Beaded Necklaces for Paris

My son-in-law and the Princess are visiting his family in Paris.
These necklaces are the three that were in the UFO box, so it was an easy job to finish them off.
I would like to gift the blue one to my Son-i-law's mother. Blue is my favourite color.

Bead Embroidering Bunk-a-punch

I think I have said it before I am a woman without much imagination. This shows you just what I mean. This is a nearly finished beaded bunk-a-punch.

Quite a while ago I tried my hand at bunk-a-punch. However it did not grab me. I tried a few things out but it was not for me. I know some of you out there will know what I mean.

Well I had finished the Poppy Thingy and was looking about for ideas. When I came across the bag ( under my bed) with the unfinished B-a-Ps. Thought to my self I will bead these for the want of any inspirations coming my way.

This is my first attempt not bad even if I say so myself. I know it is unfinished but it looks like it has some potential.

I have had to put it down unfinished because my son-in-law is taking the princess to Paris and she wanted to take some of my beaded jewelery with her. There will be his mum and 4 sisters. I was quite lucky with my U.F.O.s I only needed to make two full necklaces. I have finished three that were U.F.O.s they only needed toggles put on.

Finished bead -embroidering the Poppy Thingy

Here is the finished Poppy Thingy.. I have had a lot of fun doing this.
Learning something new has always been fun to me. Finding out how to do the padding On the petals was great. On the first photo you can just see the padding beads in the bottom petal. It was just so simple but so effective.
Now on to the next project. I have been asked to bead some necklaces for the mother and the sisters of my son-in-law. Be assured I will keep you all up to date on how I am getting on with them.

Tidying up the Beading Mess

Yes I am still trying to make sense of my very small work table. I just dont know how I manage to make such a mess. Every time I try to make some order of the mess I find something else to do. Always beading.
Since the last time I said I was going to tidy it all up I have made two necklaces , two bracelets and I am now in the middle of two other bracelets..

Just how can I keep focused on the job in hand. I want to try so many different stitches and colors.
My brain is tumbling over and over. The ideas just flow in and get all mixed up.
I think it is an age thing. Senior moments and all that. Still I enjoy the beading but not the trying to make sense and order of the mess. Wish me luck back to the wee table.

How and where do you keep your handmade jewelry

My friend Valen said on her blog

'How and where do you keep your handmade jewelry?'

Well Valen I have to confess to shoving it in a drawer.. Sorry. Now you have brought it to my attention I will do better.. I promise..
My principle is not to sell my pieces but to give them away as gifts.. I am making more than I can give away. he he
I need to find a way to keep it all tidy.. My earings are not too bad as they are all on a plastic stand and hang there quite happily ( at least I have not heard any complaints yet..) BUT the bracelets and necklaces are a disgrace I have to admit. Well confession time over need to get back to my beading to make more .. and more.. and more

No Beading Today

No beading today I look after my grandkids Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.

I have to put everything out of sight (bead wise I mean) Sami loves looking and touching my work table. He moves everything about and I cant find anything. Hania is a wee sweety when it comes to my beads.. she loves everything.. she oohs and aahs over the lot..

My next project must be some dangles for handbags.. My friend V. is nagging me to make some..I mean nagging in the nicest possible way.. We go to car boots and we look for second hand and broken necklaces .. She started picking up necklaces with very LARGE beads.. when I asked her what will I do with those she answered 'make dangles' so I will take the hint and give it a go..