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.
Well, it’s just over a month since I launched the tutu beaded box tutorial as a fundraiser for the Ukraine DEC appeal. So, it feels like time for an update, don’t you think…? (If you have no idea what I’m talking about here, then everything is explained at this link. So, check that out to…
Like many of you, I have found it heart-breaking to be watching images of the war in Ukraine. So, I decided that, rather than sitting around feeling helpless, I would try and do something. I know I can’t stop the war, but I can support those who are there on the ground, offering aid to…
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been sharing news of how my beading websites are going to be undergoing some changes this year. As you know, I’m closing the portion of my bead shop that sells physical items. (They are selling fast, so if you haven’t checked this out yet, follow this link). Well,…
Back at the end of 2021, I hinted that I would be making a few changes this year. So, here is the first big change. My bead shop closing down on the Beadflowers website. Now, don’t panic – I’m only talking about the stuff that I ship. So, that is beads and beading supplies, books…
New for 2022! How would you like to get 20% off any of my online beading classes…any of the time? Well, my new referrals scheme offers you just that…discounts on online beading classes for you and all your beading buddies. The discounts can be used on any class and have no expiry date. So, how…
Well, here we are, almost at the end of another year. A time to reflect, and a time to look forward. So, what are my 2022 beading plans? (Just to be clear, that is plans for the year 2022, not 2022 different projects…!) Thank you for your support in 2021 I said this is a…
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…
