High-5 Beading Babes!

I have been so impressed....or should I say overwhelmed at the enthusiam of all of the Beading Babes this month.

As you will have probably noticed it seems that all of us have struggled with patterns chosen

for Project 3.

I have found it so rewarding reading everyone's comments about what problems they are having with the projects, whether it be choosing the colours that work nicely with the piece, problems reading or understanding the pattern, issues with tension or a common issue...not having enough time to bead!

When I thought of creating Beading Babes I had in mind...

a group that could become good friends, even though most of us will probably never meet in person

a group that could express themselves freely and creatively

a group that encourages each other to keep trying

a group that is willing to help each other out

and a group that is totally awesome.

So I am pleased to announce that you have all received my

Well done friends!

Thanks so much for making Beading Babes one of the best little groups I have joined!

You all make me smile.

♥

2011...creatively speaking...

Looking back on my 

creative ventures of 

2011.

My beading group, 

Beading Babes, 

was born towards the end of 2011 with Projects 1 and 2 kicking off resulting in 3 pieces being created.

Here's to 2012 being crammed with hours of creating, 

thousands of beads 

and 

new friendships being formed.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

♥

WELCOME to our new Beading Babes...

I just want to say welcome to our latest Beading Babes members.

Our group is growing and growing and we currently have around 16 members which is just overwhelming.

I am so grateful to everyone that has shown an interest in the group and I can't tell you how touched I am to see so many Beading Babes badges appearing on everyone's blogs.

Please feel free to tell your friends about our group.

The more the merrier!

If you know someone that might be interested in joining they can email me, contact me via this blog or via my Releases by Rufydoof Facebook page if they are interested in joining.

Anyone can join...any time!

Thank you again from the bottom of my heart.

♥

BEADING BABES...

Firstly, a big thank you to everyone who has shown interest in my little beading group so far. I have already made some new friends which is one of the wonderful benefits of creating such a group.

Secondly, what do you think of my name for our beading group... is it too corny...I am up for suggestions!

Here are a few questions answered regarding how the group will be structured.

Timeline of projects

Projects will now run over a two month period, this way we can create more than one project at a time which I think is a pretty good effort!

From the date the project is decided we will have approximately 8 weeks to complete the piece, but again don't panic if you don't get your piece done in that time. The aim is to share your achievements on your blog/Facebook page not to meet strict deadlines...so please don't stress!

How we will choose the patterns?

Since chatting to a few of you via email and Facebook the consensus of opinion was that choosing patterns from Beadwork and Bead & Button magazine might be the easiest option as we all seem to either subscribe to these magazines or buy it each month.

Both magazines also offer a great range of free patterns on their websites so this might be another opotion for us.

I am also very excited to announce that two published designers have offered one of their patterns to us for free... how cool is that not to mention super generous! Of course we will thank them by mentioning them when we post pictures of our pieces!

Keep in touch!

Feel free to post any work in progress pictures along the way on your blog and/or discuss any issues you may be having with the project.  The more discussion the merrier!

I have been contacting a few of you by email in addition to my blog and Facebook page so, if it is ok by everyone, I will post the projects here and on FB but I will also send you an email with the details of the monthly project just in case you aren't checking my blog/FB page.

Please feel free to contact me by email at any time if you have any questions or just want to gasbag!

Don't stress!

Please do not feel any pressure to take part each month and if you can't get your piece finished in the time suggested... who cares!

The aim of this group is to broaden our beading skills, try out patterns we might normally be too afraid to attempt but most of all to have fun and make some new friends!

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So I have been going through Beadwork and Bead & Button and I have come up with 3 patterns for us to choose from for our first project, this time all from Beadwork (all images sourced from my subscriber copies of Beadwork magazine).

1. Camelot Cross Bracelet by Carole Ohl

(Beadwork - February/March 2011 - page 58)

Materials

5g size 11 cylinder beads (A)

3g size 11 cylinder beads (B)

3g size 11 seed beads (C)

2g size 11 seed beads (D)

28 bicones 6mm

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2. Cairo Collar by Lynn Davy

(Beadwork - February/March 2011 - page 62)

Materials

1g size 15 charlottes (A)

5g size 11 cylinder beads (B)

1g size 11 cylinder beads (C)

2 bicones 4mm

5 bicones 6mm (D)

6 teardrop beads 12x16mm (E)

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3. Around the Block Bracelet by Barbara Falkowitz

(Beadwork - October/November 2011 - page 69)

Materials

4g size 11 seed beads (A)

2g size 11 seed beads (B)

7g 3mm cubes (C)

36 firepolished round 3mm beads (D)

9 glass pearls 4mm

1 shank button (for clasp)

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For our first project I have tried to pick 3 patterns which have beads that are easy to find and most of us might already have in our stash, such as size 11 seed beads, therefore only needing to buy one or two of the items in the material list if any.

In fact, for each challenge I will always try to choose pieces that won't cost too much to make, i.e. pieces loaded with Swarovski crystals!

Let's choose!

Check out the projects above, the material lists for each and let me know which one you would prefer and the most popular out of the three listed above is what we will kick off the beading group with!

If you have any suggestions of projects you have seen that you would like to try or just general suggestions for the group, like a better name, please feel free to post them here or drop me an email!

Let the creative fun begin!

♥ 

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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.