My day with Jo Tinley

My creations
Originally uploaded by Eve Smith jemsdirect.co.uk

Flew down to Sothhampton today to days silversmithing with Jo from Daisychaindesign, I would like to thank Jo as i had a fab day, I really enjoyed it, would love to have stayed for longer, i made this bracelet and pendant, i designed these myself, I used copper for both with sterling silver added into the two pieces. I cut the discs, which where then hammered then doomed, for the chain i used sterling silver which i coiled, then it was cut then soldered, then hammered to give a slight textured look. The pendant i made this little squiggle from sterling silver which was then soldered onto the pendant. Thanks Jo for a fantastic day, you are a excellent teacher,

cool water bracelet

cool water bracelet
Originally uploaded by Eve Smith jemsdirect.co.uk

I started to make these bracelets last year, they always sell really well, for this one i have used purple wire, along with A grade freshwater pearls and swarovski crystals, these pearls have a few different colour tones in them, they have greens/ blues and purples, very nice. will be adding this to the website soon,

commission for Jackie

commission for Jackie
Originally uploaded by Eve Smith jemsdirect.co.uk

I have made this for my friend jackie, she loves pink. It is for sunday as her daughter is having her communion, this is the one that i made the tiara for, hope the weather will be fine as we are having a bar-b-que after wards.

Out shopping

I took my mum out to the shops today, and robyn, then we had lunch, it was lovely, left john and daniel at home playing with their playstations, (boys and their toys) eh, bought a new jumper, well my mum bought me it (thanks mum), Was wanting to get out into the garden today but the weather is so dull and windy, so ironing it is. Hope everyone has a fab weekend, and all you lucky people going to fairs, mind and sell loads and not to spend to much, i really need to keep that in mind for myself, take care all, love evex

Tagged

I have been tagged by Lesley at coburgh crafts i can i think of 8 things

8 things Iam looking forward to...

1) We are going to Florida in October, first time so we can't wait,
2) My husband and I have a whole week of work next week so that should be nice.
3) Flying down to jo's in Southhampton next thursday to do a day of silversmithing really looking forward to that.
4) It's my darling hubby's birthday tomorrow he is 37. he's older than me Ha
5) My daughters dance show which is in a few weeks, i love it, she makes me soo proud.
6) Going to stobo castle in peebles (borders) health spa, for a luxury spa day, was a gift from my hubby, he is good to me, this will be my 3rd time, it is heaven.
7) My friday night chinese and a bottle of rose wine, Ha
8) To See my bracelet that i made feature in a new book called funky beads.

8 things i did yesterday..
1) Got the kids up for school, then went to work
2) got home from work then took the dog out for a walk
3) caught up on some jewellery making as i had not done any for a few days
4) did a little house work not on a big fan on that, my hubby is not to bad,
5) went up to my mums, my mum is in a wheelchair so i help with looking after her, had a chat with her for a while .
6) Looked at the computer (flickr) what am i like !
7) took some photos to add to my flickr site
8) had a shower then went to bed

8 things i wish i could do...

1) I used to do gymnastics when i was young, but iam not that flexiable now so i still wish i could do a back flip
2) I would love to make my own beads, (lampwork) as these are my fav.
3) I would love to be a kid again just for a day, It was magic when i was kid
4) To get married again (to my hubby) it was one of the best days of my life but it went so fast.
5) To lose weight and actually keep it of (ha)
6) Win the lottery that would be fab
7) I have always wanted to sky dive so one day i really hope to do that.
8) spell better !!!! because my husband has to proof read all my blogs !!!!

8 shows i watch

1) ghost whisperer
2) prison break (it's finished now )
3) Eastenders
4) deal or no deal
5) the mentalist
6) top gear
7) emmerdale (now and again)
8) river city

hope you know a little bit about me now, i have still to get used to this so i'am not sure who has been tagged you can take the tag if you want just list your 8 things

website

I finally managed to add a few things to the website last night, but i really want to revamp the whole lot, but will have to get hubby to that as i'am hopeless. We are both of next week so might get some time then, can't wait till next thursday as i'm of to southhampton to jo's @ dasiychain designs, doing a days silversmithing with her, really excited about that. Hope everyone had a great weekend, Evex

Up date wedsite

I really wanted to up date my website today, but i have never had any time yet, my son Daniel had football first thing, then Robyn had to get photos taken for her ballet, then big and i mean big pile of ironing to do, then tea, so my website will have to wait another day. I really have been neglecting it for ages, so i must find time.

French Riviera

French Riviera
Originally uploaded by Eve Smith jemsdirect.co.uk

Hi everyone, I have made a few pairs of earrings today, and i'am just getting used to blogging, just set it up today, love these earrings, the lampwork beads are by clare scott, still to list them to my web site, out tonight so hopfully get round to it tomorrow,

starting out

just starting out at this , so this is a bit of a wobbly first attempt to see if all is operating ok !!!!