Life is so funny with it's twists and turns. Just as I was getting into a real creative, juicy flow... things changed again.
But I'm starting to feel that spark again and I want to ignite it into something amazing.
Watch this space, because I'm coming back!!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Tragedy
Unfortunate circumstances.
I won't be updating this blog for a while - could just be a week, maybe longer.
My brother-in-law is on life support with multiple life threatening injuries. This is obviously a sad time for the family and I currently have no desire to ramble about the delights of beads - shocking, I know, but true.
More soon.
I won't be updating this blog for a while - could just be a week, maybe longer.
My brother-in-law is on life support with multiple life threatening injuries. This is obviously a sad time for the family and I currently have no desire to ramble about the delights of beads - shocking, I know, but true.
More soon.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Two things
Firstly, I've been figuring out Etsy. I don't want to just "set up shop" and then hope for the best. I want to mooch about, make friends, get networked, and be inspired.
A motto I have been using for this year:
It is what it is (and it ain't what it ain't)
So when I came across this item - you can imagine my delight. I want that sign! Siiigh. Christmas is soon :)
It's a tough realisation to come to, especially when times are hard... but how else do you crack on? The earth keeps spinning, plants keep growing, children keep laughing and playing, people keep breathing. Life goes on, and one thing I fear is 'being left behind'. So take a deep breath, suck it all in, it is what it is, let's deal with it and get on with the show!
The other thing I wanted to share with you all, is that I won a DVD giveaway this morning! I was so delighted and it made 'waking up' so much more easier! Since my husband-to-be has begun his second year of uni, some mornings have been somewhat... early. Not a huge problem, but it isn't easy rising before the sun. So I was most definitely happy to click on my blogger dashboard, only to find I'd won. I want this DVD. I really hope it can be shipped over to me..!
I might have to get on a plane and fly across the big ol' lake to collect it :)
A motto I have been using for this year:
It is what it is (and it ain't what it ain't)
So when I came across this item - you can imagine my delight. I want that sign! Siiigh. Christmas is soon :)
It's a tough realisation to come to, especially when times are hard... but how else do you crack on? The earth keeps spinning, plants keep growing, children keep laughing and playing, people keep breathing. Life goes on, and one thing I fear is 'being left behind'. So take a deep breath, suck it all in, it is what it is, let's deal with it and get on with the show!
The other thing I wanted to share with you all, is that I won a DVD giveaway this morning! I was so delighted and it made 'waking up' so much more easier! Since my husband-to-be has begun his second year of uni, some mornings have been somewhat... early. Not a huge problem, but it isn't easy rising before the sun. So I was most definitely happy to click on my blogger dashboard, only to find I'd won. I want this DVD. I really hope it can be shipped over to me..!
I might have to get on a plane and fly across the big ol' lake to collect it :)
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Organza Ribbon
Who'd have thought it...
Making cute little bows out of ribbon is harder than anticipated. And then, once said bow is 'created', it falls apart. Oh yeah. Gotta sew it so it actually stays together.
Effort in = effort out.
It's really simple logic, people. And when you work hard, you get fantastic results.
So keep working hard, keep creating, keep inspiring and stay inspired!
:)
Making cute little bows out of ribbon is harder than anticipated. And then, once said bow is 'created', it falls apart. Oh yeah. Gotta sew it so it actually stays together.
Effort in = effort out.
It's really simple logic, people. And when you work hard, you get fantastic results.
So keep working hard, keep creating, keep inspiring and stay inspired!
:)
Stalls
Panic sets in...
About a month ago my 4 year old cousin came home from school with a letter about a community craft day coming up in November, complete with an application form to fill in - to apply for the stall. I hastily (Jenni, don't be hasty?!) filled in the application form and waited patiently for a reply.
After a few weeks, I kind of wrote it off. I assumed they hadn't given me a stall and I was excited as an old friend got me a stall at a different school in the beginning of December.
So when I checked my email to see I've got a note to say I've got a place...
Ah. I think I need to 'employ' my sister-in-law or someone else like-minded to help me get making!
Fun times ahead :)
About a month ago my 4 year old cousin came home from school with a letter about a community craft day coming up in November, complete with an application form to fill in - to apply for the stall. I hastily (Jenni, don't be hasty?!) filled in the application form and waited patiently for a reply.
After a few weeks, I kind of wrote it off. I assumed they hadn't given me a stall and I was excited as an old friend got me a stall at a different school in the beginning of December.
So when I checked my email to see I've got a note to say I've got a place...
Ah. I think I need to 'employ' my sister-in-law or someone else like-minded to help me get making!
Fun times ahead :)
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Following a design
Most of the jewellery I make, I've also designed.
Anything I've made but haven't designed, will have come from a magazine.
So. I was thinking about it. I like to come up with new ideas, and I like to take one idea and twist into loads of other little ideas to create something "bigger" and "better". It's fun to create, to play, to inspire and be inspired.
My decision to try and follow someone else's design came from inside, where I thought - for a moment - I want to make but I don't really want to create. Does that make sense? Sometimes it just flows freely, but I feel like when I have to sit and really think about the logistics of it, it stops being creative and I start feeling frustrated.
But can I follow another design? Step-by-step instructions? If I concentrate, yes. But on the whole... no, not really. I find it hard and often change it up, add my own flavour, make it a little different.
I am easily inspired though. I think that's a good thing!
Anything I've made but haven't designed, will have come from a magazine.
So. I was thinking about it. I like to come up with new ideas, and I like to take one idea and twist into loads of other little ideas to create something "bigger" and "better". It's fun to create, to play, to inspire and be inspired.
My decision to try and follow someone else's design came from inside, where I thought - for a moment - I want to make but I don't really want to create. Does that make sense? Sometimes it just flows freely, but I feel like when I have to sit and really think about the logistics of it, it stops being creative and I start feeling frustrated.
But can I follow another design? Step-by-step instructions? If I concentrate, yes. But on the whole... no, not really. I find it hard and often change it up, add my own flavour, make it a little different.
I am easily inspired though. I think that's a good thing!
An example of my work whilst following instruction.
It's most definitely not shabby!
The reason I chose to do this design is simple - I fell in love with it when I saw it! The beads used in the design were a little different... I'm not one for seeing a design and instantly shopping around for the exact 'ingredients', no, I'm more than happy to look through what I've got already and see what I can substitute.
The reason I chose to do this design is simple - I fell in love with it when I saw it! The beads used in the design were a little different... I'm not one for seeing a design and instantly shopping around for the exact 'ingredients', no, I'm more than happy to look through what I've got already and see what I can substitute.
Such a simple (it didn't take me very long, all of 15 minutes), unique design, something I'd considered for earrings (making a loop with wire), but hadn't considered on a necklace.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
New set and bracelet
I've just uploaded a couple of pics of things I've made in the week...
20" Necklace, 8" Bracelet and 1.5" drop earrings
Cute bracelet using 8/0 seed beads and stone beads
20" Necklace, 8" Bracelet and 1.5" drop earrings
Cute bracelet using 8/0 seed beads and stone beads
I wanted to make a lot more... but haven't managed so far this week. It's been a busy one!! Hopefully with a quiet Saturday afternoon and no plans for tomorrow, I should be able to get back into the groove.
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