Folksy Friday: Blues and whites

Working with some lovely handpainted blue and white ceramic beads gave me the idea for this weeks Folksy Friday.  Aren't they beautiful?  Click on any of the pictures to go directly to the shops.






1. Blue and white oval buttons by Amanda Mercer/Designer & Maker
2. Tea cosy by Ruby Ruby
3. Pill box feather hat by Rachel Wykes Milliner
4. Glass bowl by Abundant Glass
5. Felt flower brooch by Charlys Gems
6. Shopper by Ann Lampitt

Folksy Friday: Blues and whites

Working with some lovely handpainted blue and white ceramic beads gave me the idea for this weeks Folksy Friday.  Aren't they beautiful?  Click on any of the pictures to go directly to the shops.






1. Blue and white oval buttons by Amanda Mercer/Designer & Maker
2. Tea cosy by Ruby Ruby
3. Pill box feather hat by Rachel Wykes Milliner
4. Glass bowl by Abundant Glass
5. Felt flower brooch by Charlys Gems
6. Shopper by Ann Lampitt

Having a little de stash!

Now that I have finally decided on ranges I will be selling beads that I wont be needing anymore. If there is anything you like the look of just leave a message or email me on mail@zazu-jewellery.co.uk

This is for dyed freshwater pearls in grey, 3 different pinks, 3 different yelows, 2 different blues, purple, burgandy and an orangy/gold. This is £6.00 including postage

*SOLD*

I also have semi precious stone chips.

These are 32" strands, there are 9 strands of small Rock Crystal chips. £1.80 a strand including delivery

There are also 2 strands of Fluourite chips, strands of Rose Quartz, 1 strand of Pink Opal, 1 strand of Hematite, 3 strands of Larbradorite and a 22" strand of Lapis Lazuli chips with 4 Black Agate heart beads 15mm.

All these are just £1.80 each

I have 3 puffy hearts which are drilled across the top. They measure approx 30mm tall and wide.

I have a Green Aventurine (as pictured), Blue Sandstone and Amethyst. £1.50 incl postage

2 15" strands of blister pearls. £2.00 incl postage

Square glass beads 20mm x 6mm thick. There are 6 grey, 12 purple, 4 blue, 6 gold & 4 green. £4.00 incl postage

silver coloured tiara base £1.80 incl postage

8 Blue lace agate roses with double holes at the back. They measure approx 15mm. £2.00 incl postage

22.off , 6mm Swarovski AB bicones. These are the drop ones with the hole at the top of the bead. £5.00 incl postage

There is a lot more to come including Murano Glass hearts and stars, Jade hearts, Rose Quartz hearts, mixed strands, Glass pendants, Silver bangle blanks and memory wire rings.

If anything takes your fancy just give me a shout.





Get it Together with MaryAnn...

Hmmmmm?  I have been trying to think about what I want to include in my Sunday Post for LMAJ.  Since I also post for the Beads-of-Clay on Sundays, I wanted to keep it similiar, yet different.  Here is what I've come up with...subject to change depending on how this goes.  Today, it didn't go so easy since I'm so indecisive when it comes to creating jewelry.  Like many of us who create components, we often start out creating jewelry.  I'm working out the kinks right now in terms of doing both!  I hope to make one of our extra bedrooms into a studio of sorts.  It was being used for storage while my son and his family were between houses.  When they came to clear out the very packed room, they discovered that water had gotten in (It is a walkout basemet) through the windows that were at ground level.  Needless to say, there is going to be a slight delay with my plan. 

I am hoping, however, that once I can get everything spread out, my creativity will start rolling along with only minor bumps in the way rather than having mountains to climb.   You know....the ones that always seem to jump in the way right when you think you're sailing smooth....

Today I've come up with some ideas using a half dozen handmade components that I might pull out when trying to design a necklace.  Of course, I started out with about 3 dozen choices and then finally narrowed it down with sweat pouring off my face and heart palpatations serving as a drumroll.....to 6.  Now I'm going to write just a little bit more since that '6' keeps ending up on the next line all alone.....

Am

I

Obsessing?

Soooooo....I've got my materials out....time to design!!

Handmade items listed above from the following shops:

http://kdivinejewelry.etsy.com/

http://atlantisglassandbead.etsy.com/

http://hmbstudios.etsy.com/

http://jamnglass.etsy.com/

http://brassbouquet.etsy.com/

http://sculptedwindows.etsy.com/

Wordless Wednesday - Strawberry cream tea anyone?

Wordless Wednesday - Strawberry cream tea anyone?

Charm of the Week: Blue Beaded Bangle Bracelet - VOTE FOR ME!

My beautiful and popular blue bangle bracelet has been chosen in Made for Me By Oaklie's Great Finds!

Please visit  the Great Finds site and vote for my bracelet. The voter is on the left hand side and is a grey box.  The theme is "Beautiful Blue Great Finds". You will find an assortment of handmade blue items from other crafters.

About this lovely bracelet...
Fun and interesting bracelet made with shade of blue beads. All beads are glass. Bead strands dangle about 1 inch at the longest. The inside of the circle is about 2 1/2 inches.

Will ship international, please contact me so I can get you an accurate quote.

See more jewelry at http://www.etsy.com/shop/FindingCharm

What a day!

I had my first craft fair of the year today. I got up bright and early drove to the venue with an hours set up time but couldnt find the building anywhere!

In the end I got some help from a lovely parking warden! I know! He walked with me to the gallery which I would never of seen on my own.

There was no parking which proved a real pain too.

The event turned out to be a complete washout there were so many jewellery stalls and virtually no passing trade.

As it was so quiet it did give me time to get making and I did this. Its made from handmade lampwork glass beads in clear and crystal cubes (excuse the pic)

I also met a lovely man called Dave. He and his wife make jewellery made from real flowers. They are truly stunning. I have seen them at events before but never had the chance to talk before today.

These are some of their items.

Take a look at some of their items on: http://www.etsy.com/MyHeartsMyFlowers

Charm of the Week: Rainbow Multistrand Handmade Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings

Bright, colorful and unique this rainbow necklace is made up of a variety of glass beads. Four strands are strung through rainbow tube glass beads and adorned with larger beads and silver spacers. The necklace measures 22 1/2 inches.  http://www.etsy.com/listing/37156653/rainbow-multi-strand-handmade-necklace
Delicate hoop earrings float from your ears. They dangle shy of 2 inches.

The bracelet is also multistranded and coordinated with the necklace and earrings. A rainbow tube bead and orange round glass beads are used. Bracelet measures 7 inches.

Will ship international, please contact me so I can get you an accurate quote.

See more jewelry at http://www.etsy.com/shop/FindingCharm

BESTeam weekly feature: Keiglass on Etsy

Promoting the BESTeam Etsy shops

This little rainbow selection comes from Keiglass - click on each picture to find out more. Keiglass is Kat, who makes beautiful dichroic glass jewellery and object d’art and is based in Denver, Colorado. Having started out producing beautiful pendants and earrings in a range of lovely jewel colours, Kat is now branching out into a wider range of glass objects, starting with zipper pulls and windchimes. So watch this space for lots more craft-related home ideas from this shop.

This Venice glass pendant really caught my eye with its bold blue and greens and its translucent qualities

it would make anyone want to be on the Grand Canal!

Each object tells a story, with the pendants named after some of the beautiful places that Kat has visited. It’s great to have a piece of jewellery that’s a reminder of somewhere, isn’t it? Inspired by places like Rome, Athens, Tokyo and Sydney, they really conjure up some of the colours and flavours of those cities.

I also love this sunrise set – the reds, pinks and oranges are so cheerful and life-affirming and the glass pieces are really glowing

All pieces are one of a kind and Keiglass also accept custom orders, so you’ll probably never meet anyone with an identical pendant, earrings or home accessory.

Kat also shares another of my passions – dogs – so I just had to include a pic of the lovely pooches! Here they are relaxing:

You can also find Keiglass at her website, on her blog and on Facebook and on Twitter

BESTeam weekly feature: Keiglass on Etsy

Promoting the BESTeam Etsy shops

This little rainbow selection comes from Keiglass - click on each picture to find out more. Keiglass is Kat, who makes beautiful dichroic glass jewellery and object d’art and is based in Denver, Colorado. Having started out producing beautiful pendants and earrings in a range of lovely jewel colours, Kat is now branching out into a wider range of glass objects, starting with zipper pulls and windchimes. So watch this space for lots more craft-related home ideas from this shop.

This Venice glass pendant really caught my eye with its bold blue and greens and its translucent qualities

it would make anyone want to be on the Grand Canal!

Each object tells a story, with the pendants named after some of the beautiful places that Kat has visited. It’s great to have a piece of jewellery that’s a reminder of somewhere, isn’t it? Inspired by places like Rome, Athens, Tokyo and Sydney, they really conjure up some of the colours and flavours of those cities.

I also love this sunrise set – the reds, pinks and oranges are so cheerful and life-affirming and the glass pieces are really glowing

All pieces are one of a kind and Keiglass also accept custom orders, so you’ll probably never meet anyone with an identical pendant, earrings or home accessory.

Kat also shares another of my passions – dogs – so I just had to include a pic of the lovely pooches! Here they are relaxing:

You can also find Keiglass at her website, on her blog and on Facebook and on Twitter