Hello Beautiful Beaders, Wirework is where a lot of jewellery designers start their creative journey. I’m no different and have found such satisfaction from making my own wirework hooks, loops and clasps over the years. It’s much easier than you might think. To get you started I’m going to teach you some simple but stylish […]
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Hello Beautiful Beaders, It’s been a while since I talked about my favourite subject in the whole wide world, so this week I thought I’d treat you to a Kumihimo catch up! As most of you know I heard about Kumihimo, the Japanese art of braiding, around 10 years ago and have been braiding like
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Hello Beautiful Beaders, This week finds me dreaming of fantastic beasts, from unique unicorns to mesmerising mermaids. The reason for these mythical musings is because I’ve been brainstorming with friends regarding upcoming birthday party ideas. I recently held a prince and princess crafting party for a group of five year olds, where I set up
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Hello Beautiful Beaders, Well I just couldn’t wait any longer to tell you more about my next Prumihimo based TV appearance, this Wednesday 23rd January, on Create and Craft TV. I’m going to be showing you how to use a fabulous kit that the creator of Prumihimo, Pru McRae, has designed. Over the years Pru
Hello Beautiful Christmas Party Beaders! Have you had your Christmas shenanigans yet? Perhaps you’ve got more than one (yikes!), or you’ve opted for a quiet drink with friends down the pub. It’s always a tricky one. Then there’s the outfit – what to wear? Dress? Trousers? Fashionably on-trend culottes?? And what about your hair? Up,
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Merry Christmas Beautiful Beaders! I know I’m a little premature but to be honest I can’t wait to get that wine-a-mulling and tinsel-a-trimming! Here at Riverside Towers we were just discussing what kind of Christmas trees we are all having in our homes this year. It made me wonder how the gentle fir tree came
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