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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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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!

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5 Awesome Herringbone Beaded Bracelet Tutorials

I have to say that beginner herringbone bracelet projects are underwhelming. But one needs to start somewhere. But once you get the hang of the stitch, you'll want something with much more oomph! Shown here are some awesome herringbone beaded bracelets to get you started.

The twisted herringbone bracelet tutorial shown above by US reader, @Huonghandmade12, is absolutely stunning.

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Anatomically Inspired Bead Embroidery Designs and Tutorials by ambroidering | Amazing Synchonized Japanese Gymnasts in Action

Anatomy is the study of the internal and external structures of our bodies. It is a very old science as people have been interested in how our bodies work since prehistoric times.

ambroidering is the shop British artisan who specializes in anatomical art. The work is so well detailed with both bead (and sequin) embroidery and stitching and does indeed pay homage to human anatomy. The heart, teeth, nervous cell, kidneys, musculature, eyes, brains, digestive system and parts of the skeleton are all featured.

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5 Simply Elegant Beaded Necklace Tutorials to Try

I get it. Making beaded necklaces can be a lot of work. Fun, but time consuming. So here is a lovely collection of simply elegant beaded necklace tutorials which are sure to take you way, way less time to complete than 2 Christmases from now!

First up is the lovely bicone design shown above by @HuongHandmade12. There is a central star flower design which bears the pendant. The rest of the necklace features staggered leaves which then gives way to a simple seed bead portion at the back. She is a wonderful creator who has many dainty designs.

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Of Cats and Books : Beaded Patterns for Jewelry and BookMark Projects

There is something about the colder weather I enjoy. Being indoors, in a warm house preferably with a cat companion and a book to read in front of a fireplace. So here is to cats and books which go together so well!

The first 3 beaded pattern designs are by Kim of MyHeartoftheHills. Her library cat design in odd count peyote or brick stitch is shown above.

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8 Beautiful Beaded Christmas Ornament Tutorials by AsszaBeadingArts

Perhaps it's just me. But Christmas preparations seems to have gotten to a late start this year. Here's a fantastic beadwork collection of beautiful Christmas ornaments to make (frantically)! They are all by one prolific beadwork instructors, AsszaBeadingArts, who hails from Hungary.

My favourites include the big star ornaments shown above as well as the Christmas tree tea lights decorations, both of which use bugle beads. These long beads add strong colour elements to her designs. Also noteworthy are the Christmas bells seen further down. What's your favourite?

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Contemporary Beaded Jewelry Patterns by jujujewelrypatterns

What makes contemporary beaded jewelry modern looking? I think the most obvious is the simplicity of the design. Clean lines with sometimes a play on basic shapes and geometry. That's what I found when I spotted the tutorial patterns by the young designer behind jujujewelrypatterns.

I particularly loved her use of long chains to augment her earring designs. Her ring designs were also novel such as the arrow and snake designs which wrap around the finger. Her version of beaded knots, simple butterfly wing and evil eye designs are so refreshing!

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Something Different? Brick Stitch and Peyote Beaded Earrings Patterns by BeadWithBugs

I have featured Canadian bead artist, Kim of BeadWithBugs a few times before (see links at the end). But as with other prolific creators, there is more to discover in her awesome collection.

This time I picked my favourites from her brick stitch and peyote earrings selection. She certainly delivers if you are looking for something different. I particularly love her kite earrings designs especially the ones with the butterflies (above) and the floral themes.

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Blank Graph Charts for 3D Peyote Designs by DiMarcaOnline

Can't afford or not willing to wrestle with dedicated beading software programs to design your own 3D beaded creations? Graphed charts are the way to go! Check out DiMarcaOnline's fabulous collection for making 3D pods, stars, kaleidocycles and balls. She also has a bundled offer to save on the cost of getting all four shapes. Each pattern comes in different sizes so you have even more options.

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8 Super Fun Beaded Christmas Earrings Patterns

Want some super fun beaded Christmas earrings to make? Here is a great collection and not a single gnome in sight!

First up is the slick, contemporary Christmas tree earrings shown above by LilibeadPatterns. She has a wonderful collection of other patterns to drool over!

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5 Gorgeous Beaded Christmas Wreath Ornament Tutorials and Kits

This collection of stunning beaded Christmas wreath tutorials are sure to please! The delicate tiny seed beads in the above beaded wreath tutorial by DareToBeadDesigns is what makes this design so pretty! She also has a beautiful star and lovely angel ornament tutorials worth a look!

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Fun Bead and Wire Amigurumi Creatures Tutorials by Perlenwunderwesen

Remember when there was a trend for making beaded creatures using pony beads and cord? That was quite a few decades ago. But German designer, of Perlenwundersen, has a wonderful update using small beads and wire. The method is quite straightforward as it requires crossing two wires in the opposite direction through the beads.

She has a many adorable creatures but she also has other designs including seasonal ones too. These are great projects to use up bead stashes. Consider making them into keychain charms, earrings, pendants and perhaps brooches for some of the designs.

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Adorable Mini Beaded Designs for Jewelry, Bookmarks and Ornaments

I raved about Ukrainian designer, Marina of MariVirraPatterns some years ago. She is certainly a prolific designer with many beautiful beaded jewelry designs. This time round, I would like to feature her adorable mini beaded designs. The flat designs can be used not just as earrings, pendants and brooches but consider using the patterns for bookmarks and ornaments.

My favorite among this collection are her miniature sweater designs. Best kind of Christmas sweaters which aren't ugly at all! She has them for other celebrations too.

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Skinny Beaded Bangle Tutorials | How Millions of Glass Bangles are Made Daily in One Indian City

I must confess I am not fond of wide bangles. But skinny ones? Sign me up! Here are some lovely skinny beaded bangles by established beadwork jewelry designers - all of whom have more than one pretty design in their collections. I have featured all of them before.

First up is the medieval queen bangle tutorial by UK designer, VickyRoberts Designs, which is shown above.

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3D Printed Bead Organizers and Tools for Beaders by DiMarcaOnline

3D printers are incredibly useful to make all kinds of things - tools and so on. 3D printers are not that expensive. Makerspace studios can also help make anything you want for just the cost of the plastic. I actually have some microwave 3D printed "feet" to raise it a little higher to clear the open frame cabinet door which houses it.

There are increasingly a number of 3D printed projects you can do for crafters. Someone in the family had 3D printed a wonderful yarn winder like this one. I laser cut my own sock blocker from 3 mm wood using this file but you can find many 3D printed sock blockers too like this free one.

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8 Beaded Christmas Figures to Make for Festive Decor | Nutcracker Ballet Highlights

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.

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Adorable Peyote Beaded Amigurumi Pattern Tutorials by Sheep Shop Toy

Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting or knitting tiny stuffed creatures or objects is all the rage! This is a huge and popular trend. Some of the crochet amigurumi designers use bead crochet methods. But SheepShopToy's designs are worth a look if you do not crochet or knit but love the amigurumi aspect.

The designer, Oleksandra Mykhailenko, uses peyote stitch to put together her 3D miniatures. She has many adorable creatures such as the pig, cow and lamb above. What's more, she offers many little accessories to go with them including cute baskets, umbrellas, dresses, hats, potted flowers and so on!

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8 Gorgeous Beaded Christmas Ornaments Tutorials by LindaCreations4U

No, it is not too early for beaded Christmas ornament tutorials. In fact, people have been searching for such patterns since JUNE. I kid you not. Perhaps it is because beading takes time and effort so one must prepare early.

Some people have been stumbling on Pennsylvanian beader, Linda of LindaCreations4U's tutorials back then. No wonder as she does gorgeous work including her jewelry tutorials which I wrote about in this past post.

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Fun RAW Beaded Keychain or Pendant Tutorials by BeadPatternShop

Anastasia of BeadPatternShop has so many beadwork patterns that it's hard to find one's favourites. I featured her before here. But this time, I want to highlight her just her right angle weave (RAW) design collection. These can be used for either simple fun pendants or as key chain charms. I have linked the individual design listings to make it easier to find in her vast inventory!

She is clearly inspired by other crafts as shown above by her origami crane pattern. Sweet and simple is her koi carp beaded design below. A couple of my favourites include her popcorn and croissant designs which are more typically done in polymer clay. Clever!