The capitalisation is deliberate. I have decided, just by looking at the mess that is in my craft drawers and my occasional dining-come-regular crafting table, that BOB's in my case means Boxes of Bits. The other bits in that phrase don't -as yet- have boxes, or anywhere to go. I know, be more organised I hear you say, well it's easier said than done, as I am sure a lot of crafty people out there know and understand.
As a result of this revelation, I have decided to challenge myself to finish at least one of the myriad projects I have unfinished. Here are a couple of my newest candidates
These are two strands of coloured shell with glass chillies dotted through the strand. They will be bracelets/necklaces, but I have to finish some of my older projects first....
And so to finished projects and new stitches! I've been to two more beading classes at The Bead Shop Liverpool*
in which I have learned Right Angle Weave (my second fave stitch) and flat spiral weave (my newest and first fave stitch). Have a look at the flat spiral bracelet I made this week!!!
Me thinks I'll be making a lot more of these!
I have also tried my hand at bead bezzling (embellishing large beads), of course I have used Swarovski rivoli's, but I love doing it so much! I made this set for my mum with sterling silver findings and chain (from Spoilt Rotten Beads)
I've also bought some wonderful genuine
gemstones from the lovely people at Jewellery Maker TV (with some compelling encouragement from my family) all I need to do is make a few things and figure out where/how to sell them! I will update you as and when about all that.
Well, it's late, and I must go, so for now have a happy beading!
* The Bead Shop Liverpool has been mentioned as a supplier in this month's edition of Making Jewellery magazine on page 55!
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