I have to say I am “charmed” to review this fabulous group of fun, classy and economically priced books from Lark Crafts new “Simply” series…
Each book (or pamphlet as Lark describes them) holds 20 jewelry making projects and the really nce thing is they won’t break the bank!!! at $9.95 each they are money well spent!
Learn a new technique – these are geared to Beginning and Intermediate Beaders – but with the assistance of the “Basic Techniques” anyone will be able to use and enjoy these books!
See the end of this post for a GIVEAWAY Announcement!!!!!
Publisher’s Description:
Charm jewelry is the hottest accessory! Whether your style is vintage or hip, you’ll find a lot to love in this great collection of 20 relatively easy projects selected from the popular book Beading with Charms for a fantastic price in this format. From small photos encased in glass to flashy trinkets with Swarovski crystals to playful dice, dominoes, or jacks, every project here is charmed (!), and the book includes instructions in basic bead and wire techniques and clear directions for beaders, crafters, and anyone looking to have a good time enhancing their jewelry collection!
Publisher’s Description:
These 20 attractive necklaces, selected from the popular book Bead Love for this pamphlet at a great price, are perfect for bead aficionados and general crafters! Easy to make and versatile, they showcase beads ranging from glistening cut gemstones to flameworked glass orbs. Create a beaded lariat, a wrapped loop with a bead suspended between lengths of chain, and more. Detailed instructions are, of course, included!
Publisher’s Description:
This pamphlet of 20 great beading projects selected from the popular books Beading with Crystals and Beading with Gemstones contains a fabulous collection of earrings adorned with crystal beads and beautiful gemstones, all glittering, precious, and colorful. It teaches basic techniques, including stringing and simple wirework, and contains a range of relatively simple projects, from elegant and feminine to playful and contemporary. All of these projects will provide great fun for beaders and general crafters.
Publisher’s Description:
This pamphlet of 20 great projects selected from the popular book Contemporary Bead & Wire Jewelry is a gem at a great price. Comprehensive and easy to follow, it teaches all the basic techniques and provides a rich collection of projects for aspiring bead-and-wire jewelers to dive into. From gold filigree earrings with carnelian beads to a pearl-accented pendant of gleaming amber, each piece of jewelry is both stunning and easy to make.
Source Disclaimer:
Lark Craft supplied a set of these books for review purposes…
Beading Book GIVEAWAY!!!
I am giving away copies of the Charms, Necklaces and Bead & Wire books…sorry the Earring Book is staying with me….
How do you enter?
One entry for your comment below
One entry for Following my blog (either through Blogger or Google Follow)
One entry for either adding me on Twitter or Tweeting about the Giveaway on Twitter
One entry for following my Facebook page
Get your entries in soon – Deadline: October 10th
Let me know in the comments what you do and the winner will be chosen using Random.org with the books going out to the first three names chosen.
Robyn Hawk
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Just a note – I forgot to put a deadline on this post – Giveaway Closes October 10th!
I would love that Bead and wire book. Thank you!
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Nice additions to anyone’s collection of books with lovely projects by the looks of them!!
This looks like a fun series of books with lots of great ideas. Thanks for showing them.