Jet Designs

The Stars are out Tonight

Here are some of the latest editions to my lampworking repertoire.  I had alot of fun making these focal beads and I think they may become a favourite style of mine.

I have listed them for sale on my etsy site and well as my website they are $15.00 each in case anyone would love one.

These beads can be used for heaps of applications not just jewellery - Imagine one on a handbag instead of a button.  or as a dangle for a zip, a feature on a hat, great keepsake for a card embellishment.  The list goes on!

Four down Five to go

I made two more blocks for my table top runner - I am going to try and do two a night on the nights that I don't make beads.  Tonight was not a beading night - It is soooooo cold here and the thought of going down to the laundrio (studio in the laundry) was totally unbearable - bring on Summer!

So here is four - another five to go!

I may need some bloggy help once I get to the sashing and construction stage - so all be warned, I am slowly building myself up to the idea.

I would also like to give you the link to Rachel's Blog  - she is the designer of the project I am attempting, she was kind enough to leave a comment on my first two blocks.

More Handbag Patterns off to the USA

Wooo Hoo - Another Wholesale order to be sent to the USA over the next week of my three handbag patterns.

These patterns are also available on my etsy site ( link of the side bar of my blog) and also on my website

I also opened a box of new release books today and look what was inside - I want to do them all - I just have to find the time

Table Top Runner

What am I doing to myself?

Another project! - I am itching to do some sewing and found a really simple (I hope so) table runner come lap quilt that I am going to attempt to complete.

I have a stash of 5" charm squares that have been sitting in the draw for far far far too long - and I have decided that before I go and spend money on fabric and I going to use what I have! -

I found this tutorial on the Moda Bake Shop blog - I am yet to have a good look at their site, not game to at the moment, in case I find something else that I want to create.

I have never backed a quilt or sashed a quilt so this is going to be a huge learning curve for me.  Given the fact that I haven't outlayed money on new fabric, I am quite at ease using the charm squares that I have in the draw and happy to experiment with them.  If it all goes pear shaped I might make them into cushion tops or placemats.  But I will have a really good try.

I whipped the first two of nine squares up earlier tonight.  I didn't give much thought to the layout of the charms as I didn't want to get bogged down in decisions, I just wanted to get sewing.  I hope the randomness of the layout all fits together at the end.  Bold and retro!

Wouldn't you LOVE a FREE Gift from ME?

If so please read the last post - and respond and commit to the pay it forward concept yourself and you will received something very special ( could it be a handcrafted lampwork item, or a sewing project, or some fudge, or some jewellery item or I wonder!!!!)

This is a great concept and I will excuse the lack of response to the fact of holiday have just been on ( i hope it is that as I am feeling slightly unloved - sigh!)

Here is a photo of a couple of beads that I made last night! - Can't blog with out a photo

Pay it Forward - Hurry Jump on Board!!

I got this from Polly Pratt and thought i would give it a go.

Here's the deal:
I am entering into the following contract with the first 5 people who comment on this post and then commit to do the same on their blog. Just read below and if you feel up to the task copy the following into your blog and leave me a comment. I am willing to post overseas (I am in Australia, but remember you must commit on your blog to do the same to others).
1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make. Whatcha get is whatcha get.2. What I create will be just for you, with love.3. It’ll be done this year (2009).4. I will not give you any clue what it’s going to be. It will be something made in the real world and not something cyber. It may be weird or beautiful. Or it may be monstrous and annoying. Heck, I might bake something for you and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that’s for sure!5. I reserve the right to do something strange.6. In return, all you need to do is post this text on your blog and make 5 things for the first 5 to respond to your blog post.
7. Send your mailing address - after I contact you.
Welcome to everyone. I will however, make an effort to do something that you like based on what I see on your blog, BUT there are no guarantees.
So that's that!!
Brilliant, I'm excited - who's on board???

Back to Etsy

I haven't had anything on Etsy for a while - but with my renewed interest in my lampwork creations and some silversmithing work - I have started to load some items in my store - This is the first to jump into the store - These items are purely one offs as it is hard to recreate them.  This one is on Etsy for $30US.

Sterling Silver Pendant with Boro Lampwork Bead

Winner for Clucky

Thanks to all who commented on the clucky post - she has been very popular in store with everyone asking for the pattern.

The winner of the pattern from a number in a hat - goes to Johanna - please email me your details so that I can send the pattern on to you.

Did you know that the Finders Keepers Markets ( extremely popular in Sydney) are coming to Brisbane at the end of Oct - It will be held at the Old Museum at Herston - I will let you know a bit more about them in the coming week - I will be putting in my submission to have a stall with my lampwork beads and jewellery.  This market is a true artisan market will all goods being produced by the artist themselves.  Great time to shop for Christmas presents I say - original , one of a kind, arts and crafts.

Can't Post with out a photo - this is the new tree that I have on my wall at the shop with a few stray kittens in the branches - we will be selling these lovely wall decals very soon - custom made by myself and one a my friends husbands! - Look out they are all the rage - they will also be available on the website soon.