Sunday 12 October 2014

etsy listings...

I've finally got around to putting my latest makes up on etsy.

Bead sets...



 Necklaces...

Sunday 10 November 2013

Soutache at The Oxford Bead Shop...

Another project I've just finished - a soutache bib necklace.


I learnt soutache earlier this year when I did a day workshop with Mum, Amy and Lucy.  Amy owns The Oxford Bead Shop where she runs many workshops (including soutache) as well as selling everything you could ever need for jewellery making.  I know I'm biased but she is an excellent teacher!  I'll share some pictures of the shop soon but in the meantime you can check out her website here.



Saturday 9 November 2013

I've been 'baking'...

I've been busy in the shed making some new cupcake beads.  Lots of lovely colours and some 'chocolate' too!


I'll be making them into necklaces and onto my etsy store very soon.

Saturday 12 October 2013

2013 embroidered calendar...


Another project I have had for months - this one bought at the end of last year from Carina of Polka & Bloom.


It's completed in DMC stranded cotton using mainly satin and split stitch which took a surprisingly long time to finish.  I seriously thought it would be 2014 before I got this done.


I finished it about 3 months ago but still need to make it up into something - not sure what though as I've left it rather late!


New necklaces...

A few more necklaces listed on etsy...


This time an opalite and fine silver pendant with handmade findings and heart charm, and a handmade lampwork flower bead with fine silver bead cap and Swarovski crystal.

Saturday 5 October 2013

New Cupcake Necklaces

I've just listed some new cupcake necklaces for sale in my Etsy store.



The glass cupcakes are made on a lampwork torch and finished off with sterling silver findings and chains.  I've been working on some christmas themed ones today - never to early to get started!

"Life is Beautiful" sampler...

Whilst browsing Pinterest I came across this lovely sampler from Stacey at Bakercourt. She has generously put a free pattern for this Spring Sampler on her blog so if you would like to embroider your own go on over and check it out.


I used DMC Perle Cotton #8 and had fun using a variety of embroidery stitches and colours on this pretty design. Now I just need an embroidery hoop to use as a frame.