Month: October 2015
Colour of the Month – Cobalt
Thanks for stopping by. Today I am finishing the Colour of the Month series for Cobalt with some beautiful earrings that will work with all of the necklaces I have shown over the last few weeks. As always, clicking on the photo will take you to the shop where you can buy any of the… Read More
On my walk this morning…
A cloudy start to the week here. A cooler day today. I have been: studying for my first exam in about 20 years! making lots of beads for the upcoming Christmas events I am involved with (Little Treasures at Pepper Street Gallery and the T’Arts Christmas window). saying farewell to the first house I bought.… Read More
Colour of the Month – Cobalt Blue
I hope you have enjoyed the posts about Cobalt so far! Just to recap: The first week’s post was all about the striking colour that is cobalt. The second week’s post was about the different shades of blue that work beautifully with cobalt And this week’s post is all about contrasting colours. Opposite cobalt on… Read More
New recycled glass jewellery
I have been working with a shop in Melbourne, creating a new range of work using recycled glass, and I have to say I have been thrilled with the results. I have modified some of my current work slightly, and now I can’t wait to make more pieces. Each set contains a leather wraparound necklace,… Read More
On my walk this morning…
I didn’t walk this morning! I had a sleep interrupted by kids and cats, and when it came time to wake up…well, I couldn’t! When I finally did wake up the sun was shining, and it was a beautiful morning. Things I am looking forward to: Murray Bridge Handmade Market. This is on November 7.… Read More
#makeforgood
Have you heard about the #makeforgood campaign? It’s being run by Etsy Australia, and it goes a bit like this: The #makeforgood collection is a project powered by Australian Etsy sellers and in support of Plan International’s Because I Am A Girl campaign. 20% of the sale price of certain products will be donated to Plan’s Because… Read More
Moet Champagne Bottle Necklace
I recently had a request to make a special necklace for a 50th birthday present. The birthday lady quite liked champagne, and in particular Moet. I mentioned I could make a necklace with Moet glass. I made a couple of necklaces for her to choose from, and pictured below is the necklace that wasn’t chosen. Now… Read More
Colour of the Month – Cobalt Blue
Thanks for all of the lovely comments on last week’s cobalt blue necklace. It seems like this colour is a favourite for quite a few people. This week I have played with several shades of blue, and created some fun dotty beads. I have also etched the beads to give them a soft, matt finish.… Read More
On my walk this morning…
We had such a lovely time at the Port Festival this weekend! So nice to reconnect with some customers we haven’t seen for a while. Plus a chance to spend some time in Port Adelaide (where we lived for 7 years). I can feel people are starting to think about Christmas. You can’t help but… Read More