Blog Closing

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 Hi everyone

 Just a short note to let you know that I will no longer be posting on this blog any more.  I would like to thank everyone who has either read my posts, or commented on my creations, as I really do appreciate you taking the time to let me what you think.

I wish you all the best and hope that you continue crafting, and attending local craft fairs to support your crafting community.

Jo x

Ear Rings to Gift

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Hi Everyone

Gosh, would you believe I am elbow deep in preparation for my Christmas Fairs which start in only 2 weeks’ time.  So, having rolled up my sleeves I have been making ear rings that are so comfortable to wear, look great and fun to make.

So have a look and let me know what you think. 

Jo x 

Pumpkin Fun

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Good morning

I guess Autumn is definitely here, and the rain and cold have certainly come to call, but cheer up! Halloween is just around the corner and I have been having fun playing with ideas for this wonderful event.

I have been making pumpkins which I can illuminate with battery tea lights and I am so happy with them - they deserve to be seen, so here they are for you to admire.

I have made four pumpkins in total which have witches, cats, sunflowers and pumpkins as motifs. They have turned out much better than I thought they would and I have had so much fun creating them.  I hope you love them and if you want to make them too. You can find the patterns on Lori  Witlock’s site as follows: https://shop.loriwhitlock.com/

Jo x 

Modern Pearls

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Hello 

I have been thinking about my love of pearls and not using them in a traditional way and, over the last little while, I have been playing with two designs which I think are both fun and beautiful.

The first is simple in the classic style, but with a bit of fun.  I have used small cubes of lavender amethyst and one lavender cultured pearl to give a stylish and special necklace, with ear rings to match.

The second design is very modern, using gold thread with four large cultured freshwater pearls, with a moving gold plated sterling silver clasp, which allows the pearls to be arranged according to the wearer’s wishes.

 I hope you enjoy both the designs and the last of the summer weather!

Jo x 

Fun Ear Rings

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Good morning 

We have had a great sunny weekend, I just hope it isn’t the last one for the year!

Over the last little while I have been making an assortment of ear rings for the display hoops I use at shows and fairs. 

The first are haematite crosses - very plain but pretty. Then a couple of pairs of threader ear rings, fun and colourful! 

Once added to the collection of ear rings already on the hoops they look great.

Let me know what you think, and what you are making. 

Jo x

Adjustable Rings

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 Hi Everyone

Over the last few weeks I have purchased some 925 SS ring shanks, which require 3mm cabochons to be set into them.  I have not done this sort of work before and I have truly had a lot of fun learning how to do it efficiently. With the help of many YouTube videos, and some advice from friends, it was a most enjoyable experience and I would gladly do it again. 

My pre-formed ring shanks are a selection of animals and they are really pretty and look great on the hand.

Let me know what you think and what you are making.

Jo x

Summer Inspiration

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Good morning

This is my first coherent day after the Royal Agricultural Show on the Isle of Man.  The show was long but fun and very well attended, so if you dropped in to see my stall then I hope you found something you liked and enjoyed exploring the event.

Last week, prior to the show, I was busy making lots of last minute jewellery - so here are a couple of items for you to see.  The first is a suite of jewellery made from turquoise chips and round red striped agate.  The necklace has a front fastening, the bracelet is elasticated and the ear rings are long drops.

The second is a knotted necklace made from repurposed ceramic beads (which remind me of barley twist sweets from my childhood) in a very Chinese green.  With this in mind I have used a thick red sparkly thread to knot and they look great.

I hope you are enjoying the sun and feel free to let me know what you are making.

Jo x