Making, making

It's always good to feel like you are achieving things creatively - or at least I feel that way. 

Here is my mannequin Pricilla modelling my latest batch of necklaces for the gallery. She's quite the hussy, isn't she, with all that bling.

Whoopsie, a very blurry shot :)

There's five single lens pendants and one that has two smaller lenses. This particular piece was very pesky, in fact I started it last year and it was just giving me a headache and so sat waiting to be finished for a long while.

It's always good to have them finished and delivered to the gallery so I can get on with something else.

What's that something else? I'd love to make another dress - I have a few ideas forming in my head but need a bit more working out before I'll start on that.

I'm so enjoying making my little line of stationary bits and promise once it's properly (ie clearly) photographed that I'll get my little giveaway happening :)

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In my studio + thank you

Firstly, I wanted to say thank you for your kind words at the passing of little Charlie dog. Charlie lived with Mum and Dad and was an important family member. Your lovely comments were so thoughtful and caring. What a great bunch of people you all are. xx

I wanted to share some images of the work in my studio.

A necessary thing in my workspace is a good cup of tea. I just love this cup and saucer. 

 I am so enjoying making my stationary but have had an order from Handmark Gallery for jewellery so have had to pull out my thumb.

Vintage optometrist lenses that I've been making into pendants.

Bits of chain that I've made, my thumb vice (for holding wire) and my jeweller's saw.

There's that washi tape again.

My vintage printing letters.

Some mini garland made from washi tape.

Strips of colour for my cards and tags.

Finished gift tags. I rather like these little guys.

A nice little spot in my studio with my lovely new Rob Ryan tile, a special gift from a wonderful friend recently.

I am building myself up to a market stall later in the year (hopefully) but before that I'll be having a mini giveaway of some of my stationary. I'd love some feedback from you guys. More about that soon!

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ps. a little update on Molly... I'm not sure if the antibiotics are making her feel a bit off colour, but she had me up to go outside or just for a pat 6 times last night. She's feeling very needy. It would be a lot easier if she could tell me how she feels. Her poops have improved so I'm hoping she's on the mend. Let's hope we get a good night's sleep tonight :)

Lace lovelies

I've been busy making a batch of lace pendants for a local gallery, Handmark, who are doing a Mother's Day jewellery feature.

All the lovely comments from my previous post on these really inspired me, so thank you.

The images are all from a collection of vintage French lace samples that I was lucky to score off Ebay a few years ago.

I chose to do them in black, cherry red and a royal blue with steel chain and velvet ribbon.

If I can get my act together (don't hold your breath!!) I'd quite like to do a giveaway with one of these.

Have a great week friendly readers!

New jewellery

Finally!!! It has taken me months to get these finished. I have been so slack and very distracted by all the DIY-ing around the house. Now I need to get cracking on some more and hopefully I wont take so long. They are made from vintage optometrist lenses, handmade steel chain and images from a little collection of French postcards.

I so need my studio set up as I have so many things I want to do. I have some good ideas for brooches using the skills learnt at the Anna Davern workshop.

Anyway, I'll deliver these little guys to Handmark Gallery tomorrow.