Learning New Things
My daughter and I and my sister and her daughter took a beginning jewelry making class the other night at our local bead shop. I haven't made jewelry in a long time and wanted a refresher on all the little tips and tricks. The class was two hours long but we spent the first hour oohing and aahing at all the possibilities and trying to decide on what we wanted to make. We had so much fun and I wanted to share with you the results. My necklace is a choker length but adjustable by two inches - it's made from tiny seed pearls, a favorite, that took forever to string but I am so happy with the way it turned out. I forget what the bracelet is made from, silver-like beads, and the stones on the earrings are some sort of quartz I think. I love their watery blue color.
These are the items my daughter made - can you tell she's a cowgirl at heart? She took to it right away and I believe a new hobby has taken hold - oh no, what have I done?!
What a lovely idea for a mom & dd project! Your jewelry came out gorgeous!
xo
mary
Posted by: hoganfe handbags | 04/04/2008 at 05:41 PM
It all looks so awesome. I envious! No new hobbies for me...:)
Posted by: Stacey | 04/03/2008 at 09:43 AM
Those are very pretty...and how fun to make them all together! My daughter is 24 years old and we still make things together..It only gets better.....
Just a note that I'm having a BIG SPRING SALE over at my Etsy shop, just click on Lisa and hop on over to find out more info...Happy Spring!
Posted by: Lisa | 04/02/2008 at 12:12 PM
Very pretty. Jewelry making is fun, and can be addictive...
Also wanted to thank you for the Crafty Crow - it came just in time for Spring Break *whew*. I've also posted an activity on my blog - enjoy!
Posted by: Becky | 04/02/2008 at 11:32 AM
I've taught my share of beaders and I'm impressed with all you accomplished in two hours! Nice!
Posted by: Cynthia B | 04/01/2008 at 03:23 PM
Beautiful jewelry!!
Posted by: apple | 04/01/2008 at 11:45 AM
that jewelry is just beautiful :) You and your daughter have some beautiful ideas for beading & design. Looking forward to seeing more goodies in the future!
Posted by: kristin | 04/01/2008 at 12:15 AM
Oh, how much fun to do things with your daughter and sister. How lucky you are and what pretty pieces you have already made!
I'm going to list you in my fortune cookies so that I'll be able to find you in the future.
Good Evening,
Cookie
Posted by: Cookie Sunshine | 03/31/2008 at 05:58 PM
beautiful jewelry! I love the simple beauty of the pieces you two created:)
Posted by: tricia | 03/31/2008 at 05:01 PM
Those are just lovely! And so is your blog. So nice to have found you!
Posted by: Knitsational | 03/31/2008 at 02:12 PM
So beautiful!
Posted by: Carrie | 03/31/2008 at 11:02 AM
clever girls! its always great to learn/revisit a new craft, well done!
Posted by: fiona | 03/30/2008 at 05:09 PM
what a great way to
spend some mother/daughter time!
and with stunning results!
Posted by: gkgirl | 03/30/2008 at 04:59 PM
I can't wait until my daughter is old enough to share crafting with. It sounds like you had a lot of fun with very beautiful results.
Posted by: Mellissa - wondermommy | 03/30/2008 at 12:51 PM
What a nice thing to do with your daughter! The blue earrings that appear to glow are my favorite.
Posted by: Liz | 03/29/2008 at 04:25 PM
What a nice thing to do with your daughter! The blue earrings that appear to glow are my favorite.
Posted by: Liz | 03/29/2008 at 04:24 PM
Wow, LOVE your daughter's bead necklace! Your earrings are very pretty, too.
Posted by: Cherry | 03/29/2008 at 02:53 AM
The results look great. Glad to hear you had fun
Posted by: Alison | 03/28/2008 at 09:55 PM
I love the thought of making jewelry. I started a bead collection in junior high and made some stuff for years (for family, friends and self), but right now the beads are just sitting. I take them out now and again to admire them. I should bring them out and make something with them - these are so beautiful. My daughter loves making jewelry too and has started her own bead collection. I know she would especially like that horse necklace.
Posted by: Ellen | 03/28/2008 at 06:28 PM
Jewlry making is so much fun! I cannot wait for my daughter to be old enough to do it with me.
Posted by: Jennifer | 03/28/2008 at 01:57 PM
Jewlry making is so much fun! I cannot wait for my daughter to be old enough to do it with me.
Posted by: Jennifer | 03/28/2008 at 01:57 PM
Oh, good to hear your enjoyed that class! I know it would be VERY dangerous for me to take up beading.
All of you and your daughter's work looks beautiful. My daughter would love that horse necklace---she's not shy about her love of horses and the "farm life."
Posted by: Berlinswhimsy | 03/28/2008 at 01:33 PM
What beautiful jewelry! I wish we had places around here to take classes like that......
Posted by: Nevis | 03/28/2008 at 10:35 AM
those are beautiful! This is your daughter's first time? Wow,...she's a natural!
Posted by: c.Rachel | 03/28/2008 at 10:27 AM
Your daughter and mine would so get along. I have been wanting to make some jewelry. Your is beautiful. Clarice
Posted by: clarice | 03/28/2008 at 08:06 AM