Try something new!!-Clay

Clay- fun and frolic!Sometimes we need to try something new. I(unwillingly)agreed to do a group project for a special event this weekend. This  was so, mainly because I have a jam packed week and could  not forsee having the time to make and design one bead ( 1!) from scratch.So off I trotted to the nearest bookstore in the kids/crafts section to find clay to bake!

 I have never really worked with clay in this way before, but once I got started....I could not stop. I only needed to make one bead, but ended up producing 13 wonderful creations.

cut and shape the clay- bake for 20 minutes

let cool, colour with various mediums

we used watercolour, pastels, nail polish, markers and gel pens.

And here -the almost finished product

These will be used as necklaces, beads to make a bracelet and keyrings.

I really found joy creating this mini zentangle design on this medallion pendant.

Watch this space for more details......plus a giveaway soon!! I have a little more work to do on these but boy it was such fun. My daughters and I had a wonderful Wednesday evening bonding over clay designing and painting. I wish you all a lovely week. I hope 2013 has started off positively, productively and full of joy and hope! Best Wishes-Chelsea.

Handmade Heaven-Spread the love

It was damp and rainy last Saturday but that did not make a difference to us, we set off to support our
CRYSTAL PALACE HANDMADE MARKET .
 It was wonderful to see all the yummy and luxurious handmade products on display for sale. It made me very proud to be part of the Handmade Movement. 

We popped into L.W.S Bookshop at 68 Church Rd [Drop In and  Support this Charity Book Store!!] where some crafters were stationed.

The bonus of belonging to the creative community is that I get to meet wonderful creative types like me. I cannot help myself when I see something wonderful, a well made product, really brilliant customer service or a kind act, I have to share it with others.In this case it was these great creative women Please take a moment to check out their site and show them some love. 
 Allow me to kindly introduce to you ....

Michelle, Larna, Kodi, Jess and Gabi!



Suitcase Susie
Contact Michelle Kent on  07951 588 913 
/Textile Glass & Surface Deisgns
mail@suitcasesusie.com




JA&D Brazil-Jewelery Art and Design
Contact Gabi Nogueira on 0786 145 0098
facebook.com/JADBRAZIL
Necklaces , Earrings and Bracelets
gabinogueiradesigner@hotmail.co.uk





Mc Clement Textiles
Contact Larna Smith on
 info@mcclementtextiles.com  
0775 834 5891
Handmade Sculptured Interior Textiles





Kodi's Cup Cakes
0208 771 9775
07428 403 370
Mouth Watering Cupcakes @ Kodis!!!!
info@kodicupakes.co.uk


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Jessamy@jessamyshop@googlemail.com






Best Wishes....Chelsea

A closer look..glorious handmade!

Hello friends...I thought I would take a few close ups so you can...have a closer look..... what do you think?

 I am looking forward to welcoming you into my home for my Open house...save the date Nov 10th! 4pm to 9pm!

Best Wishes Chelsea

Oh...one more!

Oops...........I forgot to share this one!Handpainted with tribal designs.

What do you think?..... I love them!

And even more! Handmade!!

Here are some more photos....

My lovely Model Agata- taking  a break in between the shoot. Well deserved!