Beaded Box Patterns
I designed and created more than 100 beaded box patterns during my career. They are now all available in a series of books sold on Amazon sites worldwide. The boxes cover a huge array of styles, and use both delicas, seed beads and Superduos. The projects are suitable for a range of different levels of experience.
Down below, I have detailed exactly what you will get in each of the books. So, you can see all the projects and choose which you wish to make.
I ended up with so many beaded box patterns that I filled six books! So, as you will see, you can choose projects that fit various different themes. We have projects for making beaded boxes for seasonal occasions like Christmas, Easter and Halloween. Also, a separate volume with an entire Nativity set made from beaded boxes. (If you prefer, you can make these as normal ornaments as well).
Then, I had a large selection of beaded boxes that were themed around food. So, you can explore that range of projects.
Any other ornamental box designs that didn’t fit these themes, I arranged into another two books. The first of those gives slightly simpler shapes and designs which are a great place to start learning. Then, as you build your confidence, you can move on to the more complex beaded boxes.
After so much time making beaded boxes with delica beads, I decided to experiment with Superduos. To my delight, I discovered that these beads also make wonderful beaded boxes. And, as the beads are larger, it’s a lot faster to make a box! In general, those patterns also tend to be more straightforward. So, that makes them another great place to begin your beaded box explorations.
All of these books are available worldwide on Amazon. So, although the links will take you through to the UK website, you can purchase the books from your local Amazon store. Just use the title and ISBN information to locate them with ease.
Superduo Beaded Boxes
This is volume 18 in the Beadflowers Beading Patterns series. It gives you 17 of the beaded box patterns that I created. These projects all use Superduos or other multi-holed beads. Some are mixed with seed beads or Delicas, and other boxes are made exclusively with Superduos.
Every design comes with full written instructions, photos and diagrams. This book is intended for beaders who are already confident with basic bead-weaving techniques.
233 pages with written instructions, photos and diagrams
ISBN: 979-8306557533
What exactly do you get in this book…?
Contents
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
Section 1: Basic Shapes using Superduos ………………………………………………………………………. 5
Square Superduo Beaded Box …………………………………………………………………………………… 7
The Original Superduo Beaded Box ………………………………………………………………………….. 16
Triangular Superduo Beaded Box …………………………………………………………………………….. 24
Section 2: Themed Superduo Boxes …………………………………………………………………………….. 35
Strawberry Superduo Box ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 37
Ice Cream Superduo Box ………………………………………………………………………………………… 47
Superduo Sunshine and Flowers Beaded Boxes …………………………………………………………. 58
Superduo Egg Cup …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 75
Superduo Easter Chick …………………………………………………………………………………………… 84
Easter Nest …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 95
Superduo Faberge Egg …………………………………………………………………………………………. 109
Superduo Christmas Gnome Tree Decorations …………………………………………………………. 117
Superduo Snowman ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 128
Superduo Stocking Beaded Box ……………………………………………………………………………… 143
Section 3: Mixing Different Shaped Beads and Basic Seed Beads ………………………………….. 151
Orca Beaded Box …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 153
Paisley Duo Beaded Box ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 171
Flower Urn Beaded Box ………………………………………………………………………………………… 180
Advent Calendar ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 197
Katie’s Beading Story ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 223
About the Beadflowers Beading Patterns Book Series …………………………………………………… 225
Other titles in the series …………………………………………………………………………………………. 225
Simple Beaded Boxes
This is volume 19 in the Beadflowers Beading Patterns series. It gives you 18 of the beaded box patterns that I created. These projects all use predominantly Delicas, and focus on basic box shapes and simple modifcations.
Every design comes with full written instructions, photos and diagrams. This book is intended for beaders who are already confident with basic bead-weaving techniques. It will introduce you to making beaded boxes and support you in developing your skills in this area.
225 pages with written instructions, photos and diagrams
ISBN: 979-8306110462
What exactly do you get in this book…?
Contents
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
Section 1: Traditional Beaded Boxes ……………………………………………………………………………… 5
Beaded Box for Keys ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
American Flag Beaded Box ……………………………………………………………………………………… 14
Denim Beaded Box ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20
International Beading Week Beaded Box …………………………………………………………………… 26
Summer Flowers Beaded Box ………………………………………………………………………………….. 33
Golden Anniversary Beaded Box ………………………………………………………………………………. 42
Art Deco Beaded Box ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 56
Parcel Beaded Box…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 70
Beaded Box for Healing ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 84
Section 2: Taking Traditional Boxes a Step Further ………………………………………………………. 101
Daffodil Beaded Box ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 103
Flower Basket Beaded Box ……………………………………………………………………………………. 115
Flower Beaded Box ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 126
Church Beaded Box ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 135
Underwater Beaded Box ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 146
Section 3: Simple Alternative Structures for Boxes ……………………………………………………….. 155
Rivoli Beaded Box ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 157
Simple Beaded Box ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 169
Teapot Beaded Box ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 184
Section 4: Cubic Right Angle Weave Box ……………………………………………………………………. 203
Tooth Fairy Beaded Box ………………………………………………………………………………………… 205
Katie’s Beading Story ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 215
About the Beadflowers Beading Patterns Book Series …………………………………………………… 217
Other titles in the series …………………………………………………………………………………………. 217
Inspirational Beaded Boxes
This is volume 20 in the Beadflowers Beading Patterns series. It gives you 18 of the beaded box patterns that I created. These projects all use predominantly Delicas, and focus on more complex box shapes and designs.
Every design comes with full written instructions, photos and diagrams. This book is intended for advanced-level beaders who are already confident with basic bead-weaving techniques. It will support you in developing your skills and confidence.
269 pages with written instructions, photos and diagrams
ISBN: 979-8306662541
What exactly do you get in this book…?
Contents
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
Six-Pointed Star Beaded Box ………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
Top Gun Beaded Box ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24
Tutu Beaded Box ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 48
Rose Beaded Box ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 63
Pillar Box …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 73
Carrier Beads Box …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 88
Flower Vase Beaded Box …………………………………………………………………………………………… 97
Lipstick Themed Needle Case …………………………………………………………………………………… 113
Treasure Chest Beaded Box ……………………………………………………………………………………… 124
Fire and Water Beaded Box ………………………………………………………………………………………. 134
Star Beaded Box ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 151
Starfish Beaded Box ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 163
Pill Box with a Meadow Theme ………………………………………………………………………………….. 178
Camera Beaded Box………………………………………………………………………………………………… 194
Sewing Machine Beaded Box ……………………………………………………………………………………. 206
Book Beaded Box ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 226
Queen of Hearts Beaded Box ……………………………………………………………………………………. 235
Katie’s Kube Beaded Box …………………………………………………………………………………………. 246
Katie’s Beading Story ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 259
About the Beadflowers Beading Patterns Book Series …………………………………………………… 261
Other titles in the series …………………………………………………………………………………………. 261
Delicious Beaded Boxes
This is volume 21 in the Beadflowers Beading Patterns series. It gives you 19 of the beaded box patterns that I created. These projects all use predominantly Delicas, and focus on designs related to food and drink.
Every design comes with full written instructions, photos and diagrams. The projects vary in difficulty from intermediate to advanced, so I recommend you are already confident with basic bead-weaving techniques. These projects will support you in developing your skills and confidence.
229 pages with written instructions, photos and diagrams
ISBN: 979-8306856001
What exactly do you get in this book…?
Contents
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries …………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
Peppermint Candy Beaded Box …………………………………………………………………………………… 17
Liquorice Allsorts Beaded Box …………………………………………………………………………………….. 28
Strawberry Shortcake Box ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 38
Birthday Cake Celebration Box ……………………………………………………………………………………. 47
Occasion Cake for Birthday or Mother’s Day …………………………………………………………………. 58
Berries and Cream Bowl …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 69
Carrot Cake Slice ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 80
Fondant Fancy Beaded Box………………………………………………………………………………………… 93
Cupcake Beaded Box ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 106
“Death by Chocolate” Cupcake Beaded Box ………………………………………………………………… 119
Valentine’s Cupcake ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 126
Hot Chocolate Beaded Box ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 134
Cheeseburger Beaded Box ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 145
Pastrami-on-Rye Beaded Box ……………………………………………………………………………………. 154
Toblerone Beaded Box …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 162
Blackforest Gateau ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 175
Chocolate Bar …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 190
Blackforest Cake Slice ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 206
Katie’s Beading Story ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 219
About the Beadflowers Beading Patterns Book Series …………………………………………………… 221
Other titles in the series …………………………………………………………………………………………. 221
Celebrate Beaded Boxes
This is volume 22 in the Beadflowers Beading Patterns series. It gives you the beaded box patterns that I created to celebrate Christmas, Valentine’s day, Easter, Halloween and more. You will find more beaded boxes for those occasions in some of the other volumes in the series too.
Every design comes with full written instructions, photos and diagrams. The projects vary in difficulty from intermediate to advanced, so I recommend you are already confident with basic bead-weaving techniques. These projects will support you in developing your skills and confidence.
213 pages with written instructions, photos and diagrams
ISBN: 979-8307001363
What exactly do you get in this book…?
Contents
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
Beaded Gift Boxes for all Occasions ………………………………………………………………………………. 5
Additional Design: Holly ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17
Additional Design: Snowflakes or Stars ……………………………………………………………………… 23
Additional Designs: Hearts for Valentine’s ………………………………………………………………….. 26
Beaded Box Baubles for Christmas and Halloween ………………………………………………………… 31
Heart Beaded Box …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 43
St Patrick’s Day Gift Box …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 55
Easter Bonnet Beaded Box …………………………………………………………………………………………. 67
Easter Egg Cup Beaded Box ………………………………………………………………………………………. 77
Easter Egg Beaded Boxes ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 90
Chocolate Easter Egg Beaded Box …………………………………………………………………………….. 103
Gingerbread House Beaded Box ……………………………………………………………………………….. 116
Christmas Cracker Beaded Box …………………………………………………………………………………. 133
Christmas Tree in a Pot ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 141
Christmas Tree Beaded Box ……………………………………………………………………………………… 157
Santa Beaded Box …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 178
Katie’s Beading Story ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 203
About the Beadflowers Beading Patterns Book Series …………………………………………………… 205
Other titles in the series …………………………………………………………………………………………. 205
Beaded Nativity Set
This is volume 23 in the Beadflowers Beading Patterns series. It gives you the complete set of tutorials for the Nativity, including all the human figures, the Ox, Camel, Sheep, Donkeys and the stable with a Star of Bethlehem over the top. These projects can all be made as beaded boxes or normal beaded ornaments.
Every design comes with full written instructions, photos and diagrams. The projects are advanced level, so I recommend you are already confident with basic bead-weaving techniques. These projects will support you in developing your skills and confidence.
191 pages with written instructions, photos and diagrams
ISBN: 979-8307005064
What exactly do you get in this book…?
Contents
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
Original Nativity Characters ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
An essential introduction and guide to the pattern for the main figures ……………………………… 7
How to use this pattern ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Helpful tips before you begin ……………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Materials ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Stuffing and Stiffening? …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8
Odd Count Flat Peyote ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9
Peyote Increase ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
Circular Peyote …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9
Hexagon Peyote …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10
Tubular Peyote …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10
Peyote Decrease ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10
Zipping Up in Peyote …………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
Counting Rows in Peyote Stitch …………………………………………………………………………….. 11
Identifying the Corners …………………………………………………………………………………………. 12
Stitch in the Ditch Technique ………………………………………………………………………………… 12
Partial Two-Drop Peyote ………………………………………………………………………………………. 12
Basic Straight Herringbone …………………………………………………………………………………… 13
Square Stitch Thread Path ……………………………………………………………………………………. 13
General Techniques for the Figures ………………………………………………………………………….. 14
Head for the Kings ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14
Head Bottom Section: ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 18
Head for Mary, Joseph and Shepherds …………………………………………………………………… 19
Head covering – Mary, Joseph and Shepherds ……………………………………………………….. 20
Eyebrows, Nose, Hair and Beards – all characters …………………………………………………… 21
The Body – all characters …………………………………………………………………………………….. 23
Arms – all characters …………………………………………………………………………………………… 25
The Cloak – all characters ……………………………………………………………………………………. 26
Kings’ Cloak Collars …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 27
The Characters ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 29
Mary …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31
Joseph ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 33
Shepherd …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 35
Shepherd Boy …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 37
King 1 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 38
King 2 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 42
King 3 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 46
The Crib …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 50
Angel ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 59
Head and Body………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 60
Wings …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 69
The Skirt ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 71
Sheep ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 75
Donkey ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 91
Camels ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 109
The box Lid – Camel’s Hump …………………………………………………………………………………. 111
The Head and Neck ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 120
The Body – Box…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 129
The Legs …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 139
The Stable ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 145
The Ox ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 147
The Stable …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 155
The Star of Bethlehem …………………………………………………………………………………………… 173
Katie’s Beading Story ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 181
About the Beadflowers Beading Patterns Book Series …………………………………………………… 183
Other titles in the series …………………………………………………………………………………………. 183
This is just a small sample of all the beading projects you can enjoy from Katie. To discover her other books, online classes and more, follow this link.