Mother’s Day is coming up and we have this sweet and east bracelet idea using TierraCast Wire Bracelet, TierraCast® Birthstone Crystal charms & more! Let your mom feel loved this year.

Dress up a TierraCast Wire Bracelet with birthstone crystal charms that represents each meaningful child or grandchild in their lives. Each month has it’s own birthstone and below is a list of each TierraCast birthstone crystal charm to add to your mom’s bracelet:

• January – Garnet (Siam) – TC02103
• February – Amethyst/Tanzanite – TC02104/TC02114
• March – Aquamarine – TC02105
• April – Crystal – TC02106
• May – Emerald – TC02107
• June – Light Amethyst – TC02108
• July – Ruby (Light Siam) – TC02109
• August – Peridot – TC02110
• September – Sapphire – TC02111
• October – Rose – TC02112
• November – Topaz – TC02194
• December – Blue Zircon – TC02198

Need more charms to add to your bracelet, we’ve got a fun collection of Large-Hole Girl and Boy charms with birthstone crystals! Get these to add to the bracelet too:

Girls Birthstones:

• January – A008026
• February – A008027
• March – A008028
• April – A008029
• May – A008030
• June – A008031
• July – A008032
• August – A008033
• September – A008034
• October – A008035
• November – A008036
• December – A008037

Boy Birthstone:

• January – A008038
• February – A008039
• March – A008040
• April – A008041
• May – A008042
• June – A008043
• July – A008044
• August – A008045
• September – A008046
• October – A008047
• November – A008048
• December – A008049

Celebrate Moms with her own personalized Wire Bracelet today!

Items used in Wire Bracelet: TCZ1514, TC02105, TC02109, A008031, TC02111, TC00095 & A008799.

1. Cut bail off of large hole girl charm. Open jump ring and slide on girl charm.
2. Open another jump ring and slide on Mom charm
3. Open wire bracelet, slide on charms through looped end.
4. Wrap and gift it to Mom!

Christmas is fast approaching, so here are some last-minute easy DIYs you can whip up in no time and with just a few components. Our ideas consists of Easy Bracelets, Easy Hoop Earrings, DIYs for the Table and DIY Kits.

Easy DIY Bracelets

Here are some easy DIYs for simple bracelets!

• EZDIY Stackable Bracelets
• EZDIY Leather Hook Bracelet
• Leather Safari Bracelet
• Paperclip Charm Bracelets
• Carabiner Clasp Bracelets
• Turquoise Satin Bracelet
• MORE Bracelet Ideas on the Blog

DIY Hook Earrings

Here are some easy DIYs to make trendy hoop earrings:

• Acetate Drop Earrings
• Beachside Hoop Earrings
• Pearl Hoop Earrings
• Skull Earrings
• Hoop Earrings with Classic Cut Crystals
• Straw Hoop Earrings
• More Earrings Ideas on the Blog

DIYs for the Table

Here are some easy DIYs to make for the dinner table, beading table or even your work table:

• Metal Stamped Bookmarks
• Bookmark Tassels
• DIY Wine Stopper with Large Swarovski crystal
• DIY Bottle Opener
• Bead Pens
• Dinner Beadable Gifts

DIY Kits

Need more ideas? Get some DIY kits so you can get started!

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!

This week’s tutorial from ImpressArt is a simple tutorial on dapping. Turn flat ImpressArt stamping blanks into beautifully domed pieces of jewelry!

Here is what you’ll need to start dapping:

• Dapping Block Set (TL00351): This tool is what you will need to create the curved/domed shape.
• Round Metal Blanks

Dapping Tutorial

Tutorial also uses the texturing skill used in last week’s ImpressArt Tutorial.

Here are some fun DIY Crafts for the holidays. Turning from our traditional DIY jewelry, we want to offer some fun DIY Craft options for your friend who loves to accessorize with bookmarks, ornaments and more!

1. Holiday Bead Pens
2. Holiday Lightbulb Ornament
3. Fancy Swarovski Snowflake
4. Glass Bead Sun Catcher Tutorial
5. Beaded Holiday Ornament Charms
6. DIY Bookmarks with Tassels

Oh and don’t forget our most recent post on our DIY Holiday Wreath!

Need some DIY gift ideas for your naturalist friend? He/She most likely love neutral colors, leather and gemstones. Here are some gorgeous DIY jewelry for the naturalist friend this holiday season!

1. Black Gold Amazonite Tassel Necklace
2. Crystal Quartz Drop Earrings
3. DIY Diffuser Necklace with Lava Beads
4. Leather & Tube Bead Necklace
5. Easy Leather Hook Bracelet
6. Stone Ripple Leather Bracelet
7. Gemstone Donut Bails
8. Gemstone Post Earrings with Cabochons

Here are some great DIY jewelry gift ideas for our trendy friend. Our Trendsetter is always wearing the latest fashion and jewelry. She not only wears it, but also influences others to join in on the fad. So try out some of these DIY jewelry with some of our newest products like wood and resin pendant charms, Acetate, Enamel, post earrings, lariat necklaces, adjustable bracelets with sliding clasps and DIY kits are trendy. It will surely be a eyeopener for your Trendsetter friend!

1. Wood and Resin Pendant Necklace
2. Golden Halo Earrings with Swarovski Crystals
3. DIY Jewelry using Enamel Component
4. Tory’s Acetate & Silver Drop Earrings
5. Acetate Fringe Earrings
6. Lariat Gemstones and Tassel Necklace
7. Diakonos Kits

Know someone who needs a fun holiday gift that brings sparkle, glam and bling to their outfit? These gift ideas uses the sparkle of Swarovski® crystals and pearls. Gift some exciting DIY jewelry that’ll make her shine! Here are some ideas to get you started:

1. Swarovski Aquarmarine
2. Swarovski Raindrop Pendant
3. Memory Wire Wrap Bracelets with Swarovski Fine Rocks Beads
4. Classic Crystal Hoop Earrings
5. Adjustable Bracelets with Swarovski Crystals
6. Rhinestone Chain Bracelet
7. Pearl Jewelry, a Classic Trend
8. How to Use Pinch Bails with Swarovski Pendants

These Holiday DIY gift ideas are for the Boho Beauty in your life.She seeks a relaxing vibe and a moment of zen. She loves natural and earthy tone, so make sure you design with fibers like Ribbon, Tassels, Leather and Straw, as well as some Gemstone. Here are some great DIY projects for the Boho Beauty!

1. Straw & Leather Macrame
2. Fishtail Cuff
3. Fabric Tassel Jewelry
4. Fan Tassels
5. Macrame Leather Bracelet
6. Boho Feather Earrings
7. Silk Ribbon in Jewelry
8. Long Tassels

These gift ideas are for the Modern Minimalistic stylist in your life. They love the simplistic, clean lines like a single chain necklace and dramatic shapes like a large pair of hoop earrings or a triangular pendant. They like the monochromatic of silver and the bold shine of gold or even feel gorgeous with the rose gold color! There’s minimal colors in their jewelry palette and LOVE the many ways they can layer up their pieces!

Here are some DIY projects to gift to your Modern Minimalistic friend:

Silver Jewelry

1. Heidi’s Geometric Jewelry
2. Metal Fringe Earrings
3. Lariat Beading Chain
4. Chevron Chain Necklace

Gold Jewelry

1. Pearl Hoop Earrings
2. Silk Cord Jewelry
3. DIY Beadable
4. Enamel Point Earrings

Fall is the perfect time to wind down, cozy up in a nice warm blanket and page through a good read! Why not make a DIY bookmark while you’re at it. And with tassels of course! Here is a quick and easy tutorial on making these bookmarks. Plus, as a bonus we have some book recommendations from our designers to you.

What you’ll need for bookmarks:

• Bookmarks (A002528/A003998/A005286/A005293)
• 5mm or 6mm jump ring
• 60mm Long Fabric Tassels
  or 1.75 Inch Chain Tassel (Gold/Silver)
• Moon Charm (Gold/Silver)
  OR Star Charm (Gold/Silver)

Directions:

1. Open jump ring and slide on charm. Close jump ring.
2. Open another jump ring, slide on tassel, charm jump ring and through bookmark loop. Close jump ring.
3. Repeat all steps for MORE Bookmarks!

Book Recommendation

Make sure to add these books to your Must-Read books, recommended by our Designers:

• Heidi: I recently read Stephen King’s “Sleeping Beauties” and loved it. One of my other favorite books from him is “The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon”. I also recently read “The Woman in Cabin 10” by Ruth Ware. And currently reading “No Exit” by Taylor Adams.
• John: I’m a Stephen King fan. The Dark Tower Series is great as well as The Stand and Under the Dome and the Mr. Mercedes series.
• So: For a short fun read, One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories by B.J.Novak. For my graphic novel and comic style readers, read This Was Our Pact by Ryan Andrews. The artwork is spectacular!
• Shanna: Butterflies by Martha Goldhirsh
• Tory: Mythos by Stephen Fry

Father’s Day is coming up and we have this easy DIY Keychain, made with large-hole gemstones and 1mm leather cord.

Try out this easy DIY keychain project you can simply make in minutes! What you’ll need for this project are the following:

• 1mm Round Leather Cord
• Large-Hole Gemstones, preferably 6mm to 10mm in size.
• 7mm 16-Gauge Jump Rings (Z007449)
• Key Ring or Split Key Ring

Directions

• Cut a foot of 1mm leather cord.
• Make sure jump ring is full closed. Feed one end of your leather cord through the jump ring. Center the jump ring on the leather cord.
• With both leather cord ends, slide on three large-hole gemstone beads.
• Make an overhand knot with the leather cord ends to sit closely below the gemstone beads.
• Cut leather cords, leaving 1 to 2 inch tail.
• Slide jump ring on to your key ring and you are done!

Specific items used in keychain sample: MCKR0001, Z007449, A022071, BGA8RDLH-8

DIY Beadable Gifts are personal and easy to make. Here are three examples for a quick and easy gift idea for teachers, fathers and even for birthdays.

DIY Beadable Gifts are easy as 1-2-3.  After you’ve selected the Beadable Gift you want and large-hole Beads, Interchange beads or Large-Hole Gemstones, all you need to do is uncap your beadable, slide beads onto the mandrel and cap your end. Easy as that!

Golf Club Stir Stick: Z005775, X004108 (2), BGA8RLLH-M-8 OR BGA8RDLH-8

Butter Knife: Z005786, Z006331 (2), A005426, Z006747 (2)

Cheese Slicer: Z005784, A004241, A001180, Z007050 (Make sure to ream the middle of this Flower Tube bead to fit mandrel.)