Bloom

Inspired by "the bibs" here is my version - not quite a bib though - I love it all the same :)

I think this one is destined to be a class at Mad Monnies in September....

I just came across this website - beads baubles and jewels

they have a huge range of tutorials and articles about techniques for all types of beading.Well worth an extended look - you do have to join up though :) ( joining is free)

Peyote Bezel

Just found this fantastic tutorial for a peyote bezel around a rivoli....stunning.

Will put this on my to-do list :)

Find it here.

More projects/tutorials

Just found a link to more free tutorials at Marilyn Gardiner Design.

Some very good chainmail earring projects - perfect for a beginner and some simple beadwork projects as well - very nice website, well set out and easy to understand - I recommend you take a look :)

Mini handbags

Many of those of you who have known me for a while know I am a bit obsessed with handbags......

I have now decided to offer the tutorial on how to make your very own mini handbags to use as phone charms, pendants, dangles for bookmarks, and I even have made a heap of them and added them to a charm bracelet.

Once you get started on these, I am sure you will be addicted!!!

Eclectic electric tutorial

This tutorial uses quite a few different techniques including wire wrapping for the toggle and forming aluminium wire into these stunning heart links :)

Let me know what you think :)

Freebie!!

As promise, here is the freebie tutorial of a wonderful snakeskin bracelet.

This is a beginners project, but even if you have been beading for a while you'll want to make one too!!

It is made of miyuki cubes and is even count peyote.
Please let me knowif youhave made one :)

I'd love to see the pictures :)