It's not too early for Christmas designs! Indeed, we need to get cracking as beadwork takes time. Some readers have contacted puzzled as to where they could get to the patterns I feature. Just follow the links which are underlined. 

The first in this collection of beaded Christmas figures is this fantastic brick/peyote stitch Christmas animal trio tutorial from BeadwhispererPattern.

Katie Dean is the incredible bead artist behind Beadflowers. She specializes in beaded box tutorials such as this beaded nutcracker pattern. It is 4 inches high and can stand on its own or be hung on the Christmas tree. 

Whoa!  For advanced beaders only! This challenging Santa box tutorial complete with beaded gift boxes was also designed by Katie. 

This is her Christmas gnome beaded box tutorial. 

 I like the slightly quirky look on this snowman peyote beaded figure pattern by Oleksandra of SheepShopToy. 


A beaded elf on the shelf. This posable figure pattern tutorial below is by BeadingByMonika.  

These nesting Christmas dolls are like the traditional Russian matryoshka dolls except these portray Santa Claus, Mrs Claus and an elf. Delightful pattern from BeadPerfectly!  

These angels can be hung or be free standing. DaretoBeadDesigns has this particular angel pattern as well as others. 

Nutcracker Ballet Highlights

I couldn't dance if you paid me but I have always enjoyed watching dances from all over the world thanks to Youtube.

Ballet has to be the hardest dance form as it takes years of practice, training and athleticism to make it all look so easy. 

The Nutcracker Ballet, with iconic music by the legendary Tchaikovsky, is a favourite holiday season production for adults and children alike. The story is about a little girl who receives a nutcracker gift. In the dreamy night, her nutcracker transforms into a prince and they go on a magical adventure. 

Enjoy -  Nutcracker in 10 minutes:

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