Beadtopia

I love ❤️ a good sign.

Not one for the toilets or the exit.
Ones that make you think or imagine or even laugh.

Here's one I saw earlier literally anything you want it to be.

If only we had smellavision. Jennie has been to the groomers today.
So not only does she look gorgeous, she smells gorgeous too 😍

I can see some blue sky 🌥️

This means I may get into the studio without drowning 🏊‍♀️

I am planning a go at silvered ivory shards. This is the only time I blow glass rather than wind it.Shards are great for bead decoration and I love that they are never the same.

Of course I may get distracted and play with copper. Or I could even do both.

Hoping everyone has a grown up play day planned 😉

Playing with "staging" today. I have collected so many props over the years.
Forgotten the origin of many of them but still it's nice to have them 🙏

Spotted some blue sky so out into the fresh air with a brew. Cue the wind and rain. 🍃🌧️🍃

Guess where I've been today ❤️

Art in the Pen - Art and Crafts fairs in Skipton, North Yorkshire Art in the Pen is a highy regarded and leading art an crafts event that showcases a wide range of mediums. Art in the Pen takes place each year at Skipton Auction Mart.

On the decking, in dull but fine weather.

This book is a thank you from my Sister. Not surprisingly it is about sisters.

Because I'm me I looked at the title and thought of jewellery 😁 So I'm hoping I can keep focused on the plot.🐦

Todays view, across the Bay at Morecambe. All the way to The Lakes. Not the clearest day but still magnificent ❤️

Morecambe is close to my "second home" and to be at the coast in half an hour is a true blessing 🙏
IMHO no other bay has a more spectacular backdrop.

I wouldn't disagree.

Arts and crafts give greater life satisfaction than work, survey suggests Researchers say such activities could be important tool in improving public health

Life unexpectedly imitating art !

Hoping the weather holds for my swim this afternoon 🧜‍♀️

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Ingleton Outdoor Swimming Pool Originally opened in 1934, Ingleton's outdoor pool was built with help from the local miners on stri

Beads are one of the earliest forms of decoration known to man and the history of beads goes back at least 100,000 years.

Breakfast in the garden is such a special treat.
Enjoying the stillness ahead of a busy day and feeling thankful🙏
Hoping to get some time at the torch today 🔥

show your tribe some love ❤️

Fine Silver Heart Earrings - Fiddlehead A beautiful Art Nouveau Style Fiddlehead design on little hearts in fine silver. Handcrafted in my garden studio, a co-ordinating pendant necklace can be made to order. The hearts are 12mm by 12 mm in size and are hung on sterling silver ear wires I us...

Yup I don't tan.

First stage done now drying ready for the kiln 🔥

My studio buddy. Jennie just likes to be close, wherever I am ❤️

Getting my photos organised.

Pendant to complement earrings or on its own.

Fine Silver Orthogonal Pendant Necklace- Heritage Lace A beautiful lace design pendant in fine silver. Handcrafted in my garden studio, co-ordinating earrings are also available. The pendant is 28mm in length and is hung on a sterling silver trace chain 16 or 18 inch choose at checkout. I use fine silver c...

Possibly the best glass photo I have ever taken. ❤️

Sterling Silver Creole Hoops with Lampwork Beads These simple sterling silver hoops are 16mm in diameter and accented by my own turquoise, teal or amethyst lampwork beads. My lampwork beads are made by me in my studio and are always kiln annealed to reduce stress in the glass and ensure durability.

My favourite glass colour dark teal. 🌊

Sterling Silver Creole Hoops with Teal Lampwork Beads These simple sterling silver hoops are 16mm in diameter and accented by my own teal lampwork beads. My lampwork beads are made by me in my studio and are always kiln annealed to reduce stress in the glass and add to their durability.

New today.

Fine Silver Orthogonal Drop Earrings - Heritage Lace A beautiful lace design in fine silver. Handcrafted in my garden studio, a co-ordinating pendant necklace is also available. The drops are 28mm in length and are hung on sterling silver ear wires I use fine silver clay (99.99% silver) to produce my sil...

Sometimes I just have to wait until they stop dancing.

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Little lampwork hoops today, more to come lots of colour.

Sterling Silver Creole Hoops with Turquoise Lampwork Beads These simple sterling silver hoops are 16mm in diameter and accented by my own turquoise lampwork beads. My lampwork beads are made by me in my studio and are always kiln annealed to reduce stress in the glass and add to their durability.