New to GoodyBeads are the oh-so popular Czech Carrier Beads. We have an easy even count peyote stitch pattern to get you started.

Czech Carrier beads are making waves in the DIY jewelry making world. They have two holes and can be used for a stretch bracelet or intricate necklaces! Because they have two holes, they can be easily used in your favorite bead-stitching projects! The typical way to style carrier beads is bead stitching a tube of beads or seed beads to encase the carrier beads. We are using the classic peyote stitch tubes to slide over the carrier beads. Check out this tutorial and pattern ideas below!

Even Count Peyote Stitch

For these patterns, we used an even count peyote stitch pattern and created tubes to side over Czech Carrier beads. Check out this simple illustration below to understand how to do an even count peyote stitch pattern. Don’t forget to PIN this for later!

Peyote Stitch Patterns

We adore these colors! We used four colors to design these 15 different patterns. Make sure to DOWNLOAD PDF of these patterns and a quick tutorial of how to create tubes to add to your Czech carrier beads.

Plus, you can download this Carrier Bead Pattern Template, where you can create your own designs!

Glue/Adhesive

This step is important because this avoids the tubes from sliding off the carrier beads. We would recommend using GS Hypo Cement (A007224). It has a precision applicator, which helps get into small openings and a cap that stops overflowing glue from escaping and drying up. You have two options of when to add your glue.

First option is before you zip up your tube pattern. Apply glue to both sides of the carrier bead and lay it in the middle of your pattern. Fold your pattern around the carrier bead and sew the ends to zip up the tube patter.

Second option is after making your peyote stitch tubes. Complete your tubes and slide carrier bead half way through, still exposing the bead. Run your glue around the exposed area of the bead, let it sit for a second or two and slide the tube over the rest of the carrier bead.

Let it the beads dry completely before using. Make sure to read instructions for more information.

Pearly Pastel Necklace

Here’s a simple necklace we created with the beads we made above. It’s strung on using Fine Soft Flex Beading Wire (FTBW0001) and ivory miracle beads.

First we cut a 4 feet piece of wire. Fed one end of the wire through a 2′ piece of chain (this will be the extender chain for the necklace) and centered the chain at the middle of the beading wire. Slide on a 2mm crimp tube and using the Magic Crimper (TL00288) crimped the tube into a bead. You can check out our previous blog post HERE about the tool. Next, with both ends, slide on (25) size 4mm ivory miracle bead, (3) size 6mm miracle bead and (3) size 8mm miracle bead. Slide a 6mm miracle bead on each wire thread and slide on first carrier bead. As you can see we added a miracle bead in between each carrier bead. from the top strand, we used size 6mm miracle bead and the bottom used size 8mm miracle bead. This helps the necklace take shape. Reverse the pattern of strung beads to the end and crimp off the end with a lobster claw clasp.

Items used for necklace: SB02334, SB00269, SB01822, SB02346, A006587, A015211, Z016460, A007224, A011534, FTBW0001, TC01897 (2), A010140 (2 pks), A010141, A010142 (2 pks) and CHZ0101

Candie Cooper and Tory are back with two easy projects using the Sizzix Big Shot. Watch as they make a DIY tassel necklace and fringe earrings.

The Sizzix Big Shot (SZ00049) is a versatile machine for creating fun leather or fabric jewelry. To get started, watch how to setup your machine in our previous post and shop for Sizzix dies, leather and more!

Plus, for this video tutorial, Candie and Tory use Tassel Die (SZ00026) to roll a tassel and the Tag & Fringe Die (SZ00042) to make fringe earrings. Make sure to get them today!

Necklace components used: TC01831/TC01832, CH00658, A002814

Earring components used: A012441, TCZ0077

Can we say we are excited to get these tassel and fringe dies in. Here are some examples we saw in Tuscon last Gem Show in January 2018 at the Sizzix booth. We adore all the fun ways to use the Sizzix machine and their multiple Dies!

Don’t have a gift for Mother’s Day? We have 4 last-minute gift ideas for the deserving mother and women.

Whether it’s your Mom, sister, Aunt, Grandmother, wife or other beautiful women in your lives, a small gift can show your appreciation. If it’s handmade, that’s extra bonus points! Plan with handmade jewelry made with Swarovski Pearls, customized glass tiles with photos, easy-to-make beadable gifts or select the many DIY kits available.

Pearls

It’s been a tradition to gift pearls for mothers, so why not on Mother’s Day. While it embodies purity and love, it’s the kind of jewelry that reflects the elegance of a woman. Here are different ways to use Swarovski Pearls.

Make a simple knotted pearl necklace with griffin silk cord or a leather wrap memory wire bracelet from our Swarovski Wrap Bracelet Trend.

Wire-wrap pearls to make linked earrings or a waterfall necklace (Wire-Wrap Loop and June Birthstone Trend). Or make cascading earrings with Swarovski pearls and crystals in this stunning lampwork glass earrings (Wedding Jewelry Trend).

Customized Glass Tiles

One project you can get kids involved in making are customized glass tiles with photos. Check out our previous blog how to make customized glass tile for a fun keychain dangle, ring or add a magnet to stick on the fridge.

Beadable Ideas

An easy-to-make gift idea are beadable products like bead pens or beadable gifts.

Bead pens are perfect for moms to slip into their handbag or on their work desk. They are sturdy in weight and customizable with beads. Check out Hot Category: Bead Pens for compatible bead pens and large-hole beads to create one today.

Don’t forget that moms will also love beadable gifts like a letter opener, winestopper or even a beadable keychain. Add large-hole beads and wrap it up for an acceptable gift!

(Easy Gifts Trend)

DIY Kits

If you can’t decide what to make, pick up a DIY kit. Make jewelry with an easy Earring, Bracelet or Necklace Kit and gift it. These kits are packaged with bead, findings and instructions, so you can even stick on a bow and gift the whole kit for the crafty, beading lady!

OR buy two and make them together.

(Kits shown: TL00197, KT00154, KT00144, KT00248, KT00176, KT00150, KT00250)

Check out these 5 ways to use hand-dyed silk ribbon. If you haven’t picked up on these Hand-Dyed Silk Ribbon, you’re missing out! Grab some today and make your favorites!

These quality hand-dyed silk ribbon are 34″ long and hemmed around the edges for a finished look without the fraying. They come in many different color combinations that gradients across the ribbon. No two will look the same because they are hand-dyed and handmade. Here are five ways to use hand-dyed silk ribbon in your jewelry-making or be inspired!

1 Braided Cuff

In our previous blog post, Fishtail Braided Cuff Video Tutorial with Candie Cooper, Tory and Candie demonstrate how easy it is to braid your very own cuff bracelet. Watch the video HERE and pick up some ribbon and cuffs today!

2 Charm Wrapped Bracelet

Another easy way to make a bracelet is by adding charms and dangles. Slide on metal charms and beads, staggering through the ribbon. At one end, make a double knot to secure a button. Wrap the bracelet around your wrist and loop the other ribbon end around the button. This will help determine where you will tie a loop to slide over the button.

3 Links and Connectors with Ribbon

Use TierraCast Links from our TieraCast Components Trend! Bend the link slightly with Nylon Jaw Bracelet Bending Pliers (Z005839). Feed one end of the silk ribbon down one hole of the link and up the other hole. After you center the link, wrap the ribbon around your wrist and tie the ends for a simple bracelet OR add a favorite clasp.

You can use Druzy Connectors also for all you gemstone lovers, from our Glitzy Gemstone Trend.

4 Ribbon Necklace

One easy way to use hand-dyed ribbon is to add a pendant and make it a necklace. In this necklace, we made a pendant with Swarovski® crystals, a flowery lampwork bead and silver findings. We attached the dangle to a bail and fed the ribbon through the bail. Tie ends together to your preferred length.

Here’s another way to make a necklace from our TieraCast Components Trend. We took the hammered toggle clasp and used the ring part of the toggle. You will take your ribbon and make a lark’s head knot by folding your ribbon in half, slide the folded end through the larger hold of the ring toggle about an inch or two, take the other ribbon ends and slip it through the loop of your ribbon fold. Pull your ribbon ends all the way to latch the ring toggle to the middle of your ribbon. Tie your ends together to a preferred length and then add dangles and charms to the small hole of your ring toggle.

The second image is also a ribbon necklace with wood beads and silver findings with a seashell pendant. Be inspired from our Coastal Charm Trend.

5 Ribbon Tassel

Tassels are everywhere! What a neat way to create a tassel with ribbon! From our Silk Ribbon in Jewelry blog post, you will see an easy tutorial in creating these tassel earrings.

We used the same concept from above for this necklace from our Naturally Coastal Trend. Instead of a straight blunt cut at the end, we cut each section individually at a diagonal. This will help create a fun wispy tassel.

What is your favorite ways to use Hand-Dyed Ribbon? We would love know how you use ribbon in your jewelry making!

We’re in love with bib connectors at GoodyBeads. So is Candie Cooper! Watch our product video where Tory and Candie will show you bib connectors available at GoodyBeads and how easy it is to add beads, charms, tassels and more for a fun and easy necklace.

Our bib connectors are lightweight with detailed designs. They have holes to easily add charms or tassels to with a jump ring. Watch the video below where Candie and Tory will show you the many kinds of bib connectors you can find on GoodyBeads, sample necklaces using bib connectors and they demonstrate how easy it is to add embellishments to them.

Bib Connector Video

Other Examples

Here are other examples using bib connectors.

(1. December Birthstone Trend 2. Jesse James Trend 3. Boho-Inspired Bib)

(1. Tribal-Inspired Bib 2. Deerskin Leather Trend)

Check out how we created leather tube links with our popular curved tube beads and round braided leather cord.

Featured in our Totally Tube(ular) Bead trend, we looped round leather through our popular curve tube beads and linked them to create this modern and trendy necklace. You can certainly use the same link to create earrings.

Necklace Tutorial

Items used: Z004572, CH00943, TC01216, CH00314, A015821 

Other Tube Examples

Here are some examples of different tube beads and corresponding round leather sizes to can create these various tubular shapes.

• 30x5mm (Z004572 & Z004570) – 3.5 Inches of 4mm Round Leather cord – This is the one used above.
• 23x5mm (Z004569 & Z004571) – 3 inches of 4mm round leather cord
• 50x3mm ( A014101 & A014097 & A014105) – 5 Inches of 2mm round leather
• 26x3mm (A014099 & A007346 & A014103) – 3 inches of 2mm round leather
• 10x2mm (Z004304) – 1 1/8 Inches of 1mm round leather – a bit more difficult due to it’s small size.

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

Tory’s Make and Take class was a HIT at the Twin Cities Bead Bazaar! It consists of Dakota Stones® faceted large-hole gemstones and TierraCast® new collection: Vida Más Dulce. We are happy to share with you this necklace and a tutorial you can make!

Items Used:

• TC02370 (1 pc)
• TC02360 (1 pc)
• TC02352 (1 pc)
• TC00708 (1 pc)
• TC01491 (12 pc)
• A022070
• MIX8RLLH-F-8

Tools:

• TL00222
• A013729
• Scissors

Tutorial

1. Start by cutting the leather for your tassel. For a long tassel cut 4 pcs of leather at 5”, 4.5”, 4” and 3.5”. For a short Tassel start with 3.5” and cut the others at 3.25”, 3 and 2.75”.
2. Put the 4 ends of your cut leather into the cord end and crimp the cord end on both sides with a non-serrated or nylon Pliers. Make sure to squeeze both sides or you may loose a piece of leather on either end.
3. Add a spacer bead, gemstone and spacer bead to each piece of leather cord in your tassel and tie a overhand knot at the end. Pull tight so they do not come undone. Make any adjusts you need to the tassel length at this time.
4. Measure how long you want your necklace to be around your neck. Take this length and double it and cut. Then cut a second piece the same length.
5. String your leather thru the top holes of the TierraCast connector piece. Then trim the ends of your leather to a point, to make it easier to slide on your beads. On each side string both pieces of leather thru the spacer bead, gemstone bead and another spacer bead.
6. Pick one side to add your button to and put one piece of leather cord from that side thru each of your button holes and do an overhand knot with both cords. Then do a second over hand knot under the button and pull it up so it is flush with the button.
7. On the other side do an overhand knot at the top and then about a half an inch down, add a second overhand knot and this will become your button hole to act as a clasp for your necklace.
8. Open your jump ring and add your tassel and the bottom hole of the TierraCast Connector. Close your jump ring.

We are back from the Gem Show in Tucson, Arizona. We’ve brought back a bunch of new products and new ideas. AND made lots of NEW friends. Take a look at this quick video and images from our trip.

There were beautiful Czech beads, charms, links, leather, gemstones, beaded jewelry and so much more. Did you go to the Gem Show? What did you see? What was your favorite?

Making slip knots is an easy technique to use when making adjustable necklaces or bracelets with leather cord, hemp cord or any thicker stringing cords. Check out our quick and easy video to creating simple slip knots.

From our Pantone Color: Ultra Violet, we demonstrate how to create slip knots while making this Leather Agate Slice Necklace. The great thing about slip knots, is that you adjust the length of your necklace or bracelet by sliding the knots.

Products used for necklace: A021688 and A022079

Products used for bracelet: GAV8RDLH-8 and A022079

Video Tutorial

One of our October 2017 Trend is all about two-hole beads and we love the versatility it brings to bead stitching. Check out what we made with SuperDuos, DiamonDuos, Honeycomb beads, and Tango. Plus, two BRAND NEW patterns for you to try out, created from our designer So Vang.

SuperDuo Fan Earrings

SuperDuos are certainly a must-have when square stitching. These SuperDuo Fan Earrings takes minutes to make and think of all the different color combinations you can use. Get your downloadable Pattern Tutorial here.

Honeycomb Beaded Tube Necklace

You’ve seen So use Czech Honeycomb in many of her designs. Here is an easy downloadable pattern you can follow. Use this pattern to make a focal necklace piece, add this tube on a bead pen or make earring by sliding it on a headpin, sandwiched between bicone crystals. What will you make?

Honeycomb Jewel and DiamonDuo Bracelet

You’ve seen this popular bracelet before in our Czech Honeycomb Jewel Bead blog post. Check this blog post and learn how to make this bracelet with our other two-hole favorites: Honeycomb and DiamonDuo.

Learn a new beading technique with Kumihimo. These instructional videos from BeadSmith gives an introduction to Kumihimo, how to braid fibers and how to incorporate seed beads. Get your Kumihimo supplies and learn how to braid one today!

Kumihimo Introduction by BeadSmith

Kumihimo Braiding with Beads by BeadSmith

Check out our previous GoodyBeads Kumihimo trends for inspiration.

• Nautical Kumihimo
• Spring Kumihimo
• Textured Fibers Kumihimo

And thumb through kumihimo books for different braiding techniques.

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