It's not something I do all the time, or even regularly, but every so often I get the urge. Actually, it's more like a calling or a building desire to do the activity. It develops over days or weeks or months until it's pretty much all I can think about. Eventually, I buy a tonne of materials (most of which I'll never use) and succumb to one of my hobbies.
Here's a few pics of things I made over the last year, when the calling came.
These were super easy because I bought the backs already made and the Pāua abalone shell was pre-drilled. I just fell in love with the iridescence. How could I not buy them!
These were super easy to make. It was just a case of putting everything together.
This crochet cardie is for my youngest granddaughter Daisy. She's very girly and likes everything to either be pink or a daisy flower. I made this using daisy stitch. It's also known as star stitch but don't tell Daisy or she won't wear it. It looks a bit complicated but it's not too hard once you get the hang of it. I made this to her measurements. Haven't used a pattern in years which is why all my creations look... erm... organic.
This is a mother of pearl bangle. It was going to be a gift for someone but I liked it too much to give it away. Don't worry, I made a replacement gift.
I made this cardie for my granddaughter Lily. She wanted something gypsy-ish. As you may notice, I did the sleeve a little too short. I'm not going to blame Lily's growth spurt at all. Not me. What type of person do you take me for? I maybe took a little long getting this one finished. And, in fairness to me, I was working without a pattern. And and, maybe someone took the wrong measurements. Just sayin'. Possibilities.
This didn't take long to do at all. Just some jewellery wire, glass beads, pins and an engraved metal bookmark.
My daughter needed a jewellery set for a night out and it had to match her eyes. She's got the most gorgeous mix of blues and greys. These looked stunning on her, even though I say so myself. BTW, she asked for extra-long dangly earrings so that's what she got.
These are fun for the kids (over choking age). The beads are a mix of semi-precious stones, crystals, glass, acrylic and any other crap I could find. They're really easy to do and make great stocking fillers. You just thread stones on a length of memory wire, turn the wire ends into an interesting shape (making sure the sharp end is not going to touch the skin), add a few dangly bits and voila!
Notice this one has a tiny pink daisy on one of the dangly bits AND it's got lots of pink too. Daisy approved of this one.
There are lots of bits hanging around that I've made. Here's a beaded bookmark made with crystal, glass, acrylic beads with a wooden flower, attached to an engraved metal bookmark. They make a nice change from the usual kinds of bookmarks.
I hope you enjoyed having a nosey at a few of my crafts.
Cheers
Anj x
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Love them all. I used to make origami earrings. Need to get back to it.
Thanks Snoo
Origami earrings! Wow. So cool. Have you got a link to a post about them? I'd love to see.
Cheers
Anj x
Here is my post: https://steemit.com/hobby/@snooway/some-of-my-handmade-origami-earrings
Great job, Snoo. I just visited and left comments.
cheers
Anj :)
Wait, what?
Granddaughter?
You must be the hottest grandmother I ever knew.
lol thanks again Max.
Anj looks in both directions, eyes slightly closed
Has someone told you I'm rich or something?
cheers xxx
Ohhh DIY jewelry! That looks rather fun. I should look into where to get parts. Might provide some amount of entertainment and money savings ;). Or not.
Very handy and pretty stuff, even if the measurements are off :P
Yes Eon. You could set this up as one of the activities at one of your house parties. Lovely activity and they get to take home something gorgeous. And, it can be cheap to do (after buying all the equipment lol) :P
Thank you
Anj xx
OMGGG all these secrets you are keeping from me what???
I love everything you have made, what are you sending me and when are you teaching me all these crafty ideas?? Excellent work my lady!
Love, Eagle xx
Haha secrets.
I will make you something one day, I know this.
Maybe I could do some DTube vids on how-tos. I'll have to buy a camera. Only got my phone cam at the mo and no tripod to keep it pointed at the right place :P
Thanks for the lovely compliments
love Anj xx
Secrets!!! Now I know where they come from! The culprit!!
Arse vids on dtooob 🤣🤣🤣🤣
You’re welcome
Love, Eagle Xx
Mwahahahahah arse vids on DTube. Well... someone's gotta do it XD
love
Anj xx
It's all about the arse!!
love
Eagle xx
Wow Anu you are so creative and the jewelry looks so cool.
Thanks Mav.
So good to hear the encouragement from such an inspirational fella :D
laters
Anj x
Love the bangles esp. The mother of pearl one, such a beaut!
You're so creative ♡♡♡
Aw thanks Amy. Yeah, that's why I couldn't give it away :P
I really like your style, it is a mix between elegance and adorable. I know that urge to create, if I don't listen to it I feel truly unhappy.
Thanks Barb. Yes, that urge nags away until you either go crazy or give in to it. LOL
Thanks for commenting
cheers
Anj x
Cheers :)
This is nice.
LOL
Bye
Thanks Gray. :D
I love the Pāua abalone shell earrings! I think that'll be good.
Daisy is quite adorable ♥
Yes, the colours are amazing.
Thanks. But that one isn't Daisy; that's Lily lol. :D
see you soon
Anj <3
Oh my (knocks head!) xxx
hahah :D my bad for not making it clearer xxx
I love all the jewelry and the bookmarks! I had never seen those type of bookmarks, they're beautiful :) You are very talented at crafting.
Hiya alemars.
Thank you :) and thanks for commenting.
cheers
Anj :)
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So creative and beautiful jewellery!