Facebook freebie

Beady Pool now has a facebook page .

http://artist.to/beadypool

I am planning on uploading new photographs onto the Beady Pool page regularly as well as doing a few beady giveaways.

Here is the first, a gorgeous pendant featuring a teal green lampwork bead, turquoise stone rondelles and a sterling silver bicone. The pendant comes supplied with either a 16 or 18inch Sterling Silver snake chain.

If you fancy winning this gorgeous pendant all you have to do is go to the Beady Pool facebook page and become a fan - when Beady Pool has 50 fans then I will put those 50 names into a hat and pick a winner - simple as that. If it goes well I may do another at 100........

Facebook freebie

Beady Pool now has a facebook page .

http://artist.to/beadypool

I am planning on uploading new photographs onto the Beady Pool page regularly as well as doing a few beady giveaways.

Here is the first, a gorgeous pendant featuring a teal green lampwork bead, turquoise stone rondelles and a sterling silver bicone. The pendant comes supplied with either a 16 or 18inch Sterling Silver snake chain.

If you fancy winning this gorgeous pendant all you have to do is go to the Beady Pool facebook page and become a fan - when Beady Pool has 50 fans then I will put those 50 names into a hat and pick a winner - simple as that. If it goes well I may do another at 100........

Takes after his mum

I went to pick my son up from preschool this morning. As he is one of the younger children he is in a little antiroom rather than the main hall for collection. Usually we go to the doors, one of the teachers calls out his name and out running like a mad thing comes my son all excited and uaually needing a wee LOL.

Today however the teacher wasn't on the door, as she was talking to another mum, so in I went and my son was sat on the mat with the other teacher. I crouched down, held my arms out and said hello to my little man.....but he didn't move. I went over to him and did it again but yet again he didn't move. He just sat there fiddling with his joggers telling me about his birthday card, but not getting up. I looked at the teacher who was in the room and she looked at me. I then asked my son why he wasn't getting up. Full of logic he said "lady hasn't called my name out". So dutifully off I went to find the other teacher to call his name out so we could go home.

Should I worry that my son is turning out to be a little bit like me, having to have thing right and organised? Actually I think he may be more like his dad who always follows the rules. Then again maybe he is a mix of both.

On a jewellery note, I made four, yes four pairs of earrings today and two necklaces for the Beady Pool Treasure Chest. I will try to get them photographed and online later this week.

Takes after his mum

I went to pick my son up from preschool this morning. As he is one of the younger children he is in a little antiroom rather than the main hall for collection. Usually we go to the doors, one of the teachers calls out his name and out running like a mad thing comes my son all excited and uaually needing a wee LOL.

Today however the teacher wasn't on the door, as she was talking to another mum, so in I went and my son was sat on the mat with the other teacher. I crouched down, held my arms out and said hello to my little man.....but he didn't move. I went over to him and did it again but yet again he didn't move. He just sat there fiddling with his joggers telling me about his birthday card, but not getting up. I looked at the teacher who was in the room and she looked at me. I then asked my son why he wasn't getting up. Full of logic he said "lady hasn't called my name out". So dutifully off I went to find the other teacher to call his name out so we could go home.

Should I worry that my son is turning out to be a little bit like me, having to have thing right and organised? Actually I think he may be more like his dad who always follows the rules. Then again maybe he is a mix of both.

On a jewellery note, I made four, yes four pairs of earrings today and two necklaces for the Beady Pool Treasure Chest. I will try to get them photographed and online later this week.

Spotty replay.

Look who came in the post today...... Spotty the sock bunny is destined to become a baby dummy bunny. We are planning to use him to finally rid our son of his dummies. He only has them at nap and night time, but he is three next week so mummy is on a mission :)

So, all primed we leave the dummies in the special box (bought and shown to son) at night and then the dummy bunny comes and takes the dummies and leaves a bunny behind to keep my son company and maybe leaves a pressie to.

Funnily enough though it is never a good time to take away the dummy. Little man was ill over Christmas (we were going to give them to Father Christmas), he currently has the tail end chicken pox and today complined about his mouth hurting. I thought it was the last of the chicken pox in the mouth but oh no we have the bottom back molars on the way.....like I said never a good time. We plan on Easter - good time for bunnies to be around I think :)

Will let you know how is goes.

Spotty replay.

Look who came in the post today...... Spotty the sock bunny is destined to become a baby dummy bunny. We are planning to use him to finally rid our son of his dummies. He only has them at nap and night time, but he is three next week so mummy is on a mission :)

So, all primed we leave the dummies in the special box (bought and shown to son) at night and then the dummy bunny comes and takes the dummies and leaves a bunny behind to keep my son company and maybe leaves a pressie to.

Funnily enough though it is never a good time to take away the dummy. Little man was ill over Christmas (we were going to give them to Father Christmas), he currently has the tail end chicken pox and today complined about his mouth hurting. I thought it was the last of the chicken pox in the mouth but oh no we have the bottom back molars on the way.....like I said never a good time. We plan on Easter - good time for bunnies to be around I think :)

Will let you know how is goes.

The beads what I made......

Well, here they are the earrings I have made myself with some of the beads I made during my lampwork lesson with Laura Sparling. I have added a Karen Hilltribe daisy spacer and a faceted amethyst rondelle. I am really pleased with them and am wearing them as I speak. I cannot start to describe how impressed with myself I am - I made the beads and then the earrings whoo hoo :)

The beads what I made......

Well, here they are the earrings I have made myself with some of the beads I made during my lampwork lesson with Laura Sparling. I have added a Karen Hilltribe daisy spacer and a faceted amethyst rondelle. I am really pleased with them and am wearing them as I speak. I cannot start to describe how impressed with myself I am - I made the beads and then the earrings whoo hoo :)

Spots

Well, my poor little man still has chicken pox so the celebrate (probably not the right word but never mind) here are a few spotty items to grab your fancy.

Yesterday we made choc crispie cakes in spotty cases with speckled eggs. Yummy :) There are not too many left I hasten to add.

I also added this gorgeous spotty lampwork bracelet to my website. I have a matching pendant that I am hoping to list this weekend.
Spots before my eyes - available in the new Beady Pool Treasure Chest more about that in another post.
This morning I ordered another new arrival from the Warren to be a friend for Twiglet, this is a scrummy red polka dot bunny. Anna's other shop on Folksy sells these gorgeously fun handpainted fish. Check out her spotty fishes - Half an Acre , there are also some lovely snakes and lizards.



A couple more from Folksy. I have one of these handmade purses by Natalie Farrell and they really nicely made, perfect for popping into your handbag. She has lots of different colour combos to choose from.

Whilst browsing, I also found this cute apron - Posh Pinnie, Miss Winnie - Milk and Jam. There are days when I wish I had a little girl just to have an excuse to buy pretty things like this. Shame all the birthdays are nearly done with as well. May be next year.

Off to give someone a little TLC, hopefully by the time I post next the spots will of disappeared.

Spots

Well, my poor little man still has chicken pox so the celebrate (probably not the right word but never mind) here are a few spotty items to grab your fancy.

Yesterday we made choc crispie cakes in spotty cases with speckled eggs. Yummy :) There are not too many left I hasten to add.

I also added this gorgeous spotty lampwork bracelet to my website. I have a matching pendant that I am hoping to list this weekend.
Spots before my eyes - available in the new Beady Pool Treasure Chest more about that in another post.
This morning I ordered another new arrival from the Warren to be a friend for Twiglet, this is a scrummy red polka dot bunny. Anna's other shop on Folksy sells these gorgeously fun handpainted fish. Check out her spotty fishes - Half an Acre , there are also some lovely snakes and lizards.



A couple more from Folksy. I have one of these handmade purses by Natalie Farrell and they really nicely made, perfect for popping into your handbag. She has lots of different colour combos to choose from.

Whilst browsing, I also found this cute apron - Posh Pinnie, Miss Winnie - Milk and Jam. There are days when I wish I had a little girl just to have an excuse to buy pretty things like this. Shame all the birthdays are nearly done with as well. May be next year.

Off to give someone a little TLC, hopefully by the time I post next the spots will of disappeared.

Been a making

Whey hey I made some fab pieces yesterday (well I think so). I was on a roll and am so pleased as I either haven't been able to find time to make or had no inclination for a couple of weeks. I have even made some earrings with the beads I made during my lesson with Laura. Hopefully I can take some photos later and post some up here for you to see.

Will have to see how it goes though as my little man has chicken pox - he is pickled. I did think he was getting off lightly with it, but this morning he has triple yesterdays count and I can see where the next lot are going to come up as well. I feel a little guilty as I took him to play with a friend who had it, I decided it was better to get it over and one with LOL. I am definitely seeing spots at the moment.

Been a making

Whey hey I made some fab pieces yesterday (well I think so). I was on a roll and am so pleased as I either haven't been able to find time to make or had no inclination for a couple of weeks. I have even made some earrings with the beads I made during my lesson with Laura. Hopefully I can take some photos later and post some up here for you to see.

Will have to see how it goes though as my little man has chicken pox - he is pickled. I did think he was getting off lightly with it, but this morning he has triple yesterdays count and I can see where the next lot are going to come up as well. I feel a little guilty as I took him to play with a friend who had it, I decided it was better to get it over and one with LOL. I am definitely seeing spots at the moment.

Folksy

Well, I have loaded a few more of my items onto Folksy, these items are not available on my website. Why not take a look, I would love to know what you think of them. Spring is on it's way and I've gone a bit flowery.

Agapanthus - a gorgeous floral inspired pendant using a lampwork bead by Rachel Dawes.

Tansy - beautiful purple lampwork beads by Rebecca Weddell decorated in teal flowers - just scrummy.

For those of you thinking - "What on earth is she on about with Folksy?" Folksy is a new online selling site where loads of craft people all sell their wares in one place. So if you are looking for a unique gift for someone or looking to treat yourself then head on over there are some fantastic things that you can't buy in your local shops.

To whet your appetites, I have put together a few things I really like on the theme of "Sea" - well we did go back home to Cornwall for half term and it's still in my veins.
How beautiful is this? There are lots of matching items as well. Sea bubbles cuff - Lucy Campbell

These booties are so cute - I love the starfish on them. Beach Babies - Willo

Fun and funky felt - Sailboat broach - Pippin

I think these are a fantastic idea and great as birthday pressies, check out the whole range there are some lovely ideas. Fish Theatre - Art in the bag

I love this broach, quirky and fun. He's my lovely sailor boy - A resin revival
And to remind you of the seaside when the holiday is long over, a fab felt picture. I wish I was on that sunlounger now - especially as it is raining outside :) Reminiscent - Felt Fusion

Or if you are more of a sailing person - Yachts at Tichfield - The Rolling Mill

Enjoy finding it on Folksy.

Folksy

Well, I have loaded a few more of my items onto Folksy, these items are not available on my website. Why not take a look, I would love to know what you think of them. Spring is on it's way and I've gone a bit flowery.

Agapanthus - a gorgeous floral inspired pendant using a lampwork bead by Rachel Dawes.

Tansy - beautiful purple lampwork beads by Rebecca Weddell decorated in teal flowers - just scrummy.

For those of you thinking - "What on earth is she on about with Folksy?" Folksy is a new online selling site where loads of craft people all sell their wares in one place. So if you are looking for a unique gift for someone or looking to treat yourself then head on over there are some fantastic things that you can't buy in your local shops.

To whet your appetites, I have put together a few things I really like on the theme of "Sea" - well we did go back home to Cornwall for half term and it's still in my veins.
How beautiful is this? There are lots of matching items as well. Sea bubbles cuff - Lucy Campbell

These booties are so cute - I love the starfish on them. Beach Babies - Willo

Fun and funky felt - Sailboat broach - Pippin

I think these are a fantastic idea and great as birthday pressies, check out the whole range there are some lovely ideas. Fish Theatre - Art in the bag

I love this broach, quirky and fun. He's my lovely sailor boy - A resin revival
And to remind you of the seaside when the holiday is long over, a fab felt picture. I wish I was on that sunlounger now - especially as it is raining outside :) Reminiscent - Felt Fusion

Or if you are more of a sailing person - Yachts at Tichfield - The Rolling Mill

Enjoy finding it on Folksy.