Starlight Beads ~ October Newsletter

Starlight Beads ~ October Newsletter


Get making jewellery in time for Christmas!

Current Issue - Beads & Beyond Magazine Issue 14 - £3.95

On sale Saturday 11th October 2008 - Order your copy today

We've also got several back issues, so if you've missed a copy, why not save on postage and order any Beads & Beyond Magazines that you've missed?



In the current issue there are several projects including....



PROJECTS

TREASURE CHEST
Eclipse Necklace
Tracy Spurgin offers another stunning project for experienced jewellery makers who enjoy working in PMC

Citrine Statement Pendant
Hannah Senior takes a hammer to beads made from Citrine and demonstrates how to make this domed pendant

Silver Shimmering Necklace
Use a sumptuous selection of crystal beads and make a necklace that oozes elegance and sophistication! Rebecca Hughes shows us how

Stardust Earrings
Sue Simmons shows us how to make sparkly and easy earrings for your big night out!

Flower Drop Earrings
Helen Harle has designed this project for those who wish to explore creative recycling ideas

BEADING BABES
Silver Lining Bracelet
Using a few basic silversmithing techniques, this bracelet can be created and given a designer "one off" look by adding beautiful lampwork beads to the basic chain

Double Trouble
Create a necklace using an orange and black lampwork bead, with a variation of twisted net and double spiral rope

Autumnal Knots Necklace
The featured necklace combines the luxury of a handmade and dyed silk knotted ribbon with lamp work beads and four constructed chain mail knots

Berry Necklace and Earrings
Linda Ellis shows us how to make a stunning formal red berry necklace with matching earrings Textured Silver

Clay Earrings
Angela Gibson, one of our successful winners in the Egyptian Treasures competition, has created these classic earrings using fine silver clay

LINK IT
'Care Heart' Necklace
This Care Heart Necklace designed by Dawn Small will make the perfect gift for birthdays or as a Christmas present

Half Persian Link Bracelet
After several readers wrote in requesting some more advanced projects, this month we look at one of the most challenging weaves, the Half Persian

Party Girl Bead Necklace and Earrings
Get ready for the party season with this feminine necklace and earring set made by Beverley Hicklin

Floral Watch
Make this pretty floral watch to brighten up the gloomy wintry days in November



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Pincushions!

Funky Felt Pin Cushions !
Handstitched by Atomic Knitting, these fun pin cushions are a useful addition to any sewing or knitting kit. Designed to co ordinate with our stitch marker designs. Prices start at £3.50.
The summer stitch marker collection is still 20% off at £3.60 per set - bargain! This offer will close in the next 2 weeks.
Coming soon - knitting gift hampers
Shop online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All orders shipped within 24 hours of payment (Monday - Friday)
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New Beads and Pendants added today !

New Beads and Pendants added today !
Welcome to Starlight Beads UK online bead store!
Contemporary focal beads, pendants and beading supplies for your jewellery making projects.

Special Offer: Beads & Beyond Magazines back issue cover prices discounted from £3.95 to £3.55 that's a 10% saving! October issue on sale now - and Starlight Beads is featured in the website review!

New Arrivals... tibetan silver & gold bookmarks, 28mm 'Rainbow Mix' Foil Hearts, 35mm striped foil hearts, Cloisonne Heart Beads, Cloisonne Butterfly Beads, Pink Lariats, small starfish pendants, pink, blue, brown and black suede ready made necklaces - just add pendants!, October Issue 13 Beads & Beyond Magazine,

Back in Stock.. 15mm foil heart beads, black phone lariats, black starfish pendants....selling fast, large centre hole hearts, and more....
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Magical Millefiori

Atomic Knitting Stitch Markers & Knitting Accessories

Presenting the 'Magical Millefiori' collection of stitch markers, which are released today. Ok they don't really have magical powers, but they might help you with increasing and decreasing stitches on your lastest project!

This collection is limited to only 6 designs, with one set available of each.
Also, the summer stitch marker collection is currently 20% off at £3.60 per set - bargain!
Our collections and gift sets make ideal gifts for your knitter friends and relatives, or why not treat yourself?

The preparations for our stand at the Cardiff CIA Creative Stitches and Hobbycrafts Show are coming along. The new adverts with the stand details have been sent out to the knitting magazines, and there's still time to get your 10% card from us before the show, which is free with any purchase from the website . Our packaging has been updated and is now able to be integrated into modern retail settings a lot easier. We hope you like it too!

As well as stitch markers and row counters, we have put together some amazing knitting gift sets and knitting hampers. Just the finishing touches and they will be ready for the show. There will be gift sets to match all budgets from £5 upwards. If there are any left after the show, they will be available to purchase on the website .

Why not visit Atomic Knitting today?

Starlight Beads ~ September Newsletter

Starlight Beads ~ September Newsletter

We're busy preparing for our first show in October, which will be in the Cardiff CIA from 30th-1st November at the Creative Stitches and Hobbycrafts Show. If you make a purchase from the Starlight Beads website in September we'll send you a 10% discount card to use at the show. There will be more details about the show next month.

Special Offer: Beads & Beyond Magazines back issue cover prices discounted from £3.95 to £3.55 that's a 10% saving! There's a delay in delivery of the latest issue to Starlight Beads and other retailers, but we will have them by Friday so Pre-Order your copy of October Issue 13 today.

New Arrivals... Cloisonne Butterfly Beads in blue and green, Pink Lariats mobile phone cords, more small starfish pendants added in new colours, pink, blue, brown and black suede ready made necklaces - just add pendants!, October Issue 13 Beads & Beyond Magazine, lavender,gold, black & brown tigertail by the reel & 3m lengths, tibetan silver bead caps

Back in Stock...large starfish pendants....selling fast, large centre hole hearts, triangle pendants are back!, ready made heart charms with Swarovski Crystals and more....

Visit Starlight Beads to see all our latest beads and pendants