Mini Bead Weaving

A creative friend reminded me about the little mini loom she used to make jewellery on.

I was inspired and went home to give it a go myself.

I dug up some beads I had from way way back.

I also found a necklace that I would never wear again and took some pretty turquoise beads from that.

I made a tiny loom from a piece of wood and little nails.

I took some design inspiration from this candle I just bought while in the USA.

I thought the Aztec design was just what I needed.

I beaded each row onto the loom.

Then the difficult part was weaving each and every thread back into the woven piece so it wouldn't come apart.

I must admit that part took forever!

I bought a silver chain from the bead shop and here is the finished product.

I love it!  

Something a bit different and gets lots of compliments when I wear it.

Too fun!

Now to make another....

Stackable Swarovski Crystal Pendants

I have been wearing some of my old gold chains lately and layering them, 

but I wanted a pendant or two to go on the longer one. 

 I went looking for something only to be disappointed.

Gold and gem stones seem to be everywhere on Pinterest at the moment. 

 So I wanted something with a bit of understated bling.  

I stopped by the Swarovski store for the very first time.  I was impressed with some of their designs but  they didn't have a pendant like I wanted for individual sale.

However, they did inspire me to make my own.

I found these beautifully cut crystals that reminded me more of gems stones. 

They were just what I was looking for.

I wanted to make a pendant that was versatile

so I decided to make my own stackable ones.

I made individual pendants

 in different lengths and colours

that could be easily mixed and matched.

They worked so well together

I just kept making different designs.

As usual I got a little carried away.....

I made some in Sterling Silver

Some with tassels

 

And a bunch in gold

They are so fun to mix and match.

Jewelry Box Makeover

Sterling Silver,
crystal and wooden beads
 on a neon pink string.

 I am pretty sure most of us have a jewelry box somewhere that needs a major make over.  Some of the items in my jewelry box are very precious and some are just costume, but all of it goes unworn on a daily bases.

I sorted through the items that were special and the ones that I could pull apart.  I also looked for real silver that needed a polish...like the one in this photo.

 After a bit of tarnish remover,

 I thought this silver and pearl pendant

 would look nice on another necklace

 I just stung together with bits and pieces I found.

or add some yellow...

Randomness was my objective of the day, 

which worked well since I only had a few of anything to play with.

I even raided the kids bead collection and found some neon yellow and pink wooden beads.

I also found a black pearl I never where
which didn't look that bad either...

I took all the best precious pieces I could find,

 like this round jade bead I was given years ago by my best friend.

 I made it into a special pendant for this necklace I made with other

random beads I found.

These ivory beads were once my Grandmother's!

 Back in the 90's I made this choker style necklace with

them.  Yes...I loved it then, but would never where it now!

Time to restring these with some other special finds......

Can't wait to wear this tomorrow. :-)

Fimo Bead Fun

Cleo's choice of beads.  Nice combo.

I remember making Fimo clay beads back in the 90's, but of a much more complex manor.

 Who knew that less is more?  Recently I have seen some lovely Fimo bead necklaces around Melbourne.  There are a few different designers doing them, but I couldn't help myself. 

 I had to give it a go.

With these simple little coloured beads, the lovely combinations are endless.  

Warning! It is slightly addictive too.

Kayla was so excited to make her own!

Wood and Silver Necklace

 My 2 year old wanted to play with our craft box,

and I rediscovered these cute little wooden hearts.

Now that I have a new drill press,

I thought it might be a good idea to put a little hole in the top and

add a bit of Silver jewellery that fell off another bracelet.

I tacked it on and add a Hemp sting.

Wah... Lah...

 Something a bit unique and different.

I am so glad I kept that Silver charm that fell off another piece of jewellery.

She can't wait to add it to her
Jewellery Box.