That is the question!
And the answer.................most definitely yes, as you can see on my table today.
Follow the link to Julia’s blog, you can join in too.
Anyway, back to my desk and a complete change of direction for me this week.
I’ve been looking out for some Blue and Green costume Jewellery for my holiday and while I was out shopping a week or so ago I came across the almost perfect set in M & S. A necklace and bracelet in just the right shades, but I say almost perfect because I was also looking for a couple of pairs of earrings to match and couldn’t find anything.
In the end extravagance got the better of me and I ended up buying two sets of the Jewellery , only to pull one set apart to make the said earrings and possibly another bracelet or two.
You’ll notice from the picture that I’ve also pulled out some Blue and Green beads from my stash, which I’ll try and incorporate into the bracelets.
I’ve hit a problem though and am not making very much progress at the moment because on looking through my bead box I realised that I don’t have any small jump rings, so I may need to pop to Hobby craft or The Range before I can actually finish them off, but as you can see I’ve got two pairs of ‘dangles’ ready and waiting to be attached to the findings.
I did also managed a couple of cards this week.
First, the 60th Birthday card I was about to start on last week for a friend.
I think the birthday boy liked it and the celebration meal on Saturday evening went down well……..especially the cupcakes that his daughters gave him!
Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your comments, I love reading them all.
Happy Crafting!
Sue
x
21 comments:
Hello Sue, I love your 60th birthday card, he looks like he is enjoying the evening and those cup cakes look scrummy. Pretty jewellry, love the colour. Hugs Mo #35
Hi there. How nice to have a look into your world this week.
You've been having fun with the beads and those cupcakes look yummy!
Neil #10
Gorgeous cards Sue and those beads are just my fav colours...well done you.
Hugs,
A x # 41
ahhh! thank you for revealing a secret to me - i'd often wondered how they keep their beads in order as they make jewellery...
a fab card and an even fabber pic of the birthday boy and his cake - wow!!
happy WOYWW and have a great week :)
i overslept, so no. 21 this week...
Gosh, your earrings are looking fab, what a great idea.
Gorgeous cards, especially the 60th one.
Happy WOYWW. Susi #59
love the colours in the beads and the earrings will look fab........ looks like a good time was had at the party and 2 lovely cards
Tilly
oh gosh someone else getting out the beads. I love the sets you have bought and a great idea to buy the second set to make your earrings and other bracelets.
I have to get my beads out as I am doing a demo and talk on jewellery making in a couple of weeks time, wish me luck.
Love your cards
Have a great WOYWW today and enjoy the rest of your week
Ria #40
Happy WOYWW!
What a lovely set you've bought and I cannot wait to see everything you end up making.
Amy #79
We tried beading but our paws were too fat for it. Love the colours you chose to work with.
Waving hi from the bears @#78 this week
What a lovely, active desk!! Great time at the party - birthday boy certainly seemed to be enjoying the whole affair! Great. But, oh dear, a necessary visit to Hobbycraft or the Range?..... what a sacrifice - having to spend money on craft....enjoy!!! Have a great week.
Margaret
I haven't done any beading for ages....too much to do and not enough time! I love the colour combination! Whoever said that Blue and Green should never be seen was wrong, wrong, wrong...I love it!!
And that's a great pic of the birthday boy!!
Hugs, LLJ 37 xxxx
It will be great if you can get the jewellery to work for you. I keep feeling the urge to make jewellery. I must resist!
Karen #61
Sue! WOW! Love everything. The beads you used are stunning. Great color combination. Totally cool card and birthday cake! The birthday card with the flowers is my favorite. It's beautiful!
SueC#97
Hi Sue,
Great 60th card he looks like he really enjoyed his birthday. Also loved your other card, especially the flowers they shimmer.
Happy WOYWW
Eliza 46
The beading looks fun but not sure i could do it!! Love the cards too! Happy Woyww sarah #130
Great card! Love the jewellery-gorgeous colours! Chris#126
What a great idea! It had never occurred to me to buy jewellery and re-assemble it to create something new and different ... duh! Thanks so much for sharing and Happy Woyww Liz@73 ps the cupcakes and sparklers look fab!
Your cards are beautiful, and I love the jewelry.
I frequently buy jewelry if it's at a good price just for the beads, and also done what you did so I could have matching accessories. The colors of yours are really beautiful!
Happy WOYWW, Kathi #109
Love the colours of the beading you are working on and the cards are great!
Happy WOYWW!
Tertia #26
you have been so busy and the results are simply wonderful!
Jo x
Hi Sue,
Just to let you know Yoda is a Devon Rex and has bald patches on him and his coat consists of hair but really short. He does suffer from being cold, this is why I wrapped him in his blanket. He is one really adourable snuggly little man.
Hugs Eliza
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