Five Hot Trends to Include in Your Beading Projects

When looking for new styles and inspiring ideas, consider the three biggest trends of the summer, along with a touch of the mid 90's for an awesome popular project.

Neon
You'll see neon everywhere this year. 90's inspired designs and bright neon colors are a big hit. Maybe because many trendsetters now are 90's kids, or maybe it's that bright colors make us happy. Either way, neon has joined the party.

Look up some fun patterns like the crisscross bead bracelet, or safety-pin bracelet, and choose bright colored beads for the project. They'll go with anything you wear and make fun DIY projects.

Animal Prints
The animal prints came back last year, exploded, and still remains a fashionista staple. Add a sassy feral touch to your project with animal printed leather straps or beads.

Leather
Leather is trending everywhere, particularly in jewelry and wrist cuffs. Hand painted, unique leather cuffs are huge right now, and you can find many DIY ideas on Pinterest.

Studs & Spikes
Studs and spike accents crate a “chic rock” look; studs are showing up everywhere on clothes, leggings, purses, and belts. You can do this to anything you create by adding studs to a bead or leather bracelet.

Geometric Shapes
Use spike pins in beaded jewelry to create a rough looking cliff for those with an edgy style. You can add geometric charms for funky, unique geometric bead bracelets. A lot of jewelry this year will include shapes like hexagons, triangles, and rectangles, so those shapes will make a great addition to any project as well. 

Beading Parties and Classes are perfect for Weddings & Birthdays

The benefits of beading are inimitable, and the benefits of beading with friends are even better. If you are an avid beader, or are just starting out, then this post is your new best friend.

Take your beading hobby to the next level by sharing it with friends; simply suggest it as an activity for an upcoming event. Beading is a relaxing way to spend quality time with others. It is a break from the business of a technologicaly-heavy life, a respite from stress. Finding others who love to bead, and teaching your loved ones something you love will build lifelong friendships. This connection will allow you to bond with others on a deeper level while sharing moments of your life together; it’s a great way to get your kids or friends talking.

Is there a wedding coming up? Make a beautiful wedding themed creation for the bride and groom. Use white beads to bring the theme of the wedding into your creations. Beading parties are great for any part of the wedding as well. Bridesmaids often get together to create jewelry for the wedding party on the special day, but they're also the perfect setting for wedding showers. If the bride has a romantic theme, beaded accessories and centerpieces will complement the venue perfectly, so a beading class could be a great way to cut costs and add fun.