March 6th, 2010
Delivery is now free on all orders over £40 in value. For orders below this value the cost is a modest £1.75. Special delivery will cost you £5.50 and will ensure that your beads are sent on the day you order them as long as you get your order in before 1pm.
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March 5th, 2010
This spring’s big look is just that….BIG. All you need are some large round beads and ribbon to make this year’s most popular necklace style
Big Round Beads Necklace
Here is our version. We’ve got lots of lovely big beads to choose from. These are light acrylic in swirly pinks.
You need to push the ribbon through them with a bodkin or a piece of wire.
It took all of 10 minutes to make this easy jewellery kit.
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March 1st, 2010
We are adding to our range of gorgeous burnished silver beads. There are three hearts from 25mm through 40mm and a nice big flat oval bead.
Burnished silver oval bead
see left. It measures 46×28 mm.
It would be a good centre for a necklace with some tassels or beadstrings hanging underneath it.
we also have 12mm disc-beads and round-beads in the same finish to incorporate into your jewellery making projects.
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February 28th, 2010
We have added a new range of Charms in enammel and diamante finishes with matching bracelets and necklets to hange them on.
Charm Bracelet with Cherries & Cupcakes
As well as the more traditional hearts & horseshoes charms there are cupcakes, cherries, high heels, little dogs & handbags. giving you tons of choice. Make your charm bracelet unique by adding one or two of your own design using beads such as Swarovski crystal or cloissonne.
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February 8th, 2010
Rose Pandora Style Bracelet
It has to be the easiest way to make jewellery but don’t knock it, the simplicity of a Pandora style bead bracelet means that you can take it to bits and change the look in a heartbeat. Add a few extra beads or a different charm to the snake bracelet, or take off the beads and use them for a necklace for a couple of days.
For the bracelet pictured, I have made charms out of Venetian Glass hearts, and little silver plated lockets, to give a twist of originality to my jewellery making.
Many more Pandora style jewellery kits are to be found at Bluestreak Beads
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February 7th, 2010
What a perfect little pressie for someone on Valentine’s Day! A bead with the symbol for a hug on one side and a kiss on the other. It certainly won’t break the bank at only £4.99
Hug & Kiss Bead
The “Hug & Kiss Bead” is hand made of sterling silver, thread it on to a simple snake chain or a rubber bracelet with silver clasps, pop it into a box and hand it over on the most romantic day of the year. I reckon it would be a lovely present to give your Mum…..Ah.
Tags: pandora beads, sterling silver beads
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February 6th, 2010
Bored of making earrings? Got some spare beads to use up, a bit of jewellery making wire hanging around cluttering up your workbox. Here is a way to use them up and make something pretty and practical.
Tiara Hairband with beads
You will need a tiara band or you could use a narrow alice band if you have one.
Simply wrap the band with the jewellery wire adding the beads to the topside as you go.
I’ve used millifiore beads and various heart shaped beads for this one.
You can buy this beaded hairband kit here.
This was the idea of our cheekiest elf ~Â Thanks for the inspiration Ashlea x
Tags: beaded hairband, Beads, jewellery making, Tiara making
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January 27th, 2010
It’s all about the heart in the weeks before Valentine’s, so I make no apologies for posting about another shiny new heart bead.
Burnished Silver Heart Bead
This one is a big, fairly heavy pendant, 40mm wide and tall, (about one and a half inches), it is a puff heart bead that will look fabulous on a long chain or leather thong as a pendant. A slightly smaller version of the bead, at 30mm is also available. Both pendants are pictured left.
Make some bold jewellery for Valentine’s day with one of these gorgeous new pieces.
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January 24th, 2010
It’s only about 3 weeks to Valentine’s day, so for all you jewellery makers needing inspiration for your craft stalls, look no further than our fabulous selection of heart beads. From decorative cloisonne beads to Swarovski Crystal pendants there is a style of bead that is perfect for all types and designs of jewellery. So get busy with your jewellery making pliers and make some well earned profits for your craft business.
Glass Heart Beads
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December 10th, 2009
This really is a BIG bead, well more of a pendant really. . . . . .It is the stunning Swarovski Crystal heart in glorious Red Magma. It is a big item, 40mm across, perfect as a knock out pendant.
Red Magma swarovski Crystal Heart
We have hung it using a solid STS silver bail, designed specifically for swarovski pendants.
If you prefer someything a bit more discreet we have the entire range of Swarovski crystal hearts in stock from 10mm up.
Heart with silver bail
Tags: sterling silver beads, swarovski beads, Swarovski Crystal Beads, Swarovski crystal pendants
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