tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58398837704330969982024-02-19T03:11:08.194-08:00Green Shoot Jewellery DesignsA blog to celebrate the art of handcrafted jewellery and the beginning of new things....Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839883770433096998.post-46983599784954471822013-01-23T10:54:00.000-08:002013-01-27T12:34:43.159-08:00Two Mermaids <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I haven't blogged in aaaages but I have good reason, I've been busy getting to grips with social networking and setting up an Etsy shop! I've dabbled in making jewellery as a hobby for a long time and this year I've decided that it's time to try and properly make an effort to make a dream come true by making this a real venture. So, the sky's the limit, if I don't try I'll spend the rest of my life regretting it, I also wanted to show my little girl that you can live a dream doing what you love doing if you try, so here we go!<br><br>I've named my shop Two Mermaids, after my daughter and I, it sums up our love of designing and making jewellery together and our love of the seaside particularly at beautiful St Ives.<br><br>You can find us at the following:<br><br><a href='http://www.facebook.com/pages/Two-Mermaids/155431371269488?ref=hl' target='_self'>Two Mermaids Facebook page</a><br><br>Search for me on Twitter as twomermaids@twomermaidscafe<br><br><a href='https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/thetwomermaids' target='_self'>Two Mermaids Etsy shop</a><br><br>Please follow, favourite, share and whatever else you can think of to help us get off to a good start! Who knows, I may be able to give up the day job one day. Thank you for sticking with me through the quiet times x<br><br><br></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ4nSq7gEj4C1akNcRrz1iJi5Qdvezgq4bLSBCNneMqfjkaCkfRmkUGNRZLDel1WtTU0y4GaIbCfjZYuGxOBh2_0aGm53vlD7ryb0WUlSKSs6XggurTYaOb1n6jh5rujplpuLhrxYCn5Us/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/103/A5A64098467E8E73801C3BC428A5EAFA.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></p>Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839883770433096998.post-53514888093976358312012-11-29T14:27:00.000-08:002012-11-29T22:57:52.109-08:00Challenge of Colour Blog Hop 3 <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Today is the 3rd Annual Challenge of Colour Blog Hop hosted by Erin Prais-Hintz and Brandi Hussey. Always an exciting challenge to take part in and this one is the best yet.</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRg1TIWdBvKq583fVuaDL68i14bx1Ez0eXRfBBUqyWSsAUjgXuzfPJ5xGA9hVm4qgTQb31xFcJqV8VJr8yQX5jqKFHzBx3O-mzVRlrKdy3KPHAbsYXVJP1j4mR8ZXBmb7YjIoMdIUH-Int/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Erin chose two colour palettes for me and I was feeling brave so I decided to use both of them!<br><br>The first one is called Demini River and includes beautiful greens and purples.</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7l0ZtT4Red4HUoPszBk_Y_8dHjo1qjNIufCwC-KRbD0xt8cRp7ZiVmhhK6ZyqxjOYEc3Rj5Dpba8mt-EFw-hkYF2vaU7-WPyg2y6P-BwfD6GE6M1P-0oTzTZQwyx1_Zl3YSzlLKQS4zcG/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I chose to make a bracelet with some gorgeous peridot chips, Czech fire polished crystals, more crystals and a lovely green glass bead made by Ray Skene of Celtic Glass.</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbOfbxyABWR7dtEm-vjJHB86XjRcOGKU4gy4T0HoTzvVwpVnAwf9IhlRqoReJ04jL2DuS36k8CJC4ebBYzvrRMUUO_Pp_q7lJ7qvnF9IzznqxuA5AslYXxIvorSLvcAchtAHBOR1ZgpWPr/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>The second colour palette is called North America. This palette has earthy amber and brown colours. </p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8UituhOlm8nKONwWbPG97G-vVQyctmoGb1ut3Co0DzYk8uLDEIDT5G2mGao_GLHTen0UIqlpS5nTMKQtqs9745o2RhyK_n1WtO3VgAyFUqh3dsgUsVjx3FyVErf3FRRo6X1O_6X9UWvRK/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I've made another bracelet with black crystals, carnelian chips, black agate ring beads and the most beautiful large facetted carnelian beads.</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCdR_RR1kottE3pGVw6Quv7VKaidjqV6XhLCuOf52OxOQLrUlfmoVBeczUwi_lTpx5WySYxlGLXMNH_XwPdSytKuJwA-MAenMbsxc3MnkECM_t_JBh6Lx9bG6bQeCP34SMG_pUBqZ-5lgV/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I really enjoyed this challenge, thanks to both Erin and Brandi for being fabulous hosts. Make sure to check out the rest of the participants, you can find the whole list by linking to <a href='http://treasures-found.blogspot.com/2012/11/3rd-annual-challenge-of-color-reveal.html' target='_self'>Erin's reveal post at Tesori Trovati blog here</a>.</p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/103/A5A64098467E8E73801C3BC428A5EAFA.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></p>Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839883770433096998.post-80315337229740618772012-10-22T09:09:00.000-07:002012-10-22T09:41:56.402-07:00Postcards from the past <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Whilst we were out for the weekend, I spotted a vintage postcard fair so we decided to have a quick look. Not really something that floats my boat but then I found some postcards of St Ives (favourite place in the whole world!)<br><br>I was amazed to see that despite the postcards dating from at least 60 years ago, not much has really changed. Then I started to read the backs....an interesting insight into life from times gone by but one thing in common with the present day, everyone loves St Ives! I loved the thought of getting a snapshot into someone's life and wondering what the rest of it was like.</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4y9qEQhIa3guiwHBl1c1F7YAALRXdEgehDzyjChDO2xTL_X4CxxKycrZ6QFnI6IFZn9oqGB2eFEwQvTcwzS9sg0OujHGKFC69i53kxEhCT0nbokE_OYJtVZQHWXvfG8NvYjaOACTjpaNN/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5p8K6SGUqwUrjIZex2X4pAyAwjbmDYiJnZABCe61ndmq-Y3CofgVqOGFyz3uJf3Qjt7UkwHdWVo5iyjPacmUiQjDfMPD07tSnAwtBTdhLswn9hMhBVpNP0R2QceHuWff60TdZKpEv1zjC/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfuGaHSCKzU9PKfK4faB-6_kICLHV1cUEVghMdBZw1RmuZgBiXNy0l_Ee2NBsMTfr68dVcZB-M1sMINJIbDC8FZvj6Otrh01jgOwbcD3UXQwt6XxKpjpkLl_9g-hQ-cDtf__dSm7M06IkI/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyquQdntJbGJgxCJ5SXJhlxeXjoiO0NUB-X11V23lgSKu6H9gQ1iwrOywZBp9kba_QwRi-Ik4_jmemWVHTgO4x2ZsuUffhHRUCvhOEty1kstkMsqyGYUYXK86ylhXUdb2-qvGg3cUVlQsS/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I can understand why this is such a popular collecting pastime, in years to come, there will be few postcards for later generations to see, our generation will leave a legacy of Facebook posts, emails and tweets - quite sad really. It's really important for the handmade market to thrive - keeping old traditions alive in a time of mass production and I'm proud to be part of that.</p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/103/A5A64098467E8E73801C3BC428A5EAFA.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></p>Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839883770433096998.post-10729013622525734572012-10-04T12:56:00.000-07:002012-10-04T13:14:00.206-07:00Find April <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Little April Jones, aged 5, was abducted from outside her home on Monday night, the support across the UK has been phenomenal. People have come from all over the country to join search parties looking for her and the momentum is huge. A man was arrested 24 hours after and whilst he is in custody being interviewed, she has still not been found. <br><br>April's mum has asked for everyone to wear pink ribbons to show that their thoughts are with April, her favourite colour is pink for a little princess. <br><br>The whole country is waiting with bated breath to hear that she has been found.<br></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVGvdQZTEBhFMnaebfRdR7vTmx_EUY5TUmmGE9sv-QXnh6rDudXdq8lG6zudb-IyaO47ozFi8_3P-0Vzb_eE_g8pYP93acD2q1BCfaVCWAgV8bm2TTdkeP-TE7ubVu3RjF5hZKxWJJF8fc/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>The latest news is <a href='http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2212734/April-Jones-latest-Desperate-hunt-girl-5-enters-fourth-night.html' target='_self'>here</a>.<br><br>As a mother of a little girl, I can't imagine what the family must be going through, I can't put it into words. I can only hope and pray for April to be returned home safe and sound, and my daughter and I can wear our ribbons to show we are thinking of April every minute.</p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/103/A5A64098467E8E73801C3BC428A5EAFA.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></p>Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839883770433096998.post-45166094209706368842012-09-15T12:22:00.000-07:002012-09-15T12:37:49.353-07:00Girly Gothic <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I've been planning to make something with the rose quartz skull beads I've been coveting for almost two years and have finally made a necklace with one of them! The skull beads come from <a href='http://buffysbeads.com/' target='_self'>Buffy's Beads</a> at Carnaby Street, London. Buffy's supply great gemstone beads and I loved the skull beads as soon as I saw them and have never seen anything like them again.<br><br>For this necklace, I've taken inspiration from the designer Rosantica who make beautiful long gemstone necklaces, as seen on <a href='http://www.net-a-porter.com/Shop/Designers/Rosantica?resType=designer&keywords=Rosantica' target='_self'>Net a Porter</a></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip5M-9UidEZBlLjB14JuU2Ih3688mhEKaYqdN1blrButugGPh79aaA6n3j4DXLEmtnQsgETSNAfoS5NueUzhUxv-9MVZXt-reucfuX_IUrnzN2qSc4zbRJjEYvletsDNeN_yBV8O_wsHUS/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I've designed a very long necklace so taking a picture of the whole piece was a bit tricky...</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbZTK3vPKGu3mk06m69zewYGEC5-DDEo8Q9e1lOLCRFXyWjTICqQZxJPNeupLxRtkq_Jxb_J0VZdlyGU4Hbjz2JrtFHrg_LqC9zJlJmkTLFtO5iXr6Omwr4f7Z5z9kpQZlnx2Kgz9Ih89O/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I'm off to make some earrings now, I'm enjoying having some creative time...finally!<br><br>I hope you're having a great weekend too!<br><br><br><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/103/A5A64098467E8E73801C3BC428A5EAFA.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/><br></p>Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839883770433096998.post-3979542396488752222012-09-10T12:11:00.000-07:002012-09-10T12:55:00.152-07:00Even the longest day... <p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitQwP58ICDt2XACDZboRtnv7PdHaFXMj83ME9Es8JzMhfCmn6RIpvIvca-P2tdU5yce19dgDenasTLRGXfbJoNtiqd9hkOQKH4vR2Wu4ZKQ7r8lTQCr0K3M1ppKp4OoxE6DT92mOkuJhj1/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I'm sad, sad and miserable today, it's been one of those days when you wish you could have stayed at home all day. One of those days when I wish I could make jewellery instead of having to go to work...sooo, I'm posting pictures of my favourite things to cheer me up...<br><br>My beautiful girl enjoying herself at our favourite place in the whole world!</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvljy2on5Ki50MESKsJPCDPqryThK3lAC6DRaMqCxtD_oKuJdB0uukE3h2Uw3twnIP3-dlCueNO4ySuzHtoQ9iAN-Wv0TE1rK60Rybh3nE7OhgF1vgDP0n_hZCElyv4iahGIe5XZVeaJa5/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>The cutest kitten..having a rest!</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy2gkJ7ywfoE7f_hTTIUK7klJ0fhsXKvqmzXdLxLxZ6jGfHqwDC01omgo-oQvb4B8rpzgMhZc4gqj9zJy1a3b3ZWVaQC9ZSgojTyHh6oZjclEKajFOjzyInvk48Rg82PtDkYAMpBEKvH_Y/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>My favourite piece of my own jewellery...this year so far!</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDmAjRKOnSI8VHjG0FXCD_Yv4kBzX9ntID2242ybnc3B2llvmSfQaFbyMzkJOOLWonDAYS60pSCus5VF_bm4Ln6NK7uLtEcMXAmAo0H2qZP218aBnXPyKObDwVbH4gqgJkStW138xTzYPO/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>My favourite wine in my favourite place!</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGE1BU56UDAnl9V8ETs4rIytR4Kq5pxKKSdU1CJs9-Kqdma4vH-MJUfiqES4MbtWwyMKJiS8H19Usi6KJS02OylAD2Q7QJ4dVHBxGk1YKbgKv8OI9fg7mAlSStGcFhSUiuunfb3SyYq7ie/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Ok, feeling better now! </p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG8V9Ib8o6OCbwfCrdXk8dJuN9Q5W79WDNVi0e_-GNQdyP66KzMMcVWfIxgOOm8sz6t-QjfbyKhCE5n3FirKURNT4W5Y-dm6EgAwtdJ7rOZK4xp6pvO2mwkb7jmPbq8dJw_efrZOv8Bj38/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Tomorrow can only be an improvement....!<br><br><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/103/A5A64098467E8E73801C3BC428A5EAFA.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></p>Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839883770433096998.post-73079492328209489712012-09-09T02:28:00.000-07:002012-09-09T02:57:06.665-07:00New beads from The Beads Nest <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I've been caught up in buying rather than making lately, which is perhaps not good when you look at your bank statement afterwards :-)<br><br>I bought some gorgeous beads at <a href='http://www.thebeadsnest.co.uk/' target='_self'>The Beads Nest</a> in Cardiff. The ladies at Beads Nest are always friendly and helpful, they have recently moved to bigger premises a few doors away and that can only be good for everyone!<br><br>I'm feeling unusually organised and have started planning for Christmas presents and parties already. In fact, I knoooow I should have bought some of the huge jewel coloured pearls, perhaps I will visit again next week...<br><br>Having checked out the latest trends, I'm going for red and black. I'm especially loving these resin coated stars, awesome for children's Christmas jewellery.<br><br></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrpIJXOMUnHt7O2QoiTPYFyfjxcsKUu9y8Tf7GRCW5z62k0t2_l3kOzi9kb5r82bUUdwpcK7uW47o59IuJbZHCgxr8m5IX4_QGwSAlEfqtUG5sSbSb1jeSt1_1MguNVRNO71i-el0KzJvG/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9wXzih6_a0jS3kh-p6f8hAaxZ_4RWbFFR8AAqr_H2FBAqACj7Y2Y-CcAXfhUF_s9grX-158p4TKauBuyADAmWebYWiLQ8hEddzcFM9zXGnU1N5qgvjKp-GAjAwAwK_MwzxU221nCuiidJ/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I also bought some beads which reminded me of summer, still not quite ready to say goodbye to summer after spending a week in St Ives very recently.</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQKhyphenhyphenECnoIMadp6abVuYrueE0sJMcDrp2GISlvg8JEDZljlzvca8Ha4heH4vBc48M_Obiwk-qH3Q7Lux9btFxn2VcZsouNyoz7OeEbOe1uwoQzICCMX_ObytgeQ6Tblpdz0uwCvgMsBfbg/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>These orange beads are so not me but they were so bright and sparkly I decided to try something new. I'm thinking they will look great paired with the blue beads.</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGu_599xY7KoMEtKKwIPx99KfK0ObLb_j1UjR8Td3TLNs8ey0xUh6nLkCsWG_gy7m8M5i17RIJdm0DOVqlfT7r0-vJ-NvJusD_DSiXEPld0nKG_0y2uAVmbzfKnH7DLlt2aFlF2C3PmPA9/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Also, some purple jewel coloured crystals of which the picture doesn't do justice unfortunately.</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-6DLZ_PRYwfu3EG9Zrd0GdSgkMbRMi-1tKrYSE83LAmj2VZPbcBo4T-xvnl1OvertdmpRu4FwIgc82HxjA03oGhAXHFmLh-jHCZIU68bClXAeHJvQDN_vhK33zABs61naobou3P3U-EkA/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>If you're ever in Cardiff, make sure to visit the Beads Nest for their great selection and helpful friendly service - you don't often get the two hand in hand unfortunately!<br><br>Hope you're having a great weekend!<br><br><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/103/A5A64098467E8E73801C3BC428A5EAFA.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></p>Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839883770433096998.post-68130134488263192282012-08-31T13:39:00.000-07:002012-09-01T00:31:52.787-07:00Challenge of Travel Blog Hop Reveal today! <p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC5w_f8KHqPKr6IzcitZYjlufjv-AnVv9kB_aGx0sbIrQfTtT4R9BIOmdZ6t-loHOQ_26M2JXkgUM-Oq6MdGtPttWHUQ8Q2xg4QUbpOxdZ2BTLqIHS8irzhekspxxGgMcgvU_VlMT2Pt__/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I signed up to a Round the World blog hop organised by Erin of <a href='http://tesoritrovati.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b4489c1c1497949c05d8660fe&id=29c48e9b79&e=1235f5be19' target='_self'>Treasures Found</a>. I have long been a fan of Erin's jewellery designs and her blog, both are thought provoking and inspirational. This is the first time I have signed up for one of Erin's challenges. <br>The rules for this Round the World hop were to choose a region of the world and then a country, you could choose your own or be brave and allow Erin to choose for you. I chose Oceania as the region and asked to be surprised with the country and received Vanuatu.</p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I have been researching Vanuatu and discovered that it is a string of 80 small islands. The landform is mainly mountainous with tropical rainforests. There are active volcanoes and tourists are attracted by the fantastic diving opportunities which include wreck diving and secluded beaches.</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><a href='http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16426193' target='_blank'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCDA2Y4Gx0cS3IckY46PbOXx5Mbnv-Tu1AXRrPCcFl__EFpxP3ciswxV5ZBjbWbNXxKg0611yN9rF6KAk0j57gzDYodMJIHk30V8PYYcppKPn_vU7J5EZLYh_SppR5yX3QZSQPBnDy9spi/'></a></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Having been inspired by the beautiful images of diving and the seascape which were returned through the results of a Google search, I made some earrings with blister pearls and sparkly aqua crystals. </p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJHzNtFXNL5k2C9tehMKHN_8nBd4jNH8WTpbKjML04t_nsUQRYmRI4OvDDP86nWiwc4M7CCl794e8ZKW1ec7A2uscpoRrXx3ujIrox3LlvJvYbwcmOQZDDd5OhkZ1WPfbJ42QByLScWYSW/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I really enjoyed this blog hop challenge. The research element combined with designing a piece of jewellery inspired by the research was very rewarding. Please take the time to visit the other participants in the list below. I'm not sure I've got the links to work, if they don't then please visit Erin's blog in the link at the start of this post!</p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Name Blog Region Chosen Inspiration Nation<br>Monique Urquhart http://ahalfbakednotion.blogspot.ca/ Africa Burkina Faso<br>Niky Sayers http://silverniknats.blogspot.co.uk/ Africa Egypt<br>Therese Frank http://www.theresestreasures59.blogspot.com Africa Kenya<br>Raychelle Heath http://abeadloveaffair.blogspot.com/ Africa Lesotho<br>Joan Williams www.lilrubyjewelry.wordpress.com Africa Mauritania<br>Sherri Stokey http://www.KnotJustMacrame.com Africa Senegal<br>Regina Santerre http://reginaswritings.blogspot.com Africa Seychelles<br>Raida Disbrow http://havanabeads.blogspot.com Africa Tanzania<br>Kristi Wodek http://livedinlife.blogspot.com Africa Zimbabwe<br>Sally Russick http://www.thestudiosublime.com Americas Brazil<br>Melissa Trudinger http://beadrecipes.wordpress.com Americas Mexico<br>Tracy Stillman http://www.tracystillmandesigns.com Americas USA<br>Sandra Wolberg http://city-of-brass-stories.blogspot.de Asia India<br>Tanya Goodwin http://pixiloo.blogspot.com Asia Japan<br>Susan Kennedy http://suebeads.blogspot.com Asia Japan<br>Beth Emery http://storiesbyindigoheart.blogspot.com Asia Japan<br>Lisa Cone http://inspiredadornments.blogspot.com/ Asia Japan<br>Tanya Boden http://fusionmusebangkok.blogspot.com/ Asia Japan<br>Inge von Roos http://ingetraud.wordpress.com Asia Laos<br>Erin Prais-Hintz http://treasures-found.blogspot.com Asia Nepal<br>Dee Elgie http://cherryobsidia.blogspot.com Asia Phillipines<br>Carolyn Lawson http://carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com Asia South Korea<br>Lisa Stukel http://carefreejewelrybylisa.blogspot.com Asia Sri Lanka<br>Elly Snare http://themagicsquarefoundation.wordpress.com Asia Thailand<br>Shelley Graham Turner http://www.shelleygrahamturner.blogspot.com Europe Austria<br>Mallory Hoffman http://rosebud101-fortheloveofbeads.blogspot.com/ Europe Bosnia Herzegovina<br>Paige Maxim http://www.pmaximdesigns.blogspot.com Europe France<br>Jenny Davies-Reazor http://www.jdaviesreazor.com/blog Europe Germany<br>Sharyl McMillian-Nelson http://sharylsjewelry.blogspot.com Europe Greece<br>Evelyn Shelby http://raindropcreationsbyevelyn.blogspot.com/ Europe Iceland<br>Holly Westfall http://silverrosedesigns.blogspot.com/ Europe Ireland<br>Rebecca Siervaag http://www.godsartistinresidence.blogspot.com Europe Ireland<br>Toltec Jewels http://toltecjewels.blogspot.com Europe Ireland<br>Lee Koopman http://StregaJewellry.wordpress.com Europe Ireland<br>Laren Dee Barton http://larendeedesigns.blogspot.com Europe Italy<br>Cindy Wilson http://www.mommysdreamcreations.blogspot.com Europe Norway<br>Kathleen Lange Klik http://ModernNatureStudio.blogspot.com Europe Poland<br>Shaiha Williams http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/ Europe Portugal<br>Jennifer Justman http://soulsfiredesigns.blogspot.com/ Europe Romania<br>Elsie Deliz-Fonseca http://ladelizchica.blogspot.com Europe Spain<br>Lola Surwillo http://www.beadlolabead.blogspot.com Europe Sweden<br>Kim Hora http://www.kimmykats.com Europe Switzerland<br>Leanne Loftus http://firstimpressiondesign.blogspot.com Europe The Netherlands<br>Patti Vanderbloemen http://myaddictionshandcrafted.blogspot.com Europe The Netherlands<br>Marcie Carroll http://labellajoya.blogspot.com Europe Turkey<br>Marlene Cupo http://amazingdesigns-marlene.blogspot.com Oceania Federated States of Micronesia<br>Ine Vande Cappelle http://jewelsbyine.blogspot.com Oceania Fiji<br>Tammie Everly http://ttedesigns.blogspot.com/ Oceania Guam<br>Alice Peterson http://www.alice-dreaming.blogspot.com Oceania Kiribati<br>Elisabeth Auld http://www.beadsforbusygals.com Oceania Nauru<br>Susan McClelland http://mistheword12.wordpress.com/ Oceania New Zealand<br>D Lynne Bowland http://islandgirlsinsights.blogspot.com Oceania New Zealand<br>Denielle Hagerman http://somebeadsandotherthings.com Oceania New Zeland<br>Rebecca Anderson http://songbeads.blogspot.com Oceania Papua New Guinea<br>Mischelle Fanucchi http://micheladasmusings.blogspot.com/ Oceania Samoa<br>Kari Asbury http://hippiechickdesign.blogspot.com Oceania Solomon Islands<br>Cece Cormier http://www.thebeadingyogini.com/ Oceania Tonga<br>Emma Todd http://www.apolymerpenchant.com Oceania Tuvalu<br>Debbie Price http://greenshoot.blogspot.com Oceania Vanuatu <<<<< You are here!<br></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Thank you Erin for such a thoughtful and inspirational challenge! I can't wait to see what everyone else made.<br><br><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/103/A5A64098467E8E73801C3BC428A5EAFA.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></p>Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839883770433096998.post-56970709808803959342012-08-04T03:05:00.000-07:002012-08-04T03:46:46.225-07:00Thrift Store Blog Hop Reveal <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>A huge Hello on this rainy Saturday morning, it's the day of Pookledo's thrift store blog hop reveal. <br>This challenge really appealed to me in terms of upcycling and creating new jewellery out of old and of course the added twist of sourcing the main component from a charity shop or thrift store without spending more than a pound - who doesn't love hunting for bargains!<br><br>I found an old brooch which I think is silver although it's not hall marked. It has loops at the end of the bow so I think it had a second part which has gone missing.<br>Here's what it looked like when I polished it up...</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK5xebwHyAr7xRN0QtS2g40yV0rwBlyunXLZjAbzVCoVG5yKYIiHc1DQO5a3742GYdFRHiPxxmVW1HJkPx4THiRWxmBpT6bUkd0HPWOdW-jwonwYrPC6VNqST_fixTIU19Yq7UCyG6TDAZ/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>And here's what I made...of course it had to have hearts!</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3s4dU8QUlrpleIb0sTG7saecruQDYiyeTvbmP7TCS3NkOem46g0cuHTzaFsJDWp4DiW6UBKBG5EomS33Zd9IAAZPcSGn_XK3XHTnUCVOXZQgfrIqpMftiijvfsFDiljnfm7DCFxx6r3x_/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsTNDvVwJJnzdpD1aHmAY_P2QaUnJRK1Aq3XInNS32lE_9oyIV6UJf-ps81radXT0U_9cdpwBe8aKfMCeHffYn4SbRyHm1G5AcF24X_G7EDHj_86J3aokwiuGa5a_hl9Ku8I1VWaUCAlHT/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>To see the rest of the thrift store participants, visit Pookledo's blog <a href='http://pookledo.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/thrift-store-blog-hop-reveal.html' target='_self'>here</a><br><br>This blog hop was great fun, please be sure to visit the others.<br><br><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/103/A5A64098467E8E73801C3BC428A5EAFA.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></p>Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839883770433096998.post-58364966386701590732012-07-27T11:38:00.000-07:002012-07-27T15:42:57.554-07:00Bead Soup Blog Party 6 Reveal! <p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB0lDlmI30QcAfm3jFJsBi7k5gTA8R8OTpB1_4MfLS6qLJiBhKtGWMYmDcTiaQZIkGlnH4Px0xvEsOsS9AigM2MtTijwfP2KSRfj44q4c8P1Uu-K0KEyGVYDNSWBd_LOofyC6khgmXbQmr/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Welcome to the 6th Bead Soup Blog Party! I'm really excited to be invited to the first reveal date. My bead soup partner is the lovely Dana from <a href='http://tumblestonehandmakery.blogspot.co.uk' target='_self'>Tumblestone Handmakery</a>. Dana was the perfect bead soup partner and she sent me a generous package of beautiful beads, so many that I've saved some for another day. <br><br>Here are the beads I received...</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirJOy5QGvaBiVRRCl8SeSCrB4KmLDsWKnXJuzn7QIXHM7_3fllsCuuPd_LXwydBG74va8LwYrsJRb6Cdx6vSoUSzZDbYl6GdK7GJvl-IUohp_ea4tajs7R4NQNiyOJQGDiMXgjF6gBXYPr/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqkMNpEQiEnDUW-xZM-TLCdCvmbfZwWPtesaPixzhyphenhyphenw3Xhbi4SYZkFo1mImhwxuFG234O0C4tuujgK9jNJsydy0QFWf9pZWi26XJQVbPE1vYXeo1_50HAqBk-bMnSMfYayl4N67fivWnzE/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>And here's what I made....</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9enLztCidIklZp49mWIIaT77Tv5HIrb6VLaraBfC999o0fqmbKK7PHrYmcssTGnEXEy8-1ovN-Mde93x-4WkInnDDJn6eA8SO0DQyvoj1a1qDTAawfLGgf-EzQyy6uH34AmkTzU0sd1OJ/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwB4ZgpnrW1xrkcsLOHIDcsglh-Kt1aKJtkYTKrx7JXU1LOmS_tf01zkyoIgx9ME4xoPUY8CvHVQclHIQpqK3ZnY1m6JPu-fF17gSqtiSqC3WVI8K2sGzR_MMlnZgtK2YV-eGTY11ouuXt/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I loved the ceramic beads and bead caps, they fitted together perfectly with some small swarovski crystals i added and are now affectionately known as my flying saucers! </p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjun_THo34uAwE7gZ251xM3sHPrz5YFnBJASnKeQQoAfOQnH8Q6PNUZ4bciihVmSS69q50pvjKACQaZGA2sIMBwvuv_jXDJTKS1vkm2wgK3ErbBzwKLu8Uj7_F4LJwFlfQnHSrA6j_RYaiC/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Please visit <a href='http://tumblestonehandmakery.blogspot.co.uk/' target='_self'>Dana's blog</a> to see what she made with the beads I sent to her.<br><br>You can visit the rest of the party goers by clicking on this <a href='http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/2012/06/participants-of-6th-bead-soup-blog.html' target='_self'>link</a>.<br><br>It only remains for me to thank Lori Anderson of <a href='http://www.PrettyThingsBlog.com/' target='_self'>Pretty Things Blog</a> for organising and hosting this fabulous party! Thank you, Lori!<br></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Have fun visiting the rest of the party! <br><br><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/103/A5A64098467E8E73801C3BC428A5EAFA.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></p>Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.com65tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839883770433096998.post-62591656139538820972012-07-09T11:53:00.000-07:002012-07-09T12:04:37.811-07:00Bead Soup has arrived! <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Wow, my bead soup has arrived and it is looking fab-u-lous! This is what I received from the lovely Dana of Tumblestone Handmakery.</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhinbXZLJRV_yXzTAGiWpAKeLnPc__xVkODRIoer8F0HyGcIBTIDedm9kJOAFaEARODgm0ysmjpHFcsxK6WfVgSXkXNYCTC_x79ldAILw_0r1NvCLmpWGLYSAAJ-mVMdD9llw8fMu5c-clP/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I love the cute packaging...together with a discount card for Dana's on line shop.</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRAtVyDJICm69gGsUW1qnchFrHf7sVUIA3VJmKBMpY122neXn8Cwl3LJLEIC5Gw9sziMs516wI7AFtrg_gJwTA9aJNVHBgf8-Nxxy-rLGs0Mo35goWN7Ycy0OtOukSKmiskVfi87QpuDH6/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Some gorgeous copper findings, pendant and clasp...</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilDDuCbXQPzqZSW50pc5qZ3b5pyU3h2Hs1x4l3mTJ4WBI9nYmqPhTT8IuYaJDedVQXuHIEeAoczaUAUa5BLEmELRS_5H7HMlW2G-W-mOmROUboxNYiNlzqIs3HSrMeYHkc3HROMGf8tac-/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Some beautiful ceramic beads and pearls, love the colours...</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGj9FoGDiXhl7UVVukUtLY6k70WhlTfXthkUgj5YY0ALopcdaR0Y64jFHA1hPV-RMt4WPjy1-lJa4xPrZ6SqGbtdYNHlV4PzBGaNRdnGnFKEVvdRP1mmjUBxnwrZLctE2oXfQtH3lFWgoS/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I think this soup has almost made itself, I'm so pleased with the ingredients I might start tonight! Thank you Dana for being so generous x</p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/103/A5A64098467E8E73801C3BC428A5EAFA.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></p>Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839883770433096998.post-25610062277785582322012-06-29T15:15:00.000-07:002012-06-29T15:25:14.725-07:00You have to make whatever I draw....Earring Special! <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>This week, as well as planning the ingredients for my lovely bead soup partner, I have been challenged to make some earrings by my little girl. We have an earring special for you today!<br>Here's the first pair, I have been informed that these were designed to be party earrings...</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0v1TnU3pmuKWSLkeWD5HqiIkZvY2iwv_vWRrdjKWq7xf9BH0LbNGsfj_rBwCcVLzXKaU90ZqEkGttpKfA41d16ZuDldIDkfAXZHU4B80PGwOU5enbYakNrtr4xc0OQ1Rw216yt8VfY_6c/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9y7YHiSyJHEnT7nMwzmi8jnuP7txnyhwp0SUhsegPd0hZ0n8gjTtt7PDrRhD2R4FsnpFov-h6Sp31ljaZr2GvP2sDnRfwDmhOwb6iZ2R8gAxtJwRnQ64tNPPTU7ECCfkTJnIs5yFsnzMn/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>And the second pair have been designed specially for me to wear to the office!</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAIWn0Z_WRbUTVPdiuGEvnkR3kxC68sLQL3RfSfqgtCgsFrgm34KU5jYEl3nncUkhNXhkhyphenhyphenBOvKqrYfTtcCf8Ih11EFuKElSwXR5IVZgmjG2eoQL-YUQTQM2qVGNoRiOhXjlqBVvPyxpjc/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqML_aiymVAidsD6dMCOw49KjEg-6De4q6P6frlMEIfjH33F_pjYvr-p5Edc-TsNErWAZR2ps4bnlwy8bFCEZok3IH1xnCrwjOldTmSkYKWmkBDuUrJZpntWUQnydR8v0DvTQ6qYHGQxlc/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>So there we have it, earrings for all occasions. I'm thinking of wearing my party earrings tomorrow night! </p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I hope you enjoy these as much as we enjoy designing and creating them.<br><br><br><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/103/A5A64098467E8E73801C3BC428A5EAFA.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></p>Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839883770433096998.post-18511347340637326462012-06-27T14:45:00.000-07:002012-06-27T14:58:12.250-07:00Thrift Store Blog Hop <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I've signed up for a thrift store blog hop being hosted by Pookledo which you can read about on her blog <a href='http://pookledo.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/thrift-store-blog-hop.html' target='_self'>here</a>.<br><br></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3iClhVG-UQlUCxn7d9kXhoa9l_W9HBodX3af8gMsrsqktqhXHt6leAdxjXSYlV3IzX5lrKmH2xaMEDpLWqzxmO3p2ECs8B3V_VygCOHOUsHXLkYQiGk55qoM2YxsssnVWoLcA_u55dpTd/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>This blog hop appeals to my love of thrift/charity shops. We had to buy something for £1.00 which could be used to make a piece of jewellery. <br>Here's what I bought, I think it used to be attached to something else but it will be fun to use, so many possibilities! Not sure if it is silver because it is not stamped but it's more shiny after I've been cleaning it with my silver polishing cloth.</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwWTIaL8NkzHkiSWW_9grxpBFpW1g74s5OI_-biQS_gMsHnblqbQqobhmHx6w0etHV27ANIAb5oK4SZlP0Z8ld2QDsMgJwAuealQ36HCkdZOFSucU-VQ8J6a8FWRni1nxn7ZuxAwgGDNQW/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Be sure to check back for an "in progress" photo and then the full reveal and hop on the 4th of August.</p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/103/A5A64098467E8E73801C3BC428A5EAFA.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></p>Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839883770433096998.post-20580718580846109682012-06-26T11:29:00.000-07:002012-06-26T11:49:51.247-07:00Bead Soup Blog Party Six <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I'm so excited about this bead soup blog party! This is the biggest one yet with 399 participants from all over the world spread across three separate reveal dates.<br><br>I'm going to the party on 28th July and my partner is the lovely, talented Dana from <a href='http://tumblestonehandmakery.blogspot.co.uk/' target='_self'>Tumblestone Handmakery</a>, what a fabulous name!<br><br>Dana specialises in quirky and I love her jewellery designs. Here is a necklace she made recently, the mother of pearl button is gorgeous.</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2jeglzYZLpwm592TK5xbiXcqEmS9rWG3dYIeRzvrajHctBb7G1UppI-UvNlqnoikhAbfLj-0pVmp2lCrTLtmUAPT6gtMQcocPeSIRRh6ftMzS3OeA0FHmq9Q5k_oJXSyvnLwVAGZuY00z/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Please drop by Dana's <a href='http://tumblestonehandmakery.blogspot.co.uk/' target='_self'>blog</a> and visit her <a href='http://www.facebook.com/tumblestone.handmakery' target='_self'>Facebook page</a> and <a href='http://pinterest.com/tumblestones/' target='_self'>Pinterest</a>.</p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>If you would like to read more about the Bead Soup Party then please visit Lori's blog <a href='http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.co.uk/' target='_self'>here</a></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAxxw3gou6YshcGEhWGT9HMXki_KNyAchGem3D6fiLFE1N5PxaNRyNCpbNElptcKF2lmAGeIkg2LXAA2RLdYpnMjSTiswBlHnK-04FiE1mlqeC_Vm4YgCcUzY7-mm5Pcawziqln9rrxqFp/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Make sure you hop back to see the bead soup creations on the 28th July!</p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/103/A5A64098467E8E73801C3BC428A5EAFA.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></p>Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839883770433096998.post-3086476929189434932012-05-27T03:32:00.000-07:002012-05-27T12:13:32.140-07:00Cocktail blog hop <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Apologies because I am a little late in posting my cocktail inspired jewellery. I loved the theme of this blog challenge devised by Amy of <a href='http://copperdiem.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>Copper Diem blog</a>.<br><br>Each participant was given a cocktail and I was really pleased to get a martini! <br><br>I had the perfect beads for martini inspired jewellery - a beautiful vintage crystal necklace which I was saving for a special occasion and this is it!<br><br></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxtSpSzH3P2xQ8Dy2ha_ZizijcdDOQ_aIYYPtzpjfdwhkeqKimcNupTwSdrk9KGECSLDnVBq31DHVzCl5qub2B-RB4gQRaw8NMAPftN6TsOjY_zAgsY-wNc8E9DV3aMdMuR_yli76Oq7vb/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I created a bracelet with these gorgeous beads mixed with olive green crystals.</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDqjsT2FOH_zrOnngHza5Os38C2lmwkVAqSz5YCaoiA6dBvGHROlTx5OYmuy0WXHYDM7WQzbjA_aGd7caqVaNj6EF9UVLAt5sD2TRdNjY0HshM-2jQ6BhYtiwPk6clX92k9n_EV8zYUROe/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb-lnwSiNtmeh4fl5AJMn7bfSFUjBGAgLoX5XF6kFJQ1zmFVD2o_3VSLY7_1fepdbGHyEXN2thvKNnKIR8x_Cw5VVhIv_U5u6T1Ivd28sNS4cbNaoGHWe8wVB2Gw12UBpX_wGafjfbPRMF/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>And these earrings included red and green crystals for olives and cherries.</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM2xD6k6vd63KjFkvff9dhohyphenhyphenUx3XNMzctZu9G2EiafTdmFYLlBkncvlBU7nEfYFYeXw4GD3er2kGsNxFukLk7JUg0f6tazpdXRj2II0aqWW0SOtphDvqJDUfxF-JQo_hi23iI6sak-MqI/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I really enjoyed the theme of this challenge, for the full list of participants go to Amy's blog <a href='http://copperdiem.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/cocktail-hour-blog-hop.html' target='_self'>here</a>.<br><br><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/103/A5A64098467E8E73801C3BC428A5EAFA.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/><br><br></p>Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839883770433096998.post-69329892894929823042012-04-21T00:54:00.001-07:002012-04-21T00:54:58.486-07:00Wrapped, Stacked and Layered Challenge <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>It's time to reveal the bracelets I've made for Tracy Statler's Wrapped, Stacked and Layered Challenge, you can read more about this on Tracy's blog <a href='here' target='_self'>http://makebraceletsblog.com/2012/03/15/wrapped-stacked-layered-challenge/</a>.<br><br>I have made a mixture of bracelets and have been wearing them all whilst on holiday this week. Two of the bracelets have been upcycled, I covered two plain metal bangles with recycled sari ribbon and then used antique brass wire to wrap fire polished Czech beads, Venetian glass beads and small crystals on to them. I'm especially proud of these!<br><br>I also used antique brass wire with a variety of rose quartz and moonstone shapes and chips to make one of the bracelets. I've cheated with the last one because I made it a while ago but it fits perfectly with the colours I've used for the challenge, it has amethyst chips and round beads together with a bling metallic clasp.</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghtfufFPH9I8JxdOwXxYawi9uCOcUJ2O4pVEoBmvYCRw7jYF46njwtcosfq2h7lb7p9WjF5-QslX39-STlfH4j92PrWRlakQIhEeYsIwbc0ky501X_ziPN65DssV3UgxwvCMaDFlovInGd/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja01T9e6C4wAqIP436S0EtXbwVP4qA2WtpuEnh0jE0eQDmemLgDCJcBq9HgERPfGkLqSwwkUwtxJ9XoRR-lry1BWlEWXwDXsmD8Qcxj8tsNdI5H79Ckw9nJALOvRshfKcl9QrUrA1ciSYf/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJrxemZBPZR40B1_PWKFW2hfUNTn3_03cz7DMV_7DHsxPcETY0K1HmVYCuDGHdT7e4KmqxVZHy9cDk2WIADfbSe4yNzLn8iw85oS83-LT0isjVsGYkqIy-eOFX9otR5NUj1xyFn_RCcNaS/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZc96rZV6xq_UdU3KTPq0CFK8Q-rbTrePdK4pqU2CdpakCfwiyURCf1Pc3RdG75DUBYrD0qH4T49FAbj5_penfsvEkcMR-SX_IB6Jpy0h8GCEZAinzscAXQCoVlrZdxPEln1dC8EIcu4VG/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGeG-UKTTr4sI7t3cFSbua-L3AyX3sRnvsh8SDPGOi2O3IS7zUCv6RpXyozCUW5ZDj5Verloffos0-LvXnih00G-GSzXLsksce1pAYASQFEzuIGJuu-0tUn6355CfI18JX8NMSYGAXIWYg/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Here's the list of participants...a fabulous turnout!<br><br><a href='http://makebraceletsblog.com/' target='_self'>http://makebraceletsblog.com/</a><br><a href='http://ahteesblog.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://ahteesblog.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://songbeads.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://songbeads.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://sadafulee.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://sadafulee.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://beadlolabead.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://beadlolabead.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://stringsattachedcindi.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://stringsattachedcindi.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://cathiecarroll.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://cathiecarroll.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://pinterest.com/chrisdeweerd' target='_self'>http://pinterest.com/chrisdeweerd</a><br><a href='http://beatnheart.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://beatnheart.blogspot.com/</a><br><br><a href='http://storiestheytell.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://storiestheytell.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://tellyourgirlfriends.com/' target='_self'>http://tellyourgirlfriends.com/</a><br><a href='http://mamasgottodoodle.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://mamasgottodoodle.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://copperdiem.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://copperdiem.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://copperpennydesigns.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://copperpennydesigns.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://greenshoot.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://greenshoot.blogspot.com/ <<<<<<You are here!</a><br><a href='http://twentytwelve-mmxii.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://twentytwelve-mmxii.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://delle56.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://delle56.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://elizabeth-marengoalhajas.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://elizabeth-marengoalhajas.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://treasures-found.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://treasures-found.blogspot.com/</a><br><br><a href='http://erinsiegeljewelry.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://erinsiegeljewelry.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://ferrarioriginalsyahoocom.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://ferrarioriginalsyahoocom.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://facebook.com/handcraftedserenity' target='_self'>http://facebook.com/handcraftedserenity</a><br><a href='http://PaisleyDesignStudios.com/' target='_self'>http://PaisleyDesignStudios.com/</a><br><a href='http://pixiloo.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://pixiloo.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://hintjewelry.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://hintjewelry.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://silverrosedesigns.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://silverrosedesigns.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://daisychaindesignsjewellery.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://daisychaindesignsjewellery.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://jazzierich.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://jazzierich.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://site.jkdjewelry.com/blog' target='_self'>http://site.jkdjewelry.com/blog</a><br><br><a href='http://jeanetteblix.com/' target='_self'>http://jeanetteblix.com/</a><br><a href='http://glassaddictions.com/' target='_self'>http://glassaddictions.com/</a><br><a href='http://jerrisjems.com/' target='_self'>http://jerrisjems.com/</a><br><a href='http://howienjoylife7997.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://howienjoylife7997.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://overthemoon-design.com/' target='_self'>http://overthemoon-design.com/</a><br><a href='http://katerichbourg.com/' target='_self'>http://katerichbourg.com/</a><br><a href='http://pinterest.com/kk0725/stack-it-up-bracelets/' target='_self'>http://pinterest.com/kk0725/stack-it-up-bracelets/</a><br><a href='http://kimmykats.com/' target='_self'>http://kimmykats.com/</a><br><a href='http://kymhunterdesigns.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://kymhunterdesigns.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://lamplightcrafts.blogspot.com/</a><br><br><a href='http://lelamccracken.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://lelamccracken.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://etsy.com/shop/goingtribal' target='_self'>http://etsy.com/shop/goingtribal</a><br><a href='http://inspiredadonments.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://inspiredadonments.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://lorelei1141.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://lorelei1141.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://freshbakeddesigns.wordpress.com/' target='_self'>http://freshbakeddesigns.wordpress.com/</a><br><a href='http://lindysdesigns.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://lindysdesigns.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://maryhardingjewelrybeadblog.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://maryhardingjewelrybeadblog.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://maureenmeanswell.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://maureenmeanswell.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://maybejustperhaps.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://maybejustperhaps.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://beadrecipes.wordpress.com/' target='_self'>http://beadrecipes.wordpress.com/</a><br><br><a href='http://tekaandzoe.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://tekaandzoe.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://miri100.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://miri100.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://melissameman.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://melissameman.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://kenshostudio.com/' target='_self'>http://kenshostudio.com/</a><br><a href='http://beadingbymalindekoning.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://beadingbymalindekoning.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://havanabeads.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://havanabeads.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://eclecticteaenshrinements.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://eclecticteaenshrinements.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://roxidesigns.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://roxidesigns.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://stefaniessammelsurium.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://stefaniessammelsurium.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://thestudiosublime.com/' target='_self'>http://thestudiosublime.com/</a><br><br><a href='http://sandivolpe.com/' target='_self'>http://sandivolpe.com/</a><br><a href='http://sharondriscoll.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://sharondriscoll.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://sedillohillstudio.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://sedillohillstudio.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://sunshinebliss.com/' target='_self'>http://sunshinebliss.com/</a><br><a href='http://sharonsjewelrygarden.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://sharonsjewelrygarden.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://MiShelDesigns.com/' target='_self'>http://MiShelDesigns.com/</a><br><a href='http://aujourlejour-shelly.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://aujourlejour-shelly.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://blueberrycrazy.deviantart.com/gallery' target='_self'>http://blueberrycrazy.deviantart.com/gallery</a><br><a href='http://uniqueboutique-creativetouch.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://uniqueboutique-creativetouch.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://starhitchedwagon.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://starhitchedwagon.blogspot.com/</a><br><br><a href='http://terrabeadworks.com/' target='_self'>http://terrabeadworks.com/</a><br><a href='http://theresestreasures59.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://theresestreasures59.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://sweetbeadstudio.com/' target='_self'>http://sweetbeadstudio.com/</a><br><a href='http://missyrappaport.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>http://missyrappaport.blogspot.com/</a><br><a href='http://mylifeunderthebus.typepad.com/' target='_self'>http://mylifeunderthebus.typepad.com/</a><br><a href='http://fredbeansnook.com/blog' target='_self'>http://fredbeansnook.com/blog</a><br></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>It will take some time to get round all these - enjoy!<br><br><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/103/A5A64098467E8E73801C3BC428A5EAFA.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/><br></p>Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839883770433096998.post-15965800719728795532012-04-08T12:05:00.001-07:002012-04-08T12:05:07.936-07:00Guest You have to make whatever I draw! <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Today I'm presenting a guest design by Zoe! <br><br>Here's her design...</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYR9nyMx7HEoOxIeNGdhocVjtjA83yP8Wn-jOEPLjzUCfWvLVsNVn8xMn9Jfp1frMsZowDfFVdQ_YUaW42mus9o1yc3Xdq-x7emK2uVownZQTA3XDOxfxk9dDSkgn8x_xQle-cyzUVfH3G/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>And here's the finished article, I hope she thinks it is as good as her design!</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7OPckzCNrz3Bjbh9SjT5Yckw9jPYclY7sHEu0NuRBDxnvuJUi-dl5sqs_vDP8TNx0Mc6oWwCW3DvvtwWYS_ivWv5FpA9LhAPw8mXETyY6Xt7NRgrZZ8So8jYCPvDkLW8TbGwllTIRxqQz/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>A big thank you to Zoe for creating a guest design, I'm thinking this concept could go far!<br><br>Happy Easter everyone!<br><br><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/103/A5A64098467E8E73801C3BC428A5EAFA.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></p>Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839883770433096998.post-15266181624590937962012-04-01T03:22:00.001-07:002012-04-01T03:22:14.319-07:00Candy coated earrings challenge....Reveal! <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>It's the day of the reveal, so without further ado, here are my candy coated earrings...</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7R3W5h0WvzfF92FiqP-xbWCMQqIwWe18-7vU-1vjBBH5LtY9nCBFhFe1xYeR-q5Rq7yhn0oogO1HByhD6J7_l1OtK__JBfWfFT1RlU57kNm0bzG-ePTSFkUn9mSiqBMfZN8HMkjBE0cJ_/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbCTWL4YIQBWuTJ8RpFs4yUsh6LxEAk-QYFgh1eMf5kff1_GR86UHRV86aStcS41erU-PB0fxiGHt6Wq4wfsi6_XwjkR4V76GUr0RhNZsi43MfJtLASZw6EpGuyvpgGB3EGho29YuUvE8A/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I managed to use three colours from the palette as directed and the beads are strung on antique brass wire. I'm loving the contrast of these red opaque Swarovski crystals with the sparkly clear crystals. I'm thinking of mixing sparkly and opaque beads in a few more designs, I really like the effect.<br><br>Loving these so much, I'm wearing them today!<br><br>To check out the other participants go to Serena's blog and check out the comments left on her post <a href='http://pinkicejewels.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/candy-coated-ears-earring-challenge.html' target='_self'>here</a><br><br>Have a great day!<br><br><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/103/A5A64098467E8E73801C3BC428A5EAFA.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'></p>Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839883770433096998.post-12601345475842791552012-03-26T12:14:00.001-07:002012-03-26T12:14:47.807-07:00You have to make whatever I draw...Part 2 <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>So here we are again with another pair of earrings designed by my little girl!</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbzRUFRiuuQzUSjyMQKTymNGkGnT6ufv2aisw2Er5745V9EfDdGgJNd-FxJRYGjiR5d1-VMZ1fvdIgM8r_EhKmOQm_ITk18SCL0GRTf_OkH6SZqomEOxCAS_aDKYiV6iLtZTLtesxgDwWm/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>And here's the finished article...I was allowed to use silver wire instead of black this time!</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdnCW0B1oNSkLUWyXy2AwzdXUGST1IMvdN2jrYJ1ZlrmseRluWsEbb5vkOQ_ofI8OkCqsQt8kiiPX3tNl9ncvfKxYVzDhGn2FTPjzQ9_4h09BMPxj3ncPitMUdtcJihIRYDGcbOyrh5lcM/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I'm really enjoying her challenges, who cares about spelling when you're being creative!<br><br><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/103/A5A64098467E8E73801C3BC428A5EAFA.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></p>Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839883770433096998.post-67229815643813187082012-03-25T10:54:00.001-07:002012-03-25T10:54:48.852-07:00Candy Coated Earring Challenge....almost there! <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Just a quick post to let you know that Serena has put the challenge reveal date back to 1st April...sorry to hear Serena has been unwell, hope you get better soon x<br><br></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/103/A5A64098467E8E73801C3BC428A5EAFA.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></p>Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839883770433096998.post-60928920821042391702012-03-16T13:05:00.001-07:002012-03-16T13:05:40.033-07:00Wrapped, Stacked and Layered Challenge <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I'm excited about coming across this challenge which you can read more about <a href='http://makebraceletsblog.com/2012/03/15/wrapped-stacked-layered-challenge/#comment-1414' target='_self'>here</a> on Make Bracelets Blog.<br><br>I think I was attracted to this challenge because it involves getting ready for summer!<br><br></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhekgbrxROAPhdyOwyYqujpTDqeaD22A-f-TruH9sGKAwwpXvWzp81OfkmAoK8IUOPINSsADZAsSLbAPSn2UhXhhNu0TP4rSLtwOb9YWP9qHLz5fuc95FcGa03MtzZSq_rpW0R2lCL2oPKo/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Reveal date is Saturday April 21st so hop back over to see how many I managed to do...<br><br><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/103/A5A64098467E8E73801C3BC428A5EAFA.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></p>Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839883770433096998.post-22618066455803543422012-03-14T13:01:00.001-07:002012-03-14T16:33:33.775-07:00Candy Coated Ears - Earring Challenge <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I've signed up to participate in an earring challenge being hosted by Serena Trent of <a href='http://pinkicejewels.blogspot.com/' target='_self'>All Things Made Jewellery blog</a><br><br>Serena has put together a palette based on a fantasy art print called Love Letter 2 by Jamie Best.<br><br></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvx8khLGhY0iBmnjXG4lhGdfZaLovQezAcXXpX1L8cR8KDuTHFji9YNTOKi1JugM7e-98BjHnOd5OjvLQd5-r1emwxFKzXIXZE9nHXTu67OPjf1cjsMLvferOy4IhghAhLRXWAYXslzfFE/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp48G5UhdypzIYjBouzcooNlIHM5NFA3XTsXDXKFFs0Bkh5x8wymlR_ENR6DMuCG_EkJ8HBjJLBHX5k25YKAFj3qJ6uFlLUOOwJZVEtbYBDyEi1_FwdbzFeP4qLWI-WN3IIJW7Q53URFOM/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I'm loving the colours and have got loads of ideas! You can read more and sign up to Serena's challenge <a href='http://pinkicejewels.blogspot.com/2012/03/candy-coated-ears-earring-challenge.html' target='_self'>here</a><br><br>Be sure to pop back on March 25th to see the results!<br><br><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/103/A5A64098467E8E73801C3BC428A5EAFA.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></p>Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839883770433096998.post-12481378966391126322012-03-14T12:43:00.001-07:002012-03-14T12:43:21.803-07:00Bead Soup Blog Hop Party Number 6! <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>With the 5th Bead Soup Blog Hop Party still fresh on the blogs of the partygoers, Lori is already scheduling the 6th Party! <br><br>You can see more <a href='http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/2012/03/announcing-6th-bead-soup-blog-party.html' target='_self'>here</a> or click on the Bead Soup button on the left.<br><br>I'm so looking forward to this one that I'm going to start selecting beads for my future partner straight away!<br><br></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP-3z2n2mUwoWYwXs7Nx90hGlk_0gx9WF-M9WJJOhdlz9JgGAnongA24E4A5trJLp-f_dQQxzhLvTGkvmDsPRrhghVOSDY8FqUKWDmf-ELMlM7UQfipqmZuw_GrryeH1mg1roFv5wwPV-8/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Lori's bead soup parties are great fun, make sure to put the sign up date in your calendar!<br><br><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/103/A5A64098467E8E73801C3BC428A5EAFA.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></p>Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839883770433096998.post-47388707949614954692012-03-03T13:14:00.001-08:002012-03-03T13:14:33.645-08:00Bead Soup Blog Hop Party today! <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>Today is the 5th Bead Soup party organised by Lori Anderson of Pretty Things blog. You've got to hand it to her, these parties span the whole world and require an organisational genius to run them!<br><br>Because of the unwieldy nature of the last bead soup party, this one was limited to 200 participants and I was really sad not to be one of the lucky 200 to be randomly selected. But it's ok, bead soup parties are infectious and I've enjoyed hopping around as much as I enjoyed taking part in the previous two parties. I've seen some stunning soup mixes and found some new blogs to follow...you can never see or learn enough!<br><br>So, I thought I would share some of my favourite soups du jour with you....<br><br><a href='http://songbeads.blogspot.com/2012/03/bead-soup-blog-hop-v-plus-giveaway-or.html' target='_self'>Rebecca Anderson at Songbeads</a><br></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsOyMolbxGq3Fcyi9n_FG9Ltx324bwmTdDvHkb3e7WjW5lO1dI4fmv_V_AgdgZ3SAnUEHDSEfKUmnduMNLi4a5MC2guc5TX8x8U8yiJKkLhO-bnSqD4VDJtB5SqDBOyIfgv4VvNVq6iwaQ/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><a href='http://labellajoya.blogspot.com/2012/03/bead-soup.html' target='_self'>La Bella Joya</a></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkd382XSWSzgGJlQTyRt55YCfS1xtCLa1WXh8WG_y3h9Zrmkmy1juJfDevkGL24GCzGR7J52euJTgLPJPPLqOlEt4VLs5nqjHNxEi2Fi9_rP85k5ji2WSAltREs1y8uE_QqvGJjlysUiya/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'> <a href='http://www.justvonna.blogspot.com/2012/03/5th-bead-soup-just-vonna-take-2.html' target='_self'>Just Vonna Blog</a></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJcNjQ2zu66rlJEzLkTG-Dr5UbR6ooK9qKhOOTrBt8pyY5cB-M2hyphenhyphen_dWVwpGE51z9BtTF6ieUW4JuBVS2qgytbPXov65NIbQjVj97_CEnDR4mFvkoU29dDtK5bQi3V41AHSlrlJhhKBZL9/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><a href='http://www.gypsyroadbeads.blogspot.com/2012/03/bead-soup-blog-party-reveal-day.html' target='_self'>It's a Bead Life blog</a></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbIAzRbJm_ZQDg6Xb2TZHoU5ZO3feFv2Jd9nIKGe7LJ9B0hOrWutL3PqYXQUc1o7CAmbAqzsCl0BKXgR963o3x09sbiM2MgDGvL2RsVlb2bXywTjAoLEVJ0FwZmtO_rm29aA3cv3TqHOb_/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><a href='http://www.cabbycraft.blogspot.com/2012/03/have-soupa-great-day-5th-bsbp.html' target='_self'>The Cabby Crafter blog</a></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXHioAYJ9JMvjfpXFbkwFwsWDFXkePUU9z5ID_1q78CucFwSIxO5FstqP7iknqZbRS5egStDimIJADOFNTKIGvdpXMxXf3gc3TIJpLqFy7HQReKcVhBAyLVcu0Hg6crFZcHY-bDbiRzCrf/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><a href='http://www.snazzydoodle.blogspot.com/2012/03/bead-soup-reveal.html' target='_self'>Snazzy Doodle Designs</a></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwO-BT0h1g3BXaLer0ZntaxyykV1edHdfhyd23XCDam6hDfJH8Ys9SPlKY8GSHqoyf-33m_Xfx9B03o22ufr2u7EUAXA_lIkZJrhAWdh1QLVcqVn1TutKXG4RYtiNOEOXpD-fYv0LXIE0V/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><a href='http://storiestheytell.blogspot.com/2012/03/march-madness-big-reveal.html' target='_self'>Stories They Tell blog</a></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim9bk4_HKatBJWieHBTaZTmQBoC2P06HlvYJzA4IG9SDWc4BldVYnOwa-BIUidwQT-xgyCnl1mqGUsl7wnaRwZhEsnZBiFVdi_Dp32elipLdL3w9umcygZLQFS0KEOU1tMvI3rGURrrSDV/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I hope you're enjoying the hop as much as I am!<br></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/103/A5A64098467E8E73801C3BC428A5EAFA.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></p>Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839883770433096998.post-86288400428653244112012-02-19T11:15:00.001-08:002012-02-19T11:15:35.153-08:00Forgotten Treasure <p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'>I've been given a bag full of old costume jewellery to make, mend, break and re-make! Quite an exciting prospect and a real challenge to make some new pieces from it. I've spent some of the afternoon in my jewellery workshop just sifting and sorting, even the broken parts can be dismantled and used for new projects. This year is definitely taking the theme of making the best of what you've got, it's time to start de-stashing and using what I've got before I start buying any more....ok, heard that before but how long can I stick to it this time!?<br><br>Here's some pics of the jewellery ripe for recycling....</p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvipweBeu4uAGrYrIG3L2UuB03TlwWVizoVk4QIKbf7R6opsbOUISyKXtMoOndLf55CfcozlR2hwue2pBZufJwMm477I27tw-N8aLQeonoWSsGCSLLqb_3Byy-Z_h1LHuP_8BTt1Kw6P2v/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYMserEcPj9cIVxPRmh1j-3c_TQrTE9XXMvLPNpEVRMQTTkRPUaR_D4wn0lvjpIXJ_AAvtktVFIWcy7SK9rCVeN8XqJp2oAAdFYaV8sbHKX_4kUgMynJhDpRHy9ocMhyphenhyphenWwiIf_V_pRYxOr/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAtczivWL5kURt4tCgbdsj6fQWm5xIfV7JiDIqdnQjtM9Uyk-FL057uvMfgngypsD81cbPcWmW1FWM2NdCd60tWVf0NjJkdndIvqQqyMdjSAfPFJbY8qIjoID8EFyuWdCveWdDyy65zuS9/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_image_section'><div class='bloggerplus_image_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZVqMs0Ev5RNXMb8b4n8FLLfSvQ8PdDLIA_Z1weVpmVnA7sJJ8TFHBjWoAw_dmhyQksZxSrNOWDKnIXJ1Oa-BTBo8MeHui2Q1J4_9fN2J3KABQIJehtSM1cvqIJLn7D4J8sbNr2hQW1JzB/'></div></p><p class='bloggerplus_text_section' align='left' style='clear:both;'><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/103/A5A64098467E8E73801C3BC428A5EAFA.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></<br /></p>Green Shoot Jewellery Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10917684058157319409noreply@blogger.com2