Tag Archives: design

Circles necklace

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

I made this for my sister last weekend, for her 60th birthday! She’s my older sister before you ask. I had an idea in my head but it took days of adjusting before I was happy, now I’m delighted with … Continue reading →

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Still hanging on to that holiday feeling

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

This was supposed to be a necklace, but I think maybe it’s too big. I had fun though, making Herbie the Hermit Crab (and I needed to do something with some of the leftover shells in my little holiday bag). … Continue reading →

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Holiday inspiration

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

Hi Everyone I’m back from holiday (snaps to follow) and I’ve been inspired by the seaside. As I’m not back to work this week I’ve spent the day making shell related ‘stuff’. Here are a couple of todays creations. Hope … Continue reading →

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Pink

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

This necklace I made recently was inspired by one of Tindink’s designs, a necklace for her sister. I don’t think my sister would wear it, not in pink and lilac anyway, maybe brown and green. Anyway, I like how it … Continue reading →

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Getting all artistic

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

I had the day off today and spent it getting all artistic. I made some little books out of clay (for earrings probably) and I did a bit of art. I enjoyed making and painting this. I hope you like … Continue reading →

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Wire work

Posted on March 16, 2013 by

Hi Everyone Here’s a necklace I made a while ago, which I was really pleased with. I couldn’t get a good photo and intended to try again, but that doesn’t seem to be happening, so here it is anyway. Since … Continue reading →

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The next challenge

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

Yes, we already have the beads for next month’s challenge, chosen by my hubby. This is going to be a real challenge as he knows nothing about making jewellery and he has dubious taste (except for in women of course!) … Continue reading →

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And the winner is…

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

Mhhadfield with her dragon’s vein agate necklace. A well deserved win (it was my favourite piece in the competition too) and I’m not bitter at all – I can’t afford to be as she shared the prize. She got to … Continue reading →

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Vote, vote, vote! Please judge our jewellery making contest.

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

The entries for the first ever bead off between e1aine and mhhadfield have been posted (see previous post ‘Please vote’) and quite a few votes have been cast. There is still time for you to pick your favourite (poll at … Continue reading →

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Please vote. Entries for the January Bead off Revealed – your vote counts!

Posted on February 1, 2013 by

End of the month, end of the January ’13 bead off! The entries have been strung, stuck, threaded and knotted and we are ready to reveal the competing items of jewellery for the first ever jewellery making competition between e1aine … Continue reading →

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