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Try these free jewelry craft patterns and projects. Use many creative techniques to make your own jewelry with beads.
Adorable Pansy Bracelet
This is an easy bead project for everyone to try.
Apple Necklace Craft
From your About.com guide, make this unique accessory using a bead, a pom-pom, and some paper.
Beaded Dragonfly Earrings
Follow these directions and make your own earrings that looks like cute little dragonflies.
Bean Bag Toy Necklace
Make your bean bag toys their own necklace to wear.
Bunch of Flowers Beaded Earrings
These earrings are so pretty and can be done in many different color combinations.
Criss Cross Bracelet
Try this little seed bead and 8 mm bead bracelet, that lays flat on your wrist!
Daisy Chain Bracelet
I think you'll agree that this little bracelet or anklet is just as cute as can be.
Drop Pearl Beaded Earrings
What a pretty pair of earrings made with glass pearls.
Fab Fish Brick Stitch Earrings
Try this simple brick stitch bead pattern.
Falling Leaves Earrings
What a wonderful fall project for older kids and teens.
Friendship Bracelets
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
Glass Heart and Pearl Choker
This beautiful beaded choker is made with glass heart beads, tiny gold seed beads and potato shaped fresh water pearls.
Hip to be Square Beaded Earrings
These basic beaded earrings have a trendy look and are perfect for matching up school or holiday colors.
Loopy Loops Beaded Earrings
Easy, fun and inexpensive beaded earring project.
Patriotic Brick Stitch Earrings
Learn a little about beading and make yourself a pair of beautiful earrings at the same time.
Pumpkin Necklace
Make this cute necklace out of a bead, a pom-pom, and a few misc supplies.
Simple Beaded Jewelry
From your About.com guide, simple ideas using elastic thread and beads.
Star Spangled Crystal Earrings
Find out how you create your own patriotic earrings.
Stone Bead Necklace
From your About.com guide, make this fancy looking but easy-to-make necklace.
Top Beaded Jewelry Craft Kits
Many people, old and young, enjoy working with beads. While there are many things you can use beads for other than jewelry, making jewelry is one of the most popular uses. Here are some fabulous kits you can use to create your own fun jewelry.
US Peyote Flag
You can show your patriotism or support for America by making this quick and easy peyote US flag. Then attach it to a pin back and wear it with pride.
Bead Bracelet
An easy project using beads and string.
Bead Shapes
Explains different bead shapes and styles.
Bob's Bead Tutorial
If you want to give real jewelry making a try, this is a great page to start. Explains the supplies needed and gives many hints and tips along with simple patterns.
Friendship Bracelet
Patterns to choose from include Macramé Hemp Bracelet, Daisy Pony Bead Bracelet, and Preschool Plastic Canvas Bracelet.
Just Daisies Bracelet
Try your hand at this beading technique and make this daisy design.
Loyalty Ring
String your favorite beads on elastic thread to make rings for flag wavers of all ages.
Perler Bead Bracelet
Make cute, flower bracelets for yourself and everyone you know.
Personalized Necklace
Mix together a handful of lettered crafts beads and some jewelry cord, and your kids can put together this personalized necklace all their own. Easy and fun to make, they may not want to stop at just one!
Preschool Jewelry
Many simple projects on this page, including a Rug Rat bracelet!
Three-Bead Angel Charm
An easy ideas using 3 beads and a headpin.

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