This week has been slightly manic. I'm trying to understand the world of Twitter - so any advice or tips welcome! All I can see is that well it works. I don't know why or how? (Again any explainations welcome!)
Ok so I've stopped writing and decided to go outside for a little walk....

I just saw a full rainbow! Got totally soaked prior to that but well worth it.

So lots to look forward to! It's December next week and party season starts, woo! Also have 3 events booked to sell my creations at, can't wait to get meeting new people.

I think I'll paint the salt dough decorations I made this weekend....uummmm

Woo.... new listings on Etsy!

So the lovely green fields are the view from our cottage and the others are just some of the prettier photos from the collection, Bala Lake and Caenarfon.

Wales

So I spent a lovely week with my boyfriend in North Wales. We even attempted to climb Cadir Idris but Max the dog couldn't get over the last sty to the top - secretly we were quite relieved and I was more than ready for a cup of tea at that point.

We went into a lovely gift shop in Bala which had a collection of handmade jewellery by different designers - 1 had crafted everything from slate which I thought looked great so want to investigate how to drill and shape it now...... reasearch time......

These are some new bright creations

So our jewellery party went really well. The

people were lovely and we loved hearing all their opinions. We both made a pleasing amount so it eased our pockets at The Big Bead fair. I shopped til I dropped (quite literally - the bright lights are a killer!). With glass crystals, seed beads, semi precious in fact - whatever you wanted available, it was great!

I'm off to Wales for a week now - hiding away in a little cottage with my lovely boyfriend and his dog.
Have a great week and Happy Halloween!

Copper Earwires

The weekend was lovely, my cousin came to visit and we went to a gem of a pub that plays live jazz. I met new people who were very creative and we shared ideas (always good) and then baked a lovely chocolate cake which I managed to grab the last piece of yesterday with my tea. Bonus!

Yesterday was quite exciting for another reason too - my 1st seasonal veg box was delivered. I have the biggest pumpkin you've ever seen! Just as well I love pumpkin curry.

So on the creative front, well, I have my 1st jewellery party tomorrow with my friend which I'm excited about, we're crossing fingers we sell at least a few bits to cover some of our big bead show spending....... we know what we're like. Us, room full of the best beads England has to offer - dangerous!

I've also ventured into the world of making my own copper earwires. They are great, the copper is easy to work with and looks effective when hammered flat. I feel a collection coming on!

Woo I got to wear my fascinator at the weekend! My cousin looked beautiful. When the photos are out I'll post a pic of the wedding.

So from twisting crystals on my fascinator I thought I'd try with some labradorite chips and created a necklace. I'm pleased with it but finishing off such thick wire in a neat fashion is quite a challenge (hence that bit not pictured!). At least it's just for me so if I stab myself in the neck it's not so bad.......