Retro rewind!

Week 26: Cassette tapes

Cassette tape purse: My Pretty Shadow

Sterling silver studs: Narelle

Cassette badge set: Shelbyville

Cassette tape bib: Maisy Dee

Tape cushion pillow: Henrietta & Morty

Cassette tape necklace: Szeya

x Narelle

Sunday studio snaps:

Fresh cup of coffee!

Fresh pot of pickle.

* non toxic & environmentally friendly :)

Fresh batch of zodiac charms.

x Narelle

I wanna be a Cowboy!

Week 25: Cowboys

Raglan tee: Oh Deer Me

Cowboy invites: Little Muse

Cowboy & Indian quillow: Dragonfly Quillows

Yea ha pendant: Snickerdoodles

Art print: Monstar Creations

Cowboy apron: Bopper Craft

x Narelle

Put a bird on it!

Week 24: Birds

Bird tote: Stalley

Hand embroidered tissue cosy: Edward & Lilly

Wooden bird game: Mollydag Made

2012 Diary: Sugarbird

Bird art: Matou en Peluche

Fabric toy box: Miss Lilly

x Narelle

Trick or Treat!

Week 23: Halloween

Crow pinkeep: Nest in the Attic

Witch Glass tile: Little Red Strawberry

Halloween Fabric flag: Couture Crafts

Halloween Singlet: Eat My Feet

Felt bat toy: Plushka

2 skeletons: Athena's Emporium

x Narelle

Project Accessory!

Image source: Here

I have always loved the show 'Project Runway' and have watched all episodes from all the different countries.

It's creative, inspirational & gets me motivated to get back into my studio after each episode.

Project Runway even inspired a lot of jewellers to make a piece using the theme from that weeks show and then display what they made on their blogs. It keeps the design brain ticking.

I know I spent a lot of time wishing for a spin off version for jewellers & jewellery designers......... but I shall wish no more.

It's here!!!

Last night (in the US) Lifetime premiered their new show 'Project Accessory'

If you would like to see a sneak peak pop on over here: sneak peek

Designers

Image source: Here

If you would like to meet the designers, the judges, look at photo's or read the blog it's all available here: Project Accessory

I can't wait until it's available to watch here in Aus!

x (an excited) Narelle

Man's best friend!

Week 22: Dogs

Dog collar: The Crafty Possum

Fur freshener: Rocstar

Personalised place mat: Cheeky Blossom Designs

Carry Pouch: Cosmic Collars

Fleece blanket: Embroiderit

Dog Hoodie: Popple

x Narelle

Sunday studio snaps:

Filing a ring for a custom order.

My stamped earrings are one of my staple pieces. It feels like I always have some on the go!

x Narelle

Here kitty, kitty!

Week 21: Cats

Tote bag: Hello Penny

Pet bowler hat: Mel P Designs

Purse: Chloe and Viscount

Cat book: Son of Samorr

Cards & gift tags: A Bit Busy

Vintage paper brooches: The Little Orchid

x Narelle

Over the Rainbow.

Week 20: Rainbows

Hair clip holder: Squiggle and Stitch

Necklace: Fallen Angel Design

Crayons: Stitchville

Sock monkey: Three Kittens

Balloon ball cover: My Little Giraffe

Art print: Run Away Violet

x Narelle

Daddy Dearest!

Week 19: Father's Day

Plate: Redesigns

Coffee cuff: Pebble Lane Studio

Hero card: Sissy Sparrows

Hand towel: Lulu Handcrafts

Map coasters: Me2

Tiger Myrtle pen: Penpusher

Wishing all Father's out there a great Father's Day on Sunday.

And of course to my Hero, my Dad. I can't wait to spend the day with you.

x Narelle

Sunday studio snaps:

After being stuck in bed with a viral infection for over a week, I finally managed a few hours in my studio today.

Working on my 'Patterned' pendant line.

Bezel cup studs ready to be polished & then have hand-dyed resin poured into them.

x Narelle

Sunday studio snaps:

Scrap silver to be weighed, packaged & sent off to be refined.

Bluebird discs.

x Narelle

Sunday studio snaps:

I have been flat out in the studio lately.

Unfortunately due to the weather being sooooo cold,

I am finding the limited studio time very frustrating!

Looking forward to the warmer weather.

x Narelle

Rain, rain, go away!

Week 18: Winter rain

Rain water soy candle: Illumines-Scents

Mini notebox: Geritom71

Umbrella sisters print: Totally Innocent

Umbrella days badges 3pk: Badge Bliss

Rain, rain coin purse: Seventh Sphere

Raindrops earrings: Each To Own

x Narelle

Aloha!

Week 17: Hawaii

Duo cushions: Cooshonz

Flip flops beach towel: Embroidery by Melissa

Bangle: Rosie Posie Crafts

Hula girl bookmark: Denim Days

Hula cup: Elm Design

Boy/girls boardies: Surfiekids

x Narelle

Wedding Fever!

Week 16: Wedding

Wedding bouquet: Flowers By The Vase

Favour bags: Ben and Jess

Bridal veil: YJ Design

Bridal gown: KL Couture

Ring pillow: Natalie Briggs

Wedding cookies: Kate's Cookies

x Narelle

Sunday studio snaps:

A few images from my studio:

Working on a custom piece

Flower detail

Sawing base of a heart bezel

New pieces made from brass

Lately with the cost of silver skyrocketing so much, I have been playing around with copper & brass elements. Fun!

x Narelle

Jewels fit for a Princess!

As everyone knows, there was a Royal Wedding on yesterday!

I didn't set out to watch the entire event but ended up doing so because it was such a sweet wedding!

I, like everyone else, was mainly interested in seeing Catherine's gown, but I also had a bit of an obsession to see what sort of a wedding band she would wear with her gorgeous Engagement ring.

18-carat white gold ring with a 12-carat oval sapphire & 14 round diamonds

Her veil was held in place by a 1936 Cartier 'halo' tiara, which was lent to her by The Queen.

Her earrings were designed & made by London jeweller, Robinson Pelham. They are diamond-set oak leaves with a pear shaped diamond set drop & a pave set diamond acorn suspended in the centre.

The earrings were a wedding gift to the bride from her parents for her Wedding Day.

Their design was inspired by the Middleton family's new coat of arms, which include oak leaves & acorns.

The Wedding band was made by Wartski, a London family jewellery business founded in 1865, that have held Royal appointments as jeweller's to H.M the Queen & The Prince of Wales.

The plain slim gold band was made from a piece of Welsh gold, as is the tradition for Royal brides.

The gold has been in the family for many years & was given to Prince William by his grandmother, The Queen as a gift to mark his Wedding.

Prince William has chosen not to wear a Wedding ring.

Simple but stunning!

All the best to the beautiful couple.

x Narelle

Lest we forget.

Week 15: Honouring our Anzac's

Girl's cap: Swing Design

Party invites: Pivotal Xpression

Boy's cap: Cook You Some Noodles

Tot shoes: Saselven

Camouflage Shorts: The Bear & The Whale

Camouflage kaftan: Erin Hassall

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Australian &

New

Zealand

Army

Corps

They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them

Lest we forget

x Narelle

Happy Easter!

I hope everyone's day was fabulous!

x Narelle

Sunday studio snaps:

A few pics from my studio.

I know I've shown this guy in my blog before. He's my favourite tool & I couldn't live without him.

But since I've started making a lot of bangles lately I have found that unless they are 'large' in size they do not fit in my vibratory rumbler!

So for my Birthday, my parents & husband surprised me with this....

A Lortone tumbler - which bangles fit perfectly inside!

So now I have two favourite employees & they have become the best of friends & work very well along side each other!

x Narelle

Sunday studio snaps:

A couple of pics from my studio.

* Stamping on silver for a custom order.

* Sizing up a ring (on a messy bench!)

x Narelle