Sunday 30 June 2013

Flaming June - a last post blog for the month!

Hello everyone. So sorry for being rather lax on the blog front. We are in the midst of building work and have intermittent access to either the phone, the internet or power for the builders! Unfortunately, I have also had to tidy and pack away all my workshop, as the builders need access to pipes and cables below the floorboards, so no new jewellery has been made either. I feel rather odd! Like one of my arms has been cut off! However, I hope to make things up to you a bit with this gorgeous flame based blog featuring so many creative talents from the world of Folksy..... http://www.folksy.com/shops/JAustenJewelleryDesign Burning orange in this super carnelian necklace by Jacqueline Austen  http://folksy.com/shops/NOfkantsCurios Volcano Quartz heart keyring, by Natalie Ofkants http://folksy.com/shops/Brockstones Superb Fire Agate necklace by Cynthia Brock http://folksy.com/shops/MidnightStarDesigns Beautiful Carnelian Flame beaded necklace by Colleen Campbell http://folksy.com/shops/Fromjoancards Flame yellow Celandine flowers, pressed and artfully displayed in this greetings card by Wendy Lincoln http://folksy.com/shops/Knittingtopia Gorgeous yellow baby cardi by Knittingtopia http://folksy.com/shops/RitzySwish What better way to end my flame inspired montage with this gorgeous brooch - just like the setting June sun, by Emma Wood Please click on the pictures to be taken to the designers item in their shops. Thanks so much - here is to a productive July! Jacqueline x

Saturday 8 June 2013

Beautiful blues...Turquoise, Lapis and more!

I love blue gems and thought, due to the gorgeous weather being an inspiration, a blue gem blog was long overdue!.......................... Starting with Turquoise!............................................... Summer skies, Caribbean seas, what else could remind you of the colour of this glorious stone? Stunning wrap bracelet with turquoise, by Clarice Caine Striking Turquoise and Bronze necklace by Helen Murphy This gorgeous Turquoise and silver ring is by Corrina Field A beautiful turquoise necklace by Eleanor Swinhoe Natural turquoise, teamed with black onyx and sterling silver. This necklace can be found in my shop! Gorgeous faceteing on the turquoise used in these pretty earrings by Poornima Nair.................................................................. How about the deep sultry blue of Lapis Lazuli? Reminding us of midnight skys filled with twinkling stars perhaps?.... The gorgeous brass work on this bracelet, really brings out the sparkle of the pyrite flecks within the Lapis. Bracelet created by Faith Bowman A simple and stunning lapis ring by Deborah Jones These lapis drop earrings also feature gorgeous ruby briolettes, by Jacqueline Austen A lapis stacking bracelet, by Jacqueline Ostrowka One for the gents, perhaps? A lovely lapis keyring by Natalie Ofkants Stunning one of a kind pendant, inspired by a canal bridge, by Caroline Young ........................................................................ Some other blue gem creations to admire......... Sodalite and blue agate can be found in this necklace, by Maxine Veronica A pretty sodalite bracelet by Teresa Walker A unique Blue Topaz bangle by Fiona Hutchison-Barr Sea foam blue apatite in this ring by Jacqueline Austen Gorgeous Iolite necklace by Cynthia Brock Super blue Nepalese Kyanite ring, by Jacqueline Austen.................................................................................................... There are so many blue gems and so many creative hands on Folksy, that I could go on listing a montage of goodies. However, I feel the fun in finding a hidden treasure is to discover it for yourself, so please do take a moment to click on the pictures above to be taken to the item in the sellers shops and from there delve further into the ocean that is filled with blue gems. Thanks so much for looking, Jacqueline x

Tuesday 4 June 2013

We love the June Jewels! A blog of hearts and flowers to start the month....

Hi everyone! Welcome to my first blog of the month. Featuring June Jewels, the listing club for this month, I thought I would show you some of the great and fantastic work by the artists who are part of the 'club' so to speak. I realise there have only been a few short days to June so far, but hearts and flowers have been in abundance, giving me an exciting and summery inspiration for my first blog in June. So sit back and enjoy these gorgeous creations. Please just click on the pictures for a link to the items in the artisans shops..... Lovely Jasper Heart keyring, by Natalie Ofkants Pretty Daisy Flower birthday card, by Wendy Lincoln Gorgeous and romantic! This lovely guest book is by Susan Bonnar This sweet IPad Mini Cover features flowers and little song birds, by Jane Whalley Lovely Lavender heart by Katie Thornhill 'Heart-Felt' button brooch, by Jane Marshall Really unusual Childs Bridesmaids Knitted bangles, by Uniquely UK Romance is still alive! with this lovely card by Diane Burton Super little Floral purse, by Edwina Kinch These wine glass charms are lovely! by Helen Murphy Such a lovely, bright boys birthday card, by Cariad Crafts I could see this being worn by a bride on her wedding day! The bracelet is by Katy Boyer I adore these super ceramic buttons, by The Dottery Potter Add some sparkle to your own creations with these embellishments by Stephanie Short Beautiful floral glasses case by Valerie Farrell Summer relaxation! Depicted here in this lovely greetings card, by Armine Azizian I hope you have enjoyed my little montage of Hearts and Flowers from the June Jewels? I know I have enjoyed looking through their shops and admiring the artisans work. Please do take a moment to take a look for yourselves! Jacqueline x