Tambourines
CodeABT-20150806-02
Simple hoops are made glorious with the help of beads wire-wrapped around the edges. The Czech glass beads give each hoop a colorful tambourine look, as if each one could add a tinkling rhythm to any song. They're sure to add harmony to your style!
- BrandArtbeads, BeadSmith
Rad Grad
CodeABT-20150430-01
Bangles are easy to decorate with charms to give your style a personal twist. This bangle was created on the Beadalon 3D bracelet jig and then was decorated with charms representing a graduate. The tassels represent her school colors, while the horseshoe represents her love of horses. You can add your favorite charms to make a design unique to you!
- BrandArtistic Wire, Beadalon, Artbeads, BeadSmith
Mary's Potion
CodeABT-20151009-01
Brew up an amazing decoration for your Halloween festivities! This adorable pumpkin makes a great statement for harvest time and can also be used to display a spooky set of earrings. It's the perfect way to present a gift to a Halloween party host. Take a look at the ingredients for Mary's Potion and start concocting the very best in witchy style!
- BrandTierraCast, BeadSmith, WireLace, Artbeads
Tassel Clan
CodeABT-20150409-03
Here's a subtle Mother's Day idea that can be worn anywhere and anytime. The tassels of this necklace represent the members of designer Cheri's family. The "C" stands for her family's surname, "Carlson." The colors of the beads and tassels were chosen based on the personalities of her family members. You can choose your favorite colors and charms to represent your family members, too! This personalized look is sure to please Mom on her special day.
- BrandBeadSmith, Artbeads, TierraCast, Beadalon
Changing Leaves
CodeABT-20160519-03
Swarovski Crystal are perfect for creating inspiring color palettes in your designs. Cynthia used our warm autumn shades to create a display reminiscent of leaves changing color in the fall. TierraCast leaf and tree charms add to the harvest-time feeling. See more ideas for kumihimo projects in this Artbeads Cafe episode.
- BrandJBB, S-Lon (Super-Lon), Artbeads, BeadSmith, Swarovski
Blushing Beauty
CodeABT-20161027-01
Beautiful blush tones create a sweet display in this double flat spiral stitch bracelet. Cynthia used Artbeads Designer Blends to bead around the Iridescent Red Swarovski crystal pearls at the center of this look. The soft pink tones of the Designer Blends make for a delicate backdrop for the intense hue of the pearls. You can see more ideas for using Artbeads Designer Blends in your jewelry designs in this Artbeads Cafe episode.
- BrandBeadSmith, Artbeads, Swarovski, FireLine, TOHO
La Vie en Rose
CodeABT-20160825-04
"La Vie en Rose" is a classic French song and quintessential phrase that translates to "Life in Pink", but is really more about living in a state of bliss or joy. With metal stamps, Cynthia added the phrase to her sweet bracelet, along with Nunn Design charms and cheerful colors courtesy of an Artbeads Designer Blend. Discover even more fun ideas for adding metal stamps in this Artbeads Cafe episode.
- BrandImpressArt, Artbeads, Swarovski, BeadSmith, Nunn Design
Midnight Garden Dance
CodeABT-20161013-03
Mysterious and captivating colors combine in this wondrous necklace design. Cynthia used Designer Blends from the Artbeads Designer Series to create the perfect bead embroidered backdrop for her Czech glass button focal. Silk ribbon in sultry nighttime colors complete this look, perfect for an evening out!
- BrandArtbeads, Swarovski, TOHO, Hana Thread, Angel Findings, BeadSmith
Peacock Dance
CodeABT-20161124-07
With a fabulous peacock Czech glass button as inspiration, Cynthia created a bead embroidered masterpiece! This necklace boasts all the colors of a proud peacock thanks to bright silk ribbon, an Artbeads Designer Blend featuring Swarovski Crystals in the perfect hues, seed beads, and even lovely bead caps from Gardanne Beads. With step-by-step instructions, you can easily create this piece and add a Peacock Dance to your style.
- BrandGardanne Beads, Angel Findings, BeadSmith, Artbeads, Swarovski, Lillypilly Designs
Forest Frost
CodeABT-20151001-01
The bead embroidered focal of this necklace tells the story of a winter wonderland. CzechMates Triangle Beads and Swarovski Lochrose crystal sequins create a forested look around an edelweiss flatback, which looks like an icy pond. Wintery green and cranberry red seed beads from an Artbeads Designer Seed Bead Blend create the perfect color palette for this frosty display. Learn how to make this necklace and add Forest Frost to your style.
- BrandMiyuki, BeadSmith, Lillypilly Designs, Kabela Design, Artbeads, Swarovski
Jardin de Glass
CodeABT-20140313-01
The way glass can tell a story is truly magical. Everything about this necklace, from the lampwork focal bead to the glass seed beads, celebrates the inspiring and beautiful style of glass artistry. Add in the wondrous colors of an Artbeads Designer Seed Bead Blend, and your stylish story is complete! This necklace will make you feel like you stepped into an enchanted glass garden.
- BrandS-Lon (Super-Lon), TOHO, Lacy's Stiff Stuff, Swarovski, Artbeads, BeadSmith, KO Thread, Lillypilly Designs, Grace Lampwork Beads