Change on the cards!

We've been so lucky with the weather but today its truly broken lol - misty drizzle and cold for the walk up to school yuk! The above charm bracelet was actually inspired by the beautiful early evening skies we've had here recently - the beautiful tapestry of colour has been amazing - sometimes nature has a way of waking us up to its beauty!

The blues, pinks and purples in the sky apparently - according to my daughter were painted there just for us (Our favourite colours - you see!!) have you been seeing the same skies???

This charm bracelet is slightly different to my others in the fact I created the chain using a simple 2x2 - not only does it give a very chunky feel I also believe the gemstones, fw pearls, crystals and Caroline's fabulous beads a better sitting position! I absolutely adore this charm bracelet and will be having a very hard time letting this one go I think!

© Gemheaven 2007

They're working!

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At last the antibiotics are doing their job and my back ache is easing - thank you so much for the love and concern shown to me over the past couple of days - I luff you all too!!



I have been making some pieces while being off colour so a couple to show you here - above is a new weave for me called forget-me-not - its a heavier bracelet than the flip flop weave but still lovely to wear!

Here is my second piece with gold vermeil - I actually really like this - its warm and the garnet and beautiful beads (By Isabelle) seem to pop more with the gold , don't you think??

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Double Countdown!

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Double countdown - one day until the party and 2 days until my silver course begins!! SO Of course I'm beavering away trying to get inventory and pricing done and hoping I have enough stock for everybody!! Its not something I enjoy - the inventory I mean - I much prefer the creating the preparation and paperwork is just something that has to be done!

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I thought firstly I would show you a couple of commissions I've been working on. The first a very chunky charm bracelet with Caroline Hannons beads creating the starting point, with lemon quartz, citrine, silver, and swarovski crystals. The second is a chunky chainmaille bracelet with crystal quartz focal to signify 15 year anniversary - and it looks delightful on (Congrats Clare and Ian) Now I'm going to show you something I have never done before - use gold - I actually used Gold Vermeil which is 24k gold over sterling silver so I haven't strayed too far off the path and don't panic I won't be changing my alliance lol !!!

But don't they look warm and inviting!! I have used Gold rutilated Quartz and citrine - which adds to the warm look - these earrings are so dainty too!

So comments please :D

© Gemheaven 2007

Hair day!

Can you believe it On Tuesday I forgot my hairdressers appointment! Now anyone who knows me will say its not the sort of thing I would ever do, you see my hair is my favourite part of me! Luckily Helen, my hairdresser knew its a one off - we laughed about my appointment card being hid underneath a pile of beads and we had it rebooked for today - so tonight I feel revived and pampered - noo wonder my friends thought my hair had grown!!

This necklace was inspired by the lovely talented Jennifer Casady - it wasn't a conscious desicion but when it was finished it so reminded me of her work (I think her work is more glamourous and elegant!) I named her Closely Linked though after Rosie who thought up the name at my last jewellery party and because I have so much in common with the lovely Jennifer (my love of her jewellery and her love of my beady box!!!) I thought the name was apt - so here's to Jennifer and Rosie!

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Almost ready!

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I've been finishing off for the party on Friday - and yesterday after finishing some earrings I was sooooooooo tired I couldn't think past by bed so thats why there was no post yesterday. I'll use this post to show you some of my latest pieces I've finished - hope you like them!! The chainmaille bracelet "Chains" is with 6mm rings so slightly lighter and more movement than the smaller rings.








This is some more of Hannah's handy work - I commissioned these for the special purpose of showing off these organic emeralds - isn't it pretty??



















Again Hannah's discs with some of my beautiful faceted garnet - these flew out the door this morning and I have to say I've seen them worn (hello Clare!!) and they look very pretty!










Zanzibar again with Hannah's componants are with peridot handwired on handmade fine silver headpins. Very zingy looking with a fabulous swish!





Wish me luck and I'll probably be back on SUnday - busy weekend up ahead!!

© Gemheaven 2007

Tuesday - getting ready!

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Ok before I bore you all senseless with my chainmaille this is my last piece!! of course the little lampwork bead is an Isabelle Anderson beauty!! I'm busy getting ready for my first party of the season on Saturday - there's lots to get before I'm really ready although my boxes luckily arrived today which was incredibly quick so thanks to Potters for that!


Now to finish the pendants and rings before Saturday there's always tons to do before a party and I'm a little out of sorts as my last one was 2 months ago (eek where has the time flown!!)

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The earrings I handcrafted out of fine silver and they so reminded me of rain - hopefully we won't see any for a day or two!! What do you think??
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Sun day, Sunday

Its been a beautiful day today hasn't it (well anyone in Cornwall can answer this!) and yesterday was even better - we went to Fowey - one of my favourite places. The gig racing was on as it was the end of Regatta week and it was fanstastic to watch. I'd love to live somewhere like Fowey with views over the estuary * sigh but sadly the house prices in Cornwall are horrendous and according to the papers yesterday Carrick, North Cornwall and Restormal are in the top four :(
The above pieces are part of my obsession with the flip flop weave - with Caroline Hannon of Crafted Gems beautiful lampwork beads - aren't they fabulous? The names well its because the earrings which strangely I made first reminded me of jellyfish and so the name came from that - but I think it fits don't you??

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Grrrr last Nights post!

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Last night I made my post as usual and Blogger went down with no connection so I lost the lost! So today I'll make 2 posts :) - this mornings is last nights and tonight ... well I'm sure you get the drift! I think I'm getting addicted to chainmaille - well the flip flop weave anyway - of course I'm keeping this as its part of my b'day pressie but I am making more things ready for the party season.

I started making a few pendants - mainly for the parties as I'm always being asked about slightly cheaper alternatives of my jewellery for gifts and as not everyone wears earrings I thought pendants can be worn by anyone!

This one Capolino IV is a Beverley Hicklin bead and completes the Capolino range of bracelet and two sets of earrings. These can be found on the website.








This one matches the Rock Pools bracelet - another Beverley Hicklin bead - a simple and elegant pendant.

The colours are fabulous and you can see here - like a mini rockpool all of your own!







This last one is Caroline Hannon - beautiful swirls of greens and yellows on a Burgundy base. Marrooned was named as I was listening to Maroon 5 lol!






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I'll be back later with more pics and Kara of Innocent Charms blogspot has kindly tagged me
again!! As Fhi of Fhi Fhi creates also tagged me a few days ago I hope I can combine the two - so I'm off to have think - Kara I don't really think I'm weird enough rofl!!


© Gemheaven 2007

M.I.A

Sorry I've been missing in action for a few days but with my Birthday and today my baby was sixth (where has the years gone) I haven't had a lot of time ( my lovely E was away playing golf too!) on the computor! We were so lucky with the weather today as its definately been a day of sun and showers, and Jemma from The Drama Experiance, did a fantastic job keeping the children entertained (and then the children entertained us!)

The piece of jewellery shown above is chainmaille - it is in fact my first ever piece because although I admire chainmaille I have to say I find it very regimented for me (personal taste) until my friend Jennifer Casady tempted me with her flip flop weave and oh boy now I'm hooked!! Go take a look at Jen's beautiful and elegant jewellery - I dare you not to be tempted! I already had intrest for more bracelets (this one is mine though!!) so watch this space!



More Jewellery tomorrow and a big Thank YOU to everyone that helped make my baby girls birthday special :)

© Gemheaven 2007