Still working on the wedding bouquet idea, I have now begun playing with Fantasy Film, a type of liquid resin and have created a lovely pearlised flower with seed bead stamens.
I've also been playing with seed beads to make French Beaded roses.
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
Wedding bouquet quest.
Still working on the wedding bouquet idea, I have now begun playing with Fantasy Film, a type of liquid resin and have created a lovely pearlised flower with seed bead stamens.
I've also been playing with seed beads to make French Beaded roses.
Friday, 17 June 2011
Liquid Resin
Just been a bit busy playing with liquid resin.
Thought I'd try making some flowers to put in my latest design of a bridal bouquet made of beads, crystals and buttons.
Got the flower right, now just have to get the strengthener right as the first session turned the beautiful pearl flower, yellow!
Once this technique is in check, I will post photos of the flowers for you to comment on.
Hope to do this in next couple of days.
Thought I'd try making some flowers to put in my latest design of a bridal bouquet made of beads, crystals and buttons.
Got the flower right, now just have to get the strengthener right as the first session turned the beautiful pearl flower, yellow!
Once this technique is in check, I will post photos of the flowers for you to comment on.
Hope to do this in next couple of days.
Tuesday, 17 May 2011
Peakirk Gallery
I know it's been some time since last blogged, but I have been busy getting things ready for the launch party at St Pegas Gallery in Peakirk near Peterborough.
The launch party was on the 12th May and the Mayor of Peterborough came to officially open the gallery.
I made my way there at 16:00hrs to find the gallery owner, Neil, sweeping up the floor....time for action.
I grabbed the wine (no not to drink) and set up the table of refreshments close to the entrance.
I spent the next four hours greeting the visitors, getting them to sign the visitors book and showing them around the studio space before asking them to go upstairs and enjoy the exhibition.
The gallery 'as seen on BBC Look East' will also be appearing in the Peterborough Evening Telegraph.
Now just have to find out when and who will be able to get me a copy!
In the meantime, here's me at the launch party with the mayor!
The launch party was on the 12th May and the Mayor of Peterborough came to officially open the gallery.
I made my way there at 16:00hrs to find the gallery owner, Neil, sweeping up the floor....time for action.
I grabbed the wine (no not to drink) and set up the table of refreshments close to the entrance.
I spent the next four hours greeting the visitors, getting them to sign the visitors book and showing them around the studio space before asking them to go upstairs and enjoy the exhibition.
The gallery 'as seen on BBC Look East' will also be appearing in the Peterborough Evening Telegraph.
Now just have to find out when and who will be able to get me a copy!
In the meantime, here's me at the launch party with the mayor!
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
AAAAAAHHHHHH
Can't believe it's so long since I posted, but so much has gone on.
My daughter had her birthday along with my husband and we spent the weekend of his birthday in Leeds watching Big Country in concert.
They played Eiledon, but I didn't get a mention although they did reply to me on their website.
Found out about a new gallery opening in Peakirk near Peterborough and so I contacted Neil in charge and managed to get some of my pieces exhibited.
The gallery will be opening on May 12th so watch this space!!!
Due to this, I have sent some of my best pieces, which I wanted to re take the photos of, so will now have to make more and start again.
I did try to take some photos one night when I managed to have time spare (rare these days) only to find my camera battery was flat!
Just been knitting some scarves for craft fairs later in the year, which is a little strange in the sunny weather of April/May, but needs must.
Finished the scarves for now and so going to go onto a few websites next to start browsing for my next project.
My daughter had her birthday along with my husband and we spent the weekend of his birthday in Leeds watching Big Country in concert.
They played Eiledon, but I didn't get a mention although they did reply to me on their website.
Found out about a new gallery opening in Peakirk near Peterborough and so I contacted Neil in charge and managed to get some of my pieces exhibited.
The gallery will be opening on May 12th so watch this space!!!
Due to this, I have sent some of my best pieces, which I wanted to re take the photos of, so will now have to make more and start again.
I did try to take some photos one night when I managed to have time spare (rare these days) only to find my camera battery was flat!
Just been knitting some scarves for craft fairs later in the year, which is a little strange in the sunny weather of April/May, but needs must.
Finished the scarves for now and so going to go onto a few websites next to start browsing for my next project.
Wednesday, 13 April 2011
Photographs will be coming......soon
The school holidays are here and with it bring two birthdays in my household so lots to organise!
After looking through the rubbish manual for my camera I turned to my brother in law who has told me the settings to use to get the best close up photographs.
Now all I need is a little time to set up the new photography light box and take some.
Oh for more hours in the day!
After looking through the rubbish manual for my camera I turned to my brother in law who has told me the settings to use to get the best close up photographs.
Now all I need is a little time to set up the new photography light box and take some.
Oh for more hours in the day!
Friday, 1 April 2011
Work on the website
I went to a shop I have been supplying for the last year, only to find that the owner now wants £5 a week for each shelf. She wanted 20% off for herself and other members of staff and bought as many scarves as I could supply at christmas, but I just can't make the money to pay the rent as well for three shelves of stock. Now decided to concentrate on the website. I've decided my pictures are rubbish! Having looked on the craft forum, I've decided to buy a photo box with lights and a tripod for the camera to take better photographs of the pieces. I went to toddlers and managed to sell some pieces there without having to try, so hopefully if I can show the jewellery "in a better light" others will want to buy too!
Saturday, 26 March 2011
Craft fair
All ready for Edwinstowe craft fair tomorrow, which is 10.00 to 16.00 is anyone wants to pop along and say hi.
Didn't get as many of my ideas done as I would have liked, but always the way.....to many ideas, too little time.
Nervous about how busy it's going to be, but probably not as nervous as my husband who has to look after both children by himself for a whole day!
Tried chainmaille last night and made some chains to put on Zips, so hopefully will see how they sell, now just got to find a picture of a zip that I can print off and stick to card. Thought I'd tack one of the zip jewels (as I call them) to the picture, in order to illustrate.
Didn't get as many of my ideas done as I would have liked, but always the way.....to many ideas, too little time.
Nervous about how busy it's going to be, but probably not as nervous as my husband who has to look after both children by himself for a whole day!
Tried chainmaille last night and made some chains to put on Zips, so hopefully will see how they sell, now just got to find a picture of a zip that I can print off and stick to card. Thought I'd tack one of the zip jewels (as I call them) to the picture, in order to illustrate.
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