felt progression

Hello all, so I have had a very odd few weeks. I'm back out in Chamonix at the moment and since arriving have had a nagging headache. Then I got severe eye strain and i just couldn't work it out. It got so uncomfy that I stopped felting for almost a whole week because it was too painful on the eyes.

Bugger! but I got my eyes tested and get some new glasses and I am back on it. Here are a few of the latest creations. I hope you like them.

I think Im in Love again!

Ah when you can't sleep because you're too excited, When you sit moping looking for the postman, yes I think I am in love again. FELT! It's awesome.

Clearly as you can see im still a beginner but i have grand plans. My poor, poor husband. At the moment he thinks it's cool but when you can't move for wool then he'll be thinking quite something else.

Any hoo here are my first attempts at beads, not too bad even if I do say so myself.

BUT if any one has any tips on how to easily make holes in the little buggers I'm all ears.

Call to all felters!!

Right then it's been a little while hasn't it? Well it's a long story! So Im still making jewellery and since last year have been back and forth between chamonix and the Uk more times than I can count.

Currently I am back in Cornwall, and while my hubbie is busy building I have to fill my time somehow right??( See how i look for confirmation) SOOOOOOOOOO I got myself a book on felting.

I had no idea that you didn't have to knit or crochet something first that apparently is called fulling? I think. Any way My grand plan is to make some really cool beads to use in my jewellery making but while Im at it I ve always fancied having one of those trendy looking felt bags.

So this picture is of my first attempt. It looks almost like the one in the book, looking at the threads that are hanging around I would guess that perhaps i could have rubbed a bit longer? I dunno....Any one?

So calling all felters please have a look and let me know if my timing was right or a bit early.

Thanks in advance, and if any of you have a cool blog I would love to link you in and see what tips you have to offer an obvious novice.

Shout out for Cornwall Crafters

Call out for Cornwall crafters!

Im currently living down in the southwest of England at the mo, a far cry from the mountains of Chamonix but im lovin it! I was just wondering if any of you out there have much experience with the Cornwall craft scene, fairs and the like?

There are a ton, some with rather expensive stands others with more modestly priced ones. In fact I am interested to know how all you crafty crafters out there find the whole craft fair thing. Do you make any money?

So if you have ever had a stand at a craft fair, not just in the UK, anywhere in the world I would be very interested to hear your comments.

Back on line!

Ok, so after a long cold winter in the alpes with not much time to myself selling goretex to skiiers, it's summer! Hopefully I will have a lot more time to dedicate to my jewellery and to my blog and to Etsy as they have been sorely neglected. Etsy for those you you that don't know about it is a great site selling and promoting handmade goods from all over the world and is also a good source for some quirky supplies. Click on the buttons on the left and it will take you straight to it.

The winter in Chamonix can be pretty full on, living in a ski resort is some peoples idea of heaven, but you soon realize that even the novelty of Heaven will wear off eventually. With -20 for most of the winter I tend to go into hibernation.

But after waking up out from hibernation I am now in a new place for a while living and working in the UK so we'll see what the change in scenery brings. I have already bought myself a new sketch book and have started drawing again for the first time in years. So it's all good. I hope to hear from you, leave posts and comments please I love to hear from you.

New commission

So this is my latest commission. Made from pressed amber nuggets, stunning citrine quartz disco balls and big white mustang rounds. This commission was some what easier than the last one, probably because it was commissioned by a woman...who said women don't know what they want?

The necklace and bracelet combo have both been finished with solid copper chain and clasps to tie in nicely with the amber accents. The lady is a red head so this set should light her fire.

It's winter

Well this is what we woke up to this morning the 4th of October OCTOBER I say! Yes all the trees were all bent over with the extra weight and it made me want to go and dig out my Christmas compilation CD.

It's too early for winter, I'm not ready for chopping wood in the snow, frozen fingers and not a minute to myself. I'm having to pinch my neighbour's wood as ours won't get delivered for another two weeks!

The snow this morning however did give me the ideal excuse to sit inside and make necklaces all morning. I've got a date for my jewellery show in London in november, which I am glad about that means I can start planning the one I will be having in Chamonix. I'm still not sure I will have enough stock, I suppose it's only a good thing if I sell out.

Oh well off to buy rat poison...sorry.