Monday, 15 February 2016

Work In Progress!




I found this cab 
that I was working
 on last year. 

I ran out of those
 particular seed beads 
which is why 
I never got round to making it
 into a full blown 
necklace.

I think I just about remember 
which colour and brand
 they were 
to be able to
 order more
 and get it finished. 

I hope I have remembered 
correctly!





Sunday, 7 February 2016

Rose Quartz And Serenity



So happy to find some rose quartz rounds
 and blue jade beauties
in my bead box today.

They are a good match 
for the Pantone Color(s) of the year:
Rose Quartz and Serenity. 


I'm a big fan of pastels 
and so this kind of colour
scheme is very appealing to me.

Bring on the pretty projects! 

Friday, 15 January 2016

So sad :-(





It's so sad that the Bead Soup Blog party has had to be cancelled. 
I wish Lori all the best
 for things improving in her life,
 I bet cancelling the hop was the absolutely 
last thing she wanted to do! 

So many people look forward to the hop every year and 
 I, for one,  was very over excited
 and bought a brand new 
lovely, delicious, soup 
all ready to participate in the challenge..

I wonder if there is one person  out there
in the same situation.
If there is, and it's you and you'd like to swap beads
just leave a comment or email me because 
it seems a shame to let good beads go to waste! 

*(Pic from aliex express)

Update: Can you tell I am really heart broken about this being cancelled!?
Decided to keep the beads ready for next time! 




Monday, 11 January 2016

Creative Goals 2016



My creative  goals this year are; 

1. To play the Bead Soup Blog Party

2. Finish a bead weaving project I was working on last year.

3. Keep going with my bead embroidered cabochons and really
get to know what I'm doing there and expand my skills.

4. Make myself some jewellery!
 I say this every year and then
end up giving away
 what I make!
So  this year I aim to expand my jewellery
box by at least a few pieces! 

Saturday, 9 January 2016

The Bead Soup Blog Party Returns - Who Is Getting Excited...?!

9th Bead Soup Blog Party

I am SO excited to hear that Lori Anderson 
is going to host the Bead Soup Blog Party 
again this year.

Just in case you don't know, 
it's a really fun blog hop 
where you get assigned 
a partner 
and send each other a lovely surprise 
package of beads.

On a certain date 
everybody posts pics
 of their creations to their blogs
and hops about admiring all the designs.

It's really great fun and if you haven't played yet 
and are considering it do take a look at her blog for 
more details, you won't regret it! 

I have been online shopping to put a lovely soup 
together already (!) and the spooky thing is 
as I'm typing this post it has just arrived through my letter box! 
Woo hoo!
Do you get the idea that I can't wait.... !
-
- Just hope I remember to sign up on the 15th!! 

Sunday, 29 November 2015

Chic Christmas Colour Palettes

color season

color serve


Baby it's cold outside! 

It's only going to get colder from here on in...

So why not 
let these tasty colour palettes fresh from 
 inspire some soul warming 
 festive makery.

I'm signing off now until the New Year. 

Wishing all of you  fabulous jewellery makers 
and crafty types
a very happy Christmas and New Year!

See you in 2016....! 


setting tones

winter flora

rustic winter

Saturday, 21 November 2015

A Stone For Success, Prosperity, And Abundance - A Good One To Get Into Your Jewellery Designs!




Looking through the crystals and gemstones 
in my bead collection it got me wondering about the 
mythological history and properties of the stones. 
Crystal healers work with a lot of the items in my stash, 
(I should never get ill again...lol!), 
and there must be interesting stories about some of these beauties. 

So here is my first blog post about a specific gemstone. 

Starting off with...

Citrine 

It is often called the 'success stone'
as it is said  to be good for 
manifesting  
prosperity and abundance.

It has also been known as 'The Merchant's stone'
good for keeping in the business cash box 
and seeing the profits rolling in! 

It is also a birthstone for November
providing a less expensive
 alternative to the traditional
Topaz-
according to the internet -
 but the last time 
I bought some citrine
it seemed quite
 expensive to me..!

The beautiful sunny hue of Citrine 
just radiates warmth and positive energy.
It is a happy stone which can also bring good luck 
in unexpected ways to the wearer.

All interesting ideas. 
With such a write up 
who could resist getting a 
bit of Citrine
 into their
 jewellery designs!