10 Hand Beading Embroidery Projects

As a beader myself, I can attest to the fact that adding beads to a project truly brings it to life. There’s just something about the pop of color and sparkle that can take a piece from good to great. And it’s no wonder that beading is becoming more and more popular among crafters.

From jewelry to home decor, there’s a little something for everyone. One project that really stands out to me is the beaded curtain. This is a great way to add a pop of color to any room and the best part is, it’s completely customizable. You can use any color combination that you like and create a pattern that is uniquely yours.

Another favorite of mine is the beaded bookmark. These are great gifts for friends and family and they’re so easy to make. Simply string some beads on a piece of ribbon, add a tassel, and you’re done.

And, of course, we can’t forget about jewelry. Beaded bracelets and necklaces are always a popular choice and with good reason. They’re quick, easy, and so much fun to wear.

So, whether you’re a seasoned beader or just starting out, give one of these ten stunning beading projects a try. I guarantee that you’ll love the results. And, if you have any tips of your own, feel free to share them in the comments below.

Beading in projects adds an incredible dimension to a piece. With all of the colors and bling available, beading is quickly gaining popularity among crafters. Try one of these ten stunning projects that include beading in them. You’ll even find some tips along the way.

This tutorial shows you how to make those gorgeous Anthropologie-inspired earrings that are all the rage right now.
You will find some gorgeous beaded earrings in this free tutorial that includes step-by-step photos and instructions.
Learn how to add freeform beading to your next project with this helpful how-to guide.
Add this beautiful beaded fern stitch to your embroidery repertoire.
Combine felt and bead embroidery to make a unique and stunning brooch.
Learn how to count the peyote bead stitch in this tutorial.
You’ll have a Whale of a time making this charming beaded whale brooch.
Make a lovely beaded leaf brooch when you follow this tutorial’s helpful photos.
This handy article and video tells you all about adding beaded bling to your projects.
For something totally different and stunning, try adding beading bezel to a cabochon.

Looking for books on Hand Beading? Check these Hand beading books we found on Amazon.

Fall is a great time to learn about and observe the birds in your area, but you can do this any time of year. Whether you’re watching from a backyard or a playground, you’re sure to find a few birds and can learn about the birds that are native to your region in any case.

If you do see birds at home or where your classroom is, the Merlin app is a great one (if your school allows phones). If you don’t already know it, it listens to the sounds around you and can identify birds based on their calls. Very cool and a reason for kids to be quiet while you’re observing nature. Having an old fashioned paper guidebook to the birds where you live is also a great idea because kids can use it to look up birds and it’s just fun to have in the science center.

The specific birds involved in your learning will vary depending on where you live, but here are some bird activities you can do with your kids at home or in the classroom.

Natural Beach Living set up a simple bird nature study center that includes bird books and feathers in front of a big window. There are also some printables you’ll find links to in this post including three part cards and bird observation charts for birds local to them and a bird unit study with lots of great printables (this is a paid resource).

Adventure in a Box has a printable birds of the world bingo game, which might inspire you to learn more about some of the 48 different birds included, from emu to snowy owl, grackle to Atlantic puffin.

If you’re American you’ll enjoy these state bird coloring pages from Flanders Family Home Life. If I can count, only 48 states are listed (which I wouldn’t have noticed except Arkansas isn’t there; it’s one of many whose state bird is the mockingbird). Print out all of them or just your home state, or give each child a bird to research and color to do a presentation in the classroom.

And you can learn more about the different types of bird nests and see if you can observe any of them on a nature walk with this guide to bird nests from Fun Mom Printables on Etsy. It includes information about eight types of nests with drawings and three part cards.

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