FREE DELIVERY available on UK orders until 2010!!

Hi everyone

We're now offering FREE DELIVERY (Royal Mail standard 1st class, UK only) on all your Beads and Jewellery Making orders for the remainder of 2009.

If you wish, you can still upgrade your shipping to Recorded Delivery or Special Delivery at an extra cost - please see our 'shipping' page for more info:
http://www.sand-stones.co.uk/index.php?main_page=shippinginfo

Thanks for shopping at Sandstones throughout 2009; wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year!

Sandstones New Arrivals!!

Hi everyone

New arrivals now in stock at: www.sand-stones.co.uk

Really exciting new range of Czech Glass beads in stunning range of colours and shapes including; leaves, flowers, rondelles and ovals!

A brand new range copper findings including; eye pins, head pins, chandelier earrings and bead caps!

AA grade 5 - 6mm white pearls - stunning!

7 - 8mm multicoloured pearls no back in stock!

Loads of new spacer beads and sterling silver clamshells, bails and earring studs!

New Bead Bundles and Bead Jewellery Making kits being added all the time....!

Here are the official Christmas posting dates as supplied by Royal Mail:

Your last posting dates for Christmas are...

Standard 1st Class and Recorded Delivery - 21st December

Special Delivery - 23rd December

This gives you plenty of time to get your lovely bead and jewellery making orders in over the next week or two!

Thanks for reading and for shopping at Sandstones.

Major de-stashing going on at www.sand-stones.co.uk!!

Hi everyone

We're having a HUGE de-stash and as part of the clearout, we're uploading more and more really stunning and amazing value Bead Bundles! These things fly out (especially as we approach Christmas because they make such nice presents) and literally can sell within minutes of being uploaded - so keep a close eye on http://www.sand-stones.co.uk/ to ensure you don't miss out.

Also coming very soon (should be this week) so will be uploaded WELL BEFORE CHRISTMAS:

New colours, shapes and sizes of Czech Glass.
New and restocking of sterling silver findings and earrings.
New antique copper findings.
More multicoloured 7mm pearls.
More AAgrade 5-6mm pearls.
More lovely spacer beads.

Don't forget to get in touch with us if you require help with regards to beads and jewellery making and also if you need assistance shopping with us or using any part of our website.
Tel: 0845 224 0843.

Thanks for reading!

Pearls, Pearls, Pearls....!

20th Nov 09

Hi everyone

Some exciting and wonderful new arrivals to tell you about that have now been uploaded onto http://www.sand-stones.co.uk

Head-drilled white coin pearls 10mm

Verrry large white potato pearls 11-13mm

Large black potato pearls 9-10mm

White potato pearls in various grades - 4, 5 and 6mm

Multicoloured potato pearls in 4 and 7mm - great for designing with!!

A-grade black potato pearls 6mm

Icy Pink head-drilled pearls 5-6mm

Some fabulous new Antique Copper finish, Chandelier connectors

New 10mm round lampwork beads

Follow this link: http://www.sand-stones.co.uk/index.php?main_page=products_new&disp_order=6&page=1

New Beadalon arrivals now back in stock: Beadfix adhesive, wire, silks, tools, tubing, gimp.......
http://www.sand-stones.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=89

So loads of juicy stuff to get your teeth into this Christmas! Also coming up within the week will be more Bead Jewellery Making kits in various colour schemes (we think they make fantastic Christmas presents, especially when paired with our range of Beadsmith 3-piece plier sets) more Bead Bundles and other exciting goodies!

Please always get in touch if you require assistance with any aspect of our service, tips on jewellery making or any other beads related topic : 0845 224 0843.

And as always, many thanks for shopping with Sandstones.

Sandy x

Help other customers by reviewing our products!

Hi everyone

You know how it is - you see something you really like but just wish you could ask someone for a second opinion!!

Well, why not review some of your bead and jewellery making purchases at www.sand-stones.co.uk ?

It's really easy - all you have to do is click on the product you'd like to review. Then, scroll down the page a little and just underneath the price info, in the bottom left corner of the products page, you will see a box saying 'write review'. Click the box, enter your log in details and you can then grade the product from 1 to 5 stars (5 being the best). You can then add some comments like bead quality, products ease of use, how you incorporated beads into your designs etc. Anything really that you think might help your fellow beaders when choosing their goodies!

We'll do our best to post as many reviews as possible but please bare with us during this busy Christmas period!

We've listed some more bead kits, as well as more 925 silver findings, some lovely charms and some more half-drilled pearls that we hope you will enjoy!

International customers can now enjoy HUGE savings on shipping costs as we have slashed our overseas postage prices at every level!

Thanks for shopping at Sandstones, for all your Beads and Jewellery Making needs!

Brand New .925 Silver Earring studs are now in stock!

Hi everyone

Just a quick note to let you know that the 925 silver earring studs many of you have been waiting for are now in stock in two different sizes at www.sand-stones.co.uk

Please click the link below or paste it into a new browser.

http://www.sand-stones.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=30_31_51

Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you require assistance of any kind, for example if you need some advice or tips with regard to beads and jewellery making or if you need help using any part of our website. We're here to help and are always pleased to hear from you!

Feel free to call us on: 0854 224 0843, Monday to Friday between 9.00 a.m and 4.00 p.m.

Thanks!

FREE online jewellery making tutorials!

Hi everyone

PHEW!!! Thank goodness that's over with! We're talking about the Royal Mail industrial action of course. We sincerely hope that your delivery service hasn't been too badly disrupted during the strike action and hope that things settle down so you can enjoy the speedy delivery service you are accustomed to, here at Sandstones.

Anyway, have you seen our free online tutorials for all things beads and jewellery making? They're aimed mostly at beginners with regard to basic earring, necklace design and creation etc, but also include some more advanced topics, for example, how to knot pearls by hand, how to use a knotter tool etc. You'll find them on the home page of http://www.sand-stones.co.uk/ in the left-hand column, underneath all the category lists and we plan to keep adding more as often as we can!

Some of those bead bundles are now listed with more to follow - but please don't delay as they are absolute bargains that won't last long!

Thanks for reading, more to follow soon!

Up to 25% OFF Overseas / International shipping!

Hi everyone

We should have those new bead jewellery making kits / bead bundles listed on www.sand-stones.co.uk by the end of this week so please keep an eye out for them as they won't be around for long!

To our valued overseas and international customers, we have now reduced our shipping costs by up to 25%, depending on your location and the service you choose.

UK customers, look out for more great shipping deals coming soon.

For all those waiting (apologies for the delay and thanks for your patience!), we are expecting a brand new batch of .925 sterling silver earring studs and backs either by the end of this week or beginning of next (w/c 9th Nov).

Thanks for reading, more to follow soon!

Don't forget your Discount Codes!

Hi everyone

Half term hols are done now and we're all geared up and ready for the big push towards Christmas!

We've got loads of goodies to put on www.sand-stones.co.uk that we think will make fantastic Christmas gifts for newbie beaders and experienced jewellery makers alike, so keep a look out for a load of new Bead Jewellery Making kits and other 'Bead Bundles', some of which will be 'stock' items but many of which will be 'one-offs' so you'd better grab them while they're hot!!

We hope you enjoyed our Autumn sale and found plenty of bargains and inspirations for your jewellery making. Please don't forget that all-year-round, you can benefit from fantastic discounts at Sandstones by using our Discount Code system. Here is the link to all the details:

http://www.sand-stones.co.uk/index.php?main_page=discount_coupon

Thanks for reading, more to come soon!

Sandstones Autumn Sale - 20% OFF selected items!!

Hi everyone

Sandstones Autumn sale starts at 9.00 a.m on Saturday 24th October and runs through until midnight on Sunday 1st November 2009, when you can get 20% OFF selected items throughout our stock range, while stocks last!

Please note that ALL orders placed and paid for during this sale period will be dispatched during the week commencing 2nd November 2009 - so if you urgently need to stock up on your beads and jewellery making supplies, please do so before midday on Friday 23rd October to ensure prompt dispatch! Just to reiterate - orders placed after that time will be dispatched on the week commencing 2nd November 2009 :)

We've added a whole load more findings to www.sand-stones.co.uk and more glass pearls will be added before the end of the week.

Thanks for reading! More to follow soon...

NEW Beadsmith products, bead jewellery making kits, Gudebrod Silk...

Hi everyone!

It's totally manic here as we try to keep up with adding brand new lines to our already fabulous range of beads and jewellery making goodies (we're really excited!).

You will now find a brand new range of TOP quality Gudebrod Silks that are a real pleasure to use! Also, we have put together some STUNNING Bead Jewellery Making kits that have blown us away at how fast they're flying out the door (but they really are beautiful and amaaaazing value - even though we say so ourselves! ;) We're going to get more of them on the site this week in various other colourways.

As well as all the new Lampwork and glass beads / pearls we are still adding to the site, we are VERY excited to announce our new range of BEADSMITH products! These are being added as we speak with more to follow. Our aim is to be able to provide you with as many, top quality products as we possibly can in order to make Sandstones your one-stop-shop for all your Beads and Jewellery Making needs!

Amost forgot - Czech out (ha, ha, ha!!) our new range of Czech Glass beads also being added right now. Again, there will be plenty more to follow so keep checking (not going to do the same bad joke twice :) our site for new and beautiful additions!

Thanks for reading, more to follow soon!

New Lampwork in stock!

Hi everyone

We are now listing a brand new batch of Lampwork beads and pendants.

Also, we will have a load of new glass pearls listed shortly.

Finally, we are expecting some brand new Beadsmith findings and other goodies before the weekend....

We'll keep you posted!!

Brand New Blog from www.sand-stones.co.uk

Hi all

Just a quick note to say hi!

Some of you beaders, crafters and jewellery makers reading this will already know about Sandstones but for those that don't, here's a little introduction:

Welcome to Sandstones, Beads and Jewellery Making where you will find a breathtaking world of beads, semi precious gemstones, jewellery findings, accessories, equipment and tools for jewellery making, beading, embroidery and other arts and crafts. You will also find jewellery design ideas, jewellery making projects, hints, tips and tutorials to get those creative juices flowing!
Please feel free to contact us if you require help or advice on beading and jewellery making subjects, when we will be only too pleased to help.

Check us out at www.sand-stones.co.uk

More news coming soon!