Valentine's Day 2018

06/02/2018 0 Comment(s) Introduction to Beading for beginners, Tutorials and Mini-Makes, New from Beads Jar,

Valentine’s Day traditionally has been one of the most stressful days of the year besides Christmas and Easter, and where hundreds of men and women run to expensive shops to buy wristwatches, necklaces and other expensive items adorned with teddy bears, flowers and even the occasional love Heart balloon and are then thrown at each other to show how much you love them. To me, it’s too much.

 


I feel that simple gestures sometimes have the biggest effect – like creating a special piece by your own fair hands! Sometimes handcrafting a unique present for you loved one has more meaning then anything bought from expensive retailers.  So in the season of love and self-creating here is a small showcase of some designs that would be amazing for any Valentine’s Gift!

 

 


 

Valentines Bracelet

 

 

Inspired by Valentine’s Day, we have stunning Silver and rose quartz bracelet that embodies Valentine’s without being gaudy with hearts and streamers all over it. This simple creation has a variety of Pink blushes from its main gemstone beads, to the smaller embellishing Swarovski crystals creating this sparkling creation. This would definitely be perfect for women, due its ability of being able to be worn throughout the year, but still have its subtle nod to the romantic holiday

 

 

 

Learn to make this Valentine's Bracelet - Beads Jar YouTube Channel

 

 

Products used:

 

8mm faceted Rose Quartz rounds 

 

Light Rose Swarovski Crystal Bicones

 

2mm Unfinished round link chain

 

2" soft silver plated eyepins  

 

5mm silver plated jump rings 

 

4mm silver plated jump rings

 

 


 

Rose Quartz Valentine's Earrings

 

 

Completing this Rose Quartz set, our designers have created this amazing tear-drop shaped earring to ensure you have a chic and modern set for Valentine’s Day. Created from Rose Quartz and additional Swarovski crystals, this style has become extremely popular over the past few years for its subtle dramatics, but also it’s simple design and soft splashes of Colour – with the pinks and rose colours accenting beautifully against the steel silver. These would ensure that you are in the good books over Valentine’s Day!

 

 

 

 

Rose Quartz Valentine's Earrings - Beads Jar YouTube Channel

 

 

Products:

 

8mm faceted Rose Quartz rounds 

 

Light Rose Swarovski Crystal Bicones

 

 

Sterling Silver Heart Earwigs

 

Sterling Silver Calottes 

 

Beadalon silver beading wire 

 

Sterling Silver Jump Rings

 

 


 

Scarlet Crystal Earrings

 

If you’re looking for something with a little more vivid colour, then these luminous scarlet drop earrings will be a perfect match, with these faceted ruby toned tear drop beads woven together with a rich Gold Beadlon wire to create these chandelier style earrings. These earrings are simple to create, using a small amount of Tools and materials, but in the end create this stunning and effective set – perfect for that last minute Valentines present.

 

 

 

 

How to make these Scarlet Crystal Earrings - Beads Jar YouTube Channel

 

 

Products:

 

13mm Glass beads Red lustre faceted drops

 

Beadalon 19 satin gold 0.12”

 

Gold plated crimp beads

 

Gold filled fish hook earwire

 

Size 11 Miyuki Delicas, Silver Lined, Red Dyed

 

 

 


 

Peyote Crimson Bracelet                                                    

 

So our final design, I thought we would go for something bolder and a little more elaborate for the intermediate beader. This amazing Peyote stitched bracelet has a variety of Size 8 red toned Miyuki Delicas weaved together to make this attractive and charming “cuff” style bracelet. This design is versatile, allowing you to mix and match the beads and findings for your own patterns and creations – for example, you could use silver findings you could weave silver coloured beads into the design for a complimentary look.

 

 

 

 

How to make this Peyote Crimson Bracelet - Beads Jar YouTube Channel

 

 

Products used

 

Size 8 Delica Red Beads

 

Fireline Braided Bead Thread Crystal 4LB 15yrds 0.005"

 

Clasp (Alternative) Bright Silver Metal Heart Toggle Rope Bar Clasp 13mm PK6

 

 


 

We also have a brand new Valentine’s section on our website where we have handpicked Valentine themed beads, Seed beads, crystals and other findings and accessories to get you inspired by the most romantic holiday of the year. Included in the section is a selection of ready-made necklaces and earrings, perfect for those looking for complete gifts. Here is highlight of some of our fantastic pieces we have available!

 

 

 

Swarovski Red Coral PearlsCzech Infinity Beads, Lustre Lilac  |  Swarovski Xilion Bicone Crystals 

 

 

 

 

White Gold Plated Blue Heart Pendant  |  Silver Heart Shaped Photo Locket  |  Swarovski XIRIUS Amethyst Chatons

 

 

 

 

 

Silver Decorative Rose Detail Toggle Clasp  |  Rose Gold Vermeil Heart Ear Studs  |  Liberty of London Wilmslow Berry Ribbon

 

 


 

 

 

As always, if you have any designs that you've created that will help inspire others we always want to see them! Head over to our Facebook page and send over your photos and we will like and promote them on our page! We now have a brand new Instagram online and you can easily tag us @beadsjar or #beadsjar so we can share with the beading community and show off your amazing crafts! We will be posting more on there soon!

 

 

 

We are currently still running out 15% off your purchases with the offer code "TODAY15" Use this at the checkout for some extra savings! More offers will be coming, soon so keep your eyes peeled on our social media sites for some special deals

 

 

 

 (Customer Note: We have noticed that some customers are experiencing some issues when placing an order online while using this code. The code only applies to Customer accounts and not GUEST ones so please be aware! If you have any issues, please give us a call and one of the customer service advisors can walk it through or even place the order to get it all sorted!)

 

 

 

Have an amazing Valentine's Day!

 

 

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