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ICELAND

A little trip to colder climate, we went for a snowy holiday in Iceland and it was my first non-skiing / snowboarding cold holiday. Iceland had a lovely calming vibe about it and everyone was very friendly. I am not normally much of a city mouse but Reykjavik was more of a pretty town with some stunning views.

The Geysers and hot bubbling springs were my favourite part of our day trip tour it’s…

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You know when you just trot on with life and then you see someone elses amazing work and you think omg that’s amazing! I should be improving and more movited to create an exciting new range of products, but instead I am just trotting along in life, sitting on the sofa scoffing my face with ridulous amounts of chocolate eggs in the evening, after putting my daughter to bed. And now shes 14 months (I cant believe it either) she wants to eat everything im eating! So all naughties need to be eaten at night in the comfort of knowing I don’t have to share or the guilt of feeding her something bad because I cant wait to scoff my face until the evening. I know a little bit of chocolate wouldn’t hurt her but im extremely greedy and waking up at all hours makes me a bit sugar crazy! And YES I have been eating easter eggs since januarary, because you know what the chocolate is just so much better and I don’t feel bad about it, ok I do a little otherwise I wouldn’t eat them at the dark of night.

Anyway I found this absolutely amazing jewellery maker called Elina Gleizer and her work touched my heart. I think I will be buying one of her fabulous rings soon! Her work just calls to be and I love it! You can see more HERE!

My favourite is the owl and then the wolf, I just feel each piece has a soul and a powerful presents.

  Lazy

You know when you just trot on with life and then you see someone elses amazing work and you think omg that’s amazing!

Lazy You know when you just trot on with life and then you see someone elses amazing work and you think omg that’s amazing!

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So I am a dog person (not that I dislike cats just prefer dogs) I have a lovely 9 year old Pug called Gizmo, well I say I’m a dog person he sort of is a catdog he sleeps all day and only really likes to walk and be fed. So maybe he’s not a catdog his just an extremely lazy!! Anyway, all of that has nothing to do with what I’m talking about and as this is the year of FOCUS! Maybe I should focus on what I’m meant to be talking about as this is just babble (a normal person would delete the above but I’m just going to keep trucking on)

RIGHT… cats, so for all the wonderful cat loving people I have been designing cat silhouettes, it was incredibly hard to pick what the cat should be doing – running, lying all snuggled up or just sitting. I went with the running/ walking cat and I’m not sure this was the right choice. Does it need to be a bit bigger / more sturdy? As it does look a bit delicate, it will be solid enough but is it me or does it look a bit weird? Am I having a self-doubt sort of moment? Questioning what the hell am I doing? Ow how I have fallen from my whale high!

What do you think? Can the cats make it into the Etsy shop? Or is this just an epic CATastrophe or should I be more PAWsitive Ok sorry about the cat puns I just couldn’t help myself, this year of focus is already very testing.

I’ve popped it up for sale on the Etsy shop but please let me know if it needs to be voted OUT?

The Questionable Cat?

So I am a dog person (not that I dislike cats just prefer dogs) I have a lovely 9 year old Pug called Gizmo, well I say I’m a dog person he sort of is a catdog he sleeps all day and only really likes to walk and be fed.

The Questionable Cat? So I am a dog person (not that I dislike cats just prefer dogs) I have a lovely 9 year old Pug called Gizmo, well I say I’m a dog person he sort of is a catdog he sleeps all day and only really likes to walk and be fed.

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I did it! I cut out the cutest damn pair of Whales I’ve ever seen. It’s like I just plucked them out of the sea and magiced them into earrings! Ok so I am a little bit biased… so you can make up your own minds! I have put a few pics below for your approval and I’m open to all opinions. 

A little background – the behind the scenes making – First I started by googling (other search engines are available) whale photos and copied a few favourites into illustrator. Drew a few silhouette drawings, tweaked, texted a few friends to see which one they preferred and picked the winner.

Printed the drawings in a range of sizes as I wasn’t sure what size I fancied cutting. Used spray adhesive and picked the size & stuck the whale drawing directly to my silver sheet.

Now the best bit… the cutting out!! tunes definitely help with my cutting and I sing along (unfortunately for the hubby, but I think he secretly loves my unique singing style) sawing out my tiny whale earrings.

I file them nice and smooth, solder the posts, pop them in the barrelling machine, spend 5 hours tried to find them in the mix of silver shots. (well 10 minutes but it feels like hours and there’s always one sneaky earringI can’t find) Give em a polish! my second favourite part as they’re sooooooo shiny (may have been a magpie in a former life.)

TA DAH!   See them in action in my Etsy Shop

    WHALE HELLO

I did it! I cut out the cutest damn pair of Whales I’ve ever seen. It’s like I just plucked them out of the sea and magiced them into earrings!

WHALE HELLO I did it! I cut out the cutest damn pair of Whales I've ever seen. It’s like I just plucked them out of the sea and magiced them into earrings!

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Inspiration Had to share - Love this beautiful work by Lisa Ericson. It's so magical and charming I just want to dip my toes in this amazing world she has created!

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Happy New Year!

I have been very lack on the blogging front and this year but I am upping my game grrrr! I’m going to really try to be creative and use my time well. Last year I am calling it a business right off, I was mainly on my maternity leave with the arrival of my beautiful baby girl and she was my work break and I just enjoyed every day with my little bundle of joy. But now I’m back to the work grind,…

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Xmas Decoration New reviews!

Today we received a couple of lovely reviews from a super lovely customer. It makes the designing an making of our Christmas tree decorations even more extra special. I design all of the decorations and they are made in England near the sea side in Brighton!

What’s really lovely is they all have a glass effect but if one drops off the tree have no fear as they won’t break, so great for kids an…

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Lovely New Xmas Decorations Review

We received a wonderful new review for a custom order of our xmas reindeer but extra large!

“I had a custom order. The reindeers were made bigger & they are gorgeous! Exactly what I wanted. Cannot wait for Christmas to hang them on my tree! Thank you :-)”

Did you know we are selling our Christmas Reindeer now in 3 sizes! Or you can make a custom order too!

Here’s a photo of our new teeny tiny…

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Brand New Robin Xmas Decorations

We now have our lovely Robin Christmas Tree Decorations for sale on our Etsy shop.

Our Robins have a gorgeous laser etched breast with an elegant cut through on the wing. The Robins are drawn an designed by myself an made in wonderful England.

Only £3.99 or get a discount when you buy 3! Only 79 more days till Christmas

http://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/250816680/laser-cut-xmas-robin-christmas

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Xmas decoration already!?

Yes people have started buying Christmas decorations already! An I have followed my lovely customers leas an started my Christmas shopping! Which is metal as I am normally last minute Larry worrying things won’t get delivered in time but not this year!

Anyway we are now selling our Copper Reindeer, teeny tiny glass effect  Reindeer and a larger size with a glacier finish, but don’t worry if they…

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Pugs!

As you may know I have two very lovely pugs. A puppy (who’s not much of a puppy anymore, only in spirit) an Gizmo who is 8 years old.

So I thought I would make some cute pug earrings in honour of my lovely pugs and yes I have been a bit obessed with making earrings at the moment.

See my handmade tiny sawn pug earrings below:

Let me know what you think, they are also for sale at my Etsy…

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Elephant Earrings

I thought I would show the process of how I make the tiny elephant earrings.

First I doodle what I would like make and then draw it in illustrator an print out the design to the right size. I then cut out the design and stick it to the silver using spray mount.

I then saw out each elephant with 2/0 saw blades or a blade if I’m lucky! I then use a small pointy tool to create the eye with a gentle…

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Sausage Dog Earrings

These cute handmade sausage Dog Earrings are off to their new home today! Being sent as a lovely thank you gift!

They are so cute I think I might make a pair just for me!

I have also been busy designing an making a new pair of elephant earrings, what do you think?

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New Tea Towel Review

I had a lovely 5 star review I thought I would share with you:

‘Really really nice teatowel. My partner loves it, she can’t believe how cute it is! :D’

Have a look at my Etsy shop

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Watch "Lovely Vlog - Week 2 - Mum's Bracelet Complete + …" on YouTube

Watch “Lovely Vlog – Week 2 – Mum’s Bracelet Complete + …” on YouTube

New vlig post Lovely Vlog – Week 2 – Mum’s Bracelet Complete + …: https://youtu.be/AjYA7KjvmOE

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Double Twist Silver Bangle

I decided to go back to my favourite style which is shiny twisted things. So I made this double twisted bangle for my mum’s birthday present, as whatever rubbish I make she always loves it an is very grateful.

I started with two 4mm pieces of square wire, bent each piece into a peg shape. I then hammed the middle down when the bend occurs and then pulled out the ends to make the twist. Next I…

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Lovely Vlog - Week 2

Hey Guys

I have been keeping up with the vlogging and have made a new post today.

Let me know what you think, thanks :)