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Try these free bead craft patterns and projects. Use many creative techniques and supplies to make a variety of beaded crafts including socks, bandanas, key chains, and more.
Bare Foot Sandals
Fun foot jewelry using beads!
Beach Shoes
Give old flip-flops new life by making beaded straps.
Beaded Flip Flops
Dressing up a pair of cheap flip flops is easy if you follow these directions.
Key Chain Bracelet
Instructions to make simple key chain submitted by Maria Munson. Great gift idea for teachers, mom, or dad.
Barefoot Sandels
These sandals are a fast and fun project that you can complete in about an hour. Uses elastic thread and beads!
Beaded Belt
Make this great "retro" belt to wear with your favorite outfit. Uses ribbon, pony beads and a lanyard. Just print and follow the illustrated instructions.
Beaded Kerchief
Use seed beads (younger children can use pony beads or e-beads) to dress up a plain kerchief and make it a work of art! Print these simple instructions and get started!
Beaded Tiara
Become a princess! Minimum supplies needed: pipe cleaners, pony beads, and 8mm faceted beads.
Itty Beadie Shoelace Decorations
Use pony beads to make an ice cream cone, pizza or soda to attach to your shoelaces. This project and the beaded belt above will probably require adult assistance in lacing beads.
Keychain
An easy project using pony beads.

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