Mother's Day 2018 - Part One

In honour of all the Mums, Step-Mums, Grandmas and all the other special ladies in your life out there, your special time of the year is almost here! As we steam through January and February, Mother’s Day is arriving in just a few short weeks and we thought we would help inspire some of your creations for those special presents for those special ones! This special day has been split between two packed blogs – one focusing on some of the special elements for your projects, with the other looking for in depth into some of the tutorials and design inspiration to ensure you find the perfect present for the unique and important someone!

Starting our Mother’s Day blog, why not look at what BeadsJar is all about? –Beads! Beads are perfect elements as there are thousands of Colour combinations, Shapes and sizes to allow you to match them to your giftee. Traditionally, Mother’s Day focuses on soft “feminine” colours such as peaches, purples and pinks so I thought this range of Toho Treasures, Miyukis, Swarovski Crystals and other beautiful beads would be a perfect match for your amazing Gold or Silver Findings. However you don't have to feel like following traditions - which I know many people don't! - there is a whole plethora of colours available to suit your Mums and Grandmothers out there so don't restrict yourselves and experiment with colour!

[L/R - Czech O Bead Amethyst AB, Miyuki Rainbow Grape, Toho Treasure Turquoise, Miyuki Duracoat Paris Pink, Miyuki Duracoat Crystal and Rose Gold Lined, Czech Minos Par Puca Lilac]

[T/B - Swarovski Crystal Pastel Rose and Swarovski Peach Pearl Beads]

If you’re someone who likes to add that extra level of personalisation to your gift ideas, we have you covered for that too! To add that meaningful and unique message for your Mother’s Day Bracelets, necklaces and other loomed projects we have an assortment of Alphabet beads in different shapes, colours, styles and materials for your own personal styles. We have a range of Acrylic beads in whites and blacks for some monochromatic designs which you can match with silvers, golds and Clear chains and wires to more vivid and colourful ones for that whimsical and child-like approach.

[L/R Mixed Round Acrylic Silver, Mixed Cube Coloured Acrylic, Acrylic Cubes Gold, Mix Colour Round Acrylic, Arcylic Cubes Silver]

We also have available some more traditional box shaped alphabet beads in a silver tone, for those looking for some simple and elegant looks to be matched with additional coloured beads, findings and charms. The silver cubes when linked together with a silver bracelet or necklace give a Pandora-eques feel, without the expensive price tag, giving the high-quality and personalised product that would be perfect for any Mum on Mother’s Day!

[Alphabet Letter "M" Metal Cube Bead , Alphabet Letter "U" Metal Cube Bead]

For that statement piece to go with your chosen matching bead, we have a huge range of metal Pendants and Charms for your jewellery and Mother’s Day projects. They come in a huge assortment of colours and materials from Silver, gold, Brass, Copper and black metal charms and available in an array of shapes from hearts, butterflies, flowers and even animals and people! Below you can find our pick of some of the most motherly inspired charms from a beautiful antique silver butterfly to our extremely popular Silver cut-out heart pendant. You should be able to find that perfect piece to match your gift ideas!

[L/R Sterling Silver Cut Out Butterfly, Antique Silver Butterful Charm, Tiffany Heart Pendant Sterling Silver, Antique Silver Little Girl, Antique Silver Little Boy, Silver Cut Out Heart ]

Next is out hand-picked selection of our Liberty of London ribbons, which’s smooth and subtle colours and beautifully elaborate and intricate floral and feminine designs for an eye-catching and expensive looking creation.  Liberty of London ribbons can be matched to a huge assortment of different findings, charms and beads to create some expensive and stunning designs.  Some of most popular variations and colours are our “Mitsu P” style ribbons which are a beautiful mix of purple and Grey hues to create this winding floral design to our striking “Pepper B” pink ribbons with its colour mix of bold colours and abstract patterning.  You can match these stunning ribbons with some silver or sterling silver findings such as our magnetic Clasps or Lobster claws, to create a simple but impressive Mother’s Day gift.

[L/R LoL Pepper L ,LoL Biad Mitsi P, LoL G Strawberry LoL Pink Pepper B, LoL Eloise X]

So that ends the first blog post for Mother's Day and I hope some of these special beads, trinkets and ribbons help you decide those last minute projects and how to tailor them for each of your giftees! As always, all the links for all the products and images mentioned can be found by clicking them to bring you to right pages!  If you want to comment on this blog I always love to see your replies and questions. Head over to our Facebook (@BeadsJar) or our Twitter (@BeadsJar or #Beadsjar) and talk to me! If you have any questions or anything you'd like to add for future blog ideas email me at [email protected] and I will happily discuss and you could be featured in a future post!

We shall see you shortly for Part 2!