Julie Bean's Favorite Beading Projects of 2024

As we reach the mid-year mark, we asked Beadaholique designer Julie Bean to pick out some of her favorite jewelry making projects to help inspire a summer of beading and creativity. Some components may be unavailable, but we hope they ignite some design ideas and variations. For even more inspiring ideas and tutorials, see our full library of beading projects. Want to create an original design from scratch? Spark an idea with bead mixes and palettes or just pick up a jewelry kit to make something quickly.

Sparkly Dangly Earrings

These boutique-inspired earrings dazzle when worn as their wire-wrapped crystals catch the light. The design features segments of PRESTIGE beads wi...

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Ibiza Bracelet

This memory wire bracelet features two very different beads whose unexpected pairing creates interest and contrast. On one side of the bracelet are...

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Easy Bohemian Macrame and Seed Bead Earrings

Theses lovely macrame earrings can be created in an endless array of color combinations. Designer Deb Floros masterfully walks you through how to c...

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Natalia Necklace

This necklace combines the best of both worlds—it's quick and easy to make yet colorful and elegant at the same time. The Raven's Journey beads ad...

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Flower Tango Earrings (Reboot)

These fun earrings feature a fanned design at the base using Czech glass dagger beads and a pretty Nunn Design faceted charm. The focal of the earr...

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Retired - Romantic at Heart Necklace

This romantic necklace features a pretty enamled brass heart pendant by Gardanne Beads, a blossom hand charm by TierraCast, PRESTIGE pearls, Nunn D...

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