Bead art projects

DIY ideas with beads for crafting jewelry, home decor, handmade gifts. Step by step tutorials and creative project idea for lots of stuff to make.

If you are the kind who likes glass beads (we cannot think of anyone who doesn’t), then this article will send you in a frenzy to buy as many glass beads as

18 cool things to make with beads that are NOT jewelry! Some fun kids and teen crafts and DIY projects in here that are SO easy!

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We grew up watching the man in the moon, so solitary and still. If the Moon Had Friends, the night sky would be a joyous riot of moons and stars. With friends, we are less lonely and life is an adventure! This original ocean-themed beaded mosaic by Diana Maus is layered with bugle and seed beads, embellished with crystals, birds and stars, and hand-set with love for the mighty Pacific Ocean. This mixed media art wall hanging is 8” wide x 8” tall by 1” deep on wood panel. Ready to hang.

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The Beaded Red Rose is probably the most common and easiest to make of all Beaded flowers. For this beaded red rose, I used red Japanese seed beads and the traditional French flower beading technique.