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Craft Project: Bead Decorated Ring Box

With the help of simple, easily obtainable materials, and with a little ingenuity, a small, ordinary little box can be transformed into a quite presentable jewelry-box.

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Craft Project: Beaded Bracelets

I will teach you in 10 or less easy steps how to make $25 dollars spread throughout your family and friends for this holiday season.

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Craft Project: Starburst Tassel Earrings

My students and I developed this design when we were making earrings for a charity event. We ran out of pins to thread beads on for drop earrings so improvised. The idea was simple but the end result are bouncy, animated and very frugal!

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Craft: Safety Pin Angel

This is a safety pin doll my wife used to make and sell at craft shows. It is constructed with gold safety pins and acrylic beads.

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Craft: Beaded Cross

I have been making these crosses for 3 years now. They are good for gifts. Hang them on your car rear view mirror or in the window of your home for sun catchers.

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Making Paper Beads Finished

Paper Bead Jewelry

Craft lovely jewelry from beads you hand make using paper or fabric!

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Craft Project: Beaded Socks

Socks that have beads around the top. They make great gifts for co-workers for birthdays or Christmas. I found socks that were 10 pairs for $7. The beads, needles and string cost about $7. That makes for a cheap token of remembrance that is home-made.

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Instructions For Beaded Plant Hanger

I am looking for instructions for a beaded plant hanger. I have many many craft books and have searched everywhere without any luck at all. Would appreciate if anyone may have or know of where to obtain these directions. TIA

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Craft Project: Simple Beaded Pendant

The pendant shown here was made from "recycled" jewelry: I will often buy used necklaces, charms, etc. at thrift stores and yard sales, take them apart, and make new creations with the beads and other parts.

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Pink and Pearls Necklace

Glass pink beads mixed with pearls make this a beautiful necklace! I bought the pink beads from Wal-Mart (craft section). The pearls came from a yard sale and the metal wire came from another craft project.

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Beaded Thong Bookmarks

Beaded Bookmarks--often marketed as "Book Thongs" and sold for seven to ten dollars at bookstores, but easy to make and an excellent project to use up odd bead leftovers from other projects. These also make lovely gifts--especially if you are also giving a book!

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Flag Lapel Pin (Safety Pin Jewelry)

Here's a fun lapel pin to make with safety pins and beads.

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Wine Glass Charms

To make a beaded wineglass charm, you will need medium sized earring hoops, decorative beads and charms, and pliers. Thread the beads and charms on the hoops in a neat, decorative pattern. Do not overload the hoop with beads.

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Beaded Snowflake Mittens

Easy Holiday craft project. Make Mittens from scraps of fleece and bead simple snowflakes on them.

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Personalized Badge Holder

This personalized badge holder was created for nurses that work in a hospital. Not only does it have their name and professional title on it, but it's in neutral black and white to match practically any outfit.

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Sparkly Felt Beaded Pin

A colorful beaded pin with felt backing.

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Beaded Game Night Shirt

An eye-catching shirt to wear to your next family or neighborhood game night.

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Plant Sparklers

This is an easy project where you get to be very creative!

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Beaded Rainbow Window Sparkler

A cheery beaded rainbow that you can hang in your window.

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Butterfly Napkin Rings

Use this beaded napkin ring at your next meal to add a special touch to your place settings.

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Beaded Dreamcatcher

Here is an easy to make, beaded dreamcacher.

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Beaded Choker and Bracelet

A simple choker and bracelet can look great for adults or children, and they don't need to be too complicated to make, either.

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Craft Project: Beaded Bracelets

Craft Project: Beaded BraceletsI will teach you in 10 or less easy steps how to make $25 dollars spread throughout your family and friends for this holiday season.


Craft Project: Beaded Socks

Craft Project: Beaded SocksSocks that have beads around the top. They make great gifts for co-workers for birthdays or Christmas. I found socks that were 10 pairs for $7. The beads, needles and string cost about $7. That makes for a cheap token of remembrance that is home-made.


Craft Project: Simple Beaded Pendant

Craft Project: Simple Beaded PendantThe pendant shown here was made from "recycled" jewelry: I will often buy used necklaces, charms, etc. at thrift stores and yard sales, take them apart, and make new creations with the beads and other parts.


Pink and Pearls Necklace

Pink and Pearls NecklaceGlass pink beads mixed with pearls make this a beautiful necklace! I bought the pink beads from Wal-Mart (craft section). The pearls came from a yard sale and the metal wire came from another craft project.