A few months ago I noticed that Sam of Incy Wincy stitches had organised a button jewellery swap. I hung off joining because things are just MANIC busy for me right now, but when Sam mentioned she was one person short i decided to go for it. I was paired with Laura Figiel of She Draws and I finally got round to posting Laura’s package off yesterday. Only a couple of weeks late – sorry Laura!

Unfortunately, being as far North as we are I’m struggling to get good photographs these days so you’ll have to make do with this. Time to dig out the lightbox again perhaps!

On the left there are two brooches, in the middle there are two hair bobbles, a keyring, a ring and a necklace. I had initially made a bracelet and decided I hated it so had to start afresh. I packaged these up with a FQ of Japanese fabric and a little pouch of Daim sweeties so hopefully Laura is happy.

I will get a photo of what she sent me later in the week Thanks to Sam for hosting this swap!

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I’ve been playing around a little more with jewellery making lately, culminating in me making this bracelet over the weekend. Isn’t it pretty? It’s made with glass beads wrapped in silver wire, hung on a silver-plated bracelet.

As always, click for a bigger picture:

It’s available to buy in my Folksy shop now What do you think?

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As I may have mentioned, it was my lovely little sister’s birthday last week and I got her these fabulous earrings made by the fantastic Debbs Elliman

and after badgering Debbs for some of the birds, I’ve made this bracelet to match it:

(Click for embiggenisation)

Now – here are my dilemmas (dilemmae?)

1. It looks a bit sparse to me. What do you think?

2. The bracelet chain looks really chunky compared to the delicacy of the beads and charms. Do you think it would look better on a bracelet blank like this?

Any other handy hints and tips would be gratefully appreciated – my wee sister has been an absolute tower of strength to me over the years so I want this to be special for her

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