tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5627025973711946982024-03-13T14:23:37.898-07:00Angela Smith JewelleryAngela Smith - beautiful handmade beaded jewellery designsAngela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.comBlogger547125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562702597371194698.post-34755110315507431752018-05-16T00:58:00.002-07:002018-05-16T00:58:49.271-07:00January birthstone Garnet A bit late, I know, I did actually make this back in January.
Following on from my previous winning post about my kernowcraft wish list, I used my winning voucher to start me off on my birthstone jewellery venture.
My first make was this stunning wire and glass bead crocheted necklace and earring set featuring Garnet drops. which is the birthstone for January.
This set is currently Angela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562702597371194698.post-55846115886929819602017-12-04T06:37:00.000-08:002017-12-04T06:43:22.990-08:00Birthstone Jewellery - looking into the possibility of a new range Now my last event for 2017 is behind me, I have no more workshops planned until January and both my December exhibitions are up and running, it is time to take stock and think about what direction to take my jewellery into next year.
I will continue knitting my tiaras and crowns, that is a given, along with making wedding jewellery commissions. I am planning a whole series of new jewellery makingAngela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562702597371194698.post-80163609959696197082017-04-21T01:53:00.004-07:002017-04-21T01:53:37.553-07:00What can you do with your old, much loved tiara? ....... Upcycle it!!! Do you have a tiara stuffed to the back of a drawer or sat in a box on top of your wardrobe hoping for a day when you can wear it again? or are you saving it in the hope that your daughter will want to wear on her wedding day?
Let me work my magic!
Last month a lovely young lady, Sally contacted me out of the blue.
Sally had a tiara that she loved but was probably never going to wear again and Angela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562702597371194698.post-87727714421801154292017-01-23T13:02:00.000-08:002017-01-23T13:02:34.413-08:00New VentureThis year is proving to be quite exciting so far, and we are only 23 days into it! I am in the early stages of working towards possible new opportunities for later this year but to kick start 2017 I was approached by the lovely Beth of Sweet Hearts Hair Design, she asked me if I could make her some hair charms.
So now I am pleased to announce that Sweet Heart Hair Designs areAngela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562702597371194698.post-77996806347171127682017-01-17T03:18:00.001-08:002017-01-17T03:18:42.542-08:00Perseverance pays off in the end!"Sometimes you just have to keep going, ignoring obstacles being thrown in front of you - it pays off in the end!"
....... and this week I had yet another reminder of exactly that!
I have been knitting with wire and beads for many years now, and I have always used my old metal knitting needles but whenever I see anything written about knitting with wire it is always recommending that you use Angela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562702597371194698.post-44811601565293585662017-01-09T13:37:00.002-08:002017-01-09T13:37:35.753-08:00A passion for jewellery makingToday I was determined to attended a WiRE network meeting, even though I was suffering with a cold - the guest speaker was Sara Moseley, a fabulously inspiring lady who I have known for quite a few years, she is a brilliant photographer who just oozes with confidence and can't fail to inspire. Sara has recently stepped back from her photographic work to set up 'Hiking Boots and Posh Pants' ,Angela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562702597371194698.post-17366738068429594112016-10-17T13:39:00.001-07:002016-10-17T13:39:53.440-07:00"Impromptu in A Flat Major - a collection of jewellery in black and white" My new exhibition is currently on in Gallery at 12, Eccleshall Staffordshire.
As soon as I was allocated a month I started thinking about a theme and title for it, I knew I wanted all the pieces to be made in black or white or a mixture of both, so that was the theme sorted, the title was a bit more tricky! having played around with ideas for a while, I decided I wanted it to be Angela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562702597371194698.post-67777607583366911252016-04-22T14:59:00.000-07:002016-04-22T14:59:06.561-07:00Purple Friday A purple day for Prince - to contribute to this very sad news from yesterday here is a selection of my purple beaded jewellery - such a sad day yesterday - #PrinceRIP
Angela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562702597371194698.post-12401126481900120442016-04-07T02:18:00.000-07:002016-04-08T00:51:57.354-07:00SBS Shop is now GO!I am so excited to announced that a new #sbs venture has been launched today and I am included in it!
#SBS stands for Small Business Sunday - a twitter award set up by Theo Paphitis - Business magnate and entrepreneur best known for his appearances on Dragons Den.
I have been part of the #SBS community on twitter now for over four years, you can see my winning tweet if you scroll down this page Angela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562702597371194698.post-8020778932008027772016-03-29T07:53:00.000-07:002016-03-29T07:53:06.033-07:00Summer knotted necklace on silkAfter a lot of deliberating, playing around with various design ideas and beads, I have finally come up with my afternoon project for my May workshop.
I don't know about you but after the gloom of this years winter I am desperate for some sun and heat and with that in mind I decided that by May we will definitely be gearing ourselves towards a long hot summer, well we can dream any way!
I think Angela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562702597371194698.post-68132317577644767212016-02-26T07:40:00.000-08:002016-02-26T07:40:37.751-08:00Swarovski remains as popular as everI have been making beaded jewellery for over twenty years now and although I have seen many types of beads come in and fall out of favour, one type has remained a constant in my stock throughout - Swarovski crystals. It would seem that you just can't get enough of sparkle!
When I first started making jewellery I would combine Swarovskis with plated bead shapes such as hogans and roses - now I Angela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562702597371194698.post-53353646398367304752016-02-21T04:08:00.000-08:002016-02-21T08:02:56.465-08:00SBS Event 2016As I alluded to in my previous post, a week ago last Friday, that was the 12th February, I attended the #sbsevent2106 with Theo Paphitis this was my 4th sbs event - I can count them by counting the items of jewellery I have made for each of them! this was this years...
crocheted wire and bead beads
I have posted about sbs before on here so please search my labels to read more or Angela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.com0Birmingham, West Midlands, UK52.486242999999988 -1.890400999999997152.176760999999985 -2.535847999999997 52.79572499999999 -1.2449539999999972tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562702597371194698.post-38881293113678761992016-02-16T04:54:00.001-08:002016-02-16T04:54:40.516-08:00A new design range in the making - crocheted beadsI would like to introduce you to some new jewellery which I have been working on this year. Although the initial idea came to me when I was enjoying a quiet couple of weeks away with family in the Hebrides back in October last year, I had to put it on the back burner so I could concentrate on Christmas. Whenever I could, though, I picked up my crochet hook and started crocheting, as always with Angela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562702597371194698.post-55257708292963542612016-01-11T11:28:00.001-08:002016-01-11T11:28:03.753-08:00My '60 seconds' tribute - David Bowie - a music Hero but not Just for a day - Forever !!!This morning we woke just in time to hear the sad news that David Bowie had died. I was really taken aback by how much this news affected me. I grew up with his music as did many other people and I was privileged to have seen him in concert at the N.E.C back in 2003, where he waved to me from the stage - then he laughed when I realised he really was waving at me - No he really was waving atAngela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562702597371194698.post-5528468934080891012016-01-08T07:31:00.002-08:002016-01-27T08:37:42.484-08:00Jewellery making workshops planned for 2016
I now have a few workshops planned for 2016 at Lily's Secret Vintage Tea Room, Swan Pit, nr Gnosall, Stafford, as listed below
Saturday 27th February
10.30 am - 12.30 pm Basic Jewellery Making
£26 includes all the materials plus tea/coffee
You will receive instruction from myself on various
bead jewellery making techniques - then you will be able to choose from a Angela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562702597371194698.post-75262474267617673092015-11-17T06:51:00.000-08:002015-11-17T06:51:15.362-08:00'Midnight'As we are approaching the party season I have been knitting again this week - this time with party outfits in mind -
knitted on black enameled wire with glass beads
'Midnight'
handmade jewellery by Angela Smith Angela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562702597371194698.post-5411745665732727232015-11-16T11:48:00.000-08:002015-11-16T11:48:15.197-08:00seasonal red jewelleryWhat colours will you be wearing next month? Red always seems to be a firm favourite and with that in mind I decided I needed to increase my stock of red jewellery for the Christmas fairs coming up in the next few weeks - (my next one being tomorrow evening)
So these four sets will be out on display, providing there is space, along with many other items -
red hand cut faceted glass beads with Angela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562702597371194698.post-37877705662653649112015-08-24T08:48:00.001-07:002015-11-02T06:28:19.871-08:00Mauve Swarovski jewellery Today I have been working with these mauve Swarovski pearls and purple Swarovski crystals to make a one off 16 inch necklace with matching earrings. I can re make the necklace to a longer length if requires or I could make a bracelet to match. This set would be fabulous for smart day wear and would complete a mauve 'Mother of the Bride' outfit beautifully.
please contact Angela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562702597371194698.post-13550355320316045552015-08-15T12:21:00.000-07:002015-11-02T06:29:32.383-08:00'Priscilla' comes in any colourMy range 'Priscilla' is now complete.
I can make any of the items in this range using the colour of your choice.
Today I would like to share with you 'Priscilla' necklace and earrings. Made using Swarovski pearls and Swarovski crystals, the necklace has been made on a 16 inch chain - I can make this any length, and the earrings are hanging from sterling silver ear hooks.
'Priscilla - Angela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562702597371194698.post-31351887068655519632015-08-14T02:02:00.000-07:002015-11-02T06:30:09.614-08:00'Ella' an alternative rangeMy last two posts have introduced the necklace and earrings for two of my limited ranges 'Jessica' and 'Bethany'. As both of these ranges have the same Swarovski pearls and crystals in their designs I decided to make an alternative range with earrings and a necklace that would go with either 'Jessica' or 'Bethany' bracelet - this range is very elegant in its simplicity just a single Swarovski Angela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562702597371194698.post-6536562801669366022015-08-13T02:39:00.000-07:002015-11-02T06:31:06.268-08:00'Bethany' necklace and earrings My 'Bethany' range is now complete - I introduced you to 'Bethany' bracelet a few days ago
Now I have a pair of earrings and a necklace to add to this limited range.
The earring are made with Swarovski pearls, Swarovski crystals and diamante beads and hang from sterling silver ear hooks.
The necklace is a drop made with Swarovski pearls, Swarovski crystals and a diamante beadAngela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562702597371194698.post-83505284417683342272015-08-12T05:05:00.000-07:002015-11-02T06:31:55.598-08:00'Jessica' continuing the range A few days ago I introduced you to 'Jessica' the bracelet
Today I am going to introduce you to 'Jessica' earrings and necklace
The earrings comprise of Swarovski pearls and Swarovski crystals and hang from sterling silver ear hooks.
The necklace is on a 16 inch chain and comprises of the same Swarovski pearls and Swarovski crystals used to make the bracelet and earrings -
Angela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562702597371194698.post-76249056105270877782015-08-10T03:15:00.002-07:002015-11-02T06:32:34.472-08:00Another new addition to my limited ranges - 'Priscilla''Today I would like to introduce you to the third new range in my wedding jewellery collection. This bracelet is in the 'Priscilla' range. 'Priscilla' can be made in a number of colours and also has necklaces and earrings which will be on a separate post.
First of all this is 'Priscilla - crystal' made with Swarovski pearls and clear Swarovski crystals.
..and here is 'Priscilla- Angela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562702597371194698.post-68942449092847077302015-08-08T03:38:00.001-07:002015-11-02T06:33:18.961-08:00Introducing 'Bethany' - the braceletHere is the second of my limited range pieces, this range will also include earrings and a necklace but for now here is the bracelet - made with Swarovski pearls, Swarovski crystals and diamante beads
A beautiful bracelet for a bride, bridesmaid or as a confirmation bracelet
handmade jewellery by Angela Smith Angela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562702597371194698.post-54793102496730053712015-08-07T04:31:00.000-07:002015-11-02T06:34:05.961-08:00'Jessica' bracelet - first of a limited edition range of jewellery Firstly apologies for my rather long absence on here - I have been busy with workshops and events over the summer and I have also been planning a small number of 'limited editions' ranges. This marks a small change in direction for me as the majority of my jewellery items have in the past been one off items -
The first new range is called 'Jessica' and today I am going to share the bracelet - I Angela Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13363516991943402662noreply@blogger.com0