[CraftyLdy]

Well ladies here is teh last of my beading for xmas hope you like them.

XMAS SUNBRUST ORNAMENT
Materials Needed

20 - 3 X 6MM PLATED OAT BEADS
15 - 4MM PLATED BEADS
20 - 6MM FACETED BEADS (1st color)
50 - 6MM FACETED BEADS (2nd color)
10 - 8MM FACETED BEADS (1st color)
25 - 8MM FACETED BEADS (2nd color)
1 - #7 NEEDLE
1- 20 YARD BEADING THREAD

INSTRUCTIONS:

1-Cut as long a piece of wire as you can conveniently work with and thread your needle. Work with your thread double throughout the ornament for added strength. and thread 10 - 6MM faceted beads, tie your knot as tightly as possible.

2-With a contrasting color, add 3-6MM faceted beads 1-4MM plated bead as shown, then back through the third bead, add 2-6MM Faceted and through the second bead of your original ring.

3-Continue working around the ring until your 5 pointed star is complete. You may wish to leave your thread dangling for later work.

4-Make a second 5 pointed star repeating Step 1 and Step 2.

5-Now make a star using the 8MM Faceted as you did the 6MM ones. This will be the center of your 3D STAR.

Now offset the points of your 8MM STAR and 1 of the 6MM STARS, and begin to lace them together, using the 3 x 6MM Beads as spacers.
When you have finished lacing these two STARS together, pick up your third STAR and with the 8MM Star In the center, repeat Step 5. Knot securely, place a drop of clear drying white glue on each knot. Allow to dry overnight . Cut threads as closely as possible. Your ornament now complete.

Happy Crafting!