jewelllery making for 2010

Jo_F

Just regualar seed beeds, you will need lots of them and for most of the forming part, I think it was around 28 guage wire, you need something thin enough to go through the beads, that can be manipulated, and doesnt form either a flimsy stem or one too thick

Giggles_Fairy

I have finally managed to find some time to make something new Still havent managed to make my challenge entry tho! eek! When is Vikki back from her holiday does anyone know?

Ive blogged my new makes if anyone wants to take a peek!

*Jellie*

It's lovely Giggles.
I hadn't thought of making bookmarks. With a family of bookworms that could be a good idea for Christmas pressies!

suze1984

*Jellie* wrote: »

It's lovely Giggles.
I hadn't thought of making bookmarks. With a family of bookworms that could be a good idea for Christmas pressies!

Glad its not just me whos started thinking about Christmas prezzies already lol ive decided the people who I normally buy for are getting a present and a hand made item from myself! Thats given me an idea too can make bookmarks for the men, my bf and dad both read a lot which is good.

I finally got round to making a few new bracelets last night so will get them on facebook asap :j

pointofnoreturn

Giggles_Fairy wrote: »

I have finally managed to find some time to make something new Still havent managed to make my challenge entry tho! eek! When is Vikki back from her holiday does anyone know?

Ive blogged my new makes if anyone wants to take a peek!

Lovely makes - have just followed your blog!!!!!:T

*Jellie*

Giggles- I can't find how to make that style of bookmark with google. Any pointers?

Giggles_Fairy

*Jellie* wrote: »

It's lovely Giggles.
I hadn't thought of making bookmarks. With a family of bookworms that could be a good idea for Christmas pressies!

thanks Jellie, they are a great gift idea I think!

Giggles_Fairy

pointofnoreturn wrote: »

Lovely makes - have just followed your blog!!!!!:T

oh thank you

Giggles_Fairy

*Jellie* wrote: »

Giggles- I can't find how to make that style of bookmark with google. Any pointers?

You buy the bookmark, mini are mini bookmarks, there are also some engraved ones which are slightly more expensive but look lovely, Im going to get some of these next time.

Then to do the Hello Kitty bookmark I attached a small section of chain to the bookmark using a jump ring. I then threaded each bead with a headpin and curled it at the end ot make a loop. I attached the beads to the chain at the samllest intervals possible (to make it nice and bulky) and then attached the charm on the last link of the chain usinga jump ring also. It is the same technique as making a bag charm except you attach to a bookmark instead of a bag charm clasp.


For the dolls dress bookmark I used an eyelet (i think thats the word? its basically a headpin with a loop already on one end) and attached the charm to this ready made loop. I then threaded on 3 beads and finished off wrapping the wire to form a loop. I then attached this loop to the ready made loop on another eyelet and threaded three more (smallser) beads onto this and wrapped the wire again to form a loop. Finally I attached to the bookmark using a jumpring!


I hope I have explained that ok, I think I may have made it sound mroe complicated than it actually is!

Crafty_JuJu

Hi everyone sorry not been around a lot lately All I've been doing over the last 2wks is clearing out the house for the new boiler....it seems to be never ending! Well I decided today that was it, I've had enough of it so I've decided to have a crafting day, I have finally got around to making my entry for the jewellery challange (2wks later!!) when my camera is charged I'll post pics & let you know (I'm wearing it now )

Giggles_Fairy wrote: »

You buy the bookmark, mini are mini bookmarks, there are also some engraved ones which are slightly more expensive but look lovely, Im going to get some of these next time.

Then to do the Hello Kitty bookmark I attached a small section of chain to the bookmark using a jump ring. I then threaded each bead with a headpin and curled it at the end ot make a loop. I attached the beads to the chain at the samllest intervals possible (to make it nice and bulky) and then attached the charm on the last link of the chain usinga jump ring also. It is the same technique as making a bag charm except you attach to a bookmark instead of a bag charm clasp.


For the dolls dress bookmark I used an eyelet (i think thats the word? its basically a headpin with a loop already on one end) and attached the charm to this ready made loop. I then threaded on 3 beads and finished off wrapping the wire to form a loop. I then attached this loop to the ready made loop on another eyelet and threaded three more (smallser) beads onto this and wrapped the wire again to form a loop. Finally I attached to the bookmark using a jumpring!


I hope I have explained that ok, I think I may have made it sound mroe complicated than it actually is!

All sounds good to me Thats what i do too. I love the Hello Kitty one you have made :T hope you don't mind me asking but where did you find those charms, there ace x

Hope everyone is well Hello to the Newbees :j I'm off to play, got so many ideas in my head & my goodies from ebay have all arrived xXx