Friday, 13 March 2015

My Bargain Beads


My local bead shop, Bead Time, had a sale a few weeks ago. (I'm in there quite a lot, as they sell ribbons and cord, and all sorts of other useful things. It is very hard though not to come out with a few beads as well.) 


As many beads as you could fit in a small plastic bag for £1. Never one to miss a bargain, so I picked and crammed in beads. So above you see my £2 worth of beads. It may be hard to tell from my photo, but these are really beautiful beads, lots of them made of glass. I sort of wish I had gone back and bought some more ...


So here are some of my beading projects. I've made the necklaces threaded on elastic thread, and they are both for my Mum. I thought it would be easier for her than fiddly fastenings. And I've still got stacks of beads left for some more projects ...



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17 comments:

  1. Janet13 March 2015 at 04:27

    What a wonderful bargain. I wish we had a bead shop near us, I would visit it so often. There's something about a tray of mixed beads that makes me so happy.

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  2. Natalie13 March 2015 at 06:29

    Great find! I had some green glass beads like your orange leaf ones years and years ago and have been looking for some ever since. They came in a kit to make a Christmas wreath ornament. Lovely projects (and don't you love the almost immediate gratification from beading?)

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  3. Ana Love Craft13 March 2015 at 08:52

    Beautiful beads! Lovely creations!
    Hope you have a wonderful day!
    Hugs and love from Portugal,
    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  4. Mlissabeth13 March 2015 at 09:44

    Those are great projects! I like when there are no "fiddly fastenings" and I love a bargain.

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  5. Anonymous14 March 2015 at 13:37

    So much fun! Thanks for sharing on craft schooling sunday! I actually just made a very simple necklace for my daughter who needed a burgundy accent to go with the burgundy skirt she has just sewn herself. In my stash I found some burgundy crystal beads and some larger pink ones and spaced them out on a chain that I crocheted from gold thread, namely the beads were crocheted into the chain. it was so simple and with gorgeous results.

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  6. WonderWhyGal15 March 2015 at 04:37

    I love all of those beads. I am always curious about making jewelry but never have.

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  7. Fiddly Fingers15 March 2015 at 15:17

    Wow what a bargain. I'm sure your mum will be thrilled to receive these and what a good idea using elastic so she doesn't have to fuss with fiddly fastenings :)

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  8. Red Haired Amazona15 March 2015 at 17:17

    What beautiful beads! Some of the leaf beads look like beach glass which has been rolled around and has the edges rounded. Your necklaces are really lovely. I'm feeling a little inspired to go out and buy some glass beads!

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  9. Carolee Crafts15 March 2015 at 23:45

    So pretty and at a bargain price as well. Love the amber leaves in the bracelet

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  10. Lucy Blossom16 March 2015 at 00:50

    They look beautiful, and such a bargain too (I can never resist one either) I'm sure your mum loves them.

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  11. threads 'n' shreds16 March 2015 at 03:35

    What a bargain! Of course that cant be resisted it would be a crime to miss out! Such pretty pieces you've made so far lovely orange colour xx

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  12. Free Spirit Designs16 March 2015 at 08:52

    What a bargain! The necklaces will make really lovely pressies x

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  13. Lilly's Mom16 March 2015 at 16:18

    They're really beautiful beads. I'm sure you will thrilled to find such a bargain. And, the pieces you have created are lovely.

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  14. JENNY17 March 2015 at 08:11

    Aren't beads just so wonderful!!!!! You have made some beautiful pieces and I bet your mum will love hers! Those greens are just so lovely! xx

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  15. Unknown18 March 2015 at 09:05

    Very pretty!

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  16. Anna18 March 2015 at 12:08

    I love the things you've made, especially the little bracelet with all those autumn leaves. I'm sure your mum will adore them.

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  17. Jan20 March 2015 at 16:00

    Wow, what a great bargain, I love the colours, you really need to go back to the shop and get loads more ;)
    Jan x

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