So a couple of years ago, I wrote a blog telling you I was back. When I wrote it, I meant it! But again, life got in the way, and Craftaholique had to take a backseat. Not just the blog but all the creating and crafting I did in my spare time too. I had […]
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I’m back (with a new bead loom bracelet pattern)
Hello! It’s been a long time since I’ve posted here so apologies for that! I’m blaming the pandemic. It really made me lose my blogging (and crafting) mojo for a while. I spent a lot of time worrying about everything and looking for new clients for my day job – as work tailed off significantly. […]
Leaf Art Craft Project with Sharpie Pens
*Affiliate links are contained in this post. It was the first day of autumn last week (Friday 22 September), although here in the UK, it feels like it’s been autumn for a good few weeks now! I really love autumn, despite the weather turning colder – nature’s colours are just beautiful at this time of […]
Chevron Tubular Peyote Bracelet Pattern
*Affiliate links are included in this post. Here’s a funky beaded bracelet I’ve been working on – and the pattern for it is now in my Etsy shop here! This vibrant tubular peyote pattern has been designed to be seamless; you can simply join the ends together to make a bangle, no clasp required. Chevron […]
DIY Beadwork Storage Case (with Beading Mat)
Today, I’m sharing with you a tutorial on how to make a DIY beadwork storage case, that also functions as a beading mat. This will hopefully be of interest to the beaders among you, but also to any crafter that wants to store small crafting materials and transport them around easily! I got the idea […]
Set of Two Bead Loom Bracelet Patterns
*Affiliate links are included in this post. I recently bought a bead loom from Amazon, something I’d wanted to buy for a long time! Mine is a simple contraption (it’s the Darice 12-inch by 2.75-inch bead loom from Amazon), but it really works well to create some lovely loom beadwork! If you’re not sure how […]
Online Rag Rug Workshop Hosted by Ragged Life
Over the long Easter weekend, I had the chance to do something I’d wanted to try for a long time – the old British craft of rag rugging! I was given the opportunity to take part in an online workshop on rag rugging, thanks to Elspeth, the owner of Ragged Life. She kindly sent me […]
Colour Fusion – Tubular Peyote Bracelet Pattern
*Affiliate links are included in this post. After all the bad coronavirus news of the last few weeks, I fancied making something really beautiful and colourful to cheer myself up. Introducing my latest beaded bracelet (and pattern): Colour Fusion! This is the first seamless peyote pattern I’ve created. The finished bracelet doesn’t require a clasp. […]
Free Online Craft Classes! Unlimited Access Creativity Event from Bluprint
*Affiliate links are included in this post. As most of us are currently on lockdown right now in a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), we need to be finding more ways to stay healthy and productive at home. I’ve just found out about something that you might like to sign up for […]
How to bezel set a rivoli with seed beads
In this post, I’ll be showing you how to bezel set a 7mm crystal rivoli using Miyuki Delicas and seed beads. You can create some really awesome pieces of jewellery by making some of these. Check out my step by step tutorial below! Materials required For this project, you’ll need: 7mm crystal rivolis in the […]
