Riverside Bead Box #73 – Montee Bauble Net & Gnoman Snowman

Monthly Beading Subscription Box UK

Bring beautiful handmade sparkle to your Christmas celebrations with Riverside Bead Box #73 – Montee Bauble Net.

This month’s festive Bead Box features a stunning beaded Christmas bauble net, designed in collaboration with our talented tutor Sue Stallard.

Using delicate silver seed beads, sparkling crystal Montees and elegant crystal drops, you’ll create a beautiful beaded net designed to drape over a Christmas bauble.

But that’s not all! We’re also launching our exclusive new Gnoman the Snowman, a charming festive character created using our popular Riverside Sparkle Spacers.

With two lovely seasonal projects to enjoy and extra festive beads for subscribers, this box is packed with Christmas creativity.

🎄 This Month’s Main Project – Montee Bauble Net

Create a beautiful beaded Christmas decoration with this elegant bauble netting project.

The design combines traditional bead weaving with sparkling crystal details to create a decorative net that sits over a 60mm Christmas bauble.

The finished decoration is perfect for adding handmade sparkle to your Christmas tree, giving as a thoughtful gift or creating a treasured decoration to enjoy year after year.

What’s Included in Your Bauble Net Project?

• 7g silver size 10/11 seed beads
• 24 x 4mm crystal Montees
• 4 x top-drilled crystal drops
• Printed step-by-step instructions
• Exclusive project designed with Sue Stallard

Please note: Beading thread, needle and 60mm Christmas bauble are not included.

⛄ BONUS PROJECT – Meet Gnoman the Snowman!

We’re delighted to introduce Gnoman the Snowman, our brand-new festive beaded character!

This adorable little snowman gnome is created using a selection of our exclusive Riverside Sparkle Spacers, combined with a white pearlised bead and tiny black cube bead.

Our Sparkle Spacers are wonderfully versatile, and this project shows how you can combine different sizes to create something completely different.

Gnoman is a fun seasonal make that’s perfect for Christmas decorations, festive charms and handmade gifts.

He’s also a lovely introduction to creating beaded characters using different bead shapes and sizes.

🎁 Exclusive Subscriber Bonus – Festive Beads

We love adding a little something extra for our Bead Box members!

This month, subscribers receive a bonus selection of festive beads in a handy storage pot.

Perfect for adding to your bead collection, experimenting with your own Christmas designs or creating extra festive jewellery and decorations.

The reusable storage pot is also ideal for keeping small beads and findings neatly organised.

It’s our way of saying thank you for being part of the Riverside Beads community.

💎 Techniques You’ll Explore

Riverside Bead Box #73 gives you the opportunity to explore two different creative techniques.

Bead Weaving and Bauble Netting

Learn how to combine seed beads and crystal Montees to create a delicate decorative net. Discover how bead placement and repeating patterns create a beautiful three-dimensional design.

Beaded Character Making

Use our Riverside Sparkle Spacers to build a charming snowman gnome. Explore how different bead sizes, shapes and finishes work together to create decorative characters.

These are useful skills you can bring into future jewellery-making and seasonal craft projects.

💛 Join the Riverside Bead Box Subscription

Love discovering new beads and creative projects?

Our Riverside Bead Box subscription costs just £20 per month, giving you a brand-new beading project to look forward to every month.

Each box is carefully designed and curated by Donna McKean Smith and the Riverside Beads team, often working alongside our wonderful guest tutors.

Subscriber Benefits

• A new exclusive beading project every month
• Step-by-step printed instructions
• Exclusive members’ tutorials
• A monthly bonus gift
• 10% off Riverside Beads purchases online and in-store
• Access to our friendly Bead Box community
• Priority for our monthly Beads & Banter sessions
• Opportunities to explore new beads and techniques
• No sign-up or cancellation fees

Your first subscription box arrives in the month following sign-up, and you can cancel at any time.

🛍️ Prefer a One-Off Bead Box?

Not ready to subscribe?

Riverside Bead Box #73 is also available as a one-off purchase, while stocks last.

It’s a lovely way to try one of our exclusive projects before deciding whether to become a monthly member.

✨ Who Is This Bead Box Suitable For?

This festive beading kit is ideal for:

• Beaders who enjoy detailed seed bead projects
• Jewellery makers looking to try bauble netting
• Crafters who love handmade Christmas decorations
• Anyone interested in learning new bead weaving techniques
• Experienced beaders looking for a relaxing seasonal project
• Creative gift makers and Christmas craft enthusiasts

Some previous bead weaving experience will be helpful for the Montee Bauble Net project.

🛠️ Recommended Tools

To get the most from your projects, we recommend having a basic beading toolkit:

• Round nose, flat nose and chain nose pliers & cutting pliers
• Beading mat
• Beading thread (Nymo, KO or Wildfire)
• Beading needles
• Jewellery glue (E6000 or Hypo Cement)

Subscribers also receive exclusive offers on essential tools and supplies.

Why Choose Riverside Beads?

Riverside Beads is a family-run bead and jewellery-making shop based in Market Deeping, near Peterborough.

With over 20 years of teaching experience, Donna and the Riverside team love helping customers discover new techniques, develop their skills and enjoy the wonderful world of beading.

Our Bead Boxes bring that same creativity, expert guidance and friendly community spirit into your home.

Make Christmas sparkle with Riverside Bead Box #73 – create your Montee Bauble Net, meet Gnoman the Snowman and enjoy another wonderful month of beading!