Friday 25 February 2011

Shade of Grey Bracelet





The beautiful rose bead is a creation by the very talented polymer clay artist Elise Canning. 
It is so delicate and beautiful.  There is even a tiny Swarovski crystal in the centre of the petals.




I just love the pretty clasp ...


... it seems a shame to hide it at the back of the wrist!




Friday 18 February 2011

My Beading Diary






The long awaited update on my first attempt at a magazine project! 

My first attempt at using size fifteen beads. (The absolute terror...) 


Oh my, oh my, size 15's are sooo fiddly!!


This is a present for my Mum who enjoys reading this blog. 
(At least I hope she enjoys reading this blog...!)


 So I'm sorry Mother but NO PEEKING!  


(I have put all the pics of my progress after the break...) 



Tuesday 15 February 2011

Bead Radar - Free Delivery

Beads Direct are offering free U.K delivery for the next three days.
There is no minimum order.

(First class regular delivery only - usually costs  £2.29) 

Use code :  62FD 
at the online checkout. 

Offer ends midnight on Friday 18th Feb. 


Delivery is prompt and well packaged.
They wrap your beads in tissue paper, which is a nice touch.

What better excuse to treat yourself to a little beady present!

 

Bead Radar - Sterling Silver Sale

Boxes and Busts are offering 30% off their sterling silver chains.
They will not be continuing to sell sterling silver chains and so are 
selling off all remaining stock. 
First come, first served until supplies sell out. 

They are also doing a special deal a day, where they discount a certain item for one day only.

Today there is a deal on white glass pearls.

I have ordered from Boxes and Busts before and they are really helpful and friendly. 

Visit their website 


for more details, and to bag yourself a bargain! 


Monday 14 February 2011

Wednesday 9 February 2011

Inspire Me



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I think these beads are pretty fabulous.  
They shine so many different colours 
from green to navy blue to purple and brown. 
Peacock colours, with an added drizzle of gold! 

Peacocks are really influencing everything right now.
From Mac make up and their  'Peacocky' collection 
to L.A's lovely  nubar nail polish - shade 'peacock feathers'.





Tuesday 8 February 2011

Rose Bud Beads


With Valentines day approaching fast I thought I'd share these pretty rose bud beads with you.


I bought them from Beads Unlimited, along with all the rest of the goodies in my on-line
sales spending spree.

I couldn't resist buying them for a project I have in mind.

Wednesday 2 February 2011