Tubby Thursday and Earrings

These earrings are made from a pattern for circular peyote that I covered in Level 2 of the City and Guilds course. One of my finished pieces was a choker made of these hexagons, sewed together. It was my best piece I think, mainly because it was different to anything else made.

This week, I am disappointed to write, I gained 1.5lbs. I did deserve to gain, although I wasn't expecting THAT much! I did have a few extra points each day and Tuesday was a bad day because I was really fed up (sad, not the food meaning!) Anyway, I am back on track and have already been to the gym twice this week. Spicy tomato and lentil soup for dinner - tasty.

I must admit to finding the whole thing very difficult at the moment. I think it must be the weather, but I am so hungry ALL the time. Having said that, I am over half way, so I must keep slogging away.

Two WIPs

Two patterns from Bead and Button. I got bored half way through the pink one and started the other!

Two More Valentines

Simple yet effective

Patchwork style

These two cards were made today when I was having a play. I am not as happy with the patchwork card as the other one, because it took so long and nothing seemed to finish it in the right way. You know when you get that thing (in any craft) where you keep adding bits and changing bits but it doesn't come out right! Most of these seem to end up in the bin, or, if they are jewellery, in the bead box.

I do now think it is nice, having had a break from it and seeing it again with fresh eyes. It just took too much of my time and would not be with making again.

Hibiscus Flower

From a pattern by Kerrie Slade, printed in Bead & Button magazine recently. It was a really simple pattern to follow, although it did take a few hours to make. I am now making a tubular peyote choker to hang it from, in the same colour as the three larger beads on the stamens of the bloom.

21st BIrthday Card

This card was requested by Snowqueen (from Crafter...oo) who wanted it for a friend. The brief was 'pink and blingy', which I hope I have managed!

Beaded Bead Earrings

I am so pleased with the way these turned out. I used the pattern from my C&G course, but did my own thing. I would wear them myself, but they are going in my Folksy shop...

Another Netted Spiral

This time in pinks. Really pretty!

Spiral Staircase Bracelet

TTNP - 11th December

The finished article. I made it similar to the other leaf necklace, but added a 'vine' which twirls all around the leaves. Quite effective although it still requires more work in my opinion.

Flower in Beads

It was a bit fiddly, but not difficult. Another project from one of my new books. I am going to make another one in blues and greens. I am thinking of sewing this one onto a bag, but the possibilities are endless really...

A commission

Choker and bracelet


Close up


Twisted strand purple bracelet


Tri-wrap bracelet

For Gloria - hope your grand-daughter likes them.

Thinking ahead for selling at parties...

I have been thinking of some simple designs that would not take 12 hours to make, that could be sold at jewellery parties. I came up with this design for a set of ear-rings and a 'wrap bracelet'. The bracelet is designed specifically to wrap three times around the wrist, but can also be worn as a simple necklace if desired.

Two cards

I was just playing last night and quite liked this colour combination, so I made two similar cards. The paper is already adheshive, so they were really quick to make.

My Giveaway Present...

I really hope you like them Ethel and Edna's Tearoom.

A Daisy Card to go with the Daisy Bag...

A Daisy Bag for a Daisy Girl

This bag has been made for my son's 'girlfriend'. He is 6 and she is 7! It is her party on Sunday and he was really chuffed when I said I would make a bag for her. He thinks my makes are lovely (bless him). I really hope that, at 7, she is not too cool for a bag like this. She is fairly girly so should like the flower/pink combination.

Pink is the colour of the day I think!

I am really quite pleased with these. They came from a 'play' session where I just looked at colours and patterns and tried various things out. I love the use of colour and where it can lead. Sometimes the end product is only fit for the bin, but most of the time I can use it or at least salvage something of use from it.