Category: beads
spring green mini strand necklace by sailorgirl jewelry
day 18 – spring green mini strand necklace

There’s a lovely flower shop downstairs from the studio, as I walk along the road I can see it for blocks, it’s the only splash of colour somedays when it’s truly grey. Lately I’ve taken to popping in there every…

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spring pinwheel necklace by sailorgirl jewelry
day 17 – spring pinwheel necklace

Do you remember holding a pinwheel as a kid? You’d blow on it and it would spin and make you giggle. You can keep giggling as you wear this spring pinwheel necklace. This is day 17 of my 30 New Pieces…

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saucers of sunshine necklace by sailorgirl jewelry
day 16 – saucers of sunshine necklace

I am really loving this spiral shape! And to kick off a long weekend I am channelling the sunshine in hopes of fantastic weather. This necklace is just one strand of shiny happiness on all shades of yellows and oranges….

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creamsicle trapeze bubble necklace by sailorgirl jewelry
day 15 – trapeze bubble necklace

Hanging on a trapeze, dangling happily sits a beautiful bubble of colour. Just one single bubble. In 4 different colours, creamsicle, cherry, sky and spring green, your choice of bubble colour. This is day 15 of my 30 New Pieces of…

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color bangle by sailorgirl jewelry
day 14 – the colour bangle

  As much as I am a fan of huge bright colour and big statements, sometimes a simple drop of colour and sparkle is all that is needed. Today I went for that simplicity. One bead. One line of silver….

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navajo spiral necklace by sailorgirl jewelry
day 13 – navajo spiral necklace

  Today I’m playing with shapes. The Navajo spiral necklace offers a rainbow of rich desert hues: squash, red, purple, turquoise, and avocado all swirled around and around. This is day 13 of my 30 New Pieces of Jewelry in 30…

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dragonfly earrings by sailorgirl jewelry
day 12 – dragonfly earrings

It feels like spring! And in spring I look forward to gardens, not just the flowers but all the creatures as well. I was thinking about that today as I strolled up to the studio in bright bright sunlight. And…

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crayola bracelet by Sailorgirl Jewelry
day 11 – crayola bracelet

I’m on a Super Bright Super Happy kick, even more than usual. This reminds me of crayola crayons, but just the best colours. It makes me laugh. This is day 11 of my 30 New Pieces of Jewelry in 30 Days…

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carnival bubbles necklace by sailorgirl jewelry
day 9 – carnival bubbles necklace

It’s big! It’s bright! It’s happy! I love colour. Another addition to my Carnival collection, where I demonstrate that it can never be bright or happy enough. Here I’ve made carnival bubbles, delightful hollow beads that are light as a…

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tequila sunrise necklace by sailorgirl jewelry
day 8 – tequila sunrise necklace

Bright orange, screaming fuchsia, girly pink and a hint of cherry red make this necklace a riot of fabulousness. This is day 8 of my 30 New Pieces of Jewelry in 30 Days challenge. Available in the store. $75.00 Every day for…

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pinwheel earrings by sailorgirl jewelry
day 7 – pinwheel earrings

Do you remember holding a pinwheel as a kid? You’d blow on it and it would spin and make you giggle. Keep that giggle as you wear a pinwheel earring. Made in 6 colours, guaranteed to make you smile. This…

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spring bracelets by sailorgirl jewelry
day 6 – spring bracelet

Playing with styles today, here is the brand new Spring bracelet. Spring not as in the season but the style. Think of it as a gorgeous silver and glass slinky for your wrist! Simply wrap your Spring bracelet around, no…

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ocean glow earrings by sailorgirl jewelry
day 5 – ocean glow earrings

At the oceans edge is a pile of natures treasures, shells tumbled and polished by the flow of the water. Nestled in the pile, if you are very lucky you’ll find pieces of beach glass, smooth and glowing. Today I’ve…

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day 4 – ocean bubble strand necklace
day 4 – ocean bubble strand necklace

Dreaming of the ocean, all the blues and greens that light up as the sun dances across the water. Here I’ve combined 2 unique ways of wearing the ocean, the large beads are hollow bubble beads, and the dangling beads…

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not so cuddly
not so cuddly

Poison must be ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Venom is injected, in nature usually through a fang. Did you know that? I didn’t, it’s just one of the amazing things I learnt on my field trip out of…

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Time to Make!!!
Time to Make!!!

Um… people… I hate to mention this… as of today… it’s only 3 months to Christmas!!!!!!! More importantly, it’s only 2 months until the One of a Kind starts!!!! 2 months today!!!! Deep breath… Okay, I am officially in make/panic…

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beautiful mosaic to be
beautiful mosaic to be

sometimes bad stuff happens, like you keep the bead out of the flame just a few seconds too long or you work on one side of the bead and forget to keep the other side warm and it cracks. sometimes…

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hrmph. darn.
hrmph. darn.

oh heck. darn. crap. ick. sigh. big sigh. back to the drawing board. just when i thought all was perfect. darn. oh well, it’s just a case of one step forward, one step back. the cufflinks came out looking great….

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a weekend getaway
a weekend getaway

i took a weekend off!!!!! a whole weekend, actually 4 days! a whole weekend i didn’t stand in my tent! and it didn’t rain (much). i also found a new appreciation for the colours of the georgian bay area. in…

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