In amongst all the madness that is currently my life, I have managed to actually make something – *gasp*!

I am currently packing up to move, and my husband Nick and I have bought a van. We’re going to convert it to a camper and go travelling around Oz for a while!

So, my posts here will be few and far between over the coming months

Anyways, more on that later; back to the shiny things.

I got a parcel of Cubic Zirconia beads the other day, and decided to go minimalist with them. Since I’m going to be travelling, I’d like to be able to have a versatile array of jewellery without too much bulk.

I decided to wrap the beads in a simple anti-tarnish silver to add a loop to the top so I can slip them on and off of  a chain – or even onto silver earrings in pairs!

Here are some that I’ve made…

I kinda like the thought of being able to wear just one, or a bunch of different gems and charms all at once!

Of course, you can slip pairs of gems onto earrings or earwires as well, just like this…

I made sure to make myself a pair of spiral earrings to take with me on my travels – I’ve somehow lost my original pair!

I got these from Artbeads – from their Cubic Zirconia beads section. I think my faves are the amethyst ones above.

Hope everyone’s Christmas prep is going well (in this house it’s all “Christmas, what’s that??”).

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I have been playing with shiny things again…

This time, the shiny things in question have been Swarovski crystals… and my have I made a few pretty things!

Firstly.. I showed you all my wedding jewellery in this post last week… but I forgot these! They are a dainty pair of earrings I have made for my matron of honour, best friend, and only bridesmaid. She loves purple and butterflies, so what better than purple Swarovski butterfly charms for some earrings?

I also made a number of pendants… the second and third ones have sold already! I haven’t yet listed this first one though…

I really love these unusual Swarovski Elements – the circle and the triangle – and there are a stack of other shapes, too – not to mention a wide variety of colours. I may have to get myself some more… what do you think?

You can find these Swarovski Crystals at Artbeads.com.

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Well, I’ve finally gotten around to deciding on and making all of the jewellery for my wedding!

It’s about three weeks to go now, and I’ve still got a few more bits and pieces of crafting to do – but it’s a relief to know the jewellery is under control.

So, here it is!

My bracelet – I made this earlier this year…

My necklace and earrings – the focal points of these are some gorgeous Swarovski crystals, which I got from Artbeads.com (I’ve got a whole lot of other Swarovski stuff to show you all soon!)

The necklace and earrings are a matching colour of crystal – and in my usual simple style. I’m not a fancy girl… but I think these will really go well with my dress. You’ll have to be the judge in a few weeks time when I can post wedding photos!

So – what do you think?

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