Wow, I've been sooo productive today. Must be the sun, it has recharged me. I've spent a very content afternoon beading at the table outside. I wanted to make something summery and with these lovely glass beads, including some rose quartz, I came up with the following...
Now I just need an outfit to go with it!
These below started off as necklaces but I thought they were a bit fussy so I finished them off as bracelets. The heart charm was actually from a pair of ear-rings but I found them a little heavy and borderline Pat Butcher (cockney soap character for my friends outwith the UK!), so, I thought I'd reuse and recycle!...
This one's my favourite...
The flower heads for my "photo shoot" are courtesy of our lovely Clematis growing at the front door. I am trying to train it into a heart shape (aww) but I think it needs a bit of a haircut!
Finally, to round off a lovely day, I potted up some window boxes...
I think I've earned that glass of wine now, don't you? Have a lovely weekend all. x
A glass of wine is not enough for what you have done today!
The bracelets are very beautiful!
Vanessa x
Posted by: Vanessa | 05/10/2008 at 10:14 PM
Yes I felt full of energy yesterday too, I got so many jobs done around the house I can actually have a day off today...even got my ironing done. And enjoyed that glass of wine like you!
Posted by: Gill | 05/11/2008 at 06:33 AM
Lovely jewellery, a beautiful Clematis...and I think you deserve to drink the whole bottle ;-)Sal
Posted by: Sal | 05/12/2008 at 08:12 AM
Lovely creations, what a patient and talented woman indeed. My windowboxes are shameful, don't suppose you've got a spare half hour to pop down and do mine!
Stephx
Posted by: Steph | 05/12/2008 at 01:17 PM
Carol, Love the bracelets - could you make one for me please? I'm needing some jewellery in that eggshell blue colour that I wear a lot - have you got anything in that colour? J
Posted by: SIL | 05/13/2008 at 12:12 PM
I love your necklace and bracelets very much. What a good idea to train your Montana into a heart. Sounds like you have had a lot of fun over the weekend.
Cxx
Posted by: carol | 05/13/2008 at 06:02 PM
love the jewellery and the clemaits, I'm just about to plant one of those in the garden!
Would be lovely to meet you on the Sunday of our opening, hopefully we'll get everything done, it's getting a bit stressful now! Let's just hope the sun shines!
Where are you off to on holiday?
L x
Posted by: lisa | 05/13/2008 at 10:38 PM