Get Set For Christmas!

Christmas And The Holiday Season Seem To Creep Up On Us That Little Bit Faster Every Year. What Can We Make? What Sort Of Beaded Gifts Will Be Popular This Christmas? What Colours Do We Go For?

- Linda Bernhardt

WITH CHRISTMAS JUST AROUND THE CORNER, we have been on the lookout for what is popular this season and how to include beading in your Christmas celebrations!

Traditionally, red and green have been the dominant colours associated with Christmas and Christmas decorations, however nowadays the colour schemes people use are very vast and varied. If you are keen on the traditional red and green colour theme, you might like to vary things a little by mixing hues or using beads with various finishes in your decorations. Try making them with a mixture of polished and matte beads, or add silver, gold or white to the mix.

Another popular colour theme for decorations is silver, white and pale blue. For a little extra colour, try adding pale mauve or lilac (or any other pale pastel colour).

A rainbow coloured theme is another great choice. Not only will the array of colours look wonderful, if you are on a budget you can use what you have in your bead collection; there is no need to buy new beads to make your decorations!