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Christmas is Coming Part 1

Sarah 30/11/2021 0

We can hear the distant sound of sleigh bells and its got our creative juices flowing. We’ve come up with some simple design ideas to get you started for the festive season. We’ve also added new products and created new kits for you to make at home on the run up to Christmas. These candy cane earrings are easy to make, using head-pins and ear-wires To get started thread your choice of seed bead (we’ve chosen size 8/0 Miyuki rocailles in silver lined red and crystal for the red and white stripe ...

Halloween Design Ideas and Competition

Sarah 27/10/2021 0

The spookiest time of the year is almost here and we’ve been crafting away to give you all some design ideas to keep you and the little ghouls going throughout the festivities. These easy to make hematite skull drop earrings are a great choice to make for anyone new to beading. What you need to make the pair are 14 x 4mm jump rings, unfinished silver chain (any chain will do but these are using silver round links) at 3 staggered lengths, 6 head pins and your choice of hematite skulls. We are als...

Sea Glass Hunting - A Diary

Sarah 13/09/2021 0

This week I took my Mum, niece and nephew to Seaham for a few days. It was our first official adventure after lockdown and to say that we were ready for it would be an understatement.For those of you who follow us on social media you’ll know that I make a fair few of these trips in order to stock up on the sea glass that you can purchase here from Beads Jar. (green mix and multicolour mix)I’ve been beach combing around the East coast for about 6 years; since I discovered that not only is this ar...

Back to School Beading Blog

Sarah 31/08/2021 0

Its the time of year when all the young folks (and those young at Heart) return to school, college and university. Our own kids return this week and next and are leaving us feeling a bit bereft. We’ve loved having them running about creating lots of crafty bits and bobs in the background. Together though, we’ve thought of some cracking back to school ideas, essential beading and craft accessories and reward ideas. Want to personalise your little ones pencil cases, lunch boxes and apparel? Our a...

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