I am getting a bunch of things ready for my next shift at @tartscollective including lots of flower sticks. I will also have some new bracelets, earrings and necklaces. Can’t wait to spend several hours there on Sunday. Open 12-4pm.
Ideas are funny things.
These birds?
They didn’t work. At all.
But sometimes the “fail” is just a detour.
Sometimes it’s a pause.
Sometimes it’s the thing that nudges you toward something better.
And sometimes — if you’re patient —
the idea comes back and works when you least expect it.
Making is a bit like that.
Messy. Frustrating. Magical.
These birds won’t be part of my next Etsy release.
They aren’t right yet.
So I’m pivoting — toward a new idea that I’m genuinely excited about.
Maybe one day I’ll return to the birds.
For now, I’m letting them percolate
while I pour everything into meeting my March 7 deadline.
This new collection of one-off pieces is shaping up to be very different from anything I’ve made before — and I think that’s why it’s taking a little longer to bring together. It feels like a creative stretch, but the good kind.
These are one of the bead styles I’ve been playing with lately: etched transparent glass. They have the most beautiful soft glow to them ✨
Still experimenting, still refining… but I can feel it coming together. Having a release deadline definitely helps keep me moving!
I’m currently working on a new one-off jewellery collection for Etsy, featuring my handmade glass beads and inspired by my travels in Japan last year 🇯🇵✨
The plan is to have everything ready for March 7. Until then, there are still a few one-off pieces from my small heart collection available on Etsy — but only until the new release drops.
My favourite beads to make, made into bracelets. Love all the colours 💜💙♥️💚🩵
Had an idea to make my favourite beads and then turn them into bracelets.
It’s always a beautiful drive out to @fabrik.arts in Lobethal, but last week felt extra special — I got to deliver a big bunch of my flower sticks for their gallery shop. 🌸
Such an honour to have my work sitting alongside so many incredible creatives. And I absolutely love how they’ve displayed the flowers… they look right at home there.
New necklaces at @tartscollective now. I have been having so much fun picking through my bead collection for just the right beads for these necklaces.
Introducing Bee Sticks! 🐝✨
I’ve had so many requests for bees on sticks to add to the flower stick bunches, so here they are at last.
I’ll be honest — I hesitated because they’re a bit pricier to make… but sometimes you just have to follow the idea and see what happens.
They’re $20 each and will be available at T’Arts from Saturday. Can’t wait to see them buzzing off to new homes 💛
Sundays are usually a bit quieter at @tartscollective which means I can spend time tidying up my display. I love checking in on what has sold here. Looks like Bombay Sapphire Gin earrings have been popular this month.
