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Open the Doors to the Twilight Castle and Step Into Our Beaded Fairy Tale! For February, we step into a fairy tale that feels steeped in history and fantasy. The Twilight Castle Collection is inspired by mighty medieval European fortresses and tales of secluded castles in the forest. A majestic castle rising above dense forests, its stone walls catching the last light of a dramatic purple-and-orange sunset. There’s a sense of quiet grandeur here—rich, timeworn, and atmosphe …

Step into a world of royal mystery and lush beauty with our Queen’s Garden Collection, the main Eureka Beads Collection first released in November 2025 and now available in a limited restock! This palette is deep, elegant, and intoxicating: think rich emerald greens and both intense & soft teals, touched by gold, reminiscent of deep green exotic leaves under chandelier light. It’s not a bright, multicolored mix this time; instead, it’s a study in depth and refinement, …

Let's Celebrate! Did you know, in 2025 we published 49 tutorials, and that's not even including patterns! To celebrate a year full of creativity and fun projects, we did our very first Eureka Tutorial Awards, where we selected four or five nominees (based on popularity) in seven distinct categories, and then YOU, our subscribers, followers and Facebook group members, voted on the winner. The Awards Ceremony just premiered, and as a special thank you to everyone who has been watching our tutorial …

The Snow Queen Collection LITE for January 2026 is cool, icy, frosty, and unmistakably fairytale-inspired. It shares a royal winter spirit with our main January Collection, but expresses it in a completely different way—lighter, more ethereal, and almost monochromatic. This Collection feels like stepping into the Snow Queen’s palace itself: calm, elegant, and shimmering with frozen beauty. The palette is intentionally restrained yet striking, built around white, icy crystal …

We’re stepping into the new year with something truly special. January always feels like a threshold, a quiet moment between what has been and what’s about to begin, and for 2026, we wanted our very first Collection of the year to reflect that sense of renewal, intention, and elevated beauty. The Enchanted Mirror Collection marks a fresh start with an unexpected palette and a more refined, story-driven approach. Bronze tones, soft whites, and deep crimson reds come together in a …

In a sea of pattern creators, we found her: Didi Kowalski of Crafty Bead. An artist in her craft, and a true out-of-the-box thinker, she has her own style and loves playing with color, which has been widely appreciated by hundreds of beaders who have followed her brick stitch and peyote patterns. This self-taught designer is a wonderfully positive force, full of enthusiasm and a true love for beading and creativity, whose vibrant, colorful patterns are guaranteed to rock your beading world …

Every December, the design world braces itself for the Pantone Color of the Year announcement and 2026’s pick has everyone talking. Pantone has chosen Cloud Dancer (PANTONE 11-4201), a soft, “airy white hue,” landing as the company’s lightest, most neutral color choice ever. According to Pantone, this shade is meant to evoke “calm, clarity and a fresh start” in a busy world. It’s described as “a billowy white imbued with a feeling of serenity&rdquo …

It looks like Santa dropped by our bead store! 
Celebrate the Magic of Beadmas: 12 Days of Sparkling DIY Surprises! It’s the most bead-iful time of the year, and we’re thrilled to announce the return of Eureka Crystal Beads’ 12 Days of Beadmas! From December 12 through December 23, we’re unwrapping a new wave of creativity, color, and festive fun. Whether you love jewelry making, holiday DIY crafts, or picking up unique Christmas gifts for your favorite beader, this is th …

As morning breaks and the world wakes beneath a quiet veil of soft light, the Dewdrops at Dawn Collection captures that fleeting moment where color, calm, and shimmer meet. This palette of rosy pinks and periwinkle soft blues is ethereal but lively, pastel yet saturated, bold yet delicately feminine. It blends the softness of petals touched with dawn light and the cool clarity of early-morning dew. "At first light, the world feels calm and new. The world holds its breath as …

Eureka’s Gift Guide for Seed Beaders The holidays are here, and whether you’re shopping for the beader who always wants just one more color or treating yourself to some creative inspiration, Eureka Crystal Beads has curated the ultimate gift guide for seed bead lovers. From coordinated color mixes to glittering gold sets, these picks are perfect for any beading enthusiast. 1. Seed Bead Mixes – Endless Color Possibilities Explore all mixes → Looking for the perfect palette …