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. […]
Patterns
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. […]
BeadCreator Pro 6 Review – Bead Pattern Design Software
*Collaborative post BeadCreator is a software package for beaders who want to design their own patterns either for personal or commercial use. I’ve been busy testing it out – see my review in this article below! I create beading patterns on a regular basis for my Etsy shop and usually, I use BeadTool for my […]
Zig Zag Jazz – New Peyote Stitch Bracelet Pattern
*Affiliate links are included in this post. During the last week or so, as well as starting to work on a new crochet blanket pattern from The Hat and I Crochet, I’ve also been fairly busy working on a new peyote pattern to add to my own Etsy shop! Take a look at “Zig Zag […]
Etsy Seller Special Feature: The Hat & I Crochet
*Affiliate links to Etsy are included in this post. One of my goals for 2018 is to improve my crochet skills. I can create a basic hat and a granny square or two, but that’s about all at the moment. The only way to get better at something is to practice more, so that’s what […]
How to Earn Passive Income on Etsy
*Affiliate links are included in this post. Out of all the emails that I receive to my Craftaholique email address, I’d have to say my favourite ones are notifications from Etsy to say that someone has bought one of my beading patterns! Over the last year, I’ve been ramping up my Etsy business and it’s really […]
Snowflakes Peyote Stitch Beading Pattern
*Affiliate links are included in this post. It’s been a while since I’ve published a new beading pattern – so here’s one especially for the winter season! This is my “Snowflakes” peyote stitch bracelet pattern. It features a beautifully soft and subtle snowflake design on a shimmering blue ombre background. When made up into a […]
8 Gorgeous Knitting Patterns for Autumn / Winter
*Affiliate links to Etsy are included in this post. With autumn now in full swing and winter looming (sorry to remind you!), I’ve been thinking about diving into my stash of wools and knitting needles with a view to making life a little cosier for me and my family! I’m not the best knitter, but […]
Halloween Peyote Stitch Pattern – Spooky Cats Eyes
*Affiliate links are included in this post. I have an interesting peyote stitch pattern for you today – this is my “Spooky Cats Eyes” beaded bracelet pattern – perfect for Halloween! If you’re dressing up for Halloween this year, this peyote stitch bracelet could be the perfect accessory for your spooky outfit! Just check out […]
Pretty Chevron Beaded Earrings Tutorial – Plus Free Loom Beading Pattern!
*Affiliate links to Etsy are included in this post. I have a fun jewellery making tutorial to share with you today on how to make a pair of beautiful beaded pillar earrings with a chevron design! Also in this article is a free loom pattern for you to use to help you make them! Before […]
