Shine Online Issue 21 | January 2016
STUNNING SOUTACHE Make your own Night Owl Necklace
by Anne Waller
PANTONE FOR 2016 Discover this years favourites
BRAND NEW KITS Calendar kits NOW AVAILABLE
NEW TOHO 'AIKO BEAD' CUFFS Exclusively designed for Beads Direct
FREE Sweet Drop Necklace Kit PAGE 13
FREE TUTORIALS, DOWNLOADS AND DESIGN IDEAS!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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We're so excited to be starting a whole new year of jewellery making with you! Whether you're planning to sell your designs, start a new crafty hobby or finally organise that bead stash, we're sure you're excited to begin 2016 as well.
New Year Glamour Start your year with new designs
Show us your style! This issue is all about inspiring you to try something different and tell you all about the latest trends for 2016. If you're looking for a project to start today, you can find two brilliant, FREE tutorials including the amazing 'Soutache Night Owl Necklace' featured on the front page!
We take a look at your latest makes
Free Design Tutorial Plus, a fabulous Soutache creation
Pantone Colour Report Rose Quartz and Serenity
Official Beads Direct Calendar Designer Jewellery for the year ahead
We'd love to hear what your plans are for the next few months and if you'd like us to feature any new designs, techniques or styles to inspire and help you in the future. Remember to share your beady creations with us on Facebook and Instagram (you can use the social links below)!
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See you next month! - The Beads Direct Team x
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See something you love? Click on it to find out more!
STOCK UP YOUR SUPPLIES Remember to replenish your findings, cord and other essential materials for your new year of jewellery making!
Show us your favourite BD materials and share designs with brilliant beaders! Keep in touch!
YOUR NEW YEAR LOOK MIX YOUR CORDS, EMBELLISH YOUR LEATHER AND MAKE A FRESH NEW START Our new selection of delicate feather charms are perfect for making into statement earrings or adding to a colourful handbag charm. SEE ALL FEATHER CHARMS
These brilliant real leather cords are embellished with clear Swarovski crystals.
Why not try making a sparkling leather wrap bracelet and finishing with a magnetic clasp?
SEE ALL SWAROVSKI LEATHER CORD If you're looking for smaller charms for bracelets or earrings, there are plenty of pretty Sterling Silver charms to choose from! Why not try adding to your charm and attach a small coloured bead on a Sterling headpin? SEE ALL STERLING SILVER CHARMS
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This Sterling Silver earring jacket holds three 7mm 2088 Swarovski flat back crystals. Simply add a drop of glue to the three settings and place a pretty crystal into each. Combine these ear jackets with one of these cute shape studs!
STERLING EARRINGS
SEE ALL 2088 SWAROVSKI FLAT BACKS
Try personalising your jewellery with these delicate little silver or Swarovski charms; perfect for linking to earrings.
See something you love? Click on it to find out more!
SEE ALL STERLING SILVER EARRINGS Earring jackets or swing back earrings are so easy to add to your favourite stud earrings! We love these Sterling Silver shaped earrings!
There are so many new earring trends to choose from for your new year look! We love these pearl back earrings. Try wearing as a pair or as a feature earring on one side!
Pick your favourite colour HERE
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Let's Be Social With Leah... We love to see your jewellery designs and hear what you have been up to. We'd love to see your makes - send an email to leah@beadsdirect.co.uk with your photos attached. You could win a Beads Direct voucher!
A crocheted wire necklace with Swarovski crystal & pearl beads - Annie Bowler Stunning necklace. Well done Annie you are a winner of a £10 Beads Direct voucher for sharing your design with us Xx
I thought I would share one of my new makes, I've called Seraphinia as she is made out of Seraphinite. A gemstone I’ve recently discovered. I hope you like it. Xxx – Leanna Benji This necklace is stunning Leanna, the gemstone is so beautiful Xx
Hi, I've made this as a gift for the 'art from the heart challange' ive never made anything like before i hope you like it - Karen Townley Karen this design is beautiful, you, thank you very much for sharing this with us. Good luck with the 'Art From The Heart' challenge. This is one of my latest makes. A friend of mine wished to have a cluster necklace in different brown tones custom-made for her and she really loved the result - Maria Cutajar Church Fabulous cluster necklace Xx
Congratulations you have won a £15 Beads Direct voucher to spend with us for winning our 'Lets Be Social' competition Xx
See this on your make and you've won a £10 voucher!
See this on your make and you've won a £5 voucher!
My first necklace commission by a friend "beads and colourful" - Caroline Hodge This looks great Caroline, thank you for sharing your first commission necklace design with us Xx
This is my newest statement necklace and it could only have one name "Frozen" – Lyn Etherington Striking necklace, the name is great too :) Xx
Here are two of my large Snowflake Pendants made for my two daughter in law christmas presents. I used Peridot, Amethyst, 0.25 Green, Silver Plated, Purple, Rose Gold Coloured Wire.I hope that everyone has a wonderful Christmas and a Fabulous New Year xxxxx – Wendy Wray Lovely pendants, I'm sure your daughter in laws will love their Christmas presents. Merry Christmas Xx
See this on your make and you've won a £15 voucher!
This is my Love Entwined tree of life pendant with freshwater pearls. The pearls wrap themselves around the heart. - Letitia Dixon Beautiful Pendant, you are a lucky winner of a £5 Beads Direct voucher Xx
I love designing new seed bead and swarovski jewellery... this bracelet is very special and my Mum loves the original design - so I have made one in 'black on black' for one of her many special Christmas presents - Tracey Lorraine Your work is gorgeous Tracey Xx
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TOHO AIKO Cuff Kits
Our new range of Aiko Beaded Cuff kits are the perfect way to learn how to make pretty seed beaded bands. Each kit includes top quality Aiko beads from Toho!
Kits available in thick and slim cuff designs...
SEE THE FULL RANGE HERE
The cuffs included are made from acetate and so can be adjusted to fit your wrist size. In order to do this, gently heat the cuff in a bowl of hot water before you start your design!
The Toho Aiko seed beads have a 99% consistency in shape and size, giving you a wonderfully straight and smooth finish. They are lighter than any other Toho bead and are the perfect beads to use for detailed and precise beadwork...
FREE BEADING
TUTORIALS
This beautiful Soutache necklace was designed and created by Anne Waller. "I love experimenting and trying new techniques. I enjoy using a range of techniques including weaving, Kumihimo, macramé, Soutache and Wirework; and have just started experimenting with resin and clay."
LEARN HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN SOUTACHE NIGHT OWL
HERE Learn how to make this stunning seed bead and Swarovski netted collar with our helpful video tutorial! This beautiful beaded design is easy to learn and really enjoyable to make! Plus, get even more detailed instructions with a free PDF download...
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR MATERIALS DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE PDF TUTORIAL HERE
ROSE QUARTZ
A blend of two tones has been chosen as the Pantone 2016 colours of the year. The first delicate colour is a light shade of pink which is described as 'a persuasive yet gentle tone that conveys compassion and a sense of composure'. We predict for this pretty tone to be popular throughout Spring and will be ideal for adding a hint of colour to next Winter's accessories.
There's no need to look far for the perfect Rose Quartz accessories! You're sure to find plenty of pretty pink charms and beads in in our Rose Quartz semi-precious range! SEE ALL PINK BEADS AND CHARMS
Add another sparkling charm to a treasured bracelet or position your favourite Swarovski charm on a necklace!
LEARN HOW TO MAKE The Sweet Raspberry Collection
We love adding splashes of our favourite colours with Swarovski beads, charms and fancy stones. Take a look at our range of pink Swarovski crystals and find a new for you! SEE ALL PINK SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL
SERENITY
This tone is ideal for seeing out this winter and bringing in the spring. It has an essence of pastel so subtly adds colour to a monochrome outfit without being too eye-catching. Pantone describes Serenity as 'weightless and airy, like the expanse of the blue sky above us, bringing feelings of respite and relaxation even in turbulent times'.
LEARN HOW TO MAKE Bliss Blue Earrings
Try mixing silver or monochrome beads with a colourful thread or cord. SEE ALL BLUE STRINGING MATERIAL
Mix and match with pastel tones. These cute ceramic buttons are ideal for threading into macrame bracelets and embellishing with seed beads. These little buttons would be ideal for a cute hair clip or pastel brooch! SEE ALL PASTEL CERAMIC BEADS
BEADS DIRECT 2016 CALENDAR Start your year with 12 stunning DESIGNER makes to inspire and amaze!
GET YOURS HERE THE PERFECT CALENDAR FOR YOUR CRAFT ROOM! To celebrate the launch of our Brand Ambassadors and our brilliant Design Team, we've put together a unique calendar just for you, for 2016. You'll get the chance to buy the exact materials and instructions as a kit, allowing you to make the jewellery designs you love the most. Each month features seasonal jewellery pieces by our new Brand Ambassadors and your favourite designers including, Kleshna, Linda Jones and Sarah Millsop!
Pick from 12 stunning kits and make your favourite jewellery designs! All 12 Beads Direct Calendar kits are now available to purchase and make with!
SEE ALL KITS
FREE GIFT SWEET DROP
NECKLACE This month, with all orders over £10 a pretty seed bead necklace design! To claim your necklace kit, simply place an order of £10 or more and enter the code below at the checkout. Your kit will then be automatically added to your basket.
WHAT YOU'LL RECIEVE 1 x Gold or Silver plated chain with clasp - 18". Gold or silver plated headpins 50mm pk100. Gold or silver plated jumprings 4mm pk100. Toho size 8 seed beads - Silver lined purple or - Silver lined mauve
ENTER CODE AT THE CHECKOUT TO CLAIM YOUR FREE GIFT
JANBEADS Free gift can be claimed on all orders over £10 excluding postage costs. Enter code JANBEADS at the checkout. Free gift will be randomly selected. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. One use per customer. Available whilst stocks last. Offer expires midnight 5th February 2016. Components may vary in event of a sell out.
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Coming up next month... Valentine's Inspiration Show someone you care with a handmade gift The Electric Look Glistening metallics, shimmering sequins and hints of glitter Classic Monochrome Jazz up black and white with geometric shapes Mood Matching Tailor your accessories to your day