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View from my studio

I have had a tricky week, with sick children, and it has had a bit of an impact on how many beads I got made this week.  Still, kids come…

Greenery #4

And for the final part of the Greenery series, inspired by the Pantone 2017 colour of the year, I have a series of new earrings.  A variety of greens.  Something…

Making custom necklaces…

I love the process of making necklaces for people.  Sometimes it’s really clear what the customer wants, and it all goes fairly smoothly. Other times, the vision is less clear,…

View from my studio

It has been a busy week in the studio with some orders, some top-ups and a market.  I don’t mind a busy week, but now I have to tidy things…

Greenery #3

I used a mix of green recycled glass beads for these necklaces including Green Depression glass, wine bottles, Peroni beer bottles and Moet champagne bottles!  A lovely mix of bead…

View from my studio

Ah, it’s been nice to be in my new studio, it’s working out quite well.  I have been making lots of recycled glass beads.  It’s kind of interesting to work…

Greenery #2

When Pantone release a colour of the year, they also add some colour schemes along with it, which makes it really interesting for someone like me to play with.  I…

Sixth Street Artist Market

The roadworks are now complete!  It’s time to have a wonderful artist market in Murray Bridge!  I can’t wait to be part of this next Saturday.   I’ll have a…

View from my studio

So, a few people have asked me how the move went, and I have to say it was great.  The kids now have their own bedrooms, and I have a…

Greenery #1

Greenery is the 2017 Pantone Colour of the Year.  I love being inspired by these colours, and had a lot of fun trying some new things this month. Let’s start…

View from my studio

Oh gosh, I can’t believe this is the final view from this studio!  I have really enjoyed working in this room in our home, but now that our children are…

Pixie Dust

Pixie Dust!  It sounds so cute and special, and it actually looks amazing on glass.  The silver and gold look beautiful, a kind of muted sparkly effect.  They contrast so…