Well, it's been ages since I last posted and I am really disappointed with myself for not keeping my blog up to date !!! I had every intention of making some interesting, fantastic blog with tons of fun stuff and info about jewellery designs and making jewellery but distractions came along and my blog was neglected. I am hoping to rectify this now and find something to post at least five days a week !!! Right so it's Monday a good place to start.
I have been having lots of fun entering all sorts of jewellery competitions. Tyhe piece above is my entry for a competition where you have to use grey and purple. You are allowed to use any shades from the lightest lilac to the deepest violet. For they grey you can use anything from silver to charcoal grey. I enterd my design in the picture above but the competition has not been judged yet so we will see how it does. My necklace is called The Dawn of Ages and features rutilated black quartz chips, amethyst chips, gorgeous untreated amethyst nuggets, Tibetan silver beads with Celtic designs on them and a great big focal piece which is a chunky slice of purple agate. The competition is still open and can be entered here just follow the link for the rules. Purple and Grey Bead Competition
This is just one of the competitions that I have entered, there have been many. I am involved in a monthly bead challenge from a jewellery making supplier called Absolute Beads. Each month you can purchase a bag of challenge beads and you make as many designs as you want using the beads, you can also add some beads and findings from your own stash. Once the designs are all made I e-mail the photos of all the pieces. The photos of everyone's designs are then put into a photo album, all designs are annonymous until the winner is announced and then we are allowed to tag the photos of the designs that are ours. The challange pack costs £8 and is brilliant value. The prize is a £10 voucher to spend in the Absolute Beads online shop.
This is the March 2012 challenge pack £8 from Absolute Beads
Kathy Lake is the owner of Absolute beads and is a lovely lady who interacts with her customers and gives outstanding customer service. There is the Absolute beads website, facebook page and facebook group. To get involved in the fun and chatter and to search and buy some beautiful and excellent value for money beady goodies follow the links below.
Absolute Beads Website and Shop
Absolute Beads Retail Facebook Page
Absolute Beads Friendly Group Page
That's all for today, catch me tomorrow for some more competition info and more xx
