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FEATURED PROJECTS
Twilight ice
A stunning kumihimo project using knitting yarn embellished with tiny silver beads, we show you how to make a bracelet and necklace set
Bluebells necklace
Link together a wonderful array of artisan beads and findings to create this asymmetric necklace with a bohemian feel. Create a matching bracelet and earrings too!
Tiny textures
Combine tiny tactile beads with handmade ceramic components, to create a bracelet that is full of textural detail
Delightful daggers
Add texture, interest and drama to a brick stick bangle using dainty dagger beads
Lacy ladder bracelet
Using a simple right angle weave, let sparkling crystals show off in this easy to wear bracelet perfect for your New Years Eve parties!
Shining shards
Add gorgeous texture to your lampwork beads by adding shards of glass – it’s not as scary as it sounds!
Copper coils
Grab a helping hand from nature to create your own stunning antique copper wirework beads, mix them up with lava beads to create a head turning jewellery set
St Mortitz bracelet
Bead stitch beautiful frosted pearl twin beads into pretty circles and connect together to create a fabulous wintry bracelet!
Tons of texture
Combine an assortment of materials to create this texture filled project including fabric, metal and glass!
Quick make
In minutes create a set of drink glass charms using leftover crystals, ideal for those New Year celebrations!
FEATURES
Designer challenge
Four different designers use the same pack of beads to create three different striking pieces of jewellery
Top
This month we are featuring the Top 8 handbag charms in mustard yellow, amber and grey
Recipes for...
8 ideas for using up your leftover fabric scraps in our recipes for... fabric beads
Everything Etsy
Take the plunge and sell your makes online – we talk you through the pro’s and con’s
Shopping for.
REGULARS
Retail therapy
This month’s round up of the hottest new products and the latest trends
Subscription offer
Check out our great subscription offer this month!
Spotlight
The Spotlight is on three books, as well as the blog of the month and the website of the month
Meet and greet
This month we interviewed polymer clay artist Eva Thissen
Inbox
We answer your emails, take a look at our favourite uploads to the readers gallery this month and keep you up to date with our Facebook activity!
Sneak preview
Take a look at what’s coming next month