http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/bead-crafts-1/ Crafts, Projects and Ideas, holiday craft projects, kids craft ideas. Free arts and Crafts for all ages. en 60 enlighten/misc/rss.jpg http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/bead-crafts-1/ http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/safety-pin-craft-projects-4/safety-pin-angel-4/ http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/safety-pin-craft-projects-4/safety-pin-angel-4/ Attachment 21

Skirt:
put 5-6mm clear iridescent round beads on each pin. Cut 12" piece of wire and put threw head end of safety pins with 2-6mm clear iridescent round beads in between each head of pin. Twist and close wire.

Cut another piece of wire for closing the tail end of pins. Twist and close. Cut off all wire so far.
Head & Bodice:
Take a piece of 12" wire again add a 6mm round iridescent bead in middle of that wire almost folding in complete half and insert into bottom of shirt up through the center of the tail end of pins.

Add 12.5mm fancy bell cap (both wires into bell cap)to cover safety pin tail then twist a few times to secure. Add 12mm round pearl bead (bodice) put both wires up into bead. Add 12.5mm Fancy Bell Cap again putting both wires up into cap. Add 14 mm round pearl bead (head) putting both wires up into bead. Twist a few times to secure. Add the small gold beads to form halo. Now I have made my halo heart shaped but you can shape it any shape you'd like. Spliting the wire adding small gold beads 7 each wire. Bring together twist and cut off as close as you can.

Arms:
Take a 8" piece of wire twist around in between head bead and bodice bead. Add for each wire one 8mm round iridescent bead for poof then 4-6mm round iridescent beads for arms. Add 2 smaller fancy bell caps for ruffles one against the other opposite ways. Add 2-2mm round iridescent beads for hands. Make loop cut off access. Do this to the other arm as well.

Wings:
Take a 12" inch piece of wire wrap around neck a few times then add 23-6mm round iridescent clear beads to that and twist in back and shape. Repeat for second wing. All Finished.]]> Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:22:19 Safety Pin Craft Projects Safety Pin Craft Projects admin en http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/jewelry-crafts-3/beaded-christmas-ornaments-3/ http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/jewelry-crafts-3/beaded-christmas-ornaments-3/ Attachment 11
1. Start this project by stringing a large amount of beads onto the wire while still keeping the wire attached to it's spool. Depending on the size of the wreath form, you will add more or less beads, but to give you an idea of how many to use, my form is about 2" in diameter so I used approximately 100 beads.

Tip: To save time, put the beads in your hand and string them by spearing them with the wire.
2. Bend the wire around a bead, then twist the bead into the wire chain nose pliers to form about a 1/2" long twist for each bead.

3. Continue with this process until all of the beads are used. Don't worry about having what seems like a lot of beads, it will fill in the wreath. Once all the beads are strung, snip the wire a few inches from the last bead. You will use this extra wire to secure the beginning and end of the bead "chain" to the wreath form.
4. I wrapped the bead chain and the individual bead twists to the wreath form all the way around and secured the jump ring with the untwisted end of the wire. Make sure that your beads are arranged so as not to leave blank spaces.


5. Tie a ribbon to the jump ring loop at the top to finish.
Found at http://www.rockfront.com/beadwreathornament.htm]]> Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:00:22 Jewelry Crafts Jewelry Crafts admin en http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/safety-pin-craft-projects-4/safety-pin-angel-2/ http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/safety-pin-craft-projects-4/safety-pin-angel-2/ Attachment 6

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Cut cord to 30". Stiffen ends with white glue. Let dry. Fold in half and tie a knot 1/2" below the fold.

Choose your bead colors for the wings. Open six size 2 safety pins and string on the beads. Four safety pins should have four beads each. Two safety pins should have three beads each. See diagram at right. Close the pins.

Choose your bead colors for the body. Open five size 4 safety pins and string on the beads. Two safety pins should have four beads each. Two safety pins should have five beads each. One safety pin should have six beads. See diagram at above. Close the pins.

These written directions for weaving the pins and beads may seem complicated. Just follow along using the diagram above.

String three metallic pony beads on one end. String the other cord end through the same three beads in the opposite direction. String one barrel bead on one cord. String the other cord end through the same bead in the opposite direction. String one metallic pony bead on one end. String the other cord end through the same bead in the opposite direction. Tighten cord, pulling both ends evenly and firmly.

String the safety pins in the order shown above on one cord. String that cord through the metallic neck bead again forming a loop that holds the safety pins. String that cord down through the first safety pin of the wing. Pull it through the opening on the pin head. String on a metallic bead, then through the next wing safety pin head. String on a metallic bead, then through the third wing safety pin. String on a metallic bead, then through the last two beads on the first safety pin of the body. String on a metallic bead then through the head of the first body pin. String on two metallic beads, then through the next body safety pin head. String on two metallic beads, then through the third body safety pin head.

String the other cord through the last safety pin on the wing then through the head. Continue adding gold beads and stringing through the heads as with the first cord. Tie off under middle safety pin. Add a dab of glue on the knot. Let dry and trim.]]> Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:11:55 Safety Pin Craft Projects Safety Pin Craft Projects makingfriends en http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/jewelry-crafts-3/holiday-bead-loom-bracelets-1/ http://crafterscommunity.com/crafts/jewelry-crafts-3/holiday-bead-loom-bracelets-1/ Attachment 2
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1. To make each bracelet, refer to manufacturer’s instructions to string warp threads on loom. String 17 threads across, one bead width apart. Note: Be sure to allow 6 inches of thread beyond bracelet.

2. Measure wrist to determine bracelet length. Finished designs are 71/4 inches long. For more length, add extra solid rows at each end of the graph. Note: Eleven rows equal 1 inch.

3. To bead, refer to the Bead Graphs in the pattern file you can print by clicking on the Pattern File link above. Symbols correspond to colors in the Color Key. Tie a 24-inch thread to first warp thread with square knot, leaving a 6-inch tail. Thread 16 dark blue beads for angel bracelet and 16 white beads for Santa bracelet. Refer to manufacturer’s instructions to begin weaving.
To end and begin threads, weave the ends into the woven sections up and down the rows. Weave in the beginning tail.

4. To complete the angel bracelet, thread needle and weave in end. Bring needle up above the light blue bead in top left corner of wreath and string on three red beads. Pass over the and thread needle through the be below.
Bring needle up above the first green bead on of wreath and string on two green beads. Pass over bead and thread needle through the bead below.
Repeat to bead entire wreath, stringing three red beads in two more corners. Weave in thread end.

5. Cut weaving from loom leaving at least 6 inches of warp threads on each side.
Divide warp threads into four groups. Run one group of threads through a crimp bead, through hole in bar, and back through the crimp bead. Pull threads tight and flatten crimp bead with pliers.
Weave each thread back through the woven piece and trim. Repeat for each warp thread group on each end.
Attach jump ring to one bar and spring ring to the other.

6. To complete the Santa bracelet, thread needle and weave in end. Bring needle up above top left white beard bead and string on three white beads.
Pass over bead and thread needle through the next bead. Continue down row, then up next row, stringing four loops of beads per row, until all six beard rows are covered.

7. To finish, refer to Step 5 to cut from loom and attach jewelry findings.]]> Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:54:59 Jewelry Crafts Jewelry Crafts admin en