Do you fear the school holidays with dread, wondering how on earth you’ll occupy your brood? Worry no longer! The answer to your prayers could be beading! A relatively simple craft to master, that’s accessible and useful for all ages, an ... [More]

It’s that time of year again – the sun is at last beginning to shine, the birds are singing, there is the smell of newly mown grass in the air and it’s EXAM TIME.  “Aaargh!!!” I hear all you young people cry (and th... [More]

Hello again beaders, So after the success of our first Meet the Team blog post, I thought I’d grab another JillyBabe and let you get to know a little bit more about them, what they do at JillyBeads HQ and also what they get up to when they aren... [More]

Hi Jillybeaders!  Yes here we go more social media!!!But hold on a sec we LOVE this one!!! It’s all about pictures, links, sharing, communities, organising your thoughts and ideas. Not only that, there are so many new ideas you can pin fro... [More]

Rhinestone flatbacks are a staple product in any crafters stash and SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS are probably the best quality ones you can get but are really not excessively expensive. They are incredibly easy to apply to almost anything, making them particul... [More]

This blog will give you an insight into JillyBeads HQ and the JillyBabes who work here! First up - JillyBeads' Designer GillBill. [More]

I’ve found we all tend to have a favourite style of bracelet that we tend to make time and time again. This in turn reflects our individual style and personality. We did a little survey here at JillyBeads, asking all the JillyBabes what’s... [More]

I’ve always thought that jewellery designing has endless possibilities. Here at JillyBeads we thought we’d write a little serialised blog about that essential piece of jewellery, the humble bracelet. Take one simple design, for example, t... [More]

At JillyBeads we stock many different ranges of beads suitable for all tastes and pockets. One of the first collections we ever sourced was Czech fire polished beads. These beautiful, sparkly glass beads are traditionally made in the Czech Republic a... [More]

For centuries, both women and men have used gemstones and crystals to attract their love partners. Every gemstone is unique and represents a different type of healing power, energy, or luck. There are many love gemstones that help you develop a healt... [More]