Feliz Navidad Earrings

Name: Feliz Navidad Earrings
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: E8027
Availability: InStock

PROJECT E8027

Designer: Alexandra Smith

Skill Level: Intermediate

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These earrings radiate an uplifting Latin vibe, weaving contrasting layers of brick stitch around Austrian crystal pearls, edged with complementary flower petal embellishments. The design uses using a festive holiday color palette of 11/0 Miyuki Delica seed beads.

Instructions

Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available, may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.

By following the instructions below, you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.

If you are new to circular brick stitch, please watch the video How to do Circular Brick Stitch Bead Weaving Around a Bead. Using what you have learned in the video, create four layers of brick stitch bead weaving around your 8mm Austrian crystal crystal pearl, working outward in the following order: green, gold, white, red (see photo for reference).
Next, please watch the video: How to Add Flower Petal Embellishments to Circular Brick Stitch. Follow along with the video to weave eight 3mm pearls onto the outermost layer of your brick stitch. Then line the pearls with additional gold Miyuki Delicas, as shown in the video. Tie off and weave in your thread.
Attach your earring hook using a 4mm jump ring as shown in the video. Enjoy your earrings!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)

DB-221 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, Gilt Lined White Opal DB221
Project uses 1 palette. You will need 1 package.

DB-1833 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, Duracoat Galvanized Yellow Gold DB1833
Project uses 1 palette. You will need 1 package.

DB-011 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Grams, Metallic Olive DB011
Project uses 1 palette. You will need 1 package.

DB-796 - Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 7.2 Gram Tube, #796 Matte Opaque Maroon Dyed Red
Project uses 1 palette. You will need 1 package.

SWP-3001 - Austrian Crystal, #5810 Round Faux Pearl Beads 3mm, 50 Pieces, White
Project uses 16 pieces. You will need 1 package.

SWP-8001 - Austrian Crystal, #5810 Round Faux Pearl Beads 8mm, 25 Pieces, White
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

XCR-8901 - NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads White 64YD (58 Meters)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

FJR-5452 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 22 Gauge (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

FEA-3030 - 22K Gold Plated Long Elegant Earring Hooks 25mm (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-5614 - BeadSmith Tools, Thread Snips 4.25 Inches Long, 1 Piece
XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose

Additional Information

Theme	Christmas
Ingredients	DB-221, DB-1833, DB-796, FJR-5452, FEA-3030, DBM-0011, PRES-5810-WHITE3, PRES-5810-WHITE8, XCR-23FJ,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Bead Weaving 101: Getting Started with Off-Loom Bead Weaving
Brick Stitch Bead Weaving Patterns
How to Open and Close a Jump Ring
Seed Bead Size Chart

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.

Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Gilt Lined White Opal DB221 (2.5

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Gilt Lined White Opal DB221 (2.5" Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $4.27
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-221

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Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Duracoat Galvanized Yellow Gold DB1833 (2.5

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, Duracoat Galvanized Yellow Gold DB1833 (2.5" Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $7.89
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-1833

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Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, #796 Matte Opaque Maroon Dyed Red (2.5

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, #796 Matte Opaque Maroon Dyed Red (2.5" Tube)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.

                $4.27
            
             / Package | SKU: DB-796

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22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 22 Gauge (50 pcs)

            22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 22 Gauge (50 pcs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.

                $3.07
            
             / Package | SKU: FJR-5452

Earring Findings, Long Earring Hooks 25mm, Gold Plated (25 Pairs)

            Earring Findings, Long Earring Hooks 25mm, Gold Plated (25 Pairs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pairs.

                $10.49
            
             / Package | SKU: FEA-3030

Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 10/0 Size, Metallic Olive Green DBM0011 (7.2 Grams)

            Miyuki Delica Seed Beads, 10/0 Size, Metallic Olive Green DBM0011 (7.2 Grams)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 8 Grams.

                $7.29
            
             / Package | SKU: DBM-0011

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PRESTIGE Crystal, #5810 Round Pearl Bead 3mm, White (1 Piece)

            PRESTIGE Crystal, #5810 Round Pearl Bead 3mm, White (1 Piece)
        
You will need 16 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.

                $0.13
            
             / Package | SKU: PRES-5810-WHITE3

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PRESTIGE Crystal, #5810 Round Pearl Bead 8mm, White (1 Piece)

            PRESTIGE Crystal, #5810 Round Pearl Bead 8mm, White (1 Piece)
        
You will need 2 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.

                $0.37
            
             / Package | SKU: PRES-5810-WHITE8

NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads White 64YD (58 Meters)

            NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads White 64YD (58 Meters)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Bobbin.

                $2.89
            
             / Package | SKU: XCR-23FJ