I'm now a supply teacher, which means I have had more time to sit and make things and design new items. I've got some new shapes to stamp, new coloured crystals I can't wait to use, and have recently been on a ring making course (which I will tell you all about in my next post!). England has been hit by a heatwave as well, the sunshine is glorious, and I'm thoroughly enjoying having a bit more time to do things! Supply is an interesting challenge too. I miss having my own class and getting to know a class, but the extra free time and meeting lots of new children and staff is fun.
Anyway, new shop things! Summer means barbecues and parties, and I love a good glass of wine or a cocktail. I realised I had these gorgeous hearts just sitting around and thought they'd be perfect on wine glasses. I've made a load of different colours so whatever the theme, I'm prepared! :) All the pictures are clickable.
Bermuda Blue Vitrail Light
Light Siam Rose
Amethyst
You could have all the hearts the same colour, or your guests favourites, birthstones, or anything else!
Next up is one of my new shapes for stamping, and I'm running a special offer which I will also be running on other new items too. Basically whenever I make a new stamped design I would much rather make the one I photograph for someone, not just a name or message picked at random. I will be offering the first one or two of those items at a reduced price, and they will be the listing photos for my shop! In this case I am selling three sets of these necklaces at £10 + p&p, which is less than half of the eventual price of £22.50.
If you're interested, just get in touch either on my blog, or email me at willowbrookartistry@gmail.com.
I stamp the names on, up the side of the heart from the point upwards. I could also put a message on if you wanted! You choose the colour crystals.
They would be really fitting for mum and daughter, sisters, bridesmaids, daughters or best friends.
I also have this necklace that I made for my Mum, but I thought you guys might like them too! They're only 1/2" across so they're really dainty. You can have whatever coloured crystal, or a coloured Swarovski pearl. They would also make lovely necklaces for children with their names on because they're so small.
Both these stamped necklaces are made from aluminium, which is cheaper than sterling silver but polishes up to shine just like it! The other findings are stainless steel, so you know they won't discolour like some plated jewellery. The chain is silver plated but can be upgraded to a sterling silver trace chain if you prefer. The jump ring is wide enough for you to use any chain you already own as well.
I love stamping because the possibilities are endless. I've had lots of requests. Here are two of the most recent necklaces I've made.
The one on the left went to Finland, and the one on the right went to the States.
I keep thinking I should get a world map and mark on where I've sent things to - would be interesting to see!
So tell me, what would you have stamped on a necklace?
Kat x
