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The Beaded Bookmarks (Bracelets) I Make + Things I Use To Create These
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items A peek behind the scenes of my handmade beaded bookmarks (that double as bracelets!)—plus the tools, yarns, beads, and little unexpected things I use to bring them to life. From medieval-inspired threads to my trusty ramen yarn bowl (yes, really), it...
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Beaded Bookmarks That Double as Bracelets
Materials I Use to Make the Bookmarks
Beaded Bookmarks That Double as Bracelets
These are my handmade bookmarks made with pressed flowers and beaded bracelets. Each one is linked to a pattern or tutorial so you can create your own version at home.
This pattern shows how to create a charming daisy-themed beaded bookmark that doubles as a bracelet. It's designed for use with a simple loom, making it accessible even if you’re new to bead weaving. The floral design is bright, cheerful, and great f...
Daisy Beaded Loom Bracelet Bookmark Pattern
This pattern guides you step by step through making a floral bookmark using a simple loom setup. Each stitch creates a delicate, nature-inspired motif that looks elegant and handmade. It works beautifully as a wearable bookmark or a bracelet-style ac...
Floral Loom Beading Bookmark Pattern
This pattern teaches you how to weave a bold and elegant red flower design into a bookmark using a simple bead loom. The finish is vibrant and handmade, and it looks beautiful both as a reading accessory and a bracelet. I keep using this design becau...
Red Flower Loom Beading Bookmark Pattern
This pattern walks you through creating a cheerful yellow flower motif on a beaded bookmark using a simple loom setup. The design feels sunny and handmade, offering a bright and wearable touch whether you’re reading or wearing it as a bracelet-style ...
Yellow Flower (Vanilla?) Beaded Bookmark Pattern
This pattern guides you through weaving a delicate cherry blossom motif on a beaded bookmark, made using a simple loom technique. The design is soft, elegant, and inspired by spring blooms. I created it as a wearable bookmark that doubles as a bracel...
Cherry Blossom Beaded Bookmark Pattern
This pattern walks you through weaving a bright sunflower motif on a bookmark using a simple bead loom setup. The design captures warm, sunny vibes and adds a cheerful handmade touch whether you wear it or use it in your reading. It's one of my favor...
Sunflower Beaded Loom Bookmark Pattern
This pattern shows how to weave a delicate blue knapweed floral charm into a beaded bookmark using a basic bead loom. The result is soft, graceful, and blooms with a natural, handmade quality whether worn on your wrist or nestled between pages. It’s ...
Blue Knapweed Charm Loom Bookmark Pattern
This pattern walks you through weaving bright berries and floral accents into a bookmark using a simple seed bead loom layout. The design is playful and vivid, adding a handcrafted floral touch whether you wear it as a bracelet or nestle it in your f...
Berry Floral Seed Bead Loom Bookmark Pattern
Materials I Use to Make the Bookmarks
This section features all the materials and tools I use to create my beaded bookmarks: threads, seed beads, needles, clasps, and anything else that helps me bring those tiny woven blooms to life. Everything here has been tested in action and approved...
This black Miyuki nylon beading thread is my go-to for delicate beadwork. With a 0.2mm diameter and 50 meters per spool, it's ideal for detailed projects like beaded bookmarks and bracelets. The pre-waxed finish ensures smooth threading and minimal t...
Miyuki Nylon Beading Thread B – Black (50m)
This satin nylon cord is my go-to for kumihimo braiding and other jewelry-making projects. Its 1 mm thickness is perfect for intricate designs, and the 330-foot length ensures I have plenty of material for multiple creations. The silky smooth texture...
LUSTEMBER 330ft Satin Nylon String 1mm
These spring clamp bead stoppers are lifesavers when working on bead weaving projects. Each mini clip grips firmly to your bead strands, preventing precious beads from slipping off as you assemble bracelets or bookmarks. The set includes ten stoppers...
Spring Clamp Bead Stoppers, 10 pcs, Red/White
These English beading needles are my go-to for detailed beadwork. Their long, straight design and fine gauge make them perfect for working with small seed beads, especially in off-loom techniques like peyote and brick stitch. The pack includes four n...
Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 10 - 4 Pack
This versatile set includes 12 collapsible big eye beading needles in six sizes, perfect for various beadwork projects. The collapsible design allows for easy threading, accommodating different thread sizes. The included storage bottle keeps the need...
12-Piece Collapsible Big Eye Beading Needle Set
These stainless steel collapsible big eye beading needles are my go-to for detailed beadwork. Their long, straight design and fine gauge make them perfect for working with small seed beads, especially in off-loom techniques like peyote and brick stit...
Chuangdi Stainless Steel Big Eye Beading Needles (6-Pack)
This comprehensive kit includes 1200 pieces of jump rings in various sizes, lobster clasps, and essential tools like pliers and a jump ring opener. It's perfect for assembling beaded bookmarks and bracelets, offering everything needed for jewelry mak...
Anezus 1200PCS Jewelry Making Kit with Tools
These rhinestone spacer beads are crafted with crystal and a metal base for lightweight sparkle. The 8 mm rondelle shape and silver tone make them perfect as shimmer accents or separators in beaded bookmarks and bracelets. With around 200 pieces, the...
ZHIYUXI 8mm Rhinestone Spacer Beads 200pc
I use these Tibetan-style connector bail beads when I want to add an antique charm or link elements in my beaded bookmarks and bracelets. They come in a pack of around 150 connectors made from zinc alloy with a vintage finish. Each piece fits standar...
Tibetan Silver Metal Connector Bail Beads (150pcs)
A versatile set of 1200 round pearl beads in soft ivory white, perfect for adding a classy, elegant touch to your beaded bookmarks, bracelets, or handmade jewelry. Includes 5 bead sizes (4mm to 12mm) in a neat organizer box. These smooth acrylic pear...
Ivory White Acrylic Pearl Beads 1200 Pcs
These tear‑drop crystal pendants are designed for chandeliers, but I repurpose them as statement charms or focal details in my bookmark or bracelet finishing touches. Each 50 mm pendant catches the light beautifully, adding sparkle and movement to an...
50mm Mixed-Color Tear-Drop Crystal Pendants (30)
These Yholin bicone crystal beads are crafted from sturdy, crystalized glass and feature multi-faceted, evenly cut surfaces that catch the light beautifully. The 4mm size with a 2mm hole makes them ideal for adding subtle sparkle to my beaded bookmar...
Yholin 400pcs 4mm Faceted Bicone Beads
These Yholin bicone crystal beads are made from sturdy, crystalized glass with many smooth facets that catch the light beautifully. The 4mm size with a 2mm hole works great alongside seed beads and other small beads in my beaded bookmarks and bracele...
Yholin 400pcs 4mm Bicone Crystal Glass Beads
These YHYPOCI acrylic crystal beads are a versatile addition to my crafting supplies. The 6mm size is perfect for adding sparkle and dimension to my beaded bookmarks and bracelets. Their faceted rondelle shape catches the light beautifully, making th...
YHYPOCI 1000pcs 6mm Faceted Acrylic Beads
This black glass seed bead set is my go-to when I’m weaving bookmarks or beaded bracelets. With around 2000 pieces in size 6/0, they’re tiny, smooth, and perfectly uniform—ideal for precise patterns like my floral and berry designs. They stack well o...
Yholin 4mm Glass Seed Beads Bulk Pack
These genuine Czech glass seed beads from Preciosa are a staple in my beadwork collection. The 11/0 size (2.1 mm diameter) offers tiny, uniform beads perfect for detailed weaving and adding subtle sparkle. The silver-lined grey color adds a soft meta...
Preciosa Jablonex Czech Glass Seed Beads 11/0 – Silver Lined Grey Bulk Bag
These Czech glass seed beads are what I use when I want a larger bead in a rich Kelly green with a silver‑lined finish. The size 6/0 format works beautifully as an accent or border in my floral and berry bookmark designs. They are smooth, consistent,...
John Bead Czech Glass Seed Beads 6/0 Kelly Green Silver Lined