Pretty Things stamp giveaway!!!!

Ever wanted to give metal stamping a go well here is your chance win a set of the stamps below.  Just visit lori at Pretty Things for your chance.

Happy 2011

Well I have to say last year just flew and I was a little hopeless with posting last year.  I had big plans to post lots but that really didnt happen.  I have still be busy making jewellery, even had a small sale before christmas to sell off some stock.

So whats install this year??????

I have been having a bit of fun with stamping and resin, so I would like to do a little more of that.  Metalwork is where my interest is at the moment and to really get back into my chainmaille.

one of my favourate stamping/metalwork shops at the moment

Besides that I hope to promote my etsy store more, blog alot more and see if I can find myself a muse to help with my creating :)

picture courtesy of reiki fairy goddess

Other then that I have my daughter starting prep this year and I am starting a new job, so its full steam ahead in this household.

So what do you plan for the year ahead????????

Kumihimo and Stamping

Well just when I think I am on top of things I look at my blog at low and behold its nearly two months since my last blog. I havent really been doing alot of beading/jewellery making since the last post as I have been doing a little bit of reading (well its been a little more of an obsession, lol). At my last bead me though I got a chance to give kumihimo a go and loved it. Here is my first bracelet made.

Now for the next adventure, I finally brought some stamping supplies as I have always wanted to give it a go. Thanks to beaducation and there wonderful service I am now on my way. So I had a little practise and then decided to give a blank a go. My spacing and design stamp need a bit of work but I think it turned out quite good for a first go. Oh and the daugther loves it.

Sorry about the dodgy pic's but due to the shine its a little difficult photograph.