Jewellery Inspiration

About two weeks ago I visited Barleylands farm market again and get my hands on an enormous haul of beads, boxes and wire for £5 from an old lady (I felt like I was robbing her as it was and she kept giving me more things for free). I spent last Saturday and this Saturday sorting them out. Previously, I had lots of ideas and a very random mix of beads.

Now I had lots of beads and I didn't know where to start. As better half has decided to go wholesale with the building work and try and half demolish our house, my stuff was all packed up so I didn't have anywhere to work.

I packed my stuff into my book bag and went over to my mums. All of us sisters adore my mum's taste in clothing and she loves her jewel-like colours, so I thought I'd have a look at her suits for some inspiration. Her wardrobe inspired me to crack in to the pretty crystal beads I had been saving.

In between trying to stop Gorgeous eating the beads and flinging them across the room in a fit of temper, I made Little Lady the anklet and bracelet that she has been pestering me for. She promised to look after them and then promptly misplaced her bracelet.

Little Ladies bracelet inspired me to make the anklet I promised one of my work colleagues but couldn't get up the nerve to make, I couldn't get a clear picture (need to get a proper camera), but I used large white and thin saucer-shaped hot pink and purple swarovski-type crystals. I used silver tibetan spaces in between to give it some weight and make it a bit less childish looking. I hope she likes it.

Now I've got a few more ideas, but not much time to make them. I think once the work on the house is complete, I will try and make myself a nice little craft corner something like this one which is just lovely.