Get this piece for just £12. £2 extra for matching earrings :)
Postage and packaging just £0.99.
Beaded jewellery designs by Debbie Banks
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Wooden Disc Necklace
Thought I'd share this piece with you all. It's made from wooden disc beads and they sit perfectly in this beautiful necklace.
Get this piece for just £12. £2 extra for matching earrings :)
Postage and packaging just £0.99.
Get this piece for just £12. £2 extra for matching earrings :)
Postage and packaging just £0.99.
Thursday, 21 July 2011
Harry Potter Cufflinks for sale
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280712802490#ht_659wt_1139
Brand New very collectable Lego Mini Figures.
Silver plated cufflink bases.
Email me at thebeadbank@gmail.com to buy direct (not using ebay).
Thanks for looking!
Debbie
Brand New very collectable Lego Mini Figures.
Silver plated cufflink bases.
Email me at thebeadbank@gmail.com to buy direct (not using ebay).
Thanks for looking!
Debbie
Thursday, 14 July 2011
Evening all!
Hope you're all having a lovely week so far!
I'm knee deep in coursework for my MSc in Speech and Language Sciences but I still managed to sneak in a little me time this evening :) - I was lucky enough to see good old Jimmy Carr for the fourth time and yet again he was half the size he was the time before! Good for him!
A friendly lady in the audience spotted me sporting my "D" Scrabble Ring and wanted me to show it to her friend - I presume he is an avid scrabble fan like me! If you too like the sound of my scrabble rings then have a look at one of my earlier posts for a picture. I'll also put a picture of some scrabble cufflinks I have made on here as soon as I locate a photographic device that is far greater than my meagre iPhone 3G!
Scrabble cufflinks not grab you?! What about Lego Brick cufflinks?
Just £6.99 each. So cheap you can easily afford to get a few!
Or what about my new Lego Mini Figure Cufflinks?!
Both Mini Figure Cufflink sets above are priced at just £9.99. If you have a certain figure in mind that you would like then contact me for a quote - cufflink prices depend on how scare the figures are and whether they are "new" or "vintage"!
Hope to hear from you soon.
Debbie Banks
The Bead Bank
thebeadbank@gmail.com
Debbie
I'm knee deep in coursework for my MSc in Speech and Language Sciences but I still managed to sneak in a little me time this evening :) - I was lucky enough to see good old Jimmy Carr for the fourth time and yet again he was half the size he was the time before! Good for him!
A friendly lady in the audience spotted me sporting my "D" Scrabble Ring and wanted me to show it to her friend - I presume he is an avid scrabble fan like me! If you too like the sound of my scrabble rings then have a look at one of my earlier posts for a picture. I'll also put a picture of some scrabble cufflinks I have made on here as soon as I locate a photographic device that is far greater than my meagre iPhone 3G!
Scrabble cufflinks not grab you?! What about Lego Brick cufflinks?
Just £6.99 each. So cheap you can easily afford to get a few!
Or what about my new Lego Mini Figure Cufflinks?!
Both Mini Figure Cufflink sets above are priced at just £9.99. If you have a certain figure in mind that you would like then contact me for a quote - cufflink prices depend on how scare the figures are and whether they are "new" or "vintage"!
Hope to hear from you soon.
Debbie Banks
The Bead Bank
thebeadbank@gmail.com
Debbie
Friday, 17 June 2011
Behind The Bead Bank!
Hello!
The majority of my exams are now over and I feel like I have my life back again (for the next few days at least!). It's only temporary until I hand my thesis in in September but I thought I'd take the opportunity to catch up on a few Bead Bank orders!
Few snaps for you below of "behind the scenes". Plenty more to follow and even a little mini video clip will be posted in the next few weeks.
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In other news...I'm talking to people in Hong Kong to try and set up a more reliable supplier for some of my materials. Perhaps this is just exciting for me?! :)
Thanks for looking. Would love to hear your comments.
The majority of my exams are now over and I feel like I have my life back again (for the next few days at least!). It's only temporary until I hand my thesis in in September but I thought I'd take the opportunity to catch up on a few Bead Bank orders!
Few snaps for you below of "behind the scenes". Plenty more to follow and even a little mini video clip will be posted in the next few weeks.
In other news...I'm talking to people in Hong Kong to try and set up a more reliable supplier for some of my materials. Perhaps this is just exciting for me?! :)
Thanks for looking. Would love to hear your comments.
Please "like" my facebook page if you like what you see. www.facebook.com/the.bead.bank
Debbie x
Saturday, 23 April 2011
Easter Catch Up
Happy Easter to all the Bead Bank fans!
It’s been a busy few months for me so I’m sorry that I haven’t been online all that much to keep your interest going! However, I’ve finished all my lectures now (for my MSc in Speech and Language Therapy) and I’m just about to complete my final placement at The Royal Free Hospital before I can graduate. There’s just a little matter of exams and a few pieces of coursework/thesis to write over the summer but come September time I’ll be free!! (Can you tell how excited I am?)
Not only will I get my life back (3 years working in between my degree was far more fun than studying!) but I’ll have lots of time to create more jewellery and lots more time to take lots of photos for you. It may sound far too early…but if anyone hears of any Christmas craft fairs going on in their area then get in touch! – Just putting the idea out there.
This week I had the biggest challenge yet…to make a necklace for a good friend of mines mother…with very little notice I must add. This involved a lot of beading on the tube – an activity which draws masses of attention and makes me feel very pressured! However, the biggest pressure was to make something for a fellow jewellery/bead fanatic. The decision was easy of course…a replica of my silver beaded chain necklace. News just in is that she loved it. Phew!
And here it is!
I just want to remind everyone that all pieces from ‘The Show’ are on sale and can be ordered in a range of different colours. Do you have the perfect summer outfit but struggling to find something that will go? If so, send me your budget and jewellery needs/a photo of your outfit and I’ll let you know what would work best and how much it would cost. My prices range from £1-£55 (for the time consuming beaded chain necklaces) so it’s always worth enquiring as there is always something I can make to suit any budget.
And here it is!
I just want to remind everyone that all pieces from ‘The Show’ are on sale and can be ordered in a range of different colours. Do you have the perfect summer outfit but struggling to find something that will go? If so, send me your budget and jewellery needs/a photo of your outfit and I’ll let you know what would work best and how much it would cost. My prices range from £1-£55 (for the time consuming beaded chain necklaces) so it’s always worth enquiring as there is always something I can make to suit any budget.
The red chip bead necklace (seen on the MODO catwalk and pictured below) was recently ordered in a turquoise colour. This was a stunning necklace and I was sad to post it off in the end! I definitely need to find the time to make myself one. You can of course never have too much jewellery! If you would like to order one too then I can guarantee that it’d be a great addition to your spring/summer 2011 wardrobe as this piece is the perfect way to effortlessly go from casual day wear to evening [again, photos to follow asap].
I’d also like to take this opportunity to ask customers to take photos of them wearing their purchases and put them onto the Bead Bank Facebook fan page. Alternatively, please email your photos to thebeadbank@gmail.com and I’ll pop them online for you.
Thanks again for your support for this fledgling business! All retweets and posts about the Facebook page are and will continue to be greatly appreciated! Please help me to spread the word about The Bead Bank, the jewellery designs that are being produced and the relative ease of ordering bespoke handmade pieces of jewellery. It is of course wedding season! Ordering bespoke jewellery is the perfect way to ensure nobody else at the wedding party is accessorised quite like you are!
Again, Happy Easter to all!
Debbie x
(Thanks to George Lampadariou and Nikhil Sehmi for the photographs used in this blog)
(Thanks to George Lampadariou and Nikhil Sehmi for the photographs used in this blog)
Monday, 7 March 2011
Showphisticated Jewellery
Sorry it has been a while since I blogged! I have been working really hard on my collection for the "The Show" - UCLU MODO Fashion Society's annual fashion show!
"The Show" took place on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th March. Both were a great success and the event had some fantastic BBC coverage!
All 5 pieces from my collection titled "Showphisticated Jewellery" have now gone on sale. If you like of the pieces in the pictures below then do get in touch! I can change the colours of all the pieces except the black onyx rectangles as these are only available in this stone. Please send me an email to enquire more about the pieces; whether that's to buy them or questions about how I made them! :)
Hope you like the pictures! I'll try and get some close ups on here soon.
Debbie
"The Show" took place on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th March. Both were a great success and the event had some fantastic BBC coverage!
Hope you like the pictures! I'll try and get some close ups on here soon.
Debbie
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| Red Chipstones Set (necklace, bracelet, ring, earrings). N.B. Necklace is available in a variety of lengths. Full set (not including ring) = £45. Available to purchase individually. Enquire for prices |
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| Black onyx cut rectangles with green glass beads. Necklace available full onyx (as pictured) or in a smaller cluseter of 3 or 5 with glass beads to finish the length. Pictured neclace = £22. Assorted matching bracelets different prices. Enquire for details. Matching earrings £4. |
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| Purple beaded cluster set = £45. Necklace available in a variety of lengths. Necklace, earrings, bracelet and ring all available individually. |
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| Mother of pearl chain necklace in 'natural' colour £15. Matching ring available £4 and bracelet £8. |
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| Silver beaded cluster necklace set. Full set £55. Individual pieces available (EDIT: SOLD! Can replicate at your request). Different beads are cheaper to purchase then these so will be less in price. Enquire for prices. |
Friday, 18 February 2011
Hey everyone!
Uni work is still ruling my life so not many pieces have been made recently :( sorry!
I can't upload sneak previews of what I've been up to just yet (will tell all when I can) but they'll be on here as soon as I can do!
The BBC did a piece last night about the Middleton Collection last night! See the stunning dresses on Friday 4th or Sat 5th March at "The Show" MODO fashion show at UCL.
Get on touch for more details!
Debbie x
Uni work is still ruling my life so not many pieces have been made recently :( sorry!
I can't upload sneak previews of what I've been up to just yet (will tell all when I can) but they'll be on here as soon as I can do!
The BBC did a piece last night about the Middleton Collection last night! See the stunning dresses on Friday 4th or Sat 5th March at "The Show" MODO fashion show at UCL.
Get on touch for more details!
Debbie x
Tuesday, 8 February 2011
Monday, 7 February 2011
The Show is fast approaching!!
Eek! So much to do and so little time! Will I ever be ready?! Especially now i've heard the BBC are likely to make an appearance. Super exciting but super scary!
I've heard that Kate Middleton is keeping the name of her wedding dress designer under wraps and they are an up and coming and therefore unknown designer. It's causing journalists to seek out who it might be! And where should they look...a brilliant young team of budding designers at UCL!
Tickets have just gone on sale so hurry quick!
Details can be found on the Facebook event page below:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/event.php?eid=165353123511768
And seeing as you are going on Facebook - you might as well join The Bead Bank site too right?!!
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/pages/The-Bead-Bank/184601358228059
Debbie x
I've heard that Kate Middleton is keeping the name of her wedding dress designer under wraps and they are an up and coming and therefore unknown designer. It's causing journalists to seek out who it might be! And where should they look...a brilliant young team of budding designers at UCL!
Tickets have just gone on sale so hurry quick!
Details can be found on the Facebook event page below:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/event.php?eid=165353123511768
And seeing as you are going on Facebook - you might as well join The Bead Bank site too right?!!
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/pages/The-Bead-Bank/184601358228059
Debbie x
Friday, 21 January 2011
Thursday, 20 January 2011
Hello and Welcome to my first ever blog post!
How exiciting! I have no idea what I'm doing but hey ho I'll figure it out soon enough! So if you're one of the first people to "follow" me then I'm assuming you already know me pretty well - thank you for your continued support!!
What do I plan to do with this blog?
To keep you updated with how I'm getting on developing "The Bead Bank" brand, to showcase my designs so far and as a hub for questions/requests from you! If your friend's like my jewellery too, please feel free to signpost them to this site for more info. It'd be rude to keep people away from the action right?!
I think I'll leave it at that for now but hopefully you'll be a regular visitor and will leave me lots of comments about my designs/ideas - good or bad! Proper photos will follow shortly as soon as my current work has been professionally papped. But, for now, please have a look at some pictures of me wearing my designs!
Take Care,
Debbie Banks
Managing Director for "The Bead Bank" ;-)
What do I plan to do with this blog?
To keep you updated with how I'm getting on developing "The Bead Bank" brand, to showcase my designs so far and as a hub for questions/requests from you! If your friend's like my jewellery too, please feel free to signpost them to this site for more info. It'd be rude to keep people away from the action right?!
I think I'll leave it at that for now but hopefully you'll be a regular visitor and will leave me lots of comments about my designs/ideas - good or bad! Proper photos will follow shortly as soon as my current work has been professionally papped. But, for now, please have a look at some pictures of me wearing my designs!
Take Care,
Debbie Banks
Managing Director for "The Bead Bank" ;-)
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