The Beading Gem

Beautiful Beaded Patterns for Vamps, Boots, Mitts, Mukluks, Moccasins by AmbersLeather

I once missed a wonderful opportunity to make my own moccasins from a First Nations bead artist. I've never been able to find another chance again. But fortunately, there is AmbersLeather's patterns available! They are a team of Metis designers and makers from Manitoba, Canada.

They are currently not shipping physical items (finished work, supplies and DIY kits) to the US.

However, there are plenty of beautiful beaded patterns available to download no matter where you are! Use them to embroider the mitts, moccasins, mukluk boots that you can make from their leather patterns. These come in many different sizes. You will be spoiled for choice as to the beading embellishments you can make whether or not for cold weather wear!

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How to Make Robot Charms by Deuxper Handicrafts | Amazing Robot Martial Arts Show

Steampunk style robot charm necklaces are so much fun. Many of you thought so too when you saw my feature on awesome robot jewelry designers . There are quite a few benefits to these robot charms. First, they are unisex. Secondly, you can use charms, wire, beads, bought or recycled hardware items.
The robots are usually wood based with the metallic elements screwed on. @Deuxperhandicrafts has a number of tutorials where he demonstrates how to make robot charms.

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3 Tutorials for Great Polymer Clay Jewelry Effects | JessamaDesign Tools

Polymer clay jewelry is such a creative medium as you can make really unique designs using a variety of additions and tools. Shown here are three wonderful tutorials from Australian polymer clay artist and instructor, Samantha @JessamaTutorials. The tutorials create different effects but a common design tool are wonderful stencils.

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Beaded Flower Plant Pots and Hanger Tutorials

My friend, Rocpoet, got me going on today's feature - how to make small beaded plants which don't die and beaded hangers! She absolutely adores making miniature botanicals.

You can make a basic pot of cascading foliage with this tutorial by @DIYJOY as shown below. You can use different colours, not just green. Consider also adding flower beads here and there.

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Lovely Macrame Jewelry Tutorials and Supplies by NostalgieArt

NostalgieArt is a full package deal. Not only does she offer macrame jewelry tutorials but also kits and supplies. Precisely what you need - the kinds of waxed thread which allow for easier knotting as well as tools, findings,beads and even finished jewelry.

Shown here are my favourites from her tutorial section. Her bracelets are the most popular but as you can see below, she also has some striking earrings and necklace designs on offer too.

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8 Fabulous Craft Easter Egg Tutorials | Egg Decor From Around the World

It's been a while since I featured craft egg tutorials before - see past features in the links at the end. But my word, there are new and fabulous patterns out there today. Here are some wonderful examples and not just from the beading world.
First up is the beaded egg tutorial by AjaBeads which cleverly features "candies". She is a great designer whose work I have featured many times before.

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5 Lovely Scrap Fabric Jewelry Tutorials by RedBlossomDesigns| Fabric Tokens from the Foundling Hospital Museum

Got some pretty fabric scraps? Turn them into awesome jewelry with my favourite tutorials from the large collection by @RedBlossomDesigns.

Shown above is her contemporary style corded fabric links with coiled wire links tutorial. You can adapt this tutorial for bracelets too.

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3 Stunning but Simple Black and White Beaded Necklace Tutorials by jocelyndiycircle

You do not have to bead like crazy to get stunning designs. These black and white beaded necklace tutorials by @jocelyndiycircle show that simplicity and a very limited colour palette can achieve elegance.

The first design shown above which uses white pearls as well black faceted round beads is my favorite. The continuation of the necklace line to form a front focal is a chef's kiss!