Elegant Christmas Earrings & Necklace Tutorial

Learn how to stitch up these beautiful beaded Christmas trees made with swirls of gorgeous glass pearls adorned with sparkly ornaments of seed beads and fire-polished glass beads. We then show you how to finish them off as either a pair of elegant earrings and/or a pendant necklace, making a striking set (or perfect beaded gifts) for the holidays.

This Russian spiral stitch beading pattern includes a recommended materials list, bead color information, over 65 high-resolution full-color photos, and easy-to-follow step-by-step directions to ensure your success and enjoyment.

Finished Dimensions:

The finished beaded Christmas tree measures approximately 1.25" (32 mm) from the top of the jump ring to the bottom of the trunk and is 5/8" (16 mm) wide at the base of the tree.

Recommended Materials:

- 6 lb FireLine beading thread
- #12 long beading needle
- Size 15/0 seed beads x (2) colors
- 2 mm round glass pearls
- Size 11/0 seed beads
- 3 mm round glass pearls
- 3 mm round glass fire-polished beads
- 4 mm round glass pearls
- 6 mm round glass pearls
- Size 8/0 Delica seed beads
- Flush cutter

Earring Materials:

- 4 mm closed jump rings
- Earwires
- Chain nose or flat nose pliers

Necklace Materials:

- 15/0 seed beads for the necklace
- 4 mm closed jump ring
- Flexible bead stringing wire
- 2 mm crimp tubes
- End clasps
- Crimper tool