Partner for Bead Soup Blog Party

I got PARTNER !!!!   Thank you Lori  :-)

So after waiting some days and checked impatient daily my email, finally I got my Partner for Bead Party. YAY !!!
Her name is Anja. Talented lady who lives in Germany. Oh don't you think it is great?  Jewelry-friends in Germany...  to talk some 'Bead-Talk' or someday to meet ...........

Look at Anja's pretty necklace !!!

Now I am curious and can't wait to open my box from her. But before, I need to find some pretties for her too.

See you soon and be nice !!!

If Damselfies fly to Bollywood :o)

I decided to push my mojo a bit. Erin from http://earrings-everyday.blogspot.co.uk/ creates new monthly challenge. It calls We're All Ears Inspiraton !!!

First Friday of the Month she will share an inspiration. February is Damselfies Inspiration.


We should make earring based from that and post it on our blog on third Friday of the month. 2 weeks work time :-) Then post it on Erin's blog, where another pieces shown also. Fabulous artist and creative pieces.   More about it please read http://earrings-everyday.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/were-all-ears-february-winners.html

Here is mine. Peridot Swarovski and silver wire. Wire wrapping of course!

Honesty as I saw the inspiration picture, my mind got stuck to such elegant rich and bling earrings. I don't know why... maybe the happy colour of those damselfies? Or ugly weather of winter? I would prefer to dance ala Bollywood, wear a fantastic gala gown and enjoy warm weather !!!!

Now, take deep breath...let's party begin !

xoxoxoxo
Dian

8th Bead Soup Blog Party

YAY !!! Who want to join? 

I did the same 2 years ago and it was soooooooooo much fun !!!  Lori Anderson with her famous 'Bead Soup Blog Party'. Take a chance to push your imagination for beads and get in touch with others .... in the same time !!!

Only ONE DAY ONLY to SIGN UP !!!  Feb 9th !!

Go to http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.de/ for more info. 

Happy dance and hope to meet you on 8th Bead Soup Blog Party :-) xoxoxoxoxoxo

I learn crochet.

It began as my son, William, got beginner crochet in craft lesson in the school. He is at 4th grade primary school. Last monday, he showed me the chain stitch. 20cm long.... and 1,30m in 4 days !!!! He loves crochet :-)  and I don't know anything about crochet :-(
So I arranged a small workshop with a friend, who is doing crochet for more than 15 years. William and I went to her on Saturday and learned our corporated crochet. Took about 3 hours (beside laugh and funny things) and we are ending with half woll hat / beanie. It was really Fun!!!! William is totally happy, me too.

The 2 colors belongs to William. The blue one is mine. They use difference yarn.. mine is thicker than William's.

 This white flower is my next adventure. It looks terrible. Need more days and time ;-)

If our wool hat ready, I promise to show you. But I don't know... when!

xoxoxoxoxo Dian

Coral Earring ready for sale ;-)

Here is the link https://www.etsy.com/listing/174483052/coral-with-keshi-and-natural-cream?

Have wonderful weekend !!!!

xoxoxoxo Dian

New Year - New Spirit

wow wow... only 2 days until the end of 2013. Time flies!

What did I think of 2013? 2013 was busy year, everyday full up with family things and work. Nothing bad with it, love my kids and husband too much :-)  Office work is important too, so 2013 was great !

And what do I think for 2014? More relaxing days, more money, more fun at work, and more more more good things to come. Ammeeenn ;-)
I will trying to make some jewelry too. Maybe to filling my shop (which is nothing inside) or just to be happy playing with beads-wire-clay-etc. In fact, Xmas days brought me good time for wiring again. I made bracelet and ring. Here they are:

Bracelet with miscellanous beads. Wrapped them with 20ga silver platted wire. So much fun !!!

Small ring with wood bead. Maybe bought from Indonesia, not sure. It is pretty and unique.

Now dear friends, I wish you a HAPPY 2014 !!!!  I hope your new year is filled with joyful learning, abundant opportunity and pleasure in all you do. Look forward to seeing you again in 2014. Stay safe and creative. May 2014 be your best year yet !!!!!!

xoxoxoxoxo Dian

New Druzy Necklace

As mom with 3 kids and halfday job, always hard to get time for playing with jewelry. It was beginning of March as I started this copper clay pendant. Prepare the base, leaves, tiny balls. Some days gone ... sticking them nicely with thick paste. Another days .... refining and smoothing. Today, 23rd March, finally I finished it ! Happy dance ;-)

Stone bezel is copper wire.

The back view. Not so good, I know. Forgive me ..