tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91332364932086193372024-03-13T14:54:45.095+11:00Mandy Harvey aka BeadsmeBeadsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506012445193082086noreply@blogger.comBlogger259125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133236493208619337.post-31318743116836259082012-07-26T07:30:00.000+10:002012-07-26T07:31:33.733+10:00Wow It's been a long time!I cannot believe it has been over a year since my last post. Time flies.<br />
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What have I been up to?<br />
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Well I got an addiction to photography. Took a course to improve my jewellery photos and lost the way. Or should I say gained a new addictive hobby.<br />
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I have also, after many years of debating, set up my own Facebook page -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/designsfromtheheart"> https://www.facebook.com/designsfromtheheart</a><br />
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I am hoping to find more time to update everyone of my new designs and my travels around my area.<br />
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<br />Beadsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506012445193082086noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133236493208619337.post-80283910866522849202011-06-26T07:42:00.000+10:002011-06-26T07:44:28.336+10:00Vote For Your Favourite Anklet.Do butterflies make your heart sing? 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The only time I had worked with seed beads is as an addition to my stringing designs. Never had a tried any of the stitches that you can do with them.<br /><br />I have to admit completing a bracelet was a challenge for me. Although I actually found it relaxing. Once I got the hang of it and watched a video about half a dozen times it was - away I went. Alas I do have a problem with keeping the tension all the same.<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lSCnbo8VAJs?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" width="425"></iframe><br /><br />Carla was a great help with this video on peyote stitch. Maybe Aunties Beads should put some more on.<br /><br />So what is the secret to keeping the tension correct? How about some tips.Beadsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506012445193082086noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133236493208619337.post-72832092716460577952011-03-12T15:13:00.004+11:002011-03-12T15:19:39.057+11:00Dogs and PoolsLast night, just as a storm was starting, we picked up a cattle dog roaming the streets. As animal lovers we just couldn't leave him out in the storm. Bought him home and put him in the shed. We got through the storm without a peep from him. Then 11pm came - yap, whine, scratch, whine, yap.<br /><br />We ended up bringing the dog in to the house and having him in our bedroom. Very little sleep - pacing, whine, yap, sleep a bit, pacing, whine, yap. A nightmare.<br /><br />Emails were sent around locals to find the owner but nothing so we had to take him to vets who scanned his chip and hopefully contacted his owner.<br /><br />Now to the pool. As the cover was on the dog kept falling in. Hub removed the cover so that he could see the water. This was very early in the morning and the colour was not seen until daylight.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvI93GELNGYlxzVJVX5f8OZHYojB5wZqHaSQv8imUaWL2FLmBws0Mi63VivQu-xLMpy5Xm8Rp7o5rnKb8RgqiedJ7a0D5UpaCGwQ0VFZKU6UqHRfnE65_pxrJZab2W5OSOn-OX_nX3vADG/s1600/P1140793.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvI93GELNGYlxzVJVX5f8OZHYojB5wZqHaSQv8imUaWL2FLmBws0Mi63VivQu-xLMpy5Xm8Rp7o5rnKb8RgqiedJ7a0D5UpaCGwQ0VFZKU6UqHRfnE65_pxrJZab2W5OSOn-OX_nX3vADG/s320/P1140793.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583042994237535922" border="0" /></a>Nice eh?<br /><br />Looks like we have a few days of dumping chlorine in to it and cleaning. Geeeez!Beadsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506012445193082086noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133236493208619337.post-17001115483291955612011-02-27T14:26:00.005+11:002011-02-27T14:32:05.125+11:00The Ultimate Clear OutI don't have a clue when I last did this. We bought the house in Dec 2006 and it has probably been piling up since then.<br /><br />Well the oldest out of date package I found was 2008.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOSmOZt0KXGDQh-Bdy-a3uehGVl0_k4bQQYKN0cgF1OOe_teGhnmcJS4YCho8Lui64v6a9iWj29OAlD3nhepgzRyBhgQwhKQSpo1oeNx_GkD_9JHsWqvkQ33YJdWs7OVJZZtL5HNShg3j7/s1600/P1140770.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOSmOZt0KXGDQh-Bdy-a3uehGVl0_k4bQQYKN0cgF1OOe_teGhnmcJS4YCho8Lui64v6a9iWj29OAlD3nhepgzRyBhgQwhKQSpo1oeNx_GkD_9JHsWqvkQ33YJdWs7OVJZZtL5HNShg3j7/s320/P1140770.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578206390436720162" border="0" /></a>This would be a cooks dream. All those mixes and flavours of the world.<br /><br />Check out the amount I have just had to throw away. Boy do I have some room in my larder now.<br /><br />My back aches some what but I feel good for doing it.<br /><br />Maybe I should concentrate on my bead stash as I never know what I have left.Beadsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506012445193082086noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133236493208619337.post-81547578243470389282011-02-13T13:00:00.004+11:002011-02-13T14:10:46.438+11:00Endless Designs For Those Larger BeadsSo I received some lovely <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Glass-Beads.html">hand painted glass beads</a> from <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/">Aunties Beads</a> and put myself to a challenge to see how many creations I could make.<br /><br />Large beads can be used in many designs - big chunky necklaces, focal points on necklaces, bracelets and earrings - endless.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXfVrJ7uUAaraDJI1IjY_WQbwr4Ie9wq_Ht9tT_l6OVaD86SjRlDaUlxf-t_cm11BNFstyJsmgO7sx3jdY3KKXNfHlUB750uZkSxRzyO3hbYRwAPwP8NwsHZm93yjFc5z6vYEYnCalL5-N/s1600/Glass+Beads+Collage+130211.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXfVrJ7uUAaraDJI1IjY_WQbwr4Ie9wq_Ht9tT_l6OVaD86SjRlDaUlxf-t_cm11BNFstyJsmgO7sx3jdY3KKXNfHlUB750uZkSxRzyO3hbYRwAPwP8NwsHZm93yjFc5z6vYEYnCalL5-N/s320/Glass+Beads+Collage+130211.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572990606513112514" border="0" /></a><br />So far I have made 2 bracelets, 2 necklaces and a pair of earrings, all with the same style of hand painted <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Glass-Pearl-Beads.html">glass beads</a>.<br /><br />What extras did I use? Well sterling silver chain, sterling silver wire, black, silver and <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Glass-Pearl-Beads.html">red glass beads</a>, silver fancy spacers, clasps and earring hooks. Most of these extras can be found hidden away in your unused stash.<br /><br />The best design for using up odd beads is the pendant style necklace. Just wire wrap sterling silver, attach the odd beads and, there you go, a delicious pendant.<br /><br />You can find a variety of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadsme?section_id=5167233">handmade necklaces</a> in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadsme">Beadsme</a> and <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/Beadsme">Artfire</a> stores.Beadsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506012445193082086noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133236493208619337.post-51956435932634144122011-01-29T12:58:00.007+11:002011-01-29T18:39:46.711+11:00What About Leftovers?Always end up with a few left over beads and not sure what to do with them. Just add them as a dash of colour to any necklace or bracelet. Even if you have just 1 left, try to make it a focal point.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8qXKk_BPejc4bzpZLHny7kK1xQv-qspGiQ8DHl-8XsZd1qCHD_q1HRNec3p7AXRbEk_OaT5bPTQHcBXhr0XbLcH1tybUktWsKtLJk6yBZI_KpOihhMDCQfYEd2gzeWBTgT9tuoh6zSlIT/s1600/359C.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8qXKk_BPejc4bzpZLHny7kK1xQv-qspGiQ8DHl-8XsZd1qCHD_q1HRNec3p7AXRbEk_OaT5bPTQHcBXhr0XbLcH1tybUktWsKtLJk6yBZI_KpOihhMDCQfYEd2gzeWBTgT9tuoh6zSlIT/s320/359C.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567509291611347938" border="0" /></a><br />I received some <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Glass-Beads.html">lovely large pewter glass beads</a> from <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/">Aunties beads </a>and previously had some velvet red chinese crystals left. Adding leaf shaped beads caps and some rondelles I put together this great necklace and bracelet.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuJCgBhsDAuEqXiaXpl-BXHTCugX2bjXvxigMPQc9IgL0Edsm4Se8O1W49iWXb1cf3TVVQPhuxKhx3ZwU6_n1shLrEo5Z-_0pBlzk2tHev08mvKiTA0liQ0p1Wx03nZdcs-erMO116EWGY/s1600/357B.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuJCgBhsDAuEqXiaXpl-BXHTCugX2bjXvxigMPQc9IgL0Edsm4Se8O1W49iWXb1cf3TVVQPhuxKhx3ZwU6_n1shLrEo5Z-_0pBlzk2tHev08mvKiTA0liQ0p1Wx03nZdcs-erMO116EWGY/s320/357B.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567423753394542578" border="0" /></a><br />Excellent addition for that night out. Accompany them with some simple dangling silver bead earrings you have a great set.<br /><br />Pop into my Etsy store for a variety of jewellery. - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadsme">Beadsme.</a>Beadsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506012445193082086noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133236493208619337.post-51867427801609361452011-01-22T15:25:00.004+11:002011-01-22T15:45:11.853+11:00Back To CreatingAfter a few weeks of trying to get back to normality I now have the dining table covered in goodies for creating and a few new creations.<br /><br />I received some more awesome beads from <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/">Auntie Beads</a> and away I went.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnBz0ecE178xo8iwRm2u20sQ4mOs9o0Y6VQ9jgG_Zvi1TwqTuZhhIRBI-v4X-MEXpf2104Nqqgj2QTM6qdT3jZzMGgCsocfMAfgz-_-Pmr14jhLhzXL4x_m9Gu8rMEnNg4nGrL2zj3rv_8/s1600/354B.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 202px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnBz0ecE178xo8iwRm2u20sQ4mOs9o0Y6VQ9jgG_Zvi1TwqTuZhhIRBI-v4X-MEXpf2104Nqqgj2QTM6qdT3jZzMGgCsocfMAfgz-_-Pmr14jhLhzXL4x_m9Gu8rMEnNg4nGrL2zj3rv_8/s320/354B.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564865456285135042" border="0" /></a><br /><br />My first creation was this gorgeous necklace using <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Glass-Beads.html">foil outline rectangle glass beads</a>, a couple of <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Sterling-Silver-Round-Stardust-Bead-5mm_p_602.html">sterling silver round starburst beads</a> and Swarovski crystals.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYs56wEWCrbXjFeki8M909KodePDNf22Exd-pkL_BnLKn2Kg8apBARxLjIrusElX5D5ZSyzf1-nFq3b8VqA2mgsH5TOsRGLlbh1iV4diFDHDCQJNb2PZkviD2CaSqikJhwmK36a1M9R5ZR/s1600/355E.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 146px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYs56wEWCrbXjFeki8M909KodePDNf22Exd-pkL_BnLKn2Kg8apBARxLjIrusElX5D5ZSyzf1-nFq3b8VqA2mgsH5TOsRGLlbh1iV4diFDHDCQJNb2PZkviD2CaSqikJhwmK36a1M9R5ZR/s320/355E.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564865466724686706" border="0" /></a><br />Then I got carried away, creating 2 matching bracelets with the additions of <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Sterling-Silver-Hollow-Heart-Bead-7-mm_p_557.html">sterling silver hollow heart bead</a>, a <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Sterling-Silver-Oval-Message-Bead-Dream_p_1970.html">sterling silver oval message bead</a> and <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Sterling-Silver-Round-Mirror-Bead-4mm_p_572.html">sterling silver round mirror beads</a>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Fi8cfo8Vo2uglYrumEk9-RLrQCHP4YirrbnzkSuMsIzRDqYK0uVfTI6lxp6M2Jhfeu-JAELINsa_bbnrr8c29GIMwAMrkO7Z9pU8C3I2ehtKkO_g9FkIybwrmUx3m-cAZjUNxkb_Vmuc/s1600/356B.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 195px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Fi8cfo8Vo2uglYrumEk9-RLrQCHP4YirrbnzkSuMsIzRDqYK0uVfTI6lxp6M2Jhfeu-JAELINsa_bbnrr8c29GIMwAMrkO7Z9pU8C3I2ehtKkO_g9FkIybwrmUx3m-cAZjUNxkb_Vmuc/s320/356B.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564865462246106530" border="0" /></a><br />2 matching pairs of earrings followed. I found the hole in the rectangle glass beads a bit large for my headpins so used some<a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Spacers-5mm-Flat-Bali-4-Gram-Bag_p_510.html"> flat bali spacers</a> to help them fit correctly.<br /><br />Check out <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/">Aunties Beads</a> for an awesome array of beading supplies or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadsme">Beadsme</a> for the finished product.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo0kCCTftudX8ZpYQ3LETBTkUt6v2hcCnYiTKK87M6pDWlFkQYLW2zR3gxfy9fJ9SGAH_eeFHlBeKEKDFE2Hf0qk-x85hJE2zbR_aQ7P_fSYtmiiv_3URr_FpTlTAZoJpKh8doZwnZci_Y/s1600/Earrings+328D.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo0kCCTftudX8ZpYQ3LETBTkUt6v2hcCnYiTKK87M6pDWlFkQYLW2zR3gxfy9fJ9SGAH_eeFHlBeKEKDFE2Hf0qk-x85hJE2zbR_aQ7P_fSYtmiiv_3URr_FpTlTAZoJpKh8doZwnZci_Y/s320/Earrings+328D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564865467697106978" border="0" /></a>Beadsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506012445193082086noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133236493208619337.post-11789571124723379962011-01-16T09:08:00.005+11:002011-01-16T09:22:41.792+11:00We are back!We have been home for a week now after our wonderful holiday in Thailand, Koh Samui to be exact.<br /><br />It's so hard to get back in to the swing of everyday life.<br /><br />I cannot report on the holiday much as it was mainly relaxation for us. A couple of trips out to the mainland which I must say has been hit by bad storms.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlrUkWo4zTXN_iWkOwuETUDLEseqrzuIXPtPfQjaZNx8owbk-4kAwzBkTBre__BEX_iBgJlqvNkTt9X_j1LYQo09kY79i6qdbzcdCnBNF9gZTIu1ReRhKbzhmRccs7BrtpwSwWbIYKXDOM/s1600/P1140561.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlrUkWo4zTXN_iWkOwuETUDLEseqrzuIXPtPfQjaZNx8owbk-4kAwzBkTBre__BEX_iBgJlqvNkTt9X_j1LYQo09kY79i6qdbzcdCnBNF9gZTIu1ReRhKbzhmRccs7BrtpwSwWbIYKXDOM/s320/P1140561.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562539521027718050" border="0" /></a><br />When we arrived in Koh Samui there was water everywhere. We couldn't even get down our road to the bungalows as the water was gushing over it. After wandering along the beach we noticed that the sea was actually going in to the lagoon, which didn't happen last time we went there. As you can see by one of my photos the backpackers units and there cleaning block was ruined.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgdvsXRJSGdX_n_LcGxIW4rJ0s8YyrCNxpKIhDv_TE-b_A57E05CLruKwygBiJCJtcP6gNJpJcYaXpFfboWe30z-o8Ue0ds7Amufe1qtURbHmwRN9zhZjbgML7He2TalFOooRDtAlj1SBJ/s1600/P1140276.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgdvsXRJSGdX_n_LcGxIW4rJ0s8YyrCNxpKIhDv_TE-b_A57E05CLruKwygBiJCJtcP6gNJpJcYaXpFfboWe30z-o8Ue0ds7Amufe1qtURbHmwRN9zhZjbgML7He2TalFOooRDtAlj1SBJ/s320/P1140276.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562539516903622594" border="0" /></a>Still we had a great holiday whilst watching the tragedy happening in our neighbouring State of Queensland. These guys had a rough time with unexpected flooding and lives lost.<br /><br />A store has been set up on Etsy with handmade donations from all over the world. All proceeds will go to the Flood Relief Fund. You can find this store here <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AusDisasterRelief">AusDisasterRelief</a>.<br /><br />Going back to Koh Samui - they also have a problem with dogs and cats and a rescue centre has been set up. You can donate on this site - <a href="http://www.samuidog.org/start_english.html">www.samuidog.org</a><br /><br />Thank you to all those people that support here and overseas.Beadsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506012445193082086noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133236493208619337.post-39226930540664046202010-12-11T10:36:00.005+11:002010-12-11T11:02:22.421+11:00A Gift For All SeasonsThis will probably be my last post until the New Year as in almost a weeks time we are flying to Thailand to meet up with the family.<br /><br />I wanted to share with you my last creation which was produced with more goodies from <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/">Aunties Beads.</a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64074630/sea-glass-and-sterling-silver-wire"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijQniUddyAS3EvzFxhWpJOoOPPmd958CpdBCBKFtDlDQWS2Vs5zhnvAjlgmRgk8dzPBt3glx-MN3Ha8jTQhbp2gi3SiyHNYUpZVzZL89ZLgvyVoOkiACACQZHmLAuqJS4owyzH3RiMu3X4/s320/353D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549202585654312642" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This stunning necklace is created with<br /><a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Spacers-5mm-Flat-Bali-4-Gram-Bag_p_510.html">5mm flat Bali spacers</a>,<br /><a title="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Sea-Glass-Nugget-Bead-Strand-Dark-Olive-12-x-16mm_p_7132.html CTRL + Click to follow link" href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Sea-Glass-Nugget-Bead-Strand-Dark-Olive-12-x-16mm_p_7132.html" target="_blank">Sea Glass Nugget Bead Strand, Dark Olive, 12 x 16mm,</a><div><a title="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Sea-Glass-Round-Bead-Strand-Olivine-8mm_p_7136.html CTRL + Click to follow link" href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Sea-Glass-Round-Bead-Strand-Olivine-8mm_p_7136.html" target="_blank">Sea Glass Round Bead Strand, Olivine, 8mm</a> <br /></div><a title="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Sea-Glass-Round-Bead-Strand-Spring-Green-6mm_p_7141.html CTRL + Click to follow link" href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Sea-Glass-Round-Bead-Strand-Spring-Green-6mm_p_7141.html" target="_blank">Sea Glass Round Bead Strand, Spring Green, 6mm</a><br /><br />All wire wrapped with sterling silver wire. A great colour all year round.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-LoERCm0RPZ2RrOMqsDzCE_kNsF7CAfH1edBt5jy3jnLUpnT6r679SvyC7wKx_wr3LEmPIAIRdKPwhJsuC8jasxKLVp_uoN-ku4DQQuXKRkABuk3A2ahf1sV99WXpjaCJHqx-3tG_cxBA/s1600/353C.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 263px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-LoERCm0RPZ2RrOMqsDzCE_kNsF7CAfH1edBt5jy3jnLUpnT6r679SvyC7wKx_wr3LEmPIAIRdKPwhJsuC8jasxKLVp_uoN-ku4DQQuXKRkABuk3A2ahf1sV99WXpjaCJHqx-3tG_cxBA/s320/353C.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549202590692220962" border="0" /></a><div> </div>Did you notice the different words that can be used for different shades of green - spring green, olive, olivine, emerald, jade - just a few.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-tp0yGO42n55Yy1qCh7urJ2hKVgv97iHnNYznzqLYar-yaeHrHo5j6tg9WWW9DtniBNmH_F5myjQBGJC68lT3r44ATMtAkC0EQ8Ce1K3PaG6r7VITBBLLb7PhyphenhyphenlGzCkq9ETIp6-uZ2w_9/s1600/DSC01402.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-tp0yGO42n55Yy1qCh7urJ2hKVgv97iHnNYznzqLYar-yaeHrHo5j6tg9WWW9DtniBNmH_F5myjQBGJC68lT3r44ATMtAkC0EQ8Ce1K3PaG6r7VITBBLLb7PhyphenhyphenlGzCkq9ETIp6-uZ2w_9/s320/DSC01402.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549202595308390818" border="0" /></a>With the left over beads I added them to a silver head pin and attached to white gold plated lever back ear hooks. <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Sterling-Silver-Round-Mirror-Bead-4mm_p_572.html" target="_blank">Sterling Silver Round Mirror Bead, 4mm</a> have been added for that extra sparkle.<br /><br /><br />You will find these 2 wonderful creations on my <a href="http://beadsme.etsy.com/">Etsy store.</a>Beadsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506012445193082086noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133236493208619337.post-9397229662955645272010-11-20T08:25:00.002+11:002010-11-20T08:30:34.040+11:00Come Join the Jewelry on Etsy Team TRUNK SHOW!<span style="font-size:180%;">The </span><a href="http://jetteam.etsy.com/"><span style="font-size:180%;">Jewelry on Etsy Team</span></a><span style="font-size:180%;"> will be having a team-wide on line Trunk Show on Sunday, November 21, 2010.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkWfUokNoOR5FUMYrOQWR9_CmGCmArpUVBsZHUYUBNCTkzUoQFJjpJKf6FJJAIKh44rnkAdD___y5l4TR-L7MimzFxg76RwGpAyY6Cu1duR7mgkpyvBacq68c9dHL2XIbR_k7l1LrNrgYS/s1600/BrassHussy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 310px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkWfUokNoOR5FUMYrOQWR9_CmGCmArpUVBsZHUYUBNCTkzUoQFJjpJKf6FJJAIKh44rnkAdD___y5l4TR-L7MimzFxg76RwGpAyY6Cu1duR7mgkpyvBacq68c9dHL2XIbR_k7l1LrNrgYS/s320/BrassHussy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541376146837022786" border="0" /></a><br />Come meet this wonderful team of talented jewelry artisans, share some laughs, and view the collections. It's a fantastic way to interact with the artists while checking off items for that ever growing holiday gift list. The show will be at 8pm EST in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/virtual_labs.php">Virtual Labs on Etsy</a>. Team members will be featuring some of their favorite works, tell us how they were made, and ready to answer any questions LIVE!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsYa7OUuMzfZBhE7kt66wcH1OJRkMoEPnWDPFMV9zJq10XOJvwlVMyBLVRQNpnLNtfYai-O_LHB6a1OC-l_tHDu5Ds59Dxxav9LllvHlcyDHbuzN9GJAdlTdEKaF9y7NNe0s5fUVuwWAup/s1600/Coolie.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 304px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsYa7OUuMzfZBhE7kt66wcH1OJRkMoEPnWDPFMV9zJq10XOJvwlVMyBLVRQNpnLNtfYai-O_LHB6a1OC-l_tHDu5Ds59Dxxav9LllvHlcyDHbuzN9GJAdlTdEKaF9y7NNe0s5fUVuwWAup/s320/Coolie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541376005334419874" border="0" /></a><br />This show was a huge hit last year so come early and grab a seat in the virtual lab. You don't want to miss a thing! You must be a registered <a href="http://etsy.com/">Etsy</a> user to participate. It only takes a minute to register, but then you can come join the fun, mark your favorites, and purchase on the spot during the show!<br /><br />And, as always, you can view beautiful handmade jewelry from the entire Jewelry on Etsy Team by searching <a href="http://http//www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_query=jetteam&search_type=handmade">JETTEAM</a> in the search box on Etsy's home page.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzh1oFEQrEdr8UOFIsxdXZn092ATyfnFF9W0l-wArLVhXveWIbQYrgphydvH9-gW0Is6w8vMPlRRwyhrGv_p7cg2zjX6x4OoaYzXUXA_49-GZMDqijxQkYewIIxM3XIeBOIddW-T6RtBPr/s1600/Abacus.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 281px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzh1oFEQrEdr8UOFIsxdXZn092ATyfnFF9W0l-wArLVhXveWIbQYrgphydvH9-gW0Is6w8vMPlRRwyhrGv_p7cg2zjX6x4OoaYzXUXA_49-GZMDqijxQkYewIIxM3XIeBOIddW-T6RtBPr/s320/Abacus.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541375996598800306" border="0" /></a>Beadsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506012445193082086noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133236493208619337.post-1807244007578345962010-11-19T18:23:00.003+11:002010-11-19T18:34:49.904+11:00My Collection On Artfire Front PageWell I must be doing something right. My "day in the woods" collection appeared on <a href="http://www.artfire.com/">Artfire.com</a> from page.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXFvFCEA5FuvA1taUsvMvFhJLcBrdrcAmsQea7H0WyTMl0K4aiKfDzs9XwDa6Ov2EXbMGUbQB791lMMNwoIUJaiK4dumWm0M778_w1YNvWJN7PEq1vTf99MRM2m8fhL1-hGOJH96BYG6Vs/s1600/Beadsme+Collection+on+Artfire+FP+191110+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 315px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXFvFCEA5FuvA1taUsvMvFhJLcBrdrcAmsQea7H0WyTMl0K4aiKfDzs9XwDa6Ov2EXbMGUbQB791lMMNwoIUJaiK4dumWm0M778_w1YNvWJN7PEq1vTf99MRM2m8fhL1-hGOJH96BYG6Vs/s320/Beadsme+Collection+on+Artfire+FP+191110+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541158507846315666" border="0" /></a><br />Congratulations to these artists for their front page appearance:<br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/byapryl">byapryl</a><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/VictoriaLarsen">VictoriaLarsen</a><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/ElementalDragons">ElementalDragons</a><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/CrazyTastyCakesDecorations">CrazyTastyCakesDecorations</a><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/QuiltfairyKaren">QuiltfairyKaren</a><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/CreativeCritters">CreativeCritters</a><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/OmegaArtDesign">OmegaArtDesign</a><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/jemsbyjbandcompany">Jemsbyjbandcompany</a><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/GeezeretteSupplies">GeezeretteSupplies</a><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/CreativeArtglass">CreativeArtglass</a><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/EmilyClaireCreations">EmilyClaireCreations</a><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/HeartJCreations">HeartJCreations</a><br /><br />Thanks again Artfire!<br /><br />To visit my store just click <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/Beadsme">here</a>.Beadsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506012445193082086noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133236493208619337.post-87535035175799013742010-11-19T07:18:00.003+11:002010-11-19T07:22:38.495+11:00I was on Artfire front pageSo excited and just had to show you.<br /><br />Thanks <a href="http://www.artfire.com">Artfire</a> and <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/AbacusBeadCreations">Abacusbeadcreations</a> for putting me on the front page.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtznuEEAkPMrUzwuvG2wA7OxvOp-MbkWpVpZ4kP7jF9jvrHhsMNF-k-TAOH-SVWJ4DfEaxtk8OznNThencPh9NcwGo5S32A_OMYLu1VOCCWsERU-pxp_5_Lv1FrKSRCB89q-sEKKwUCHqj/s1600/Beadsme+Front+Page+On+Artfire+Nov+10.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtznuEEAkPMrUzwuvG2wA7OxvOp-MbkWpVpZ4kP7jF9jvrHhsMNF-k-TAOH-SVWJ4DfEaxtk8OznNThencPh9NcwGo5S32A_OMYLu1VOCCWsERU-pxp_5_Lv1FrKSRCB89q-sEKKwUCHqj/s320/Beadsme+Front+Page+On+Artfire+Nov+10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540987289251507666" border="0" /></a>Beadsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506012445193082086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133236493208619337.post-39826120813142105872010-11-13T08:53:00.008+11:002010-11-13T09:13:14.841+11:00Holiday Season Etsy Wish ListThought I would get the ball rolling and throw a few favourites about.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59859592/flowerette-long-sleeve-shirt"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHDSwpB9RH6eecd6RflQBtu45k94UhsXF1xvP7za4s51NbZpDTXcEw0D5eHCE2iZXRZe7PNuFN2DSbcmD2odHPnhwz_LcRUbomVuZm0d7tEsdsPxwi9W_P-ExKrtbcithJDeqIjeyofUNo/s320/Shirt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538786333184713202" border="0" /></a>Maybe this is more for our colder season but I still want it. Love it in grey.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/35602765/purple-crystal-and-silver-chain-necklace"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 207px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLM9bCWktTwL7e-LHrS3Kih5kA6crOTzv7Hvi6jorw6fbBgsQ1oACkfDssZQgS09PdCwdmwUoBy8LTyx3DNQO1CfyNVxrn-ARcVRIIAmj0IIb-vqqT2k6yKWgqMjbNux9OikgxalU2aSVe/s320/Coolj.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538787117019013874" border="0" /></a>How about a beautiful necklace. My favourite colour too.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ00vMfeYsxPri4s7_RUuh4uAVN8x3AUU_uF1aZjUwM-dY7q6IYiv1ls8DkfTIjrH53hEHleOUfLnkcKpWB8XBll0eXVwRDW5f4kpBXvvVv7-Jae64NMxSlwqw3wc9VjYeJYMvFPxI4H1b/s1600/soap.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ00vMfeYsxPri4s7_RUuh4uAVN8x3AUU_uF1aZjUwM-dY7q6IYiv1ls8DkfTIjrH53hEHleOUfLnkcKpWB8XBll0eXVwRDW5f4kpBXvvVv7-Jae64NMxSlwqw3wc9VjYeJYMvFPxI4H1b/s320/soap.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538788207112932962" border="0" /></a>Seem to be slightly colour co-ordinating here but you can never go without soap. I am a total addict when it comes to handmade soap.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Jade-Faceted-Round-Strand-Purple-4mm-Dyed_p_9266.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLGw9j7bFGhTU7umGeJ9uH-mmMMmr8fyARp9z2JkNfhj2MW1-9-WWtU17XxejDKCyfbYwkxvcjTlVX190f9bAVb-CdV363Ee0oRWHfho4yGPzOpzxUMA_E9KwKCKwSOm-x0O6oUR9bTp0a/s320/dyed-jade-faceted-round-beads-purple-4mm2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538789194065729010" border="0" /></a><br />And not forgetting I can never do without beads!<br /><br />You can click on all the pictures and be taken to the relevant stores.<br /><br />Happy shopping!!!!Beadsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506012445193082086noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133236493208619337.post-23758603155965978272010-10-26T18:30:00.004+11:002010-10-26T18:50:16.933+11:00An Experiment with BronziteThis month I got some lovely Bronsite beads from <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/">Aunties Beads</a> so I thought I would give myself a little challenge and see what I had in my stash that would go nicely with these beads.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8js21657EbhZAx1Kao4UoRJgK6bIWvBe534HTWLlKXV89wUlkM0pP8FQs4h0A5t14LjAWj_2IwS0qVyOXDw9y3HXfeAdxJXH0Zc6Mo0ebxED-R4rjnrkoHY1iiGRpB9pMQK3bY0XIeJ-5/s1600/352A.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8js21657EbhZAx1Kao4UoRJgK6bIWvBe534HTWLlKXV89wUlkM0pP8FQs4h0A5t14LjAWj_2IwS0qVyOXDw9y3HXfeAdxJXH0Zc6Mo0ebxED-R4rjnrkoHY1iiGRpB9pMQK3bY0XIeJ-5/s320/352A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532258200968877778" border="0" /></a>My first choice was Turquoise. I love these beads. Well actually I liked the so much that I made a necklace using <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Bronzite-10mm-Round-Bead-Strand_p_6411.html">Bronzite 10mm Round Beads</a> and bracelet using <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Search.asp?keyword=bronzite&x=18&y=14">Bronzite</a>, <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Turquoise-Beads--Blue-Turquoise_c_176.html">Turquoise</a> and antiqued brass filligree balls and clasps.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghL4ETGy465CGshFI948M0wD6AOnnHLTbLM75kOWj2Y7Qj5a2zvXqGCGeZanTqy_e0UdwWRMtixRnjfg4oOvWZyoObq4ANDriN2um6LGg_jfiB5tCKoxxeCJY_VZxKcWv13Ty-6b6Ex0Y9/s1600/349B.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghL4ETGy465CGshFI948M0wD6AOnnHLTbLM75kOWj2Y7Qj5a2zvXqGCGeZanTqy_e0UdwWRMtixRnjfg4oOvWZyoObq4ANDriN2um6LGg_jfiB5tCKoxxeCJY_VZxKcWv13Ty-6b6Ex0Y9/s320/349B.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532258200066711330" border="0" /></a>My second creation was to mix the <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Bronzite-12mm-Coin-Bead-Strand_p_7436.html">Bronzite 12mm Coin Beads</a> with Peach Moonstone and for that extra touch I added 2 brass butterflies.<br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI4m9iIvtxUKZOESrJwd2jbXG2xmaHznHyNYnu2DQA_24WXi6o70JZ27bFXSfmp75aIHKJz8Z9axcCJ7CuyOBqzg6j-g-b2_2YSR50YyOC_gweZvCMFIVvhNYukZI1usCa3UCZXr6Uv79K/s1600/351E.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI4m9iIvtxUKZOESrJwd2jbXG2xmaHznHyNYnu2DQA_24WXi6o70JZ27bFXSfmp75aIHKJz8Z9axcCJ7CuyOBqzg6j-g-b2_2YSR50YyOC_gweZvCMFIVvhNYukZI1usCa3UCZXr6Uv79K/s320/351E.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532258196265697826" border="0" /></a></div>Lastly with the few<a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Bronzite-12mm-Coin-Bead-Strand_p_7436.html"> Bronzite 12mm Coin Bead Strand</a> left over I made an earthy bracelet matching them with white Howlite and a brass clasp.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkob9dR2PjHZLRHz7rpsPIgFBJYLpEszTus6mAAWSwjrRgXczgk01bIUwYoZD_8sBwwfiDdLffViX25GRhypK-9FsxPDMA6ifKmtctgrM6ynTuCEtn7cCyYQfQrwH3Lyoi1Fn25pYhBha2/s1600/350B.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkob9dR2PjHZLRHz7rpsPIgFBJYLpEszTus6mAAWSwjrRgXczgk01bIUwYoZD_8sBwwfiDdLffViX25GRhypK-9FsxPDMA6ifKmtctgrM6ynTuCEtn7cCyYQfQrwH3Lyoi1Fn25pYhBha2/s320/350B.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532258196968351298" border="0" /></a><br /><br />These beautiful creations will soon be available in <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/Beadsme">Beadsmes Artfire store</a>.Beadsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506012445193082086noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133236493208619337.post-24343799968031626482010-10-17T09:30:00.002+11:002010-10-17T09:34:33.202+11:00My First Glass PlateI am so pleased with my first attempt.<br /><br />I have had the plate mold for many months now and just haven't plucked up the courage to try it. I wish I had done this months ago.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglvW8RoVVlGGWeYpLwmAh8sgtCUHe6-KkGI5daq0iM-5GM6pogkXS8uPtxVcWhPZBkgsQ7F0mRCptX3VbzxWKemdzWs7SkmI-_FzREvqYoRLSJJijbKJOWuu2eDwyL9ZmDifd5amdM20IQ/s1600/First+plate+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglvW8RoVVlGGWeYpLwmAh8sgtCUHe6-KkGI5daq0iM-5GM6pogkXS8uPtxVcWhPZBkgsQ7F0mRCptX3VbzxWKemdzWs7SkmI-_FzREvqYoRLSJJijbKJOWuu2eDwyL9ZmDifd5amdM20IQ/s320/First+plate+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528775717031689714" border="0" /></a><br />Yesterday I created this gorgeous plate. I was amazed, I CAN do it even if my kiln is so unpredictable.<br /><br />Today I have decided to try again, fingers crossed. I would love to get a few of these created for a craft fair I am attending in November.Beadsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506012445193082086noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133236493208619337.post-14321664418358666342010-10-16T11:36:00.002+11:002010-10-16T11:41:58.651+11:00It's Snow ReportReports filtering in that it is snowing at Bathurst and has been for a while, Bullaburra in the Blue Mountains and now Bilpin in the Hawkesbury.<br /><br />Weird for Spring.<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dymqY_T4qHb4HkF2YboOmvtraIxZHZMmjmZLLLaeuOoZJg5opZUIV3yYJ2HlSQfuyHcErtjSoB2C1tkOF62Ug' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Beadsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506012445193082086noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133236493208619337.post-30060261497969078122010-10-10T07:53:00.004+11:002010-10-10T08:12:12.324+11:00I Could Kiss Those Guys At ArtfireCan you tell I am happy. So pleased for the participants too.<br /><br />My lovely stormy collection reached the front page of <a href="http://www.artfire.com/">Artfire.com</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsKr-3hiXQvyqumhdqr_oV2yVfMHR6UWqMoMiA8tEGuOEEkfQLXCQb0CViYz6oeAJV6PfLMoU5ITUuD3gRmB7Q4OjTx94GtLglxfNv0oFEsymU5bIMX42wAtmTNqUWV59QvSM6ZnQ15NRP/s1600/My+first+collection+on+Atfire+101010+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 307px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsKr-3hiXQvyqumhdqr_oV2yVfMHR6UWqMoMiA8tEGuOEEkfQLXCQb0CViYz6oeAJV6PfLMoU5ITUuD3gRmB7Q4OjTx94GtLglxfNv0oFEsymU5bIMX42wAtmTNqUWV59QvSM6ZnQ15NRP/s320/My+first+collection+on+Atfire+101010+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526156401783494706" border="0" /></a><br />Congratulations to:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/BeautifulBridget">BeautifulBridget</a><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/sherrisscentsandsoys">Sherrisscentsandsoys</a><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/gildedquill">Gildedquill</a><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/Aprishasparkles">Aprishasparkles</a><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/maggiehurley">Maggiehurley</a><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/JamiesArt">Jamiesart</a><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/TialeyVintage">Tialeyvintage</a><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/DistantStarAlpaca">Distantstaralpaca</a><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/gothicreations">Gothicreations</a><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/Tellicoturnings">Tellicoturnings</a><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/pegasussoaps">Pegasussoaps</a><br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/ZenAndCoffee">Zenandcoffee</a><br /><br />Thank you Artfire.com.Beadsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506012445193082086noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133236493208619337.post-80358678994618463782010-10-04T10:22:00.004+11:002010-10-04T10:42:28.185+11:00A Fresh DeliveyI was in awe when I opened my package from <a href="http://auntiesbeads.com/">Aunties Beads</a>.<br /><br />It was full of <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Search.asp?keyword=sea+glass&x=28&y=11">seas glass beads</a>, I love them.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhakSEfcJKMQu1QgABAmxYshR_61E8K1K5SrDhp2ST2MKDFHOSkSzc9Q8XD0pewkUCOwFQaRqV4COtW_ysYyRi3lXk2YUTqeJKzDLPsIhF80TQgDPYoP-7FuorzdOE74Qt9SlFAJjFVj6Fj/s1600/334A.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhakSEfcJKMQu1QgABAmxYshR_61E8K1K5SrDhp2ST2MKDFHOSkSzc9Q8XD0pewkUCOwFQaRqV4COtW_ysYyRi3lXk2YUTqeJKzDLPsIhF80TQgDPYoP-7FuorzdOE74Qt9SlFAJjFVj6Fj/s320/334A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523968573610834770" border="0" /></a>I got working straight away and created a lovely foamy necklace with matching bracelet. As Australia is coming in to Summer I thought this colour was so cool. To me it represents a beautiful blue sky with a calming sea. Although Aus is well known for it's excellent surfing.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnEI-7WdPZXoF3ohx8K4K-dstNdh4GZKk2FtResPqee5VjEG1SxwfJRFcvQpIz_nSupBVWwCbJQCBU_T-UZzmy2COT-V2Do7k8gQtgdpNL8fTXOrE-AKlRBTFKl3nD9BAMWOqI87d8yNrM/s1600/334D.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnEI-7WdPZXoF3ohx8K4K-dstNdh4GZKk2FtResPqee5VjEG1SxwfJRFcvQpIz_nSupBVWwCbJQCBU_T-UZzmy2COT-V2Do7k8gQtgdpNL8fTXOrE-AKlRBTFKl3nD9BAMWOqI87d8yNrM/s320/334D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523968576208368114" border="0" /></a>For the focal of the necklace and bracelet I used handmade lampwork beads and teamed them with<br /><a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Sea-Glass-8mm-Round-Bead-Strand-Seafoam_p_8343.html">Sea Glass 8mm Round Bead Strand, Seafoam</a><br /><a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Sea-Glass-Round-Bead-Strand-Opaque-Sky-Blue-6mm_p_7143.html">Sea Glass Round Bead Strand, Opaque Sky Blue, 6mm</a><br /><a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Sea-Glass-Round-Bead-Strand-Seafoam-Green-10mm_p_2089.html">Sea Glass Round Bead Strand, Seafoam Green, 10mm</a><br />Wire wrapped each bead together and topped and tailed the <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Sea-Glass-8mm-Round-Bead-Strand-Seafoam_p_8343.html">Sea Glass 8mm Round Bead Strand, Seafoam</a> with scalloped bead caps.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbIQiD2uwG_88R98at_YK_Pi2aZ-WsCG0zxUdntEImyu0SH57bg17QnJc6XsaHokMzZeGqyXEvxXFEsDdJaZDXsd_1W1DxBgeLmgTHb63KBphPg6zkwXHBZLnhBlelSk_JqfI8h9NiAcLk/s1600/333A.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbIQiD2uwG_88R98at_YK_Pi2aZ-WsCG0zxUdntEImyu0SH57bg17QnJc6XsaHokMzZeGqyXEvxXFEsDdJaZDXsd_1W1DxBgeLmgTHb63KBphPg6zkwXHBZLnhBlelSk_JqfI8h9NiAcLk/s320/333A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523968567780319090" border="0" /></a>You can check out my new <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/Beadsme">Artfire</a> or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadsme">Etsy</a> store for more creations.Beadsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506012445193082086noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133236493208619337.post-14449695610969382502010-09-19T13:35:00.005+10:002010-09-19T13:59:12.932+10:00A Challenge From Aunties BeadsI have pondered so long on these beads. Definitely unsure what to do with them. Firstly I thought earrings but then I added more beads and, woops, they ended up so heavy my ear lobes would have reached my shoulders.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvYnTSi1k07QWwPkKoww5HuQ1KvsgmUxVzZ3BkUWXJv9CyFTkRkwakYZLBMj9J53oE3oiROK3OM-DEwkCUDt_lAQmvO_gxUgOGzzzzbRKpr4zm5GMjVVJ2moqwzi3rSi6v1myZsi50_vs_/s1600/318C.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvYnTSi1k07QWwPkKoww5HuQ1KvsgmUxVzZ3BkUWXJv9CyFTkRkwakYZLBMj9J53oE3oiROK3OM-DEwkCUDt_lAQmvO_gxUgOGzzzzbRKpr4zm5GMjVVJ2moqwzi3rSi6v1myZsi50_vs_/s320/318C.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518467020514296258" border="0" /></a><br />In my wonderful package from <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/">Aunties Beads</a> the ones I got so gumboozled with were these gorgeous <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Chinese-Crystal-Beaded-Bead-Red-Velvet-26mm_p_1185.html" target="_blank">Chinese Crystal Beaded Bead, Red Velvet, 26mm</a>. Amazing but what did I do? Not the earrings! A necklace was formed and I can't tell you how many times I took it apart and repositioned the beads.<br /><br />In the end I added some sterling silver wire, diamond shaped chain and more beads, <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Angelic-Crystal-Rondelle-Bead-Strand-Red-Velvet-4x6mm_p_8505.html" target="_blank">Angelic Crystal Rondelle Bead Strand, Red Velvet, 4x6mm, </a><br /><a href="http://auntiesbeads.com" target="_blank">Chinese Crystal Faceted Rondelle Bead,</a><a href="http://auntiesbeads.com" target="_blank">Red Velvet, 11 x 14mm.</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBdGkOA0hSGSnFD_TPpdNRI3ILKHOywGS-E_tkV7ODq8Fo5MG_G0riWaHDzG7qKJABZyIDwhid_u2FIoa3kkyz72FHveZNFCPLU8_bRy3nGm999YbQo5z8ynl7TxaSjBtZD8nfC2tWeVdO/s1600/318D.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBdGkOA0hSGSnFD_TPpdNRI3ILKHOywGS-E_tkV7ODq8Fo5MG_G0riWaHDzG7qKJABZyIDwhid_u2FIoa3kkyz72FHveZNFCPLU8_bRy3nGm999YbQo5z8ynl7TxaSjBtZD8nfC2tWeVdO/s320/318D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518467034078741826" border="0" /></a><br />Added from my own collection is multi faceted black agate. This necklace is amazingly one that you can love or hate. It's bold and beautiful, seductive and a bit gothic. Big too, measuring 34 inches and the <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Chinese-Crystal-Beaded-Bead-Red-Velvet-26mm_p_1185.html" target="_blank">Chinese Crystal Beaded Bead, Red Velvet, 26mm</a> dropping another 2.5 inches.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji3muYN_VgraXDDC1a18NwAbvEYnwRfDwg2aZT1KUafQGtNUyxR672e7BPkCIdgTQJK8QrxzmoYmlXZznYBanJezcxVGwNaiGoRdrGi8PAJEkkttPvLavez_MVWl1fbyA9S6W1Ax_zVxqH/s1600/318A.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji3muYN_VgraXDDC1a18NwAbvEYnwRfDwg2aZT1KUafQGtNUyxR672e7BPkCIdgTQJK8QrxzmoYmlXZznYBanJezcxVGwNaiGoRdrGi8PAJEkkttPvLavez_MVWl1fbyA9S6W1Ax_zVxqH/s320/318A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518467037624086754" border="0" /></a><br />It was and still is a nightmare to photograph. Even placing it around myself still doesn't do it justice. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiocs_YfnS4rqcrnIyKeAARGFoSCJh1EK40TCA2ZvbB3fn9jQmKU-Y54xHI_tfyvmHqECYJpGhpNC7XkqL7nk2PBLiX8o4bqHjQoVZzl8gZ98zPaMfWy26M0KJpL_GfiM4CF8siLWJR1Jfg/s1600/Earrings+324A.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiocs_YfnS4rqcrnIyKeAARGFoSCJh1EK40TCA2ZvbB3fn9jQmKU-Y54xHI_tfyvmHqECYJpGhpNC7XkqL7nk2PBLiX8o4bqHjQoVZzl8gZ98zPaMfWy26M0KJpL_GfiM4CF8siLWJR1Jfg/s320/Earrings+324A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518467666258227026" border="0" /></a>Not forgetting these cute little earrings I popped together using the <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Angelic-Crystal-Rondelle-Bead-Strand-Red-Velvet-4x6mm_p_8505.html" target="_blank">Angelic Crystal Rondelle Bead Strand, Red Velvet, 4x6mm.</a>Beadsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506012445193082086noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133236493208619337.post-75024522005685164752010-09-01T18:40:00.004+10:002010-09-01T18:57:17.322+10:00My Next String Of Beads From Aunties BeadsI had fun with the next set of beads from <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/">Aunties Beads.</a> I had some beautiful multi faceted Chinese crystal and in a light rose, <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Angelic-Crystal-Rondelle-Bead-Strand-Lt-Rose-AB-4x6mm_p_8468.html" target="_blank">Angelic Crystal Rondelle Bead Strand, Lt. Rose AB, 4x6mm</a> , very girly. Boy, these sparkle.<br /><br />My first creations was very simple, yet stunning. I had a gorgeous shimmering Swarovski crystal pendant which I attached to a sterling silver chain then added 3 of these sparkling crystals topped with scalloped silver bead caps.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-YZBgwJTI8H_OogaIpMkaH4g97xqu6QYebFUB_ZbsMpNfjqBr5jZEmrFY_m2lUAPTWrhU4h0IPUaWEWlp3M3gCYLegS3gnd7MCnG5Hf9VMG27ZiYB_B98HiR_PI3gUUqrwRY7MTCgpBhh/s1600/322A.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-YZBgwJTI8H_OogaIpMkaH4g97xqu6QYebFUB_ZbsMpNfjqBr5jZEmrFY_m2lUAPTWrhU4h0IPUaWEWlp3M3gCYLegS3gnd7MCnG5Hf9VMG27ZiYB_B98HiR_PI3gUUqrwRY7MTCgpBhh/s320/322A.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511865246373449330" border="0" /></a>My next creation, I love doing these, was a pair of earrings with a cluster of these beads accompanied by purple lepidolite briolettes. Another one of my favourite colours.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFfVeIrP6QV8n6zUIza-2ph-hLr1jhz0N6GZ0AWuOqAehwW9nRUz_JwZMlV0DiYqGShIaTDdfSdiWr7Sf8nwFm_lMLtlp2C6elxwsTTwCJEMY2yb10MfaNrQWVpvOOAsjgsrEuhi8LhaZw/s1600/Earrings+323B.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 237px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFfVeIrP6QV8n6zUIza-2ph-hLr1jhz0N6GZ0AWuOqAehwW9nRUz_JwZMlV0DiYqGShIaTDdfSdiWr7Sf8nwFm_lMLtlp2C6elxwsTTwCJEMY2yb10MfaNrQWVpvOOAsjgsrEuhi8LhaZw/s320/Earrings+323B.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511865251932662866" border="0" /></a><br />Most of my creations you can find at <a href="http://beadsme.etsy.com/">Beadsme on Etsy</a>.<br /><br />Not forgetting if you are a designer pop in to <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/">Aunties Beads for some great beads and findings</a>.Beadsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506012445193082086noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133236493208619337.post-20818687662608223022010-08-30T19:55:00.003+10:002010-08-30T20:00:02.531+10:00Tomorrow Is The Last Day Of Winter<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpzj0gV9UPARWqOaQRHcO1eRwGLNPHNgKcYwl9oBGPS7av6zDioqg6gPwfEOhvCC0HgPVXaTcj5ZsKMp44ShDgOS4ieFJQPxNAxwU2DqffyvhheEnx69ntUezQgafzzqHPGMfXEPs9_8BQ/s1600/DSC00449.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpzj0gV9UPARWqOaQRHcO1eRwGLNPHNgKcYwl9oBGPS7av6zDioqg6gPwfEOhvCC0HgPVXaTcj5ZsKMp44ShDgOS4ieFJQPxNAxwU2DqffyvhheEnx69ntUezQgafzzqHPGMfXEPs9_8BQ/s320/DSC00449.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511140399842583394" border="0" /></a>Once again I can show you one of the signs that Spring is coming. Not only are the days getting warmer but these cute babies are in the fields.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEetO9DhDC9nUKoNVgj84Rgh8UjZNJsnR_rZBKwtyQLFwoo_nVVMa6iR4tHkeATidYIyeaxDo0aC00rBzt5rH9VXGaC8GdmOinhkv5fOyYBFf9zUe-xULaxB2bwzN-C2Zjx62QHLkxLT3b/s1600/DSC00442.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEetO9DhDC9nUKoNVgj84Rgh8UjZNJsnR_rZBKwtyQLFwoo_nVVMa6iR4tHkeATidYIyeaxDo0aC00rBzt5rH9VXGaC8GdmOinhkv5fOyYBFf9zUe-xULaxB2bwzN-C2Zjx62QHLkxLT3b/s320/DSC00442.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511140391796477138" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtcrIPj6QiEJp0qpdicQ9NDywGgrxAwt3-hTuAsOiHm8zz_3XhBNlgCsK7lui7BvS_CpftuY_KyhfpEchD4F_9krgy3gv51LFTrDioi_QS6LFwoP-jLYGcWPZv2bqRMFha2xBQ8_xVb-0V/s1600/DSC00453.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtcrIPj6QiEJp0qpdicQ9NDywGgrxAwt3-hTuAsOiHm8zz_3XhBNlgCsK7lui7BvS_CpftuY_KyhfpEchD4F_9krgy3gv51LFTrDioi_QS6LFwoP-jLYGcWPZv2bqRMFha2xBQ8_xVb-0V/s320/DSC00453.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511140410659518754" border="0" /></a>Beadsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506012445193082086noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133236493208619337.post-69409676761389834432010-08-29T15:17:00.005+10:002010-08-29T15:25:47.833+10:00Beads From Aunties BeadsI have been contemplating what to do with a envelope full of beads from <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/">Aunties Beads</a>.<br /><br />They have started sending a few beads out to some designers to create and review.<br /><br />My first creation was to incorporate a design using some <a href="http://www.auntiesbeads.com/Chinese-Crystal-Rondelle-Strand-Black-Diamond-AB-5x8mm_p_4602.html">Chinese Crystal Rondelle Strand, Black Diamond AB, 5x8mm</a> These beauties just sparkle and are so easy to match with any design and colour.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzZEOtvhrZN32Po5J8K9K-9rjYpbfifYC-qHX6e-ClZU-HTXjblH_JO9g47rh1AraObllw9GzUpMNGYxIKYZeeMB2m2srHtt0Dt-3tTyMM4CMiSV-vBpZM8sidmgt8NscASE4kerUnpqBj/s1600/321B.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzZEOtvhrZN32Po5J8K9K-9rjYpbfifYC-qHX6e-ClZU-HTXjblH_JO9g47rh1AraObllw9GzUpMNGYxIKYZeeMB2m2srHtt0Dt-3tTyMM4CMiSV-vBpZM8sidmgt8NscASE4kerUnpqBj/s320/321B.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510698407144574594" border="0" /></a><br />For my design I added rhinestone rondelles attached to sterling silver wire fastened to a feminine sterling silver chain. End result a beautiful necklace for a special day out.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtzxYl-R6QCNos7ahTXq0jBOBRBKNUTjExfr4rm2lZK1sgMAZ8Ake4seGTExYS5jb5bqrZaN70kebQoVrkweZvm6KJ4LgQ2a07Hm1m-W7SlB_npxczEZLrxHEqRyZiZT0Dyzwm1faJBnC_/s1600/Earrings+321C.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtzxYl-R6QCNos7ahTXq0jBOBRBKNUTjExfr4rm2lZK1sgMAZ8Ake4seGTExYS5jb5bqrZaN70kebQoVrkweZvm6KJ4LgQ2a07Hm1m-W7SlB_npxczEZLrxHEqRyZiZT0Dyzwm1faJBnC_/s320/Earrings+321C.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510698418490262706" border="0" /></a><br />And not forgetting to add some great matching earrings.Beadsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506012445193082086noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133236493208619337.post-43855447624000534092010-08-07T18:42:00.005+10:002010-08-07T18:56:00.249+10:00My First Play With The New CameraWell we thought it was about time to invest in a new camera. Unsure of what to buy we headed to <a href="http://www.harveynorman.com.au/">Harvey Normans</a> to check out what they had in store.<br /><br />We actually decided on a <a href="http://www.sony.com.au/product/dsc-hx5v">Sony Cyber-shot DCS-HX5</a> and checked out the prices around a few other electrical stores. Well it turned out that it was cheaper for us to get one direct from Hong Kong. After ordering and paying the camera arrived and we found that they had delivered the incorrect camera. We had actually received the<a href="http://www.sony.com.au/product/dsc-hx1"> Sony Cyber-shot DCS-HX1</a><br /><br />After reading reviews and checking out the features we decided we wanted to keep it. Luckily for us the company we purchased it from agreed for us to keep it at not extra cost. It would probably have not been worth it if they picked it up and sent us the other model, considering it was from Hong Kong.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitVZryuiWBsjRf4cJitmYitZ5bJmsQruIT_a2YpNFADJujQfl-EiI9tPzXKEDPHwHLBLraviJjswH111ZeVPNXZDFfHG9xyNpkkePEgxmGyRBYzVcTX3pAxbO6XeSvjjjoIZyJmwj_XhD6/s1600/DSC00071.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitVZryuiWBsjRf4cJitmYitZ5bJmsQruIT_a2YpNFADJujQfl-EiI9tPzXKEDPHwHLBLraviJjswH111ZeVPNXZDFfHG9xyNpkkePEgxmGyRBYzVcTX3pAxbO6XeSvjjjoIZyJmwj_XhD6/s320/DSC00071.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502588361454703794" border="0" /></a>Here's a couple of shots that I just took in EASY mode, no fancy set ups for this setting. I love it and can't wait to try out some of the other settings on it.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTCO9gebBhi4QeJaPv9GYj6vULbQoAw9VfumUDTVSoR1u87KzvcH2HDrKW3oJWvg3JpndUYmKBtfU_5WS4ltFOhYXcbJUz8Tzn_rVTbz4i4U4gZAFGYstVh5fPLpBkRjdY0GadG37zVh0l/s1600/DSC00064.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTCO9gebBhi4QeJaPv9GYj6vULbQoAw9VfumUDTVSoR1u87KzvcH2HDrKW3oJWvg3JpndUYmKBtfU_5WS4ltFOhYXcbJUz8Tzn_rVTbz4i4U4gZAFGYstVh5fPLpBkRjdY0GadG37zVh0l/s320/DSC00064.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502588349559654482" border="0" /></a>We are taking the dogs off to the park tomorrow and I can't wait to play with the camera again.Beadsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506012445193082086noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133236493208619337.post-45597131456353408982010-08-01T16:11:00.004+10:002010-08-01T16:17:49.092+10:00My Money TreesI had to take a photo of my Money Trees in my garden. In all I have 4 and 2 of them are flowering. I haven't done anything to them nor fed them anything special. I don't even recall watering them that much.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA5uvjoQgAAdHqYrzwaImqtQeWb0LXViuXGSYm93hd8b7cAu6wGY4rT1xqe3gy20cqU3DM5BOENCrCePbpsfMTJ4OqnU76rIeGKdM5ZPMUH19jsCs9MxpeiCSfchEpdtdUFnrZyKKIwz3a/s1600/P1130989.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA5uvjoQgAAdHqYrzwaImqtQeWb0LXViuXGSYm93hd8b7cAu6wGY4rT1xqe3gy20cqU3DM5BOENCrCePbpsfMTJ4OqnU76rIeGKdM5ZPMUH19jsCs9MxpeiCSfchEpdtdUFnrZyKKIwz3a/s320/P1130989.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500321134370918690" border="0" /></a>Other than in photos I don't think I have ever seen one in flower. We grew these in the UK but in pots and inside. I don't think they could survive the UK Winter but here in Australia mine are growing at an alarming rate.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNY6FcE20F9yFCifeceTHZLwhbeLzCpBpZsqC1mXgv1Frio2EvmOy0gg884C6btLEnD_lUnWVALHtVN4_Dmy8KOIGS0FJ_VwLxiqzp3WdfSTfB9im-YKM0vj-3EGJxbCsMVKzWjtXKLqXh/s1600/P1130988.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNY6FcE20F9yFCifeceTHZLwhbeLzCpBpZsqC1mXgv1Frio2EvmOy0gg884C6btLEnD_lUnWVALHtVN4_Dmy8KOIGS0FJ_VwLxiqzp3WdfSTfB9im-YKM0vj-3EGJxbCsMVKzWjtXKLqXh/s320/P1130988.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500321347962695010" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I feel like shouting - "look Mum, my money tree has flowers" LOL.Beadsmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15506012445193082086noreply@blogger.com0