New Year, New Things To Learn

As the last year ended I made a pact with myself that 2012 was going to be the year that I was going to learn at least one new craft medium, That I was going to lose that stubborn stone and to make this the year that I dedicated to making my business the best it could be.
So have I made a start oh yeah and im so excited,I was like a kid in a sweet shop,I went onto my favourite sites www.etsy.com and www.folksy.com and bought new supplies to make hand stamp jewellery and clay jewellery and booked myself on a silver course with the wonderful Tracey spurgin of www.craftworx.com .
Yesterday I made my very first attempts at polymer clay work and made a steampunk heart and earrings set for myself ( will post pics when the sets are finished ).
And tonight sees me start on my weight loss journey with slimming world my friend is joining me to keep me on the straight and narrow and off the chocolate lol.
Well folks Thats all for now as the family are all now at home screaming its time for tea.
             
                                      Hugs & Wishes
                                            Lisa xx

New Beginnings

Well 2011 has ended and WOW what a roller-coaster of a year me and my family have had, I began 2011 with a gorgeous new granddaughter Tia-Lily Blue who is just amazing and has made my life so much fuller.
2011 also saw me having a brand new logo, A new stockist Tabathas of Beverley, I was also honoured to have a full feature in my local newspaper The Beverley Advertiser.
 I also held and organised my first charity ball in aid of several charities that are close to my heart, This was featured in another local publication The East Riding Journal I would like to thank Tickton Grange Hotel and all the artists who gave their time and of course all those who bought tickets and made the night such a success.
2011 saw me attend more fairs and add steam punk jewellery to my collections, I also became a volunteer for my local dove house hospice.
I am proud of what I have achieved in what was personally such a difficult year for my family and I.
My Aims For 2012
My Biggest Goal is to update my web-site, folksy, etsy and wowthankyou shops and keep them updated, I also aim to write blog posts at least once a week and feature tutorials,guest artists and things i find that may or may not be of interest to you my readers.
I would dearly love to improve my photographic skills as im still a novice although this may include a new camera at some point as mine seems to be quite blurry at the moment.
I have lots of new design ideas floating around in my head that I want to create and share with you,These include polymer clay steam punk hearts, Metal stamping designs and silversmithing for which I have booked myself on a course with the wonderful Tracey spurgin of craftworx in Feb 2012 OOo I am so excited lol.
Lastly I want to thank all of my wonderful gorgeous family,friends and customers for all your support throughout 2011 it means a lot to me so thank you.

So heres to a happy,healthy and productive 2012 for everyone

                                 Hugs & Wishes
                                      Lisa xx

The Best Christmas for a while

Well this has been my best Christmas for a while as it was made extra special for me, Why ? Well I got to spend Christmas eve, Christmas day and boxing day in the company of my gorgeous mum & dad and my family and my darling granddaughter had just turned 1 and had so much fun unwrapping her presents.
The picture is of a glittered heart on my tree which is one of my fave decorations and made me realise my home is always full of love despite the difficult year me and my family have had.
So I want to say I love my family who have spoilt me this year as always and I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and I wish you all a very happy and healthy 2012.

                                               Hugs & Wishes
                                                     Lisa xx

A brilliant book and yummy macaroons

Well its a brand new week, Which means for me more brilliant books to read, I bought 2 new ones yesterday,Christmas magic by Cathy Kelly&Red Mist by Patrica Cornwell both of which I cannot wait to get stuck into.

But for the first time in a long time the book that I read last week, Christmas at Tiffany's by Karen Swan so inspired me and made me think wow I would love to do that or try that, It even had me dreaming of the little place she goes to in the book for macaroons, It was so vivid a dream the next day I had to buy some so off I went into my local town of Beverley to a little place called coco&violet who make the most amazing cupcakes to buy macaroons, I even bought some strawberry filled gooey goodies which I forget the name of.

I have to say both lots of darling little cakes were delicious I will definitely be going back to coco & violet for more of her goodies which are all home-baked.

And if you are a fan of books like I am then this is a book I can highly recommend for not only is it a story of love, passion, regret, and betrayal it is also a story of hope and all the fabulous things that can happen if you let them. 

                                                 Hugs & Wishes

                                                       Lisa xx

Sorry I have Been Distracted

Hi
What can I say apart from sorry that I have neglected my poor blog and my readers, But during the course of the past year I have been dealing with a major issue involving my granddaughter and her safety.
So my poor blog and my jewellery business have had to take a back seat in life, I have still been making in the background as I gained 2 new stockists for my wish bracelets this year, and I have also done a wedding fair and and Christmas shopping event.
But I am determined that the upcoming new year is going to be good news for you the readers of my blog as I plan to have regular tutorials, Interviews with other artists, Photographs of beautiful things to inspire and lust over whether this be in the form of fashion,Accessories,lifestyle, home-style I am hoping to have a little of everything for everyone all thrown together with a touch of glamour and a twinkle of sparkle.
                                             
                                                Hugs & Wishes
                                                      Lisa xx

New Logo and shop banner

Good Morning To All In Blogland,
                                                     I decided it was about time I got a new logo/banner that I could put on all my business pages to include my website,folksy & etsy shops,Blogs & all my promotional materials, It was made for me by the talented winchester lamborne over at http://www.etsy.com/ so pop on over to her place and take a look.
Whilst I was at it I also thought I make my blog a bit more clean looking hence the changed background etc, I am not sure if the pink is a little over powering but hey one can never have to much pink or do I go for powder blue as a background colour... Let me know what you think???
Well im off to try to put my new logo/banner on my website fingers crossed it works....
Hope you all have a brilliant day.
Hugs & Wishes
Lisa xx

Just Beaky necklace

This is a stunning stainless steel beak pendant, it sits on a black thong necklace, With FATHERS DAY just a few days away, this would be the perfect present to buy that special man in your life.
This will be going on my website, folksy and etsy stores today so if you want to purchase this stunning piece please dont hesitate to contact me as I only make one of each design unless requested to do so for the same order.
Stainless steel beak pendant £12.00
Hugs & Wishes
Lisa xxx