How to use those pesky plastic straws!
Hands up! who else has still got some plastic drinking straws hidden away at the back of a drawer or cupboard? I know I am not the only...
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Never say never again!
Okay lesson learned! I made a decision many years ago that I would never take my jewellery to an outdoor event with my gazebo again. This...
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Something Old - Something New!
As a bead jewellery designer maker I am always on the lookout for interesting beads to use in my jewellery designs - I try to pop into...
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This rainbow is a winner!
Have you come across any good challenges on Social Media recently? Do you take part in any and if so why? I do and for a variety of...
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What is a knitted tiara?
The concept of a knitted tiara may be new to you, but I have been knitting tiaras for almost fifteen years so not such a new idea for me!...
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A heart for Valentines
Tradition has it that on St Valentines Day you present the one you love with a card and or gift - many of these feature a heart often...
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How to Fasten a bracelet with a Paper clip
Here's a top tip for Tuesday As many of you already know, I don't like elasticated bracelets - I am asked so many times to restring...
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Twenty Twenty One -
Last post for 2021 looking back on another strange year and looking forward to what lies ahead in 2022. Well how was it for you? 2021 was...
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Turquoise for December
So I have finally reached the end of my series about birthstones, taking a quick look at each months gemstone and linking to examples of...
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Topaz for November
The traditional birthstone for November is Topaz. The gemstone Topaz is a silicate mineral of Aluminium and flourine. It is one of the...
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October, the month of Opals
What a stunning gemstone October's birthstone opal is! I would love to create something unique and original with some of the beautiful...
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Sapphire - a gemstone for September
It is September already, how this year is flying by! It is now time to take a look at the birthstone for September - Sapphire. Probably...
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Peridot for August
We are well into August now so it is time to take a look at Peridot the birthstone for August. Peridot, also known as chrysolite, is an...
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Rubies for July
I cannot believe it is July already! Which means it is time to have a look at July's birthstone, Ruby. Ruby is a gemstone which is pink...
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June's birthstones - a choice of three
The month of June boasts three birthstones; Pearl, Alexandrite and Moonstone. I shall be concentrating this post on Pearl though, as I...
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Emerald - May's birthstone
Today I am taking a closer look at Emeralds - the birthstone for May. Emerald is a green, bluish green gemstone and variety of the...
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A Diamond for April
Diamond is both the traditional and modern birthstone for April, so lets take a closer look at it. Firstly Diamond is the hardest of all...
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Aquamarine - birthstone for March
A bit late but I have finally found a few minutes to write a short post looking at Aquamarine - the birthstone for March. Aquamarine gets...
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A closer look at Amethyst
Amethyst is a semi precious stone, It is a violet variety of the quartz group. As a silicate mineral which has the chemical formula of...
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Garnet! A birthstone for January
Firstly it might be a good idea to have a brief introduction to birthstones Birthstones are gemstones associated with each month of the...