Dollar Store Bead Embroidery A Inexpensive Way To See If It's Your Craft ? 

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Proof that price doesn't always limit creativity. Genius dollar store hacks!

Excellent alternative for people on a budget or just wanting to see if they're going to like it! Thank you. As always, I so enjoyed your video.

You have a masters hand no matter what you do it turns into a master piece! You have lite my fire, thank you, marlene

These would be a great alternative to the more expensive beads to use for Christmas decorations.

Use the Dollar Store weekly pill organizers to sort and store these beads instead of the flimsy clamshell packages.

I've also bought the same beads from the Dollar Tree and have used the green ones to make beaded trees and also the shorter hex shaped bugle pieces to make earrings and as fill ins on memory wire bracelets. One pair of earrings were strung on coated beading stringing wire and another on memory wire. Even though they're cheap they still have many purposes to serve. It's so refreshing to see a video like this because not everyone can afford miyuki, Swarovski, and toho beads. There's often items at the Dollar Tree that I find and am able to implement in various crafting projects. You never know what you can create with a little imagination and a few dollars. Thanks so much for sharing!

Very cute! Great idea to introduce kids to bead embroidery as well!!

Your studio is my dream world.

I absolutely love this video! I am a seedbeader and my stash of beads is quite excessive, thanks in part to 10 years of going to the Bead & Button Show! Before that, I started out with cheaper starter packs of beads and learned that beading was for me. But even some of those starter packs were expensive and could be cost prohibitive for those who want to see if beading is a hobby they’d enjoy. I think these dollar store beads are a great way for people to try something to see if they’d like it. As always, I appreciate the time you put into making these videos. Whether it is a new technique, color combination, or some tip or trick, I always learn something. Thank you, Susan!

Looks amazing Susan

You amaze me, Susan! You make even the cheapest beads look good! These little inchies are so pretty! (I have been using the thin foam sheets as backing for my pieces. It's soft, comes in many colors, easy to find, and inexpensive.)

Those are so beautiful. You can’t really tell they are dollar store when you’ve hidden the imperfections as you did so well. Great job.

These turned out really beautiful! I'm not a beader but really enjoyed watching this video on something new in the creative world! Thank you for the videos.

I needed to find a creative project for a course I am taking. I have to put a workshop together for other mental health workers to do with Cancer patients and their families, people who are have depression. Or other illnesses. I needed something that would not cost a lot because most often I do these workshops for free. I have to make a short video but I needed to make sure I gave you credit for the ideas. I have to get this done pretty quickly and make a video with the how to work shop for practitioners. I don’t think you realize how you are helping people with your videos. This helps the brain because it is tactile. What you made I thought were beautiful and I would wear those even though they are dollar store beads. Thank you 🙏 and know you are a blessing for many people.

Today I bought felt, thinking about a pendant and I come home and find your video! Congratulations on your creativity!❤️😁👋🏻

You made second-class beads look first-class with your color coordination and creativity. You’re a whiz! The finished products look wonderful.

Susan you are so wonderfully talented and I feel blessed that you share that with us. So Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Cheers!

Wonderful demonstration with Dollar Tree beads. I have plenty of good quality seed beads so I won’t bother with the cheap ones but this is a great way for someone to get started beading without going broke in the process and then deciding it isn’t something they really want to do.

WOW, these are really gorgeous!!! I buy those all the time for projects where it doesn't matter. These cheapie beads are also pretty good for gluing onto poly clay journal covers. Again, it takes a little fussing, but they work! I sculpted a large humming bird onto a journal cover and crusted with with beads. It was gorgeous!!!

I have been beading for 40 years an love love love my beads . Got kinda bored with the same thing over an over but then saw your site an now I am excited to ad them to my clay projects wish I could share them with you . I am have a blast now happier then I have ever been creating new things. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you again Susan! Love watching your videos! I lived in Southern Florida for 20 years and I sure miss the great craft stores they have. Hope you have a wonderful rest of the year! Take care.

Purple and green my fav

They are all beautiful as always Susan but I love the pink one and the last one you showed is my favourite,, the pin wheel one, thank you.👍🌼🌺🏵️🌸

Thank you, ive never used expensive beads myself. But your collection is outstanding and i really love your videos.

Thank you! You have picked my interest in this embroidery beading. I have wanted to try this. But, bead prices are high. Now, I can take what I have and make beautiful bead work. Love your teaching and videos. Will be watching for your next video.

Lovely designs

Uh oh, I feel there's another hobby I'm about to become obsessed with! You make such lovely things.

Wow Susan! You are a great teacher and so generous to share such details with us. Thank you so much!

Beautiful work

Thank you Susan, you make me happy today 👏👏👏🤗🤗🤗💐💐💐

Gorgeous!

Great for doing a rainy day craft with kids, using while learning/upping your skills, or on budget. Thanks

Thank you! Each piece turned out so lovely💝

You do amazing artistry! I especially love the pinwheel inchie. I love your color combinations.

What a great way for people to try out bead embroidery without investing a lot of money. I’m sure this video will indices more people to want to try it. Your finished little ornaments came out beautiful. 💖💫

Stunning!!

You did it again Susan. Every time I see you've uploaded I get hella excited. Much love from Hayward, CA.

This is gorgeous !

thanks, it really helps to see someone making a piece from scratch. great job.

I thank you for this video. I got some of these beads from the dollar store and wasn't sure what to make with them. Now I have some ideas from you and am coming up with others to.

WOW WONDERFUL!😻

Oh goodness you have talent, from someone like me who been beading for a few years and susan I absolutely understand,In what we call quality beading Higher Grade of Beads ,you are right on point, if you want Artisan Quality, then you really do have to buy better beads Absolutely it is an investment of money and time,One of my biggest reasons For loving your beading work You're never skimpy Meaning you use high-quality beads not Japanese or Cheap gemstones,All of your jewelry is well worth the price you charge,Thank you for sharing this experience especially for people who don't want to spend a lot of money.I know how expensive it is. Again thank you so much sorry I was so long-winded LOL

No bad beads, just happy little accidents. You just have to have an eye for the differences and match them up. Hobby lobby Chinese beads are very uneven but you get some long, some short, and some medium. Also, if you want crystals, thrift stores will have vintage beaded blouses and dresses for $2-6 an item. You can cut a lot of really nice vintage beads and crystals off without having to order online and break the bank. Also Unique buttons and medallions. Just have to have the eye.

I bought these seed beads long time before I learn about different type of seed beads . I totally get inspired watching your video about how to use these beads. Thank you!

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and creativity. Your videos are an inspiration!

Hi Susan, guess what? I am actually learning to do beading and am enjoying it. I am using RU-vid to be my tutors and am finding it not as intimidating as I thought it was. So far have made only earrings and as I get familiar with the brick and peyote will start with a bigger project. Thank you Susan, you are my inspiration to learn more besides wire and clay!! And yes, beads are expensive!!!!!

Ha, I bought the same colours and the pink trays, I bought them specifically for boho dream catchers, I combine them with other beads, surprisingly for the most part, they turned out beautifully, so using these are not a complete loss...and you are right..we can "fool the eye" by using our imagination, like you, I know the expense in buying the better quality beads (I'm a beader) my inventory consists of seed beads in various sizes from size 10-11, I have 2 & 3 cuts in sizes 9, 10, 11 & 12, I have charolettes in sizes 13 & 15, my favorite to use are the delica beads size 11 which I use for jewelry (earrings, hair pieces), from thrifts stores, yard sales, I've collected hundreds of used necklaces that I've taken apart, necklaces that contain various beads, from bone to glass, from crystals to wood, and gun metal beads to plastic, combining and using your imagination, designs are endless....who knows maybe someday I will become a "you tuber" and share my hundreds of ideas for those who cannot afford the more expensive beads...last but definitely not least , your work is beautiful!

You have done it again 💗💗💗 you are just amazing, love, love, love what you do. ❣️❣️❣️These inchies are wonderful and beautiful. Thank you for thinking of those that just want to try without having to invest a lot of money to do it. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I always so enjoy your videos. It is like getting a present when I see you have done a new one 😊

thank you for this, Susan.

I love the inchies !!! They are beautiful

ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! !!!!

Gorgeous! Good suggestions!

Awesome thank you for sharing.

Susan, you never cease to amaze me! I love all your hacks and frugalness (is that a word haha)! I especially loved that last piece, you could never tell these were cheaper beads!

Loved the video.....especially the purring kitty ❤❤❤

Awesome budget creations!

So beautiful. I love your work.

I love these little inchies. My husband picked his favorite one, which was my favorite, too. (The last inchie that you displayed. 😎 ) Keep the videos coming, please, because I go on binge video watching. Your videos are my favorite.

I like these beads. Thanks so much!

Wow they look beautiful and very classy. And your puppy is adorable!

The pink and green is beautiful!

What a wonderful idea! I have spent about 150.00 on beads and supplies to start doing dangles for my journals that I make and sell in my Etsy store. However, I now want to make jewelry, and other embellishments for my journals. Fab video to help get you going. I didn't know that the dollar store has glass seed beads. New subbie here, would love to be crafty RU-vid friends! Tfs and the inspiration!

Wowie! You are good!

Beautiful work as always!

Just amazing you have inspired me . It might not look a good a yours. Looks fun and small project . Love love it. Love your flare love the color in your work. Please continue on sharing these amazing works . Thank so much for sharing .

Brilliant tutorial thankyou

Thank you for the video your pieces are very pretty and do make a statement. Great for gifts or a thinking of you present. Love the designs and colors and techniques you used. Thank you again.

Fantastic video, very inspiring! I love love love your work! Gorgeous!

Thank you so much for this video. I wanted to start a photography project and wants to make all my own outfits and headpieces and I'm in love, you brought my thoughts to life. Can't wait to try it all out now!!

Beautiful as always, and so creative! Love your ideas and your videos !!!

You are incredible! These are so pretty! I want to weer them!

Fabulous, you really have inspired me to have a go, I have just been a watcher for a while now. Just beautiful xxx

Wow so true! I am a beginner on polymer clay and beading embroidery and the investment could be huge. My first beads and very affordable beads is what I use for my learning. Good way to learn techniques and how to combine colors and design! I learned and still learning with you!!!! Thank you.

You are so talented.

You do such beautiful work.

Very nice:) ty for the info

Thanks again for showing so many options.

Still very beautiful, interesting & useful - especially for folks like me who are not able to afford the quality Czech or Japanese seed bead.

Love it., Love it., Love it.; I have tons of these.

Wow loved your video. Just started beading I will have to try this they are beautiful.

Beautiful job 👏🏽👏🏽

The fringe is a great touch!

Wow! Each one is Stunning! Love each one.You are an amazing artist! TFS - Hugs, Christal

I bought these Dollar Tree beads. The way I controlled opening the beads, before I cut the tape on the 4 sides, I cut each different variety of beads apart. So when I opened the beads, I didn’t have to worry about the beads getting mixed.

Your work is just beautiful I just need someone one on one to teacher me.but if I keep watching you I will learned with your help so thank you for sharing.

Lol, "Kind of like a size 11." As someone who started beading with the cheapest beads she could find at the craft store, which also are wonky and irregular and wildly variable in size, I love that!

You look amazing in this video!

Thanks!

WOW! Awesome all the jewellery you made looks beautiful!!! You are very very talented lady you always have brillant trick and tips great ideas!!! Love all your videos enjoy them so much!!! Thank you for sharing!! God Bless Hugs Liz x

Wonderful❣️ I also done some simple bead embroidery. I’m self-taught and your video helps. Thank you for taking your time to make and share your videos😊

Wow! Neat idea. My first time seeing these. They would make lovely Xmas ornaments for friends.

W o w you absolutely made it W O R Kand created something beautiful 💚✨💎deff great to start and play with 👏🏾💚✨

I’m bing watching your videos 😂 It’s fascinating 👏🏼

Beautiful!!! I actually use for my backing jeans.... Any old jeans! 💕💕💕

Every time I see that pink hair I get excited (I absolutely adore your hair)!!! Your videos never disappoint, thank you for showing that with creativity anything is possible

Brilliant as usual Susan; so wished we had a dollar store in London UK. We have Pound shops but I have never seen any beads there.

Your hair is so pretty ❤ I love your videos. Im a recent subscriber, and Im learning so much from your content.

Even your adorable dog has beady eyes 🤗💖 I beaded a curtain many years ago with cheap beads and that was ok, very different from the work you do. Picking out the good ones is to much hassle. Good video, thank you.

You are a great instructor and I enjoy each and everyone of your videos. Thank you for sharing information. Pamelia : )