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Two Lines: The Surprising Depth of the X in Beadwork
Two Lines: The Surprising Depth of the X in Beadwork
What makes the X such a compelling shape for beadwork — and how do you design with one? The X is one of the most loaded marks in human history... Read more...
Chase the Light: Beading With Stars
Chase the Light: Beading With Stars
What makes the star shape so powerful in beadwork — and how do you design with one?Stars are one of the most versatile motifs in beadwork design. Whether you're working... Read more...
The Best Gifts for Beaders (That Aren't More Beads)
The Best Gifts for Beaders (That Aren't More Beads)
Beaders rarely buy themselves the tools and organisers that would make their craft easier — which makes that category the sweet spot for gifts. Here's a practical guide to what... Read more...
The Best Beading Tutorials for Complete Beginners
The Best Beading Tutorials for Complete Beginners
Most beginner beading frustration comes down to the wrong first project — too big, too vague, or too ambitious for day one. Here's how to choose a tutorial that actually... Read more...
The Best Beading Board for a Proper Setup
The Best Beading Board for a Proper Setup
The right beading board doesn't just give you a surface to work on — it keeps your project safe, your beads contained, and your setup ready to move at a... Read more...
Bead Like Royalty: How to Use Jewel Tones in Your Beadwork
Bead Like Royalty: How to Use Jewel Tones in Your Beadwork
There's something about jewel tones that just feels serious. Sapphire. Amethyst. Emerald. Ruby. These are colours that have been associated with wealth, ceremony, and craft for centuries — and they... Read more...
Chase the Rainbow: May's Keepsake Collection Is Here
Chase the Rainbow: May's Keepsake Collection Is Here
There's something about a rainbow that never gets old. May's Keepsake Collection is our Rainbow edition — and it's built around one of the most satisfying colour sequences in beading.... Read more...
Celebrating Easter Through Colour, Creativity, and the Keepsake Collection Easter Egg Box
Celebrating Easter Through Colour, Creativity, and the Keepsake Collection Easter Egg Box
Easter arrives with soft autumn light and joyful colour, making it the perfect season for gentle, handmade rituals. This month on the blog, we explore the Keepsake Collection Easter Egg... Read more...
Welcoming Autumn: A Season of Soft Change, Warm Colour, and the March Leaf Keepsake Box
Welcoming Autumn: A Season of Soft Change, Warm Colour, and the March Leaf Keepsake Box
Autumn arrives softly in Australia, bringing warm eucalyptus greens, mossy tones, clay shades and gentle light — the perfect palette for slowing down and creating. This month, we explore the... Read more...
Can You Wear Statement Jewellery Every Day? Absolutely!
Can You Wear Statement Jewellery Every Day? Absolutely!
Discover how to wear statement jewellery with confidence every day. This guide explores ten simple, wearable ways to style bold earrings, layered necklaces, wide cuffs, brooches, and more — all... Read more...
Playing With Colour — Exploring “Cloud Dancer” and Finding Your Palette for the Year
Playing With Colour — Exploring “Cloud Dancer” and Finding Your Palette for the Year
February is our month of colour play — a gentle exploration of Pantone’s 2026 Colour of the Year, Cloud Dancer, and how this soft, luminous white transforms inside different palettes.... Read more...
Creative Rituals to Begin the Year: Finding Focus Through Making
Creative Rituals to Begin the Year: Finding Focus Through Making
January always arrives with a particular kind of light — bright, spacious, and full of possibility. After the fullness of December, the year opens like a blank bead tray, inviting... Read more...