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Holiday Wire Projects

You can make lots of fun holiday jewelry that can also be used to decorate packages or your trees. I've got projects for a number of different holidays for you to try out.

Lucky Gemstone & Wire Bracelet

Funky green turquoise beads, malachite beads, and copper wire are turned into an earthy gemstone bracelet and topped off with a lucky charm.

Popcorn & Berry Sparkle Earrings

Mix whimsy with sparkle in these yummy holiday earrings, which combine wire and lampwork beads.

Stunning Sterling Heart Earrings

Create a new twist on one of the favorite jewelry themes there is – Love! With these sterling heart earring components, some wire, and pearl and crystal beads, you can make these long, dramatic earrings anyone would fall in love with.

Holiday Wire Tree

I got this tree ornament idea from seeing a larger, 3-D version for sale in a catalog. It was card holder made of wire. I scaled down the design and made it two dimensional in order to create this wire tree ornament.

Filigree Angel

When I saw this teardrop shaped filigree piece, it immediately reminded me of an angel's dress. So with a little wire and beads, that's what it eventually became

Filigree Star Ornament

Use your jewelry making skills to create this holiday ornament with wire, beads, and a pretty filigree star.

Filigree Cross Ornament

A lampwork bead, a little wire, a filigree cross, and a few wraps are all it takes to make this very quick ornament project.

Squishy Wire Heart

Wire is bent with one hand tool and your fingers into a fun wire shape that can be worn as a pendant.

Goofy Reindeer Ornament

Okay, he’s goofy looking, but sometimes you’ve got to have a little fun. This little guy should do the trick. So, get you your beads, and let’s start twisting some wire.

Curly Crystal Ornament

Combine craft wire and beads to create this fun ornament to adorn your holiday tree, or adapt it to make some fun earrings.

Wire Tree Ornament

A simple wire ornament to add to your holiday decorations.

Wire Wreath Ornament

This is a super quick little wreath ornament you can make using colored wire.

Wire & Bead Angel

Create and angelic holiday ornament with a little wire and one bead.

Wire & Bead Spider

Here is a Halloween spider to make from wire and beads.

Spring Fling Flower

Inspired by a piece of jewelry worn by Drew Barrymore, I created this flower using Japanese seed beads and colored wire. Make one for Easter or for your mom on Mothers' Day.

Green Wire Christmas Tree Earrings

Create colorful Christmas tree earrings using colored wire in green and red.

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