Christmas is the season of joy, and if you are a fan of beading and bead craft, then you can utilize your passion for the hobby to fuel total new look for your home this holiday season with a collection of free beadwork! If you are looking for fun Christmas beading ideas to add to the festive look to your home this December 25, then keep reading and we will outline five Christmas projects you can try!
1 - Candy Canes - Simple and attractive as beadwork go, you do not need much in the way of supplies to make these, and the designs are child-friendly to boot! The good news is that with even a modest stock of supplies, you've possibly got everything you need to make many of these with supplies on hand, and they make wonderful decorations for your Christmas tree!
2 - Christmas Trees - tinny miniature trees can be made quickly and effortlessly, with or without "decorations" (you can use multi-colored glass beads sewn around the tree design in different places for a lovely effect!). Another child-friendly design that comes together fairly quickly!
3 - Wreaths - Similar to the tree design, above, but a little more composite, and as such, possibly not as "kid friendly" (since they take a little more time to execute and see the results of your efforts, smaller children might get frustrated before they are finished). Still, it is a fantastic little project that looks gorgeous when finished! Buy a few shades of green seed beads to create shadow and texture in your pieces, and highlight with red bits of holly.
4 - Angels - A moderately more difficult piece (and again, something that younger children may not have the patience for), the easiest patterns to work with display angels in profile. Purchase different shades of white, silver, and gray to create a dimensional effect in your pieces. These look great on the tree!
5 - Snowflakes - Of all the beading ideas mentioned here, the snowflake pattern is the toughest one to get right. This is absolutely not a pattern that small children could assist with, as these can get fairly complicated. They make among the most lovely and striking decorations on the tree, however, and if you've got the skill level and patience for it, you'll be well rewarded for your labors! Executing one pattern well is (or can be) a somewhat daunting task, but if you are feeling especially adventurous, you could try making each snowflake on your tree unique! It is a tall order, but can obviously be done, just be ready to dedicate quite a lot of time to the task!
As you can see from just the five beadwork above, there are all kinds of fun holiday beading projects you can sink your teeth into, and this list just barely scratches the surface!
1 - Candy Canes - Simple and attractive as beadwork go, you do not need much in the way of supplies to make these, and the designs are child-friendly to boot! The good news is that with even a modest stock of supplies, you've possibly got everything you need to make many of these with supplies on hand, and they make wonderful decorations for your Christmas tree!
2 - Christmas Trees - tinny miniature trees can be made quickly and effortlessly, with or without "decorations" (you can use multi-colored glass beads sewn around the tree design in different places for a lovely effect!). Another child-friendly design that comes together fairly quickly!
3 - Wreaths - Similar to the tree design, above, but a little more composite, and as such, possibly not as "kid friendly" (since they take a little more time to execute and see the results of your efforts, smaller children might get frustrated before they are finished). Still, it is a fantastic little project that looks gorgeous when finished! Buy a few shades of green seed beads to create shadow and texture in your pieces, and highlight with red bits of holly.
4 - Angels - A moderately more difficult piece (and again, something that younger children may not have the patience for), the easiest patterns to work with display angels in profile. Purchase different shades of white, silver, and gray to create a dimensional effect in your pieces. These look great on the tree!
5 - Snowflakes - Of all the beading ideas mentioned here, the snowflake pattern is the toughest one to get right. This is absolutely not a pattern that small children could assist with, as these can get fairly complicated. They make among the most lovely and striking decorations on the tree, however, and if you've got the skill level and patience for it, you'll be well rewarded for your labors! Executing one pattern well is (or can be) a somewhat daunting task, but if you are feeling especially adventurous, you could try making each snowflake on your tree unique! It is a tall order, but can obviously be done, just be ready to dedicate quite a lot of time to the task!
As you can see from just the five beadwork above, there are all kinds of fun holiday beading projects you can sink your teeth into, and this list just barely scratches the surface!