If you’ve already purchased a copy of my Beaded Nutcracker ornament, or my rose beaded box, then you know I’ve been flummoxed by a beading mystery. In fact, you might have been puzzled by this one too! Well, I’m happy to bring you the news that I have now solved the mystery… A beading mystery……
I confess, last year’s resolution lapsed in the final three months. But there’s no reason not to try again! So, here we go, a round-up of my January 2019 beading patterns. I like to try and do this every month to help you all. What with social media, beading groups, magazines, etc, it can be…
Rewind back to a dark evening in October 2018… I opened my inbox to find an unexpected email from the lovely Melinda Barta. Much to my surprise, she was writing to ask if I would like to take part in the TOHO Challenge 2019… Well, that didn’t need much consideration. I’m always up for a…
Well, I’m discovering a problem with my beaded beads: what to do with them? Maybe you share this problem. So, I think it’s time to find a solution. What do you do with your stash of beaded beads? …Create beaded bead jewelry of course! Now, there are plenty of other creative ways you can use…
If you’re wondering how to make beaded beads, or whether you should try this, then ‘yes’ you should! So, let me tell you my top three reasons for loving beaded beads. Reason 1: Make Beaded Beads for a ‘Beading fix’ Are you one of those people who never seems to have enough time to fit…
Last week, I announced my personal challenge for 2019. Anyway, it occurred to me that, since I’m going to be creating 50 patterns on this topic this year, perhaps I should consider what are beaded beads? Do you know? How would you define a beaded bead if someone asked you? Well, I’m not sure if…
So, here we are: the start of another new year. Have you set yourself a resolution? Is there something you want to achieve in 2019? Well, I’m announcing my personal challenge here so all of you can help me to make sure I achieve it this year. I’m going to undertake a beaded bead pattern…
As we come to the end of another year, it’s time for another tradition. For the past few years, I’ve written a blog looking back on the past twelve months. So, here is your 2018 beading review… An unforgettable trend Who can cast their mind back to March 2018, or thereabouts? Do you remember the…
It’s that strange time between Christmas and New Year, when we get to look both to past and future. So, I’m going to be doing just that very soon. But for today, let’s look to the future. Specifically, to the Pantone Colour of the year for 2019. Now, you may have seen this announcement a…
So, as the big day approaches, have you covered all the bases? You’ve probably remembered the cards, gifts and food. But have you thought about your beaded Christmas jewellery? If you said ‘no’ to that, then I’m here to help… I just realised I needed a new beaded Christmas jewellery set to wear this year.…
