One lovely bit of news is that Pearl from The Beading Gem's Journal contacted me to ask if it was OK to feature one of the beading tutorials on the site. As I keep a permanent bookmark on that site and worship at the feet of its bloggers, this made me a happy bunny! In March I'll be shouting even more about it.
I was lucky that my sales continued into January and folks again voted with their pockets for cord bracelets and bag charms. These will be the focus of all my shops in the coming months, so naturally I've made more, and found some beautiful charms on the way. I've also been improving my stamping skills, so expect more personalised and hand stamped items on the way.
Here are some new additions.
I love the love birds on this bag charm - they are a nice antique gold colour too.
This one's an experiment with no beads, just charms. What do you think?
And a bit of wire work, not yet listed, with bronzite and white and yellow howlite.
Here's a link to see what others have been doing this week for Handmade Monday.
Alison x
Some beautiful pieces!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I especially like the flowers. I always loveflower motifs x
ReplyDeleteHi Blue Forest - I love these pieces, but can't decide my favourite - possibly the blue one? Anyway, they're lovely. I want to try my hand at jewellery but haven't found the time yet. Thanks for visiting my blog, and have a great week. Chris xx
ReplyDeleteI adore the one that's just flower charms. I also love the blue one. They're all lovely though x
ReplyDeleteI love the flower charm one too - perfect for a keen gardener. Really, really unusual and pretty pieces. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThe flower charms are lovely but I think I prefer the ones with beads as well as they are so pretty. xx
ReplyDeleteI like the bag charm with no beads. Those flower charms are very appealing :)
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear you're doing so well, your jewellery is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love the bag charms, especially the flowery one without beads, it soooo gorgeous :) x
Can understand why the blue one is popular its stunning. lovely work :)
ReplyDeleteI love them all but especially the cord bracelet.
ReplyDeleteI too love the flowers, so simple yet effective. I've been absent and away for too long as well, so here's welcoming you back. xxxx
ReplyDeleteOhhh what gorgeous pieces! The handstamping looks brilliant - I really like the clear lettering as some you see can be quite hard to read! Good luck with the new items. Simmi x
ReplyDeleteThese are very lovely. Congratulations on your tutorial being featured - you must be very pleased. I think that the charms look great on their own. I look forward to seeing more :)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pieces. I love the flower charm as it's so unusual.
ReplyDeleteWell done on having your tutorial featured - not surprising as your work is really lovely. this week's makes are gorgeous. Hope you have a good week.
ReplyDeleteLove some of these pieces, my favourite is the pendant at the bottom with the wire wrapping and lovely coloured beads.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing :0)
Gorgeous charms. I think the flowers work really well on their own.
ReplyDeleteAli x
Roll on March i say! All lovely, lovely items
ReplyDeleteThey are all lovely but its the last one that really catches my eye
ReplyDeleteI like the flower charms a lot- very effective
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to have been recognised for your jewellery skills. I like the blue fob, but they are all nice.
ReplyDeleteStunning bag charms and jewellery - I love them all.
ReplyDeleteAndrea xx
Can't decide which one I like the bes, as they are fab. Have a good week-end, Jo x
ReplyDeleteLoving the no beads one. Really effective!
ReplyDeleteLovely. Like the corded one at the beginning
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