Whether you’re celebrating summer or June’s Pride month, these rainbow earrings are what you need for summer fun! We have two rainbow earring designs, one using Delica seed beads with beadable components and another with round seed beads on a hoop! Check them out!

Rainbow Pendant Earrings Designed By So Vang

Be mesmerized with these pair of earrings using a using a rainbow of Delica seed beads! Items used in earrings:

• Z005128 (2) – Beadable Pendant
• A006585 – Crystal Fireline 4lb
• A006767 – Needle
• TCZ0078 – TierraCast Earring
• 11/0 Delica Seed Beads:
  • SB00292
  • SB02337
  • SB02336
  • SB03777
  • SB00290
  • SB02311
  • SB00284
  • SB03545
  • SB00295
  • SB03388
  • SB04034

Directions:

1. Add a 3 feet piece of thread to your needle.
2. Add a stopper bead to your thread, leaving a 5 inch tail.
3. Sew through top hole of the beadable channel. Pick up the 11 seed beads in the color sequence of the rainbow: SB00292, SB02337, SB02336, SB03777, SB00290, SB02311, SB00284, SB03545, SB00295, SB03388 & SB04034
4. Sew through bottom hole of channel. Sew back through all seed beads. Tie both ends together to secure pattern, tie two times. Sew through top hole and sew through a few beads before cutting off excess. Add need to thread tail you left in step 2, sew down through all the beads, sew through bottom hole, sew through a few beads and cut off excess thread.
5. Open ear wire and slide on beadable pendant.
6. Repeat steps 2-5 for other earring; you should have enough of the thread on your needle to do the second earring.

Rainbow Hoop Earrings Designed by Heidi

Fall in love with these hoop earrings using a rainbow of seed beads. Items used in earrings:

• TCZ0078 – TierraCast Earring
• Z017106 – 40mm Hoop Frame
• Size 8/0 Round Miyuki Seed Beads
  • SB04002
  • SB04008
  • SB04009
  • SB00074
  • SB04012
  • SB04014
  • SB00106

Directions:

1. Open the hoop and slide on the following seed beads:
   1. 3 silver, 3 red, silver, 3 orange, silver, 3 yellow, silver, 3 green, silver, 3 blue, silver, 3 purple, 5 silver, 3 purple, silver, 3 blue, silver, 3 green, silver, 3 yellow, silver, 3 orange, silver, 3 red & 3 silver.
2. Slide hoop end back into place and use pliers to gently crimp down the hoop end.
3. Open earwire loop and slide on beaded hoop and close loop.
4. Repeat all steps for other earring.

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We have a fun DIY bracelet project today using Beadable Triangular Links and Miyuki Delica seed beads. With this FREE pattern, you’ll see how easy it is to make this multi-strand bracelet!

What you’ll need for project:

• Miyuki 11/0 Delica Seed Beads
• Beadable 7 to 1 Triangular Link (Silver/Gold)
• Beading Thread Bobbin
• Needle A006767
• Jump Rings
• Clasp
• Optional: Tassel with Cap

— CLICK for FREE Downloadable Pattern Tutorial —

Items used in bracelet above: SB00128, SB00223, SB00229, Z005132 (2), A006599, X003062, A006767, Z001442 & Z013680.

Items used in bracelet above: A006597, Z005132 (2), SB02349, SB00269, A007665, A008801, A006767, Z013678.

— CLICK for FREE Downloadable Pattern Tutorial —

We’re kicking off the new year with another month of DIY Project a day. For the entire month of February, every day we will give you a DIY project. We will have everything from simple hoop earrings to fun bead-stitching designs. We’ll incorporate a lot of our favorites like gemstones, crystals, tassels, leather and more! Plus, as a bonus for this month, we have special guest designers to help inspire your month!

Each blog post and project will include a high quality image with a full components list and a simple, easy-to-follow directions.

Here is a calendar and list of our daily DIY projects to get you inspired!

List of Daily Projects:

1. Garnet Gemstone Wire Wrapped Cuff
2. Golden Goddess Earrings with Lapis Gemstones
3. Boho Babe Earrings
4. White Heart-Day Leather Bracelet
5. FLASHBACK Friday: Skipping Heartbeat Earrings
6. Easy Threader Earrings with Pearls
7. Leaf Drop and Straw Necklace with Beadable Accessories
8. Fan Tassel Hoop Earrings
9. Purple Garnet Hoop Earrings with Mircofacet Gemstones
10. Paradise Beading Necklace with Swarovski Crystals
11. Chunky Paperclip Chain Bracelet
12. FLASHBACK Friday: Statement Bib Necklace with Chinese Crystals
13. Cowrie Shell Earrings
14. Carabiner Wrap Bracelet or Necklace
15. Baroque Pearl Tiered Earrings
16. Hanging Earrings with Purple Lace Agates
17. Beadable Fan Earrings with Diamond Drop
18. Large Snowflake Earrings (Winter’s not over yet…)
19. FLASHBACK Friday: Easy Leather Hook Bracelet
20. Half Circle Chain Earrings with Turquoise Seed Beads
21. Hook Wrap Bracelet with Vegan Bolo Leather Cord
22. Starburst Post Earrings with Beadable Pendant
23. Arrow Leather Bracelet
24. Macrame Wheel Earrings
25. Tropical Statement Earrings
26. FLASHBACK Friday: Stone Ripple Leather Bracelet
27. Jacque Tassel Earrings
28. Fringe Earrings with Triangle Link

Today’s DIY features a Beadable Pendant sewn with Miyuki Delica beads and hung on a hoop post earring. Think of all different color ways you can design with this earring.

Items used in post earrings:

• Z011337 – 30mm Gold-Plated Stainless Steel Beadable Ring Pendant
• Y003022 – 21mm Gold Hoop Post Earrings
• SB00269 – Galvanized Gold Delica Seed Beads
• SB02337 – Nile Blue Delica Seed Beads
  Or try other 11/0 Miyuki Delicas Seed Beads
• A011519 – 5mm Gold Plated Jump Ring
• A006587 – 6lb Crystal Fireline Thread
• A006767 – Beading Needle

Directions:

1.Start with 3 feet of beading thread. Add a bead stopper to your end, leaving a 5-6 inch tail.

2. Sew through the top hole/channel, pick up three beads and sew across the channel and down the hole. Ladder stitch around the pendant, following the illustrated pattern:

3. Repeat and sew through the pattern again. At the end, tie both your end together, sew through a bead or two and cut off excess.

4. Open jump ring, slide on beadable pendant and through hoop of earrings. Close jump ring.

5. Repeat all steps for other earring.

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Earring Designed by So Vang

We’re combining two fun beadable accessories in these fan earrings. Beadable accessories are easy to use because all you need to do is bead-stitch size 11 delica beads inside the channels. The colors and ideas are endless with beadable accessories.

Items used in fan earrings:

• Z005132 (2) – Beadable 1 to 7 Triangular Link
• Z001471 (2) – Beadable Fan Pendant
• SB03774 – Opaque Cream Delica
• SB04030 – Ocean Spray Delica
  Or try other 11/0 Delica Seed Beads colors.
• SW00664 (2) – 4mm White Swarovski® Pearl
• TCZ0077 – Silver Earring Wire by TierraCast
• A002413 – 4mm Jump Ring
• A006767 – Beading Needles
• A006587 – 6lb Crystal Fireline Thread

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Follow the FREE Pattern to create your own!

Fan Earrings Designed by So Vang

Can you hear this DIY calling to you? This pair of cowrie shell earrings is designed with enamel cowrie shells and our fun beadable links. Get this free tutorial today and be summer-ready!

Items used in earrings:

• SB03778 – Sea Opal 11/0 Delica Seed Beads Tube
• SB03818 – Precious Mix 11/0 Delica Seed Beads Tube
  Use gold beads in this mix or use SB00269.
• Y005060 (2) – White Enamel with Gold Finish Cowrie Shell Component
• Z001831 – 8mm Gold Plated Post Earrings
• A006585 – 4lb Crystal Fireline Thread
• AW00025/AW00002 – 20 or 22 Gauge Artistic Wire
• Z005131 (2) – Beadable Link

Directions:

1. Add a foot of beading thread to your needle and add a bead stopper to your thread end, leaving about a 5 inch tail.
2. Sew through one hole of beadable link and pick up Sea Opal and Gold Delica seed beads, alternating between the colors. Pick up a total of 9 beads. Sew down through the other beadable link across the link channel. Sew back through all the beads. Pull off the bead stopper and tie both threads together, tie two times. Sew thread ends through a few beads before cutting off excess.
3. Cut a 3 inch piece of wire. Insert a third of the wire through the shell and fold wire. Wrap the longer piece of wire on top and around the shorter piece of wire.
4. Make a simple loop with the shorter wire.
5. Open loop, slide in beadable link and close loop.
6. Open earwire loop and slide on other end of beadable link.
7. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Video Tutorial

Watch the video tutorial where Tory demonstrates how to make this pair of earrings. Watch it HERE on our facebook page.

Earring design by Tory

For today’s February Daily Project, our DIY Leaf Drop & Straw Necklace may look elaborate and hard to make, but don’t fret because it’s quite easy. With the help of beadable accessories, we’re pulling it together with a straw connector and chain for a stylish necklace! Plus a get the FREE pattern tutorial for this necklace and its beadable accessories.

Items used in necklace:

• SB02336 – 11/0 Spruce Duracoat Opaque Dyed Delica Seed Beads
• SB00269 – 11/0 Galvanized Gold Miyuki Delica Seed Beads
  OR try other 11/0 Delica Colors
• Z001659 – Handmade Woven Rattan Straw Oval Ring Pendant/Connector
• Z005131 (3) – Gold-Plated Stainless Steel Beadable Rectangular Link
• Z018107 – 40mm Gold-Plated Stainless Steel Beadable Oval Pendant
• CH00532 (2) – 2.2mm Gold Plated Soldered Cable Chain
• A008801 – 5mm Gold Plated 21 Gauge Oval Jump Rings
• A011523 – 8mm Gold Plated 20 Gauge Round Jump Ring
• A011517 – 4mm Gold Plated 20 Gauge Round Jump Ring
• A006587 – 6lb Crystal Fireline Thread
• A006767 – Beading Needles

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Designed by So Vang

Want to get started on Bead Stitching? Here’s a simple starter guide to bead stitching with Stringing Tools, Stringing Materials and simple DIY tutorials ideas.

Needles

Needles are a must for getting started. They come in many shapes and sizes, depending on the size of your beads and its hole size. Since many of the beads you will use have small holes, needles for bead stitching are thin and can be used for all small beads. Shop needles in Stringing Tools.

String Thread

• Beading Threads: You’ll need strings/thread to create your bead stitching designs.
  • For intricate patterns, using waxed beading thread like Fireline beading threads are a great material. They don’t stretch and keeps your pattern tight and secured with each stitching.
  • For loose stitching like fringe tassels, use some cotton beading threads They are also a less expensive option that can be used on for fringes but also for all your bead stitching projects.

Stringing Tools

• Looms: Create straight patterns or designs using a loom. Check out how to use the Rick’s Bead Loom.
• Bead Mat: Stop your beads from rolling away with a Bead Mat
• Bead Stoppers: Use the Large, Small or Combo pack of bead stoppers to cinch your thread ends so that your beads don’t fall through.
• Bead Sort Tray: Scoop use your leftover beads with the help of this tool.
• Cutters: You will need a fairly flush cut when you cut the ends of your thread. Some cutter tools you can use are:
  • Thread Clippers
  • Thread Zap II or Beadalon Heat Cord Cutter
  • Flush Cutters or Nipper Tool

Seed Beader Beginners Kit

If you don’t know where to get started, you can simply get the Seed Beader Beginner Kit. You’ll get the basic tools and stringing materials to get your project started. Kit includes beading needles and beading thread, along with some simple tools such as beading mats, thread clipper, bead scoop and bead stoppers. All you need are seed beads and some creativity to get you rolling! Check out the GoodyBeads blog for inspirational designs and tutorials. You will receive 1 of each of the following: A006767, A006587, TL00337, A006980, A021663, and A006770.

Easy Beading Projects

Get started on some simple bead stitching projects using seed beads:

• Cymbal Remata Earrings
• Honeycomb Tassel Earrings
• Spike Drip Earrings
• Honeycomb Jewel Bracelet
• Delica Adjustable Bracelet

Looking for some Leather Wrap Bracelet, bead-stitching ideas:

• DIY Wrap Bracelet with Fire Polish Czech Beads
• Leather Wrap Bracelet
• Leather Bracelet with Swarovski Bicones
• Leather Bracelet with Paisley Beads
• Leather Bracelet with Swarovski Spike Beads

Or even try out some beading options with our Beadable Accessories and Miyuki Delica Seed Beads:

• Bezel Bangle
• Bezel Column Beads
• Diamond Ring & Pendant
• DIY Jewelry with Beadable Components
• Beadable Thread Earrings
• Beadalon Instant Pendants
• Boho Feather Earrings

We like to think outside the box with this Criss Cross Thread Cuff. With using a beadable cuff, we aren’t adding beads to it but colored thread in a criss cross pattern.

What you’ll need for projects:

• Gold Beadable Cuff – Z001860
• TOHO One-G Nylon Thread OR Size AA White Superlon Beading Thread
  Item used in example – Z017742
• Super New Glue – A015821
• Needle – A006767

Get all the components for this project here

Love arm candy? We layered this Criss Cross Thread Cuff with our Bronze Legend Bracelet and Golden Rays Bracelet. How will you layer this cuff?

Designed by So Vang

The holidays are a fun time for decorating around the house. Why not make some snowflake ornaments using these snowflake forms and various beads you may have around the house. This project is also perfect for kids to design and adults finishing it off.

Wire Snowflake Ornament Forms

The Wire Snowflake forms comes in FOUR different sizes. Depending on the amount of beads you want on each peg will determine which ornament form to buy.

• A006240 – 3 3/4″ in diameter
• Z009715 – 4 1/2″ in diameter
• A006241 – 6″ in diameter
• Z009790 – 9″ in diameter

Ornament with Lampwork Beads

Items used in ornament: A006240, A022201, Z004872, Z004845, Z004885, SB00423 & Z013345.

Directions:

1. On one spoke, slide on two seed beads, Czech bead, spacer bead, lightbulb bead, spacer bead, Czech bead and seed bead.
2. Make a simple loop with a memory wire finishing plier. Then use a crimping plier or flat nose pliers to close the loop. (Check out previous blog post on a visual step-by-step look on making the loop.)
3. Skip a spoke and repeat step 2 & 3 with a different lightbulb color bead.
4. Skip another spoke repeat step 2 & 3 with a different lightbulb color bead.
5. Then with the other spokes, repeat steps 2 & 3 with a lightbulb color bead that is different from the spoke on either sides of it.

You can also see Tory making this during a Facebook LIVE episode HERE.

Need more inspiration on making Snowflake Ornaments? Check out these designs on our Blog!

Here is a simple gift guide for seed beaders during the holidays! Or need an easy DIY seed beading project to make for a holiday gift? We got some ideas for you.

Seed Beader Tools

Tools are the essential part of any jewelry-making adventure. Here are some ideas to gift a seed beader friend or yourself:

• Stringing Tools – Get a selection of needles, cutters and looms. Here’s some of our favorites:
  • Tulip Assorted Needles
  • Beadalon Spin-A-Bead Junior
  • The Jewel Loom Tool

• Extra Beading Tools
  • Heat Cord Cutter to burn your ends so they don’t fray.
  • Thread Clipper for an instant flush cut.
  • Bead Mat to keep all your beads from sliding around.
  • Kumihimo – a fun alternative to bead stitching with Kumihimo braiding.

• Beading Threads
  • Fireline Beading Thread – Used for many bead stitching pattern
  • TOHO One-G Nylon Thread or Size AA Scarlet Superlon Beading Thread Bobbin

OR, simply gift the Seed Beader Beginner Kit, which includes beading needles and beading thread, along with some simple tools such as beading mats, thread clipper, bead scoop and bead stoppers.

Seed Beads and More Beads

Bead stitching uses a lot of Japanese seed beads, like Miyuki round beads, Delica, and Tilas. Try out some fun Mixes also, like Tila mixes, Delica mixes and more.

You can also use other shapes, especially some 2-hole Czech Beads like SuperDuos, DiamonDuos, Czech Bars, Ginkgos and more.

Easy Seed Bead DIY Ideas

Beginner DIYs:

• Honeycomb Tassel Drop Earrings
• Delica Adjustable Bracelet
• DIY Spike Drop Earrings
• Beaded Tassel or Tassel Earrings

Intermediate Or with More Patience:

• Honeycomb Pendant with Groovy Bead Frame
• Summer Ginkgo Wave Earrings
• Ginko and Cymbal Components
• Golden Oasis Bracelet
• Peyote Tube with Instant Pendants
• Frilly Fringe Earrings
• Lattice Necklace

Other Seed Beading Ideas:

• Leather Wrap Idea with Czech Fire Polish
• Rick’s Bead Loom

Check out the blog for more Seed Bead ideas.

Seed Beading DIY Kits

Not sure where to to start? Why not pick up a Seed Beading DIY kit. Each kit includes all the materials needed to make each jewelry item. Here are some of our recent favorites:

• Beadable Kits
• Loft Bracelet Kits
• Maggie T Designs Kits
• Glass Garden Kits

How will you dress your holiday table this year? Why not add some fun utensils like our selection of Beadable Gifts? Last year we visited a local lunch/catering business to show how to use these beadable gifts. We’re sad to say that the business is no longer there but we still dream about their delicious soups. Here are some ideas to reel in the festivities for the holidays.

Items you’ll need:

• Beadable Gifts
• Large-Hole Beads and Metal Beads – Check the Hot Category for Bead Pens

Toss and serve some fresh salads with a pair of Salad Serving Set. (A003251)

Get the Beadable Tongs (Z005787) for the mixed salads, fried chicken or as an extra pair of hands!

Help carve your turkey or ham with the Serving Fork (Z005605).

Cake Server Z007097 to serve up your favorite desserts!

Make it a memorable evening with a popping a bottle of bubbly and capping it off with a sweet Wine Stopper (A003264)

Check out our other beadable ideas to get you inspired:

• DIY Beadable Gifts
• DIY Beadable Wine Stopper
• John’s Bottle Opener

Beadable Gifts Video

Check out our video HERE from 2019 on how to utilize these fun ideas!

Need a gift for the holidays? This easy gift-giving beadable DIY bottle opener is what you’ll want. It’s easy to make and great for a quick gift you can wrap right up. Pair it with some cool looking large-hole gemstones for a masculine vibe.

What you’ll need for DIY Bottle Opener:

• A003253 – Bottle Opener
• Large-Hole Gemstones – Items used in example ATQ10RDLH-8

Directions:

1. Twist of the end of the bottle opener and slide on 4 gemstones.
2. Twist the end back onto the bottle opener end.

Need more easy DIY gift-giving ideas? Check out these Beadable ideas!

Following our very popular Column Beads, a brand new item in the last two months, why not make a matching pair of beadable jewelry with this Beadable Bangle with Miyuki Delica Mix!

What you’ll need:

• 11/0 Miyuki Delica Mix
• Z001459/Z001462– Beadable Bangle with Twist Off Bezel
• A006587 – 6lb Fireline Thread
• A015211 – Needle
  AND
• Step-by-Step Pattern Tutorial for DIY Bezel Bangle

Items used in Robin’s Nest Bezel Bangle: SB03806, Z001459, A006587 & A015211.

We’re getting ready for Christmas season with this Red and Green Holiday Earrings. Designed with our NEW Swarovski Rouge Pearls and Thread Bobbin colors, we’re using two colors to wrap with our Beadable Oval Pendants (Z011345 or Z011351) for a festive pair of earrings!

What you’ll need for these Holiday Earrings:

• (2) Z011345 – Beadable Oval Pendant
• (2) SW02560 – 8mm Swarovski Rouge Crystal Pearl
• Z008003 – Seafoam Green Superlon Beading Thread Bobbin
• Z008298 – Scarlet Superlon Beading Thread Bobbin
• A019626 – 1.5 Inch Eyepin
• TCZ0078 – Coil Earring Wire by TierraCast®
• Needle

Directions:

1. Cut both threads to a length of about 8 feet. Feed both threads to your needle.

2. With your thread ends, anchor it to the inner loop of the beadable pendant with two knots. Cut tail to about 1/4 inch. Optional: You can use a small dot of glue to secure knot.

3. Sew down through middle hole and loop back through top loop. You will start from the inside towards the outside to one side. (You can refer to our previous blog post on sewing through this oval pendant, but these Red & Green Earrings will work from the middle outwards.)

4. Then sew other side starting from the middle and going outwards.

5. Sew through middle strands back and forth and cut off excess (Refer to video tutorial in previous beadable blog post). (Optional, you can use a small dot of glue for security, but not necessary. I’d suggest using a translucent glue that will not discolor the thread. Test out glue before use.)

6. Open eyepin loop, slide on top loop of pendant and close loop.

7. Slide on pearl and make a simple loop. Open earwire loop and slide on dangle.

8. Repeat all steps for other earring.