GemDuo Shimmer Earrings | Mini-Makes | Blog

[ad_1] Step 1 Cut approximately 20″ of monofilament and thread on the following beads – 1 x gemduo through the bottom hole, 1 x seed bead, 1 x gemduo through the top hole, 1 x seed bead, 1 x gemduo through the bottom hole. Move these to the centre of your monofilament cord. Step 2 Take the left side of the cord and thread through the top hole of the gemduo bead. Repeat on the right side. On the left, pick up 1 x seed bead and 1 x gemduo through the bottom hole.  On the right, pick up 1…

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Impress with the ImpressArt Personalising Collection | Blog

For those who aren’t in the know, ImpressArt is a personalisation collection. ImpressArt offers cutting edge stamps and tools so you are able to personalise soft metals yourself in the comfort of your own home. The company started off originally providing the personalisation enthusiasts with a collection that they can make at home without the need for the expensive engraving machines found in many businesses. The range then expanded, creating blanks and jewellery accessories with more and more tools to help with at-home jewellery & craft making. Create beautiful gifts for friends and family with the ImpressArt kits: we here…

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Inspired by The Great British Bake Off | Blog

[ad_1] We have recently had a huge order and re-stock of all your favourite FIMO clay! So if you are a FIMO fan then purchase some of our FIMO clay and get making today. FIMO is a spongey clay that comes in an assortment of different colours including mattes, metallics, pearlescents, translucents and glitters to create the desired effect you wish when making. The possibilities are endless with this innovative material. We ourselves got making with some of the new colour-ways creating some Great British Bake Off inspired jewellery pieces perfect for celebrating the most talked about competition within the…

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Make your own ‘Sprite’ using Swarovski beads | Blog

[ad_1] Kit Includes: Pom pom keyring Swarovski crystal bead mix Beading thread Instruction sheet You will also need: Scissors Needle A bead board or similar work surface To create your own ‘Sprite’ pick up one of our Beads Direct Swarovski Sprite Pom Pom Keyring Kits, using the instruction sheet provided you will be able to make the design shown on the box or purchase other beads, findings & materials to design your own completely different design. The possibilities are endless just use your imagination.  The Sprites come in a variety of…

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Halloween Headbands | Blog | beadsdirect.co.uk

[ad_1] These easy to make headbands are perfect for Halloween for both kids and adults to wear trick or treating or to school discos and parties. A half term treat for you to do with the kids. We made a unicorn and cat ears however you could make a bunny rabbit, devil horns, a witch hat. You could also make reindeer antlers for Christmas. Look out for our Christmas headbands coming soon! How to make: 1. Using wire create the shapes of ears you are wanting to achieve for your costume. You will need to make two of the same…

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Remember Remember the 11th of November | Blog

[ad_1] Step 1 You Will Need: The three FIMO colours makes 10 brooches – You may need to purchase more crystals if making more than 2 brooches.  1 x PC72 red FIMO. 1 x PC15 emerald green FIMO. 1 x PC24 black FIMO. 2 x F1062 gold brooch pins.  1 x AC1944 Swarovski Crystal Non Hotfix Handmade Fair Green. 1 x AC1943 Swarovski Crystal Non Hotfix Red Mix. 1 x AC832 Swarovski Crystal 4mm Jet F Xillion Flat Backs. 1 x W311 Fevi glue. See all FIMO  See all Swarovski crystal…

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White Lava and Semi Precious Bracelet | Blog

[ad_1] This type of bracelet has endless designs, colourway’s and styles for everyone making it the perfect idea to gift somebody for Christmas, Birthdays or any other event. The Lava beads make up the bracelet and contrast well with the stones but the semi-precious stones are what makes it and they can be personalised to the person you are gifting or maybe its for yourself. We have a large range of Semi-Precious stones in lots of different shapes, colours and styles. Choose three semi-precious stones all with different meanings and healing properties great for aiding with all sorts of energies and…

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Christmas ImpressArt Gift Ideas | Blog

[ad_1] ImpressArt offers cutting edge stamps and tools so you are able to personalise soft metals yourself in the comfort of your own home. The company started off originally providing the personalisation enthusiasts with a collection that they can make at home without the need for the expensive engraving machines found in many businesses. The range then expanded, creating blanks and jewellery accessories with more and more tools to help with at-home jewellery & craft making. With these four NEW kits you can create personalised decorations and gift tags for the festive season. Use the ImpressArt stamps and equipment to…

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Christmas Tree Earrings | Blog

[ad_1] Why not make yourself these fun festive earrings to jazz up any outfit. As a jewellery maker I have so many spare/left over beads from other designs, I decided to hunt through my stash to create these cute earrings. I found these beautiful swarovski bicones, pearls and Preciosa glass beads to play with and thought they would work well with creating sparkly Christmas Tree earrings.  How to make: 1. Cut approximately 50cm of copper craft wire 2. Thread on three beads to the center of the wire, now thread your wire back through two of the beads (not through…

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Design a Wreath Challenge | Blog

[ad_1] We are setting you all a challenge… As part of our 12 days of Christmas we are giving you the chance to win some gift vouchers. All you have to do is purchase one of our Grapevine wreaths and decorate it however you wish and send a photo of your design to us either through Facebook or directly to customers services – marketing@beadsdirect.co.uk we will then select a winner who will be rewarded a £50 gift voucher – How amazing, and to make it even better we will select two runners up who will each receive a £30 gift…

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