Viral Beaded Tinsel

If I had to be honest with you, I hate tinsel…normal tinsel that is. I never liked the look of it and the mess that it created. This is ironic considering I’ll craft with glitter. But recently I saw the viral beaded tinsel and it lit up my little Christmas brain like a colorful strand of lights. I had to try it. This simple craft takes a few materials, some time, and can be done after the kids go to bed or with them!

You can be a perfectionist and place them on your tree yourself, or you can make this a family activity. And you can hang them as you make this. This is what I did to get to the perfect amount of strands. Let’s get into how to make this fun and wholesome craft that fits for any tree. The options are actually limitless.

Oh, and before we start, thank you to @HeatherAtHomeX on Instagram for the inspiration for this viral craft. Be sure to include her when you post your photos as a thank you!

The Materials for Viral Beaded Tinsel:

String: I used what I had on hand but you could splurge on the beading string that other crafters are using. As long as has some strength and holds your beads you should be good.

Beads: This is where the customization comes in for the beaded tinsel. I generally use a combination of seed beads, bugle beads, some sequins, and glass beads. You can do all clear, all white, all gold or silver, a mix of colors, or color drip your tree in the color of your choosing. Most of my beads are mix of Amazon, craft stores, and as much as I hate to admit it, some from temu snuck in there too for affordability.

Sequins: I haven’t seen many other crafter using sequins on their tinsel but I have some metalic ones that really reflect the light and add a bit dimension to an otherwise very delicate strand.

Beading Needle: I used a thin needle that fit my beads. I tried buying a beading needle but really didn’t end up using it. I threaded all of my beads by hand. It didn’t take as long as some crafters complain and it gave me control of the chaos method.

Optional materials: if speed is your need then you could opt for a bead spinner and a beading needle. But you definitely do not need these to make the craft.

Tips for Making Viral Beaded Tinsel:

Be free and have fun with this. If you worry about curating the perfect collection of beads or getting the order just right, this craft will take you ages. If you can relax and follow your little squirrel brain the activity will be much more enjoyable. Even with random stringing of beads, the end result is stunning!