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Angela Smith

@pearlysmith.bsky.social
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Handmade bespoke Bead Jewellery UK designer maker Knitter of tiaras Local necklace and bracelet restringing and Jewellery making workshops ❤️nature 🦋 Staffordshire #shopindie www.angelasmith.co.uk

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Angela Smith @pearlysmith.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Newport, Shropshire! big craft market taking place this Saturday -3rd October At the Cost Hall, I will be there with my handmade bead jewellery, tiaras and hair accessories! Even if you don’t want jewellery please come along and support other local makers, crafters and artists
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Angela Smith @pearlysmith.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Do you know anyone who would love to discover more about the world of bead jewellery making? A gift with a difference- give jewellery making a try at my next basic bead jewellery making workshop in Staffordshire 25th October www.angelasmith.co.uk/event-detail... #UKGiftAM #shopindie
Basic bead jewellery making workshop with Angela Smith, in Staffordshire 25th October 2026
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UKGiftAM @ukgiftam.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
One of the #shopindie creatives who should have you flocking to our 'Gift ideas with a difference' starter pack (see our pinned post) is @yorks-grey-sheep.bsky.social 😍 #UKGiftAM #giftideas
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Angela Smith @pearlysmith.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Announcing My next “Basic Bead Jewellery Making” Workshop Sunday 25th October 2 - 4pm in Gnosall, Staffordshire Full details and booking on my website www.angelasmith.co.uk/event-detail...
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Angela Smith @pearlysmith.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
New blog post Do bead bracelets break? New blog post Do bead bracelets break? www.angelasmith.co.uk/post/do-bead...
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Do bead bracelets break?
This is a question that I get asked quite frequently at craft fairs and I answer as honestly as I can, In my experience no item of beaded jewellery is guaranteed or expected to last forever. Saying th...
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UKGiftAM @ukgiftam.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
We're running a #CWordSeptember hashtag campaign because shoppers are becoming mindful of the festive season (without wanting to mention it!) So find #giftideas with a difference, avoid rushes and spread costs with #shopindie creatives like @pearlysmith.bsky.social 🎁 #UKGiftHour #UKGiftAM
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Angela Smith @pearlysmith.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Any item of my handmade bead jewellery is a potential gift idea for #CwordSeptember Take this hand knitted and beaded fish brooch for example unique design, one off and perfect for someone who loves slightly quirky! www.angelasmith.co.uk/product-page... #UKGiftHour #UKGiftAM #shopindie
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Knitted blue and pink fish brooch | AngelaSmithJewellery
Knitted Blue and Pink Fish brooch.A colourful beaded fish on a net of silver. This exquisite fish brooch has been knitted on silver plated copper wire and embroidered with a selection of blue, pink and clear glass beads accentuated with a black bead eye. The brooch measures 1 x 2 inches and has a silver plate brooch bar attached to the back. This unusual and unique fish brooch is presented in a card box.
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UKGiftAM @ukgiftam.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
#CWordSeptember means: Peace of mind: finding #giftideas with a difference and having them delivered in good time A great chance to #supportsmallbusiness Spreading the costs! Check out #shopindie creatives on #UKGiftHour #UKGiftAM every weekend from 9am-midday
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Angela Smith @pearlysmith.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Back home in warm and pleasant England after a few hot days in sunny Spain - I need to start thinking about making more jewellery….. mañana!!!!
An arm, modelling four navy blue bead bracelets by Angela Smith, basking in the Spanish sunshine with a distant view of a mountain and palm tree
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Angela Smith @pearlysmith.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
New to my earrings page today, these three pairs of classic- elegant long freshwater pearls and Austrian crystal bead earrings hanging on a length of gold chain I can remake these with alternative colours
Three pairs of long earrings featuring freshwater rice pearls and coloured crystal glass beads sitting on top (one pair with fuchsia pink, one pair with sapphire blue and one pair with garnet) each hanging on gold plate chain and earhooks
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Angela Smith @pearlysmith.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Clear crystal glass bead necklace with a discrete pop of colour - now available to order www.angelasmith.co.uk/product-page...
Clear Austrian crystal glass bead necklace with colourful small glass rocaille spacer beads - handmade to order by Angela Smith
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Angela Smith @pearlysmith.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Beautiful colourful New listing - I am happy to make this design to order until I run out of colourful glass beads - so not anytime soon then! www.angelasmith.co.uk/product-page...
Brightly coloured glass beads and Austrian crystal glass bead necklace with sterling silver clasp by Angela Smith Jewellery
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Susie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
In case anyone needs it, to have the ‘mubble-fubbles’ (16th century) means to have a fit of despondency or low spirits, such as the end-of-summer blues.
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Fiona Duncan @lincolnmaplady.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
We are coming to the end of Summer and of the lavender season. With a #VintageMap print featuring Terrington Lavender near #CastleHoward you can have it all year round #EarlyBiz #Upcycle #UKMakers #MHHSBD #Yorkshire original-art-prints.sumupstore.com/product/york...
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Yorkshire Lavender field print
Limited edition print of the Yorkshire lavender fields near Terrington, North Yorkshire painted on an vintage map from 1955. 14x11 inches with mount.
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UKGiftAM @ukgiftam.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
As much as we welcome it, don't let it rain on the #shopindie parade 🙂 Shop online with creatives like @sarahdesigns.bsky.social for distinctive #giftideas 🎁 #UKGiftHour #UKGiftAM #supportsmallbusiness
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UKGiftAM @ukgiftam.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Hope you're getting ready to give some #SaturdayMorning attention to the talents and value of independent businesses & creatives 🤗 Tune in for #giftideas and chat using #UKGiftHour #UKGiftAM from 9am. #shopindie and help to promote community and connection 🎁 #supportsmallbusiness
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UKGiftAM @ukgiftam.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
More beautiful slices of #shopindie inventiveness from @artbyemilytull.bsky.social 😍 #UKGiftHour #UKGiftAM #giftideas
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Fiona Duncan @lincolnmaplady.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
If you love #maps then check out www.lincolnmaplady.co.uk From #landscapes to #aircraft, there are a wide selection of designs on #VintageMaps from many parts of the UK in several formats so why not check it out over your morning cuppa. #UKGiftHour #UKGiftAM #LincsConnect #MHHSBD #UKMakers #Upcycle
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Angela Smith @pearlysmith.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
It’s amazing how much a brooch can lift a plain top or jacket and help create a quite special look to your outfit - find your style with so many different and unique designs to choose from - all one offs www.angelasmith.co.uk/handmade-bes... #UKGiftHour #UKGiftAM #shopindie
A selection of wire knitted or crocheted and needle felted brooches by Angela Smith
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Fiona Duncan @lincolnmaplady.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Ooh what fabulous sunflowers! 🌻 #UKGiftHour
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okthenwhatsnext.bsky.social @okthenwhatsnext.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
It's supposed to be summer but it definitely feels like autumn weather wise here today! Either way, I've got you covered with my seasonal decorations available in my #etsy shop okthenwhatsnextcraft.etsy.com #crochet #etsy #earlybiz #ukgifthour #ukgiftam
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okthenwhatsnext.bsky.social @okthenwhatsnext.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
🎃 #ukgifthour
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Fiona Duncan @lincolnmaplady.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Continuing with a #military theme but closer to home this time A Lancaster over Lincoln print painted on a #VintageMap from 1963. This map shows several RAF stations around #Lincoln #UKGiftHour #UKGiftAM #Upcycle #GiftIdeas original-art-prints.sumupstore.com/product/lanc...
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Lancaster over Lincoln
Limited edition print of Lancaster over Lincoln painted on a 1963 vintage map. 11x14 inches including mount
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Jan @mormorjan.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Come rain come shine our lavatera has flowered beautifully all summer giving us much joy #ukgifthour #ukgiftam #sundayfringe This is my watercolour which I have made into pretty cards. So charming for any occasion cardsbymormorjan.etsy.com/listing/4536... #mhhsbd #craftbizparty
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Emily Tull SGFA @artbyemilytull.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Here are a few of my available hand embroidered bird brooches, find all the designs here: www.emilytull.co.uk/store/c13/br... #UKGiftHour #UKGiftAM #WildlifeArt #embroidery
Photograph of a bright white background with ten hand embroidered bird head brooches. 
Left side top-bottom: Starling, Long Tailed Tit and Barn Owl.
Middle top-bottom: Pigeon, Great Tit, Barn Swallow and European Robin.
Right side top-bottom: Barn Owl, Long Tailed Tit and Blue Tit.
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okthenwhatsnext.bsky.social @okthenwhatsnext.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Is it summer or autumn? 🤔the weather is so confused at the moment! Here’s some summery bunting and an autumnal themed one, to cover both eventualities 😉 okthenwhatsnextcraft.etsy.com #earlybiz #crochet #etsy #ukgiftam #ukgifthour
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Masato Jones @masatojones.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
www.masato.co.uk/products/ind... one of our latest editions #ukgiftam #scarves
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Indigo Tie Dye Batik Cotton Scarf
The indigo tie dye batik cotton scarf is a multi functional wardrobe staple to pack for trips away or give as a lovely gift. The fashionable batik print material can be used as a wrap around belt, a s...
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okthenwhatsnext.bsky.social @okthenwhatsnext.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
So clever #ukgiftam
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okthenwhatsnext.bsky.social @okthenwhatsnext.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
🌻back in stock 🌻☀️ Here's a sunflower badge to brighten up any outfit 🌻 okthenwhatsnextcraft.etsy.com #crochet #etsy #earlybiz #ukgiftam #ukgifthour
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Farah shah @fawashah.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Thanks all, have a good day! I have just added this capybara painting. 15% off first orders via a newsletter signup. www.fawashah.co.uk/product-page... #ukgiftam #ukgifthour #shopsmall #artwork #illustration #giftideas #shopindie #gift #smallbiz #handmade #art #painting #ukmakers
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Jan @mormorjan.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
So enjoying seeing all the sunflowers here and in people’s gardens #ukgiftam #ukgifthour note to self plant some next year! 🌻🌻🌻 #ArtYear #ECK meanwhile here are my handmade art cards cardsbymormorjan.etsy.com/listing/1908... #mhhsbd #craftbizparty
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Fiona Duncan @lincolnmaplady.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
A small print of Bishop's Rock #Lighthouse near the #IslesOfScilly #UKGiftHour #UKGiftAM #UKMakers #GiftIdeas original-art-prints.sumupstore.com/product/bish...
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Bishop Rock Lighthouse
A small print with a mount of Bishop Rock Lighthouse off the Isles of Scilly on a plain white background giving impact to the colours Measures 6 x 8 inches comes and in a cello wrap
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Angela Smith @pearlysmith.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
It’s also rainbow season- we had a corker last night I also have plenty of “corkers” on my website Rainbow earrings Rainbow necklaces Rainbow brooches Rainbow tiara #UKGiftAM #shopindie
Rainbow over Staffordshire countryside A collection of rainbow jewellery by Angela Smith Jewellery necklaces earrings brooches and tiaras
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Angela Smith @pearlysmith.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Continue Celebrating sunflower season! Sunflower earrings crocheted with wire and glass beads www.angelasmith.co.uk/product-page... #UKGiftHour #UKGiftAM #shopindie
Earrings each Crocheted wire with a cluster of brown glass beads edged with small loops of yellow glass beads to represent a couple of sunflowers 🌻
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Angela Smith @pearlysmith.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Celebrate sunflower season! Sunflower pendant crocheted with wire and covered with glass beads www.angelasmith.co.uk/product-page... #UKGiftHour #UKGiftAM #shopindie
Crocheted wire round base covered in a mix of yellow brown and green glass beads to create an impression of a sunflower 🌻
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Angela Smith @pearlysmith.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Rainbow 🌈
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Angela Smith @pearlysmith.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Handmade bead jewellery
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Angela Smith @pearlysmith.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Come and find me on Saturday at the Beaconside Conference Centre , Stafford- I will have a large selection of my handmade bead jewellery, tiaras and hair accessories
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Angela Smith @pearlysmith.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
I could give you so many reasons why you should buy my bead jewellery when so many people make jewellery- but there is only one reason you should buy my jewellery and that is because you like what you see & want to buy my jewellery - so please take a look www.angelasmith.co.uk #UKGiftAM #shopindie
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Masato Jones @masatojones.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
www.masato.co.uk/products/pea... £20 was £25 needs to go comes with an authenticity certificate from Snoopy that’s a paws for thought 🐾 💭 #snoopy #peanuts #ukgiftam
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Peanuts Joe Cool Framed Print Handmade
Peanuts + Magpie! Collaboration with Charles M.Schulz’s fabulous Original Peanuts fine art edition printed on 250g Unicorn White stock 5cm hand-cut ice white mount Black painted 18mm MDF hand-made fra...
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Elaine at Ellie's Treasures @elliestreasures.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
We all love a rainbow … a little hint of something good after difficult times. My latest brooch features a beautiful rainbow charm, and has been hand sewn with pretty star embellishments. #UKGiftAM #shopindie elliestreasures.square.site/product/rain...
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UKGiftAM @ukgiftam.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Cards from the irrepressible @gingertotty.bsky.social leave everyone feline groovy 🙂 🎁 #UKGiftHour #UKGiftAM #shopindie #giftideas
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Emily Tull SGFA @artbyemilytull.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Tiger square greeting cards, blank inside for messages. Design is from my original hand embroidered artwork. www.emilytull.co.uk/store/p342/t... #UKGiftHour #WildlifeArt #InternationalCatDay
A photograpgh of a square greeting card with a hand embroidered Tiger head design printed on it, with a brown envelope behind it on a white background.
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UKGiftAM @ukgiftam.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
The key to #InternationalCatDay charm from @elliestreasures.bsky.social 🎁 #UKGiftHour #UKGiftAM #shopindie #giftideas
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Masato Jones @masatojones.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
NEW www.masato.co.uk/collections/... beautiful absolutely beautiful recycled cotton and fair trade #homedecor #fairtrade #ukgiftam #ukgifthour We started a home decor section in 2019 we have now revamped this mainly for online due to space in the tiny Leeds shop Some amazing pieces & more to come
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Recycled Cotton Chevron Rainbow Throw
An eco friendly recycled cotton throw in chevron stripes of rainbow colours, carried through to matching colour fringed ends. A useful sized, multi purpose, ethical soft furnishing to fold away in rea...
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Emily Tull SGFA @artbyemilytull.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Garden bird hand painted wood wreath wall hanging. Great Tit, Blue Tit, Collared Dove, Starling, Robin and House Sparrow. www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1... #UKGiftHour #UKGiftAM #BirdArt #painting
A photograph of a six wood slice wreath wall hanging. Each wood slice has an individual hand painted bird on a blue background. Top clockwise: Great Tit, Blue Tit, Collared Dove, Starling, Robin and Male House Sparrow. The wreath hangs from a black ribbon.
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Sarah Robinson @sarahdesigns.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Are you looking to stock up on some original greetings cards, made by an actual human artist and created with real care? I might have just the thing! 💚 #UKGiftAM #UKGiftHour #shopindie #shopsmall www.etsy.com/shop/SarahRo...
This is a photo of a group of greeting cards, lying flat on a table and arranged in an overlapping pattern with a variety of designs and colours.
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Staffordshire @staffordshireuk.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
West Midlands a step closer to drought #Staffordshire
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West Midlands a step closer to drought due to prolonged dry weather
The region is now in "prolonged dry weather" - the stage before drought.
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Angela Smith @pearlysmith.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Another bead jewellery making workshop this week. I am happy to provide workshops for charity groups, W.I.’s, craft groups local to Stafford, or Newport Shropshire - please contact me for more details
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