22 May 2012

Fun with wire...

Today I made a fun wire bracelet with pink glass pearls. The pink pearls are fabulous, but even more fun (I think!) is the wire detail! It took some time to make but I think it turned out well. This one was made for my lovely friend Megan, but I may have to make a few more! Requests??

I also forgot to mention that over the weekend Haley helped me set up an account with Etsy. Once I am done my practicum placement next week I can hopefully spend some time setting up my store in between resumes and cover letters for my day job! Details to come.

Pink glass pearls on silver wire

Bracelet with pink glass pearls with silver wire links

I include this one not because it's a great picture, but because I think it gives the best detail on the clasp (at the top), which I adore!

21 May 2012

Adventures abound this weekend - hit up the bead store at Granville Island, button store, and a vintage shop! The following ensued...

Vintage gold "peacock" earrings with purple

Earrings using hand-carved buttons from Nepal

Glass beads on silver chain

Vintage Calgary charm on gold chain - props to my hometown. I plan to add three more pieces of different gold chain to make this a three-strand bracelet.

Wire wrapped ring for Haley - turquoise bead with copper wire

Key earrings made for Haley - a la HG Wells' Time Machine, yes?

"Fishy" earrings - designed by Haley and made by me

Haley also made a few things this weekend!

Vintage charm necklace - "Crazy Love" by Haley



"Skully" earrings also by Haley

That about sums up the productiveness of my weekend. Haley also insisted I insert the following picture, because she likes punches.

May catch-up

I have been very busy with my new full-time practicum placement for the last few weeks, so have not been making much or posting when I do! But here are some things I made over the last month or so to catch up on what I've missed.

Happy birthday earrings for Pei

Black and white glass beads on pink wire - also made these with brilliant red wire for my Mom for Mom's Day, but the photos didn't quite capture the lovely red

Gâteau aux épices - Happy birthday French-Canadian spices (cup)cake for the lovely Andree-Anne

(recipe here)

Wedding card

More to follow from the lovely weekend I had with Haley - our adventures around Vancouver produced many creations!