
• 2mm Gold Plated Rollo Chain – A008135
• Gold Plated Post Earrings – Z001831
• 3mm Gold Plated Jump Rings – Z007861
• 4mm Gold Plated Jump Rings – A011517

Directions:

1. Cut two pieces of rollo chain at 2 inches, make sure they have an ODD number of chains links.  (You can adjust the length to your preference.)
2. Open 3mm jump ring and slide on point pendant and one chain link you cut in Step 1. Close jump ring.
3. Open the 4mm jump ring, slide on other end of chain link and through post earring hole. Close jump ring.
4. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for other earring.

We LOVE the holidays because of the bright and beautiful decorations. Are you busting out your lights and tree soon? Why not make some festive holiday snowflake ornaments to elevate your holiday design! These are designed with glass lightbulb beads and Swarovski crystals.

What you’ll need for snowflake ornament:

• 4 1/2″ Snowflake Ornament Forms – Z009715
• LightBulb Beads – Z004845, Z004853, Z004885
• 4mm Swarovski Bicone Crystals – SW00133 (2), SW00167 (2), SW00102 (2)
• 8mm Swarovski Briolette Crystal – SW01452 (6)
• 8/0 Galvanized Gold Seed Bead – SB00107
• Tools: Memory Wire Finishing Pliers

Directions:

1. On a spoke, slide on a seed bead, an emerald bicone, red lightbulb, seed bead, crystal rondelle, seed bead & white lightbulb bead. Make a simple loop with memory finishing pliers.
2. Skip a spoke and on the third spoke, slide on a seed bead, clear bicone, green lightbulb, seed bead, crystal rondelle, seed bead & red lightbulb bead. Make a simple loop.
3. Skip a spoke and on the fifth spoke, slide on a seed bead, red bicone, white lightbulb, seed bead, crystal rondelle, seed bead & green lightbulb bead. Make a simple loop.
4. On the next spoke, slide on a seed bead, clear bicone, green lightbulb, seed bead, crystal rondelle, seed bead & red lightbulb bead. Make a simple loop. (This sequence should mimic the spoke across.)
5. On the next open spoke, slide on a seed bead, red bicone, white lightbulb, seed bead, crystal rondelle, seed bead & green lightbulb bead. Make a simple loop. (This sequence should mimic the spoke across.)
6. On the last open spoke, an emerald bicone, red lightbulb, seed bead, crystal rondelle, seed bead & white lightbulb bead. Make a simple loop with memory finishing pliers. (This sequence should mimic the spoke across.)

We’re still in a fall mood. The color of fallen leaves and the smell of autumn in the air really makes you want to just sit and take a hot chocolate break all the time. Our project today is dedicated to autumn leaves and how golden and magical it looks outside.

What you’ll need for DIY necklace:

• Leaf Charm – Z019557
• 2 feet of 2.5mm Satin Hamilton Gold Plated Ball & Twisted Curb Satellite Chain – CH00717 
• Gold Plated Adjustable Rollo Chain Bracelet Sliding Clasp – Z012152
• 3mm Gold Jump Rings – Z007861

Directions:

1. Slide chain through bail of leaf pendant.
2. Open small jump ring, slide on on end of the chain and slide on a jump ring on the bracelet sliding clasp. Close jump ring.
3. Repeat Step 2 to other end.

Look your best with a DIY Rhinestone Chain Bracelet with an adjustable sliding clasp. Here are items you’ll need to make your own:

• 1 foot of 4mm Rhinestone Chain – CH00238 (Gold CH00239)
• 2 – 4mm Rhinestone Chain End Connector – Z008775 (Gold  Z008785)
• Silver Rollo Chain Bracelet Sliding Clasp – Z012151 (Gold Z012152)
• Flat Nose Pliers
  Or
• Optional: Nylon Pliers or Serrated Pliers

Directions:

1. Cut rhinestone chain to consist of 18 -20 rhinestones.
2. Cup the last rhinestone with the end connector.
3. Using flat nose pliers, nylon pliers or serrated pliers, gently push down the two prongs of the end connector to secure chain end.
4. Repeat Step 3 to other chain end.
5. Open both jump rings on the adjustable bracelet sliding clasp and set aside.
6. Cut 2 inches off  both open ends of the sliding clasp chain. (This will shorten your bracelet sliding clasp.)
7. Slide back on the jump ring onto the sliding clasp chain and through a loop of the end connector. Close jump ring.
8. Repeat Step 7 to other sliding clasp chain end and end connector.

The new Swarovski pearl color, mulberry, is a bold and fall-suitable hue! We paired it with some colorful acetate components, to make a fun pair of earrings!

Items used in earrings: SW02201 (2), A019612, Z020493, TC02297

Directions:

1. Open eyepin and slide on earwire loop. Close eyepin loop.
2. On the eyepin, slide on pearl and make a simple loop. (Make a larger loop to fit round acetate.)
3. Open loop and slide on acetate ring. Close loop.
4. Repeat all steps for earring.

Chevron is one of those trendy shapes that probably won’t ever go out of style. And with our chevron chain, you can easily make this stunning silver chevron chain necklace.

What you’ll need for necklace:

• 1 foot of Chevron Chain (Silver or Gold)
• 3mm Jump Rings (Silver or Gold)
• 5mm Jump Rings (Silver or Gold)
• Adjustable Rollo Chain Necklace Double Sliding Clasp (Silver or Gold)
• 13mm TierraCast Ring – TC00425

Items used in necklace: A001528, CH00800, Z007856, Z010755, TC00425 & TC02445.

Directions:

1. Cut chevron chain to 3 inches or 18 links. Cut 3 pieces.
2. Open 3mm jump ring, slide on dagger charm, close jump ring.
3. Open another 3mm jump ring, slide through jump ring in Step 2 and through pointed loop on one of your chevron chain. Close jump ring.
4. Open 5mm jump ring, slide through other loop of your chain in Step 3 and through Hammer Ring. Close jump ring.
5. Open another 5mm jump ring, slide through hammer ring and close jump ring.
6. Open another 5mm jump ring, slide through jump ring step 5 and close jump ring.
7. Open a 3mm jump ring, slide through pointed loop on your second chevron chain and close jump ring. Repeat for the third chain.
8. Open a 5mm jump ring, side through a 3mm jump ring in step 7 and through 5mm jump ring in step 6. Close jump ring.
9. Repeat Step 8 with third chain.
10. Open jump ring loop on adjustable necklace chain and slide through other end of the second chevron chain. Close jump ring.
11. Repeat Step 10 with other end of adjustable necklace chain and third chevron chain.

Channel your celestial side with this DIY Pendant Necklace with Crescent connectors and charms. Here’s what you’ll need to make your own DIY Crescent Pendant Necklace:

• 33mm Hanging Crescent Connector Charm (Z016775/ Gold Z016774)
• 22.4mm Hanging Crescent Connector Charm (Z016773/Gold A016772)
• 13mm Hanging Crescent Connector Charm (Z016771/ Gold A016768)
• 3 feet – 2mm Rollo Chain (CH01090/ Gold A008135)
• 5mm Jump Ring (A001528/ Gold A011519)
  OR
• Buy the SILVER Version as a Buy-All Project – BAP0014
• Buy the GOLD Version as a Buy-All Project – BAP0015

Directions:

1. Open jump ring and slide on small crescent and through hole of concave side on the medium crescent charm. Close jump ring.
2. Open another jump ring, slide on other hole of medium crescent charm and through hole of concave side on large crescent charm. Close jump ring.
3. Open another jump ring, slide on other hole of large crescent charm and close jump ring.
4. Slide your 3 feet of chain through jump ring from step 3.
5. Use another jump ring to link both your chain ends together.
   Note: Adjust necklace length to your preference by cutting off excess chain. For a short length of necklace, use a clasp to attach the chain ends.