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Flashback Friday!

I have been feeling a bit nostalgic for my old beads. There are lots of beads that I used to make, that used to be really popular, and that I…

Heart

We went to the beach yesterday and finally found some heart shaped rocks!  I was a happy girl indeed. I also wanted to say thank you to everyone who has…

New Jewellery Listed in the Shop!

I have listed 12 new products in the online shop, including some new bracelets. Plus, if you are signed up for my newsletter you will find a special deal that…

Mixing your drinks

Tee hee, usually I stick with the same bottle of wine/beer etc when I’m making jewellery, but for something different, I have decided to mix my drinks in this latest…

Glass Storage

I’m so grateful to my Dad for making me the perfect storage for my glass rods.  It helps to have all the colours organised, makes it easy when I need…

New tool

                    I have this idea for a new earring design that required me to buy a new tool! Can you tell…

…and of course here is my favourite version of the new necklace!

And here is the blue variation of the “new” jewellery

                             Put the necklace and the bracelet together to make this gorgeous necklace that can be worn…

Making new jewellery from old jewellery

When I started making jewellery, everything I made was from op-shop jewellery that I had found, pulled apart and put back together!  It was more of a financial than an…

Handmade Silver Chain

I have been a bit obsessed about making my own silver chain recently.  Made from recycled sterling silver, the organic nature of this chain has a huge appeal for me.…

Fashion Trends for Spring/Summer 2013

One of the key fashion trends for Spring/Summer 2013 is Black and White. I was flicking through photos in a glossy magazine online and started wondering…would you wear black and…

Exhibition of Recycled Glass Beads and Other Pieces – Upper Glass

Thought I would share some photos from my “Upper Glass” exhibition.     A selection of Coopers Ale jewellery.  Assorted wine stoppers   Necklaces made from beads collected from op…