These days, I pretty much never make anything for myself. But, I’ve been looking for a nice, sturdy hair clip for my thick, unruly hair.
So, I got out some Copper sheet metal, some rivets and a clip… and voila!
I love it’s rustic, faux-bois texture!
Have you made anything just for you lately?
my solderite board, covered in patinas
I am happy to be taking part in Brandi Girl’s Color Palette Blog Walk!
Brandi has gathered several bloggers to share their color inspirations through color palettes. If you’ve never created a color palette, Brandi has you covered there too, with this great tutorial.
This photo was taken at the National Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin. I wish I could remember the name of this flower, if anyone knows please fill me in! I am fascinated by it. The colors, the shape.
::update – ’tis a Passion Flower, thank you to one of my lovely readers!
This photo is from a day trip to Bray/Greystones. It was taken along the Bray to Greystones cliff walk in Co. Wicklow. It is a beautiful trail, with gorgeous views of the Irish Sea. You’re surrounded most of the time by beautiful ferns, wildflowers and old stone walls. A very inspiring place.
I tend to go for colours found in nature. Could you tell?
To see all the other lovely palettes for this blog walk, please click on over to Brandi Girl’s list of participants.
Remember this post? It’s here!!!
And thank you again to Virginie for these gorgeous, gorgeous beads to work with!
The next party’s sign ups begin August 1-3, 2011. Don’t miss it!
I’ve been punching, stamping, texturing and hammering like a madwoman lately!
My neighbours hate me, I’m sure. But, well, I’m not that fond of them either. 
These will all find their way into new pieces, coming soon!
This, is not a work in progress. Just a new necklace that I made for myself, which is rare. This little pendant came from an assortment I purchased a while back from Kylie Parry. I’ve used the other pieces in the assortment for items to sell, but this little pendant I just couldn’t get rid of. I love it so.
It’s a simple little oval clay pendant, but I adore the color. I just stuck it on some chain and made a simple little hook clasp for it. It’s short and dainty and very subtle. And I love it!!
What are you all working on today?
Say what?
I’m taking in part in Lori Anderson’s Bead Soup Blog Party! What is a bead soup blog party? Well, you can click that link to find out more of the details, but basically… a whole LOT of people sign up, get a partner, send each other beads that are out of their partners usual style and then you create something using the beads you receive.
It is challenging because it forces you to use materials you wouldn’t normally work with or be drawn to and it’s a lot of fun!
My lovely partner is Virginie from Vivibijoux who I already knew a bit as she is also a member of the Etsy Ireland Team. What luck!!
She makes beautiful, feminine, colourful jewellery and sent me some of the most beautiful handmade lampwork beads, along with some gorgeous glass, some Swarovski and a cute little Sterling heart toggle!
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Now I just have to make something with them. Using all of them or some of them, but I must incorporate the focal (not a problem!) and the clasp. I have a while to get it together and I don’t want to rush it.
I can’t wait to play with them, though. Don’t they look good enough to eat?! Like, candy?
I hope she enjoys what I sent her, too.
I’ll be posting the completed piece here on the day of the party, which is Saturday, February 26th.
Can’t wait!
Thank you, Virginie!!
