Beaded icicle ornaments

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Check out this Easy DIY Icicle Ornament Tutorial for your Christmas tree decor. As a big fan of both Christmas and crafting, creating my own decorations is one of my favorite holiday activities.

Learn how to create a stunning beaded spiral ornament just in time for Christmas! Get inspired with my Arts & Crafts Blog tutorial.

Making these lovely little beaded icicles became addictive. I started making them the week after Thanksgiving and I ended up making eight of them! I gave two as gifts and the rest graced our tree. I've mentioned before that I've made the majority of the ornaments on our family tree over the last 40 years. Decorating the tree is like a trip down memory lane, and I have to say it's my favorite thing to do. These icicles are a variation of spiral rope, which for me is an addictive stitch…

Elegant Silver and Pearl Icicle Ornament by QuietBendCreations

This design is from the Lima Beads Project Gallery. This is probably one of the easiest winter decorations to make. You will get a lot of sparkle if you use crystal, and since this type of icicle is coiled and pulled, it will gently spin, dancing... Lima Beads is an online bead store with gemstone beads, Czech glass, chain, findings & supplies.

The Beads Knees Spiral Icicle pattern (click HERE) I made these to hang on my dining room chandelier (above), but they sure make a statement as a necklace. Yes, you could adjust the pattern for shorter icicles for earrings or a pendant. Get creative and stay cool in this summer heat by making beaded icicles.