The Crafting Life

13/09/2026

First star made and oh my it’s sooo pretty going to take pride and joy on my tree this year. A total of 4800 beads.

10/09/2026

As u can see it isn’t just a flat star this will be a 3D star hence why they take so long as your not just doing the front your building it . Once all five parts are done I’ll see it together to create the final
Finished star ⭐

10/09/2026

New pattern and not a problem 😅 this is 2904 beads so far and another two parts to go yet . There will be a total of 4480 beads in this star when completed 😮😮😮😮
But going to look so pretty on my tree.
This is just for me as no one would pay the price I’d ask for these as they take so much time to make .

08/09/2026

When u think it’s you doing something wrong and keep unpicking and re trying but there is a error in the pattern and now u have to totally unpick two whole days of work and start again 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡 nope. Not happening.
Fresh pattern it is 😔

07/09/2026

Sneak peek !

03/09/2026

Did u guess ??? A mini star. First attempt at a new stitch and I’ve learnt a lot tension needs to be soo tight on these and apparently better if stuffed with stuffing too . That me needing a bit of stuffing. And I’ll try next time to make tension tighter. It’s hard sewing them together maybe a bigger one would help

02/09/2026

What will I be ???

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

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Love these how cute mini stockings

A little Christmas magic has arrived ✨

Our new Nutcracker Mini Stocking Collection includes three charming designs inspired by the much-loved Christmas classic: the Nutcracker, the Rat King and the Sugar Plum.

Each miniature stocking is created with pe**te stitch and finished with beautiful beaded details and a hanging loop, ready to become a special tree decoration or handmade festive gift.

Pattern: https://www.threadabead.com/5739/1/The-Nutcracker-Mini-Stocking-Collection-Bead-Pattern

Component pack: https://www.threadabead.com/10470/2/The-Nutcracker-Mini-Stocking-Collection

Which character will be the first onto your beading mat?