Inspirational articles, writing and poetry from Suzanne Day
I first saw teaspoon rings displayed at a recycled clothing shop called “Scavengers” in Brunswick. An interesting idea, they tickled my fancy because they looked cool and also appeared tough enough to last for years (very important, if you are a ring-basher!) I spoke with my father, a prior engineer, and he guided me in…More
I visited the local library recently and had the pleasure of borrowing a giant stack of beading books to read. Among them was a real gem – “Designing Jewelry with Glass Beads” by Stephanie Sersich. The divine photos of multi-beaded jewelry were very inspiring and some of the projects looked like a great way to…More
Spangles are colourful, beaded bracelets made from memory wire. They make great handmade gifts and are quick and cheap to make. If you are new to creating handmade jewellery or beaded jewellery, you’ll love this Spangles project! According to Wikipedia, the universal fount of all web knowledge, Spangles “were square boiled sweets, bought in a…More
Are you looking for purple beads or ideas on how to use them in a special project? There are many different types of purple beads you can buy, from manmade and manufactured purple beads to natural gemstone beads. The colour purple is an inspiring, creative and calming colour that produces excellent results in beading. Stunning…More
