I thought it would be fun to come up with an ongoing list of ways you can use beads. I'll keep adding to the list as I get new ideas. Also, I'd love to have your own unique contributions. Just email us at beadsindeed@cox.net with your ideas. Here's some to get us started:
1. Christmas ornaments 2. Bookmarks 3. Key chains 4. Sew onto the collar of shirt 5. Knit onto a garment 6. Wine glass charms 7. Beaded purse 8. Fishing lures 9. Zipper pull 10. Letter beads & a safety pin to make a name tag 11. Use them with a hat pin to decorate a cork bottle top 12. Decorate the lower edges of a lampshade 13. Rosary 14. Beaded watch 15. Multimedia art work 16. Dreamcatchers 17. French beaded flowers 18. Beaded tassles 19. Belly dancing jewelry 20. Add sparkle to costumes 21. Wrap around handles of silverware 22. Beaded name badges 23. Decorate a photo frame 24. Beaded dog or cat collar 25. Napkin rings
26. Lamp pulls
27. Drapery pull backs
28. Cufflinks
29. Decorative plant picks
29. Use as garden rocks
30. Braid into hair
31. Decorate your license plate
32. Tiara
33. Weave into clothing
34. Use on cheerleader pompoms
35. Sew onto dancing costumes
36. Make a chain for a wallet or watch
37. Prayer beads
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