Angels and Heroes Jewellery

The Queen of Random ♥ Fully Loaded Vintage Button Bracelet

2012-01-18T10:30:00.002Z

I love the colours in this upcycled bracelet which has the most gorgeous earthy tones plus a hint of spicy orange! This fully loaded bracelet has been created using a fabulous selection of thrifted vintage buttons and is sure to give a different look each time its worn. Guaranteed to have you twisting and turning it all day - unique, fun, and very tactile! Will take you from day to night, wear casual with jeans and t-shirt or dress up for a night on the town, a bargain at only £8.00 + Free UK postage ♥

New Year, New Jewellery ♥ Stretch Button Rings ♥ Button Pendants ♥ Button Bracelets

2012-01-16T11:38:00.007Z

Oh I've had such a busy start to the year with one thing or another that needed sorting before I could finally settle down to making new jewellery in my workshop then it was full steam ahead.
First to come out of my little workshop were a whole selection of Sweetpea button rings (below) which are my newest crazy passion and as the rings are stretch they are so easy to wear.
Unstretched each ring is sized at a UK N but will stretch comfortably up to a UK size S and make ideal gifts if you don't know ring sizes as sure to fit a finger! Super dooper cute and so affordable at just £5.00 each plus free UK postage and will arrive beautifully presented. Of course those that know me know I have to have my colour fix and make them in a whole array of fabulous colours too so plenty of choice in my online store www.angelsandheroesjewellery.appee.com

Above: Just a few of the many stretch Sweetpea button rings available...

Next to come out of my workshop are these long pendant necklaces made with gorgeous glossy buttons, great for adding a bit of colour to an outfit...

Above: Three pendant button necklaces. More in the online store...

then I couldn't resist making this fully loaded tangy coloured stretch bracelet made with a wonderful selection of colourful vintage buttons ♥

Above: Fully loaded vintage button stretch bracelet.

2011-12-19T10:17:00.001Z

Well the tree is up and twinkling, gifts are wrapped and the chocolates have already been delved into, well it is (almost) Christmas.

I'm looking forward to starting 2012 with all the new projects I have in mind and I'm sure over the festive holiday I'll be happily beading away a few hours too making new jewellery. I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

Have fun ♥

Bonkers About Buttons ♥ How My Button Madness Started

2011-11-28T10:13:00.172Z

When my newest supply of buttons arrived recently they had been in the door for no more then five seconds before I ripped opened the box to delve through them excitedly deciding on colours to make new jewellery with.

My button stash is already in the thousands but the excitement of getting new ones never leaves me, now you may well think that I have always been bonkers about buttons but one thing you will never hear me say is that " I used to spend hours sorting through Grandmas button box" like I hear a lot of people say...no, for me my button madness came about quite by accident, after all buttons to me were purely for holding clothing together, beads were my thing, but one day I was sorting through some new items of clothing that I had brought and alongside the labels were spare buttons which I carefully removed and 'stacked' together to put to one side ready to store away, once my new items had been sorted I turned to pick up the buttons and whoa! I just loved the way the colours worked together and how fabulous they looked stacked and that was the start of my obsession with buttons.
My button jewellery is inspired by colour, shape and feel of the buttons - I love tactile jewellery - and as there are just so many wonderful buttons out there still to be discovered I'm sure my love of buttons will always be an obsession I'm happy to keep ♥

Here are more new button bracelets just added to my webshop... http://angelsandheroesjewellery.appee.com/

Words To Inspire - Stackable Stretch Multi Cord Word Bracelets

2011-11-21T12:14:00.004Z

I've been a busy bee lately making a whole range of these word bracelets and all in a rainbow of colours - well I had to get my colour fix from somewhere ♥

These multi cord stretch bracelets are so easy to wear and look great worn on their own but look even better when they are stacked with another - and best of all they are affordable and make great gifts at just £6 each.

To wear just pull on over the wrist and push up the silver bead at the back to hold in place.
See them all in my webshop www.angelsandheroesjewellery.appee.com

As Cute As A Button! New Button Jewellery - Necklaces And Bracelets

2011-11-14T11:52:00.000Z

It didn't take me long to delve back into my button box again and
I just loved making a whole new range of button jewellery, lots of new necklaces and bracelets and all in a whole array of gorgeous juicy colours ♥

See these (and more..)on my webshop
www.angelsandheroesjewellery.appee.com

Sweet Little Miracles...Miracle Bead Bangles and Bracelets

2011-11-07T12:26:00.000Z

I was thrilled to get my hands on these gorgeous Miracle beads as the shimmer to them is quite incredible. The reason these beads have the grand name of being called Miracle beads is not because wearing these beads will create Miracles for you (oh if only...) but because the beads have a look of a bead within a bead as each is coated in multiple layers of vibrant lacquer and as light passes through the layers of lacquer and reflected back again a glowing illusion of shimmery ‘miraculous’ depth radiates giving these beads a fabulous effect. Shame my photographic skills don't give the beads the justice they deserve but in real life these beads are beautiful and I had so much fun creating bangles and bracelets with them.
More colours and styles in my webshop ♥

Zing Up An Outfit! - Coil Wrap Around Bead Bracelets

2011-11-02T08:30:00.002Z

It's been a while since I made my coil wrap bracelets but I suddenly had the urge to make them again hence these three designs below.
These memory wire bracelets are so easy to wear, just coil them around the wrist several times for a casual, colourful layered look to add a bit of zing to an outfit.

More details and pictures on my webstore ♥
www.angelsandheroesjewellery.appee.com

Sunshine On A Cloudy Day... Frosted Bead Stretch Bracelets

2011-10-31T09:27:00.002Z

It may have been dull and cloudy outside when I made these chunky resin bead bracelets but it certainly felt like the sun was shining in my little workshop with all the gorgeous tangy coloured frosted round and cube beads and buttons I was using. These bracelets are so easy to wear, just pull over the wrist and your good to go ♥

More colours and styles available in my webshop.

New! Multi Coloured Cord Wrapped Bangles, Wrap Around Charm Bracelets and Adjustable Friendship Style Bracelets too!

2011-10-24T11:43:00.003+01:00

What a wonderful colourful week I've had ♥

I've so enjoyed working with this fabulous multi coloured cord which has the most wonderful colour changing shimmery sheen to it so of course I couldn't resist making a whole lot of yummy coloured jewellery in different styles - cord wrapped bangles, long braided wrap-around charm bracelets and adjustable friendship style heart tag bracelets too, and all in lots of different colours.

More colours in my webstore ♥

Obsessed With Colour Like Me?...Yay for COLOURlovers Website!

2011-10-19T12:27:00.000+01:00

Wow. I'm in Colour Heaven.
For someone who is absolutely obsessed with colour imagine my squeals of delight when I stumbled across a fab website called COLOURlovers.
www.colourlovers.com is an international creative community website that helps people discover their inner designer - and get a daily colour fix too yay! and of course I just had to share with all you colour lovers out there too!

This amazing website lets you create and share colours, palettes and patterns and has a whole community of shared colour inspiration as well as the most fab and easy to use design tools which help make the creative process as simple as possible.

This website is so worth a visit if your a colour addict like me.
Hope to see your there too.

Enjoy ♥

New This Week! - Adjustable Easy To Wear Cord Bracelets - Lots Of Colours ♥

2011-10-17T12:32:00.009+01:00

New for this week are these adjustable cord and bead bracelets. Each has a fab satin sheen to the braided cord which complements the bead on each. The bracelet is adjusted by sliding the small silver bead on the back of the bracelet to open and close and comes complete with my signature tag to complete the look. Simple and easy to wear and presented in a black gift box.

Lots more colours in my webstore to choose from.

New This Week! - Colour Me Happy Stretch Double Wrap Bracelets ♥

2011-10-10T12:18:00.004+01:00

Yay! The sun is still shining here. Hope it's sunny where you are.
Last week I managed to satisfy my much needed colour fix by making these Colour Me Happy Stretch Double Wrap Bracelets. Each bracelet has a mix of gold and silver beads and charms and will stretch over the wrist twice for a cute and colourful layered look ♥ More details and pictures on my webstore.

Below: Hot Pink double wrap bracelet

Below: Blue and Pink double wrap bracelet

Below: Green double wrap bracelet

Below: Yellow double wrap bracelet

Below: Lilac double wrap bracelet

Below: Baby Blue double wrap bracelet

Below: Baby Pink double wrap bracelet

below: Brown double wrap bracelet

Below: Black double wrap bracelet

New This Week! - Angels and Heroes Button Bracelets and Bangles

2011-10-03T12:55:00.015+01:00

Hello Sun!
Wow, a heatwave in October how good is that. Just when we all thought it was time to hang up our sandals here in the UK we get another chance to wear them!
Shine on please Mr Sun for just a little while longer, all this sunny brightness has energised and inspired me to create a whole selection of stretch bracelets and bangles in lots of yummy colours ♥
Here are just a few - lots more on my website.

Below: a whole bunch of Sweetpea button bracelets, can be worn on their own or stacked for the layered look...

Below: Mini Big Fun Bangles, a little less chunky then the Big Fun Bangles but equally as nice and can be stacked with another or worn on their own.

Angels and Heroes Big Fun Button Bangles....Even More Colours ♥

2011-09-28T08:20:00.004+01:00

As you can probably tell I just love making these. Here are a few more of the Big Fun stacked button bangles seen here in all their glossy gorgeousness...

Below: Big Fun, 'Green Goddess Button Bangle

Below: Big Fun, 'Bubblegum' Button Bangle

Below: Big Fun, 'Hessian' Button Bangle

Below: Big Fun, 'Lipstick' Button Bangle

Below: Big Fun, 'Diva' Button Bangle

Angels and Heroes Big Fun Button Bangles ♥ Plus... My New Fresh Look Blog and Online Store!

2011-09-26T14:13:00.030+01:00

So what's new this week?... well for starters a brand new fresh look for my blog and online store to kick start the new season - Woohoo! plus a whole colourful selection of chunky Big Fun stretch bangles all made with heaps of love and a fabulous mix of juicy coloured stacked buttons and my signature tags.
Very tactile and easy to wear ♥

Below: Big Fun, 'Moody Blues' Button Bangle

Below: Big Fun, 'Love Nature' Button Bangle

Below: Big Fun, 'Be Happy' Button Bangle

Below: Big Fun, 'Very Berry' Button Bangle

Below: Big Fun, 'Hint of Pink' Button Bangle

Below: Big Fun, 'Mellow Yellow' Button Bangle

Below: Big Fun, 'Big Baby' Button Bangle

Below: Big Fun, 'Love Purple' Button Bangle

Below: Big Fun, 'Be Calm' Button Bangle

Angels and Heroes Big Love Button Bracelet in Spicy Autumnal Colours

2011-09-21T08:02:00.000+01:00

Another Angels and Heroes Big Love button bracelet this time fully loaded with a whole selection of gorgeous rich spicy buttons - lush deep reds, greens, browns and neutral Autumnal shades. Bracelet is stretch so very easy to wear, just pull over the wrist to add a bit a chunky spicy colour to glam up your wardrobe : )

When is a bracelet not a bracelet? When its a necklace too! Yay!

2011-09-15T16:29:00.000+01:00

The great thing about wrap around stretch bracelets is if they are made long enough they also double as a necklace too. Hooray!
I'm all for versatile jewellery and if its easy to wear even better. No need for clasps on these, just wrap around your wrist three times for a fab layered look, or stretch over your head and your good to go. Length is 22 inches.

Below: Beautiful marbled turquoise coloured glass beads with a gorgeous cluster of beads, butterfly and flowers and an exclusive Angels and Heroes Jewellery engraved charm and heart tag.

Below: Glossy peachy pink coloured glass beads with a fab cluster of beads, flowers and charms and an exclusive Angels and Heroes Jewellery engraved charm and heart tag.

Below: Lovely frosted slate grey beads alongside clear glass beads with splashes of black plus a gorgeous cluster of juicy looking beads,charms and an exclusive Angels and Heroes Jewellery engraved charm and heart tag make up this gorgeous combined bracelet and necklace.

Fully Loaded Button Charm Bracelet and Necklace ♥

2011-09-14T08:44:00.002+01:00

Wrap around button charm bracelet with matching necklace, both fully loaded with a whole array of fabulous juicy buttons and beads and an exclusive Angels and Heroes Jewellery engraved charm and heart tag.

Both the bracelet and necklace are silver plated and have a hook clasp for easy closure. Necklace length is approximately 24 inches. The bracelet wraps around the wrist approximately twice - or more if you have tiny wrists.

Below: Wrap around button bracelet...

Below: Matching button necklace...

Angels and Heroes Jewellery - Cluster Charm Stretch Bracelets

2011-09-13T12:57:00.001+01:00

Easy to wear stretch bracelets all with clusters of fabulous glass and acrylic charms and each with an exclusive Angels and Heroes Jewellery word charm and heart tag engraved with my initials.

More to follow soon...♥

Shades of Autumn - Long Cluster Necklace and Matching Bracelet Set

2011-09-12T09:23:00.002+01:00

Well a new season must be well and truly here as I find myself dreaming of gorgeous Autumnal colours and as much as I love Spring and Summer I still feel the excitement when we enter a new season and a whole spectrum of colours emerge to play with. Oh I do love our seasons. I wonder though if I will still be saying that as we all make our way through ice, snow, wind and rain as we go about our daily lives. I guess not ; )

Anyway this week found me making lots of new jewellery - pictures will follow as soon as time allows - but first to show is this long necklace with a pendant of cluster glass and resin beads and matching stretch bracelet in gorgeous rich shades of mulberry and cranberry colours.

Below: Glass and resin cluster bead necklace and bracelet set in fabulous rich mulberry and cranberry shades.

Wire Wrapped Cluster Jewellery

2011-09-06T09:27:00.002+01:00

Oh has summer gone?
I was just getting into it and now it feels like we've been hurtled at full speed straight into Autumn...Oh well, I suppose I can now spend lots of time tucked blissfully away making lots of jewellery without feeling guilty that I'm not out there enjoying the sun.

Just lately I've been wrapped up (literally) making a whole load of cluster wire wrapped jewellery, lots of rings and bangles and all with the cutest of glass beads, pearls and hearts. Of course I had to make them in every colour too as it was just way too hard for a colour addict like me to resist. I'm just loving the contrast of the gold against colour at the moment too ♥
Hope you like : )

BIG L♥VE Button Bracelets

2011-08-22T11:43:00.002+01:00

Wow, it's nearly the end of August, how the heck did that happen?

I've been such a busy bee lately that I've been off-air for a while buried away in my little space making lots of new pieces. My well known button obsession was replaced for a while with making other items but my button stash caught my eye once again and these three yummy 'Big Love' button bracelets were born!

The bracelets consist of a HUGE amount of fabulous buttons all in different sizes, shapes etc and are so fun and easy to wear as the bracelets are stretch so they slip on and off over the wrist beautifully.

Below: Big Love Button Bracelet with a selection of gorgeous black, white cream and earth tone buttons and a selection of fabulous David Christensen designer cane beads.

Below: Big Love Button Bracelet in the juiciest of fabulous colours and comes with the most adorable selection of silver charms, including angels and hearts and more...

Below: Big Love Button Bracelet in beautiful shades of pinks and reds with 3 gorgeous chunky silver heart beads and a pink butterfly charm

Angels and Heroes Hand Made Wire Wrap Rings ♥

2011-07-26T08:10:00.000+01:00

Oh I've finally landed back down to earth to update my blog as I've been lost (once again) on planet Jayne happy in my own little creative space this time making these wire wrapped rings in all shapes, sizes and colours. I just love making these rings as there is something quite therapeutic about wire wrapping and I'm all for a bit of relaxing therapy!

Here are just a few of the many rings I've made...♥

Personalised Double Glass Pebble Pendants ♥

2011-06-28T08:26:00.009+01:00

When all goes quiet with my blog you can be sure I'm tucked away in my little workshop once again lost deep in another obsession... this time making these cute little double clear glass pebble pendants! The little 20mm pendants are made by a process of joining together two magnifying clear glass pebbles with small images in between and the great thing about these is I can personalise them in anyway!

To make them into pendants I wire wrap them with silver plated wire and make a bail large enough to fit a variety of different size chains, cords, ribbons etc - they even look great hanging from a keyring! The pendants are a joy to make and very addictive but one heck of a nightmare to photograph! for a start the little blighters won't 'pose' for the camera and keep falling over...then the light just bounces straight back off them so its hard to get them to look clear, grrr - you see my passion is making jewellery but now I also need to become a good photographer too, I guess that's just all part of the package when making jewellery to sell : )

Do any of you lovely jewellery makers out there have the same problem with light reflecting off jewellery when taking your photos? I'd love to know if you have any tips that you'd like to share with a novice like me.

Anyway enough of my ramblings, here are just a few of the results of my latest obsession that have just been added to my webshop ♥
Hope you like.

What's on my desk this week... Bubble pendants and rings, hand stamped discs and fabric button jewellery to name but a few

2011-06-13T12:59:00.008+01:00

Oh I'm so glad to be back making my jewellery now my neck is fully rested and back to normal so once again I have a million and one projects on the the go and making all sorts! The picture below shows my little work hub full of bright and shiny new creations - it may look like a disorganised mess but it is in fact organised chaos...

I couldn't wait to get my metal stamps out again as it's been a while since I've been let loose with a hammer so I managed to disturb the peace by hand stamping lots of discs with words and turning them into cute necklaces...

then it was full steam ahead and onto making these cute little bubble wire wrapped pendants, each has an encapsulated word reading 'love', 'joy', 'smile', 'wish' and 'fun'. I'm so loving making these at the moment so I'll be making loads more but I have to say photographing them is a complete nightmare as they reflect the light so much and my photographic skills are limited to say the least.

...then of course I couldn't resist making some cute bubble rings too!

I've also made heaps of jewellery with these cute ditsy mixed print fabric buttons, lots of bracelets, rings, double sided pendant necklaces and sweet little bobby pins for the young - or the young at heart ♥ after all, why should the youngsters have all the cuteness...

I guess now I just need to get organised and get them all added to my web shop : )

Beaded Cuff Bracelet ♥

2011-06-06T09:39:00.001+01:00

Oh dear, last week wasn't quite how I had planned it as I couldn't spend much time making my jewellery as I've been bothered with a stiff neck - nothing serious, probably just the after effects of sitting in a draft because of the warmer weather we'd been having but it was enough to stop me from playing for hours making my jewellery and that certainly wasn't in my plan...so I'm trying to be sensible and rest it and sketching a few ideas instead that pop into my head ready for when I'm back running on all cylinders...ha!
One item I did manage to make though was this embellished cuff bracelet although it probably took me twice as long as it should have, still, sewing all the beads on was quite relaxing and therapeutic!

Hope all is well with you : )

Below: Covered cuff bracelet embellished with hand stitched faux pearls, glass, resin and iridescent beads, flowers, handmade polymer clay daisy and lots of butterflies and bees ♥

My Felt Jewellery Creations ♥

2011-05-23T10:52:00.004+01:00

My new obsession : )

Oh I've had so much fun playing around with the felted balls and squares that I mentioned having last week and over the last few days I've made a whole range of felt jewellery with them.

First of all I couldn't wait to get creating with the felted balls and started off by making these cute little silver plated adjustable rings in a whole load of gorgeous scrummy colours. I cut the balls in half so they sit nice and flush in the bezel cup of the ring...

then I made lots of matching earrings...

and a red felted necklace...

plus a long felted bead necklace...

...then I sat and stared in wonder at the felt squares and thought hmmm, what the heck am I to make with those!?!... with a bit of fiddling and playing around and a little while later these fabulous furry beads were born!
I am really pleased at how these turned out as they are simply scraps of different coloured flat felt all stacked together, findings were then attached and then the fun started as it was time to whip them into some form of shape so out came the scissors and I trimmed them... and trimmed them even more until I achieved the shape I wanted. The felt edges magically fluffs up and the colours merge and blend together so beautifully that it's quite hard to believe that they were only just scraps of square felt pieces a few moments before.
If anyone is interested I will be happy to make a tutorial. Let me know : )

Another of my stacked felt creation, this time made into a chunky pendant in gorgeous rich jewel colours and made into a long necklace.
Very tactile.

I've made these in so many different colours and sizes. All will be in my shop soon ♥

Oh Excitable Me....Felt Squares And Beads

2011-05-18T14:41:00.001+01:00

OMG!...how excited am I to have this gorgeous colourful stack of felt squares and beads in my possession, although I do have to admit that I haven't actually got a clue what I'm going to do with either of them yet as I just felt (no pun intended) compelled to have them as I'm mad about the texture and colours so I'm sure I'm going to have so much fun playing around and thinking of different ways to use them! I really love contrast between fabric and metal so I just need to get my thinking cap on and see where it all takes me...

Watch this space : )

Springtime Cluster Necklaces

2011-05-16T12:28:00.003+01:00

Well I certainly had my much needed fix of colour this week as I've been busily absorbed in making these juicy coloured beaded cluster necklaces which seems to be my new happy obsession... only trouble is all that twiddling with wire and head pins have not done my poor fingers any favours as they are tender, ouch! so I've had to ban myself from creating anything for a day (yes a whole day!) to rest them, which I suppose is quite good really as it has given me a chance to update my blog and add lots of newly made goodies to my webshop.

Anyway, here are a just a few of the pieces I've just added to my shop, hope you like...

New Week - New Jewellery

2011-04-18T13:02:00.000+01:00

Monday again, now where on earth did that weekend go?

I've been busy again adding lots more new items to my shop and in between I've made lots more jewellery - these colourful stacked button and leather necklaces which come in lots of gorgeous juicy colours, then somehow I amazingly managed to tear myself away from my button box for a while to make these faux suede plaited wrap around charm bracelets.

Yay! Angels and Heroes online shop is open once again!

2011-04-11T16:11:00.006+01:00

I've been busy busy busy stocking up my shop with lots of new goodies and in between I've been making lots of new jewellery...
Phew! time to have a little rest I think...

Button Cuff Tutorial - My First Ever Tutorial - Easy Peasy To Make!

2011-03-30T09:05:00.038+01:00

Oh I've been busy lost on button planet again this week and have been playing around with making some button cuff bracelets which this time involved some sewing, now usually sewing and my jewellery designs don't normally go together, in fact my knowledge of sewing consists basically on how to sew a button onto clothing, which in this case is a very handy skill to have as that's exactly what I did...well, okay, I didn't exactly sew lots of buttons onto clothes like a pearly queen gone mad, but I did sew lots of buttons onto elastic to make this cute button cuff bracelet...

Now for those of you who don't have an aversion to buttons and may like to have a go yourself at making one (see, I'm a true button addict who obviously won't be happy till your all hooked on buttons like me...)here is my very first tutorial to show you how I made mine. Now don't you dare not have a go...I promise you will never look at a button the same way again - and hopefully that will be in a good way ; )

Below: Step 1 - Select a whole load of yummy looking buttons in a colour choice you love.
You will also need for this project:
- wide elastic mine was 25mm wide, elastic can be whatever colour you choose and it should fit comfortably around your wrist 2 and a half times
- needle
- thread
- scissors

Below: Step 2 - Cut the elastic in half and put aside the other piece for later. NOTE: you will be only be using one half of the elastic for now - I will explain in a bit :)
then find the centre of the elastic and stitch your first button on, I like to stack my buttons but it's up to you... I thought it was best to use my larger buttons to get started and then use the smaller buttons as 'fillers' for the gaps.

Below: Step 3 - Keep going, sew on more and more buttons until the elastic is completely filled, we are going for button overload here - then just before you reach both ends of the elastic try a test fit around your wrist to make sure the cuff isn't going to be too big for you, trim ends now if necessary but bear in mind that you won't want it too tight as you will need to stretch it over your hand to fit it on once finished, looser is better in my opinion...also whilst your checking for size on your wrist, check if there are any wide gaps where another button should fill, now is your chance to fill any gaps. It doesn't take as long as you'd think sewing on all the buttons, okay, threading the needle can drive you batty but hey you can't have it all...

Below: - This picture shows the reverse side of the elastic, not a pretty sight! but hey, this is where the second unused piece of elastic comes in handy in a bit...

Below: This picture shows the elastic filling up nicely with buttons of all sizes, make sure some buttons are stitched close to the top and bottom edge of the elastic too, the look we are trying to achieve here is to not see any elastic, unless you like seeing elastic of course...each to their own!

Below: Step 4 - Once your happy that you have enough buttons sewn on to your elastic grab your other piece of elastic and layer together with the button filled one, now you need to stitch the two pieces of elastic together, so with teeny weeny stitches to make it as neat as possible stitch all the way around. This part could be skipped if you could live with the knowledge of the nightmare of stitches that exist underneath the band, but Ms Perfectionist here couldn't live with that hence the double elastic to cover a multitude of sins....

Below: Step 5 - As carefully and as neatly as you can finally join and stitch the two ends together, tucking in any frayed bits before sewing to complete the cuff.

Hey presto! one button cuff ready to wear! Now you will either be completely hooked on buttons or will have to have therapy to get over the trauma, if the latter is true at least you can do it in style wearing your new button cuff bracelet!

Of course I can never just stop at making one cuff and have to make them in all colours...hmmm, I'm all buttoned out for now : )

P.S. I'd love to hear how you get on! : )
x

My name is Jayne and I'm addicted to buttons.

2011-03-14T11:52:00.001Z

Okay, its official. I'm an addict.
I'm even now at the stage of wanting to cut off the buttons on my clothes, or worse - other peoples, Hmmm...quite worrying, oh dear I've just thought, I guess that would make me a button mugger!

I have made so many button bracelets, rings and necklaces over the last fortnight that I'm now back to dreaming about them again, so no rest for me even when I'm sleeping, and when I'm not creating jewellery out of the buttons I'm forever on the lookout for new ones to add to my ever growing collection. It seems I just can never have too many! : )

Below: Button Bracelet and Necklace set.

Below: Button Necklace

below: just a small selection of the button bracelets

Make A Statement - Chunky Swirl Stretch Bracelets

2011-03-01T15:23:00.007Z

Maybe these statement bracelets are not for the faint-hearted but I'm just loving these gorgeous 24mm swirly beads and couldn't resist making them into these five easy to wear stretch bracelets.

P.S. I've been working hard on lots of new items for my webshop which I hope to add just as soon as I can. Watch this space ; )

Below: Happy Days Chunky resin 24mm swirl beads in the happiest of colours all interspaced with a selection of contrasting resin puffed hearts. This stretch bracelet comes complete with two resin puffed heart dangle beads to complete the look

Below: Denim Chunky resin 24mm swirl beads on a stretch bracelet in dreamy blue hues and chocolate colours.
Bracelet comes complete with two baby blue resin puffed heart dangle beads.

Below: Fantasy Chunky resin 24mm swirl beads on a stretch bracelet in a fabulous range of gorgeous colours. Bracelet comes complete with two contrasting resin puffed heart dangle beads in black and white.

Below: Haze Chunky resin 24mm swirl beads on a stretch bracelet in gorgeous lavender and cranberry colours.
Bracelet comes complete with two contrasting resin puffed heart dangle beads.

Below: Hazelnut Swirl Chunky resin 24mm swirl beads in the yummiest of colours all interspaced with gorgeous 10mm glass beads. This stretch bracelet comes complete with two glass dangle beads to match.

The Bijoux Flower Garden...Gold Plated Floral Bracelets

2011-02-28T09:59:00.000Z

Oh how excited was I to receive these gorgeous little flower beads! I had such fun deciding the colour combinations for these four gold plated bracelets. Such fun to make and very sweet to wear : )

Each bracelet is adjustable to fit different wrist sizes and come complete in a gorgeous gift box.

New For Wednesday... Cappuccino Hearts Stretch Bracelet

2011-02-23T14:46:00.000Z

Acrylic puffed hearts and sparkly beads all in fab yummy cappuccino colours.

This stretch bracelet also comes complete with two adorable matching butterfly dangle charms and a double sided glass bubble tag one side reading 'laugh' and the other side depicts a white rose.

Butterfly Bangle

2011-02-22T11:29:00.000Z

1 inch wide bangle all wrapped up in a gorgeous silky vibrant print butterfly ribbon. Comes complete with two adorable matching acrylic butterflies.

Dream A Wish...Bubble Pendant Ribbon Necklaces

2011-02-21T09:40:00.000Z

Another weekend just whizzed by in a flash...hope yours was good.

Here are two long necklaces that I made over the weekend that have the prettiest of ribbons. The first necklace Hearts and Flowers has a vibrant flower print ribbon in the prettiest of colours and has a contrasting double sided heart print bubble glass pendant one side reads 'dream' and the other side 'wish'. The necklace has a selection of faceted glass heart charms to match.

The second necklace Butterflies and Daisies has the cutest pale blue and yellow daisy print ribbon and has a double sided butterfly print bubble glass pendant, one side reading 'wish' and the other side 'dream'. This necklace has a selection of gorgeous faceted resin butterflies in matching colours which makes them look like they could have jumped straight out from the picture in the pendant! - too cute : )

Both necklaces are approximately 32 inches in length

Below: Hearts and Flowers Bubble pendant Ribbon Necklace

Below: Butterflies and Daisies Bubble Pendant Ribbon Necklace

Happy Hearts....Bracelet/Necklace

2011-02-08T09:04:00.000Z

Oh I just love it when one piece of jewellery can be worn in different ways.

This stretch heart bracelet/necklace can be worn three ways, either as a wrap around layered bracelet, or simply worn long or wrapped lariat style around the neck. Pictures below show 2 ways to wear.

The acrylic chunky puffed hearts are acrylic 15mm. All are threaded and knotted on thick metallic silver elastic. Very easy to wear and sure to go with lots of outfits : )

Below: Happy Hearts worn as a bracelet

Below: Happy hearts worn as a lariat style necklace

Strawberry Sundae and Pistachio and Raspberry Swirl. Two Chunky Resin Bead Bracelets

2011-02-02T08:45:00.016Z

Mmmm...these look almost good enough to eat.

I just love these gorgeous swirly beads and couldn't wait to turn them into bracelets.
Bright and happy bracelets for a cold winters day. Lovely.

Below: Strawberry Sundae Stretch bead bracelet consisiting of chunky 25mm swirl beads interspaced with silver plated round beads.
The bracelet comes complete with two resin dangle hearts and a double sided bubble tag one side with the word 'dream' and the other side 'wish'.

Below: Pistachio and Raspberry Swirl Stretch bead bracelet consisiting of chunky 25mm swirl beads interspaced with silver plated round beads and pink and green 15mm resin beads.
The bracelet comes complete with two resin dangle beads and a double sided bubble tag one side with the word 'happy' and the other side 'laugh'.

Three Little Words....Charming Word Necklace

2011-02-01T08:12:00.003Z

Yay! it's February and a day nearer Spring : )

Here is a sweet little reminder for us all to dream, to laugh and to love...

Below: Three Little Words 27 inch silver plated ball chain necklace with three 10mm oval double sided affirmation word charms. Other word charm necklaces are available.

Spring Time Rings and Floating Heart Necklaces

2011-01-31T11:58:00.003Z

Hi All, I hope your weekend was a good one.
This weekend found me absorbed in making these sweet little spring time rings and floating heart necklaces. The rings and necklaces are silver plated and nickel free and are adjustable so one size fits all. The rings depict gorgeous spring scenes and have a clear resin domed top and each comes complete with its own equally cute little gift box.

The necklaces consist of a single smooth chunky resin puffed heart which floats on a 17 inch fine ball chain. The necklaces come in gorgeous happy colours - sunny yellow, baby pink, love heart red, hot pink, cool blue, lime green, snow white and jet black. All the heart necklaces come complete with their own sweet little gift box. So cute!

Below: Spring Time Rings

Below: Floating Heart Necklaces

Candy Cane...Glass Cane Bead Stretch Bracelets

2011-01-26T08:14:00.008Z

Another couple of stretch bracelets this time created with fabulous chunky glass cane beads in various shapes and colours, 10mm smooth silver round beads and two acrylic faceted dangling butterflies to complete the look. Easy to wear and sure to go with most outfits.

Pom Pom Pastel Stretch Bracelets in Pink Ice, Blue Ice and White Ice

2011-01-25T07:59:00.009Z

Good Morning,
Here are three more of the Pom Pom pastel bead stretch bracelets all made with chunky 12mm faceted opaque acrylic beads in gorgeous pink, blue and white.

Below: Pink Ice, Blue Ice and White Ice stretch bead bracelets.

Colour Me Happy!...Juicy Coloured Button Bracelets

2011-01-24T09:04:00.033Z

Oh I almost forgot how much I love to make button bracelets as it's been a while since I delved into my button box and the weekend has just whizzed by in a flash as I've been so absorbed in making these stretch bracelets. With so many fabulous colours and textures to choose from it's just so addictive!

With these dark January days I just seem to want to pick the brightest juiciest colours I can find. Yum.

Below: A mix of button bracelets

Below: Pink Soda Snake button stretch bracelet

Below: Spring Garden Stretch Button Bracelet

Below: Polka Dot Stretch Button Bracelet

Below: Oh So Retro Stretch Button Bracelet

Below: Coffee Latte Stretch Button Bracelet

Below: Moss Stretch Button Bracelet

Below: Wisteria Sparkle Stretch Button Bracelet

Below: Sugar and Spice Stretch Button Bracelet

Below: Fruit Gums Stretch Button Bracelet

Below: Tango Blush Stretch Button Bracelet

Spring has Sprung Early! ...Pom Pom Pastel Bracelets

2011-01-19T08:13:00.018Z

It may still only be January but Spring has arrived here early at the Angels and Heroes Jewellery workshop! I'm just loving these fabulous Pom Pom pastel faceted beads and just couldn't wait to turn these into bracelets.

The Marshmallow Pink and Lemon Cheesecake Pom Pom stretch bracelets are both made with gorgeous chunky 16mm faceted acrylic beads and the Peppermint Creme bracelet is made with a mix of the 16mm and 12mm Beads.

The Sky Blue Pink bracelet is made with the 12mm faceted acrylic beads. All are very easy to wear and are sure to cheer up any outfit. Made to make your mouth water : )

Below: Marshmallow Pink and Lemon Cheesecake 18mm bead Pom Pom Stretch Bracelets

Below: Peppermint Creme 16mm and 12mm bead Pom Pom Stretch Bracelet

Below: Sky Blue Pink 12mm bead Stretch Bracelet

New For Tuesday...Silver Bead Charm Bracelets And Charm Earrings

2011-01-18T09:19:00.013Z

Ooh I just can't stop making jewellery! Here are some more bracelets and earrings.

These stretch bracelets are so easy to wear and look great worn on their own or teamed with another for the layered look that I so love. Each bracelet is made with gorgeous 10mm smooth silver beads and comes complete with two dangling silver charms.

The earrings are lever back earrings which clip into place, so nice and secure, and have a fab selection of double sided charms so look great as they move. All bracelets and earrings are silver plated and nickel free.

Angel Hearts Lever back earrings

Flutterby Butterfly Lever back earrings

Silver plated stretch bead charm bracelets

The Butterfly Chase....Stretch Butterfly Bracelets In Fabulous Juicy Colours

2011-01-17T11:08:00.014Z

I seem to have an obsession with butterflies at the moment, thankfully it's an obsession I'm happy to have : ) Here are some bracelets that I've just completed.

The bracelets are stretch and come with a wonderful mix of faceted resin butterflies in gorgeous juicy colours and also lovely smooth round glass beads. Each bracelet has two dangling butterflies to complete the look ♥

These easy to wear bracelets look great on their own, or look equally good teamed up with another bracelet in a contrasting colour for the layered look.

Two New Charm Necklaces...Sweet Romance and Heart to Heart

2011-01-12T09:59:00.014Z

Hi All, I hope this Wednesday finds you well and happy : )

I'm really enjoying myself at the moment making lots of new jewellery pieces. Yesterday I made these two long silver plated charm necklaces, both have a mix of fab silver and gold charms. Hope you like : )

The Sweet Romance necklace has a gorgeous detailed chunky big heart and chunky smooth silver cross plus lots of other charms including hearts, crosses, stars, clear crystal stone charm, gold 'love' and 'dream' tags plus a gorgeous gold and silver glitter ball charm to complete the look.
The necklace is long in length approximately 30 inches.

The Heart to Heart necklace is also long in style (approximately 32 inches) and has charms including hearts, crosses, pearl, stars, leaves, gold 'love' tag and also a 'cherish' and 'dream' tag plus two clear crystal stone charms for added sparkle. The Heart to Heart necklace is very versatile as can be worn long or wrapped twice round the neck for a shorter version depending on outfit. The necklace has a hook for easy closure.

Sweet Romance Charm Necklace

Heart to Heart Charm Necklace

Paper Chain Bracelet

2011-01-10T14:53:00.009Z

Milkshake colours? or seaside rock? I can't quite decide which springs to mind when I look at the colours on this bracelet I've made. Once again I'm back into rolling paper beads, quite therapeutic really : )

This silver plated bracelet has a selection of gorgeous striped paper beads with a fab selection of silver plated heart charms. The beads on the bracelet have been very tightly rolled so are hard and strong and I have coated each with a protective varnish sealant which results in the beads having the look of ceramic, although of course they are paper!...recycling at its best. woohoo!

What I also love about this bracelet is that the paper beads have so many gorgeous colours so as it turns you get another look. The bracelet is approximately 7.5 inches in length and has a toggle clasp for easy closure.

Same bracelet, different view.

Floating Butterflies... Bangle and Necklace Sets

2011-01-10T14:11:00.016Z

Floating Butterflies Bangle and Necklace Sets

I really enjoy making these bangle and necklace sets in lots of gorgeous juicy colours. I really like their simplicity and the way the butterfly moves on the bangle. I have made these in lots of different colours but here are just three for now.

Each gold plated bangle has a single chunky faceted floating butterfly. The bangle has a twist clasp for easy closure and the long necklace is made using super soft double suede and gold plated chain, each has a matching single butterfly. The necklaces have a hook for easy closure.

Simple and sweet : )

New For 2011... Long Charm Necklaces

2011-01-05T15:10:00.015Z

Happy New Year to you all : )

I'm kick starting 2011 off right away with with these two long waxed cotton cord necklaces.

The 'Raspberry Dream' necklace has a fab selection of silver heart charms and beads and the 'Celestial' necklace has a gorgeous selection of moon and star charms plus sparkly beads to add just the right amount of moonshine shimmer!

Both necklaces have a hook clasp for easy closure.

Below: Raspberry Dream Long Heart Charm Necklace

Below: Celestial Moon and Stars Long Charm Necklace

2010-12-13T12:28:00.002Z

Marcella - Charm Necklace and Bracelet Set

2010-12-10T09:24:00.014Z

Where has the year gone?

It doesn't seem five minutes since I took the Christmas tree down and now I'm about to put it up again! 2010 seems to have whizzed by especially the last three months, it's been a while since I've posted here but I haven't disappeared off the planet as I've been a busy bee working away in the background fulfilling lots of orders for my lovely customers which has been an absolute pleasure to do!

2011 is approaching fast and I'm so looking forward to the New Year and to bringing in a whole range of new jewellery - design ideas keep popping into my head, normally when I least expect it, 4am this morning actually, so I'm more keen than ever to get started : )

I've also been busy busy busy sourcing new supplies ready for 2011 so I'm all ready to spring into action. For those of you that visit my online shop (thank you!!) just to let you know that new items will be stocked in my shop during January.

Happy Friday to you all.

P.S. I couldn't let the year end without posting a necklace and bracelet set that I so loved making. I'm looking forward to making more of these in lots of different variants for 2011.

Marcella Charm Necklace and Bracelet Set.
Stretch necklace consisting of silver and glossy smooth black resin round beads, comes complete with a selection of gorgeous gold and silver charms which hang beautifully at the front. The charms on this necklace include a heart, leaf, locket, 'love' tag and 'dream' tag. Necklace length is approx. 20 inches.

The stretch bracelet is designed to wrap 3 times around the wrist for a fab layered look and comes with a gorgeous selection of gold and silver charms including hearts, star, 'love' tag, 'dream tag, flowers and pearl charm to name a few.

Sweet Simplicity - Leather Wrap Bracelets

2010-10-15T07:53:00.006+01:00

Hi All,
I'm loving all the leather wrap bracelets that are around at the moment and thought I'd jump on the bandwagon and make a few myself in gorgeous juicy colours. These three leather wrap bracelets are shown in lilac, sugar pink and jade and each are designed to wrap around the wrist four times depending on wrist size.

The bracelets have a silver plated hook clasp and extender chain to accommodate all wrist sizes and are approximately 30 inches long (from hook to extender chain) also attached on the extender chain is a cute little daisy charm to complete the look. Simple but sweet.

I'm going to enjoy making these in lots of gorgeous colours : )

New For October - Lampwork Bead Bracelets

2010-10-12T16:41:00.008+01:00

Hi Everyone,
I've been so busy fulfilling orders (and loving every minute of it!) so I've not had that much time to list any new items on my blog, but for starters here are three new style faux suede bead clasp bracelets.

Will be back soon with some new items to show...

Charming Sentiments - Rolled Paper Charm Bead Necklaces...

2010-09-20T09:15:00.025+01:00

Hi all, I hope your weekend was good. Mine was busy busy busy but I still found time to make these long faux suede charm necklaces which include some of the paper rolled word charm beads that I made previously. Hope you like : )

Below: Whimsical. Soft faux green suede long necklace with a fab selection of charms including a Angels and Heroes handmade paper bead charm which reads "Let your inner whimsical show", a double sided bird on branch disc and a creamy green faceted resin chunky bead charm.

Below: Dancing in the Rain. Soft faux suede long necklace with an Angels and Heroes paper bead charm which reads "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, its about learning to dance in the rain" The necklace also includes a blue faceted bead charm and a silver star.

Below: Shine. Soft lilac faux suede long necklace with a selection of charms including a Angels and Heroes paper word bead charm which reads: "I don't sparkle, I freakin shine!". Also on the necklace is one of my handmade Polymer Clay swirly bead charms in sparkly lilac and purple, a silver winged heart and a sparkly faceted clear Crystal rhinestone charm.

Below: Perfect. Long faux suede grey necklace with a fab selection of charms including a Angels and Heroes handmade paper bead charm which reads " There is nothing interesting about being perfect", a "be true" silver word tag, a creamy pink and grey sparkly charm bead, silver heart and a clear rhinestone faceted round crystal charm.

Below: Count Your Smiles.Long faux suede baby pink necklace with a selection of charms. Charms on this necklace include a handmade Angels and Heroes paper word charm bead which reads " Count your life by smiles, not tears, count your life by friends, not years", a pink and white Polymer Clay daisy charm with a rhinestone sparkly centre stone, a silver butterfly charm and a rhinestone clear faceted round sparkly stone charm.

Bespoke Necklace - For Kirsty...

2010-09-15T08:14:00.007+01:00

New This Week: Angels and Heroes Charm Bracelet

2010-09-13T16:01:00.006+01:00

Below: Shona. Supersoft faux indigo blue suede bracelet with 10mm silver beads and a selection of fab silver charms. The bracelet closes with a hook clasp and can be adjusted to size.

New Week, New Jewellery...

2010-09-06T14:00:00.009+01:00

Hi All,

Been busy busy busy catching up with things and making lots of new jewellery. Here are two new bracelets for now, many more pictures to be uploaded just as soon as poss!

Below: Petra. Faux super soft raspberry suede charm bracelet with a gorgeous selection of silver charms including a silver hammered puffed heart, cherub charm, 'love' charm, butterfly and star charms. The bracelet is adjustable and fastens with a silver hook clasp.

Below: Three Little Birds Super soft faux baby blue suede charm bracelet with a selection of silver charms and a handmade rolled paper charm which reads 'three little birds sat on my window'. The bracelet can be adjusted to size and fastens with a silver hook clasp.

Busy Bee...

2010-08-31T10:37:00.007+01:00

Hi all,
I've been a little quiet this last week as I've been a busy bee working happily away in the background fulfilling my bespoke orders, sourcing new supplies and doodling all sorts of new designs and creations for future jewels! I've also made a few new jewellery pieces which I just simply haven't had time to upload yet but hope to do soon - that is the next job on my 'to do' list : )

Watch this space...

New For Friday - Necklaces and Bracelets

2010-08-20T11:10:00.015+01:00

Below: Janelle. Stretch silver plated 10mm bead necklace and matching bracelet. The necklace has a ornate silver heart charm, a hammered gold heart charm and an antique gold rose charm. Necklace length is approx 19 inches.
The bracelet has the same charms only reversed in colours - a gold ornate heart charm a hammered silver charm and an antique silver rose charm. All the charms hang beautifully from the necklace and bracelet by tan leather.

Below: Nadine. Stretch silver plated 10mm bead necklace complete with a fabulous dusky pink enamel open heart pendant which has an entwined silver rose and a dangling cute cream glass heart bead. The necklace also has the sweetest round silver butterfly charm and a bumble bee charm too. The pendant and charms all hang beautifully from tan leather.

Below: Siobhan. Stretch necklace consisting of 10mm silver plated beads and a cluster of gorgeous gold charms. Charms on this necklace include a silver ornate heart pendant, a gold 'LOVE' word charm, ladybird, leaf, padlock and key plus two faceted clear crystal beads. Necklace length is approx 19 inches.

Below: Goddess. Stretch 10mm silver plated bead bracelet with a fabulous silver Goddess charm, a puffed bronze heart and crystal bead charm all hang beautifully from tan leather.

Follow Your Heart Stretch Charm Bracelet

2010-08-17T13:51:00.007+01:00

Below: Follow Your Heart. Stretch bracelet made with silver plated 10mm beads. The bracelet has 2 heart charms, one in gold and the other silver plus a sweet little gold square charm with a centre heart. All the charms hang beautifully on the bracelet by tan leather cord.

Truth - Necklace And Bracelet set

2010-08-16T11:08:00.015+01:00

Hi All, I hope your weekend was good.
I managed to drag myself away for a while from making the paper word charms I've been obsessing about and took time out to make this necklace and bracelet set (see below). I'm loving the look of the leather against the silver so will probably be making a few more in this style. Hope you like too. I would love to hear your comments.

Below: Truth. Silver plated necklace and bracelet set. Necklace consists of 10mm round silver plated beads a puffed inscribed heart and a circle star charm. Also on the necklace are two silver star charms, all the charms hang beautifully on tan leather. The necklace has been made on strong elastic which easily fits over the head so no fiddly clasps! The length of this necklace is approx 19 inches.

The stretch bracelet is made with silver plated 10mm round beads and has a inscribed 'Truth' worded silver bar and 'be true' silver tag which has been tied on with tan leather.

P.S. Any pink you see is from the reflection of my camera.

More Paper Bead Charms...

2010-08-12T10:16:00.015+01:00

Oh I've been so lost on planet Jayne lately as I'm completely bonkers about making these little paper word charms. I'm so addictive to making them that I'm actually rolling paper in my dreams now! The little charms as I mentioned before a couple of posts ago are such fun to make as I can let my imagination run riot with the wording to put on them and I love the way they have a ceramic look to them when complete. I'm sure I'll be continuing to make these for a long time yet.

Also is a picture of a necklace I made using one of the paper charms.

Better dash, I have paper to roll! : )

Below: A bundle of paper quotes...
Below: Wish on a star. Long silver plated necklace with a selection of charms including the most fabulous chunky midnight blue sandstone puffed heart which has an incredible sparkle and reminds me of a starry night sky - unfortunately my photography skills doesn't do the heart the justice it deserves. Also on the necklace is a handmade Angels and Heroes paper 'Star' charm, silver star, clear sparkly round charm and a milky grey rhinestone charm. Necklace is approximately 30 inches in length.

New This Week - Angels and Heroes Bracelets...

2010-08-10T10:16:00.025+01:00

Here are the new bracelets as promised. More bracelets to follow just as soon as I get a chance to upload them.

P.S. Any pink tinge you see on the bracelets is from my pesky hot pink camera which is determined to get in on the act...

Below: Love, Happiness, Wisdom. 3 silver plated 10mm bead stretch word bracelets.

Below: Key to my heart. Stretch silver plated 10mm beaded bracelet with a whole selection of different size silver and gold hearts and keys.

Below: Alisha. Stretch bracelet made with 10mm shiny silver plated beads and two chunky puffed copper heart charms and a chunky round clear sparkly charm.

Below: Star Catcher. Silver plated 10mm bead bracelet with a whole selection of gold and silver stars.

Below: I love you to the moon and back. 10mm shiny silver plated bead stretch bracelet with silver and gold charms including moon charm, stars, hearts and 'I love you' engraved tag.

Below: Orla Stretch silver plated 10mm bead bracelet with a 2 gorgeous puffed strawberry charms, fabulous striped glass cane bead charm and a Angels and Heroes hand stamped 'cute' tag.

Below: Trudie Chunky silver plated 10mm bead stretch bracelet. Included on this bracelet is a Angels and Heroes hand stamped 'rainbow' silver tag, two gorgeous striped glass cane beads and a sweet little acrylic turquoise heart charm.

Paper Charms....

2010-08-09T11:11:00.015+01:00

I've been a bit quiet on the blogging front last week as I've been really busy sorting things out in my little workshop. I've had a massive long over-due clear up and a sorting through of things. I have also spent a lot of time sourcing new bits and bobs for my future jewellery projects, I did manage though to find time to create a few bits along the way, lots of silver bracelets with charms - piccys will be uploaded just as soon as poss - I've also been wrapped up (excuse the pun) in making these paper rolled charms (see below) which I'm obsessed with making at the moment and which I plan to add to my future jewellery designs.

The paper charms are made by a process of cutting the paper to size then the paper is tightly rolled, glued, then protected with layers of a clear glossy coating then findings etc are added to complete the charms. Also in the picture are some clear acrylic tube charms. The tubes were cut to size (my husband John came in handy here with the cutting...) then I added rolled paper print wording, patterned paper and even rolled fabric before adding the finishing touch of the findings to complete the charms.

I just love creating these fun charms as the charms can be personalised in any way to include names, sentiments, etc, so I can play to my hearts content : )

Below: Charming sentiments...

Rebbie - Stretch Bracelet

2010-07-28T08:10:00.005+01:00

Below: Rebbie Stretch bracelet with a selection of chunky lightweight acrylic beads interspaced with silver plated round beads.

And There's More...

2010-07-27T08:04:00.009+01:00

Below: Sara Stretch bracelet with a gorgeous selection of stunning glass cane rainbow beads in mixed shapes all interspaced with silver plated barrel beads.

Below: Juliet Stretch bracelet with a fabulous selection of black and white glass cane beads interspaced with silver plated barrel beads.

My Weekend....

2010-07-26T13:58:00.026+01:00

Another weekend has flown by far too quickly for my liking. I hope you all enjoyed yours too. I spent the weekend doing the things I love most - spending time with my family, making jewellery and my new favourite passion visiting the Bedford Priory Country Park. I seem to have a bit of an obsession with checking on the Swan family! so very sweet and such a tranquil place to spend time. Fabulous.

Here are two new photos taken yesterday evening of the gorgeous Swan family and also some photos of the necklaces I enjoyed making over the weekend.

More jewellery pictures to follow asap : )

Mr and Mrs Swan and family chilling by the waters edge...

Below: Drama Queen Long silver plated necklace with a whole selection of fabulous juicy resin hearts and gorgeous glass cane beads, silver and rhinestone beads and a hand stamped Angels and Heroes Drama Queen tag. Necklace is approx. 30 inches long.

Below: Matilda Long silver plated garden theme necklace with a cute selection of gorgeous beads and charms including an enamel ladybird and leaf charm, juicy red strawberry, silver birds, flowers, bee, butterfly and a hand stamped Angels and Heroes 'ladybird' tag. Necklace is approx 30 inches long.

Below: Krissy Long silver plated necklace with a fab selection of beads and charms including a gorgeous David Christensen glass cane bead, rhinestone heart and arrow and an 'Angels and Heroes' engraved silver tag. Necklace is approx 30 inches long.

Below: Pink Bliss Long silver plated necklace with a selection of pink resin hearts and 'bliss' bubble pendant. Necklace is approx 30 inches long.

New This Week... Necklaces and Bracelets

2010-07-21T10:32:00.021+01:00

Bonnie Long silver plated necklace with a fab selection of leather flower charms plus a selection of silver, lamp work and resin beads. Length approx. 32inches.

Loretta Stretch bracelet with a selection of gorgeous glass cane beads interspaced with silver plated barrel beads.

Juicy Fruit Sweetheart Long silver necklace with a fab selection of gorgeous resin charms, hand stamped Angels and Heroes 'Juicy Fruit' tag and enamel ice cream charm. Length approx. 32inches. quirky and cute!

Halle Stretch bracelet with gorgeous glass cane beads interspaced with fab silver plated round beads.

What A Difference 3 Weeks Make...

2010-07-19T11:39:00.011+01:00

Hi All,

Hope you all had a good weekend mine was just fab as I spent time with family then made lots of new jewellery - pics to be added soon.

Saturday evening we also visited the wonderful Priory Country Park in Bedford as mentioned before previously where I talked about seeing the two Swans with their five young cygnets, well our visit this time was just as special as we were again privileged in seeing the joyous sight of the Swans. What a difference 3 weeks make as the five cygnets have grown so fast and grown in confidence too as we watched them on the lake straying just a little further while still kept safe under their parents watchful eye.

We also saw the Heron again settling down for the night, plus the most wonderful flash of electric blue as a Kingfisher flew by us, way too fast for me to even think about taking a photo but just enough time for us to catch an appreciative glimpse.

Life is sweet.

Below: Growing up so fast.

Tuesdays New Creations...

2010-07-13T10:27:00.013+01:00

Tanya Long pink waxed cord necklace with five acrylic faceted butterfly beads in shades of pink. Simple but oh so cute!
Necklace length is approx 33 inches.

Chasing Butterflies Black waxed cotton cord with a selection of gorgeous acrylic faceted butterflies in fab juicy colours. Necklace length is approx 30 inches

Patsy Stretch silver bead and rhinestone rondelle bracelet with two gorgeous Abalone bead charms, silver butterfly and sweet little silver flower charm.

Maisy - Long Cord Rainbow Necklace

2010-07-12T15:59:00.004+01:00

Maisy Long beige waxed cotton cord necklace with a fab selection of smooth and crinkled acrylic rainbow beads and silver beads. Necklace is designed to be worn long or can be worn shorter by wrapping the necklace scarf style around the neck. Length of necklace is approx. 33 inches.

New Angels and Heroes Jewellery...

2010-07-06T14:10:00.040+01:00

Wow have I been busy making lots of new jewellery lately. I'm so into long necklaces at the moment (as you will tell from all the piccys below) and I'm really enjoying making the waxed cotton cord necklaces as the cord comes in such juicy fab colours so I'm verging on obsessional in making them!

The extra long necklaces - 33 inches - can be worn long or wrapped around the neck scarf style to make a shorter version so they can be quite versatile depending on the outfit.

Kelly Long brown waxed cord necklace with a lovely selection of glass and silver beads. Length approx. 33 inches

Maddie Long black waxed cord necklace with a fab selection of glass, resin and silver beads. Length approx. 33 inches

Connie Long turquoise waxed cord necklace with a gorgeous selection of glass, resin and silver beads. Length approx. 33 inches

Lola Long black waxed cord necklace with a selection of fab beads in shades of blue and silver. Length approx. 33 inches

Donna Long baby pink wax cord knotted necklace with a fab selection of pink and silver beads. Length approx. 33 inches

Kelsey Long hot pink waxed cotton cord necklace with a lovely selection of gorgeous beads. Length approx. 33 inches

Heidi Long waxed green necklace with a gorgeous selection of silver foil glass hearts. Length approx. 30 inches

Miranda Long purple waxed cord necklace with a selection of silver, glass, shell and handmade Polymer clay beads. Length approx. 33 inches

Holly Long white waxed cord necklace with a fab colourful selection of glass, resin and silver beads. Length approx. 30 inches

Corinne Long pink waxed cord necklace with a selection of fab charms and beads. Length approx. 30 inches

Kimberly Black faux leather braided necklace with a fab selection of charms including a handmade Polymer Clay pink and white daisy with sparkly rhinestone center, peace symbol charm, white acrylic butterfly and silver fairy to name a few. Necklace is approx 18 inches and can be adjusted to suit.

Little Bird Stretch bracelet with gorgeous shiney silver beads complete with an Angels and Heroes hand stamped 'little bird' tag and little bird charm and larger hammered silver bird charm.

Dayle Stretch bracelet with chunky 10mm shiney silver beads, frosted gold beads and sparkly rhinestone rondelles complete with an Angels and Heroes hand stamped 'cupcake' silver tag and a fabulous sparkly gold and cream cupcake charm.

Thursdays New Additions...

2010-07-01T12:55:00.020+01:00

Sasha Stretch bracelet with red glass beads, two chunky red sparkle resin beads and two fab David Christensen designer glass cane striped beads all interspaced with silver. Two dangle glass cube complete the look.

Pixie Bead bracelet with a selection of fab charms including hearts, butterfly, humming bird, flowers and of course a cute little pixie charm.

Sadie Silver bracelet with a selection of beads in blue with a fab selection of silver charms including butterfly, puffed crescent moon, dragonfly, pearl in shell, cherub in silver heart and 'be true' charm tag.

Lorna Stretch bracelet with a selection of gorgeous glass beads in black, silver and various shades of green and two dangle beads for effect.

Josie Stretch bracelet with a selection of green and white glass and resin beads.

New Additions For Wednesday...

2010-06-30T15:34:00.014+01:00

Sian Stretch bracelet with a gorgeous selection of red glass beads interspaced with silver beads complete with two dangle beads for danglebility ...a Jayne word : )

Francine Stretch button bracelet in shades of lilac and cream. Bracelet is adjustable.

Tabitha Stretch bracelet with a selection of juicy buttons.

Helena Stretch bracelet with a selection of fab buttons in golden colours. Bracelet is adjustable.

New Additions For Tuesday...

2010-06-29T10:30:00.018+01:00

Zoe Faux suede brown necklace with gorgeous glossy swirly brown and cream round flat beads. Necklace is approx. 18 inches.

Taylor glossy irregular shaped shell bead nugget silver necklace in gorgeous iridescent purple shades. Necklace is approx. 18 inches.

Vanessa Gorgeous pinks, turquoise and purple iridescent irregular shaped glossy shell beads on turquoise faux suede. Necklace is approx 18 inches.

Cleo Stretch bracelet with a selection of fab striped cube resin beads in black and white, interspaced with chunky silver beads and two contrasting buttons and dangly black and white rhinestone resin beads for added sparkle.

Simone Fab selection of resin stripey beads interspaced with silver beads with a yellow heart button complete with two dangle beads for effect.

Hattie Colourful resin beads in gorgeous juicy shades of orange, yellow and pink, bracelet has a button and two dangle beads for effect. Bracelet is stretch and one size.

A Perfect Summers Evening...

2010-06-29T08:17:00.012+01:00

I wanted to share with you these photos that I took over the weekend of our visit to a beautiful country park just a short drive away from our home. The place is called the Priory Country Park and is in Bedford and it's our favourite place to be on a Summers evening. The park boasts around 360 acres of land, has two large lakes, flower meadows, wooded areas and beautiful riverside walks...plus of course wonderful wildlife.

Our visits to the park always seem to have a healing effect on my husband and myself as our stress levels decrease as we soak up all the natural beauty and atmosphere. That evening felt extra special as we spotted these gorgeous Swans with their young, then further along a Heron getting ready to settle down for the night. We left there feeling very grounded and stress free. A perfect end to a summers evening. Pure bliss.

Below: Swans and 5 Signets. So sweet how the Swans ensure their young are kept safe and guided by one leading and one following close behind. Isn't nature wonderful.

Below: A Heron settling down for the night

Below: John absorbing the stillness and calming effect of the lake

Below: Sunset at Priory Country Park

Six Mini Bracelets For Six Mini Maids...

2010-06-28T14:10:00.016+01:00

Hi there,
Hope you all enjoyed your weekend. I spent most of mine jewellery making and completing the six mini bridesmaids bracelets I mentioned before in a previous post and I'm now pleased to say they are finished! woohoo! The bracelets are all in their special little gift boxes ready to go to the bride to be.

I really enjoyed making the bracelets as although they are all made in the same colour theme and style they each are individual and have the childrens names incorporated into each. Hope the little ladies will like them. : )

I've also made lots of new bracelets and necklaces in the last week which I will be uploading here just as soon as I can....

back soon...

Personalised memory wire bridesmaids bracelets with a selection of glass beads, silver butterflies, birds, flowers and a little bit of sparkle...

More Button Bracelets...

2010-06-23T10:00:00.011+01:00

Emily Adjustable stretch button bracelet in fab colours.

Kizzy Juicy sorbet coloured buttons on a stretch bracelet. Bracelet is adjustable.

Maxine Stretch bracelet with gorgeous coloured buttons. Bracelet is adjustable.

Rowena Adjustable stretch bracelet with a fab selection of coloured buttons.