Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Three The Same

Morning

Oh boy, are we in the UK having the best early summer!

This week I have made three double bracelets, one strand of small coins and the other a strand of chain with beads.  The stones I have chosen are golden Obsidian, Amethyst and Apatite.  Each have a different colour of chain, along with a matching pair of ear rings.

I think they’re super nice and I hope you like them too.

Jo X  






Monday, 22 May 2023

Fuzzy Designs

Hi Every one

THE ENTIRELY UNREQUESTED RETURN OF SPANNER ART which is done by my lovely partner and you can see his other makes on this blog under Fuzzy Designs.

Although, strictly speaking, this is actually Saw Art.

Recently, he was given a pile of old saws by a friend who is a tree surgeon/ wood worker. This stumped him at first because, even though he has used saws in the past, there were so many of them (he gets through a lot!) that I felt I ought to try something a bit different.

As you can see, he was only 50% successful on the first outing as one ended up being sign written (with a message appropriate for any workshop) but he pushed the boat out a bit with the other and Is pleased with the result – so much so there may be others in the same sort of theme. It’s a stylised take on classic Japanese imagery and the lettering simply reads “Cherry Blossom” (or Sakura no hana if you’d prefer). he has a stall at a fair coming up shortly so no doubt we will find out if my enthusiasm for this new direction is justified!

Enjoy your makes.

Jo X 




Monday, 15 May 2023

Ear Rings Selection

Hello

I have a school craft fair coming up at the end of June which I have never attended before.  So, over the next few weeks, I am trying to make some pieces which will appeal to the children and hopefully prise their pocket money from them! 

So, last week I have been making ear rings which I think are fun and colourful, and I think that is all I need to say about them!

Enjoy your makes.

Jo X