Easter Beading
Creating designs for Easter is something new for me. While I was planning content for On A String, it seemed logical to build and create a focus on Easter, given it happens every year, it's a holiday season, and generally a time to spend with friends and family. I've focused on two areas for Easter - designs and colours. So this year, I focused on creating a beaded Easter Egg, which is just perfect for gifting, particularly if you don't want to give chocolate - although that is probably something I'll do anyway. The egg frame I've used is a simple polystyrene craft egg, available from Spotlight, and just the right size and weight to bead around. Using a range of beading techniques - netting and peyote stitch - and with a handy tip on how to start your piece with double sided tape -this beaded Easter Egg - which I'm calling 'Hippity Hoppity' is perfect for a beginner learning to bead. A tutorial for 'Hippity Hoppity' is available on my website