posted: Sunday, 28th June 2020
I've taught over 30 virtual classes now and I absolutely love them.
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posted: Thursday, 25th June 2020
I'm always crazily busy and have lots of different tasks on the go at the same time and a while ago found that scribbled notes and to-do lists weren't doing it for me any more.
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posted: Wednesday, 24th June 2020
Inspired by my lovely new garden planters I've gone out and bought more for my garden and over the last couple of days I've been gardening for hours and so my legs & arms are sore & worn-out from lugging heavy bags of earth & big ceramic pots around.
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posted: Tuesday, 23rd June 2020
A busy day finishing filming the Summer 2020 Secret Beadalong today.
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posted: Friday, 19th June 2020
The 6 weeks since this my Peacock Pearl Box was launched as a pattern have flown-by but I'm delighted to say that its sales (and some extra fund-raising on Facebook) have so far raised over £500 which I'm sharing between The Trussell Trust and Refuge both of whom are sadly having to work harder...
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posted: Monday, 15th June 2020
It's been a very tough few days/ weeks/ months for everyone but today Mr Jean Power kindly drove me to an isolated spot, where we knew no-one would be about, and where I could jump in the sea and forget the World for a bit.
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posted: Sunday, 14th June 2020
It's been a while but today I finally got to a garden centre and planted up the stunning yellow planters from Metal Garden Planters.
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posted: Friday, 12th June 2020
When I first saw these beautiful bead embroidered robins from Bumble Bead Crafts I fell instantly in love and knew the perfect recipient.
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posted: Thursday, 11th June 2020
I used to be bead in big & bold colours but then over the past few years (I can directly track this back to Miyuki bringing out their gorgeous Duracoat beads!) I've worked in more muted colours & metallics.
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posted: Saturday, 6th June 2020
I often advise people to make sure they add in a new thread when beginning a new section on their beadwork so that if they have to undo anything they can do that without ruining what has already happened. But I don't always do it myself...
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posted: Tuesday, 2nd June 2020
I've been hugely busy with virtual classes and here is just some of what has been beaded.
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posted: Monday, 1st June 2020
It's time to launch the Summer 2020 Secret Beadalong!
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posted: Sunday, 31st May 2020
The acrylic brooch I wrote about recently has arrived and it's even lovelier than I imagined!
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posted: Friday, 29th May 2020
It's simplistic but the first cartoon shown here illustrates something better than my rambling words will do.
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posted: Saturday, 23rd May 2020
Can you believe it's nearly 20 years since I first developed beaded Stars?!?
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posted: Thursday, 21st May 2020
I've been teaching lots of virtual classes and it's been wonderful to see all the amazing colourful work appear all around the World - a real treat.
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posted: Tuesday, 19th May 2020
In some ways the last year has flown-by but in others it seems like a lifetime ago.
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posted: Sunday, 17th May 2020
I wrote recently about my new postage label printer and now I'm delighted with my new simple postage-sizer from Slicer Laser Studio.
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posted: Wednesday, 13th May 2020
I'm busy doing my beading homework for the 3-week Estrella class I'm currently teaching as a virtual class.
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posted: Tuesday, 12th May 2020
I simply love virtual classes.
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posted: Monday, 11th May 2020
I've been extremely busy teaching virtual classes and am loving them!
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posted: Sunday, 10th May 2020
Finished work for the day and settling down for an evening of fun beading with this lovely kit from Stephanie Burnham to bead my own Alice little person- can't wait!
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posted: Saturday, 9th May 2020
One of the most amazing things at the moment is seeing companies rally around, pivot in new directions and work so hard to help others or raise money for charities.
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posted: Friday, 8th May 2020
In preparation for all the 'in-person' classes I was due to teach this year I was busy buying things to sell at the classes and one thing I always love to have with me are the amazing Swarovski #1201 27mm Crown Stones.
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posted: Thursday, 7th May 2020
Although I've previously designed & made laser-cut acrylic & components I haven't had a chance to do any for quite a few years so last year treated myself to an laser-cut jewellery course to kick me back into doing some more.
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posted: Wednesday, 6th May 2020
Feeling tired but blessed today as I sit in the sun for a bit.
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posted: Saturday, 2nd May 2020
Every virtual class I teach I learn more about the technology and how great it can make the lesson.
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posted: Friday, 1st May 2020
My Peacock Pearl Box pattern launched today and judging by how many emails I get requesting this some of you are going to be very pleased that I brought its launch forward!
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posted: Tuesday, 28th April 2020
What have I become?
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posted: Saturday, 25th April 2020
I'm loving virtual classes!
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posted: Wednesday, 22nd April 2020
It might not look like much but this shoe box contains over 100 hours of work (with still another 100 hours of related beading & instruction writing left to do) and I'm relieved to have it done and ready to head off on its journey tomorrow.
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posted: Tuesday, 21st April 2020
My Bead Sparks bag is perfect for my daily cycles rides to the postbox as I can do 'cycle-by-posting' without even getting off my bike.
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posted: Sunday, 19th April 2020
How have I never used Cyclamen Opal before?
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posted: Saturday, 18th April 2020
Ever since we began 'lock down' here in the UK (nearly 4 weeks ago) life has irrevocably changed for myself and many others.
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posted: Friday, 17th April 2020
A colour injection in my beadwork today...
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posted: Thursday, 16th April 2020
My Adorned Carrier Beads pattern launched recently (it had previously just been part of a pattern set) and this is perfect whether you've ever beaded Carrier Beads or not as the instructions cover all the basics (including turning them into a bracelet) but the designs & technique are unique so...
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posted: Wednesday, 15th April 2020
I don't usually pay attention to how much thread a project uses.
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posted: Tuesday, 14th April 2020
I launched my Limona kit on my website today and whilst there were over 20 colour combinations they've been selling fast and I have just 9 left so if you want one be sure to snap it up soon!
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posted: Thursday, 9th April 2020
When figuring out beading designs & patterns you just can't beat paper & pen!
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posted: Tuesday, 7th April 2020
Hello all,
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posted: Friday, 3rd April 2020
Today I'm packing Swarovski pearls for kits for Bead Sparks 2020 and again loving all the colours!
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posted: Wednesday, 1st April 2020
As more and more of my future classes are being cancelled it's hard not to fel pessimistic but there's always lots of work behind the scenes to keep me busy.
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