I started making these last December when a craft fair booking landed and I needed festive stock fast, and the no-glue version quickly became my favourite to batch! A Christmas beaded pen turns a plain pen into a handmade gift, a fun craft fair find, or holiday stationery. In this tutorial I'll make a Christmas tree beaded pen topper, and we're going to build a really festive design using Green Acrylic Based Beads, Round Double Side Nano Tape, Silver Rhinestone Chain, a Christmas Tree Metal Patch FS5692, a Green Bow Decoration, and a Yellow Beadable Pen Base.How festive will this pen look when you're jotting down your holiday shopping list or addressing cards?
This design has a rich, textured green sugar-style look, with a charming silver Christmas tree in the centre, all surrounded by a dazzling rhinestone border.Add a lush green bow behind it and you've got a cute DIY idea that's perfect for handmade gifts for family and friends, teacher's gifts, stocking stuffers, holiday party favours, samples for handmade businesses, and small business product collections!
project overview
Project type: Christmas beaded pen topper
Difficulty level: Beginner to intermediate
Estimated time: 15-20 minutes
Best suited for: DIY beaded pen designs, handmade holiday gifts, Christmas craft product inspiration, beadable pen ideas, festive stationery
Whether you're making a few for yourself or to sell, this method also works for Christmas keychains, badge reel toppers, bag charms, phone charms, zipper pulls, and adorable ornament-style bead crafts!
materials and products used
Grab these craft supplies for this festive project:
- Yellow Beadable Pen Base
- Green Acrylic Based Beads
- Round Double Side Nano Tape
- Silver Rhinestone Chain or Rhinestone Cup Chain
- Christmas Tree Metal Patch FS5692
- Green Bow Decoration
- tweezers
- small scissors or jewellery cutters
- Here's what each one does, and why I picked it. The Green Acrylic Based Beads are the stars of the show, they create that textured sugar-style look, which is just a visual effect.The Round Double Side Nano Tape is super versatile for holding components in place without messy glue. The Silver Rhinestone Chain adds sparkle and a clean, finished edge.The Christmas Tree Metal Patch FS5692 is a perfectly festive centrepiece, the Green Bow Decoration gives volume and a playful touch, and the Yellow Beadable Pen Base is a bright base that pops against the green.
Watch the DIY Christmas Beaded Pen Tutorial
Watch this short DIY tutorial to see how the Christmas tree beaded pen topper is made with Acrylic Based Beads, Round Double Side Nano Tape, rhinestone chain, a Christmas tree metal patch, and a beadable pen base.
Step 1: Prepare your green acrylic based beads
Start with your clean Green Acrylic Based Beads. This round piece becomes the background topper for your Christmas pen. It's a good idea to make sure your beads are free from dust, oil or fingerprints, because that helps the Round Double Side Nano Tape stick securely and keeps the finished topper looking crisp.The textured surface of these particular beads actually gives you a subtle sugar bead effect already, so you get that trendy look without any extra materials!
Step 2: Apply the round double side nano tape
Next, apply a piece of Round Double Side Nano Tape to the surface of the green beads where you'll place your decorative elements. Press the tape firmly so it lies flat on the acrylic beads.Try not to touch the sticky side too much, the oils off your fingertips reduce how well it grips. There's no drying or curing time involved here, so you can go straight on to the next step.
Step 3: Wrap the silver rhinestone chain
Now take your Silver Rhinestone Chain and wrap it around the outer edge of your green beaded topper. Before snipping, lay the chain around the perimeter of the beads to get the right length.Once you've got a snug fit, carefully trim it with small scissors or jewellery cutters. Gently press the cut rhinestone cup chain onto the nano-taped area. This silver border frames your design and complements the metal Christmas tree charm you'll add next. The common mistake is leaving a rough end, so check the trimmed end is flat and not sticking out, especially if the pen is going to be in constant use.
Step 4: Centre the Christmas tree metal patch
Now for the festive star of the show!Place the Christmas Tree Metal Patch FS5692 squarely in the centre of your green topper. Check it's straight, with the tree's star pointing upward, then press the metal patch firmly onto the Round Double Side Nano Tape. No jewellery glue needed here, which keeps the whole thing clean and fast. Give it a good press so it's well-seated, and leave some of the green sugar-style background showing around the tree so the design doesn't feel cramped.
Step 5: Assess the sugar-style look
Take a moment to admire your handiwork.look at the front of your topper and you should see that lovely textured green sugar-style look peeking out around the silver Christmas tree metal patch. This textured finish is built into the Acrylic Based Beads, so no extra loose beads or crystals are needed. Use tweezers to gently nudge any components that might have shifted, you want the silver rhinestone chain even, the Christmas Tree Metal Patch centred, and that green background to pop!
Step 6: Connect the topper to the pen base
Time to attach your finished Christmas tree topper to the Yellow Beadable Pen Base. This yellow base gives a lovely contrast to the green topper and ties in with the warm, celebratory feel of the holidays.Before pressing firmly into place, glance at the pen from the front and the side to make sure it's straight and evenly aligned.
Step 7: Add the finishing touch, the green bow
Finally, let's add the Green Bow Decoration. Attach this to the back of your round topper, behind the main design.the bow adds extra volume and makes the pen feel more like a decorative gift. A rich green bow complements the bead colour perfectly and helps the silver Christmas tree sparkle even more! Take another look before pressing down firmly, make sure both sides of the bow are balanced and it supports the design without hiding any of the main elements, especially your Christmas Tree Metal Patch FS5692.
Final check
Since this project relied mainly on Round Double Side Nano Tape, there's no waiting for glue to dry!Once all your pieces are firmly in place, your Christmas beaded pen is ready. Before using it or giving it as a gift, always double-check the topper is straight, the green bow is secure, the silver rhinestone chain is snugly attached, the Christmas tree metal patch is centred, and there are no exposed, sharp chain ends.
tips for even better results
Measure the rhinestone chain precisely before cutting, if it's too short you'll end up with a gap. Handle the nano tape with clean, dry fingers for maximum stickiness.For me, keeping the weight of the topper balanced is the thing that matters most, since that's what keeps the pen comfortable to write with.
Frequently Asked Questions
what does sugar-style look actually mean
It's the textured finish of the Green Acrylic Based Beads used for the main part of the topper.it's purely a visual look, not a separate material like loose crystals.
will I need Sugar Crystal Diamonds or Sugar Beads Crystal
No, not for this design. The Green Acrylic Based Beads create that sugar bead effect on their own, so you can skip the loose crystals.
is jewellery glue required for this project
No, glue isn't needed! All the decorative bits, including the Christmas Tree Metal Patch FS5692, are held on with the Round Double Side Nano Tape.
can I use this topper for other things
Yeah, loads of stuff.keychains, badge reel toppers, bag charms, phone charms, zipper pulls, and ornament-style bead crafts all work with the same method.
Final Thoughts
Making this Christmas tree beaded pen is a fun, festive DIY project, and the nano tape really does make it quicker than the glue version. With Green Acrylic Based Beads, Round Double Side Nano Tape, Silver Rhinestone Chain, a Christmas Tree Metal Patch FS5692, a Green Bow Decoration, and a Yellow Beadable Pen Base, you can craft a charming piece that's perfect for a handmade gift, a craft fair sale, holiday party favours, or growing your small business range.Feel free to customise it by swapping the bow colour or bead type for your own unique Christmas pen designs!
