Create a tiny touch of holiday magic with designer Lauren Quigley in this delightful tutorial for Michaels Stores and John Bead. Follow along as Lauren shows you how to make a mini beaded Christmas tree ornament displayed inside a glass cloche.

Using John Bead teal/green silver lined seed beads (size 8/0), a cloche ornament, and gold wire, you’ll shape the trunk and branches of your miniature tree, then assemble and style it inside its clear dome for a charming handmade keepsake.

This is a great beginner-friendly wire project that’s both elegant and whimsical—perfect for your tree, tabletop, or as a thoughtful handmade gift.

Products Featured

• John Bead teal green silverlined seed beads (size 8/0)

• Make Market cloche ornament with cork base

• 24-gauge gold wire (branches)

• 18-gauge wire (trunk)

• 1.5 mm looper tool, wire cutters, pliers

All supplies are available at Michaels Stores.

You are always welcome to try other colors in our large 8/0 seed bead assortment.

Your Instructor

Lauren Quigley is your creative crafty friend. Known for her bold use of color and eye for design, she’s sparking a creative revolution and inspiring others to create happy art! She’s a Maryland native turned military spouse leaving a little glitter down craft aisles and thrift stores all over the USA. Get inspired by following her, laurenquigleycreations on all social media platforms.

 

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