52 things challenge

I've decided I need to get actively making again now my family seems to be well on the mend.

So I have decided to join in with the '52 Things' Challenge on the Craft Pimp forum.  

I will need to make something new each week and then show it on the forum -- whether its new beads, new jewellery or something completely new for me to try out. 

I have a number of new ideas of things I want to have a go at, I have just got some new materials to play with!  Also maybe doing some art painting which I haven't even attempted for years or just sketching in my sketchbook. There's quite a few to be getting on with ..

But firstly....

Torch needs to be fired up ....... working on that one --  sorted chair out so I can actually sit down!! (It had a pile of new glass sitting on it, now in a newly emptied drawer!!)

Then there is my new tools and some new equipment to experiment with, those I will show you along the way!

I also have some new books I received for christmas, so hoping to experiment with new techniques too.

I have to admit I really need to tidy up and move things around in my workshop as it needs a complete overhaul for it to work better for me. As, right now, it is very -- OVERCROWDED!!

Its driving me POTTY!!!!!!!  :-/


Now here is my first weeks' challenge make

 

Cracked Ice Copper Earrings

My cracked ice beads with copper findings and beads (my favourite I LOVE copper)
I know its late but we do have a little leeway for the first week.

So this weeks make (#2) will follow when I finish it ....  so will be back again soon with that.

E x

Friday Forum News ~~ Day 4

I am a member of the Craft Pimp Forum we are a mixture of crafty folk making different kinds of handmade craft items.  A number of us have Etsy stores and other handmade stores selling our wares on-line. On Fridays I will have a meander around the forum to find out what they are up too and then bring some of the news to you!


I haven't been able to work out how to take a screen print of treasuries on Etsy, so I can only give you a link to the treasury Russet & Brown from the Craft Pimp Forum members.

A little selection of the treasury items.

Electric Banana is another fab treasury ~~ yellow is often an undervalued colour but it always reminds me of summer, bright sunny weather and the seaside!

Now that's a thought  ~~ I will tell you what, next time!!

I love Pinterest and for last couple of months since I have set up my boards I have been pinning like mad!!!  It is completely addictive and time consuming but mainly it is a great resource for storing so many found treasures!


I had worked out how to set up my photos on my blog to be pin-able but I removed the sidebar link by mistake so now I have to work it out all over again. One of those things on my very long list of things to do!  That's all I seem to have done this week is write lists of

THINGS TO DO!!!


Blimey will I ever be rid of them!!!! 

No I think NOT!!


Till tomorrow! 

E x