Beading Babes - Project 5 ~ May/June 2012

This month I am so excited to announce that we will be featuring the designs of the lovely

Helena Tang-Lim
of 
Manek Beads

I've always been a fan of Helena's work and have had some of her tutorials on my wish list for a while now.
When I received my digital copy of the latest Bead and Button Magazine I instantly fell in love with her Echoes of Nefertiti necklace.

I sent her a quick message on Facebook congratulating her on her design being featured and mentioned that I would be selecting the piece as one of our projects for Project 5.

In turn we started chatting about the group and she kindly offered Beading Babes a special deal on another of her patterns.

Here are the details:

• Purchase Helena's Four Leaf Clover Cuff pattern at the full price of US $12.00 via her online store.

• On the reveal date please share your pictures of your completed pieces (or if you didn't get to finish the piece show that you have made a start).

• Then simply email Helena a link to your blog or Facebook page to receive 50% of the value of the tutorial back.

Please be sure to include BEADING BABES in the email subject to make life a little easier for Helena!

Please note if you purchase the tutorial but cannot show that you have completed or at least attempted to complete the design then you will not receive the 50% refund.

EASY!

In your blog or Facebook post please include at least one picture of your piece, acknowledge Helena Tang-Lim as the designer and kindly provide a link to her store.
www.manek-manek.com

Please note this offer is only valid for the e-tutorial version of Four Leaf Clover Cuff only (not Echoes of Nefertiti which is available for free in this month's issue of Bead & Button) and not her printed booklets.

This offer will only be valid for the months of May and June, the duration of Project 5.

So without furtherado here are the two beautiful designs for this month!

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Echoes of Nefertiti

(tutorial available in Bead & Button - June 2012 - page 48)

Materials

6 x 14mm disc beads

77 x 5mm Tila beads

25 x 4mm bicone crystals

5 x 3mm bicone crystals

5gm 3mm fringe/drop beads

2g size 11/0 seed beads

8gm size 15/0 seed beads (colour A)

4gm size 15/0 seed beads (colour B)

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Four Leaf Clover Cuff

Materials

8gm size 11/0 seed beads (colour A)

3gm size 11/0 seed beads (colour B)

204 x 3mm pearls or any round bead

3 x 8mm pearls or any round bead

Please note this a beginner level pattern so will suit beaders at all levels.

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The date of the reveal will be 

Sunday 24 June

Once again please don't feel that you have to create both pieces but of course if you do wish to then that is fantastic!

The more beading the merrier!

Don't forget to post your progress on your blogs 

as well as the 

Beading Babes -  Bringing Beaders Together Facebook page.

If you haven't already joined the group then stop by and say hello. 

I have been overwhelmed at the huge response the group has received. Please feel free to recommend the group to your beading friends...everyone is welcome!

A big thank you Helena for joining our Beading Babe family!

Happy Beading!

♥

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Copyright Disclaimer
All patterns used within this group will be purchased by the beader and will not be copied.

All credit will be given to the designer.

Beading Babes - Project 4 ~ March/April 2012 - Reveal!

Welcome to Project 4 of Beading Babes!

This month we had three gorgeous projects on offer
-
Trellis Necklace by Nancy Dale
Ruffled Chain Bracelet by Laina Goodman
and
Paisley Drop earrings by Jane Lock

So without furtherado here is what everyone created!

Check out all of this bead eye candy!

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1. Trellis Necklace by Nancy Dale

Nancy of Ned Beads - her own beautiful handiwork

Therese of Therese's Treasures

Susan

Tanya of A Work in Progress

Shirley of Beads and Bread 

Amy of Amybeads

Vimala of The Bead Diaries

Maryanne of Zingala's Workshop

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2. Ruffled Chain Bracelet by Laina Goodman

(Beadwork - February/March 2011 - page 68)

Therese of Therese's Treasures

Ginger of Lilmummy Likes

Tanya of A Work in Progress

Maryanne of Zingala's Workshop

Amy of Amybeads

Anne of Anne Pomeroy Dixon

And here is what I created

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3. Paisley Drops by Jane Lock

(Beadwork - August/September 2010 - page 68)

Therese of Therese's Treasures

Tanya of A Work in Progress

Amy of Amybeads

Kate 

Marla

Christine of There and Back Again Studios

Shirley of Beads and Bread 

Mary

Anne of Anne Pomeroy Dixon

Abbey of Abbey Wilkins

Maryanne of Zingala's Workshop

And here is what I created 

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A big thank you again to everyone that took part in Project 4.


If I have missed anyone please let me know and I will add the photos and links as they are revealed on their blogs. 

The quality of work this project has been outstanding and you ladies never cease to amaze me with your talents.

A big thank you also to Nancy Dale for donating her beautiful Trellis Necklace pattern for us to use.
The generosity of others still surprises me.
I think we did your pattern proud Nancy so thank you again!

Be sure, if you  haven't already, to visit Nancy's Etsy store to see all of her gorgeous tutorials.

The Beading Babes - Bringing Beaders Together Facebook page 
is growing by the day.
It is extremely rewarding to see everyone posting pictures of their work and chatting about the patterns and making new friends.

If you haven't joined us then please do stop by!

PROJECT 5...

I can't wait for you to see what I have lined up for Project 5!

Details will be posted here and on the Facebook group page in a few days time!

Happy Beading!

 ♥

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Copyright Disclaimer
All patterns used within this group will be purchased by the beader, with the exception of Nancy Dale's pattern which she has kindly donated for Project 4. All patterns will not be copied.

All credit will be given to the designer.

Beading Babes - Project 4 ~ March/April 2012

Welcome to Project 4
of
Beading Babes!

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This month there is no need to vote on which pieces you would like to create.

We have 3 on offer!

I am so happy to announce that the lovely and ever so talented, Nancy Dale, has kindly offered her gorgeous pattern as one of our choices.

Nancy is an incredibly talented, self-taught bead artist with around 20 years experience.

She has won many beading competitions including a finalist in the very famous Bead Dreams and one of her necklaces will be showcased in the upcoming book,
Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry:
Photographs of Beautiful Contemporary Beadwork (500 Series)
so we are indeed in fine company!

Thank you Nancy.

So without furtherado here are the choices for Project 4.

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1. Trellis Necklace by Nancy Dale

Look at this gorgeous example of how you can showcase this stunning rope...WOW!

Ohhh how I do love ammonite.

Materials

10g size 11/0 seed beads (main colour)

1g size 11/0 seed beads (flower colour)

1g size 11/0 seed beads (accent colour)

10-12g size 15/0 seed beads (netting colour)

2g size 15/0 seed beads (accent)

5-7 x 8-12mm crystal rounds or rondelles

30-42 x 3mm crystals

If you choose to create Nancy's gorgeous Trellis Necklace then please let me know and the pattern will be emailed to you.

Please check out Nancy's other gorgeous patterns available through her Etsy store, NedBeads.

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2. Ruffled Chain Bracelet by Laina Goodman

(Beadwork - February/March 2011 - page 68)

Please click on image for larger view

Materials

5g size 15/0 seed beads (A)

5g size 15/0 seed beads (B)

2g size 11/0 cylinder beads (C)

30 x 3mm crystal bicones (D)

13 x 3mm crystal bicones (E)

6 x 8mm rounds (F)

1 x 15mm glass button

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3. Paisley Drops by Jane Lock

(Beadwork - August/September 2010 - page 68)

Please click on image for larger view

Materials

8g size 15/0 seed beads 

2g size 11/0 cylinder beads (A)

1g size 11/0 cylinder beads (B)

2 x 6mm crystal bicones

6 x 4mm crystal bicones

1 pair of ear wires

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I've covered all bases this month...necklace, earrings and a bracelet with the Ruffled Chain Bracelet including instructions to make a matching pair of earrings!

Remember there is no pressure to create all three projects but if you feel you can then 

by all means please do!

Most importantly don't forget to share your progress on your own blogs, via my blog as I post updates on my own progress/any issues that may arise whilst creating the pieces or on Facebook.

The reveal date will be

Sunday 29 April

so that gives us around 7 weeks.

As in the past I will wait until most of you have posted pictures of your pieces and then I will showcase them here together.

Also don't forget to get your Beading Babes badge for your blog (if you haven't already done so) by simply clicking on the Beading Babes image at the top of this post and saving it to your computer as an image.

It's so lovely visiting your blogs and seeing the badge displayed!

I can't wait to hear what you think of the projects chosen for this month!

Happy Beading! 

 ♥

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Copyright Disclaimer
All patterns used within this group will be purchased by the beader, with the exception of Nancy Dale's pattern which she has kindly donated. All patterns will not be copied.

All credit will be given to the designer.