Spring is here and we have some lovely seed bead ideas. If you have a stash of random seed beads, these are great ideas to combine and create with seed beads.

1. Tassel Jewelry – Blog
2. Vendor Spotlight: Miyuki – Trend
3. Beaded Holiday Ornament – Trend
4. Ricks Bead Loom – Blog
5. Fringe Earrings – Trend
6. Beaded Tassel Tutorial – Blog

1. Vendor Spotlight: Miyuki – Trend
2. Nautical Kumihimo – Trend
3. Twist Seed Bead Necklace and Bracelet with Tutorial – Blog
4. Stitch with Delicas – Trend
5. How to Use Silk Cord in Jewelry Making – Blog
6. Stitch with Delicas – Trend
7. Ricks Bead Loom – Blog

1. Falling Waters Seed Beaded Necklace – Blog
2. Beaded Teardrop Earrings with Tutorial – Blog
3. Stitch with Delicas – Trend
4. Boho-Inspired Bib Necklaces with FREE Tutorial – Blog

Featured from the trend 2018 Pantone Color of the Year: Ultra Violet, these silk ribbon tassel earrings are fun and flirty to wear. Learn to make these pair of earrings with a video tutorial.

Vergata ribbon is typically used for Kumihimo braiding, but we are using them as tassels because they create lovely thick tassels that are great for earrings or even a necklace tassel. Below is a video tutorial making tassels with vergata ribbon as well as other examples of using this technique.

Video Tutorial

Start by cutting a 5 feet long vergata ribbon. Tie the two ends together to create a loop. Using your four fingers, start wrapping the ribbon loop loosely around them, creating a width of 3″ of ribbon. Watch and follow as we use a 6″ piece of wire to make the tassel and adding a cap and beads to finish the earring dangle.

Items used: Z019287, A010156, Z001286, A002225, TCZ0078, AW00031, SB00422

Small Ribbon Tassel Earrings

In our Ribbon Tassel Earrings trend, these tassels are smaller and dainty. Use 3 feet of vergata ribbon and after you’ve tied the two ends together, wrap the ribbon loops around two fingers loosely. Follow the rest of the video to add a cap and beads.

Items used:

• (Blue) A015419, A021118, A003563, A007499, SW00208, SB00422, AW00031
• (Pink) A015420, A021118, A003563, A007499, SWz0694, SB00422, AW00031

Miracle beads with a teardrop shape is the perfect bead to use for easy DIY earrings. Here are five examples of earrings using the teardrop miracle  bead with various spacers and small accent beads.

Starting from the top and moving left to right here are different ways to embellish the bottoms of your teardrop earrings:

• We paired the silver miracle bead with an 8mm rhinestone rondelle beads and a 6mm Swarovski crystal. (A014928, SW00103,A004467).
• Next, we used bead caps and a 4mm bicone crystal to accent this purple miracle bead. (A014934, SWZ0581, A002234)
• For the orchid, we used two 6mm wavy disc stacked with a 4mm bicone crystal. (Z018411, Z008142, SWZ0694)
• We LOVE this black teardrop. It is used with silver dics beads and a 4mm pearl bead. (Z002570, SW01445, Z008523)
• And lastly the popular turquoise blue earrings are used with TierraCast spacers and a size 4mm rondelle Chinese crystal bead. (Z007392, A014930, TC00013)

What is your favorite? What will you create with these lovely Miracle Beads? We would love to see what you create!

An assortment of Chinese crystal colors has arrived. We love the opaque and milky hues so we made some stunning earrings with Nunn Design® earwires. Check out these earrings and tutorial.

Wrapping wire can be a fun technique used to add beads to frame a hoop or link finding. Here, we used four Chinese crystal colors to wrap around these oval hoop earrings (A014374 & Z014371), creating an ombré look.

Components

• 24-Gauge Wire or 26-Gauge Wire
• Oval Hoop Earrings (A014374 & Z014371)
• 4mm Chinese Crystal Rondelle

Tutorial

1. Cut a foot of wire.
2. Coil 2-3 times around the top part of the earring hoop. (Use nylon pliers or non-serrated pliers to smooth the coil around the earring.) Pinch coil together to keep wires close.
3. Pick up a Chinese crystal bead and hold it perpendicular to the earring hoop. Wrap the wire the same direction as you’ve done in step two. Wrap around two time.
4. Repeat 11 more times.
   Note: If you want to create an ombré coloration, use four gradation of Chinese crystal colors. Wrap three beads of the same color individually then add the next color three more times, etc.
5. Make sure at the end you wrap your wire around the earring hoop three time. Cut excess wire. Use pliers to smooth the coil around the earring hoop.

Items used: WR00039, Z014371, Z007392, Z007450, Z007027, Z006915

Were you able to make it to the Twin Cities Bead Bazaar this past weekend? We had so much fun! We’re sharing this fun tutorial that So Vang taught as a Make & Take class. Made with honeycomb beads, 8/0 Miyuki seed beads and silver findings, this easy pair of earrings are easy to wear and to make for your girlfriends!

These are items you will need to make these lovely pair of earrings:

• PDF download of instructions
• Czech Honeycomb Beads
• Size 8/0 Miyuiki Seed Beads
• Fireline Beading Thread
• 4mm Jump Rings
• Earwires
• Tassel with Silver Cap

Items used in image: Z013596, Z014010, A002413, A008998, A006585, SB00106,

Ever since these Swarovski spike beads came out not too long ago, we still LOVE the shape and it’s two-hole properties. Plus, the spikes reminds us of a more rebellious time in our lives, like our teenage years full of adventure and seeking our individuality. Pick up some spike beads today and watch our video tutorial as we wire wrap these hoop earrings.

From our Swarovski Spike trend, these pair of earrings is created with: 24-gauge wire, Swarovski square spike 2-hole beads, 11/0 metal beads and ear wires. Watch as Designer So Vang easily create these hoop earrings.

Products used: SW01714 (10), AW00050, SB00632, A014108

It’ll be another year of eye-catching tassels. So to retain its popularity, we are rolling out this easy DIY tassel drop earrings.

Tutorial

Made with only four components, these tutorial can be altered with assorted colors of tassels with caps from the online store. Learn how to open and close jump rings and make yourself some easy pair of earrings.

Items used: Z014020, TC01395, TCZ0078, A002413

We are in love with these new Swarovski spike beads with 2-holes. Check out how we use these punk-rock inspired spike beads!

These Spike beads comes in three different shapes: hexagon, square and round. While they do come in a one-hole version, we stocked our inventory with the 2-hole version. We find more versatility and stability in its design and shape. Plus these five metallic colors are stunning!

Rose Gold Stud Leather Bracelet

One of our favorite DIY jewelry is the Chan Luu-inspired leather wrap bracelets. You can find our tutorial here to learn how to bead stitch and apply it to make this DIY jewelry.

Items used: Z018651, TC02036, SW01716(22), A015211, A006588.

Blue Stud Earrings

Here’s an easy DIY using the round spike beads. Using post earrings, we use a small dot of super new glue and placed the round spike beads on. Let glue dry before wearing them!

Items used: SW01719(2), A015178, A015821.

Wire Hoop Spike Earrings

This pair of earrings is made using two 8″ 24-gauge wire and stringing an 11/0 metal bead between each of the spike beads. Slide all the beads to the middle of your two wire and bring all four ends together to create a loop. With all four wire ends, make a wrapped loop and coil once around the base of the loop. Take your earwires and you will grasp the loop of the earwire with your flat nose pliers and twist the loop 90 degrees so that the loop of the earwire faces you. Open the earwire loop, slide on the hoop spike beads and close loop.

Items used: SB00632, SW01714 (10), A009402, AW00050.

We are still in love with our Groovy Bead Frames and could not wait to share this easy tutorial with you. Shown in our January 2017 Color of the Year, are these easy-to-make seed bead teardrop earrings with the pewter drop groovy bead frames. Follow our easy illustrated instructions and a tutorial video.

Materials

• Pewter Drop Groovy Bead Frame
• 8/0 Miyuki Seed Bead
• 11/0 Miyuki Seed Bead
• Fireline Thread (A006587/Beading Thread)
• Beading Needle (A015211)
• 4mm Jump Ring (A002413)
• Earwire (TCZ0077) or your choice of ear findings.

Tutorial

You can pick up this pdf file tutorial with illustrated instructions. OR watch our tutorial video to see how simple it is to create.

A Quick Note: The holes of the Groovy Bead Frames might not have a clear opening. I suggest using a bead reamer (A002370) or something sharp and pointy to poke the holes first to ensure a clear opening before stitching.

Components in video: Z019397, SB00332, SB00076,A002413, TCZ0078.

Fiber jewelry is a trending fashion. Take a look at some fiber jewelry GoodyBeads have created in past blogs and trends.

1. Email promo
2. True Blue Denim Designs – June ’16 Trend
3. Fiber Bracelets – Oct ’16 Trend
4. Feathers – June ’16 Trend
5. Back to School Metal Stamping – Aug ’15 Trend
6. Coastal Charm – Jan ’17 Trend
7. Folding Silk Ribbon to Make Fiber Earrings and Necklace – Sept ’16 Blog
8. Fiber Bracelets – Oct ’16 Trend

1. Fiber Jewelry Designs
2. Fiber Jewelry Designs
3. Fiber Jewelry Designs
4. Vendor Spotlight: TierraCast – March ’16 Trend
5. Coastal Beauty – Jan ’16 Trend
6. Clay and Cord Jewelry – Oct ’15 Trend
7. Glitzy Gemstones – Aug ’16 Trend
8. How to Use Silk Ribbon in Jewelry – March ’16 Trend

Bead weaving and/or stitching can be a challenging, yet fun and fulfilling to create. Check out our selections of bead weaving ideas from hand-selected kits to easy and free beading tutorials.

1. RoseMontees – Aug ’16 Trend
2. Pantone Color of the Year: Greenery – Jan ’17 Trend
3. Honeycomb Glass Beads – Feb ’16 Trend
4. Czech SuperDuo Duets™ – Dec ’16 Blog
5. Czech SuperDuo Duets™ – Dec ’16 Blog
6. Czech SuperDuo Star Blooms Necklace and Earrings with FREE Tutorial – Oct ’16 B
7. DiamonDuo™ Pineapple Paradise with FREE Pattern Tutorial – Aug ’16 Blog

1. DiamonDuo™ Pineapple Paradise with FREE Pattern Tutorial – Aug ’16 Blog
2. Czech Honeycomb Jewel Beads with Bracelet Tutorials – Dec ’16 Blog
3. Czech Honeycomb Jewel Beads with Bracelet Tutorials – Dec ’16 Blog
4. Czech Honeycomb Pendant with Groovy Bead Frame – Nov ’16 Blog
5. Czech Honeycomb Pendant with Groovy Bead Frame – Nov ’16 Blog
6. Czech SuperDuo Star Blooms Necklace and Earrings with FREE Tutorial – Oct ’16 Blog

1. Czech Crescent Bracelet and Earrings with FREE Illustrated Tutorial – June ’16 Blog
2. GoodyBeads’ Master Mixes with Swarovski® Crystals and Wrap Bracelets – Sept ’16 Blog
3. Seed Bead and Leather Bead Weaving Kits – Aug ’16 Blog
4. Seed Bead and Leather Bead Weaving Kits – Aug ’16 Blog
5. Seed Bead and Leather Bead Weaving Kits – Aug ’16 Blog
6. Beaded DiamonDuo Licorice Leather Bracelet with Tutorial – Aug ’16 Blog

1. Czech SuperDuo Jewelry with Pattern Tutorial – Aug ’15 Blog
2. Czech SuperDuo Jewelry with Pattern Tutorial – Aug ’15 Blog
3. Czech 2-Hole Crescent Beads – June’16 Trend
4. Czech 2-Hole Crescent Beads – June’16 Trend
5. Grooving with Czech Tango Beads – June ’15 Blog
6. Beaded Tassel Tutorial – June ’16 Blog
7. Grooving with Czech Tango Beads – June ’15 Blog

Fiber tassels embodies a free-spirited, bohemian soul style. They are the perfect fringe to add to a bracelet, dangle it off a pair of earrings or pair it with a pendant necklace. Look at some of our previous projects that features fiber tassels.

1. Tutti Frutti – June ’16 Trend
2. Marsala Color of the Year – Jan ’15 Trend
3. Tassel Email Promo
4. Flower Lampwork – Feb ’17 Trend
5. Flower Lampwork – Feb ’17 Trend
6. Tutti Frutti – June ’16 Trend

1. Tiny Tassel – Sept ’16 Trend
2. Tiny Tassel – Sept ’16 Trend
3. Tassel Earrings – Nov ’16 Trend
4. True Blue Lampwork – Dec ’15 Trend
5. Tassel Earrings – Nov ’16 Trend
6. Tassel Earrings – Nov ’16 Trend
7. Tiny Tassel – Sept ’16 Trend

1. Fabric Tassel Jewelry – Dec ’15 Blog
2. Beachy Flamingo and Palm Tree DIY Bracelets – June ’16 Blog
3. Easy Elastic Bracelet Tutorial – Sept ’15 Blog
4. Valentine’s Day Kits – Jan ’17 Trend
5. DiamonDuo™ Pineapple Paradise with FREE Pattern Tutorial – Aug ’16 Blog
6. Fiber Jewelry Designs – July ’16 Trend
7. Tiny Tassel – Sept ’16 Trend

Mimic soft gauge wire to coil it with beads or chain, wrap it to make bangle bracelets, freestyle bends to make a star or create links of eyepin dangles. How will you use it?

1. February Birthstone – Feb ’16 Trend
2. Flat Memory Wire – Aug ’15 Trend
3. Wire Wrapped Bracelets – March ’15 Trend
4. Flat Memory Wire – Aug ’15 Trend
5. Red Carpet Jewelry – Sept ’15 Trend
6. March Birthstone – March ’16 Trend
7. Beadalon® Artistic Wire® 3D Bracelet Jig and Tutorial – Sept ’16 Blog

1. Tutti Frutti – June ’16 Trend
2. Beadalon® Artistic Wire® 3D Bracelet Jig and Tutorial – Sept ’16 Blog
3. GoodyBeads EZ DIY Series: Swarovski® Crystal Flat Memory Wire Bracelet – Blog
4. Czech Honeycomb Bracelet Tutorials – Blog
5. Artistic Wire® Finding Forms – Beaded Holiday Ornament Charms – Blog
6. How to Make a Wire-Wrapped Loop – Blog

1. Spotlight on Nunn Design® – Oct ’16 Trend
2. Spotlight on Nunn Design® – Oct ’16 Trend
3. Fiber Jewelry Designs – July ’16 Trend
4. Wire and Beaded Ornaments – Oct ’16 Trend
5. Fiber Jewelry Designs – July ’16 Trend
6. Spotlight on Nunn Design® – Oct ’16 Trend
7. Spotlight on Nunn Design® – Oct ’16 Trend

We have a simple tutorial on how create easy charm earrings with using Epoxy resin to adhere rivolis to bezels.

Tutorial

Product/Supplies used: TL00264, A009510, TC02138, SW01345, A008998

Swarovski pendants and stones are gorgeous in the colors with many varieties of shapes and sizes you can choose from. Here are some beautiful and inspirational jewelry made with Swarovski pendants and stones.

1. Coastal Charm – Jan ’17 Trend
2. Swarovski Crystal Pendant – Dec ’16 Trend
3. Swarovski Crystal Pendant – Dec ’16 Trend
4. Adjustable Necklace – Dec ’16 Trend
5. Convertible Necklace – April ’15 Trend
6. Vendor Spotlight: Swarovski – Jan ’16 Trend
7. Swarovski Birthstone Jewelry – Blog

1. Swarovski Raindrop Pendant – Blog
2. Swarovski F/W New Collection – Blog
3. Swarovski Raindrop Pendant – Blog
4. Swarovski Raindrop Pendant – Blog
5. New Year’s Swarovski Earrings – Blog
6. New Year’s Swarovski Earrings – Blog

1. Swarovski Flat Back Crystals – Blog
2. Pinch Bails with Swarovski Pendants – Blog
3. Pinch Bails with Swarovski Pendants – Blog
4. Swarovski Innovations – March ‘ 16 Trend
5. Pantone Color of the Year 2017 – Blog
6. Pinch Bails with Swarovski Pendants – Blog
7. Swarovski F/W New Collection – Blog
8. Swarovski F/W New Collection – Blog