Red And Ranch-ey!

I've made this necklace 14 inches long  so it sits closely to the base of the neck. 

I have no idea why but as I was making it I had the wild west in mind 

so I've called it my saloon girl necklace - 

even though it doesn't really have all that much to do with the wild west! 

Goodies!

I unwrapped my bumper goody bag and all I can say is 'WOW'! 

I haven't even photographed everything because it was just packed to the brim

with beautiful glass beads, strings of semi-precious tied in red ribbon, 

and at the bottom of the bag was a little surprise in a gift box: 

A beautiful glass pendant. 


I really wish I knew what the semi precious selection are, they look so pretty
it would be great to know what I'm actually using in a piece. 


As you can see the bag contained so many lovelies that I'm going to be kept busy 
for quite a while to come! 

Bead Radar - GJ Beads Discount Code

Enter this web store coupon code at the on-line checkout 
to receive a 10% discount on all your web orders 


5MU-92J-8CX


Valid until 21/07/11 


www.gjbeads.co.uk

Bead Radar - Beads Unlimited Discount Code

For a limited time only Beads Unlimited are offering 20% off 

their range of Czech rocailles when you enter this promotional code 

at the on-line checkout: 

MS1106D 

Offer valid until midnight Sunday 26th June 2011 

Or while stocks last. 

One offer per customer.

www.beadsunlimited.co.uk

P.S 

I spy a new follower - welcome! 

Indian Influences

I've been looking at lots of  Indian websites recently and admiring the fantastic jewellery. 

I love the idea of wearing lots of bangles, and lots of jewels come to that matter! 

I might not be in the position to be splashing out on rubies and gemstones at the moment, 

but I figured I could make something inspired by that idea! 

So out came my tube of Beads Direct Autumn bead mix full of golds, ruby reds

and champagne coloured beads - just perfect for the glamorous project I had in mind.  

I finished the three strand bracelet with antique brass tone findings and a  rustic brown 

glass heart flecked with speckles of gold.

My cat had a great time playing with not one strand of beading wire but THREE 

whilst I was making it.

Cat heaven!

Unfortunately I didn't manage to get any pics of her cute antics as I was desperately trying to stop all the tiny beads from flying off all over the place! 

P.S 

I'd like to say a quick hello to Danielle. Thanks for following my blog.  

- I couldn't see a link over to yours other wise I would have come over for a visit.

It's always great to connect with a fellow bead addict. 

For one thing it makes you feel so much less guilty about flexing the plastic to buy even MORE beads!!

:-) 

Scribbling In The Margins

Thinking school girl crushes, 

blue sky staring,

day time dreaming

scribbling love notes

in the margins. 

Bead Radar - Purple Moon Beads Special Web Offer

Purple moon beads are giving away 

a free strand of glass chips

with every order over £5 

placed on-line before 31st July 2011.

They have 'buckets full of new beads' and being based on the Isle of Wight 

if you forget your pliers for holiday beading - you can borrow theirs free of charge! 

www.purplemoon-beads.co.uk

I have only just heard of this company so I took a trip over to their website

and it's full of lovely lovely things! 

I have fallen in love with these pretty felt flowers: 

Spending over £5 there isn't going to be a problem! 

* Images taken from the Purple moon beads website. 

I hope that's o.k.

Bead Radar - Creative Bead Craft Discount Code

Quote

BEADJUNE11 


for 10% off


Offer ends 30 June 2011.
One offer per customer,
 not to be used in conjunction with any other offers.


www.creativebeadcraft.co.uk

My Beading Diary - Woo Hoo!!

My bumper bead bag from Beads Direct has arrived today.

I have never won anything before so I am extremely (read 'ridiculously') excited.  

I was really suprised, shocked and pleased to be one of the winners!

Thank you to the people who wrote nice comments and 'liked' it over at Facebook 

( I don't have an account to reply over there ) and a really large 'THANK YOU' 

to Beads Direct for this amazing prize. 

I can't wait to get unwrapping! 

My Beading Diary - St. Petersburg Chain Necklace

My first attempt at making a 'V' shape in St. Petersburg chain.
I'm pleased with the way it turned out - just don't ask me how I did it, or to do it again !!

Bead Radar / Welcome To My Beading Blog

Beads and Beyond Magazine 
have a subscription offer running at the moment where you get a free 
lower case alphabet punch set, 
by The Bead Smith, worth £17 when you subscribe. 


They also have an on-line readers gallery where you can upload pics
of your designs for the chance to win a £10 Beads Unlimited voucher. 


Why not send an email with pics to their 'inbox' feature.
The 'star' email wins a £50 goody bag AND a £50 Beads Unlimited  voucher (nice!) 
and the others printed win a £25 voucher.


See their website for more details:


www.beadsandbeyondmagazine.com




Also I'd like to send a  warm welcome to The Need To Bead's  
latest  follower - Purple Angela! 


Thanks for following my blog, I hope you enjoy it :-) 
(I couldn't see a link to yours - otherwise I would
 have popped over for a visit by now!).


As a nice round up to the post here's a Beads Unlimited Discount  Code for you all: 


BB1107 


To receive 20% off their steam punk charms 
New customers also receive a further 10% off the rest of your order.


Offer ends July 17th.
One offer per customer
Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers.


www.beadsunlimited.co.uk