Tag Archives: Jewellery, art and crafts

Rich brown and silver necklace

Posted on July 8, 2012 by e1aine

I made this for my friend’s birthday yesterday. Thank you to my usual model, the lovely Bryony for being reluctantly photographed once again. I’m not keen on browns or autumnal shades – despite it being my favourite season, but I … Continue reading →

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The true meaning of a gift

Posted on June 15, 2012 by e1aine

Bryony’s 21st birthday today, this is one of her gifts… I couldn’t actually get a good picture so I settled for two bad ones. And so to the meaning… The horse – because you always wanted one and never got … Continue reading →

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Jewellery making – trying something different

Posted on June 11, 2012 by e1aine

I wanted to have a go at making so handpainted jewellery. It turns out that I’m not a great artist in miniature, though I liked some of the simple designs best. I’ve also got hooked on epoxy resin. I’ve tried … Continue reading →

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Making puffy boxes

Posted on May 13, 2012 by e1aine

Hi Everyone I’ve been a bit lazy busy this week and haven’t had much opportunity to post what I’ve been up to, so sorry if you’ve missed me (though I suspect you haven’t, everyone’s got busy lives). To be truthful … Continue reading →

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Beads glorious beads

Posted on May 2, 2012 by e1aine

I’ve been so sick this weekend that I didn’t make a thing. Started feeling bad on Wednesday night and by Thursday night I’d already warned my colleagues that I was unlikely to be in work on Friday. Finally got out … Continue reading →

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Bracelet

Posted on April 19, 2012 by e1aine

Hi Everyone I’ve been a bit lazy and haven’t made anything much recently, but I decided that the nieces get loads of chocolate for Easter, so I’d do something different. I made this elasticated bracelet for the smallest niece and … Continue reading →

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Taa Daaah

Posted on April 16, 2012 by e1aine

Hello Everyone, I’ve been on holiday! Did you miss me?… Oh well, never mind. I’ve finally finished the piece I was so stuck on. The overwhelming reponse was that this was crying out for  black velvet, so here it is.   It … Continue reading →

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Sqwoogly keyring

Posted on April 5, 2012 by e1aine

  I don’t know what it means either. Ask a student journalist for a description and that’s what you get! Anyway, it was really quick to make and I thought it was cute so I’ve posted my latest ‘make’. Hope you like … Continue reading →

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More jewellery

Posted on March 31, 2012 by e1aine

I can no longer remember what I have posted and what I haven’t. Here are some that I’m pretty sure I’ve not shown you. I hope you like them.  

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Calling all WordPress bloggers. Jewellery Making DILEMA!

Posted on March 17, 2012 by e1aine

I need your help. Yes, you! I’ve made this pendant and I really like it, but I have reached a creative impasse regarding how to hang it. Now I don’t care if you don’t have a creative bone in your … Continue reading →

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