We LOVE the holidays because of the bright and beautiful decorations. Are you busting out your lights and tree soon? Why not make some festive holiday snowflake ornaments to elevate your holiday design! These are designed with glass lightbulb beads and Swarovski crystals.

What you’ll need for snowflake ornament:

• 4 1/2″ Snowflake Ornament Forms – Z009715
• LightBulb Beads – Z004845, Z004853, Z004885
• 4mm Swarovski Bicone Crystals – SW00133 (2), SW00167 (2), SW00102 (2)
• 8mm Swarovski Briolette Crystal – SW01452 (6)
• 8/0 Galvanized Gold Seed Bead – SB00107
• Tools: Memory Wire Finishing Pliers

Directions:

1. On a spoke, slide on a seed bead, an emerald bicone, red lightbulb, seed bead, crystal rondelle, seed bead & white lightbulb bead. Make a simple loop with memory finishing pliers.
2. Skip a spoke and on the third spoke, slide on a seed bead, clear bicone, green lightbulb, seed bead, crystal rondelle, seed bead & red lightbulb bead. Make a simple loop.
3. Skip a spoke and on the fifth spoke, slide on a seed bead, red bicone, white lightbulb, seed bead, crystal rondelle, seed bead & green lightbulb bead. Make a simple loop.
4. On the next spoke, slide on a seed bead, clear bicone, green lightbulb, seed bead, crystal rondelle, seed bead & red lightbulb bead. Make a simple loop. (This sequence should mimic the spoke across.)
5. On the next open spoke, slide on a seed bead, red bicone, white lightbulb, seed bead, crystal rondelle, seed bead & green lightbulb bead. Make a simple loop. (This sequence should mimic the spoke across.)
6. On the last open spoke, an emerald bicone, red lightbulb, seed bead, crystal rondelle, seed bead & white lightbulb bead. Make a simple loop with memory finishing pliers. (This sequence should mimic the spoke across.)

We’re continuing our love for Cymbal components with these FANCY Stripe Earrings made with the Cymbal Kolympos bead ending. Check out this FREE pattern from our designer, So Vang.

If you haven’t yet seen the Cymbal components that just came out a few month ago, you’re missing out on some great components and findings for your bead stitching patterns. Here is a simple pair of earrings you can make using the Cymbal Kolympos bead ending.

Though this pattern was intended and can be used for a bracelet pattern, we’ve shorten the pattern to make some statement earrings instead!

What you’ll need for earrings:

• Cymbal Kolympos (Silver or Gold)
• Czech Honeycomb Beads
• Czech DiamonDuo Beads
• Czech O-Beads
• Miyuki 8/0 Seed Beads 
• Earring Findings
• Fireline Beading Thread and Needle
  AND

• Download PDF Pattern for Fancy Stripe Earrings

Items used for earring example: Z013596, SB03303, SB00107, SB01916, Z004589, A006587, A015211 and TCZ0139

We have three exciting projects using September’s Swarovski Psychology of Color: Peridot. See how to energize yourself with this natural hue!

Peridot Wheel Pendant with Ball Chain Necklace

We designed a simple beaded wheel with round Peridor Shimmer crystals. Check out the simple TUTORIAL and all you need to make this Peridot Wheel Pendant on a a ball chain necklace!

What you’ll need:

• 4mm Round Crystal – SW02058 (12)
• 8/0 Silver Seed Bead – SB00106 (1 tube or 12 8/0 seed bead)
• 20mm Quick Link Rings – Z010632
• Crystal Fireline Beading Thread (Z006587/Z006585)
• Needle
• 1.5mm Ball Chain (2-3 feet)
• Silver Ball Chain Connector (Z004792)
  AND
• Peridot Wheel Pendant PDF Downloaded Tutorial

Brushed Peridot Earrings

Make your Peridot colors POP with brushed silver beads and components!

Items used in earrings: SW02060 (2), SW02058 (2), Z018411, A019694, A019606, Y018086 and TC02297.

1. On a headpin, slide on a 4mm crystal, 8 wavy disc (alternating them so it creates a wavy look) and an 8mm crystal. Make a simple loop.
2. Open eyepin loop, slide on loop from step 1, close eyepin loop.
3. On eyepin, slide on brushed silver bead and make a simple loop.
4. Open earwire loop and slide on brushed silver loop. Close loop.
5. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Swarovski: Peridot Passion

This sample and tutorial comes from our friends at Swarovski: Create Your Style, called Peridot Passion. You see how stunning Peridot looks with brass findings!

What you’ll need for necklace:

• SW02060 (13)
• SW02059 (7)
• Vintaj Pattern Leaf in Natural Brass
• 4mm Cable Chain in Natural Brass (Our recommendation CH00514 or A008181)
• TC00710 (8)
• Z016115
• TC01256 (7)
• TC00547 (1)
• Z006523

Instructions

1. Cut the chain into fifteen 1 ½” pieces and set aside.
2. Using one eye pin slide on one 6mm Crystal, one 8mm Crystal and one 6mm Crystal and make a simple loop. Repeat this step 5 more times and set aside.
3. Using one eye pin slide on one 6mm Crystal and make a simple loop. Set aside.
4. Using one head pin slide on one 8mm Crystal and make a simple loop. Set aside.
5. Using the leaf pendant attach seven of the 5mm jump rings across the top of the opening.
6. Using the 1st jump ring on the left of the top of the leaf pendant attach one piece of chain, then attach one 9mm jump ring, then attach another piece of chain. Now attach one component made in Step 2 and to the other side of the component attach another piece of chain. Repeat this pattern two more times and then attach the lobster clasp with a 5mm jump ring.
7. Using the last jump ring on the right of the top of the leaf pendant attach one piece of chain, then attach to the 7.25mm jump ring already on the left of the necklace, then attach another piece of chain. Now attach one component made in Step 2 and to the other side of the component attach another piece of chain. Repeat this pattern two more times and then attach one 9mm jump ring.
8. Using the component made in Step 3 attach one end of this component to the bottom middle of the 9mm jump ring hanging above the leaf pendant. Now attach the component made in Step 4 to the bottom of the 6mm bead.

For September, Swarovski’s Psychology of Colors pick is Peridot. Check out how earthy and natural this hue is!

Jump into this color with high spirits and peacefulness! Peridot is a fresh and energetic color that makes you want to just relax and smell the roses! Here are some Swarovski colors to match this earthy hue:

• Peridot
• Peridot Shimmer
• Chartreuse
• Light Green
• Iridescent Green
• Chrysolite Opal
• Luminous Green

Peridot Jewelry

Check out our other blog post with designs using Swarovski Peridot and Peridot Shimmer crystals!

Brighten up your days with a DIY rainbow tassel earrings.

These pair of earrings use our popular cap tassels, all strung on hoop earrings! Flaunt this trendy and cheerful look.

Directions

1. Slide the following seed beads and tassels onto the hoop finding:
   Seed bead, purple, seed bead, blue, seed bead, green, seed bead, yellow, seed bead, orange, seed bead, red and seed bead.
2. Slide hoop end through the hole of the other hoop end.
3. Using your round nose pliers, roll a simple loop with the hoop end.
4. Open ear wire loop and slide on loop of tassel hoop. Close ear wire loop.
5. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Items used in earrings: SB00106, A013204, Z013686, Z013685, Z013684, Z013687, Z014017, Z013688, TCZ0078

Make a customizable and adjustable bracelet using your favorite beads, Griffin Silk Cord and Slide on Clasps.

Make sure to check out our FB video we did LIVE running through how easy it is making this bracelet. We made an adjustable bracelet with double strands of griffin cord strung with a side of metal beads and the other with seed beads and 4mm Gemstone beads.

What you’ll need:

• Griffin Silk Cord (Make sure to get Size No. 2 OR No. 4 and you’ll need a quantity of TWO)
• 4mm Gemstone Round Beads
• 11/0 Seed beads
• Metal Beads
• 4x5mm Slide on Clasp (Silver/Gold/Brass)

Directions

1. Unravel both your Silk Cord from its card and straighten them by running them through a wet towel a few times.
   
2. Flush both cord ends together and make an overhand knot with both ends.
3. Using both needles, slide on a gemstone bead.
4. Make another overhand knot with both cords about 4″ from the first knot you’ve made.
5. Using both needles, slide on the Slide on Clasp and pull it down next to the knot you’ve made.
6. With one silk cord, slide on a sequence of seed bead and metal bead until the length of these beads are long enough to wrap around your wrist. Make sure to end with a seed bead. Set this cord and needle aside.
7. With the other silk cord, slide on a sequence of seed bead and 4mm gemstone until the length of these beads are the same as the ones in step 6. Make sure to send with a seed bead..
8. Take both cords and make an overhand knot close enough to your seed bead.
9. Sew both needle through the Slide on Clasp, going the same way as you did in Step 4. This will criss cross the ends.
10. Using both needles, slide on a gemstone bead.
11. Slide the bracelet around your wrist to the widest part, which is around the middle part of your hand. This will lengthen your cord ends and determine where you will knot your ending knot. Make your knot and cut off excess cord.
12. The other end will be longer, so you will need to make another knot to sit closer to the Slide on Clasp.
13. Done! Slide your bracelet on and with your middle finger, hold one gemstone end while you pull the other gemstone end with your other hand to cinch the bracelet around your wrist.
    

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Bracelet Samples

We are LOVING this blue and silver combo! Heidi would agree also.

Items used in bracelet: SDL4RD-8, A006569 (2), SB00422, Z008576, A021442 (2)

In this bracelet, we did a full row of brass beads instead of a seed bead and metal sequence. Go ahead and make it your own!

Items used in Apple Jasper Bracelet: A022196, A006569, SB00423, APL4RD-8, Z008577

Make easy DIY jewelry using Beadable Components and adding POPS of color with Miyuki Delica Seed Beads. Here are ways to bead and use the beadable components.

From our recent Trends We Love, our new Beadable Components are what you need for an easy bead-stitch project. These pairs well with our 11/0 Miyuki Delica Seed Beads or beads with a width of 1.5mm or thinner. Our projects uses the basic ladder stitch. Here is a look at how a ladder stitch is done to sew through the channels. Make sure when you’ve sewn through your pattern or channels, to sew through them again to strengthen the pattern.

Here are some projects using these beadable components:

Beadable Ring Pendant

The Beadable Ring Pendant (Silver or Gold) has 24 channels and fun options to designing with this piece. Each channel holds 3 Delica beads. Here are a few ideas.

On the left is a pretty pair of pink and gold earrings. We even added a pearl dangle at the bottom! Make sure to use size 24-gauge headpins if adding dangles to beadable components.

Items used in earrings: Z011337 (2), A019635, SW00665 (2), TC02298, SB00269, SB02332 (A015211 & A006587)

In the middle, we’ve made a rainbow wheel with the beadable pendant. Attach it to your necklace chain for this easy DIY necklace!

Items used in rainbow pendant necklace: Z011336 (2), SB03546, SB02343, SB02336, SB02310, SB02311, SB03545, SB02327, SB02349, A001528, Z001033 (A015211 & A006587)

And lastly we created an ombré effect with the pendant on the right.

Items used in right pendant: Z011336 (2), SB01824, SB01822, SB01826 (A015211 & A006587)

Beadable Teardrop Pendant

Love the shape of the classic teardrop! This beadable component is much easier to sew through since it only has 5 channels to work with. Each channel holds different amounts of Delica beads. The outer channel holds 13 Delicas, the inner two holds 15 Delicas and the middle holds 16. Here are two ways to using this beadable component.

The necklace on the right uses the amount of correct amount of Delicas for each channel. We’ve also used two colors to add a design to its channels. Then, using 24-gauge jump rings, we’ve added small tassels to the bottom holes of the pendant before making a fun necklace with it!

Items used in necklace: Z011339, SB00269, SB02336, A002413, Z013681, Z001033 (A015211 & A006587)

And who wouldn’t love a pair of earrings! On the right, we have a charming pair of gold earrings using Delica beads and metal tube beads. The tube beads has the small thickness as Delica seed beads and works perfectly for these beadable components.

Items used in earrings: Z011342 (2), Z009196, SB003545, A014108 (A015211 & A006587)

Our selection of beadable accessories are one of our favorite categories to play with. We’re giving you a basic pattern at how to bead stitch a beadable cuff link with Miyuki Delica beads.

What you’ll need for beadable link:

• Beadable Cuff Link (Silver/Gold)
• Fireline Beading Thread
• Miyuki Size 11/0 Delica Beads
• Needle
• Optional: Thread Zap

Tutorial

As you can see from the illustration, you will see how to ladder stitch across the channel of the beadable cuff link, while adding 3 Delica seed beads inside the channel. Add different colors and create fun patterns to complete your Cuff Link.

Make sure to Click and Download the PDF Tutorial Pattern. You will also have a blank template for you to design and color a custom pattern for yourself. Here are some sample patterns you can see in the downloadable pdf also:

Items used in samples:

• First Sample – Z001457, SB00223, SB02322, SB02336
• Second Sample – Z001458, SB02336, SB00269, SB03545
• Third Sample – Z001457, SB00223, SB02336, SB00269

We have three lovely projects using August’s Swarovski Psychology of Color: Rose Water Opal.

Beaded Fan Necklace with Swarovski Crystals

Items used in necklace: (12) SWZ0469, SB00107, SB00423, A021148, A006585, A015211, A011519, (2) CH01096

Get FREE Downloadable PDF Pattern Tutorial Here!

Gold & Silver Rose Opal Earrings

Items used in earrings: (4) SWZ0469, SB00423, A011519, Y018889, Z010751, A007659, A011528, Z012031

We mixed up the fun in this pair of earrings with gold and silver findings. It adds stunning layers and surely makes the crystals stand out!

Directions:

1. On a headpin, slide on a gold seed bead, bicone and another seed bead.
2. On an eyepin, slide on a gold seed bead, bicone and another seed bead.
3. Open loop from Step One and slide on brushed ring link. Close loop.
4. Open gold jump ring, slide on brushed ring link and one hole of gold brushed disc. Close jump ring.
5. Open a loop of link from Step Two, slide on other hole of gold brushed disc and close loop.
6. Open earwire loop and slide on other end of crystal link and close earwire loop.
7. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Rose Water Rhapsody

Our friends at Swarovski Create your Style, designed this stunning necklace with Rose Water Opal crystals and Fine Rocks Tube beads.

What you’ll need:

• (24) 3mm Rose Water Opal Bacon Crystal
• (88) SWZ0469
• (44) SWZ0470
• (42) SW01900
• (6) SW01902
• (2) SW02020
• (1) SW01733
• (3) 14x10mm Rose Water Opal Fancy Stone
• (3) 14x10mm Rhodium Plated Fancy Stone Setting
• (1) TC01871
• (6) TC00278
• (3) TC01253
• (2) TC00853
• (2) TC01899
• (1) FTBW0001
• SW01830
• Alcohol Wipes

Directions:

1. Using alcohol to wipe clean all the findings and set to dry.
2. Using one fancy stone, blue in matching setting and set aside for 24 hours to dry. Repeat two times and set aside.
3. Using one eyepin, attach one pendant made in Step 2, then slide on a bead cap, on SW02020 and another bead cap. Make a simple loop. Repeat one more time and set aside. Repeat one more time and set aside.
4. Using another eypin, attach one pendant made in Step 2, then slide on a bead cap, on SW01733 and another bead cap. Make a simple loop.
5. Cut beading wire into two 20″ pieces.
6. Using both wires together, slide on a SW01902, component made in Step 3, SW01902, SWZ0469, SWZ0470, SWZ0469, SW01902, one component made in Step 4, SW01902, SWZ0469, SWZ0470, SWZ0469, SW01902, component made in Step 3, and SW01902. Position all these in the center of the two strands of wire.
7. Take all remaining 4mm bicone beads and pour them onto your bead mat. Mix them all together.
8. Starting with the right side of the necklace and only using one of the two wires coming out of the 6mm bicone bead, string on three 3mm bicone beads. Now using your bead mix you created in Step 7 randomly string on 42 4mm bicone beads. String on three 3mm bicone beads. Repeat for this step for the second empty wire.
9. Using both wires, slide on one crimp bead and one end of the toggle. Crimp to close and add crimp cover.
10. Repeat Steps 8-9 to make left side of the necklace.

For August, Swarovski’s Psychology of Colors pick is Rose Water Opal. Check out how feminine and sophisticated this hue is!

Indulge yourself with this color! Rose Water Opal is light and sweet like a glass of Pink Lemonade! Here are some Swarovski colors to match this lovely hue:

• Rose Water Opal & Rose Water Opal AB
• Vintage Rose
• Rose & Light Rose
• Rosaline
• Blush Rose

Rose Opal Jewelry

Swing over to our other blog post with designs with Swarovski Rose Water Opal crystals.

We have a very simple pattern for you today using the Cymbal Remata Bead Ending and 8/0 seed beads. Check out this free pattern today, designed by So Vang.

What you’ll need:

• Cymbal Remata Bead Ending (Silver/Gold)
• 8/0 Silver or Gold Seed Bead
• Second color of 8/0 Round Seed Bead
• Earwire Findings
• Needle and Fireline Beading Thread
  AND
• Geometric Drop Earrings with Cymbal Remata PDF Pattern Tutorial

Geometric Drop Earrings with Cymbal Remata

Items used in Earrings: Z004568, SB00076, SB00107, TCZ0139, A006585, A015211

Because we love tassels, throw a tassel on it!

Items used in Earrings: Z004564, SB00114, SB00106, TCZ0077, A006585, A015211, A002413, Z013685

Bead mixes comes in various shapes, sizes and color. Here are 3 simple ways you can easily use Bead Mixes.

We are working with the Assorted Long Oval Cane Glass Beads Grab Bag (Z014786), which has an array of colors and a long oval-shaped bead. You can certainly use a different assortment of bead mixes to make design similar to our DIY projects.

Assorted Bracelet Set

We made a set of three bracelets using 9 inches of stretchy cord, 6 beads each bracelet and small 8/0 seed beads. After stretching out the cord, slide a cane glass and seed bead sequence. Make a surgeon’s knot to secure the bracelet. Cut excess leaving a small tail and as an option, you can glue the knot. (optional, add another cane bead and seed bead sequence for a 7.5-8″ wrist size.)

Items used in bracelet: Z001460, Z014686, SB00106

Cane Pendant Necklace with Tassel

You can make a load of necklaces when you turn each cane bead into a pendant. Plus, we paired the pendant with a sweet tassel! To make this necklace, on a headpin, slide on a seed bead, cane bead and another seed bead and make a wrapped or simple loop. Open a jump ring and slide on the cane dangle and chain of your necklace. Close jump ring. Open another jump ring, slide on tassel and chain of your necklace. Close jump ring.

Items used in necklace: Z014686, Z010981, Z001033, Z013719, SB00106, TC01257

Cane Glass Earrings

Try matching a pair of beads for this simple pair of earrings. Even a mix-match set would be cute! On a headpin, slide on a seed bead, cane bead and another seed make. Make a wrapped or simple loop. Open ear wire loop and slide on cane dangle. Repeat all steps for other earrings!

Items used in earrings: Z014686, SB00106, TC01257 (2), TC02297

Make festive and fancy Snowflake ornaments with GoodyBeads’ Master Mixes with 4mm bicone crystals in today’s tutorial.

Christmas may be a few month away, but you can never be too early to prep for the holidays. Plus, making these snowflake ornaments can be used and displayed all year round. Hang them on your window or as an outdoor mobile, you can surely get some twinkling reflections on a sunny summery day.

What you’ll need for ornament:

• 4 1/2″ Snowflake Ornament Forms (Z009715)
• 8/0 Miyuki Seed Beads  (sample uses SB00107)
• GoodyBeads’ Master Mixes  (sample uses MX00009)

Directions:

1. The FIRST thing to do is separate out your Mix. Each mix will have 5 different crystal color. Once you have your piles, create a crystal/color sequence of how your want to snowflake to look. A suggestion is to make piles of graduating colors from dark to light. You can see a closeup of how our sample looks.
   
2. On each spoke, slide on the following:
   Three seed beads, 1st crystal, two seed beads, 2nd crystal, two seed beads, 3rd crystal, seed bead, 4th crystal, seed bead, 5th crystal and three seed beads.
3. Make a simple loop at the end of your spoke.
4. Skip a spoke and repeat steps 2 & 3 to that spoke.
5. Skip another spoke and repeat steps 2 & 3 to that spoke. (You want to fill in every other spoke so that your design will sit evenly.)
6. For all the other spokes, repeat steps 2 & 3.
7. Repeat for other snowflakes.

Make sure to check out our other Snowflake Blogs:

• Seed Bead Snowflake
• Snowflake Ornament

So Vang has conjured up another super simple pair of earrings using Czech Ginko Two Hole Beads. Free downloadable pattern tutorial.

These pair of earrings are easy to make with minimal amounts of components. You can make a load of Ginko Fan Earrings with a tube of 11/0 Seed beads and Ginko Beads!

Ginko Fan Earrings

So Vang had a few beads from her previous Ginko Scale Bracelet, so she used them here to make these earrings to possibly match the bracelet!

What you’ll need:

• Czech Ginko Beads
• 11/0 Seed Beads
• 4mm 22 Gauge Jump Rings
• Earwire Findings
• Fireline Beading Thread and Needle
  AND
• Ginko Fan Earrings PDF Pattern Tutorial

Items used in Ginko Fan Earrings above: SB03708, SB00422, A002413, TCZ0078, A006585, A015211 

Ginko Fan Earrings with Swarovski® Crystals

Embellish your fan earrings with a link of Swarovski crystals. Doll up your earrings and sparkle!

What you’ll need for earrings:

• Czech Ginko Beads
• 11/0 Seed Beads
• TWO 4mm Swarovski Bicone Crystals
• 24-Gauge Eyepin (Silver/Gold)
• Earwire Findings
• Fireline Beading Thread and Needle
  AND
• Ginko Fan Earrings PDF Pattern Tutorial

Items used in Ginko Fan Earrings with Swarovski Crystals above: SB03697, SWZ0581(2), SB00422, A019595, Z012031, A006585, A015211 

We’re continuing our LOVE for the new Cymbal Components with a simple bracelet pattern using the Cymbal Vourkoti bead ending and Czech SuperDuo beads.

Cymbal Vourkoti bead endings are used with Czech SuperDuo beads. The bead ending caps your bracelet and finishes it off beautifully and professionally. Find the easy pattern tutorial below along with SuperDuo pattern options to play with.

What you’ll need for bracelet:

• Cymbal Vourkoti (Gold/Silver)
• 11/0 Miyuki Seed Beads
• Czech SuperDuo Beads
• Jump Rings
• Clasp
  AND
• Cymbal Vourkoti Bracelet PDF Tutorial

Purple Blush SuperDuo Bracelet

Items used in this bracelet: Z004582, SB01782, SB00423, A006587, Z011514, A008658, A015211

Color & Pattern Samples

This pattern is certainly a versatile basic pattern to mixing up SuperDuo colors of your own choosing. Here are 4 different color ways and patterns you can use with this pattern using Cymbal Vourkoti components.

• This first example uses SuperDuo beads with a Capri finish. The Capri finish has splotching of colors all around the SuperDuo bead, so when you bead stitch the, you get some lovely splotch of color without a….
  Items used in this example:SB02114, SB00422, Z004581
• Second example uses two colors of SuperDuo with an outer color a Picasso finish and the middle beads are an opaque color.
  Items used in this example: SB01440, SB01441, SB00424, Z004582
• Third example uses two different SuperDuo beads consisting of SuperDuo Duets and an opaque color to compliment the inner color. This creates a track pattern in the middle.
  Items used in this example: SB01406, SB03491, SB00422, Z004581
• Lastly, try pattern out with three colors, while creating a chevron pattern.
  Items used in this example: SB01406, SB01441, SB03093, SB00424, Z004582