Christmas preparations have begun!!!

It's heading to that joyful festive time again and I have started to make Christmas cards, tree decorations and stockings! With the shops putting there Chiristmas goods out, I thought its about time I begin the festive creations!

While this has all been going on, I have set up Etsy accounts for my range of Charlys Gems and Brought Back Again.
Which can be found on: www.charlysgems.etsy.com and broughtbackagain.etsy.com

The made-it Market

Charlys Gems was at the made-it market at the Cambridge Guildhall on Saturday 28th August!
It was a huge success and every one had a lovely day!




The next made-it market (Christmas special) at the Cambridge Guildhall will be on Saturday 27th November 2010, 10am - 5:00pm!
This is an excellent opportunity to buy local handmade crafts and goods for those all important Christmas presents!!!
It's free entry and there will be mulled wine and mince pies!!!

More information can be found at The made-it market website.

Well its been a very long time, and as usual a busy one!

I have been working hard creating silver etched cufflinks and earrings! These lovely handmade silver cufflinks and silver stud earrings have been decorated with a section of my drawings of vintage and charity shops, from my collection"Brought Back Again". The image has been etched on to the silver, each earring is unique. The design is very simple, but glamorous and are comfortable to wear.
They have been hallmarked by the London assay office, come in a range of sizes and can also be custom made. For more details please see www.charlysgems.co.uk

A busy few weeks!!!

I cannot believe how quick the time is passing, it has been a busy few weeks for me!
I was busy preparing for my craft stall at the first made-it market in Cambridge.
It went very well and I got to meet some friendly fellow arty people.

My stall at the made-it market

Due to the sun being out, I have made the effort to get round to start sorting my garden out! I went and invested in some seeds and plants, so have been busy sowing seeds and started to plot the garden out in sections!!! The more pretty bright coloured flowers I can fit in the better!

With the sun starting to shine and spring on its way!

With spring on its way it's time to start thinking about that spring/summer wardrobe!
These are my top picks from designers at Folksy! Found at www.folksy.com.

Ladies
How about this gorgeous Painterly Floral Print Prom Dress - Made by Dig For Victory.

Made with lush vintage floral print cotton for a classic look. Ideal for those glam spring/summer evenings out! Check out Dig for victory on folksy for other lovely dresses. http://www.folksy.com/shops/digforvictory

Painterly Floral Print Prom Dress - By Dig For Victory
Size 10

Men

How about this striking red Birdy t-shirt - Made by H IS FOR.
The bird is hand screen printed on and features a Raven writing 'hello' onto the ground with a pencil. Check out H IS FOR on folksy for more lovely items! http://www.folksy.com/shops/HisFOR

Red Birdy cotton t-shirt - By H IS FOR

Unisex sizes Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large.

Children

Girls
How about this cute Girl's Pinafore Dress size 3 / 2-3y Blue Roses - Made by Rachel Sews.
This dress is made out of lovely blue background with small roses fabric. Check out Rachel Sews on folksy for more cute designs. http://www.folksy.com/shops/rachelsews

Girl's Pinafore Dress - By Rachel Sews
size 3 / 2-3y Blue Roses

Boys
How about this cute Retro Style Cowboy Shirt Age 3 - Made by Down with the kids.
The shirt has a lovely retro style cowboy shirt with funky print fabric and bright green collar and back panel, finished off with wood buttons. Check out Down with the kids on folksy for more lovely designs. http://www.folksy.com/shops/downwiththekids

Retro Style Cowboy Shirt - By Down with the kids
Size Age 3

Welcome to my Blog!

Hello and welcome to my first blog. I am currently working on my collection 'Brought back again.'

My collection is based around objects found in vintage and charity shops. Drawings and photographs of the objects have been developed into abstract shapes which have inspired the jewellery collection.
The collection consists of a series of panels, silver backed brooches, necklaces, and packets of buttons. I create the intensity of line by etching into the metal, and use colour provided by wet enamel.
I love the discordant and clashing nature of colours combined, and I enjoy the idea of creating a vibrant jewellery collection inspired by forgotten items, giving them a second life.

I am now busy creating earrings and cuff-links using some of the enamelled buttons I have created. Let me know what you think of my collection! It can be found on http://www.folksy.com/shops/CharlysGems