BlogtoberFest 2013

Well this is my first time of joining in with BlogtoberFest it will be a challenge but I have wanted to get better at blogging again and this ~ I HOPE ~ will motivate me to get the job done, so to speak!!


I have to write a post everyday for the whole of October and that will be a definite challenge in itself but also what to write, so I will be off now to draw up a list of activities I will be covering over the coming month.  The host of the BlogtoberFest ~ Shells in the Bush Blog by Michelle Reynolds who says:



 Blogtoberfest is an annual blogging festival and a wonderful opportunity to:

* challenge yourself to blog every day for 31 days in October 2013
* discover kindred blogging spirits
* carve out a tiny slice of time each day to write and to read
* share any creative projects you have on the go
* host a giveaway, if you feel inclined to spread the love



There is a link for you over in my side bar to take you to the blog list on her site, 

so will be back later to set out a list for you for the month ahead!

See you all soon

E x

Addendum:

As this is in theory DAY 1, I thought I would add my proposed schedule onto the end of this posting!


With a little help from my daughter Billie here is what I have decided for each day:

Monday ~~       Movie Madness   (Anything movie related with some fun thrown in!)

Tuesday ~~      Top Tips   (Could be jewellery or beadmaking related or anything that takes
                                           my fancy)

Wednesday ~~ Wordless  (just pictures here)

Thursday ~~     Thriller  (Anything spooky, scary or freaky, well Halloween is on its way)

Friday ~~          Forum Talk  (from the Craft Pimp forum, treasuries, artists work, maybe 
                                              even an interview, etc.)

Saturday ~~      Snippets    (this will be from my workbench, bead table or maybe some 
                                            family stuff too)       

Sunday ~~        The Gathering   (no not Highlander, it will be what's been happening during
                                                    that week)



Right now need to get started, see you again tomorrow!  80))

E x

Little more interesting

Yes its starting to look a little more interesting now that I've added a bit here and there!!

Still having a little trouble with some things and I think that is down to the fact that this blog is on a brand new email address as well.  Facebook is not attached to it so I reckon there lies the problem!!!  I still find many things difficult to sort out on here, I know what I want to do but just don't know how too!!  Gets very frustrating!!


As its a New Year I decided to start a new blog ~~ well to start again really!!

My other blog seemed to get locked up  and I couldnt leave comments when I wanted to and so I thought lets give a new one a try!  I have gone back to a basic black background and in the templates I found the flames which I like but I'm not sure if they are a bit too much!!  I'll see how it goes and your welcome to leave any opinions you have too.

Last weekend was my birthday and as its so close to christmas I often join the two together and get a joint present, that way I can sometimes have a larger item or as I've done this year got a new piece of equipment. 

Oh yes siree ....  I have my new barrel tumbler.  Oh joy!!

Good old Ebay!!  No more cleaning, polishing and even it will cut down on some of the work hardening processes needed to strengthen the wire. I say only some because I do love to hit things with hammers on occasion or if necessary!! Ha ha!!  Does get rid of some of your frustrations at times!

I also got some new books ~~  I am working towards some new style jewellery, well for me that is. I'll still be using wire but with some metalwork thrown into the mix too!  It will also incorporate my own beads as well as the odd gemstone.  I need to learn some new techniques for riveting and other assemblage ideas as well.

This one has some great inspirational pieces all based around "Steampunk" and "Hardwear Chic" mainly assemblage

This a fab book with many helpful techniques from etching, patinas and enamels and riveting, soldering and even fold forming too. Fabulous!

These are all from Amazon

This one has some great weaving techniques which I really want to try, especially coiled rings too (as you can see).  I really do need to master ring making as that is one sort of jewellery I very rarely do!

I will show you my endeavours over the coming days and weeks.


Toodleoo for now

E x

Giveaway on my Website

Giveaway on my website now.

ChatElaine Glass Art Beads & Jewellery

Go to my Web Blog to find out how to enter.

Good Luck!