Monday 12 September 2011

103 days

Only 103 days until Christmas -eek!
I am planning to make most of the gifts this year, not only will it be good practice but it will also (hopefully) work out to a little less expensive.
I am also trying to sign up to 3 craft fairs during November & Christmas fairs connected with the church I work for in December - I therefore need to get a shake on and build up my supplies, and what i have available to to sell.
As well as my jewellery I would like to make & sell some seasonal bits, and when I saw these cute bead & ribbon trees on another blog I had to give them ago, along side my beaded angels  I hope people will be tempted to buy one.
 

I have also developed a new style of bracelet that I am calling 'Aurora' they feature two strands if wire; between the larger beads two smaller beads sit on their own strand adding dimension and interest. 
Here are 3 of my new bracelets

'Aurora - bright'
'Aurora - earth'
'Aurora - strawberries & cream'

In my previous post I told you about the bookmarks I ordered - here is my first attempt. Let me know what you think

Saturday 10 September 2011

Accidently on purpose

Having recently discovered a seller on ebay with lots of lovely charms - and finding out that to bid (and win) these charms work out very reasonable - often half the price, or less, if I were to buy them from elsewhere - I have found that I have spent a small fortune on charms, a mistake as I actually am in need of beads to be able to make more items.

However
I have purchased some beautiful bookmarks that I need to add beads & charms to make a lovely gift - watch this space for pictures.