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Here are the Miyuki Delica bead numbers I used to create this stained glass effect. After finding this photo in my stash...
08/28/2026

Here are the Miyuki Delica bead numbers I used to create this stained glass effect. After finding this photo in my stash, I wish I still had all these colors to keep playing with this design.

710
1106
705
1108
1109
714
1315
707
713
704
703
1102

Happy Friday! 💕

What’s everyone making with their Christmas tree beads? I love making dainty earrings. They are festive, but simple and ...
08/21/2026

What’s everyone making with their Christmas tree beads? I love making dainty earrings. They are festive, but simple and elegant. Next I’m going to try a multi-tree earring design. Last year I made charm necklaces studded with trees. If you haven’t grabbed yours yet, they are now 50% off along with everything else in my shop. Got to www.thebeadmix.com > shop > holiday shop. I hope you have a great weekend! 💕

08/11/2026

Beads to make Christmas tree charms are back! In lots of new colors and size options. My favorite is green marble! I also have several pink options for a Pink Christmas vibe.

The sets come with all the beads you need, including the metallic base and tree topper. All you need to supply is the head pins.

The tool I’m using is called the one step looper by the Beadsmith. It’s sold at craft stores and many places online. You can also use round nose pliers. If you go that route, you will also need wire cutters.

I use 21 gauge head pins. I know I used pins that are longer than needed. It’s because I literally have thousands of them in this size and I’d rather use what I have then buy new shorter ones. But if you don’t have any, I do recommend shorter pins.

These charms can be made into earrings or used on necklaces and bracelets.

This project is perfect for beginners. You need very few materials and supplies. And I have a full tutorial on YouTube.

Last year I sold out multiple times and kept restocking. This year since I am winding things down, I will not be restocking. I do have a large inventory now. But once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Go to www.thebeadmix.com > shop > holiday shop 🎄You’ll also see beads to make Christmas light bulb charms, snowman charms, and Grinch charms.

I recently added a handful of new Autumn bead color palettes based on several of my best-selling Fall bead mixes. Perfec...
08/03/2026

I recently added a handful of new Autumn bead color palettes based on several of my best-selling Fall bead mixes. Perfect for all your Fall beading projects!

1. Pumpkin Spice - round and delica
2. Autumn Fog - round and delica
3. Autumn Leaves - round and delica
4. Apple Orchard - round only

Go check them out at www.thebeadmix.com 🍂 Shop > Miyuki Color Palettes & Bead Mix Recipes or use the Search menu and search for any of the above.

Happy Monday! 💕

07/28/2026

Do you remember this bead mix? Happy Days! I just released the color palette and recipe for both Miyuki round seed beads and Delica beads. Go to www.thebeadmix.com and search for Happy Days 😊 Now I’m going to be working on all my Fall color palettes. Any requests?

07/19/2026

This is a great seed bead mix for transitioning from summer to Fall. It’s made with size 6/0 Czech glass seed beads, I call it Fall Fiesta, and it’s in stock! What’s even better is that you can still get 50% off this one. Go to www.thebeadmix.com and search for Fall Fiesta 🍂For the discount codes, use the link in the header of any page in my shop 😊

When I did a poll asking when I should release my Christmas items, most people said July. I know it's early, but gift ma...
07/17/2026

When I did a poll asking when I should release my Christmas items, most people said July. I know it's early, but gift makers and jewelry makers plan ahead. So I'm sorry if these posts stress you out! I will not do too many until the holidays get closer. But I just wanted to let you know I have released my complete line-up of beads for making Christmas charms.

First, I released 19 new color/size options for my best-selling Christmas tree charms. You get all the beads. All you need are head pins and round-nose pliers, or a one-step looper. For the trees, I have a full tutorial on YouTube, and you make all the others the exact same way. Just put the beads on the head pin in the order shown and create a loop with the excess wire. That's it! Then add them to chain necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and more!

My favorite new Christmas tree options are the etched emerald and green marble. So elegant!

I also released a brand-new bead set to make little Grinch-inspired charms. They are so sweet!

And finally, I still have the snowman and Christmas light bulbs.

I am fully stocked, but I will not be restocking. This is it!

Have a great weekend! 💕

07/17/2026

This is a great color palette that transitions beautifully from summer to Fall. I’ve renamed it River Canyon and it can be made with size 11/0 Miyuki seed beads or Delica beads. You can get the manufacturer bead numbers for both with the digital color palette. Go to www.thebeadmix.com and search for River Canyon.

This is my best-selling Czech 6/0 bead mix that I call Mediterranean. Below are the manufacturer bead numbers so that yo...
07/16/2026

This is my best-selling Czech 6/0 bead mix that I call Mediterranean. Below are the manufacturer bead numbers so that you can recreate this mix on your own now that I no longer sell it. However, if you’re having trouble finding the blue and white striped beads, I do have those in stock. I can guarantee all of these colors are sold in size 6/0. They are likely sold in other sizes, too, but I haven’t confirmed it.

Please always search by bead number. Not by the bead or color name since those vary among retailers.

03331 - White and blue stripe
58240 - Dark green opaque luster
63130M - Matte green turquoise
63130 - Green turquoise
64130 - Green turquoise AB
33220M - Matte denim
07331 - Rose
07631 - Rose luster
33070 - Navy blue

This mix would work with only one of the green turquoise beads and only one of the rose beads, reducing the number of colors from 9 to 6.

To make this bracelet, I used herringbone stitch and just alternated the size 6/0 Czech seed beads with size 11/0 Miyuki seed beads.

Please let me know if you have any questions 💕

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