Spring is everywhere at the moment. The cherry blossom trees are in full, wonderful bloom and the Lilacs are just beginning to put on their glory. Tulips are taking over from the last of the daffodils and early clematis and wisteria are hinting at how beautiful they will be in a couple of weeks time.
When surrounded by all this new life it is hardly surprising that some of it finds it's way into my Polymer Clay!
This bracelet is made of over a hundred little flower buds, just giving a hint of how pretty they are going to be when they are in full bloom. A lovely golden green outer casing with the softest of peach inside.
I thought Abundance was just the right name for it!
Enjoy!
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
Sunday, 2 May 2010
Accent Beads Now Listed!
Sorry for the short delay, but I had a birthday and a wonderful treat from my Husband of a little time away in a Country House Hotel!
So it took me a bit longer to list the accent beads than I had thought it would, but I am sure you will forgive me!
They are all now up on Etsy if you would like to have a look - just thought I would let you know. Have a great weekend!
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
Accents
Over the past couple of months, my Fish and Blossom Focal Beads have become quite popular, both at the Cirencester Craft Fairs and on Etsy.
This is great and it has got me thinking about other styles of Focals to make. Images have been going around in my mind, but I haven't come to any firm decisions yet on what the next series should feature.
What did occur to me though, was that it might be nice to do some Accent Beads to compliment the focals. So I made some! These really were fun to make - I love making round beads - and I have made just three sets, to match three of the remaining Focals that are still on Etsy at the moment. Hopefully, these will be just as popular with everyone.
I have also had a great day, creatively speaking, and have made two new styles of beads. Pictures to follow when I have made them up into 1 necklace and 1 something else - not sure if it will be a necklace or a bracelet yet....will let you know!
Meanwhile, I am enjoying the gorgeous spring weather we are having and looking forward to my Birthday later in the week. The children and Darren are being very secretive!
Hope you are all having a great week too!
This is great and it has got me thinking about other styles of Focals to make. Images have been going around in my mind, but I haven't come to any firm decisions yet on what the next series should feature.
What did occur to me though, was that it might be nice to do some Accent Beads to compliment the focals. So I made some! These really were fun to make - I love making round beads - and I have made just three sets, to match three of the remaining Focals that are still on Etsy at the moment. Hopefully, these will be just as popular with everyone.
I have also had a great day, creatively speaking, and have made two new styles of beads. Pictures to follow when I have made them up into 1 necklace and 1 something else - not sure if it will be a necklace or a bracelet yet....will let you know!
Meanwhile, I am enjoying the gorgeous spring weather we are having and looking forward to my Birthday later in the week. The children and Darren are being very secretive!
Hope you are all having a great week too!
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
Oh My! I'm on Polymer Clay Daily!
My "Rome I" Necklace has been featured on Polymer Clay Daily! http://polymerclaydaily.com/I am beside myself with joy and have still yet to come back down to earth from that very high cloud I have been floating around on since I saw the feature yesterday.
For those of you who are new to PCD, it is a wonderful site by Cynthia Tinapple. Everyday she features work by Polymer Clay Artists from all over the world. There is always something new, innovative, groundbreaking, or simply just breathtaking and beautiful to look at. It is probably the best Polymer Clay Site in the World, in my opinion. I have been following it for about 4 years now. It gets better and better each year and is my daily fix for inspiration and polymer eye candy.
When I first started visiting I used to wonder how I would feel if a piece of my work ever got featured - and now I know! I feel very honoured and simply over the moon!
Thank you so much Cynthia for showing my necklace. It has been the highlight of my year (and probably of last year too!).
Thanks to all of you who have left such lovely comments to congratulate me - it means the world to me!
I need to say a big thank you to Deb for getting the screenshot for me. Deb is a fellow member of PCAGOE (Polymer Clay Artist Guild of Etsy) and is a wonderful Artist, person and friend. Her shop is called Renaissance Gal of San Antonio, visit it here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/rengalsa. She is a blogging master and tirelessly blogs about the PCAGOE members and their work, as well as occasionally about her own exceptional work! Here is the link for her blog if you would like a look - I do recommend it: http://rengalsa.blogspot.com/Now I need to channel all this positive energy into something made of Polymer!
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
New Display for Cirencester Craftsmans Market
Just thought I would share what my new set up for my craft fairs looks like.
My friend and fellow crafter David made the wonderful shelf unit for me, or as we have to call it "A Display Module"!! This has given the whole display lots more height, which is great for customers, much more comfortable for them to view the jewellery. It has also created some extra space, which is always welcome!
My new Jewellery Busts have arrived and I think they look just brilliant. Made from recycled paper they add a touch of something to the whole look of the table. I think it looks a lot more professional now.
It has been nice to be able to have a bit of a revamp for spring. Now I just need to spring clean the house!
Friday, 19 March 2010
Ups and Downs - seriously picture heavy!!
Life has been full of ups and downs recently.
I have been very busy with caring for my wonderful Mum, and have had to squeeze about 30 hours of work into a 24 hour day. I am sure you all know that feeling!
But despite the stress and worry of looking after someone I love very much, I have had to work as well. Weekly Craft Fairs are a wonderful outlet and brilliant time to connect with other crafters when you work from home and feel a bit isolated, but I have to say I have been finding it really hard to cope with making enough stock these last 3 weeks. On the other hand - it keeps me grounded and stops me from moping and worrying too much. It makes me work - and I can eventually loose myself in the work and just be.
Happy times also inbetween everything else. My beautiful and wonderful daughter has just turned 14!
Frogs are her "thing" of the moment - so I made 24 Frog Cupcakes for her birthday tea!
We also had a wonderful day out with her best friend and my best friend and went for a girlie day out to London and visited Harrods where the girls got their ears pierced (after nagging us Mums for the past 7 years!).
Life is good - and worrying - and stressful, but I am so lucky to have my wonderful family and my wonderful life, for all its ups and downs.
So anyway - here is what I have been working on.
The picture at the top is a swirled lentil bead necklace with leaf caps. A "happy mistake" was made with the leaf caps - I didn't realise when I placed them that they would all line up perfectly like flowers,but will be making sure I do it again!
This is something I am really pleased with - hundreds of leaves all made into components that interlock. The inspiration came from a little cliosonne articulated fish that my daughter has. Loved making it so much I made a bracelet and earrings to match!
Here are the rest of the things - lots more phot0s but not too much of me whittering on!!
Enjoy!
I have been very busy with caring for my wonderful Mum, and have had to squeeze about 30 hours of work into a 24 hour day. I am sure you all know that feeling!
But despite the stress and worry of looking after someone I love very much, I have had to work as well. Weekly Craft Fairs are a wonderful outlet and brilliant time to connect with other crafters when you work from home and feel a bit isolated, but I have to say I have been finding it really hard to cope with making enough stock these last 3 weeks. On the other hand - it keeps me grounded and stops me from moping and worrying too much. It makes me work - and I can eventually loose myself in the work and just be.
Happy times also inbetween everything else. My beautiful and wonderful daughter has just turned 14!
Frogs are her "thing" of the moment - so I made 24 Frog Cupcakes for her birthday tea!
We also had a wonderful day out with her best friend and my best friend and went for a girlie day out to London and visited Harrods where the girls got their ears pierced (after nagging us Mums for the past 7 years!).
Life is good - and worrying - and stressful, but I am so lucky to have my wonderful family and my wonderful life, for all its ups and downs.
So anyway - here is what I have been working on.
The picture at the top is a swirled lentil bead necklace with leaf caps. A "happy mistake" was made with the leaf caps - I didn't realise when I placed them that they would all line up perfectly like flowers,but will be making sure I do it again!
This is something I am really pleased with - hundreds of leaves all made into components that interlock. The inspiration came from a little cliosonne articulated fish that my daughter has. Loved making it so much I made a bracelet and earrings to match!
Here are the rest of the things - lots more phot0s but not too much of me whittering on!!
Enjoy!
Monday, 8 February 2010
Fish Focal Beads - Update!
Just to let all of you who have asked me, that the Fish Series Focal Beads are now up in my Etsy Shop.
I have added a link to my shop, over on the left hand side, here on the blog, so if you want, you can just click on any of the pictures and it will take you straight there to have a browse.
I will be putting up the listing for the Flower focals and the Tree Focals later today and tomorrow!
Thank you all for your interest and comments on these beads - it means so much to me to get your feedback - and I love comments!
Hope you all have a great week.
I have added a link to my shop, over on the left hand side, here on the blog, so if you want, you can just click on any of the pictures and it will take you straight there to have a browse.
I will be putting up the listing for the Flower focals and the Tree Focals later today and tomorrow!
Thank you all for your interest and comments on these beads - it means so much to me to get your feedback - and I love comments!
Hope you all have a great week.
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