Mimic the magic of stained-glass windows with this dimensional ornament design to bring vibrant color to your holiday decor.
How to Create a Diamond Chain Stitch
Follow along with this video to create the diamond chain seed bead stitch. This stitch is ideal for jewelry, hat bands, clothing decorations and more.
Bib-Style Necklace
Inspired by the native peoples and spirit of the Pacific Northwest, this design comes together as a collage of earthly elements woven together atop a textured seed bead surface.
Bracelet and Earrings Set
This colorful set includes a bracelet composed of even count peyote stitch and trendy seed bead fringe earrings made using brick stitch.
Decor
Though the original is crafted of metals and paints, Bethani Venderah’s Jerusalem Theotokos in Beads adds a unique detail and flair to the iconic piece.
Collar-Style Necklace
The beaded petals of this radial collar design bring a touch of sparkling springtime joy to every outfit.
Bib-Style Necklace
Make something spooky inspired by Yasmine Gamal's "Her Majesty." Her fierce vampire queen, rests with beaded wings unfurled, poised to conquer all who stand before her.
Choker-Style Necklace
Let Yvette Jones' "Silver Flapper Choker" inspire your next seed bead project. This choker accentuates the neckline and back and adds flair.
Home Décor Ornament
"Elijah's Rainbows" demonstrates the loving, creative qualities of the bond between mother and child. This vibrant design earned a silver medal for its intricate beauty.
Single-Strand Necklace
Like the sun's rays disappearing behind domed hills, colored bands of beads trace the curves of gemstone cabochon accents.
Home Décor Tree Sculpture
This contest-finalist home décor piece was created in a two-tone color palette to highlight the unique differences in the size, shape and texture of the beads used throughout.
Home Décor Tree Sculpture
This contest-finalist home décor piece was created in a two-tone color palette to highlight the unique differences in the size, shape and texture of the beads used throughout.
Face Mask
The trying times of a global pandemic inspired Tawny Druar to create this "Momma Bear" face mask with exquisite seed bead work.
Single-Strand Necklace and Bracelet Set
Calling on inspiration from ancient Egyptian jewelry trends, Ezartesa found a beautiful balance of classic meets modern with her seamless blend of color and geometric shapes.
Bib-Style Necklace, Cuff Bracelet and Earring Set
Wander through the Villa Lidozzi in this design. Inspired by the beauty of vintage Italian tesserae, this three-piece set uses seed beads to mimic the hand-painted floral cabochons.
Bib-Style Necklace, Cuff Bracelet and Earring Set
Designer Tatiana Van Iten proved that artistic inspiration can be found anywhere by creating "Quarantine", a four-piece set based on a favorite television show.
Collar-Style Necklace
Swetlana Bondarava's "SnailyLove" features adorable mollusks crawling about intricate seed bead work in a color palette that fits perfectly with modern jewelry trends.
Bib-Style Necklace
Make a wish on the beaded sprouts of this moody, dandelion-inspired necklace with gorgeous detailing from front to back.
Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set
Travel to ocean depths and explore the reefs below with Sue Hicke's "Coral Reef". Beaded fish swim among plant life and waves in this detailed set.
Bib-Style Necklace
Inspired by the beauty of Japan's winters, "-50 °F" exhibits organic forms covered in frost through the use of seed beads, crystals and pearls.
Collar-Style Necklace
Explore the Pleiades star cluster through this stunning necklace by designer Ryoko Dowling, a silver medal-winning piece that intertwines history, culture and astronomy.
Double-Strand Necklace
Enjoy fragrant blooms beneath a sky full of stars in Patricia Parker's "Stella Polaris", the Grand Prize silver medal winner in our 2020 contest featuring seed beads.
Dreamcatcher
Inspired by fantasy and the mystical, Michele Dischino's "Dreamcatching Dragon" won a gold medal in our 2020 Seed Bead contest for its creativity and detailed seed bead work.
Single-Strand Necklace
Inspired by geometric shapes, particularly triangles, this necklace by designer Marina Garbo earned a bronze medal for its ingenuity and unique style.