Fun, Back to School Beading Projects for Fall

Now that the kids are back to school it is time to get your creative juices flowing. The after school projects will be in full swing before you know it. But the great part is, with the kids back in school, it gives you some free time back to start working on some projects during the day. With October being “Visit Your Local Bead Shop Month” there are bound to be some great deals for your crafty ideas.

If you are looking for a craft where your kids can participate with you, a great idea is to personalize their lunch box. You can use stickers, beads, and pre made embellishments to make their lunchbox the coolest one at the table.

When beading, the first thought that comes to mind is that most beads are round. That is true, click here for some great ideas for designing with round beads. It has everything from creating a very simple strand design to more complex ideas.

Although the main thought when being crafty is to make jewelry, there are other fun ideas to make crafts for your garden. One of our favorite finds is here at craftbits.com. This great sea glass and driftwood chime will look great glistening in the sunlight.

If you are a teacher and looking to recycle some old school supplies, or even make a great craft for your new students this school year check out these 2 great ideas from squidoo.com.

If you live in or plan on visiting the Scottsdale or Phoenix AZ region, stop by our shop.  We always have great classes scheduled each month.  We offer everything from stringing to stitching, and crocheting and weaving.  We hope to see you at one of our upcoming classes!