NECKLACES
Fringe Necklaces
Wire/Chain Necklaces
Misc. Necklaces
Spiral Necklaces
BRACELETS
RINGS
Christmas Stuff
NECKLACES
Fringe Necklaces
Wire/Chain Necklaces
Misc. Necklaces
Spiral Necklaces
BRACELETS
RINGS
Christmas Stuff
January 23, 2008 at 4:17 am
Wow. You have some really impressive work. Must take an awful lot of patience a good eyesight too
I’m always interested in other people’s hobbies and crafts. Like I say, really impressive and thanks for sharing.
January 23, 2008 at 8:59 am
Thank you Podcast Junky. I’m just learning so it’s pretty nice to get compliments
As for the eyesight: I have a huge magnifying glass with a light. I thank whoever invented that thing everytime I go to thread a needle!
March 11, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Such beautiful things. I can’t believe you’re “just learning.” Really, really gorgeous. You have really got a knack. Some of the beads you use look antique. Are they?
March 12, 2008 at 6:33 am
Well, don’t you have a keen eye? Yes, many of the beads I use are vintage or antique. Most were handed down to me and others I bought. I love things with a history. I think everything made “back when” was just better quality (and I could be wrong in the case of beads). Half my kitchen gadgets are “antique” ,still working, and built to last unlike things manufactured today.
Thanks again for all the compliments. I took up beading a few years ago, Christmas decorations and a few jewelry pieces. Then never touched bothered with it due to an injury from work. My finger tips were numb for over a year, and those seed besda are hard to work with on a good day! LOL
I started getting back to beading a year ago, but I’ve never taken lessons, it’s just something to do. So I haven’t learned all the techniques and rules. I finally got somebooks from my Grandmother who has never even made anything! So I’m teaching myself to do it properly. But it takes the fun out of it. Rules. I hate rules…..LOL
But if you saw the jewelry at the other site I belong to, you’d understand. I won’t even put photo’s of my stuff in the forum. These people are pro’s and their work puts mine to shame!!!
March 13, 2008 at 9:35 pm
You’ve some lovely work here. I think you are better than you give yourself credit for! I particularly like the “wire and chain” jewelry; the designs with chain maile-like links are particularly appealing. I started playing with beads years ago and sold my first pieces when I was about 10 to neighbors. I now do several local art shows each year and have a website, but its still done mostly for my own enjoyment. If you’re interested, take a look at my site and let me know what you think: http://www.chameleonsoul.com/jewelry
Peace,
Sarah
March 14, 2008 at 12:50 am
Thank you, Sarah! I will admit I am getting better with time. Everyone says that to me, but sometimes we are our own worst critic. I’m not where I want to be. That will come with experience. I’ll get there though…even if it takes a few more years.
I appreciate you dropping by and will be over to see your site!
April 25, 2008 at 4:48 am
wow! great work! i want the pink bracelet! looks gorgeous! keep it up! are those for sale?
April 25, 2008 at 7:36 am
Thank you Baikong. I don’t sell my jewelry. It is just a hobby. I’m still in the learning stages. It’s just a way to release my creative energy
May 4, 2008 at 5:34 am
are these things all yours?
i hope my question its correct
my english isn’t very good 
May 4, 2008 at 6:06 am
Wortman - Yes I made them. It’s a hobby.
Your site is in German? I’ll have to find out how to translate it so I can read it.
Thanks for stopping by.
May 4, 2008 at 2:32 pm
you made them? *wow* only for hobby not to sale?
yes, i’m from the northern germany
i live in bremen.
May 4, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Wortman - I don’t sell them. I’m usually physically drained when I get home from work, but I still have to keep doing something or I’d go stir crazy. So I picked up this hobby. I like to learn new things. I’ll try to find out how to translate your site this week so I can read your blog.
August 29, 2008 at 8:31 am
I can’t believe you aren’t selling some of these - at least seasonally - like the pretty ornaments. What do you do with them all? Boy I’m nosy! I had to come and return the blog visit! You do such nice work! You don’t have to be a pro to make a little money off a hobby and you shouldn’t compare yourself to others that you think are “pros” or better than you. Obviously there is interest here in people wanting to buy YOUR creations and you don’t have to do commission work or special orders either, just sell the things you’ve already made and don’t have room for. I am with you about the rules though - I don’t like ‘em myself.
August 29, 2008 at 8:36 am
WOW
August 29, 2008 at 8:59 am
LOL, Teeni. One day I will sell them. I’ve had many people interested in my ornament covers. A store as well. But right now I want to have one for every ball on my tree. When that is done (or IF) , I will consider selling some. I do give them as gifts, jewelry as well.
I like the idea of making it and selling it, rather than orders. I just don’t want to take the fun and enjoyment out of creating them. I just know if that happened, I would stop doing it.
Thank you so much for the compliments, I really appreciate the feedback I get about my beading. It makes me want to do more.
And thanks for dropping by!
Take care.
August 29, 2008 at 9:00 am
Thanks, Kaylee.
Nice to see you about and that your surgery was a success!
YAY!