Meet The Charming Cottage Collection: A Breath of Spring Amidst the Snow

As we wait for the sun to start waking up the flowers with its warmer and warmer glow, together with Gina from Orchid and Opal Jewelry & Beads, we've decided to jump ahead in time and start celebrating spring ahead of time! The plan: have perfect spring beaded jewelry ready for when spring is in full bloom, thanks to the Charming Cottage Collection!

Step Into a Blooming Beader’s Paradise

Imagine yourself wandering through a sun-soaked garden, the air rich with the scent of hydrangeas and peonies in full bloom. The first warm rays of spring sun dance across delicate petals as birds sing their morning serenade. It’s a place where nature awakens with color and life—a place where inspiration blossoms. This enchanting vision is at the heart of our newest collection: Charming Cottage, a celebration of spring’s beauty, carefully curated by Gina from Orchid and Opal.

Every ingredient in this collection has been handpicked by Gina, ensuring a harmonious balance of purples, pinks, leaf and olive greens, delicate whites, and antique silver. These hues evoke a fresh, floral landscape, perfect for weaving magic into your jewelry designs. Let’s explore the treasures within!

Japanese Seed Beads to Delight

The foundation of any exquisite beadwork starts with the finest Japanese seed beads, and this collection offers a painter’s palette of carefully selected hues and finishes, with particular emphasis on mixes:

• A stunning Miyuki 11/0 color mix, blending complementary shades that shimmer with the lightness of spring;
• A delicate Miyuki 15/0 color mix, perfect for intricate details and embellishments, matching the 11/0 mix;
• A Miyuki round bead size mix of 15/0s, 11/0s and 8/0s in silver, to add metallic highlights and elevate your designs;
• To ground the collection, a soft white Delica color, like the gentle petals of a blooming flower;
• TOHO Demi Round beads in Matte Transparent Gold Luster Hydrangea, offering balance and contrast for depth and structure.

 

Czech Glass Beads: Nature's Wonders Edition

The unique Czech glass beads in this collection bring texture and character to the whole, echoing the organic forms of nature. The beads selected by Gina include:

• English Cut beads in Milky Amethyst—a unique shape to experiment with;
• 3-hole Beam Beads, offering structure and innovative possibilities for multi-dimensional designs;
• Flower Cap beads, sculpted like tiny floral treasures, perfect to end tassels and fringe, or to create simple but stunning earrings with head pins (also included);
• 2-hole Tile beads—a thicker and softer, more rounded version of square-shaped beads in Twilight Tanzanite, a metallic purple shade;
• A stunning leaf bead mix, mirroring the lush greenery of a spring garden in the noon sunlight. Use these vertical-hole beads with head pins for easy earrings and fringe!
• And of course, there is a strand of 6mm Firepolish beads; this time in a soft pink AB finish.

Crystal Beads & Stones for Extra Sparkle

Prepare to be captivated by brilliant crystal included in this collection:

• A show-stopping 27mm octagon crystal stone in Tanzanite from Krakovski—the heart of any breathtaking piece;
• A pair of Krakovski trilliant (or trillion) cut crystal stones;
• A luxurious strand of 6mm Krakovski Crystal pearls, their luminous grey sheen reminiscent of fresh morning dew;
• A pack of 4m faceted crystal round beads—let their versatility guide your needle;
• A strand of Chinese crystal rondelles, bringing extra twinkle and shine;
• A size mix of PRECIOSA bicone crystal beads, to add a metallic accent in the crystal department as well.

A Natural Treasure: Dyed Jade Stone

Among the sparkling facets and delicate pastels, this collection also holds a gorgeous natural dyed jade stone—an earthy gem that adds extra vibrancy to the collection, and some true organic charm.

Timeless Finishing Touches: Antique Silver Findings

No collection is complete without the perfect findings to pull everything together. The Charming Cottage Collection includes a selection of antique silver components to perfectly finish your beaded pieces made using beads from the collection:

• Rose connectors from our Eureka-exclusive brand GleamCraft Findings, for some top-quality decoration;
• A stylish toggle clasp, both practical and decorative;
• Dainty stainless steel chain, lightweight yet strong for elegant draped designs, or simply to put your pendants on a matching chain necklace;
• Practical head pins, essential for securing beads and charms with ease.

Springtime Creations Await!

Gina from Orchid and Opal is already dreaming up gorgeous projects using beads from this collection, and we can’t wait to share them with you soon! Keep an eye out for upcoming tutorials that will bring these stunning elements to life in new and exciting ways, or let your creativity flourish now and create your own pieces—with the perfectly thought-out Eureka Collections, it's easy!

Unlike a subscription, our collections are limited-edition assortments, carefully curated with a unique theme in mind. There’s no commitment—just one-time, beautifully coordinated selections that make your beading experience effortless and inspiring. And if you fall in love with the colors, most of the included items are available separately as well!

Are you ready to bring the charm of a blooming spring garden into your jewelry designs? The Charming Cottage Collection is available now—don’t miss your chance to create something truly enchanting!