Here’s something to cheer you… November 15, 2009
Posted by thecrimsonmoon in beads, tutorial.Tags: beads, beadweaving, book thong, bookmark, crystals, peyote, seed beads, silver, Swarovski
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…on this grey wet weekend. These book thongs were for a commission and I had so much fun making them, it was great to just lay out loads of bright funky colours and go wild! Don’t forget, you can make your own beads just like these using my tutorial ; )
Angelic Bookmarks July 5, 2009
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My arm’s a little better today so I’ve managed to squeeze in a bit of beading. I really enjoyed making these little angels! They’re all available here ; )
Blog Candy! June 13, 2009
Posted by thecrimsonmoon in beads, freebies.Tags: beads, book thong, bookmark, charms, flowers, seed beads
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No special reason for this blog candy, I just thought it was time for a little giveaway. Up for grabs are these almost-edible mini book thongs, perfect for your Summer reading!
All you have to do to be in with a chance to win is to leave a comment on this post. As there are two book thongs up for grabs you’ll get two chances to win. Also, if you put a link on your blog telling your readers about my blog candy then I’ll enter your name twice, giving you four chances to win one of these unique bookmarks!
I’ll be picking the winner out of a hat (or something hat-shaped, I don’t think I actually own a hat!) at midday(ish) on Saturday 27th of June.
Good luck!
By the way the comment link is at the top of this post, not at the bottom like Blogspot posts – I know, it’s very confusing!
Challenge Earrings and a lot of bookmarks January 29, 2009
Posted by thecrimsonmoon in beads, challenges, earrings, jewellery.Tags: beads, book thong, bookmark, challenge, crystals, earrings, gold, silver, Swarovski
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Well my resolution of making a card for every beady piece I create hasn’t lasted the month! I’ve been busy working on some bead tutorials and that’s been taking up most of my spare time. Here’s a peek at what I’ve been up to, hopefully some cards will appear very soon!
These earrings were made for a challenge on UK Beaders, where the theme is A Novel Idea. You have to base your piece on the title of a novel which I thought would be fairly easy but hmm…let’s just say…the books on my shelf…serial killers…horror…thrillers…not exactly jewellery inspiring titles on any of them! Thank goodness for Anne Rice’s “Blood & Gold” which was something I could work with.
I’ve also been busy making bookmarks using my beaded beads. These are available on my website and on Etsy, Misi, Folksy and Coriandr as well as my Beaded Bead tutorial!
More book thongs! December 15, 2008
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I’ve finally got around to listing some of my book thongs in several online marketplaces that specialise in handcrafted items. I couldn’t decide which one so I thought I’d try them all! You can now find me on Etsy, Misi and Folksy as well as my website. These marketplaces are brilliant for finding unique items from indie designers, I love them!
So here are my new book thongs, there are so many that I created a montage to save some blog space!
Put your sunglasses on! December 5, 2008
Posted by thecrimsonmoon in beads.Tags: artisan lampwork, beads, book thong, bookmark, challenge, crystals, Swarovski
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This mini book thong will certainly brighten up anyone’s reading! I’ve used a gorgeous artisan glass lampwork bead on one end and on the other a cluster of Swarovski crystals in a myriad of colours.
