Another Successful Morning at the Blue Door

Broken 'Medicine' Bottle that I managed to fix

 

Lynn and I went down Victoria Street again to see if we could find anything exciting. I had watched Lauren Conrads Crafty creations Video the other night and was really tempted to see if I could find anything that I could make a cake stand with, sadly I didn't but I did find more crystal jars.

 The medicine bottle was broken but with a peerie bit of super glue it is as good as new. I bought this with two crystal jars and a peach rayon table cloth which I thought might be a cute way to protect my wooden dresser.

Crystal Ring Dish 50p                                         Crystal Jar 60p

I recently read 'Cupcakes & Cashmere: A Design Guide For Defining Your Style, Reinventing Your Space, And Entertaining With Ease' by Emily Schuman I recommend this book and her blog!

Print that I bought from the Moulin Rouge is Paris this Summer

 

She talks about organising your belongings and using your collections to add character to your room. Which inspired me to change certain things in my bedroom. I have lived in my current flat for almost 3 years but have only started to put a mark on it.

Poster that I bought from The MET in New York last October

 

I have bought a clothes rail as I do not have a wardrobe and got some beautiful crystal glass decorations to help me store jewellery (see above).

Origami Flowers dipped in glitter I got the instructions from Pinterest

 

It's a working progress but I've showed you a couple of things that I'm started to do.

White Rose Hooks from one of my favourite shops in Shetland Ninian

Please share your decoration ideas in the comment box below.

Silverwork Night Class

 

Last September I enrolled in the Orkney College's night class, Silverwork, at KGS. At school we had a peerie go at making 'lead' by making moulds and melting it down and cooling... I liked this but this night class made me realise der wis a lot to jewellery making.

We started by creating basic silver bands (rings) then had to go home and do some research/planning for our individual projects.

 

I decided on making this bangle that wrapped around the wrist like wings. It did not take as long as I thought it would so started to make a starfish charm for my bracelet.

 

Then I made a twisty ring after seeing one of the senior students techniques, when it was closer to Christmas I decided to make presents. After the success of my previous charm I made some heart charms which could be worn as a pedant or charm.

 

I loved this course and plan to go back some year and further my learning ... recommend it!!!