http://www.waywardrose.com en-gb waywardrose.com 2008-10-19T00:00:00Z waywardrose.com http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#31253 As promised...I have moved youll now find my blog here...All in a Day...Its more user friendly has more functionality is that a real word..and...I simply like it Please follow the link and find me and my words... 2008-10-19T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#30338 The news at present is doom and gloom...from the money markets...via global warming...to yet another act of violence. Im caught with the first of these trying to sell a house when theres hardly any money around and people just dont want to take the chance and find its depreciated in value just because the market says so...and shareholders are warned...shares can go down as well as up...buyer beware Another student takes a gun to school and shoots fellow students. This time in Finland. And knife crime is hitting the headlines here on a regular basis. I can remember similar when I was at school but it seems now to be a running theme. Those who know me will know Im a football fan and go regularly to matches...and one of the victims was a young fellow supporter. Several years ago my team...Charlton Athletic...initiated the Kick Racism Out of Sport campaign which has been taken up worldwide now theyve brought another initiative to the fore Street Violence Ruins Lives youll find the ... 2008-9-30T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#30339 Ive been thinking of moving all my beads to Etsy...it seems easier for all concerned to have them in one place. I have left selling on Ebay now their new charging structure just wasnt going to work for someone as small as me...in the listing sense and I might put those listed here on there and then just leave a gallery here and sell the jewellery. I think that makes more sense. Im gradually getting to know my way around the nuances of Etsy...though I would like to see 163s... I can work with...Its strange when you start something new...putting things in your shop for the first time...that will someone like them Will they buy You check the viewing lists...and the number rolls upwards and then your first sale there. You wrap it carefully send it out into the world...and wait Feedback comes in the shape of compliments...and a relief falls over you a sense of achievement and then you cant wait to get the next made and listed. You get to know your regular customers and gradually th... 2008-9-30T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#29653 Good morning...though Im having doubts about that.It is a gloriously sunny morning it is a Sunday...a lazy day as my husband is proving to me But Im in the throes of a bad throat and cold so if I dont speak too loudly Im sorry...and having made it to the football yesterday we lost...having gone into the lead...we lost I wont say more on the subject....not until Ive seen the penalty decision Ive been delving into the family history or rather families. I started looking into my family history years ago but came to a halt when children intervened then passed it on to a cousin...but we dont seem to have got very far. So now with a little time Im back to doing that but at the same time Ive started looking into my husbands family tree. Like all families both have their stories legends which have grown up and sometimes you have to burst those sometimes you find new ones...but its fascinating finding people. My great grandmother was German and thats all my mum knew...never knew where sh... 2008-9-14T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#29274 Two days in a row...I could get used to thisI did get to the torch yesterday not that I got much made but I did remember how to shape a bead and got a few sets finished. Sitting here drinking the second cup of tea of the morning I read through some of my favourite blogs catch up on emails and do some research. My ultimate favourite is The Hermitage a fantasmagorical way of story telling by Rima Staines...she always has something interesting but fun to tell us be it what shes up to or something shes seen...hopes...and reading about her eclectic collection of snippets and postcards made me think of our journey to Northumberland last week. A week of Roman ruins castles sand and moors. Its a county I will return to its beautiful and has everything with lots of inspiration.The view of Lindisfarne from BamburghBelsay Hall GardenA smudged view of inspiration...I do love the combination of effects on this trunk and I didnt make a note of what variety of tree it was...well just have to retu... 2008-9-5T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#29196 I had to stop and think about which day it was...Its been a bit of a whirlwind this week and not quite how Id planned it but Ive been able to get most of what I wanted to do done...and yes I have given up work...Wait a mo...postman...and then a phone call...Ive revived my Etsy shop and there are beads sitting in there waiting for the world to see and it appears a little of the world has found them. Heres the link...EithneGlassIve also discovered Flickr...I know its been there forever but now Ive had time to load some photos...and the next job is to discover how it all works Im on there as Eithne Glass do visit. Hopefully Ill get it to link with things soon.Im off visiting my sister this weekend were researching the ancestry and theres a fair exhibition of local organisations to her so...Im hoping for a nice dinner as shes a chef And then next week a visit to friends and a mentor...its been awhile since I visited...itll be nice to see them again.Other than that I best go and make ... 2008-9-4T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#27979 You know how when youre looking for something you find something else which you think is terrific but at that moment it isnt really what youre looking for so you store it away for later I did that several months ago and now...Ive gone back and am so glad I have. Id found an artist on Etsy who makes randomness such lovely randomness. Altered images for alternate art amongst other things which is how I found her...www.etsy.comprofile.phpuserid5272622 just follow the link and shell explain who she is. Im now eagerly waiting for the postman to drop a parcel into me then Ill share some photos tooIt seems strange to think that in less than four weeks therell be no journey to work not unless you count climbing the stairs and Ill be dividing my day between different arts. Its been a time in coming to that decision but weve done it. Do I get all sloppy here and go...mwehs to my husband for supporting my ideas Why not theres not enough mwehs around in the world...so mwehs And back to t... 2008-8-6T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#27767 The first day of August The first day of over a week off Whooppeee....but thats not my main whooppeee...Im hoping one will be next week and the other is the end of the month. More details thenI dont know about anyone else but whoooo....what heat I like my weather cool must be something to do with the ancestry but give me cool weather any day. I like sunshine and I ping into freckle mode at the sight of it but for living I need a breeze preferably a soft and salty one but one over the last few days wouldve been fair I work in the mornings so by the time I get home to make its been sweltering and all Ive wanted to do is sleep...though I have made some jewellery for a couple of fairs coming along so not completely wasted time.Life definitely has been a bit of a whirl since my last post...but thats another story. Ive also been researching the family tree and when not doing mine Ive been sorting my husbands...I think now were actually getting somewhere. It was blanks for a considera... 2008-8-1T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#26943 I thought Id try a different day.......Im slowly going off husbands thats other peoples ones... You can have a decent intelligent conversation with a wife but when the husband comes into the equation...the wife disappears into the background of the conversation. Why is it my house I could sell to many women but the husband...wants to live AT the station NEEDS to extend a house with an extension and planning permission anyway. Sorry guys I know its only some husbands and wives are just the same really. If I had a cat the RSPCA would be after me so Ill aim at a Chelsea steward instead.Ive been kicking my heels with bead making too...Ive run to the bottom of my gas bottle and have sourced a new supplier but his deliveries are tomorrow so its been a time of fiddling and research something that needed time to do and is now done... The rest of this week looks fun too...my colleagues at work are not working Wednesday and Thursday so the office is mine and mine alone...I think a good bo... 2008-7-14T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#26945 I knew there was something else today...its Bastille Day... A celebration of the storming of the Bastille Prison in Paris two hundred and nineteen years ago. So why are there celebrations in New York...and a festival in Seattle Maybe the ten days since the 4 July is too long without a reason to party I promise...the celebrations are real. httpwww.bastilledaynyc.comhttpwww.seattlebastille.orgSounds fun too... su xx 2008-7-14T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#26656 A lot longer than originally planned but a start to my customers gallery...unfortunately my laptop was not playing fair and thats where some of my photos are held but its coming together and the page is now visible...at leastIm hoping the bug Ive picked up from somewhere will decide to take itself off elsewhere soon. Ive had it hanging around for quite sometime it feels as though its breaking and then just ends up as aches and sleeping abates for a little and then back again...let me just have the danged cold get it over with and on with working properly. Just heard some banging and flapping in my hall... I have a family of robins nesting in the garden and one of the adults visits my kitchen...now one of the babies keeps coming in and not getting out the same door finding its way to the hall and then gets stuck. I keep getting worried itll scare itself too much but so far between the robin and I weve managed to let it out via the windows with no real ill effect... It might learn t... 2008-7-8T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#25931 ...and the revamp is almost finished.It had got to a point where I was embarrassed when someone bought and paid for something and neither the site nor Paypal let me know what... Im hoping the new shopping cart will help me and my customers with that issue and make our lives simpler. I apologise to those who have been caught up with that.Like I said...almost finished. There are a couple of new pages to be added and these will be finished and displayed over the next week...Ive had fun today...a visit to the Newmarket Bead Fair catching up with old friends both from within the beading world and my other life...non beads Though I discovered even this world has leaked into the world of beads and I wish the new recruit well. Some new items were purchased from Martin Tuffnell and it was nice to find out about the plans for the next Flame Off and his new venture...I know all will succeed both he and Teresa have boundless enthusiasm and energy...I also caught up with Jo Rohrer who I havent... 2008-6-22T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#24916 1 June Now where did I put that first five monthsIf youve got this far youve discovered were in the throes of a ravamp. Its been on the cards for a few weeks now and with time this week Ive finally got to it. There was only one real decision to make and that was the overall colour...choices...pink turquoise and green but I wanted a fresh look after the red and dark grey and the green won out. I hope you approve. I havent quite finished editing everything so youll find odd patches of red and large text still but itll gradually vanish and some new items will appear over the next couple of weeks.Maybe it was the thought of summer arriving soon...but Im pleased with the effect. Light and airy...Well its past my bedtime and Ive been working on this for awhile so Ill say goodnight...sweet dreams and dont let the bedbugs bite Su xx 2008-6-1T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#22954 It seems a long time to go to August and the bank holiday end of it too but Ive booked a week away to Northumberland. A lodge to an estate with its own river and woodland for walking plus sandy beaches not far...and the lane leads to Hadrians Wall and the National Park further across...so Im sure therell be inspiration in the area. Its an area Ive never been to before either driving through it to get to Scotland or not getting that far and staying south of it. Believe me when I say...I cant waitCloser to home and at the present Ive been researching some colour combinations...some work and some...are best not talked about You think theyll go...and very often do in other fabrics but heat glass and these colours...nope its best left on the shelf Ive listed some new beads and jewellery...and working on a bracelet for myself. I dont often make myself things but this one is all blues and silver charms. Beaded charm bracelets is where I started making one for my daughter in law as a pre... 2008-4-17T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#21980 A busy week...but I wish you all a wonderful renewal of the year. Spring Equinox...a time I can never forget as my sister was born on that day in her year. We were born in opposite Equinox...shes Vernal and Im Autumnal. She always is a livewire Youll find a link to a brilliant lady...an artist a teller of tales...on my special places page. View her drawings and follow her to her blog. You wont be disappointed. Youll discover her at The Hermitage. Ive been diverted from making beads for a week but my area is now tidy and glass in put away...so at least I can now see what colours are there but I got back into harness today...and I realised how much I missed it. And Ive listed some new beads which I hope you like...And now Ive been disturbed so Id better finish cooking dinner.... 2008-3-27T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#21300 Wow Its been busy at work...and its nice to say busy at home too. Lots of parcels winging their way out and some winging their way in too. A couple of new books were delivered today and I aim to snuggle up with those later..though maybe theyll have to be left until after I collect my new glasses tomorrow. Im pleased with what Im discovering and its interesting seeing what colours and makes of glass work with others even with the same heat tolerances they dont always like each other...Ive been thinking a visit to Venice would be nice but whether that comes off...who knows...in the meantime a visit to Norfolk comes first. Take careSu x 2008-3-13T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#21003 Im having fun with my little and often making. Getting used to having things at home its been a strange week but fun. I at last got all my glass out of the boxes I brought them home in though theyre spread all over a bed cover...I still need to collect my tubes for them....I did some experimenting yesterday with some shapes just freeform...and though they look okay I dont think theyd be strong enough for sale...in fact I know they wouldnt survive but its all about learning. I have ideas whizzing around my head...Ive definitely caught the bug...lolTake careSu xx 2008-3-7T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#20868 A busy day of visiting and then a football match to attend to this evening but as promised...my first home beads. So nothing extraordinary...just some simple ones to test the kiln and such. But I like them...Its a case of watch this space now...you never know what might hit the spotEnjoy your days...Su xx 2008-3-4T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#20755 Happy Mothers Day to all other Mums. Ive had an exciting day...first my youngest son arrived with card and champagne which is kind of apt today but will wait patiently for an upcoming special occasion. And then the eldest son with youngest grandson arrived...with card and forty beautiful roses of apricot lemon and a cream with apricot edge...gorgeous Roses are a family favourite my Dad used to grow them...so always a soft spot for them...and forty of them I think I see some beads to match arriving soon. The other excitement...Im all set up for making beads at home now My kiln came home on Friday and torch gas and oxygen yesterday so today...all got set up and worked first time So my first beads made in my own space are made and patiently cooling at present. Just a few spacers and single coloured lampworks...glass I know well to see how they react with kiln temperature and such...if theyve worked you might get a view. It seemed so strange...and weird at first but I got there...... 2008-3-2T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#20534 A busy week so far and an exciting one too My kiln is ordered...at last Im leaving my landlord behind and spreading out in my own workshop. I think I hear a sigh of relief... and I do thank them for putting up with me for so long. I started bringing my bits home yesterday and will have the kiln here by Friday and then the rest next week. I go all tingly at the thought...I can now wake in the middle of the night with a thought and go and try it lol I really cant wait to broaden my knowledge and practice different techniques. Time always limited that before now I can try all sorts Other than that I did get some beadmaking done not much but some and I made myself some beads for my jewellery. 2008-2-26T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#20261 Again so long since Ive written. Between working travelling and making...it doesnt leave much time for writing here but I must do betterIve had a complete day to myself today. I sent the parcels I had to and then browsed some items for a commissioned necklace and some for beadmaking. Tomorrow is a making day that means travelling too at present but soon I will be set up properly at home and will be able to make beads whenever I want and not just twice a week as at present. I want to widen my knowledge though as in all hand crafts youre always learning and never stop. Trial and error and happy mistakes...its a good way to learn.With the view of working in my own space Ive been gathering more glass and tools together and have these sitting waiting patiently for me I know Im not waiting patiently to try them out I cant wait... My landlord has been more than patient with me taking up space in his studio and I thank him for that...though I think he might miss the tea maker twice a ... 2008-2-21T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#15161 Oh my Ive sadly neglected this space for far too long. Reasons Excuses Maybe a little of both coming.Weve been trying to sell our house and were still sitting here. We have sold it three times but our first buyer twice pulled out and our second one wanted us to move inside two weeks. At the time a feat too far. So were starting from scratch and look on each weekend as a new opportunity. Jewellery Ive got a couple of plans up my sleeve and designs are coming along. I just need time for everything and the sooner I can make this my fulltime work the happier Ill be.Beadmaking now theres something that is spinning...you get to meet wonderful people. Ive begun to sell via eBay and youll find a link elsewhere on this site eventually I want to sell here too but at present theres just not enough days in the week or hours in a day. Especially as I have to drive to a studio space and its not just down the road. Unfortunately the increases in petrol is making it harder and harder. The... 2007-10-6T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#15165 I know...its way too early for thinking about the season of goodwill yet But as a designer I have to...in fact I started about three months ago and if you would like something for that special person in your life Or anyone else then now is the time to think and talk about it. I promise I wont speak about Easter until later 2007-10-6T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#12574 Just a quick message. Ive added a new page to my shop showing silver chain necklaces featuring a silver charm lampwork beads and Swarovski crystals. There are two at present and I hope you like them. More will follow also bracelets to complement the necklaces. 2007-7-10T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#12409 Agh Its been too long since Ive written here. I do visit and check emails every day but time has escaped me to write.My apologies to all...just put it down to trying to fit too much in to too little timeAt present Im trying to arrange a house move which nearly didnt happen two weeks ago but is now all back and together. Starting to sell beads. There will be some here after Ive moved but I havent got time at present to do that from here.I am still making jewellery commissioned pieces and parties which is all good and that will also be expanded after our move. I have some new silver charms and will be making some new chains this week. I promise Ill photo them and put them for sale. Ive also got some very pretty chain...all tiny hearts.Some forward warning I might lose access next week. The ISP is being changed and they havent promised instant change over...so if its silent and you dont get a response Im not ignoring you...not this time Take care and thank you for reading...Su x... 2007-7-3T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#11035 At last An afternoon making jewellery again. Having shown the viewers out I made the room untidy by making a bracelet some pendant necklaces a pair of earrings and two chain necklaces.I am delighted with the way the necklaces turned out. They were a new venture and similar to some bracelets I started with and have now begun to return to. I love the very feminine design and feel of these while still using handmade lampwork beads by combining them with crystals they find that sparkle that all girls loveAnother piece made today was a commissioned bracelet. The brief was dark orange...and I hope this design has found that. Again combined with Swarovski crystals it gives that loved sparkle effect.And not least...a pair of earrings for my oldest and closest friend. Weve known each other longer than either of us care to remember...but here we are still friends... You can see Rosies Limes on my Jewellery Gallery. Su xx 2007-5-19T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#10978 Not seen much changing hereSorry about that. Between putting the house on the market and making my own beads this has been neglected though not the jewellery making. Ive been making commission pieces and thank you for those. Still a couple to get out which Ill be doing this weekend. So watch your letter boxes.Also my MiL is having a party so it will be great to see everyone there. And thank you to her. Talk soon... 2007-5-17T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#10486 Just to let everyone know I am still alive. Its been ages since Ive updated my blog but lifes been busy.One son has just sold his house the other is moving back in with us as his let has been sold. Anyway enough of life...Ive actually started using some of my own beads in my designs now. Thats quite exciting. Theyre not all good enough but they are loads better than when I first started...so you never know I might start selling sometime later in the year... It doesnt do to run before you can walk and if you want a good reputation for bead making theres no point in selling wonky mismatched beads.Ive been experimenting with some new designs and have made a couple of necklets with a Chinese cord and focal. These are much heavier than some but give some wham to colours and necks.Su xx 2007-4-29T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#9494 Ostara Spring Equinox Vernal Equinox. This is the first planting festival. The days and nights are now equal and spring arrives to awaken our world. I also say Happy Birthday to my sister. Im glad she liked her present Over the last few weeks Ive begun making my own beads. Certainly not for sale to other jewellery designers but Ive been happy with my progression and getting the basic ideas right. Ive made a page to show off my development. You can follow my progress there. And gradually Ill start using some of the better ones in my own jewellery. Ive also made a set using copper for the findings and some beads. Ill be photographing it so it will be ready to view soon It has gorgeous warm colours...and very celtic. 2007-3-21T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#8612 Ive added a new category to my shop. Its Cords and Ribbons showing leather thong and ribboned necklaces. It is a new departure for me but still has the handcrafted beauty of the focals and pendants. I am more than pleased with the finished results.I hope you like them as well...What can you make with some lentil lampworks coral discs a few silver beads and crystals This...I love it and think its one of the best pieces Ive made. Su xx 2007-2-22T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#8319 Id like to say a big thank you to everyone that came to my first party. It was lovely to meet everyone and thank you for a very nice evening.. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. I also hope you learnt a little about beads and their differences. su xx 2007-2-13T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#8255 A good weekend...and hopefully just the start to a good week.Yesterday I tried my hand at making some corded and ribboned necklaces. Theyre specifically for a party Im doing tomorrow but if they work then Ill try some more. Im pleased with how theyve turned out so...keep your eyes peeled.Today I went to the London Bead Fair at Kempton Park and had a good day even if my husband did try to direct me the wrong way Lots of things to see and mull over. Mostly it was seeds gemstones and tools but in amongst those were a few lampworkers including a large stand of Rob Johnsons beads. Such a lot of choice. I picked up some gemstone and mini freshwater pearl strings. I tend to use those as spacers and intermediate beads also some Japanese size 6 seed style beads. Such gorgeous colours. I did miss a ribbon stand which was at Newmarket...but theyre online so Ill have to find them that way.It was great to meet a few friends...unexpectedly. I know I was pleased to see people again... So wis... 2007-2-11T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#8042 Phew A lot of updating today...lots of new designs using a mix of styles. Stunning lampworks gorgeous natural gems...I hope you love them as much as I do. Whenever I make something new I want to keep it...I guess I buy beads that I love and hope you do. I still have some items to photo but I am beginning to win with the photos...I think I have been making pendants using such beautiful lampwork focals. I find it amazing the delicacy of the work that these small works of art show. I can sit and watch the making for hours. If any of you ever get a chance then find yourself a lampworker ask nicely and maybe youll be lucky and theyll share their secret...or at least one of them Ive still got a couple of different ideas to finish and hope to get a photo of those into here over the next week if they work as well as they could...a bit of watch this space lol If they dont arrive you know they didnt work as hoped.Im off to the Kempton Park Bead Fair next Sunday its a chance to see what... 2007-2-4T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#7425 As you can see its been a busy time a new style of site...a greater understanding of what the site will let me do and some of the things it wont Also a few days of producing some new designs which I will be placing in my shop over the next few days. I am more than pleased with how theyve turned out. Now all I need to do is improve my photography Usually Im a snap and go photographer and that doesnt do justice to the beauty of the beads...I need to work on lighting and macros Help lol 2007-1-16T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#7086 A new look for a new year. I am at present trying to develop the design of the overall site. Make it a comfortable and interesting place to visit.I am also formulating some new ideas for designs for my jewellery and I hope to start putting these into practice over this weekend. I want to expand the watches add new earrings as well as more distinctive styles in bracelets necklaces and sets. I have some gorgeous beads just waiting for me to get my act together and I have made time this weekend.So...overall its a case of....Watch this space 2007-1-5T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#6641 A busy time and a belated thank you to everyone that found me at Clavering Christmas Fair and those who have made purchases from me or just contacted me. Your help and encouragement is terrific...and helps keep my enthusiasm high. Its been a very busy at home. Getting parcels posted and commissions finished. Sourcing one or two special items. I have been able to purchase some gorgeous focals for the new year and these will be made into jewellery ready for sale at my parties....or commission. I hope to photograph some of these during the holidays and show them in a separate thread...those that might be Just waiting for you.Merry Christmas.Su xx 2006-12-19T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#4981 A bit of a long day but at least a dental visit at lunchtime gave me the quiet and light of the afternoon to develop some ideas that had been formulating over the last few days.I have had two sets of fantastic turquoise encased beads for sometime see below I was so excited when they arrived. Then I spent so much time trying to work out something worthy of the beauty their maker had given them. I didnt want to drown their colour with too much else or to do them a disservice. My experimenting started this afternoon and I can say that I am more than happy with what came to fruition. I used one of the sets that had discs something that can be difficult to show to their full potential. I hope you agree that this view has done that. I have called them Sparta.With the sun glittering on my perch overlooking my garden I made a sparkly piece too one that had the colours of fuchsia and light azore running through them. This will sparkle in the lights or sun. Will bring colour to the neck... 2006-10-9T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#4954 Again its been a busy time .I have been buying some unique sets of beads and the jewellery made with these will be featuring in my shop over the next few days.Its amazing how soon Christmas hits the shops. Cards and decorations are already on show in our High Streets and slowly people begin to look for that something special. Hopefully some will look here. Over the last days Ive been accumulating display items. I am investigating the possibility of selling at a local craft fair. It would be my first although I have sold directly for sometime. I hope you like the updates and changes I have made to the site. More will follow.Many thanks for visiting.Su x 2006-10-8T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#4367 Not quite so long in writing this time. Yesterday I collected some new beads and having worked hard on other normal things all day sat for a bit of quiet. I kept looking at the sets Id collected when...gradually an idea formed something Id not tried and didnt know if I could make or if itd work if I could. I wasnt even sure if Id got all the elements so after some rummaging I found the silver wire I needed then designed and made Meandering Peach. Im pleased with the way its come out I hope you do. I still have one set of something different sitting here looking at me but I think theyre aiming a similar way just maybe with one or two variations But I have to order some more silver wire.Youll find some new items in my gallery and shop. I feel my designs and knowledge are developing and my understanding of the innovative developments in beads that lampworkers are producing. I still feel that the beads are the most important element that you should use their colour movement and shap... 2006-9-10T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#4085 Time has slipped through my fingers again and its been sometime since Ive updated this. My only excuse is being busy. I have recently added some more sets necklaces and bracelets. I have other ideas for enlarging my contents but at present theyre for the future.As strange as it might sound at the end of August I have seriously got to think of making items with Christmas in mind. Collecting items that represent the Autumn collection colours discovering what the clothing fashion industry is going to present this year. It seems that greys topaz blues and mahogany colours are favourite but I cant just stay with those other people have ideas too so its really developing ideas for everyone. With the above in mind Im trying to widen my stock items those beads I know I will use often. The complements that enhance the highlight beads.I have finished one set of commissions and have the start of another with some elements still to come. When complete Ill put it in my gallery and you can ju... 2006-8-30T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#3516 Ive just updated my shop having sold two bracelets this morning and thank you for your support there. One is a gift for a Mum and in repeating myself its a nice feeling when someone likes something enough to give. Ive also been asked to think about three other commissioned pieces very special items. So at present the minds working overtime and experiments will follow. Ive now received all the beads I need for a further commissioned piece which I need to show the buyer with ideas before I put it together...the photo of the elements will go today.Yesterday I made a necklace using some beads which Id received from a member of a group I belong to all bronzed and ambered I hope you like the simplicity of that...again the photo needed to be done in daylight. The cameras poised I really am addicted to Robs beads Ive some on order and some more pending...I think his use of colour and design is stunning. Both because of their detail and their simplicity. I hope he thinks of that as a co... 2006-8-4T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#3475 August already how times flown this yearAnother bracelet sold today as a present. Its a nice feeling to know that someone appreciates your work enough to give it as a present to a friend. I also had many compliments about my jewellery today and tentative sales...A commission for a cane bracelet which I made this afternoon when I got home from work. I had the beads already to be able to make that. And some hot pink beads arrived Id ordered theyre for a special friend to give as a present to someone special to her. Also a large parcel of mystery beads from a member of a beading group I belong to. So many beautiful beads I have to design with now...and a big thank you to her. Also I have some ideas I want to try out. They hopefully will find their way here. I have started making mobile cell phone charms and have an order for two of those already. Ive found as Ive been designing Im discovering my style what I prefer letting the beads be my guide rather than swamping them. I hope y... 2006-8-1T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#3433 Gosh so much time has passed since my last entry. This last week I took time off work and went away for a couple of days so a small excuse.Ive ordered some special beads and am waiting for those to arrive. The designs are flying around in my mind...it will be good to get them into reality before I change my mind. Thank you to everyone that has purchased and commissioned pieces. They are in the process of coming together. Either that or youve already received them. I have made several necklaces this week and a bracelet and will be getting those on here over the next couple of days. I hope you like them. More of Robs beads and pink David Christensens canes used. Ive been trying to stock up on my regular beads beads that go with all the special lampworks I have at present.A thank you to my sister for spreading my site. Shes a sweety... Thanks again for visiting.Su xx 2006-7-30T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#3202 I was asked to take my box into work today. I dont like doing it too often it just seems as though Im forcing things if I do. But having been asked to it was taken. I also took the two commissioned necklaces in. People were so complimentary about my designs and colour combinations. Its always nice to hear these it helps keep you inspired and to know peoples tastes for future ideas. I had a good morning selling the necklace Mint Julep an aqua rose and crystal bracelet which never got a name and the bracelet Raspberry Ripple. The buyers were so happy with their purchases it makes designing and making much easier.I also had a lot of compliments which I will pass on for Robs beads. Some people thought they were ceramic and when I explained how theyre made they were even more impressed. lolEach person liked a different colour or combination. Keeps the beauty of discovery as I thread an incentive.If any of you visit....thank you for your purchases and I hope you enjoy wearing the... 2006-7-17T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#3177 A busy few days unfortunately not at jewellery making. I have made two necklaces but not enough. For the first Ive used Robs lampworks a set called Snake Skin and his clear etched spacers with green cats eyes. The colour green dominates the lampworks and I hope the softness of the spacers echoes the colour...with the cats eyes almost a reflection. It contrasts beautifully. The second is made from rectangle crackle beads of pinky silver and green which Ive spaced with little green cubes and Swarovski erinite crystals and silver lined seed beads. Its a very feminine looking piece.Its been a green week I have revamped my shop and I hope by placing the explanations and history of the items I use this helps in deciphering the strange language jewellery makers use sometimes. Ive also separated necklaces and bracelets with earrings and sets hopefully coming in the near future.Ive placed another order for toggles and discovered a site for Balinese silver that looks excellent. So not ... 2006-7-15T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#3083 I have some new goodies to form into beautiful things. Gorgeous beads and useful compliments. I was lucky I found a place that was having a moving sale and was able to pick up some additional kind of beads at a low price. Always useful when youre trying to keep prices obtainable but want to use excellent quality main and focal beads. Friday was a strange day. The radio filled with the anniversary of the bombings in London and the question can you remember where you were. Yes I was babysitting and it was the third Thursday after my father had died suddenly. It wasnt an easy day....it wouldnt have been anyway but the added heartache...but life does continue.I had to go into a local town Royston Herts. and casually looked in a jewellers window there to see similar bracelets to those I make. My surprise was at the price they were requesting you pay for them. More than a little higher than I sell for even if they do have the overheads of a shop front. And Im allowed to say that th... 2006-7-9T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#3032 two commissions today. A seeded necklace with crystals and glass focal. and a bracelet and earrings to compliment Humbug which has been ordered. A satisfying day...I also have another commission a present....base colour being red. So the search is on for some more red... Su xx 2006-7-6T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#2980 on I have now put some bracelets up for sale. Only a few but its a start. People have been so sweet about my site friends and others...and everyones wished me luck.I even have three signed in the guestbook...thank you three and three on my favs page... Ive also got to grips with the email this has. And Wendy thats what I was waiting on before I signed your guest book. Its just so hot today and making me sleepy. Not good for the concentration...thank goodness it wasnt too busy at work today. The next parcel of DCs arrived today which means I can make the bracelet and earrings to match humbug. Its been bought as a birthdayanniversary present. I made a delicate pink bracelet last night using more of Robs spacers and some pink feathered lampwork beads. Ill photo it and put it in the gallery. I think its pretty. And found a great place that is moving so theyre selling some of their small sized czech glass off cheaply and I mean cheaply...always useful...I ordered a few hundr... 2006-7-4T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#2934 And now I do have to take some better photos...thats the job for this morning.Once Ive got them taken and sorted hopefully youll see more of my jewellery. And I then can start on the shop.Thank you for your patience 2006-7-1T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#2939 Ive added a payments page today. its still under development but its a thought process.Also showing youll find more photos in My Gallery. I hope you like what you see... 2006-7-1T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#2942 A couple of sales today...and something extra special for a friend. 2006-7-1T00:00:00Z http://www.waywardrose.com/page19.htm#2920 Well here we are all shiney and new. Scary really...a whole website thats mine. But the reality of it is I hope you like it and what you get to view here.I will update this regularly just to let you know whats going on in my life beadwise and otherwise.The first thing....Im participating in the Walk for Life on Sunday in Cambridge at 130pm. I hope you think of me...its supposed to be over 30c...thats hot and Im not the fittest of people Take care...and welcome to my first explorations without stabilisers.Su x 2006-6-30T00:00:00Z