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Monday, 27 December 2010

Pick of the week - Envy

The glass in these cufflinks was fused, by myself in my small Yorkshire Studio.

Funky lime, green and grey retro style cufflinks by GaiseyMay

A stunning turquoise and lime green enamel on copper pendant with a star motif and a polished copper edge.

Turquoise Whizz-bang Enamel Pendant by paintboxcrafts

These unglazed beads have been finished in a lovely green stain giving a verdigris effect.

Green Porcelain Ceramic Tube Beads by csgbeads

The 'Marie Antoinette' necklace design was the first project of mine to appear in print in the US (Beadwork magazine, April 2007) and has since become one of my signature pieces.

Marie Verte Collar by nemeton

A pretty heart bead measuring 25mm from the top of the lobes to the bottom. Made on a base of a beautiful transparent teal white with a stylised swirled murrini heart on both sides

Tattered Love by pixiewillow

The title speaks for itself! Lovely stuffs, a showcase of the diverse and talented members of FHFteam 2010
Enjoy, Jolene x

Sunday, 28 November 2010

Pick of the week - Winter to Wear

A beautiful 25mm lampwork heart focal is the centre piece of this necklace

A VERY VINTAGE CHRISTMAS Lampwork and copper necklace by PixieWillow

Joke: A penguin walks into a bar. Goes up to the barman and says Have you seen my brother? The barman replies What does he look like?

Penguin big hole bead by HelenPetersBeads

Stunning shimmery sparkly focal bead made by me, decorated with an icy pattern, teamed with sparkly laser cut sterling silver beads and suspended from a sterling silver trace chain.

Ice Burst Pendant by chameleonsdesigns

Run, run as fast as you can....Actually this pair are quite happy to hang out whispering Christmas secrets in your ear!

Glass Gingerbread Men Stud Earrings on Sterling Silver by flyingcheesetoastie

A delicate pendant handwoven from seed beads and crystals, with a glass pearl at its heart.

Sparkle Pendant - Pink Champagne by nemeton

Winter Rose was created with my own lampwork bead, sterling silver findings, Swarovski crystal beads and freshwater white pearls.

Winter Rose - Sterling silver, glass and Swarovski crystal necklace by MyPrecious

Pop on the mulled wine, put out mince pies, it's official, Christmas is fast on it's way! Check out this beautifully crafted Chrismas jewellery created by some of the talented peeps in FHFteam 2010
Enjoy, Jolene x

Thursday, 25 February 2010

Pick of the Week - Monochrome Madness

There seems to be a veritable flurry of black and white beads this week. It's useful to be reminded how fantastic limiting your colour palatte can be!

Jo Bailey
caraj316.etsy.com

Featured this week are
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Graduated Black and white swirls by ARJewellery

Black and White Twistie bundle by FritNChips

Lampwork Bead Bracelet by IzzyBeads

White Tigers by JeannieGems

Spick and Span by pixiewillow

Thursday, 11 February 2010

Pick of the week - Be my Valentine...

As is appropriate for this time of year, Gifts for all. Hope this inspires you to do something amazing for your loved one!

Jo Bailey

caraj316.etsy.com

Featured this week are

Maples Gold Lampwork Bead Set by Pixie Willow
Rolling Chains Bracelet by jowalker68
Rainbow Rockpool Pendant by nemeton
Bright Yellow Cufflinks by DolmaricDesign
Starburst Allstars Murrini Mojo Box by FritNChips

Tuesday, 12 January 2010

Pick of the week - Nature's Blue

This weeks picks are all stunning blues and nature themes. Beautiful lampwork glass beads crafted in the flame by some of the talented artists of FHFteam

Enjoy, Jolene

Featured this week are

STORMY SEAS by Pixiewillow
Below 4000 feet by DolmairicDesign
Stormy Seas by Hollergrafik
TROPIC THUNDER by FinishingTouchJewels
Winter Skies lampwork focal by josephinewadman

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