Bling, Blong, Merrily on High
December 14th, 2007 by Simone
Reporting directly from Santa’s workshop: It’s a mess. Do you craft on the floor? I often do. It tends to be the last available spot for me to spread out since most of my table tops are covered with last month’s homework and advertisements. Also, when you’re beading the beads won’t roll off the table. (duh 
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Given the current state of affairs at my household, my extreme handmade gifting pledge (I will only give handmade presents made by myself) will probably only extend to the female members of the family. The nice thing about making the kind of jewelry I’m capable of putting together is that it only takes a very finite amount of time. After one hour I feel like I was creative and actually finished something. For inspiration, check out Beading Daily. For how-to’s I like Rachel Nelson-Smith’s site. After following her tutorial on how to form a basic loop, I finally got it!
So who will get these pretties?
December 14th, 2007 at 1:56 pm
Wow!!! I’m just taking a break from making a little bead doll. Your jewelry is gorgeous!
December 14th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
delurking to say… I thought I was the only one who crafted on the floor! =D
December 14th, 2007 at 8:03 pm
I’m also delurking to tell you my female family members, a select special few:) have received only handmade gifts from me for several years. They love it and have grown to look forward to the gifts I make each year. So it feels like a ton of work every year but well worth it. I always get such a thrill from their happiness and pride at my handiwork! Good luck and happy holidays!
December 15th, 2007 at 11:59 am
Your beaded creation is gorgeous. Beautiful colour choices.
December 15th, 2007 at 1:15 pm
The jewelry is gorgeous, love all the colors!
December 15th, 2007 at 8:50 pm
Stunning jewellery!!
December 15th, 2007 at 9:44 pm
Me, I hope! Oh, I thought your question was directed to us, your readers!
I’d love some jewelry like that, though. Beautiful work! I am sure whoever receives them will be delighted, I know I would.
I’ve done a few wire and beaded treasures as gifts this year, but with school being as it is, I haven’t jumped on to do everything entirely handmade this time around. I love the idea, though!
December 16th, 2007 at 6:14 pm
Beautiful! Lovelies! I, too, would love to receive such a beautiful gift. Excellent craftsmanship. Delightful colors!
December 17th, 2007 at 1:22 am
gorgeous jewellery! u made it?? it’s like, wow!!!
n psst!! waiting for those knitting lessons
*stands hopefully*
January 2nd, 2008 at 8:34 am
I’D LIKE TO TRY SOME WIRE WORK THIS YEAR,ESPECIALLY EARINGS,YOU CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY EARINGS OR SHOES ,PURSES,WOOPS BETTER STOP NOW HEHE