And The Winner Is.... {The July Giveaway}

Hello! Earlier in the month, I happily announced that my new etsy store - Obstinate Pursuit - was sponsoring the July Giveaway with a copy of my first tutorial 'The Star Flower Bracelet' and everything that you would need to make your own version of the bracelet.

 

I was overwhelmed by all of the support and would like to thank everyone for their lovely comments about the tutorial and the store! However, there can only be one winner.....

..... and that winner, as chosen by Random.Org, is Janice F! Congratulations Janice! I'll be in touch soon! 

The July Giveaway Has Arrived!

Wow. I have finally taken the plunge and opened my own little etsy store, Obstinate Pursuit. It's been a long, long time coming! In celebration, I'm sponsoring this month's giveaway - and giving you a little preview of a bracelet tutorial that will be available for sale in the shop this weekend.*

Leave a comment on this post before 12 Noon (GMT) on the 30th July and I'll choose one winner at random to receive a copy of the tutorial and all of the materials that you need to make a bracelet - including Miyuki Seed Beads and Swarovski Pearls. I'll announce the winner on the 31st July.

* And, just in case you're wondering. It's not available at the moment, because I still haven't chosen a name. So, if you'd like an extra chance to win the tutorial, please visit me at Obstinate Pursuit and leave me a name suggestion! If I choose your suggestion, I'll send you a copy of the tutorial too!

Clair x

Blue Bead Challenge

So, I've been thinking about how to start tackling my bead stash. I'm a seed bead lover at heart, so in some ways, although I have a large selection of beads to choose from whenever I want to start a new project, my stash doesn't take up a huge amount of room in the house. And, so, I never feel guilty about buying more beads and stashing them away until I have time to sit down and create.

But....my bead box is starting to get a little full and before I know it I won't be able to fit the lid on. I had best start teackling my bead stash!

Yesterday, I decided that I'd like a summer necklace that will work well with my summer 'uniforms' of navy, linen trousers and a white shirt, or jeans, tank top and jacket.

I had a good old rummage in my bead box and came up with two tubes of seed beads in aqua/teal and fourteen teal glass beads left over from my Wire Wrapped Daisy Bracelet Tutorial.

I'll be back at the end of the month to show you what I've made. The challenge is on!

Let Me Ask You A Question...

Having begged to contribute to Tackle That Bead Stash after the lovely Sarah featured my Bead & Button Bracelet Tutorial, I thought that I should probably pop by and introduce myself to all of our wonderful followers.

Beading was actually one of the first crafts that I fell in love with but, although I've technically been beading and making jewellery for several years, I still think of myself as a beginner. I must confess that I still haven't learnt Peyote Stitch. (Shock!)

Unfortunately, I've fallen in love with so many other crafts - and there's only so much time in the day to dedicate to beading. But, as I've become more patient with my crafts and no longer expect finished projects to appear in one sitting, I'm keen to return to my first crafty love.

Iridescence: Netted Necklace by Clair Rigby

I'm hoping that the beginner level projects and tutorials I'm planning won't put off any seasoned beaders and jewellery makers who happen to read our lovely blog and that maybe, just maybe you'll all leave me a comment telling me what kind of tutorials you'd be most interested in seeing. It will help me, as the newest newbie, immensely.

In the meantime, you can find me (and some of my previous jewellery tutorials) over on my own blog Obstinate Pursuit. Just don't expect me to stick to the subject!

Welcome to Clair!

I am really pleased to announce that we have another new member to OTTBS, the 2nd this week! Welcome to Clair from the Obstinate Pursuit blog who is the designer of the beautiful bead and button bracelet that I linked to yesterday. We are really glad to have you here and can't wait to see your stashbusting projects.