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I hope you like this new version of my White Peaks Rick Rack but this time completed as a bracelet.

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Here’s my 2025 catch-up.

Early on last year I decided to enter a selection of local art exhibitions and it feels like haven’t been as productive this year, but I’m beyond thrilled to have had 3 works accepted into events in Banchory and Edinburgh. Here’s looking to another creative year ☺️

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In between finishing a couple of new tutorials I found some time to play with bugle beads which seem to have been in my stash for what feels like forever! I don’t usually work with beads larger then size 11/0 but really enjoyed making this multi-coloured bracelet using 6mm Preciosa mix! Happy it’s done and all ready for Spring 😊 #contemporarybeadwork #contemporaryjewellery #beadedjewellery #beadedbracelet #beadedbracelets #handmadeinScotland #Preciosa #PreciosaBugleBeads #madebyme #handmadejewellery #beaded #peyotestitch #handbeaded #ViolettaPretoriusBeadwork (at Aberdeen) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpxnOyOo6YD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Seven Times Two bracelet is all done! #contemporarygeometricbeadwork #contemporarybeadwork #contemporaryjewellery #beadedjewellery #beadedtriangles #beadedbracelets #handmadeinScotland #Miyuki #Miyukiseedbeadds #madebyme #handmadejewellery #beaded #peyotestitch #geometricbeadwork #handbeaded #ViolettaPretoriusBeadwork (at Aberdeen) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpVnR0xjIBc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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My new collar is all done! This time I’ve used seed beads in matte black and tipped each horn with 3mm fire-polished beads in 3 different colours for that all important colour pop! Hope you like #contemporarygeometricbeadwork #contemporarybeadwork #contemporaryjewellery #beadedjewellery #beadednecklace #beadedcollar #handmadeinScotland #Miyuki #Miyukiseedbeadds #madebyme #handmadejewellery #beaded #peyotestitch #PRAW #geometricbeadwork #handbeaded #violettapretoriusbeadwork (at Aberdeen) https://www.instagram.com/p/ConR9V_opw2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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So happy with my newly completed Echinacea necklace! Thank you so much Stephanie @stephanieanneburnham for this amazing design! #beadednecklace #beadedjewelry #beadedechinacea (at Aberdeen) https://www.instagram.com/p/ConP-agI9ui/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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All ready for the 2nd Echinacea zoom class with Stephanie @stephanieanneburnham! Cannot wait to wear it 🤩🥰 (at Aberdeen) https://www.instagram.com/p/CokV4NsorqE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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My latest bangle is all done! Seven in a Row is available online (link in my bio) (at Aberdeen) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoAbm2Yoy-B/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Eagle Point at Grand Canyon! Amazing views (at Grand Canyon West Eagle Point) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnUwkwOPEBx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Even though it's been beyond freezing, we are just loving exploring downtown Chicago 😍#chicago #theloop #chicagotrip2022 #scottishlassinusa #tripofalifetime2022 #acrossthepond #lovechicago (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmXzR0Gjq7N/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I have just finished my newest bangle in the “Repeats of Sevens” series! It is a very simple pull-over-the-hand peyote bangle but with a twisted pattern of ascending 7 rows in black and white and it has that all important splash of bright red for additional colour. To purchase the tutorial please visit my website (link in bio) #contemporarygeometricbeadwork #contemporarybeadwork #contemporaryjewellery #beadedjewellery #beadedbangle #handmadeinScotland #Miyuki #MiyukiDelicas #madebyme #handmadejewellery #beadedbracelet #beadedcuff #beadedRickRack #beaded #peyotestitch #geometricbeadwork #handbeaded #ViolettaPretoriusBeadwork #supportsmallbusiness #blackwhiteandred (at Aberdeen, Scotland, UK) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl3slxZuLZ3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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My latest addition to the “Repeats of Sevens” club is here! This time around I’ve incorporated 2 magnetic clasps which ensure that this wider than usual Rick Rack cuff fits snugly around your wrist. #contemporarygeometricbeadwork #contemporarybeadwork #contemporaryjewellery #beadedjewellery #beadedbangle #handmadeinScotland #Miyuki #MiyukiDelicas #madebyme #handmadejewellery #beadedbracelet #beadedcuff #beadedRickRack #beaded #peyotestitch #geometricbeadwork #handbeaded #ViolettaPretoriusBeadwork (at Aberdeen) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cloz8pdjWWn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A couple more triangles to join Sam Norgard’s Triangle Love project! These two are in my favourite colour combo of black and white ☺️ #contemporarybeadwork #beadedtriangles #handmadeinScotland #Miyuki #MiyukiDelicas #madebyme #handbeaded #beaded #peyotestitch #geometricbeadwork #violettapretoriusbeadwork (at Aberdeen) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck6JgVGDfgp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Now that I’m back from our amazing holiday in South Africa (it was so lovely to visit with family and friends), I’m rushing to complete all the projects on my to-do list ☺️ first to be completed are the triangles for Sam Norgard’s Triangle Love project! Definitely in love with the orange and blue-green combo! #contemporarybeadwork #beadedtriangles #tranglelove #handmadeinScotland #Miyuki #MiyukiDelicas #madebyme #handbeaded #beaded #peyotestitch #geometricbeadwork #ViolettaPretoriusBeadwork (at Aberdeen) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck0Zy2Mja-N/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Breakfast at #babylonstoren! What a fab way to start the day and such a gorgeous place to explore and visit! #westerncape #babylonstoren #franschhoek (at Franschhoek, Western Cape) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj5WsJsj290/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Wine tasting at @boschendal on a gorgeous afternoon 😊 really enjoying our vacation @Franschoek @franschhoeksa @westerncape #franschhoekwinevalley (at Boschendal) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj5KwiWDIk3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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We had a fantastic day out exploring Stellenbosch yesterday! We even managed to squeeze in a visit to the @rupertmuseum where I got to see some beautiful fibre art! #westerncape #beautifulsouthafrica #stellenbosch (at Stellenbosch, Western Cape) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj4le1KDnrG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=