Make a Beaded Star Ornament

Beads
Floral Wire

Any small, round or oblong beads will work. The slightly oblong beads are easier to work with but I've made stars lots of stars with the round gold beads as well. This year I picked up a package of tiny multi-colored glass beads. They were harder to work with as no two beads were the same size.

Beading wire works fine, but I've found that floral wire is easier (and cheaper.)

Step 1:

Draw a five-point star on paper to use as a guide.

Step 2:

Cut a piece of floral wire. With the tiny glass beads I start with a 2 foot piece. It's better to have too much than not enough. If you run short, you have to start over.

Step 3:

Small Stars: Each point has 5 beads on each side. Sting at least 35 onto the wire. Bend the wire to make the first point.

Step 4:

Shift the beads so there is 5 between the overlapping lines. Twist the wire around the one its crossing before continuing.

Step 5:

After attaching the last point, wrap the wire around the cross wire securely. Clip the left-over wire and tuck the ends out of the way.

I love the Christmas season. I love the laughter and the shopping and the fun, but what I love most is decorating the Christmas tree. Our tree if filled with memories and reminders. With each ornament I hang, I'm reminded of all that I have to be thankful for. The Star in the East lead the way...

Christ is the focal point of the season. The rest is just window dressing.

Have a beautiful Christmas,

Lizzy