Bead Bookmarks

Very simple and pretty, beads are strung onto a matching color ribbon and tied into a bow at the end to make a beautiful bookmark.  To make the part that goes into the book use flat long beads such as shown below.

Bead Dolls

Beads are strung onto several pieces of cord and then tied together to make these nifty wobbly dolls and kid will love to play with.  Ukkonooa shares the details.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://ukkonooa.blogspot.com.es/2014/09/nuket-puuhelmista-diy-wobbly-bead-dolls.html

Bead and Wire Bracelet

Beads are strung onto wire and then wrapped into beaded wire for a complex bracelet from panda hall.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/2246-how-to-make-your-own-red-pearl-bracelet-with-clear-seed-beads.html

Another version without the little beads.

A version with jump rings. 

A version with just beads.

A version with gold wire.

Wire Bead Barrette

Jewelry wire is twisted into a U shape and beaded with colorful beads.  Panda hall then creates a pin to keep the barrette in place.

Good for ages 12 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/2114-how-to-make-vintage-wire-wrapped-hair-accessories-with-wood-beads.html

Pony Bead Bracelet

Pony beads are given a pattern in this unique bracelet from panda hall using three different colors.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/2130-how-to-make-a-pony-bead-cuff-bracelet-for-golden-autumn.html

Another version with rows of beads.

Perler Bead Bracelet

Perler beads are melted down on their own to make little disks with wimke tolsma.  She then strings them onto elastic for a simple and colorful preschool friendly bracelet.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.wimketolsma.nl/2014/05/gesmolten-kraaltjes-armband.html

Painted Flower Bead Bracelets

Wood beads are painted white and then finely decorated with dot painted flowers.  Crafts by amanda then strings them together with glass beads intertwined.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/flower-bracelet-from-wooden-beads/

Knotted Beaded Bracelets

Colorful cord and beads are knotted together to make a quick and simple bracelet from happy hour projects.

Good for ages 7 and up

Get the instructions here:
http://happyhourprojects.com/ten-minute-knotted-ankle-bracelet/

Panda hall uses knotted beads.

Get the instructions here:
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/718-easy-knotted-bracelet-tutorial-how-to-make-a-knotted-bracelet-with-beads.html

Beaded Xmas Tree Ornament

Using shrinky dink plastic and green crystal beads happy our projects makes beautiful Christmas tree ornaments.

Good for ages 11 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://happyhourprojects.com/beaded-christmas-tree-ornament/

Beaded Pumpkins

Pipe cleaners are beaded and twisted into a cute pumpkin shape with naturally educated.  She then adds on a green pipe cleaner stem and a bead face.  The fuzz of the pipe cleaner helps the face beads stay in place.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.naturallyeducational.com/2011/10/beaded-pumpkin-jack-o-lantern-ornaments/

Blissfully domestic makes round jack o'lanterns.

Get the instructions here:

http://blissfullydomestic.com/life-bliss/simple-beaded-pumpkin/12902/

Cutesy crafts makes hers three dimensional.

Get the instructions here:

http://cutesycrafts.com/2013/09/kiddie-crafts-pony-bead-pumpkins.html

DIY Pencil Cup

Popsicle sticks and beads are glued onto a tin can to make a simple pencil holder with meaningful mama.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://meaningfulmama.com/2012/08/day-219-decorative-tin-can-containers.html

Craft passion uses yarn in her version and makes cute flowers by adding button and felt.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftpassion.com/2010/09/recycle-pencil-holder-tutorial.html

Mood kids uses cut out paper pieces to create cute scenes on her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.moodkids.nl/diy/2014/08/18/diy-blik-2

Wooden Bead Bracelets

Wood beads and nylon rope make a simple jewelry project for preschoolers to practice their fine motor skills.  Panda hall shares all of the details including the trick for how to keep all of the beads from falling off.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/2041-tutorial-on-making-rainbow-wooden-bead-bracelet-with-simple-knots.html

Another version with other types of beads.

Another version with colorful beads.

Beaded Pipe Cleaner Fish

A pipe cleaner is bent into a simple fish shape for this craft that helps the preschool set practice fine motor skills as they string on the beads.  Find all of the details at it happens in a blink.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://ithappensinablink.com/2014/05/pony-bead-fish.html

Panda hall uses more beads and jewelry wire.

Get the instructions here:
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/2373-diy-kids-crafts-instructions-on-making-marine-style-beaded-fish-for-kids.html

Seed Bead Necklace Pendant

Seed beads are glued onto a pendant with one artsy mama to make a colorful necklace.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.oneartsymama.com/2013/03/seed-bead-pendant.html

Bead Butterflies

Activity village shows how kids can make a beaded butterfly using just beads and craft wire.

http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/beaded_butterfly_craft.htm

Fun kid birthdays uses green beads for the body and purple for the wings.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.funkidbirthdays.com/summer-craft-ideas/ 

Indietute uses a clothes pin as well as beads on a pipe cleaner for the wings.

Get the instructions here:
http://indietutes.blogspot.com/2009/04/clothes-pin-butterfly.html 

Crafts by amanda uses cut up toilet paper tubes for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2013/04/cardboard-tube-beaded-butterfly-craft.html 

Crafty morning uses a colored clothespin and pipe cleaner and googly eyes.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftymorning.com/neon-beaded-butterfly-craft-for-kids/

Panda hall turns hers into a barrette.  

Get the instructions here:
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/2254-how-to-make-a-sparkly-pink-crystal-butterfly-hair-clip-with-wires.html

Beaded Jewelry Charms

Making a charm bracelet isn't as hard as it seems as happy hour projects breaks down step by step how to make these simple pretty bead charms.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://happyhourprojects.com/jewelry-charms/

Panda hall makes a wooden bead version.

Get the instructions here:
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/2473-how-to-make-a-charm-chain-bracelet-for-kids-with-colorful-wooden-beads.html

Glass Bottle Beaded Hummingbird Feeder

A glass bottle makes the base for this gorgeous hummingbird feeder from diy network and Michelle Reynolds.  She also adds colorful beads to dress it up.  Kids will love the hummingbirds that continue its beauty as they flutter and feed.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://blog.diynetwork.com/maderemade/how-to/tequila-bottle-hummingbird-feeder/

Beaded Dad Keychain

Use letter beads to make a key chain with a special message for Dad this Father's Day.  Add other beads of items and objects Dad loves to make it even more personal.  Free kids crafts shares all of the details on their website.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.freekidscrafts.com/best-dad-ever-beaded-key-chain/

Beaded Wire Rings

Jewelry wire and colorful clear beads make nifty rings with ikatbag.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.ikatbag.com/2013/10/the-first-clue-flowers-rings.html

Panda hall makes a layered version.

Get the instructions here:
http://lc.pandahall.com/articles/1628-free-project-on-making-a-multi-strand-ring-with-colorful-seed-beads.html

Plastic Bottle Beads

Turn a plastic bottle into neat beads with we'd rather be camping for fun upcycled jewelry.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.wedratherbecamping.com/2012/09/camping-craft-upcycled-handmade-beads.html