Stunning Bracelet Projects

Beautiful artistic bead colors will bring French painter Claude Monet's paintings to life in Allie's Monet's Garden Bracelet inspired by his great works of art! Let the floral fun begin as you add flower and crystal bling embellishments in any pattern to a simple ladder stitch base comprised of Toho Seed Beads. You'll watch your garden start to bloom right before your very own eyes into a field of wildflowers as there are so many materials and colorways to be inserted into the project! Technique Learned:

Ladder Stitch

Fringe Stitch

Prepare the Base: Start with a ladder stitch using 8/0 Toho seed beads to create the bracelet base.
Add the Button Loop: Create a loop for the button closure using 8/0 seed beads.
Begin Embellishing: Embellish the base with Czech flower caps, leaves, and various Potomac crystals following the pattern of adding between beads and creating a floral design.
Continue Embellishing: Add more flowers, leaves, and crystals, alternating patterns and colors to mimic a garden.
Add More Thread: Learn how to add more thread when needed without disrupting the design.
Finalize the Design: Complete the embellishment process, ensuring a full floral effect.
Tie Off: Securely tie off the thread ends and trim any excess.