Trolley Derby time!

Been busy with custom orders lately, researching and making them :)

This weekend we have friends coming to stay, and on Saturday is the annual Trolley Derby down Crooked Road - can't wait! Not strictly for the kids, this derby...and lots of fun!

Here's some footage from last year's derby...!

Inspiration Station now launched!

You might remember back in July, I introduced you to my friend Karley, a collage artist from Wellington, NZ.

Karley's just launched her brand new website, showcasing her fantastic work, which includes not only collage pieces but also cross-stitch and poetry (yep, she's one talented bunny!).

Click on the pic below (one of Karley's gorgeous collages) to go right over to her site, "Inspiration Station" to have a peek :)

And don't forget to leave her a comment and let her know if you like what you see! Us artistes are always happy to hear from folk who admire our work!

~A

Giggle time!

This vid was posted on Jim Beaver's Facebook page and it just cracked me up! (Jim Beaver plays Bobby on "Supernatural" if you didn't know that...not that's it's important...just thought you might want to know LOL!).

I CANNOT watch this vid without laughing, so beware if you're watching this with others around...and enjoy!



~A

New stuff

I finally found time this week to not only create some new jewellery, but to upload it onto the website :) Been doing a few alterations, custom orders and the like this week, so it was abit hectic, but once the creativity flowed, it was fun to experiment :)

Here's a sample of the new pieces on the website (just click the pics to take you straight to their page on the website):

And this is my "Year of Jewellery" themed piece ("curves"):

~A

For Aisling...

A week ago today, 2 year old Aisling Symes disappeared from her grandparents property, while her mother's back was momentarily turned. New Zealand has been praying and hoping for her safe return ever since. Aisling's story and that of her heartbroken family has gripped our nation.

Tonight, baby Aisling's body was found in a drain on an adjoining property.

Our hearts go out to her family...may she rest in peace.

I know that, in our house tonight, our kids have had extra hugs and kisses. We feel so grateful to have them here with us and send our love and prayers to the Symes family, tonight and always.

Rest in peace, wee angel.

Please leave a message of support for Aisling's family here if you feel so inclined (the Facebook page monitored by her family).

Go hug your loved ones tonight, ok?

~A

More Vids and Some Jewellery (at long last..!)

Managed to get some updating of the website done last night, so click here to see the new stuff :)

Also, thought I'd share with you a few things I've made as gifts recently. I did finish 2 bracelets I've been working on today, so hope to get them up on the site in next week's batch of new goodies - keep an eye out!

I made this for Lisa, as a thank you for her. She's a huge "Supernatural" fan, so I gathered brass charms that have links to "Supernatural" and mixed them with blue and black glass and crystal beads (her fave colours):


I also made this necklace for my cousin, who has very classic, yet contemporary, taste in jewellery. I used a black oval wooden bead and hammered some 18g silver wire to bed around it to create this very modern looking pendant:

AND I finally found time to finish off my latest vid for my "Tides of Change" story :) I have to say, it's my favourite so far...and it took the longest to make, downloading the clips I needed online was extremely time-consuming...! I used Delta Goodrem's song "Be Strong" for this one, as I think it accurately portrays what Jack's going through right now in the story. Enjoy!

Find more videos like this on BAM Vid Vault

And now I'm off to look for some inspiration for our Year of Jewellery theme for this month - "curves"...I've found a heap of stuff I want to try out, so don't be suprised if the new stuff on the website this month looks pretty curvy...LOL!

~A

Tides of Change

Well, I've been extraordinarily slack with my jewellery-making and crafting in general these past few months. Mainly because I've discovered two new passions: writing (fiction) and vidding! (I know, I know...what next eh?!).

I think I've mentioned before how Lisa (aka: WonderWoman!) has been fantastic with motivating me and providing me with endless support and feedback regarding my story. Well, she's also provided me with another outlet for my creative muse - vidding :)

I made this vid yesterday to show a trailer, of sorts, for the story I've been writing. It wasn't quite right, so I tu-tu'ed with it today and now I'm finally happy enough to put it on my blog (thanks Lisa, for pointing out the wee problem I had before...LOL!). Sometimes you just can't see the forest for the trees...!

This is the third vid I've made for "Tides of Change" and I must say, I think it's my favourite so far :) But it's not over yet...as the story progresses, I'm sure I'll want to vid it again...how can I not? Not only is it brilliant for the muse, but it's so much fun!

Anyway, hope you enjoy it...sorry for lack of jewellery lately - I'll get there, I promise! Just have to get this out of my system first :)


Find more videos like this on BAM Vid Vault

Oh - and thanks to Lisa's hubby Phill too, for the title...I honestly am crap with titles, and was so excited when he suggested "Tides of Change". So, Phill...mwah!! Thanks dude!

~A