An Array of Gemstone Skulls

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Morning everyone

This last week and the week to come are motor bike race weeks on the Isle of Man and, with that in mind, I have created some skull jewellery to put in my outlet in Laxey at J J Ribbons. I have been lucky enough to source my skull beads in black agate, white howlite and clear quartz. They are nicely carved and give the jewellery a good weight.

I really hope that you like what I have created, feel free to let me know what you think and also if you have any ideas that might be fun to try.

See you next Saturday 3^rd September at St Catherine’s Church Hall, 

Port Erin.  I hope you can make it.

Jo x

An Array of Skulls

Skull Choker

Skull Tassel on gun metal chain

Skulls on leatherette

Skull Broach

Cubes Galore

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Good morning, if a bit of a soggy one.

This last week has been quite creative because I have managed to complete two suites of jewellery; although they are the same design. I just love the shape of these gemstones, corner drilled cubes, and I think in the different colours they give a very different feel.

I have also spent some time with a pre-bought cuff which I have wired tiny garnets into, this has taken quite a while to do but I think it was well worth the effort. When it is worn and the light hits it, the sparkle and colour is just gorgeous.

When I popped out to have a haircut, I took along some new pieces for my display at ‘B4 and After’. These have been arranged beautifully by the staff there, and I send them a big thank you!

My next craft fair will be at St Catherine’s Church Hall, Port Erin on 

 3^rd September, so one for the diary. I hope to see you there.

Jo x

Multi-Colour Crackled Quartz Cubes & Silver Seed Beads

Purple Howlite Cubes & Gold Seed Beads

Silver Plated & Garnet Bangle

B4 and After in Douglas, Isle of Man

Summertime Hats

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Hi Everyone

Well, this last weekend was the Royal Agricultural Show so my lead up to it was a bit frantic, what with going through all my stuff and making sure everything had a description card and was priced correctly, anyway you get the idea.

I did however, make time to decorate some hats that I uncovered and was hoping to sell if the weather was warm enough. I am very pleased with the outcome -  I aimed for three completely different styles and I like them all for different reasons, let me know what you think.

My next craft fair will be at St Catherine’s Church Hall, Port Erin on 

3^rd September, so one for the diary. I hope to see you there.

Jo x

Hats with their own personality

the Royal Agricultural Show 

The Joy of Colouring

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Morning all

It has been quite a while since I used water colours so, when I came across some old blank post cards, I got out my stamps and played for a few hours.  It was so much fun I have stamped some more images onto cards but haven’t got around to colouring them yet.

I also made a couple of bag charms, something I have been meaning to do for a long while.  It was time consuming but I am very happy with the results.

I paid a visit to JJ Ribbons this week and changed my jewellery display so if you call in to see all their new stuff, be sure to have a look at my display.

This coming weekend is The Royal Manx Agricultural Show and I will be 

there on Saturday 13^th August, in the Manx Craft Guilds tent, so I hope I 

will see you then.

Jo x

Water Coloured Post Cards 

bag charms

JJ Ribbons 

The Wonder of Wire

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Morning all

I have been playing with some new wire this week and look what I have done! I am very pleased with this cuff; I have used some two-tone wire in red/ grape and rainbow Moonstone, and to complete it I used some lovely pink double-sided satin ribbon.

I also found time to make a small selection of ear rings, just fun and mostly quick to add to my stash for the upcoming show.

I am going to be at The Royal Manx Agricultural Show on Saturday 13^th 

August, in the Manx Craft Guilds tent, so I hope I will see you there.

Jo x

Red/Grape Copper Coated Wire with Rainbow Moonstone 

Pale Blue Shell Pearl; Rose Pink Shell Pearl; Rose Quartz 

& Larimar Nuggets Ear Rings

Multi Coloured Quartz Ear Rings

Pink Banded Agate Tubes Ear Rings