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Beaded Accessories

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.

Bottle Cap Brooch Craft

Check out these instructions to make a unique brooch using a bottle cap, submitted by Christina Panczyk.

Key Chain Bracelet

Instructions to make simple key chain submitted by Maria Munson. Great gift idea for teachers, mom, or dad.

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.

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