Holidays.....

Well it has been a long time since I've updated the blog. I had computer problems for a little while and then I went on holidays with "the girls" to Bali. We go there every two years to shop and eat and of course we all had a great time.

I've included some pics of Bali for anyone interested.

I ate lots of nasi goreng and chicken satays. And I think I overdosed on watermelon juice as I've been suffering withdrawals since I came home!!

I went beserk shopping and have finished all the birthday and Christmas shopping for the year. And also got plenty of bags, clothes, and shoes for myself of course!!

So now that I'm back it's all about work. I need to find some inspiration to make new jewellery. Though I do have some new images that I'm going to use for the glass tile pendants.....I might make a start on those.

Cheers!!!

Stitched buttons.....

You wouldn't believe it, but this bloody parotitis keeps recurring. I've got to have an ultrasound tomorrow so they can figure out what's going on. At least it's not constant now, just every now and again.
I've been busy though making some new items. This week I've used stitched buttons and made more bobby pins, bracelets, some rings, and earrings. I've included a couple of photos of the earrings. I used rubber backs on these ones as I find them more comfortable. Cute hey?
I'm also very pleased to say that I've had a number of wholesale orders recently for my glass tile pendants....they seem to be doing very well of late.
Well, I'm off to visit my friend with her hairless cat Romeo.......though he's not exactly hairless anymore as he's grown a short coat of fur over most of his body!!
Cheers for now. xx

Getting better.....

Well I can't say much has happened this week. I missed the markets on the weekend as I still wasn't well enough to go, so there's no news there. But I am much better now and am going to Sunshine Market tomorrow. Hopefully it won't rain too much and we'll get a few people there.

I'm showing a bracelet I made this week using cherry quartz, brass, and glass beads. It's a bit different but I like it.....I love the colours. I haven't come up with a name for it yet, so does anyone have any suggestions?
Blessings, xxx.

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