Carry a little of summer with you while showing off some new beading skills. The Butterfly Purse pairs silky fabrics with pretty beads, sure to catch a few eyes as your out on the town.

Beautiful Beaded Bags features original designs ranging from a small evening bag to a funky shopper, and each bag is accompanied by a beaded accessory made in the same manner. The beading techniques can also be used to make tiny beaded motifs to apply to ready-made accessories. Backed with all the technical help and guidance on the materials and equipment needed, this selection of easy-to-make bags is suitable for the beginner as well as the experienced bead crafter looking for new and up-to-the-minute ideas.

Beautiful Beaded Bags, by Dorothy Wood, £12.99, for UK purchases

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