The summer season is here and I can’t quite believe that another month has already flown by! But with the new month comes new project designs and it’s been great to see your handmade summer jewellery in big, bold colours and delicate designs. Thank you to everyone for sharing your makes with us! If you want to be featured next month email your photos to katrina@beadsdirect.co.uk or post them on our Facebook page!

Shirley Harris kick starts the summer season with bright, bold colours!

Let’s hope its blue skys and butterflies all summer long! Cute necklace made by Vicki Atkinson.

We’re all crazy for Kumihimo at the moment! Love the mix by Marie-Claire Jackson

Simply Beautiful. This delicate seed bead floral cuff was handmade by Elaine Palmer

I really love the colour, shape and texture of this design! Fab make by Elaine Palmer

Mix up your beads! Great ocean-like colour theme for this set by Mandy Davies

Ooh rainbow kumihimo! beautifully made by Sally Middleton

Beautiful necklace made by Maria Cutajar Church

Fantastic wire-work by Wendy Wray

Really love those blue colour pops! Handmade by Wendy Wray

Pastel pink with hearts and butterflies – so cute! Handmade by Vicki Atkinson

Fab bead mix Tanya Mahon! A great project for using up odd beads.

Stunning design handmade by Charlotte Goacher

Love the monochrome tones of those statement beads! Handmade by Sharon Stanley

Beautiful jewellery set handmade by Nikki Klingenberg

Fab twist on the Take a Make Break Ripple Bracelet tutorial. Handmade by Michelle Wiles

We LOVE Swarovski Elements and it looks like Michelle Sullivan does too!

Feeling summery with Maria Cutajar Church’s fluttery necklace!

A beautiful pearl and crystal set by Jane Carroll

This bracelet by Jacqui Boll reminds me of the dazzling sun in summer skies

Lovely in lilac. Great make by Charlottle King

Love the triple layers here in Charlotte Goacher’s make

I love a mixed memory wire bracelet for the beach. Great choice of colours Charlotte King!

This wire-wrapped bangle by Charlotte King looks so pretty and delicate to wear.

Purple and gold make a great combination in Wendy Wray’s glamorous design.
That’s it for this months Handmade by You! Have a wonderful month and please do keep us up to date with your latest makes!
Happy beading x