I have been beading for over fifteen years and my beadwork is bound up with my health. You will know this story if you have followed my blog before.
I started beading after becoming seriously ill and I have found the beadwork consistently therapeutic. Beading has also given me a creative outlet and I think this is a healthy thing for anyone. I have come to know a lot of other beaders and I realise that many of us are suffering from difficult health conditions.
So, although I wanted to write mostly about my beading adventures, I have also talked more personally. I think we can all support each other. Sometimes it is comforting just to know that you’re not the only one who is struggling. So, I’ve shared some of my struggles and doubts on here. Since I believe it’s important to speak out, I thought I had better start by setting an example!
I hope you enjoy reading about my general beading adventures in this part of the blog.
Remember the Beadflowers Advent event last year…? Well, that was so much fun that I’ve decided to do something similar for this year. So, with December fast approaching, it’s time to tell you all about the Beadflowers Christmas event for 2021… What is the Beadflowers Christmas event for 2021? No matter where in the world…
You may never have realised this, but when I create a new project, I always have a dilemma… Should I write it up, or just enjoy it for myself? Mostly, I make that decision on my own. But this time, I thought I would ask all of you. I am working on a new project…
I’m writing today to introduce you to my new line of simple beaded decorations or gifts for any occasion. What is this? Very simply, a beaded picture frame that you can use to display miniature beaded tapestries, or real photos. And the best bit? You can switch the photos in and out! So, a single…
I have a story to share with you today. A little while ago, Laura Cole, of Laura’s Beads in Florida, contacted me. She wanted to propose a rather brilliant idea. Designer and shop collaboration for an in person bead-along. I will elaborate on what that means in a second. But in case you don’t have time…
How would you like to win £50 to spend on the Beadflowers website or Etsy store? Well, all you have to do is enter my beaded Halloween lantern competition. Who is eligible to enter? Anyone who is enrolled on this beaded lanterns online class. If you’re already enrolled, you’re eligible already. If you’re not currently…
If you’re on my mailing list, you will probably already know about this. But in case you missed it, or you’re not yet on the list, I wanted to let you know about my new free beading courses. This is all part of the improvements I’ve been making over the past couple of months. So,…
Spring is a time for growth and renewal, right? Well, for me, this month has been a time to make a few improvements…a kind of growth and renewal exercise to benefit you, my loyal customers and followers. I’m reaching the culmination of this process. So, I can now proudly introduce…(drum roll please)…Beading with Katie. What…
Settle back and enjoy the story of how I made a rainbow cupcake beaded box… Then find out how you can make this too. A little story… One of the hardest questions people ask me is, ‘which is your favourite design?’ The truth is, I have a lot of favourites, but my cupcake beaded box…
I nearly said ‘addicts’ in that title, but I don’t intend to offend. So, let’s call ourselves ‘enthusiasts’ instead! Anyway, back to the real point of this blog…why am I launching the Rose Club? And what is it? Why am I launching the Rose Club? Well, as I run the business side of ‘Beadflowers’…
Have you made many of my beaded sweets and candies? If so, you’re going to be interested in this brilliant idea for displaying beaded sweets and candies. It is simple to make, and will draw a lot of admiration from any guests who see it. What is this idea for displaying beaded sweets? Well, it’s…
