How to Make Beaded Easter Eggs

Before you begin, set up a work area with your beads separated.

I know you are going to ask me about choosing a pattern and I have to be honest, I never use a pattern. I just play with the beads on the counter until I see a pattern or combination I like.

I would recommend starting with something very simple like using beads or rhinestones that are all the same color. I do not recommend combining shapes in your beads or rhinestones on your first few creations. That will leave gaps in your design and probably will not look as finished as you would prefer. If and when you are ready to play with different shapes, be sure to have small, filler beads on hand to fill in those unwanted gaps.

If you really must have a pattern, consider a extremely simple counted cross stitch pattern like you would use to cross stitch a bookmark. Since cross stitch patterns are laid out in a graph form, they would be easy to follow for placement of the beads.

Mosaics are very popular right now. Look at mosaic designs in books, patterns or on the internet and copy what you see.

But remember, this is about having fun and making your own unique beaded Easter egg.

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Updated: 3/3/12