Glam up your New Year’s Eve party with your favorite dress, dancing shoes and statement necklace. We have a few fashion trend necklaces sure to turn heads before the ball drops!

Make this iconic bib necklace from our Sept ’16 trend. Create this stunning necklace with our free tutorial, a bold bib connector, seed beads and Czech dagger beads.

From our May ’16 Boho Fringe and Tassel Jewelry trend, these statement necklaces are made with various lengths of microfiber suede cords inserted into end caps, then attached to chain. Rock this statement piece with a sassy dress or pair of your favorite jeans

Tease your fun side with a statement necklace donned with Jesse James beads from our Dec ’16 trend. Create this statement necklace with the Cabin by the Lake Mix, chain, bib connectors and feather charms. Finish it up with leather cord and you can get on with the partying!

Check out this waterfall necklace from our June ‘16 Birthstone Trend. This statement necklace has Swarovski® pearls linked together by wire wrapping each dangle and attaching each dangle to the gold-plated necklace with jump rings.

Make statement necklaces simple by draping Czech fire polish glass bead dangles across some elegant chain maille (CH00736/CH00737), like this necklace from our May ’16 Birthstone Trend.

From our July ’16 Birthstone Trend, this statement necklace has the perfect hues for the festive holidays. Headpins are strung with Czech fire polish beads, through Textured Large Oval Links (CH00738/CH00739) and teardrop Chinese crystals.

Let these Dakota Stone Gemstone Pendants (Nov ’16 Trend) create the ultimate focal statement necklace. Simply string one of these pendants with small round beads to separate the stunning sets and add your favorite chain to complete a necklace you can wear year ‘round!

Seed beads and bugle beads makes this stunning statement necklace from our Dec ’15 Fringe Trend. Find the tutorial to this necklace here.

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Make some fun beaded holiday ornament charms with Artistic Wire® Finding Forms. Watch Artistic Wire demonstrate how to create a star, snowman or tree. Hang one from a holiday tree, dangle one from a window or attach one to a neatly wrapped present! Get your finding forms, artistic wire, and seed beads today at GoodyBeads to make some beaded holiday ornaments of your own!

What you will need to create a finding form ornament charm:

Artistic Wire Finding Forms

20 or 22 Gauge Artistic Wire

26 Gauge Artistic Wire

Holiday Tree Ornament Charm

Here we created a holiday tree (TL00250) with 22 Gauge Antique Brass Wire (AW00026) and included a Swarovski® star bead to the top. We took 26 Gauge Artistic Wire and wrapped back and forth on the inside of the tree while adding random seed beads. This project is perfect if you have leftover seed beads from previous projects. You can also use our Miyuki Seed Bead Grab Bag (A011619) for a nice variation of color and sizes.

Holiday Star Ornament Charm

Our star (TL00251) is made with Antique Brass Wire (AW00026) with bronze, white, clear and cream hued seed beads crisscrossed in the middle on 26 gauge wire.

Holiday Snowman Ornament Charm

We think this snowman (TL00253) is just darling! We added an 8mm squaredelle (A011435) and 6mm Swarovski cube (SW00309) to depict a top hat for our snowman. We ran some 26 Gauge artistic wire side to side, and layered with seed beads and Czech melon beads for the scarf.

Introducing our new gift jewelry kits perfect for gift-giving. Created by our in-house designers, So Vang, Tory Vezina and Heidi Urlaub, these kits are easy to make and versatile to wear to all of your upcoming events and celebrations. Plus, the kits are conveniently packaged inside a plastic pillow-shaped container for easy gift giving to the DIYers in your life!

Thinking of what to give this holiday season or for birthdays or special occasions? Gift kits are the perfect gift to give to your girlfriends, sisters, bridesmaids, work buddies, etc.

Gift Kits by So Vang

(Kit Shown: KT00147, KT00152, KT00151)

So’s kits play with bold hues of porcelain, Czech and blown glass beads. Make a statement with Indonesian Dream Necklaces, style your nightlife with Maya Moon Earrings or stack up your love of arm candy with Peaceful Journey Stretch Bracelets.

Gift Kits by Heidi Urlaub

(Kit shown: KT00166, KT00158)

Heidi’s kits have an earthy and edgy vibe with her love of leather and gemstones. You can easily wear her jewelry with the intent of going everywhere and still be on trend. Her Tears of Leather Earrings and On the Fringe Leather Earrings are so gorgeous, you’ll long to own one, two or all of her styles! Meditation Stretch Bracelets have a harmonic combination of round gemstones and emerald-cut Swarovski® crystals, while the Boho Belle Tube Necklace is decorated with small gemstones and curved tubes that gently hug your collarbone.

Gift Kits by Tory Vezina

(Kit shown: KT00181, KT00171, KT00175)

Tory created artistically-inspired kit designs with popular memory wire bracelets, fringy tassels and beautifully handmade lampwork beads. Make a simple Free Spirit Leather Wrap Bracelet with memory wire, leather, tube beads and assorted silver-plated beads. Extend your love of tassels with a Bellisimo Bracelet or an Amalfi Leather Tassel Necklace. Or update your look with Modern Art Earrings or Celestial Jewel Earrings.

We have the perfect holiday jewelry set for the fun and stylish fashionista.. Try this free tutorial on how to make these star blooms necklace and earrings using SuperDuos, o-beads and size 10/0 round czech beads. Make it just in time for the holidays!

SuperDuo Star Blooms Poinsettia Necklace and Earrings

Tutorial and Components

Created by our in-house designer So Vang, you can make this holiday theme, star blooms necklace and earrings set with this FREE illustrated tutorial.

Necklace Extra Tip

When you have finished stringing together your five components, we have two options on how to attach your 24” chain.

First, you can sew the chain at the end of the SuperDuo as shown in our photo below. Refer to the illustrated tutorial or image to see that you connect the chain end to the SuperDuo across from the connected SuperDuo of your side poinsettia component.

Or, secondly you can use a small gauge jump ring to slide through theSuperDuo like how we’ve shown here. However, not all SuperDuo holes are large enough for the jump ring to slide through. If it does not, going with the first option will be best to adding your chain.

SuperDuo Southwestern Star Bloom Style

Don’t think you are limited to just a holiday-hued necklace. Try out different combinations of colors and make it your own. We’ve used turquoise and deep coral to create ours above.

Cozy up this winter and make these beaded snowflake ornaments. Hang them on your holiday tree, decorate your door frames, dangle them in front of your window pane or use them in place of bows on your gifts! Learn to make snowflake ornaments with our EZ DIY GoodyBeads Series tutorial.

Tutorial

Sample Ornaments

From our Oct 2015 Trends, is our popular tear drop miracle beaded ornament.

Beads used:

• (1 pk.) A006241 – 6 Inch Wire Snowflake Ornament Form
• (2 pk.) A014921 – 15mm Tear Drop Silver Miracle Beads
• (1 pk.) A013221 – 8mm Rondelle Acrylic Beads
• (3 pk.) A001745 – 8mm Silver Plated Crystal Rhinestone Rondelle Beads
• (1 tb.) SB00012 – Crystal AB Miyuki Seed Bead

(Designed by Tory Vezina)

These three lovely matte gold and red snowflake ornaments come from our Oct 2014 trend.

Beads used:

• (1 pk.) A006241 – 6 Inch Wire Snowflake Ornament Form
• (1 pk.) Z006996 – 4mm Matte Gold Beads
• (1 pk.) Z008122 – 9mm Matte Gold Rondelle Beads
• (1 pk.) Z006997 – 8mm Satin Gold Beads
• (1 pk.) A016763 – 4mm Light Siam Round Glass Beads
• (1 pk.) A016781 – 6mm Light Siam Round Glass Beads
• (1 pk.) A016799 – 8mm Light Siam Round Glass Beads
• (1 pk.) PR00263 – 4mm Preciosa Round Cream Pearl Beads
• (1 pk.) PR00274 – 6mm Preciosa Round Cream Pearl Beads
• (1 tb.) SB00632 – 11/0 Gilding Metal Seed Beads

This colorful snowflake is created with fun ceramic beads and faceted Chinese crystals.

Beads used:

• (1 pk.) Z009790 – 9 Inch Wire Snowflake Ornament Form
• (1 pk.) A008069 – 4mm Red Miracle Beads
• (1 pk.) A006151 – Green Round Acrylic Beads
• (2 pk.) A001744 – 8mm Silver Plated Garnet Rhinestone Rondelle Beads
• (2 pk.) A008566 – Ceramic Christmas Tree Cookie Beads
• (2 pk.) A008567 – Ceramic Gingerbread House Cookie Beads
• (2 pk.) A009134 – 10mm Silver Plated Peridot Rhinestone Rondelle Beads
• (1 pk.) A016598 – Garnet Faceted Teardrop Crystal Beads
• (2 pk.) A013428 – 8mm Faceted Rondelle Lime Green Millefiori Beads
• (1 pk.) Z016402 – 10mm Preciosa Green Carmen Beads

Start checking off your list of gifts to buy with these new GoodyBeads holiday kits. Designed by our in-house designers Tory Vezina, Harper Gray and So Vang, celebrate the festive holidays with 23 kit selections to choose from.

These new GoodyBeads Holiday kits are in a clear pillowcase box, which is convenient to slap a bow on top and place it under the tree for your beading friend! Or make them to wear to your next gift exchange.

So Vang Holiday Kits

Inspired by vintage ornaments, get these retro-inspired kits to bring some holiday cheer!

Kits shown: KT00120, KT00124, KT00129

Tory Vezina Holiday Kits

Whether you are dressing up a snowman or conjuring up a holiday feast, these jewelry kits are sure to get you into the holiday mood!

Kits shown: KT00145, KT00143, KT00139

Harper Gray Holiday Kits

Celebrate all of the holiday traditions with family and friends – and peppermint!

Kits shown: KT00135, KT00134, KT00131

Here in GoodyBeads land, we can’t wait for Christmas. We love everything from the decorated trees, freshly fallen snowflakes, holiday music to the aroma of peppermint candy canes. Get your gift shopping done early by making some easy DIY necklaces. Fulfill all of your gifts and still have time to enjoy the holidays, even if it is six months away.

Chain

Choose your chain from larger links or dainty links, silver-plated or gold-plated, beaded chain or bar chain. One of the easiest necklace to wear is an extra-long style, like a 30” length is easy to slip over your bead or double for a different look. Though a shorter necklace length is doable, by adding your own clasp findings with jump rings. Check out our image below to determine your necklace preference.

Pendants

An stunning focal piece you can use to make an easy necklace are slice pendants or gemstone pendants. We are loving this quartz pendant as it comes with a bail that you can slip a chain through for easy making and wearing.

Pendants in image: Z007501 & Z001498

Charms & Links

Another easy addition to a necklace are charms and links. Choose a favorite charm or link and attach it to your necklace with a jump ring. Check out our bar connectors for a trendy boho look, alphabet charms for a personalized touch, or quirky TierraCast® or metal charm for a quirky personality.

Charms and links in image: Z017709, A019962, A018504, & Z00177 

Tassel

Tassels are everywhere. Slide on a leather/suede tassel or chain tassel for a street-smart, easy-to-create necklace everyone will love.

Tassels in image: Z008631/Z001388, A013214

Inspired Necklaces

Check for favorite trends to inspire your next necklace project:

• Easy to Make Trendy Tassel Necklaces
• Trendy Initial Jewelry
• Convertible Necklaces
• Layered Necklaces
• Mixed Media Necklaces

Are you ready to head bang to the beat of “Boys of Summer,” while cruising along the beach? We have three bracelets that feature trending flamingo and palm tree motifs. Easy to make and slip on, you can make these simple stretch or leather bracelets while catching rays on the beach.

Beach Party Stretch Bracelet

Wear your oversized floppy hat, romper, flip flops and this cool bracelet to your next beach party! You can whip up this bracelet and still have time to figure out if you want to change your outfit again.

What you will need for this bracelet is the following:

• (1 pk.) Z007190 – Flamingo Bead
• (1 pk.) A007214 – Palm Tree Bead
• (1 pk.) A005646 – Beige with Light Pink Dot Bead
• (1 pk.) A006682 – Raspberry with White Dot Bead
• (1) Z001624 – 0.8mm Elastic Cord
• (1 pk.) MIRA0008 – Green Miracle Bead
• (1 pk.) A002225 – Silver Plated Bali Style Beads
• (1 pk.) A021466 –Silver Plated Bali Style Disc Spacer
• (1) Z004335 – Burgundy Tassel
• (1) A007703 – Sand Dollar Pewter Charm
• (1) A001529 – 6mm Jump Ring
• Fast-drying glue OR (1) A015821 – Super New Glue

Instructions:

Step 1 – Open your jump ring and slide on your tassel and sand dollar loop. Close jump ring.

Step 2 – Cut your elastic to 9 Inches. Give your Elastic a tug to loosen the elasticity.

Step 3 – Slide on the following bead sections:

1. Raspberry bead, disc spacer, pink bead, disc spacer, pink bead, disc spacer, pink bead, raspberry bead
2. green bead, small spacer, green bead, flamingo bead
3. green bead, small spacer, green bead, palm tree bead
4. green bead, small spacer, green bead, flamingo bead
5. green bead, small spacer, green bead, palm tree bead
6. green bead, jump ring dangle, small spacer, green bead

Step 4 – Make a surgeon’s knot. Check our elastic bracelet post to learn how to make a surgeon’s knot.

Step 5 – Add a dab of your fast-drying glue to your knot.

Step 6 – Cut excess elastic.

Coastal Palm Tree Leather Bracelet

We are so loving this palm tree leather bracelet. It’s ultra trendy for summer with leather cord and bright palm tree beads in this simple design.

Items you will need:

• (1 pk.) A007214 – Palm Tree Bead
• (1) WR00120 – Large Silver Memory Wire
• (2) TC01855 – Brass Cord End
• (2) SW00300 – Swarovski® 4mm Topaz Cube Crystal
• (9) CH00789 – 6mm Whiskey Round Portuguese Leather Cord with Hole

Tools:

TLZ0207 – Memory Wire Finishing Pliers
FTTL0005 – Memory Wire Cutter

Instructions:

Step 1 – Make a simple loop at one end of your memory wire.

Step 2 – Slide on the following beads:

Palm tree, cube crystal, cord end, leather, cord end, cube crystal, palm tree

Step 3 – Cut with your memory wire cutters 1/2″ away from the last palm tree.

Step 4 – Round the wire end to make a simple loop.

Blushing Flamingo Leather Bracelet

Can you imagine yourself wearing this bracelet, while humming and sipping on a fruity drink? We love the handmade flamingo glass bead surrounded with hues of pink.

Items you will need:

• (1 pk.) Z007190 – Flamingo Bead
• (1 pk.) A005646 – Beige with Light Pink Dot Bead
• (1 pk.) A006682 – Raspberry with White Dot Bead
• (1) WR00120 – Large Silver Memory Wire
• (4) TC01857 – Rhodium Plated Cord End
• (7) CH00791 – Distressed Red Round Portuguese Leather Cord with Hole
• (2) SW00232 – 4mm Swarovski Round Indian Pink Crystal
• (2) SW00233 – 6mm Swarovski Round Indian Pink Crystal
• (8) TC00357 – 8mm Rhodium Bead Aligner

Tools:

TL00207 – Memory Wire Finishing Pliers
FTTL0005 – Memory Wire Cutter

Instructions:

Step 1 – Cut your leather cord in half to create two 3.5” lengths.

Step 2 – Make a simple loop at one end of your memory wire.

Step 3 – Slide on the following bead sections:

1. Cord end, leather, cord end, 4mm crystal, bead aligner, raspberry bead, bead aligner
2. 6mm round crystal, bead aligner, pink bead, bead aligner, flamingo bead, bead aligner, pink bead, bead aligner, 6mm pink crystal
3. bead aligner, raspberry bead, bead aligner, 4mm crystal, Cord end, leather, cord end

Step 4 – Cut with your memory wire cutters 1/2″ away from the last cord end.

Step 5 – Round the wire end to make a simple loop.

Make a personalized gift with special, customized words for Dad. A new alternative to sterling silver, Alkemé™ stamping blanks make personalizing gifts easy and fun.

Made with a newly formulated, non-corrosive metal alloy, these metal discs allow for intricate, detailed stamping at just a light tap of a hammer. Plus, Alkemé™ stamping blanks are lead-, nickel and cadmium-free.  Just buff with a soft cloth, like you do with silver. It’s a great, affordable option to using sterling silver, and looks fantastic.

Leather KeyChain with Alkemé Blank

Dads are heroes, don’t you agree? They fix the sink when clogged, change out the burned-out light bulb, chase away monsters under your bed and even drive you to the mall. We have this easy leather keychain to remind him of his superhero qualities. Refer to our How to Rivet blog post for a tutorial on how to rivet leather and our metal stamping blog post on how to stamp metal blanks.

What you’ll need:

• Stamped Alkemé blank
• 6” of 10mm leather
• Key Ring and jump ring
• 6mm compression rivet and 6mm rivet setter
• Metal working tools

Leather Cord Wrap Bracelet

This simple bracelet is for the fishing enthusiast Dad. Using this stylish fish hook clasp, 2mm leather cord and an Alkemé dangle blank, he is sure to wear this bracelet all day, every day, fishing, or non-fishing.

What you’ll need:

• Stamped Alkemé blank
• 2mm leather cord
• Jump ring
• Fish hook clasp

Leather KeyChain with Alkemé Blank

• (1) MCKR0002 – Key Ring
• (1) Z009650 – 1 1/4 Inch 18 Gauge Silver Dog Tag Alkeme™ Metal Stamping Blank
• (1) A001530 – 8mm Jump Ring
• (6) CH00185 – 10mm Brown/Turquoise Flat Leather
• (1) TC01679 – 6mm Antique Copper Compression Rivet
• Tool: TC01812 – 6mm Rivet Setter
• Letter Stamps: TL00191 – 3mm Bridgette Metal Letters Stamping Set

Leather Cord Wrap Bracelet

• (1) A019153 – 5/8 x 1/4 Inch Oval Tag Soft Strike Aluminum Stamping Blank
• (1) A021702 – Antique Silver Multi Fish Hook
• (1) Y002922 – 1.3mm Natural Orange Leather Cord
• (1) A001530 – 8mm Jump Ring
• Letter Stamps: TL00191 – 3mm Bridgette Metal Letters Stamping Set

Memorial Day is a special day to honor those who have died while serving in the United States of America armed forces. We have a few DIY jewelry projects to commemorate this day and all American holidays.

Red, White and Blue Flat Leather Bracelet

Here’s a clean and sleek bracelet made from 5mm flat leather and rivets. First, measure four strands of leather at your wrist size plus two more inches for the loops. You can learn how to rivet leather loops by reading our previous blog. Make sure to loop your ends through the bar end before you hammer your rivets. Add a clasp and you are ready to rock to the beat of an American song.

• (9) CH00046 – 5mm Red Flat Leather
• (9) CHZ0044 – 5mm White Flat Leather
• (9) CH00184 – 5mm Navy Flat Leather
• (2) TC01720 – 1 Inch Gold Distressed End Bar
• (2) A011522 – 6mm Gold Plated Jump Ring
• (1) A019949 – Round Gold Magnetic Clasp
• (8) TC01450 – 4mm Brass Oxide Rivet

Red, White and Blue Wrap Around Cord Bracelet

We made this bracelet easy to wear, make, and adjust. Take a strand of red, white and blue 2mm leather cord and line them up at one end. Take a silver clamp and clamp the three ends with serrated chain nose pliers. Hold your strands together and evenly straighten your strands. Make a flush cut at the other end and use another silver clamp to clamp those ends. Add your clasp and a simple USA charm. What’s versatile about this bracelet is that you can add knots in between your leather cords if you find the bracelet to be a bit loose. Plus, we think the added knots are a neat feature to the bracelet. Wrap 4 or 5 times around your wrist for a fire cracking weekend.

• (1) A013401 – 2mm Navy Leather Cord
• (1) A013406 – 2mm White Leather Cord
• (1) A013408 – 2mm Burgundy Leather Cord
• (2) A012441 – 10mm Silver Plated Clamp
• (1) A019951 – Round Silver Magnetic Clasp
• (3) A001529 – 6mm Silver Plated Jump Ring
• (1) Z010064 – USA with Stars and Stripes Charm

Red Poppy Pin and Ring

You will find red poppies being adorned and worn on Memorial day. Here is a quick tutorial on how to make these red poppy pin and ring.

Red Poppy Pin

What you will need:

• (19) A010294 – 12mm Siam Glass Dagger Czech Beads
• (7) A010288 – 12mm Jet Glass Dagger Czech Beads
• (1) SW00135 – Swarovski® 8mm Bicone Crystal Beads Light Siam
• (1) SW00101 – Swarovski® 8mm Round Crystal Beads Jet
• (1) TC01257 – 2 Inch Silver 21 Gauge Headpins by TeirraCast
• (1) MCPN0001 – 1 Inch Long Silver Plated Bow Tie Pins
• A006588 – Smoke Fireline Thread

To make the pin, you will make Czech dagger rings by threading on Czech daggers and making a knot with the thread ends. Cut off excess thread. You will need to make three rings with 10 red Czech dagger beads, 9 red Czech dagger beads and 7 black Czech dagger beads.

Next, slide on your headpin the 8mm black round crystal, black dagger ring, red dagger smaller ring, red dagger larger ring and 8mm red bicone crystal. Make a simple loop. Open the headpin dangle loop and attach to the loop on the bow pin.

Red Poppy Ring

What you will need:

• (17) A010294 – 12mm Siam Glass Dagger Czech Beads
• (1) SW00101 – Swarovski® 8mm Round Crystal Beads Jet
• (1) A015180 – 12mm Adjustable Silver-Plated Ring
• A015821 – Super New Glue
• A006588 – Smoke Fireline Thread

For this ring, you will need to make two rings with 10 red dagger beads and 7 red dagger beads. Use a fast-drying glue, like Super New Glue to add to the base of your ring. Lay the larger red ring on top and press down with your finger. This will help the ring to lay flat. This should only take a few seconds to dry. Add some glue on the inner part of the red dagger ring and add your smaller red dagger ring. Hold it in place with your finger for a few seconds. Add some glue to that layer and place the jet round crystal on top.

Mother’s Day is approaching and what better way to say thanks to our mothers by customizing a one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day locket. We have two easy DIY locket gift ideas for the loving mothers, special aunts, and caring grandmothers in your lives.

Charmed Locket

Lockets and floating charms are an easy gift to make for Mother’s Day. Choose your glass locket and fill it with floating charms and mementos. Here, we have filled our pink locket with a brass heart stamping blank and three floating charms.

Picture Love Locket

Tell her that you love her with this love locket with a picture inside, so that she can wear it close to her heart. We filled this LOVE locket with a ½” gold-plated blank and used stamping tools to stamp MOM along with two small hearts. We then sized a photo down to fit inside a ½” circle. Glue both pieces inside the locket and add a necklace. This heart-filled necklace is ready for a box and bow for Mother’s Day.

Charmed Locket

(1) Z007505 – 30 Inch Rhodium Necklace

(1) Z006118 – 30mm Round Pink Glass Locket

(1) Z003779 – 16mm Heart Stamping Blank

(1) A020560 – MOM Heart Floating Charm

(1) A020583 – Round White Opal Floating Charm

(1) Z011743 – Pink Enamel Flower Floating Charm

Picture Love Locket

(1) A015258 – 23mm Round Love Pewter Locket

(1) A011799 – ½ Inch Circle Stamping Blank

(1) Z004116 – 18” Sterling Silver Chain Necklace

TL00123 – Bridgette Letter Stamping Set

As the clock starts ticking down the hours, minutes and seconds to finish off 2015 and chime into 2016, did you make any last minute New Year’s resolution? Making New Year’s resolutions are easy but the hardest part is the commitment. Resolution bracelets are the perfect accessory companions to help you stick to your 2016 plans. Here are some inspiring resolution bracelets that we’ve made showcasing metal stamping. Check out our previous blog post on how to get started with metal stamping, to learn how to make this popular personalized jewelry.

Quoted Stamped Bangle

Quotes are words of encouragement. We have quoted Ghandi on this bangle with, “The future depends on what you do today.” What is your favorite quote?

To make this bangle, start out with a Z005837 copper stamping blank. Take some Sanding Sponges like TL00154 and sand down the edges and corners of the stamping blank. Once you have smoothed them down, lightly pencil your quote on the stamping blank, keep in mind the size of the letter stamps you intend to use. Space words evenly to fit the whole quote. Stamp your quote. Use a black permanent market or Stamp Enamel to fill in your letters. Wipe and shine your stamping blank with a polishing cloth. This will also help rub off the light pencil marks. Use a Bending Bar to curve your bangle and Bending Pliers to help shape the bangle.

Items Used:

• (1) Z005837 – 1/4×6 Inch Rectangle Copper Stamping Blank
• A010615 – Lower Case Jeanie Metal Letters Stamping Set

Picture Jasper Charm Bracelet

Picture Jasper is about peace and relaxation. It’s why we included some Picture Jasper dangle charms in this bracelet to help calm your mind and soul for 2016. We’ve also added a few Chinese crystal dangle charms for added sparkle. We’ve used metal blanks and stamped words to help encourage the mind and soul to “take chances” and “be patient,” as wells as to just “breathe,” “heal” and to “laugh more” in the New Year.

Items used:

• (1) Z001016 – 10mm Silver Cable Chain
• (5) A008547 – 8mm Black Diamond Rondelle Chinese Crystal
• (7) GS00406 – 4mm Round Picture Jasper
• (12) A001493 – 2 Inch Silver Headpins
• (5) A019452 – ¾ Inch Pewter Stamping Blank
• (6) A001529 – 6mm Silver Jump Ring
• (1) Z005822 – 16mm Swivel Lobster Clasp
• TL00191 – 3mm Upper Case Bridgette Metal Letters

Focus Wrapped Bracelet

We love the versatility of this wrapped bracelet. We cut a piece of our Lycra cord in half and pulled/stretched it until it curled sideways, providing a soft yet strong, stretchy bracelet base. Thread the lycra cord through both sides of the metal blank we have stamped “Focus” on. Tie it according to the example we have below and wrap around your bracelet three times for a versatile look.

This bracelet is perfect to wrap around your wrist for a morning jog to “focus” on a healthy goal. Or wear this bracelet while studying your next school exam, so you can “focus” on getting that A+! Focus on the goal and you shall succeed!

Items Used:

• (1) A021495 – 1.375 Inch Oval Pewter Stamping Blank
• (1) A017779 – 30mm Yellowish Paisley Italian Lycra Cord
• TL00191 – 3mm Upper Case Bridgette Metal Letters

Who doesn’t love ringing in the New Year? You may find yourself at a rooftop party, celebrating New Year’s Eve with cheerful faces, sparkling fireworks, glittering streamers, plastic party hats, bubbly beverages, and midnight kisses! Whether you are dancing the night away or making a toast, we have the perfect earrings, made with Swarovski® crystals, to help ring in the New Year! PLUS, learn how to wire wrap Briolette Beads!

Pendulum Posh

Make these fun statement earrings with GoodyBeads.com NEW stock of Swarovski® pendulum beads. Take an eyepin and thread on the 10mm and 8mm crystal beads and make a simple loop. Attach the TierraCast® bar link to each loop. Connect the two bar links with the 6mm jump ring. Add your favorite choice of ear wires. Can’t you see yourself at a FABULOUS party wearing these FABULOUS earrings?!

Swarovski® and Rhinestone Earrings

You can’t have enough sparkle when it comes to dressing up for New Year’s. You have to sparkle as much as the flashy New Year’s ball!

We’ve given these Swarovski® an extra boost of bling with rhinestone rondelles. We made these earrings with an eyepin, 8mm round Swarovski® bead, 6mm rhinestone rondelle bead and a 4mm bicone Swarovski® crystal. Thread on beads and make a simple loop. Open the eyepin loop closest to the 4mm crystal and attach 1 inch of CH00412 – 5mm Filigree Leaves Chain. Open the other loop and attach 1 inch of CH00533 – 2.5mm Soldered Cable Chain. Attach the other end of CH00533 chain to your choice of ear wire. You are ready to rock the night away when the ball drops for 2016!

Wrapped Crystal Drop Earrings

We love these pear-shaped Swarovski® earrings with patina sparkle that add a glittery shine. Paired with gold earring hooks and gold artistic wire, heads will turn to ask, “Where’d you get those?” Check out our tutorial below on how to wire wrap a briolette or top-drilled bead.

Jewelry Components List

Pendulum Posh

• (1 pair) A012827 – Sterling Silver Filled French Wire Earrings
• (4) TC01295 – Rhodium Bar Link
• (1) A001529 – 6mm Jump Ring
• (2) A019612 – 2 Inch Eyepins
• (2) SW01205 – 10x7mm Silver Night Pendulum Bead
• (4) SW01204 – 8×5.5mm Silver Night Pendulum Bead

Swarovski® and Rhinestone Earrings

• (1 pair) A012827 – Sterling Silver Filled French Wire Earrings
• (2) A019612 – 2 Inch Eyepins
• (2) SW00039 – 8mm Round Light Colorado Topaz
• (2) SW00204 – 4mm Bicone Light Colorado Topaz
• (2) A004469 – 6mm Clear Rhinestone Rondelle
• (1) CH00412 – 5mm Filigree Leaves Chain
• (1) CH00533 – 2.5mm Cable Chain

Crystal Drop Earrings

• (2) SW01029 – 16mm White Patina Pear Shaped Pendant
• (1 pair) Z001082 – Gold Filled Ear Wire
• AW00028 – 22 Gauge Natural Artistic Wire

The holiday season is here and it’s the time of reconnecting with loved ones and gift giving. Looking for a quick holiday gift? We have some inspirational easy leather DIY projects. Jump on the trend of fashionable leather bracelets or try out an alternative use of flat leather for an easy DIY key chain.

Winter White Splendor Leather Bracelet

Simplify gift-giving with a stunning bracelet using 2mm leather cord. Cut the 2mm round cord at 8 inches. Fold the cord in half and slide the TierraCast® barrel bead (TC01538) through the cord ends to create a loop. Glue the cord ends to a hooked curved clasp (A019043) and you are done! You may want to make a few of these because you’ll want to keep one for yourself.

Licorice Leather Bracelet

Licorice leather bracelets are the perfect statement jewelry. Cut the licorice leather to the preferred wrist length. Add a combination of beads and spacers to add color and use O-rings to keep beads and spacers in place. Lastly, glue your choice of licorice clasp.

Leather Key Chain

Think outside the box of bracelets and you have an alternative way to use flat leather. Make a leather key chain with 10mm flat leather and licorice beads, spacers, and O-rings.

1. Start out with 6 inches of 10mm flat leather.
2. Fold the leather in half with the key ring in the loop Glue your leather pieces together.
3. Slide on licorice spacers/beads and a 12mm rubber O-ring.
4. Cut your leather ends in a criss-cross angle.

These customizable leather key chains are great stocking stuffers, don’t you think?

Check out our other blog posts for more easy DIY leather projects:

Memory Wire Leather Wrap Bracelets

Watercolor Flat Leather Bracelets

5mm Flat Leather with Slider Charm Bracelets

Easy Leather Bracelets – Summer Style

Need more inspiration? Be inspired with GoodyBeads.com’s past monthly Trends We Love featuring leather. Here are a few leather trends we LOVE!

Clasp It: Unique Clasps Make Stunning Bracelets

2mm Round Leather: Easy Leather Bracelets are Great for the Holidays

Leather Wrap Bracelets: Get Wrapped Up In Stylish Leather and Cork Bracelets

Spell It Out: Make a Personalized Phrase Bracelet!

Statement Bracelets: Big and Bold Leather Bracelets

Wrap Suede & Chain Bracelets: Make Trendy Stackable Wrap Bracelets

Winter White Splendor Leather Bracelet

• (8”) A013406 – White Leather Cord
• (1) A019043 – Gold Plated Hook Curved Clasp
• (1) TC01538 – Gold Hammer Barrel Bead
• OR TC01752 – 4mm Gold Deco Barrel Bead by TierraCast

Licorice Leather Bracelet

• (7.5”) A015304 – Baby Blue Licorice Leather
• (2) Z001947 – 12mm Chocolate Brown Rubber O-Ring
• (2) Z001948 – 12mm Sage Green Rubber O-Ring
• (2) A015327 – Antique Brass Oval Spacer Bead
• (2) A015612 – Antique Brass Slice Spacer Bead
• (1) A015348 – Green/Brown Oval Ceramic Bead

Leather Key Chain

Black Version:

• (6”) CH00051 – 10mm Black Flat Leather
• (1) A016424 – 12mm White O-Rings
• (1) A018905 – C-Koop Steel Grey with Chamois Brown Enamel on Copper Slider
• (1) MCKR0002 – Key Ring
• A015821 – Super New Glue

Natural Cork Version:

• (6”) CH00547 – Natural with Gold Flecks Cork
• (1) Z001947 – 12mm Chocolate Brown Rubber O-Ring
• (1) Z003499 – Alphabet K Letter
• (1) Z003555 – Alphabet M Letter
• (1) MCKR0002 – Key Ring
• A015821 – Super New Glue

by Kristal Wick

We’ve got a brilliant Black Friday gift with purchase for all you beady peeps! Since the gift-giving season is upon us and you’re creating like magical elves, we’re here to help you out with loads of FAB holiday beads you can mix and match! Use them to design an all-in-one beautiful jewelry piece for yourself or make dozens of earrings for your gal pals. Just add a few ear wires, headpins, chain and you’re good to go. I made seven different projects out of this Black Friday Free Gift and still had leftover beads! So there’s plenty to go around. You can also find all the beads included in our Black Friday Free Gift on our website. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get going!

Snowman Earrings

Here are three easy designs in this DIY blog. They’re quick to make and highly addictive – once you start, it’s impossible to stop!

Snowman Earrings

(2) A012827 – Sterling Silver Filled French Wire Earrings

(2) A019688 – 2 Inch Silver Plated 20 Gauge Headpins with Ball Top

(2) A004285 – 12mm Clear Hand Painted Snowman Head Lampwork Beads

(2) A008069 – 4mm Red Miracle Bead

(2) A008067 – 4mm Green Miracle Bead

Steps

1. Slide your beads onto a headpin in the following order:

Red Miracle Bead

Snowman Bead

Green Miracle Bead

2. Make a simple loop at the top of your headpin.
3. Open the loop of the earwire. Slip the headpin dangle onto earwire loop and close loop.
4. Repeat for the other earring.

Snowman with Flowers Earrings

Who doesn’t like a darling snowman? Festive with a pair of jeans as well as with a fancy holiday party dress, these little guys are sure to bring many smiles this holiday season.

Snowman with Flowers Earrings

(2) A020541 – Sterling Silver Ear Wire with 4mm May Bi-Cone Crystal

(2) A019688 – 2 Inch Silver Plated 20 Gauge Headpins with Ball Top

(2) A004282 – 20mm Clear Hand Painted Snowman Lampwork Beads

(4) A008069 – 4mm Red Miracle Bead

Steps

1. Slide your beads onto a headpin in the following order:

Red Miracle Bead

Snowman Bead

Red Miracle Bead

2. Make a simple loop at the top of your headpin.
3. Open the loop of the earwire. Slip the headpin dangle onto earwire loop and close loop.
4. Repeat for the other earring.

Snowflake Bracelet

Blue snowflakes and a splash of silver says winter in the warmest way, don’t you think? Customize this bracelet for any age and style. Oh, be sure to make one for yourself, too!

Snowflake Bracelet

(1) A002734 – 8mm Rhodium Plated Fancy Chain Link

(1) A019633 – 3 Inch Silver Plated 20 Gauge Eyepins

(3) A012842 – 4mm Matte Silver Plated Jump Rings

(1) A005566 – 10mm Blue Hand Painted Snowflake Lampwork Beads

(4) A008065 – 4mm Silver/White Miracle Bead

(2) A002968 – 9mm Silver Plated Bali Style Round Beads

(1) A003578 – 8mm Silver Plated Simple Round Toggle Clasp

Steps

1. Cut two equal lengths of chain.
2. Slide your beads onto the eyepin in the following order:

Silver/White Miracle Bead

Silver Plated Bali Style Round Bead

Silver/White Miracle Bead

Snowflake Bead

Silver/White Miracle Bead

Silver Plated Bali Style Round Bead

Silver/White Miracle Bead

3. Make a simple loop at the top of your eyepin.
4. Open the eyepin loop, slip one chain link into the eyepin loop and close loop.
5. Repeat for the other side of the bracelet.
6. Add a toggle bar to one end of the chain using two jump rings.
7. Add the toggle to the other chain link using a jump ring.