June Moodboard Weekly Update 3

Four more gorgeous submissions to share with you today and it seems rings were very popular this week ;)

Dee made two items, this fabulous ring...



...and a matching bracelet made with flat spiral weave...



Mandy made this stunning bubble ring made with drop beads...



And Catherine made a beautiful ring using a rivoli, cylinder beads and drops...


There's still a few days left if you want to join in with the moodboard this month and be in with a chance to win Sarah's gorgeous kit. Please see the original post for details on how to take part.

June Moodboard Weekly Update 1

Hello fellow bead addicts! Just a quick update to show you the submissions we've had for the June moodboard so far...

Carol made this pretty flower pendant using metallic silver seed beads and miracle beads...



Lesley made a gorgeous bracelet using size 8 seed beads, thonging and a silver bead...



And Liz (that's me!) made this ring using a felt cabochon embroidered with delicas and seed beads...


Want to join in with us and be in with a chance to win Sarah's gorgeous Chrysanthemum earrings kit? Then see the original post here for details and get beading with your blues and silvers!

7th Goal (Liz)

Browsing through my box of blues I found this tube of twisted hex beads, which I've had for what seems like forever! They're the most gorgeous shade of blue with flashes of colour (Miyuki metallic blue iris shade 452 in case anyone is interested) and I've taken them out of my stash loads of times, wondering how I could put them to use.


But like bugle beads I'm a bit nervous about using them, worried that the edges will slice through the thread and also that the finished piece will be too scratchy as they're not the smoothest of beads. Today I've had an idea that hopefully will solve both of these dilemmas. In fact I couldn't wait to start and I'm already half way through!

1st May Goal Picture & The Promise of Things to Come - Sarah

You'll note that I titled this post the 1st picture of May and not just the 1st completed goal. That's because I have been feverishly beading birthday presents and swap gifts which are all super-secret and it's been really hard to note post here and show you what I've made and used from my stash!

This is my most recent stash busting project, I have a hoard of delica beads that I have not used for ages and I thought it was about time that I did, they are far too beautiful to languish in my bead box, only o be taken out to be admired on occasion. I have been on a nature kick lately and started making tiny butterfly pendants in 1 colour of size 11's but thought how pretty several shades would be. I also had a few problems with the holes of the 11's filling with thread, so the delica's are perfect for this project. So here I have a beautiful pendant which I have called Blue Jeans Butterfly to remind me that Summer is just around the corner.

The birthday gifts are being delivered tomorrow, so I can update you on them then.