Made some sparkly earrings at the workshop this week. I quite like the design, but I didn’t get the bezels…
The Evil Stepmum
I am the evil stepmum in this wicked house of sin; the girls they won’t come near here when they…
Ring take 2
After a couple of tussles with the soldering thingy I’ve made my little ring. It is quite delicate, which is…
Crap boards and visions
On Saturday I took part in a ‘Brainathon’ webinar run by John Assaraf. I picked up loads of useful information,…
Shell earrings
And here are the matching earrings to go with the shell bracelet. There is a ring to come to, but…
Not so fragile after all
Over the last few weeks I’ve been working on a bracelet made from tiny bits of beautifully coloured shell. I’ve…
Planning ahead
This weekend was a ‘go on treat yourself’ sort of weekend at the Rock, Gem and Bead Show in Harrogate.…
Garnet setting
I’ve been quizzed a few times now about how jewellery is made – whether I’m buying settings ready made and…
Annie’s diary VIII
The eighth and final installment of Annie’s diary… We left Lisbon on the 11th of March 1901, the weather being…
Annie’s diary VII
The seventh installment of Annie’s diary… From the 23rd we had some nasty weather. The waves would just come down…
Annie’s diary VI
The sixth installment of Annie’s diary… Xmas day was bright but rather cold. Santa Claus did not forget to call…
Annie’s diary V
The fifth installment of Annie’s diary… We remembered Kenneth’s birthday December 3rd and wished him very many happy returns of…
Annie’s diary IV
The fourth installment of Annie’s diary… The first day we were there Mr Porter, (our agent), took us for a…
Annie’s diary III
The third installment of Annie’s diary… After leaving Capetown the voyage was very uneventful. Colder weather set in and we…
Annie’s diary II
The second installment of Annie’s diary… We left New York August 9th 1900 at 8am. I had a good view…