HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 

Art work by Jane Gordon

A Walk In The Woods

It's autumn time. The leaves are falling from the trees and covering everything in  beautiful coppery layers of brown, amber, and russet red. 

Snow Drop Earrings

These earrings are so feminine and soft, almost fragile in essence.   They remind me of snowdrops.
A delicate snowy white pearl sits atop of the tiniest sparkly crystal.
They would a give a magical  twinkle to any Autumn/Winter outfit!  

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Welcome to my blog

Big *hello* and warm welcome to my third follower 'sammi_tenn'. Thanks for following my blog I hope you enjoy it :-) x

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Hooray and Welcome!

I would like to say a big *hello* and give a warm welcome to my first two followers!  Nice to meet you.
I  hope you enjoy the blog :-) x

Murano Mothers Day Bracelet

This post is a bit of a family collaboration.

I made the bracelet, 

Mum wears it,

and  Dad photographed it.

(With Mum styling the shots - obviously!) 

I used a Murano glass heart that has blues, purples and silvers all mottled through it in layers which give a lovely depth of colour. 

Here's a close up of the heart so you can see just how yummy it is....

They're Deco, Darling

Freshwater pearls with glass beads and tiny Swarovski crystals

These earrings remind me of Art Deco style, (for some reason!) so I've called them my 'Deco Darling' earrings!
All  one needs now is a flapper style dress, long gloves and cocktails at Claridges!!
Fabulous dahrling!

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It's a new look for The Need To Bead Blog

Today has seen a little bit of a makeover for the blog.
We've gone 'vintage' style darlings!

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How To Make Earrings

 'Love to Shine' Earrings 

For this project you will need:

2 Head pins  - Silver plated or sterling silver it's up to you.
2 Ear wires - '' ''
2 Swarovski crystals size 8mm in colour 'Crystal AB'
4 Swarovski crystals size 6mm in colour ' Crystal AB'
2 Swarovski crystals size 4mm in colour 'Crystal AB'

Tools:
Round nose pliers

Chain nose pliers 
Wire cutters
Ruler
Safety glasses (Don't stick metal items into electric sockets, jump off high buildings or put your cat in the microwave either!)

Autumnal Sparkle

Light Colordao Topaz

Swarovski crystals in 'Light Colorado Topaz' - Gorgeous!

Chic Or Unique?

Eclectic glass lampwork creation!

I can't decide if this necklace is funky and chic or just a little bit 'unique'!?

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