For FRAN...

You asked for 'pinky purples' and this actually works, despite me saying it wouldn't! I really hope you like it - if not, I'll put it in my shop and make another one for you.

Tudor Style Bracelet

This bracelet comes from a pattern in Bead and Button magazine. I would never normally put these colours together, but I think they look stunning.

Another Wire-Wrapped Bead Bracelet

And look what it did to my poor little hand! I have to lay off the wire-wrapping for a few days, until the blister goes down...

The bracelet is made from 6mm glass pearls, 3mm glass pearls, MOP discs, 6mm fire-polished glass beads and 10mm fire-polished glass beads. I am not usually a fan of green things, but I love this. I added a little feature dangle on the clasp, to give a bit more interest. I even had a go at making my own jump-rings, with 1mm wire. I think 0.8mm would be better, but, at least the one I used is really strong!

Bead Bracelet

This was inspired by an article in Bead Magazine. I really loved the look of the project, but, being me, I wanted to make it different! I have used glass pearls, labradorite nuggets, labradorite round 6mm beads and fire-polished facet beads.

And Another One, In Reds

This one uses 3mm pearls instead of facet beads, so is slightly less sparkly. The mix of colours was really lovely. I am thinking of making another one in greens, but am having a rest from this for a while!

Labradorite and Swarovski Bracelet

This bracelet has labradorite chips, swarovski bicone crystals, seed beads and glass pearls in it, all twisted into a pretty rose toggle. The crystals catch the light, adding a little 'bling'.

Orders From a Jewellery Party

A friend held a jewellery party for me yesterday (thanks Jo!) I did ok for sales but also took a fair few orders. I made the easier/quicker ones up when I got back will post about the other ones as they get done. I met a few very nice people and had a chatty couple of hours while getting rid of some of my creations - bliss!