Almost in print....

Way back when I wrote that I had submitted a design to Bead & Button Magazine. I am delighted to report that they liked it enough to publish! At this point it is available as a Subscriber Exclusive project online only. But it is a significant step in the right direction. I believe the word is "yay"!
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I'm a Team Player

I'm delighted to say that I have just joined the Beadweavers group on Etsy. Lots of new ways to explore the world of beads and more folk to chat to about my obsession.
I'm a bit nervous about their challenges, some of the work featured is seriously brilliant. But that is why it is called a challenge right?

Itsy bitsy bracelets

Don't know anybody else but I'm tired of chunky jewellery. It's hard to wear, noisy and can take an age to make. So I think it's only a matter of time before the rest of the world catches up with me and recognises the virtue of delicate, understated elegance. Bring on the backlash!

I've made several quick(ish) designs and put them on Etsy in the hope that a) someone else will agree with me and b) buy something. Fingers crossed...

Getting ready for Christmas

Oh no not the C word! Sad but true; I've decided it's time to make some cheap(ish) and (very) cheerful pieces to offer for sale via janelock.etsy.com. My first effort is pictured here, more ideas to follow soon. Understated elegance for an understated price makes for the perfect gift. Yes really, trust me I'm a beader.
When something is this simple the materials have to be spot on, so I have used freshwater pearls and sterling silver. Might even wear one myself.

I Love This!

A word cloud created on wordle.net

Designs bigger than my bank account

There is no picture to accompany this post because my next must-do project is going to set me back £25 in materials alone. Lots of strands of Czech glass fire polished beads, looped and twisted around the neck into flapper style beads, or a choker, or a single strand.... All of which is in my head, waiting for the cash flow to sort itself out. But it will be gorgeous and there will be pictures. Honest.

Dangly bits

I've got the earring bug. Semi-precious stones/beads/tumblechips and sterling silver findings. Not hard to make once the ingredients are assembled, but they take a while to get the proportions right.