I've been busy trying to get new jewellery listed on my Etsy shop and I mean trying because I sat for a few hours the other week happily taking photos of all my recent makes only to find when I looked at them on my computer that they were all out of focus or the light... Continue Reading →
Hello, Don't know about anyone else but I can sit for ages trying to think of a catchy title for a blog post and it always ends up being boring! I showed some Fimo jewellery cooling on my baking tray last time I blogged. They have all been made into jewellery now. The pictures are... Continue Reading →
I have had a little time to play with my new beads. I have to say that I am totally in love with the superduo two hole beads I bought, so much so that I keep finding myself drooling over all the pretty colours on line and trying to find new ways to use them.... Continue Reading →
I'm back from my holiday in the lovely Cornwall and I've missed my blog as much as I miss my own bed and my craft desk. I took my watercolour paints with me but I didn't really get a chance to play so I have nothing to show at the minute but I did visit one... Continue Reading →
The doodle challenge run by Johanna Fritz has now finished 😦 It was such a good challenge for me as I always say I want to improve my drawing but then shy away from really pushing myself out of my comfort zone. I also learned that I can't really doodle as I get lost in all the small... Continue Reading →
Hello, I've been missing for a while. I have missed writing on my blog this week but I really like to make sure I have enough time to sit and write something coherent rather than a load of garbled nonsense. The end of a school year is always busy but it always takes me aback... Continue Reading →
Hello, I thought I'd drop in between loads of laundry and school summer plays to show you my recent makes. A family member saw a sterling silver necklace I had made on my Facebook page (shameless plug for The Artisan Duck on Facebook - feel free to find me and like!) and asked for one... Continue Reading →
Hello! I thought a quick catch up on my doodles was in order (mainly so I don't over load you all at the end of the month) so I'm sneaking on my laptop between jobs. This is part of a doodle challenge on Instagram #365doodleswithjohannafritz where you get a word prompt for the day and doodle... Continue Reading →
The shop I sell my jewellery in said they would be interested in trying to sell a few Sterling Silver pieces. Armed with enthusiasm I bought a few supplies along with beads in Rose Quartz, Fluorite and Aventurine. I have loved semi-precious stones since a family holiday when I was about 8 and my parents... Continue Reading →
I was delighted to be nominated by Claire at Paintbox Mum for The Infinity Dreams Award. I have never been nominated for anything like this before so it really is very exciting for me. Check out Claire's blog for lots of fun kids crafting ideas - with summer holidays creeping up on us it is always a... Continue Reading →
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