Shine Online April 2018 by Shine Online

Shine Online April 2018

PRETTY IN PINK

Discover Pantone's latest pink, purple and peach tones ready for your Spring jewellery

Projects inside!

NEW CRAFT KITS Get your hands on a brand new range of fun knitting, crochet, cross stitch and felt craft kits

FREE GIFT Make a floral jewellery set with a Preciosa Flower Bead Mix

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SPRING PROJECTS AND INSPIRATION Explore an array of bright beads, charms and designs to try for yourself at home www.beadsdirect.co.uk

APRIL 2018 Contents

4 NEW CRAFT KITS Start a new craft project with amazing kits from 3 brilliant British brands

6 LAVENDER LOVE Add a feminine touch to your Spring designs with pink and purple tones

SPRING 12 PERFECT PEACH Make the most of the latest colour trends with matching beads, charms and cords

TREND 16 FABULOUS FLORALS Explore a great range of petalled charms and floral designs for Spring

14 LET'S BE SOCIAL Find out whose handmade jewellery has won this month's beady bundle prize

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18 PEARL BLOOM RING Make your own delicate purple pearl ring with a seed bead strap

20 APRIL FREE GIFT Make a pretty jewellery set with gold plated findings, chain and Preciosa flower beads

Editor - Holly Baxter

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Spring colour and fashion trends are always exciting to watch appear in the shops. At Beads Direct, we're busy watching the latest trends and shopping for all the latest jewellery materials so that you have the best supplies to choose from. As well as sourcing these exciting new arrivals, each of the team is using their favourite beads to make unique accessories to inspire you! You can meet our busy team and find out a little about them on our new website HERE. In this month's issue you will find some essential materials that will help you to take your Spring designs from your imagination, to your bead board! Explore our featured products and click on any buttons and projects that you love to find out more!

Silver Plated Brushed Flower Pendant CR0243

Matt Gold Flower Charm Connector CR0206

Sterling Silver 925 Filigree Connector SS414

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Antique Silver Plated Zamak Bee Charm CR0223

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We're so excited to bring you a stunning new selection of colourful craft kits for you to learn with and make this Spring.

Crafting Kits The Make Arcade are a British craft kit company who have designed a stunning range of adorable cross stitch hoop projects for you to make in no time at all. Once you've mastered the cross stitch technique, you're sure to be hooked!

The perfect gift for a fellow crafter

SEE ALL KITS BY 'THE MAKE ARCADE' Choose your favourite kit and follow the simple instructions to sew your design and finish it neatly ready to gift, display and start your next project!

The adorable felt animal theme kits by Corinne Lapierre are so fun to make and are great for decorating a childs room with. These nostalgic designs are simple to sew and come ready to make with everything you SEE ALL KITS BY 'CORINNE LAPIERRE' need. Choose from 12 different kits including 3 craft accessory projects. Learn how to make a cute felt and embroidery needle case, sewing pouch and a pretty pink pin cushion! These fab projects by The Crafty Kit Company are great if you love knitting, crochet or working with felt. Learn how to make a cute, cuddly unicorn, little knitted rabbits, teddies, crochet mice and more!

Mix and match your felt and fabrics Each knitting kit comes ready to work with and includes bamboo knitting needles, all the yarn you need, ribbons, stuffing and detailed instructions to get you started.

SEE ALL KITS BY 'THE CRAFTY KIT CO.'

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This Spring's Pantone colour report features a pretty mix of pink and purple tones to inspire your next jewellery and craft projects. There is a fab range of purple, amethyst and lilac tone beads and jewellery materials to choose from including lots of essential seed beads in different sizes and shapes. Make the most of your seed bead packs and make matching jewellery sets to use up the beads after making your main design.

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SEE ALL SOFT PINK BEADS >> Matte and pastel effects are still on trend and can be used as a more subtle alternative to bold and shiny colours. Pair your pastel tones like these lilac twin hole beads with matching findings to make whichever metallic finish you choose stand out more. We love the combination of the chalky lilac beads with warm rose gold findings and plated charms. These GemDuo beads have an amazing luster effect and a rich purple tone that makes them perfect for evening accessories or bold daytime looks. Combine these brilliant gold and purple tone beads with simple white seed beads or silver charms and findings to really make their colour pop! This simple wrap bracelet below is so easy to make and can be personalised to feature whatever combination of shimmering crystal beads you want. Make this purple variation using different Swarovski 4mm bicones, Iridescent White pearls and finish with a dazzling Swarovski button.

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Create your bracelet and make it as long or as short as you want, for multiple wraps or a simple, single strand bracelet.

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CHEVRON FIRE POLISH BRACELET Designed by Sarah Millsop

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Step 1. Thread a needle with an armspan of thread. For steps 1 to 9 size 11 seed beads are used. Pick up the following: 2 seed beads (sb), 1 metal round bead (mrb), 2sb, 1 fire polish (fpb), 2sb, 1fpb. Leave yourself a 30cm tail then knot the beads into a firm ring then sew through the first seed bead strung. Take care not to pull the knot into the seed bead. Step 2. Pick up the following: 1sb, 1mrb, 2sb, 1fpb. Sew down through the seed bead that is already in place as shown. Pull tight. Step 3. Pick up the following: 1sb, 1fpb, 2sb, 1mrb. Sew up through the seed bead that is already in place as shown. Pull tight. Step 4. Pick up the following: 1sb, 1fpb, 2sb, 1fpb. Sew down through the seed bead that is already in place as shown. Pull tight. Step 5. Pick up the following: 1sb, 1mrb, 2sb, 1fpb. Sew up through the seed bead that is already in place as shown. Pull tight. Step 6. Pick up the following: 1sb, 1fpb, 2sb, 1mrb. Sew down through the seed bead that is already in place as shown. Pull tight. Step 7. Pick up the following: 1sb, 1fpb, 2sb, 1fpb. Sew up through the seed bead that is already in place as shown. Pull tight. To continue go back to step 2 and repeat the 6 step sequence as many times as desired but finish at step 6. Step 8. Strap connection. Pick up 1sb and sew through the last metal bead strung. N.B. If you’ve not beaded herringbone weave before it’s best to start with size 11 seed beads as shown here. Once you’ve made one bracelet and got a feel for the stitch you can use size 15 seed beads to create a softer and finer strap. You can use size 15’s to make the toggle and loop too. Step 9. Pick up 1sb and sew through the next two seed beads and firepolished bead as shown then continue around the last ring of beads so that you exit the single seed bead added in this step. Step 10. Pick up 2sb and sew through the seed bead you’ve just come out of so that the thread is going in the same direction. To get to the right place for the next step, sew up through the first bead added in this step.

Step 11. Pick up 2sb and sew down thorough the second bead of the previous row. Step 12. Pull tight then sew up through the first bead of the previous row. Repeat steps 11 & 12 until you have the desired length for this side, If you’re not sure if you’ve got the length right bead up the other strap and check the fit – remember that you’ve got a clasp to add which, when fastened, measures 2cm.. When you’re done secure the strap beadwork by sewing through the last four beads again, pull tight and remove the needle. Don’t knot or cut the thread yet. Step 13. Thread the starting tail onto the needle and sew through until you exit after the metal bead as shown. Repeat steps 9 to 12 to create a strap on the other side. When you’re done, sew through the last four beads again, pull tight and remove the needle. Don’t knot or cut the thread yet. Set the beadwork aside so you can make the toggle bar. Step 14. Toggle bar. Thread a needle with 40cm of thread and add a ‘stop bead’ 15cm from the end. Pick up twelve size 11 seed beads – if you’re using size 15’s string an even number that gives you a 2cm length. These are your first two rows. To start row 3, pick up one seed bead, skip the last bead strung and sew through the next. Repeat this to the end of the row. Step 15. To start row 4, pick up a seed bead and sew through the last bead of the previous row. Continue adding a bead one at a time, skipping a bead and sewing through the next. You are effectively sewing a bead into the gap between two beads on the previous row. These beads that stick out are often called ‘up’ beads. Step 16. Repeat until you have 8 rows - you’ll have four beads at the top and four at the bottom. Step 17. To form the beadwork into a tube you need to ‘zip up’ the two sides. Without picking up any beads sew up through the end bead of row 1 which is along the same edge that the thread is exiting. Squeeze the two sides together as you pull the thread through. If you find that the last row of the beadwork slips out of place secure the thread first. Step 18. Sew through the next ‘up’ bead on the last row. Work back and forth between the last and first row by sewing through the next ‘up’ bead on either side. Pull firmly so that the two sides pull together.

Step 19. When you reach the end, sew down through the bead that starting tail is coming out of and then weave into the beadwork, knotting in a couple of places and trim off the excess.. Remove the stop bead from the tail and thread onto a needle. Pick up a seed bead and sew down the middle of the tube. Pull tight, pick up another seed bead and sew back the way you came. Weave the thread into the beadwork and secure as before. Step 20. Pick up another seed bead and sew back the way you came. Weave the thread into the beadwork and secure as before. Step 21. To attach your toggle bar to the end of your bracelet, rethread one of the tails. Pick up 3sb and sew through the middle of the toggle bar. Pass through a bead near to the middle on the other side then sew back the way you came and exit after the third seed bead added. Pick up 2sb and sew into the other bead of the end row of the strap. Sew the thread down this side of the bracelet and knot in a couple of places to secure. Add dabs of glue if desired and trim the excess thread on this side. Step 22. To complete your bracelet clasp, thread the needle with the remaining tail. Pick up 24sb. Sew down through the third seed bead strung. Pick up 2sb and sew into the other bead of the end row of the strap. Before securing, check that your toggle will fit through the loop; seed bead thicknesses vary so you may need to make an adjustment to its size. Finally, sew the thread down this side of the bracelet and knot in a couple of places to secure. Add dabs of glue if desired and trim the excess thread. Step 23. If desired you can embellish the edge of you bracelet. Exit through the seed bead just before a metal bead. Pick up four seed beads and sew through the seed bead immediately after the metal bead. Weave across the beadwork to the other side and repeat.

Design your own sparkling variations on this cute chevron bracelet! Choose from different colours and effects or alter the size of your design using smaller or larger fire polish beads and different metal and seed beads. SEE ALL FIRE POLISH BEADS >>

Perfect Peach

Peachy tones are on trend for Spring and Summer this year and you can bring this versatile colour to your own designs with some amazing crystals, charms and so much more. SEE ALL PEACH BEADS >>

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Try matching your peach, amber and pink tones with rose gold findings and chain. The gorgeous gold plated peach enamel cup chain below is perfect for making into a bracelet and pairing with simple elastic bracelets made with seed beads and matching crystals for some extra sparkle. SEE ALL ROSE GOLD BEADS >>

Add a finishing touch and complete your designs with a charm attached near to the clasp on your bracelet or on the back of your necklace like a personalised tag.

Choose your Swarovski crystal for the centre

This cute castle charm is ideal for adding to a charm bracelet and pairing with other fairytale themed rose gold charms! Look out for fairies, princesses, stars, moons and more on our website!

- FREE PROJECT This flat leather cord is great for making into wrap bracelets or simple choker necklaces. Try threading on slider beads which often have rectangular holes made for adding onto cords like this.

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Let's Be Social with Vicki! Show us your designs! We love to see your jewellery designs and hear what you have been up to. Drop me an email to shine@beadsdirect.co.uk or post your images on our Facebook group and you could win a Beads Direct bead bundle!

If you see a star on your design, you've won an fabulous beady bundle! Drop us a message to the email above to claim your prize! This is my take on the Golden Sun pendant by Petra Tismar from her book Perlen & Freundschaft (Beads & Friendship) it's only in German but with the fantastic diagrams I was able to manage. I've been wanting to try making her beautiful pendant for some time I did struggle at times but I'm so glad I persevered, now I need to make a chain to match so I can wear it. I hope you like it. Lynne Roberts

Your pendant is gorgeous Lynne! Your bead work looks incredibly neat and I particularly like your colour choice for the bicones. x

My latest soutache piece :) Purple is not my color but as its color of the year, so took a challenge :) Thinking of a name for this design :) Kasia Rajca

This is stunning Kasia, we're so glad to see designs inspired by Ultra Violet! We adore the royal tones here. The combination of the purple and the hints of colour from the Swarovski fancy stones is really pretty. x

Just finished my first ever 'egg' tutorial. Thank you BD for stocking the Miyuki delica beads DB1010 - they are my absolute favourite! And the 3mm and 4mm bicones the ss39 chatons, 3mm pearls, 6mm pearls etc... I hope you like it? Tracey Lorraine

Your design is amazing Tracey, and your choice of seed beads is beautiful! I love the little pearls and crystals dotted around the egg. Thank you for sharing it with us. x

Another peytwist necklace in 11/0 seed beads. I have bezelled a lapis cabachon to match (my first attempt) I am quite pleased with the effect. Chris Clark

This is really pretty Chris, I love the lapis pendant and your twisted necklace matches it perfectly! x

Unicorn loom bag charm I made using my jewel loom. Lianne Taylor

Your bag charm is lovely Lianne and your loom work looks very neat. We love the large lobster clasp and the matching findings! x

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Fabulous Florals With Spring upon us, it's fun to try designing with inspiration from our favourite blooms and blossoms which are starting to appear. There are lots of shining flower charms and beads to explore including the pretty Edelweiss shape crystals from Swarovski. The pretty star shaped Edelweiss flower was originally used as part of Swarovski's logo and is one of Austriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most beloved symbols. This stunning shape is available as a pendant, a Becharmed bead and Becharmed charm. SEE ALL SWAROVSKI EDELWEISS >> Use different seed bead and glass bead shapes like these pips to add a splash of colour to your embroidered accessories. Pip beads and other droplet shapes are great for making into petals and come in a range of shiny, matte and metallic tones. Explore the Beads Direct website and sort by your favourite brands, colours and shapes. Discover over 50 pretty flower shape beads and more below. SEE ALL FLOWER MATERIALS >>

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Weave your own intricate embroidered brooches, bookmarks, soutache jewellery and more using tiny seed bead mixes and matching threads. There are so many ways to use the huge array of seed beads on offer. Make your own cute jewellery sets and accessories and then combine your beads with paper projects, sew them onto felt, add textured details to patterned fabrics or try embellishing your own collars, cuffs and outfits. Create these super cute beaded designs over a two hole carrier bead base. Download and follow our brand new peyote project sheet with patterns especially for these carrier beads!

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Learn how to bead your own beads!

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PEARL BLOOM RING Designed by Sarah Millsop

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Step 1. Cut an 80cm piece of monofilament and thread a needle onto either end. To help with the threading, flatten the first 2 or 3cm of the strand using chain nose pliers. String the following beads: 1x10mm 2x seed, 3x 6mm, 2x seed. Go through the 10mm bead a second time to form a ring. Position the ring in the centre so that you have the same amount of thread on either side of the 10mm bead. Step 2. Onto each strand string 2x seed and 1x 6mm. Step 3. Take another 6mm bead and pass both strands through it in opposite directions. Step 4. Onto each strand string 3x seed. Step 5. Take another seed bead and pass both strands through it in opposite directions. Step 6. Onto the left-hand strand string 3 seed beads and go through the10mm bead from left to right. Step 7. Onto the right-hand strand string 3 seed beads and go through the 10mm bead from right to left. Pull firmly to tighten the first cross. Step 8. Repeat steps 4 & 5. Repeat steps 6 & 7 but go through the middle 6mm bead at the end of the ring instead of the 10mm. Pull firmly to tighten this second cross. Step 9. Take the right-hand strand and go through the next 6mm bead. String the following beads: seed, 4mm, seed. Step 10. Go through the next two 6mm beads (avoid going through the seed beads already in place). Step 11. Take the left-hand strand go through the next 6mm bead. String the following beads: seed, 4mm, seed. Go through the next two 6mm beads. Pull both strands firmly. This completes the feature part of the ring. Step 12. Onto each strand string 3 seed beads. Take another seed bead and pass both strands through it in opposite directions. Step 13. Repeat step 12 as many times as desired to form the band part of the ring. In our example we repeated step 12, seven times. Whatever you decide, finish by stringing 3 seed beads onto each strand. Step 14. To attach the band to the other side of the ring, take the righthand strand and go through the middle 6mm bead from right to left. Repeat with the left-hand strand but this time go from left to right. Take care that the band doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t become twisted. Secure by going through the next 6mm and seed bead. Make a half knot then go through the next 6mm bead and seed bead. Make another half knot then go through the next two 6mm beads. Repeat with the other strand. You can pass the strand further around the ring if desired. Trim off the excess (if desired add a dab of glue to the knots).

FREE GIFT IN ORDERS £20+

Design your own colourful floral jewellery for Spring with pretty Preciosa glass beads, matching farfalle beads and gold plated findings. Claim your free gift in orders over £20! Simply place your order online and enter the code below at the checkout, or give us a call on 01509 218028 to place your order over the phone.

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50 x Gold Plated Headpins

1 x Preciosa Glass Flower Bead Mix 50g

100 x Gold Plated Jumprings

1 x Gold Lined Clear Farfalle Seed Beads 50 x Gold Plated Eyepins

1 x Round Link Gold Plated Chain 4 x Gold Plated Flower Toggle Clasp Sets

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APRILKIT Free gift can be claimed on all orders over £20 excluding postage costs. One use per customer. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Available while stock lasts. Contents may vary. Free gifts are picked at random. Offer expires midnight 30th April 2018.

Creating your own jewellery to wear with your Spring and Summer outfits has never been so easy! Take your favourite Preciosa flower beads and mix them with the farfalle beads and complimentary gold findings to make your own unique accessories. Why not add some of your own colourful matching seed beads or glass beads into your design? Step 1. Choose which flower beads you want to feature on your designs. You will have enough chain and plenty of headpins and eyepins to make a long chain necklace and some matching bracelets! To make each flower feature, take an eyepin and thread on your chosen beads, leaving approx. 1cm of pin at the end. Bend this to a 90 degree angle above the beads. Step 2. Take your round nose pliers and turn the pin on itself to make a loop that matches the other end of the eyepin. Turn these so they are facing the same way at either end of the pin. Make as many of these flower pins using your flower beads, farfalle seed beads and any other beads you want to add. Set these out on your bead board to see how you want to position them on your design. Step 3. Get your gold plated chain and cut it to the length you want. If you are making a bracelet with a single flower pin in the centre, remember to allow space for your toggle clasp and the jumprings in your final measurement of chain to avoid wasting chain. Attach your chain to your pin using a jumpring. Make sure the jumprings are securely closed before wearing your designs. Step 4. If you are making a bracelet, attach your second half of chain to the other side of your pin using another jumpring. Attach each side of your toggle clasp to each free end of chain using 2 more jumprings.

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