A beginner friendly seed bead tutorial to make a striking seed bead linked bracelet. This easy tutorial is perfect for those looking to make easy seed bead bracelets and for those looking for inspiration on how to use their stash of seed beads. This bracelet needs size 8 seed beads, jump rings and a clasp. So, grab your beads and pliers let's get making.
A beginner friendly brick stitch tutorial to make and evil eye bracelet. This easy to follow, free tutorial comes with a pdf pattern and video to show all the steps needed to make your very own evil eye bracelet. This tutorial could be easily adapted to make a necklace or earrings too.
A step by step PDF download tutorial showing how to make this daisy chain inspired bead weaving bracelet. This daisy chain bracelet tutorial comes in two forms - clear, step by step photos with written instructions and an instructional video showing all the Beadweaving steps needed to complete your bracelet. This all means that regardless of your learning style and skill level this tutorial is easy to follow. This tutorial used pinch beads with faceted beads and size 11 seed beads.
It seems an age since I last wrote a blog post. In all honesty I haven't had much new to show as I ended up making more Leopard print jewellery for my Etsy shop and I don't want to get too boring by showing the same thing over and over. I always underestimate how long... Continue Reading →
Towards the end of last year my Dad asked if I would like a craft magazine subscription for my birthday. A present that drops through my door once a month - yes please! I chose a magazine called Bead and Jewellery and my first issue arrived at the start of February. A few days later... Continue Reading →
We are well into the school summer holidays so crafting is a little slower than normal but I have been itching to use the new pip beads I bought in my local bead shop. They are lovely and unlike anything I have used before. Think squashed apple pips with a hole in the pointy end!... Continue Reading →
I'm back! I had a little (unintentional) blog break, ie, I haven't had much time to make anything. I've been popping on to catch up on what everyone else has been up to but getting the kids ready for back to school has been a bit of a marathon (if I see another name label... Continue Reading →
It was my wedding anniversary recently (you may like to see the card I made here https://hannahbananacrafts.wordpress.com/2015/08/04/love-birds/) My darling husband bought me a voucher for Hobby Craft. He is unfailingly patient with my crafting. At times my dining room is literally overflowing with craft projects I've started then had to leave for another day, then... Continue Reading →
Well, what a naughty blogger! I was so excited to set my blog up and I haven't written for weeks. I have however been busy making jewellery so thought I'd show some of my work today. Firstly, a charm bracelet I made for myself. I have a charm for each member of my family-... Continue Reading →
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