Gemstone Shards

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Morning Everyone

I have been looking at a string of natural quartz shards which I have had for some time. I wanted to use them but could not decide how best to do so, until this week. I combined them with some copper coloured aluminium 2mm wire and I am very pleased with the result. It took a bit of trial and error to get the look I was happy with, but it was fun to play!

If you were at the ManxSPCA event this last weekend I hope you found something nice to take home.

My next outing with be Saturday, 19^th November,  for Motor Neurone Disease Christmas Fair, at St John’s Methodist Hall from 11:00 to 4:00.

Jo x

 

natural quartz shards & copper coloured aluminium Wire

ManxSPCA Craft Fair

Bangles Galore

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Good morning

After the frustrations of last week, I have made some wire bangles which I am very happy with.  They are made with 0.8mm wire for the base and either 0.4mm for the fine look, or 0.6 for a chunkier feel.  I think they have turned out really well; I’d love to hear what you think.

Next Sunday, 30^th October, I will be at the ManxSPCA Christmas craft & artisan market at the Play Barn, Ard Jerkyll from 12:00 to 16:00.  It would be great to see you there.

Have a great week.

Jo x

Pop Up Christmas Tree Cards

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Hi everyone

Not a lot of progress this week. I have been trying out some new designs which have not always gone to plan.  In fact I have only ended up with three working cards so far!

This type of card has a mechanism which is tricky to get to sit right and, if it’s not completely in the correct position, it either rips the card or will not stand up when you open it.

Still I will persevere and, at some stage, you will see more of these complete.

Have a great week.

Jo x

Pop Up Christmas Tree Cards

Silver & Blue/Turquoise

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Good morning everyone

Not a lot of time for crafting this week as I have had some major electrical work taking place – and no lighting meant no crafting!

So I have only managed two bracelets, but I love them. Both are silver and blue/turquoise, though very different to each other. The first is based on a gizmo coil that just builds and builds and the second is a child’s charm bracelet with cultured pearl charms.

I think they are fun and I hope you like them, let me know either way.  If you were at the fair on Saturday then I hope you enjoyed it and found something nice to take home with you. 

Have a great week.

Jo x

Silver & Blue/Turquoise Diamond Wire

Silver Child’s charm bracelet with cultured pearl charms

Fun Jewellery

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Morning All

This week I have made a couple of items: the first is a necklace and ear rings set from silver shell pearls and green crackle quartz. The quartz comes in trillion shapes which makes interesting flower designs.

I have also made a couple of pairs of ear rings to add to the stash for variety.  I hope you like what you see. 

If you were at the fair on Saturday then I hope you enjoyed it and found something nice to take home with you.  If not, then next Saturday, the 8^th October, I will be at Tynwald Mills in the marquee in aid of Crossroads Care from 10:00 till 4:00 - hope you can make it.

Jo x

silver shell pearls and green crackle quartz

Purple coated black agate Ear Rings

Moss Prenight Ear Rings

Port Erin Craft Fair