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Maxine: Posted on Saturday, October 30, 2010 2:39 PM
I have just finished off the last couple of items for the Rotary Spring Fair tomorrow. These are just perfect for the beach or pool and expecially a seaside wedding. Anywhere you want to be barefoot, but add a little bling with the crystal sliders and Czech fire-polished glass crystal beads. The Neoprene rubber section for between your toes makes them very easy on the feet (no rubbing) and the ribbon tie means they will fit from quite small to large foot size. I can replace the ribbon with a chain and catch preferred. And here are some tassel earrings I have been experimenting with... I love the regal burgundy colour of these tassels and they look brilliant with both the silver and copper findings. I have made some this length and some longer shoulder dusters. I have also made bookmarks, key rings, bag charms and many other items suitable for gift giving, stocking fillers or priced low enough for children to be able to purchase. I offer free wrapping, which includes a small gift card or for a little extra you can purchase a lovely gift box or bag. And of course there will be loads of my other beautiful items, so treat yourself, or your loved ones, to something special this Sunday. Remember the Fair is a Holloween theme and there will be fireworks in the evening so come in your party mood. :o) Best Wishes |
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Maxine: Posted on Saturday, October 23, 2010 8:04 PM
All who know me know that I don’t enjoy housework in the least, but I have been so busy beading for different Events, and have been covering extra days at work as my office manager is on holidays, that the house had gone to the pits. Well today was the day. It wasn’t planned, in fact I had more beading planned, but I thought "I will just sweep the floors before I start". Well several hours later I had swept, vacuumed and mopped the floors, dusted, swept some cobwebs down, done a load of washing and got it hung outside, tidied through, cleaned the bathroom, toilet and laundry, done the dishes and cleared items off one of the folding tables I need to use next week at the Spring Fair. In a tidying mode, I decided to give my website a bit of a look over. I have changed a couple of things, but not too sure if I like the changes so I may still have work to do on it. Now I am about to go and have a cuppa and see what is on the TV tonight. If there is nothing on I might continue to tidy the website.  I need to take some photos tomorrow of the new items I have made and get them listed on the website also, but I think hubby is feeling a bit like a beading widower so I may need to spend some time with him. Best wishes to you all Maxine |
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Maxine: Posted on Friday, October 22, 2010 3:36 PM
I have donated this piece to the Tabitha Foundation for their 2010 November 19th "Cocktail Party" Fundraising event In Attadale, Western Australia. If you wish to participate in this evening please email me and I will reply with the organisers contact phone numbers. Egypt's Daughter Copper, Bronze and Gold seedbeads in a right angle weave collar necklace Seed beads are woven into a graduated collar and highlighted with Swarovski crystals. Copper, bronze and dark gold toned seed beads in 15s, 11s and 8s are combined in this undulating right angle weave graduated collar. The collar is gathered onto a base of Swarovski gold lustre coated crystals and finished with a bronze magnetic fold over clasp. Length is approx 37cm and widest point is approx 5cm deep. Inspired by, but adapted from, an original design of Marcia DeCoster printed in Beadwork Magazine. TFA Board and members work on a voluntary basis - 100% of all donations are sent to support the programs in Cambodia. Tabitha now supports more than 33,000 families (representing over 264,000 Cambodians) in their journey to a better life, including food and income security, safe water, housing and education for the children. |
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Maxine: Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2010 7:57 PM
The Exhibition was only open for 4 hours this afternoon and there was a reasonable turnout for the official opening by the local MP, but it was mostly very quiet with only a few sales. Some of the work in the exhibition though is outstanding. The photography section - only small has some great items and I love the one who got first prize. One of the watercolours of the wharf is also brilliant. So many diverse styles. The sculpures and needlework items are interesting and the wood turning is beautiful. There was a good variety of styles in the Jewellery section with some of the pieces made by other members of the Bead Guild of WA so it is thrilling to be able to say that I won 1st prize in the Wearable Jewellery section with Deandra - a metal and crystal piece. Tomorrow (Sunday 17th October) the exhibition is open from 9.30 to 4.30 with entertainment and the award ceremony during the afternoon, so hopefully more people will visit during the day and sales will improve a bit. DEANDRA - Boho Gold metal and Jablonex Vitrial crystal with a Brass stamped feature |
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Maxine: Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2010 11:19 PM
Well it’s been a busy couple of weeks, but the time is up now. I set up tomorrow morning for the above Arts & Crafts Exhibition and sale of work. I have 3 items in the exhibition and a table stall area for the weekend and have been busy making items for sale. I have made some lovely necklaces and earrings, but have also made some bookmarks, key rings and bag charms and some simple earrings all from between $5 and $15 (one for $18) so children can afford to purchase them either for themselves or as gifts - even as stocking fillers for Christmas. I have been making some pieces out of old retro buttons and am pleased with how they have turned out. Still finishing off two of them as I needed more jump rings. Should get them done over the weekend and will then start taking photos of all the new work to show you. Haven’t had time yet to take the pictures or even price them yet, let alone get them loaded onto the website - BUT they are coming so stay tuned...!! If you are able to come to the Exhibition it is in the Spearwood Dalmaniac Club, Cnr Azelia & Hamilton Road, Spearwood, WA from 12.30pm - 4.30pm on Saturday 16th and from 9.30am to 4.30pm on Sunday the 17th. There will be some entertainment and is a gold coin donation for entry. Remember - if you can’t get to this Exhibition, that the Cockburn Rotary Spring Fair is on Sunday 31st October at Manning Park, Azalia Road, Spearwood. Halloween theme and will finish off with fireworks in the evening. I will have my marquee at this event and a couple of friends for helpers so drop by and say hello. Best Wishes
Maxine |
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