My Creative Space

I've been doing some more photography with a focus on necklaces.

Here is 'Poppies' - a long necklace that can be worn wrapped around the neck twice to form a double strand.

'Poppies' is made up of glass, resin and silver plated beads.
Some of the red beads are vintage beads which have been given a new lease of life and I'm happy they have found a new home alongside stunning green glass.

What is happening in your creative space this week?

My Creative Space - Working with Yellow

Selling handmade items online, means setting aside some time to do your photography.

I often spend the majority of my time making and playing with my supplies and before I know it, I've got a big stash of new earrings, necklaces and bracelets to photograph. They all require individual attention to try and get the photograph and lighting just right.

I made this yellow necklace a few weeks back and have been putting the finishing touches to my photos this week.

In terms of making this necklace, I had been staring at my yellow beads for weeks and knew I wanted to make something asymmetrical.

It started out as a long necklace with 2 accents of silver but developed into a double strand with a completely different look and focus. I often enjoy that type of creating the most - where ideas develop and flow without being too restricted.

My Creative Space - Working with Colour

There are times when my work table is full of different coloured beads and a necklace suddenly comes together from playing with colour. Here is 'Colour Splash' -

It has a drop pendant with 2 brass discs that are attached to a brass clasp (worn at the front of the necklace) and features gemstones, coral, glass and wooden beads in shades of green, yellow, brown and red.

I can see this necklace looking great with a long summer dress and sandals.
It is both earthy and vibrant!
The warm spring weather in Sydney today has me thinking of new clothes and accessories.

My Creative Space - New Earrings

Time in my creative space has been a bit tight this week. I've started a new necklace and finished this pair of earrings -

I've named them 'Blue Bonnets' and they feature sterling silver and navy blue semi-precious gemstones in the shape of teardrops. I'm itching to get some other creations started this week and I hope to return to my creative space tomorrow.

Backyard Blitz - Continues

Earlier this month I started 'backyard blitz' to minimise the amount of lawn I had to mow and to make a walk through garden with room for more plants!

Here is a progress shot - the paving stones are in and the mulching (lucerne) has started.

I've still got a lot more to do before I add some plants but its starting to take shape.
Our Sydney summers are hot so the layer of lucerne mulch will keep moisture in the soil and add nitrogen too.

Inspiration on a Monday

'He is happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds peace in his home'   

Johann von Goethe, 1749 - 1832
German writer 

Murphy Adventures - 'His' Park

We had a wonderful Sydney spring day yesterday and the local park was beckoning. I take Murphy out walking each day - it keeps us both fit but in Murphy's case he also has the opportunity to pursue his obsession with sniffing. Here he is checking out a tree in 'his' park and on the lookout for action.