Round-Up Free Tutorials and Jewelry Making News
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*Hello Handmade Jewelry Club reades,*
*Have you missed a post? Here's a compilation of articles for you...*
*Cheers!*
*Jane*
*FREE Shamrock Pend...
sweet reminders
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Not feeling my best,
wanting to just put feet up and let my thoughts transport me.
And I have little entertainers
who make sure that I am reminded
of ...
Steaming Dyed Silk in the Microwave… It Works!
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The idea of steaming dyed silk in the microwave is certainly
not new, but I had just never got round to trying it and I must admit,
I was a bit...
On My Mind
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I'm so excited about some recent news...I just had to share. Number 2 has been accepted to culinary school. In August, he'll be taking off for the Hyde Park,...
podsumowanie wymianki z cytatem
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Było nas sześć. I wszystko zorganizwałam tak jak należy ;) Nawet komisja w
postaci mego Lubego czuwała :)
Pary wylosowane:
a miesiąc później:
Koraliki S...
Otters.....
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Just as well I enjoy painting fur! Two more otters to go, then I have a bit
of tweaking to profiles to do, and further detail to the fur.
Slowly
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Slowly, Slowly catch the monkey...
Thats a saying I use all the time in this house ~ I suppose it means
you'll get there in the end
Or something like ...
Florida
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Hi, Back from Florida had a great time with family. I tried to blog off my
ipad but couldn't do it.The pass word was changed as my blog was started in
my h...
Stationery bundle giveaway
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I did mention on twitter a couple of weeks ago that I'd had a bit of a sort
out of my paper drawers and discovered a few bits and bobs that I'd like to
giv...
Featured in Etsy Finds!
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I thought something had happened....my Leading Lady Statement Earringsviews and hearts on Etsy had gone mad over the weekend, and I'd had more
sales than ...
My Spin on the Pin {2.24.12} + Linky
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My brain seems to have a block when it comes to making cards for guys, so
I'm always on the lookout for 'masculine' card ideas. When I saw *THIS CARD
* by ...
Peacock Bracelet - ABS challenge
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The inspiration for the Art Bead Scene blog challenge this month is a
wonderfully painted manuscript page full of beautiful birds. The colours
are so ri...
What Other People Think YOU do!
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One delightful meme that's been making the rounds everywhere is the poster
one which shows the different perceptions of what someone does and the
reality. ...
Crayola Jasper Experiment
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It's easy to tell why this is called Crayola Jasper. The colors are
fabulous! I tried finding some interesting facts about this material to
share with you,...
New Acquisitions
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It's safe to say I have been on a bead buying binge the last few days.
Seriously. I need to stop. And fast. Here are some newbies making their
way to my h...
Folksy Friday :: Vampires Rock!
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Strange topic for a Folksy Friday, I know! You might think, given its
current popularity, that this is inspired by ‘Twilight’….but you’d be
wrong!
Tonigh...
Dreaming of Spring ...
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Well, the latest Wire Goddess Challenge is up. Ruth won the last one with
this awe-inspiring wire sculpture based on the same theme as mine -
Rapunzel. B...
Eclectic Handmade Jewellery By Little Largo
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Folksy, a wonderful UK site for all things handmade, is a great place to
start if you are looking for jewellery. Not just any jewellery but
handmade, orig...
About time, right?
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I have finally eeked out some bench time and I hope this is the beginning
of me actually getting back into a routine.
One can hope, right?
Amazo...
Come see our new logo and new features!
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I mentioned back in December that this little guy was going away…
[image: ucreatebutton[6]]
*…is it strange to get attached to a logo?*
I’ve had the...
First Jewellery Making Class - Rivets!
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I am lucky enough to live in Seattle close to one of the best beading shops in the state - the Fusion Beads. They have most beading supplies and tools one mi...
I'm giving up.....
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*I'm giving up being snarky to my husband for lent. For real. *
* 40 days .... desnarkified. Pray for me.*
and I'm NOT going to tell him about it. I ...
What is a knitted tiara?
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It is a question I get asked frequently - My Bio on twitter reads I knit tiaras. well I do, and if I show someone a knitted tiara they will often say somethi...
Everything's Coming Up Roses
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Seattle gray skies are getting me down lately and I yearn to see flowers
bloom. Until then, I've made a few of my own with these new items. A ring
and a pa...
Exploring with Brass Sheet - Untitled Necklace
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Well, i made this a month ago when i was depressed and lack of design
ideas. What i did, i just cut the brass sheet (according to the shape that
i wanted)...
Who Makes the Bigger Statement, Your Jewelry or You?
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When I design jewelry for other people, I have to keep in mind the type of
personality the person who will be wearing it has. Are they confident
enough to ...
Forgot to show Bead Soup Beads...
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I have been so busy these past two weeks, we had several birthdays, a trip
to Reno to see Bill Maher, mom having knee surgery...well you know as they
say l...
Interchangeable Pendants/Necklaces
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Remember this post? Well, I now have a bunch of these interchangeable
thingies listed in my etsy shop. This basic listing is for the bail and 2
types of ...
Sacred Ways...
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Back in August, when I started searching for native artifacts to fuel my
dreams & feed my soul, I found myself at a crossroads. I was in spiritual
need...
Znowu latający:)
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Zamówienie:) Z góry określone kolory - tym razem bez ogona z minerałami
(osobiście wolę z ogonem:) ale z trzema podwieszonymi piórkami...
Paper punches and polymer clay
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Ever since I saw this wonderful technique using papercuts to emboss polymer
clay, I knew I wanted to try this with my Tonic Studios paper punches.
I used a ...
Thought Leader, Early Adopter or Sheep Walker?
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Every field, every industry, every group, every tribe has its jargon and I think there's a place for it, albeit limited. It can serve as shorthand, a quick a...
Illuminate
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Look look! Illuminate has a front cover! We are on the way. The stunning
lampshade illuminating the front cover is by Allison Patrick from Zipper 8
Lighti...
Free Consumer Math Worksheets
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Because the free consumer math worksheets is universal. Yes, many students
operating at a pace that they may not appreciate the divisibility math
workshe...
A Stormy President's Day Weekend
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Wind and rain
Watching Eagles circle and glide overhead
Then land in pairs on the barn
And on the beach
Exhilarating beach walks
A nice hot cup of tea ...
Bill Cunningham New York
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I recently watched this amazing documentary, Bill Cunningham New York
In a nutshell, he's an amazing photographer of street style for the New
York Ti...
Bracelet love
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[image: Porcelain & Leather Bracelets]
Some of you may remember the bracelet I made for a giveaway a little while
ago. I really liked that design a lot so ...
Amethyst - February’s Birthstone
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Happy birthday to all of you born in February!
Did you know that in addition to being the official birthstone for
February, amethyst is also the birthsto...
Speed Bumps...
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I've not posted lately. It's not for lack of material. By golly, there's
a backlog of photos from Tucson, snapshots from gallery openings, and
various pr...
Old Fashioned Sparkle
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Flicking through the pages of Vogue this month, I couldn't help but notice
the abundance of sparkly rhinestones appearing in the adverts and fashion
sho...
'Springtime'
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[image: Lampwork Glas Beads]
It's a-coming; pretty flowers here and there, bright sunshine, and longer
daylight hours. So I made these crocus-inspired ...
Vask ja Punane Nahk=?
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Sõbrapäeva meenutuseks.
Sees on midagi isiklikku.
*Let`s remind the Valentine`s Day.*
*Inside the book is something very personal.*
;)
Jewellery Party
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Last week has been pretty busy as I prepare for a jewellery party this
Thursday. I've made some sparkly earrings with fuchsia pink Swarovski
Elements Cry...
Violet Arm Band
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I took on a custom order this week and revisited my floral series. I've
been meaning to develop that series, but I get distracted easily by other
de...
Day 180 to 193
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Hello everybody! How are you? In my January post I hinted at lists of
exciting business, then I got hit with the not so exciting busy. Last
minute exam ma...
And relax
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I love making beads like these. I make the base, dab some stringers on in a
random pattern, then just let gravity take over. There's something very
relaxin...
The flip side of invitation
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…is actually being prepared to work! There’s been a couple of times (okay,
okay, more than a couple) where I’ve questioned my choice of theme for this
mont...
RETURNING TO MY ROOTS.....
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No not another journey through my past, this post is far more literal......
I have finally decided to say goodbye to
the brunette with the red fringe........
Princessa Inca ~ Vogue Mexico
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This beautiful spread of photographs is from *Vogue Mexico* of August 2011.
It's titled Inca Princess and was photographed in Cusco Peru by
photographer...
Kółeczka po przerwie
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W czasie wyjazdu doświadczyłam wielu lądowań na śniegu. Niestety nie
wszystkie były miękkie;-)
Dziś chciałabym zaprezentować trzy pary. W różnych kolorach,...
Forgotten Treasure
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I've been given a bag full of old costume jewellery to make, mend, break
and re-make! Quite an exciting prospect and a real challenge to make some
new pi...
Blue Skies Again
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I am so glad to see this sight.
I have had my share of water the past few days.
There was a leak in the plumbing in the slab of this house.
This meant th...
Enamelling Fun
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This week I have been making earrings and here are some that are now
finished. As you can see they are mostly enamelled so I have been having
fun playing...
Pałac Minerałów - 25-26 luty 2012, Warszawa
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Serdecznie zapraszam na
Giełdę Minerałów i Skamieniałości
25-26 lutego
w Pałacu Kultury i Nauki w Warszawie
na wspólne stoisko z pracami Moccate, Na...
High Nelly............ whoooooo Nelly
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This is my new/old High Nelly. To say that I am excited about it is the
understatement of the century. I have been looking out for one of these
for ...
Martisoare
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Mi-au sosit snururile si ambalajele pentru martisoare, asa ca prima tura de
comenzi a pornit catre voi :)
Intre timp, pentru ca mi s-a urat de ...
Have your kids design their own stationery cards
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I'm not a [image: childrens art used in a card design]Mummy blogger, so I
know you don't come here for child advice. Let's make an exception and talk
about...
shine...
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working on...
light comes from within...
so shine it
as brightly as you can...
you never know whose flame may be down to just a flicker
and n...
Eagle Watching
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My dad and brother were here visiting this week…I really hated to see them
leave this morning but we had a great visit. The weather cooperated so we
wen...
New Beads Again!
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It's been a while, but I've been back at my torch in my slightly battered
workshop* and have new beads in my Etsy shop. Here's a little taster of
what's av...
CMA - Hairy Expectation Monsters
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Welcome back to *Crabby Moms Anonymous*. It's been a while, hasn't it? I
haven't forgotten though. In fact I've sort of obsessed about what to
tackl...
Print tray II
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I have not done much in the way of making over the past week as I have been
painting my bedroom, but now the walls are finally finished I managed to
hang ...
The WireWorkers Guild
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Oh 'hail' to the
BAIL!!
There are such a variety of jewellery pendant
bails available to purchase ... different styles,
sizes and metals. Some snap on, some...
Bead Soup Mix for my Partner...
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I included a big (2 inch) mixed metal focal disk I created with embedded
filigree into solder over a copper base. The clasp is also mixed...the
circle i...
Love shy
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[image: Love shy by Eve smith,silvermeadows.]
Love shy, a photo by Eve smith,silvermeadows. on Flickr.
Here is a pair of earrings that i have made this week...
inspired to stitch
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goodness what a bad blogger I've been ...
I started the year off in such a prolific manner ... determined to keep up
with my blog and lots of projects and ...
I love Screen Printing.....
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You may have gathered by now that I love screen printing and here are my
latest designs. The dandelion clock coaster above is available in my Etsy
Shop. Y...
What Would You Do? Wednesday
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Ok, so I'm pretty confident that I said this post would happen on
Valentine's Day but since I didn't get the chance to even turn my computer
on yesterday (...
Changes.
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I'm all for a change every now and then.
It keeps things interesting and fresh.
But some changes are more difficult than others.
It's time for me to put Su...
A Few Doings
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I haven't been feeling very inspired lately, so I'm afraid the blog posts
have been few and far between. To be honest, I don't think I've done
anything ve...
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I am busy packing and preparing for our little get away, so today I am
introducing you to some of the fabulous shops that I have recently found on
Etsy.
E...
HYDRANGEA
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Witam serdecznie wszystkich po długiej przerwie. Czas przerwać sen zimowy
i zacząć pracować :)
Przerwa pozwoliła mi przede wszytskim odpocząć i ...
Quick and Easy Projects for Valentine's Day
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Valentine's Day is just around the corner.
For those who always do things last minute, just like me, here are my
recommended last minute *Quick and Easy* wi...
New website: New name
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Well big news from Red Bird Towers! For a while now (read over a year!)
I've been meaning to try to set up my own website; my own little corner of
the inte...
Book Review: Silversmithing for Jewelry Makers
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When it comes to the art of silversmithing, there are so many good books
out there already... but Silversmithing for Jewelry Makers is another one!
What I ...
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FOURTH ETSY-ANNIVERSARY SALE!
Prices are already marked down, no coupon code is necessary.
Sale effective 2/10 through 2/13.
All orders come packaged in...
Night Out
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Fancy a night out but have no time/energy/babysitter at the moment? Then
hop over to Jennifer's blog and read about her night out. I felt as if I'd
been th...
A Few New Bead Sets on Etsy
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I've added a few sets of beads to my Etsy store. Above is a picture of one
of the sets. I hope you like them!
OMG, ladies! Thank you so much for buying my...
Fairy Jewelry Giveaway and a $10 Thyme2dream Coupon
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The fairies and I have some fun announcements for February! First, we
wanted to let you know that our friend Aquariann is hosting a Thyme2dream
jewelry g...
Round and round it goes....
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*everyday...*like a never-ending circle, I mentally go through each step,
never really getting anywhere.
...for two years I was stuck on Step 2 with no ab...
Cheap Viagra Order Online
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This article explains a few things about Super Viagra, and if you're
interested, then this is worth reading, because you can never tell what you
don't know...
Shared photo book from Lisa
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Click here to view this photo book larger
Shutterfly photo books are the new way to preserve your memories. Create
your own today.
Totally Tuesday Giveaway: For February 2012
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Each first Tuesday of each month, I add a new blog post called Totally
Giveaway Tuesday. I love giveaways, and I thought it might be nice to share
some rea...
Snow is an excuse to stay in and craft!
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Not that I really need an excuse but things have been so busy recently that
I leap at an opportunity to have a bit of a play.
This is the result of today ...
Artfire UK Guild
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I am a member of the Artfire UK Guild and today I thought I would show you some of the members of that Guilds work, as well as explain why being a member of ...
Bird in the hand
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Here is this week's things that I am grateful for - my "bird in the hand":
Photo by *D'Arcy Norman*
- my birthday and all the lovely greetings I got...
FAM 2012 February.
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Here is a look at my next set of four. I have
added them to flickr for FAM, four a month.
These are made with sterling silver, 9ct gold. hand pierced and th...
Our New Shop
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For a romantic Valentine’s day, express your love with a Forget-Me-Not
necklace. My new Etsy shop now features a variety of necklaces that
feature the F...
Challenge 59 'Goodbye / Miss You' & Winner of Ch 58
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This months challenge is all about *goodbyes,* cards / crafts that are
about saying goodbye to or missing someone.
*Prize* as always is *2 Bee Crafty digi...
Porcelain and Silver
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Porcelain in Jewellery is very effective - look at the work of Ruth
Tomlinson and her beautiful Flora Collection. I recently had a go and found
it quite tr...
Bonnie Jacobsen
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Bonnie sent me some pictures of some lovely work she's been doing with
phosphor bronze wire. Thanks, Bonnie! You can see more of Bonnie's work on
her Face...
101 (well nearly) things......
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......... that have got in the way of blogging recently:
- school pantomime (taxi duty!)
- Opening an Etsy shop
- Re-structuring Lynwoodcrafts' website (twi...
Needle felted styro foam head
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I worked hard yesterday on my "Nefertiti" and she is almost
finished.....yay!
I have really enjoyed this project even though at times I thought I was...
Interviewed !
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My "interview" for the Frit Happens team blog is online today ! A great
reason to pop over there especially if you haven't been there before, there
is lots...
Not long until Valentines Day !
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*What is love?
*
There are many answers to this question that must have been asked over
centuries of time..but I found this little quote the other da...
Beautiful things...
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Ring from the Lladro Re-Cyclos Magic Forest Collection available at
http://www.addisoncollection.net/l10077.html
A pair of bangles from the Urban Blosso...
The other e-course: scrapbook*life*journal
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Before class started for the Hello Soul, Hello Business e-class, I had a
chance to look through all of my classmates blogs and fell in love with Stephanie
...
Happy New Year One and All!!
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O'k so its nearly three weeks into the new Year but it is my first
posting!! So I get to say Happy New Year!!
What have I achieved so far this year? Well...
Quilted Tool Case
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As I was browsing through Kerry Bogert's blog one day,
I stumbled upon her knitting needle case.
: : Photo by Kerry : :
It was a birthday gift,
w...
Secret Snowflake Challenge Blog Hop!
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*
*
*After I got my kit...*
*the beads sat there*
*while the holidays and life carried me away,*
*but these jewels did draw me in *
*for a moment,*
*then a f...
Weigh in Wednesday
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Hubbs and I have decided to really try to loose weight again. I guess you
can call it our New Year's resolutions. We're using a great app on each of
our sm...
Clementini di Italia
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Clementini di Italia 36" x 36" R. Garriott SOLD
Inspired by the open air markets of Venice, it was impossible to resist
this arrangement of ...
What have I got to show!!!
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Mmmmm well what have I got to show you?
Look Jewellery!!
Clustered Bracelet using gemstone chips
Zebra Necklace
Mary Q Bracelet
You could say...
A Strange Bloom
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I've found that the pleasure of working with rhinestone can be quite
addictive! You'll be seeing more of rhinestone lovelies in my designs in
the near fut...
Unusual Jewelry Tool Organizers
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I just recently purchased Mixed Metal Mania: Solder, rivet, hammer, and
wire exceptional jewelry by Kim St. Jean to add to my instructional book
collection...
About Value of Diamond Jewellery
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If you know some interesting facts about precious stone bracelets, it would
make you appreciate their scarcity and exquisite twinkle beyond the looks.
Apa...
On Hiatus
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Hope you're all having a very merry Christmas :)
I'm going to have to put the blog on hold for a while. I'm really not
liking the way that folksy have now ...
Personalised hoops
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The last few weeks I have actually managed to do some new work! It's a set
of personalised name picture for children, presented in an embroidery hoop.
...
Latest Bob Hairstyles for Girls
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[image: african american hairstyles pictures Bob Haircuts]
african american hairstyles pictures Bob Haircuts
[image: Cute Long Bob Haircuts Hairstyles for W...
Poppies
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Had lots of experiences over the last month or so. Had a great time at St
James park. Will be going again to see the Pelicans being fed soon. Went to
Wood ...
New! Tutorial, Antique Copper Earrings
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Just in time for holiday creating! Use fun beads and bright color in the
wires
for a unique and easy to make holiday gift. The 'how to' on the long and
d...
More Copper Jewellery
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My new found love of copper continues with some more new designs. I'll be
taking some of these along to a gallery in Edinburgh on Monday.
I'm at Morning...
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Actually the end of October for the making of these two necklaces. The
first was a small piece of opal and matrix rough. As can be seen the opal
is the b...
My Autism Book for Children
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Wanted to let everyone know that the book that I wrote, illustrated and
published named "Whats Wrong With Alex?", was just added to the Autism
Speaks natio...
Got Some Semiprecious Gems To Play With
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I've participated in a Halloween Tarot exchange with a surprise partner,
and I've just received my package yesterday. I guess my partner saw that I
am maki...
HANDMADE FELTED BOWL SHOP is live!
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One month ago today, I opened my second shop on Etsy called deboraBstudio.
My jewelry shop BeadinByTheSea has been open for 3.5 years and now with
over 12...
Różańcowo
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Co prawda październik już nam minął w połowie, ale nie jest jeszcze za
późno, żeby aktywować "kanał modlitewny". SŁUŻĘ POMOCĄ :) W Różańcowej
sekcji galeri...
On talking to Neil. Again.
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I am still talking to Neil. I've had some friends email me wondering why it
disappeared.
I wanted that conversation to be as anonymous as possible, which ...
Laytonville Art Walk - Saturday!
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I'll be there! Will you?
How wonderful is it that our little town is going to have it's first ever
art walk? Pretty spectacular I think. I often wish our ...
Melissa Muir Shares "Tool Time Tuesdays"
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As my jewelry journey continues I've found certain artists that I go back
to time and again for inspiration and instruction. Melissa Muir fits both
bills f...
Ooh shiny!.........and relax
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Here are the cabs, fresh from the kiln and now beautifully clear again,
thanks to their 680C fire polish. Now all that's left is to attach a
sterling silve...
Mint Chocolate - CharanCreatios
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Mint Chocolate
[image: View This Entire Collection]
Curated By: CharanCreations
[image: Buy and Sell Handmade on ArtFire.com]
ArtFire.com
Jewelry Supp...
And Life Keeps Cruising Along!
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Things seemed to go from busy to busier and busier this Summer, and many
things (like writing in my blog) fell off the list as I tried to pack in as
much ...
Crazy production day
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Who would have thought that I could manage 5 pieces in a day? I really must
have been in the zone today. Mostly they were revisiting old designs for
cu...
Strawberry Birthday Cake
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My daughter recently had her 4th birthday and requested a strawberry shaped
cake for her party. I don't have a huge amount of experience in baking but
this...
A Fond Memory
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One of my favorite memories from childhood is of my grandmother's drinking
bird. It sat in the window, bobbing up and down 'drinking' water. It was
absolut...
New Work in my Etsy Shop!
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Some of my latest creations, in my Simply Adorning Etsy shop!
Multi-Stone Turquoise bracelet, Labradorite Silver Linked bracelet,
Laguna Agate pendan...
A giveaway (And details about my next show)
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This Saturday, 17th September I'm taking part in a show with Caversham Artists and friends. It's set in the beautiful riverside gardens of Caversham Court. D...
mi primera inspiracion
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cuando me decidi a hacer Wunanu fue gracias a un largo trabajo de
inspiracion , pero cuando decidi dar el gran salto fue despues de ver esta
pagina "blanka...
Little rows of dolls...
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Dollies, Russian dolls, matryoshka... Whatever you call them, we love them!
:) FJJ had a gorgeous visit this afternoon from her lovely friend with her
love...
Earrings . . . for a friend
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It's always nice to have a special occasion to make someone special some
thing special for. A dear friend I hadn't seen in a while treated me to
lunch last ...
The Sun that shines through my window
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I made this pendant using Sterling silver wire and Baltic Amber bead.
Beautiful Amber has irregular shape and required a special frame :) The
pendant came o...
Samburu
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Another blog - I know! No blogging for months and then two in one week.
It's amazing how much more beady stuff you can get done when you have a
week off wo...
A NEW BEGINING...
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That's right everyone I'm still alive! Although its been some time since
Ive last sent my thoughts out into the blogger universe I have been busier
than ...
Im Officially Registered
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Yey! I am officially registered for my first half marathon (21km) race in
the upcoming RUNRIO Trilogy 2011 Leg 2: Run United 2 at the Global City on
21 Aug...
New for July Part 2
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Have been adding and re-stocking lots of items this month!
These lockets sold out very fast so I have got more and added two more to
the collection, from £...
This Week's Featured Artisan -
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This weeks featured artisan is Vivian - Bowquet! Darling bows for your
Darlings!
You can find Bowquet on:
Etsy
Facebook
Blog
On Fire ...
A Gorgeous Win!
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I'm excited to share the gorgeous designs of Sigalit Alcalai with you!
Artisan jewelry of glass resin and precious metals in the most vivid of
colors! I re...
It's been a while......
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Thought I'd better leave blogging for a while until I had something more
positive to say!
I'm feeling much better now - my doctor has given me a sick note ...
Sailing Into Summer Sale
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It's Summer and time for outdoor parties! Don't forget the cookies. They
make perfect picnic deserts. They're easy to pack, don't need a plate or
uten...
New Beginnings
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Three years ago i started a blog, I told you everything, major and minor. I
abandoned you last year and i'm sorry. Life's been hard but it'ds getting
bette...
Inspired by...
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[image: I'm listening]I'm Listening - haptree
The Folksy team have recently created a series of posts called 'Inspired
by...' and they have invited all of...
Cristina Amador Joyas en La Revista del Universo
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This is what I was excited about! My jewelry is inside this Sunday's La
Revista which comes with El Universo newspaper. The feature is called
"Green Crea...
Snakeshead
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William Morris is endlessly inspiring! When I got my hands on this amazing
vintage brass filagree finding, I knew I had to work it into a design based
on M...
April Theme Challenge: April Showers
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Colleen Nikoupour of cniko creates a sweet stormy cloud shape shaped out of
heavy gauge sterling silver wire and then hand hammered for strength and
des...
Viking Knit - How Fun!!
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I recently took a class using clay and wire and the highlight of the class
was learning how to do viking knit. Just by chance I went to Bead Fest -
Wire ...
Chickpea soup greek style / Σούπα ρεβύθια
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As much as I love this hearty soup, I rarely make it since my hubby stays
away from chickpeas. This recipe is the traditional greek chickpea soup,
made wi...
Beads, Brushes, Bronze and Braids
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I haven't written a blog entry in FOREVER -- probably because I was down in
the dumps and had nothing positive to write, and I don't want a...
We've moved our blog to Wordpress!
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From today, our lovely Little Bead Shop blog has moved to Wordpress!
Come and visit us at http://thelittlebeadshop.wordpress.com/
Love,
The girls from th...
ghirlanda di pasqua foto 11 | Donna Trendy
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Che bella sorpresa !!!!!!!!!!!!
ho trovato la mia ghirlanda di pasqua su DONNA TRENDY !!!!!
ghirlanda di pasqua foto 11 | Donna Trendy
grazie!
ghirlan...
Auction ended
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Bidding has now closed. That you all so much for your generous bids, we
have raised a whopping £726.75. I have e-mailed all of the winners and as
soon as a...
100 FRIENDS
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I saw that I have 93 followers already. Almost 100! Thank you so much for
visiting my blogg:) Here is a little suprise for all of you, my dear
friends! A b...
Leaving This Blog
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Hi I thought I'd better tell those of you that follow me here, that I am
not going to be updating this blog anymore!!
I am in the process of opening an E...
Spring is most definitely springing
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My first blog this year! It's about time. This new post is just an excuse
to share some pictures from the new spring Erdem collection, and...enthuse
a litt...
Links I'm Obsessed With 2
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Time for another round of inspirational gorgeousness!
Beautiful beaded beads and a sprinkling of origami - I found this whilst
looking for origami instruct...
Rubbish.com!
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Has it really been that long since I've been on here. Yikes! I'm very
sorry. How rubbish am I!?
I clearly am not a very good multi-tasker!
I've just co...
Something new with my oldest wire wrapping~
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I started with these swirl shape wire wrapped pieces several years ago.
After so long time trying different styles and techniques, I found out
these are wh...
Another awesome giveaway
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To celebrate the opening of her new etsy store Belinda Saville -
Handcrafted Artisan Jewellery is having an awesome giveaway.
Such a gorgeous necklace defin...
Quote of the Day and Editing Photos Project
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Yes, I know. It's been a looooooong time. A long time. But Rachel and I
discussed starting a new project where we would edit each other's photos -
somet...
Daini’s Blossom
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Oh my goodness, look at this gorgeous neckpiece! I was meandering
aimlessly on the interwebs when this photo of Alexandra Daini’s “Blossom”
stopped me in ...
our house
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our house, number 5 of series of ten, currently for sale at The Beetroot Tree Gallery, Draycott.Our House, the place I love to be at the moment, although ove...
Fully Engaged
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Hello All!
As some of you may have noticed, I have been absent from my glass blog for
a number of months now. My artistic direction has taken a turn to a n...
My Shiny New Website and Blog
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UPDATE
Comments fixed!
END UPDATE
Come see the new home of JoslinJewels.com including my new Joslin Jewels
Creation Journal blog! From now on I will be p...
No More Present Panic
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Christmas is well and truly on the way, and with the icy arctic blasts
showing no signs of abating, the best way to do your christmas shopping
this year is...
Bah Humbug BoB
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Bah Humbug BoB
Originally uploaded by Murano Silver
BoB chillaxing after helping me pack up some of the Christmas
orders...(trying to convince me he work...
Pumpkin cheesecake Recipe and a coupon!
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This is a recipe I adapted from allrecipes.com. It is super yummy. I'll be
running a sale from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. For 15% off your order,
please...
Stocking Fillers
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Just a quick note......I have some cute coin purses for boys which are
reduced to *£5.00* in my shop they would make great stocking fillers. If
you would l...
This blog has moved!
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I haven't blogged in a long time. Work (of the 9 to 5 kind) and family
after the move to Berlin sort of overwhelmed me, and I have been sort of
worn out ...
BoB the overseer
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BoB the overseer
Originally uploaded by Murano Silver
BoB likes to make sure my workin's are up to standard!
Every so often his paw flicks out until I've ...
Questions questions...
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If you want to start up on your own (so to speak) who can you ask or where
can you go to find out if you need any certificates such as health and
safety an...
It's been a while!
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Hello Blog Fans, sorry it has been so long!! I get so absorbed reading
everyone else's blog that I run out of time to write my own!
I have not been up to m...
My secret is my precious
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Od wczoraj do 7 listopada trwa głosowanie na Klejnot Polskiej Biżuterii
2011.
W konkursie bierze udział również moja praca - sekretnik
"MY SECRET IS MY P...
17th October
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Things have been ever so slightly manic the last couple of weeks, first of
all preparing for the Not On The High Street Winter Gift Guide to come out,
my L...
Crave Photography
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Don't miss out on the chance to win a online session with Ande from Crave
Photography head on over to The Material Lense to enter!!!!
RECYCLED SPOON ring
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RECYCLED SPOON ringOriginally uploaded by SuzyQJewelryThis is what I´m up to now. I´m giving silversmithing a serious try and attend classes three days a wee...
Reminder ~ Going Dark
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Just a reminder to those of you who have been kind enough to follow this
blog, I am consolidating an moving my posts about my metalwork to my
Wordpress blo...
Dog Days of Summer
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My weekend was spent as a pretty relaxing one, just taking care of some
cleaning (and tree trimming) around the house. Although I didn't work much
on new i...
Ageeeeees!
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It's been ages since I updated my blog. Sorry :( I've been really busy with Creative
Crafting Magazine, getting the site ready, re-launching Creative Connec...
Hmmmmm
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Well, another month has gone by with no blog! What am I like? No, don't
answer that, please.
And, I don't really have time to blog now... the Bristol Inter...
Sunset
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sunset
Originally uploaded by aurorabeadz
Seemed apt really as this is likely to be the end of this blog but I have
not quit at all just moved it to wordpr...
Helloooo!
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Long time no speak!
This is a short post here, just to let you all know that I now have a blog at
http://www.rebeccacrabtree.blogspot.com/
I'd be gratefu...
One Chapter Ends, Another Begins...
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Well, I'm just about ready to wrap things up over here. My Etsy shop is now
closed. I will be donating the rest of my inventory to the Beads-Of-Clay
Grou...
In the Pink
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Wow - I've been so busy just lately with one thing and another, new
customers and lots of commissions - brides, holiday jewellery, you name it!
The vinta...
UK Handmade Summer 2010
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The reason why I am not blogging much these days is out now! The Summer
Issue of UK Handmade is available to read from the website
http://www.ukhandmade.c...
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*Well what a few weeks we've just had ! Here's me promising to blog more
often and then we hit holiday time & before I know it over a month has gone
by. Th...
Feature Friday
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Yay for Friday and Yay for these beautiful new handmade items from my
fellow Artisan Beader teammates!
MISS SAPPHIRE - Swarovski Crystal Earrings with ...
Emerald necklace and earrings - a love story
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The infinity shaped pendant is made of teardrop Emerald briolettes,
sterling silver and 14Kgold-filled wire. The chain is made of sterling
silver, ...
Where to start?
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I'm back! I have a house! It's spring!
The last 10 months seem like they could have been a dream. Or nightmare,
depending on which day. One that I don't ...
It's all changing...
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So much has changed for me in the last 2 years - I now have two children
for a start! I am also a SAHM now and have decided to use the opportunity
to work ...
HIGH HEELS IN HIGH PLACES Necklace by ECLETTICA
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There were peers and there were callgirls. Two West Indie petty crooks. A
Secretary Of State For War. A Russian Naval Attaché. A slum landlord. A
my...
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It feels like I have taken off the lid of the box of Pandora. And I want to
create all the designs that are in my head. And I want to share them with
you...
Christmas craft fayre
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Here's a picture from the Aylesford Priory craft fayre
Despite being positioned opposite a stall selling mass produced '£1 any
item' jewellery, as well as...
Power Love Celtic Ring
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I am happy to present you this Tutorial. This lesson shows how to make a
ring in the old and interesting style and look from the Celtic Culture. I
love th...
First Give A Way of The Year
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To celebrate the new year, I am giving away a set of magnets or if the
winner prefers, push pins. The magnets come in 1 inch square or circle, and
come in ...
Reminder...
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Pink Zinnias is now Art, Life, Love and is now located at http://melissameman.blogspot.com If your feed is still set to typepad, I would love it if you follo...
NEW Book Available Now!
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I'm so excited to announce today that, at long last, my new book Wire Art
Jewelry is available to order!
I just received the "proof copy" today, and it loo...
Career Changes Going On!!
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I've been out of touch on Magnolia Blossom Art for some time. Haven't been
able to work much on crafting and boy do I miss it. Things are going well
around...
Butterfly Belt
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..a bday gift for my best friend..
It took 1 week to accomplish this project. With lots of patience and
chit-chat with Mariah to "brainstorming" the desig...
Barn owl update!
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Just a quick update on my previous post about the nesting barn owls...
There were only 2 owlets that fledged from the box this summer. This
probably means ...
The finished article in more detail
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Here is the 3D triangular shaped beaded toggle clasp of said finished
article, a bit closer up and a little bit more in focus (I think!).
So much to say......sorry for delay in blogging! pt1
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Firstly let me appologise for not updating this blog sooner. As you will
see, i've had quite a bit on my plate recently.
I'll start with my good old friend...
New features at JewelryLessons.com!
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We just released a series of much requested new features!
*1) Write a tutorial review: *this feature allows users who have bought a
tutorial to write a per...
Release Me Part Three - By SophiesC
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Release Me Part Three - By SophiesC
Measurements: Size of pendant (excluding drop): 2.1x1.5 cm Length of chain:
73 cm
I am the rain that's coming down ...
Oops!
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Hi all just to say that the site is temporally down but will be up and
running shortly with more exciting jewellery posts to come here is a sneak
peek of ...
My Girl
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Lily and I got to spend the day at the zoo together. We had a blast and
got to spend some quality time together. I wish she could stay this young
forev...
My Jewellery Life in Pictures
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I've learned a lot in the past four years studying Jewellery &
Silversmithing. I've learned that you must always make a brooch pin with
straightened steel ...
Gorgeous. I'm loving purple lately too!
ReplyDeleteWow, what an absolutely spectacular design!
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful, Kristin! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much everyone - I'm so happy you like it - hopefully it will sell soon!
ReplyDeleteKristin :)
Fabulous Kristin, absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteI love how delicate it is,and it's purple,one of my favorite colors!^^
ReplyDeleteThank you Vicky - great to hear from you, I hope you are keeping well.
ReplyDeleteKristin :)
Thank you Miss Loony - yes, purple is mine too, especially this shade of purple, I can almost taste it!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment and welcome to my blog.
Kristin :)