Where has the time gone?

So where has the time gone? I notice that it's been almost a month since I was here last. I've been sick for the past couple of weeks with something called parotitis.....I'd never heard of it before. But basically I've had a lump sticking out of my neck with a high temperature and throat infection. But I am feeling much better now.

I've haven't been making anything for the last two weeks so I'll show you a necklace I made for a friend about a month ago. My friend doesn't like the feeling of metal on her neck so I used a ribbon made from pure silk so it is soft. She loves the necklace, and with the ribbon she can easily adjust the length of the necklace to suit her and what she's wearing on the day......I'm glad it all worked out. I think it looks a little strange at first, but it does look great on.

So I'd better get back into things now as I have markets on the weekend. Bye for now. xx

Mothers Day.....

It's been a busy week this week with markets and birthdays and things.
The necklace I'm showing today I made this week and I call it "love letters necklace". It's a simple but pretty design I think with the birds flying down to deliver the letter. It's made with brass components and vintage glass flower beads.

Another update on those mini cupcakes I was trying to replicate. Well I found out the the woman who made them is a pastry chef so now I don't feel so bad that mine weren't up to scratch!!!

It's Mothers Day tomorrow and I'd like to take the opportunity to wish Mum a very Happy Mothers Day. Thanks for everything you do Mum, and I hope you have a great day. With love xxx.
I hope all the Mums have a terrific day tomorrow.

Stirring chocolate....

I've been doing nothing much but making jewellery this week for the markets on the weekend.

I did go to the movies today and saw "When In Rome". It was ok, but not something I'd especially recommend. I only went as I had a ticket that ran out today....there was nothing much on so that is what I settled for.

Mum went to lunch recently and did some shopping. She brought back these spoons covered in chocolate. One has a marshmallow on top and the other is like a freckle on top. You are meant to stir them into your hot drink. Is that not a terrific idea? So I took photos to show you. They had smarties and all sorts apparently. The sticker on them says "2 cats in chocolate". I don't know if that is their business name or not, but whoever you are - Thank You and well done!! They are just gorgeous!!! xx

Brown bird in the ring.....

Well the cupcakes didn't turn out exactly how I thought they would. I followed the recipe to the letter, but it was not good. They weren't moist and dense like a mudcake should be. And the first batch sank in the middle. I had to make a few alterations to the time and heat, but it didn't help much. The fudge frosting was okay, but not like the one I was trying to recreate. Overall a disappointment. I think I'm going to have to ask for the recipe.
I've been making more jewellery this week. I've had a few custom orders that I'm hoping to finish up today. I've included a photo of a bracelet I've made recently. I love the earthy feel and brown colours. I've called it "brown bird in the ring" bracelet.

Baseball is back on telly again. So I'm up early every day this week to get my fix. But now I'm a bit tired as I still keep having the late nights!! Take care. xx  

Spirit of the butterfly....

It's been busy as usual this week making lots of jewellery and trying to get my shops in order.
I had a lovely Easter doing the markets and caught up with family.
Today I'm including a bracelet I made yesterday called 'spirit of the butterfly'. I love the old style colours of pink and green, and I think the butterfly shows really well.

I'm taking dessert to a friends birthday on Saturday and have decided to make cupcakes. I bought some at Sunbury market last weekend. The gorgeous young lady had made these mini chocolate mud cupcakes with a fudge frosting. They were absolutely beautiful. So I've been on the web getting recipes this week and I'm going to try to recreate this cupcakes. Anybody who knows me knows that I like to bake, but I've never tried cupcakes before. Wish me luck!!

Market to market.....

Hi again. It's been a busy week this week and it's not getting any slower over Easter. Had Sunshine Market today and the weather for it was beautiful. Then I've got Sunbury Market on Saturday, and Keilor Market on Sunday. In between the markets we've got plans to visit family.
I've also been trying to catch up with jewellery sales, so I've been flat out making jewellery this week.
The one I'm showing off today I've called 'Swallow to circle' necklace. Not a very imaginative name, but that was all I came up with. Can you give me any other ideas? It's a simple design but elegant I think. I really like the detail on the ring and the birds of course. So that's it for now..... have a very happy Easter. xxx

Blue and green......

I've been listing jewellery on my Etsy site this week, though I'm going to take new photos for the items. I've ordered some really cool papers in as backgrounds for the photos, so I'm just waiting on those to arrive. These scrapbooking shops have some beautiful papers.
Hubby is still on holidays so we went to Ballarat today to visit some dear friends and had a great time as usual. I'm going to miss these day trips when he goes back to work!
I've included photos today of a necklace I made, though I don't have a name for it yet. Both the beads are handmade, and the main focal bead is wrapped in brass, in fact it is all made with brass. The chain is gorgeous with a fine etching all over.

That's all I've got for now, so until next time.....