Wow

I knew having read craft blogs for quite some time before taking the plunge myself that people in the craft community seemed to be really friendly and supportive. Well I have found out that is truly the case.
Thank you so much to the lovely people who have been in touch and commented on my blog. Some I was aware of, others not and it is lovely to hear from you all.  
Thank you to Cara Jane, looking at the wonderful things she has made with polymer clay as in the picture below makes me realise I have a long long way to go.

                                                                  Made by   Cara Jane

Her pieces are marvellous.  The trouble is, I kind of expect that I should be able to do things straight away - and I cann't. I am realising this is going to be a long process of practice and trying to achieve better results.

Like Cara Jane I too had a top I wanted to make some jewellery to go with. Bringing some clay home from my workshop with  Karol, (someone else who is a master of Polymer clay jewellery ). I tried to make a flower cane in order to make a bracelet.

 Ooops not quite as easy as I thought. I don't know what quite happened with the flowers so I mixed them with some bullseye canes which went a bit squishy as well.
 However I was quite pleased with the overall result, it looks okay from a distance and I have worn it.

Well I intend to enjoy, what I can see turning into a polymer clay addiction, and already have enjoyed meeting some lovely new people.

Thanks all.   Lorraine xx

At Last!

I have finally got around to using my Kaleidoscope canes (seen in last post) as beads in a couple of bracelets. I used a mix of small and large beads in one bracelet  and black bead spacers, both on elastic. I have worn them already and am really pleased with how they turned out.

I also made bracelets for a friends' 2 daughters One was my favourite Allsorts (unfortunately  the real ones are also my favourites - hence 1/2 a pack disappearing last night) and also I made a Dolly Mixture version. My friend thought they were lovely I just hope her girls do.

I have also tried to make another flower cane. It didn't turn out quite like I envisaged but I think the beauty of polymer clay is most things can look pretty cool. (Well that's the line I am taking) Will show it on my next post.  xxx

So Little Time So Much Clay

As previously mentioned I decided to investigate crafting with Polymer Clay. By chance I was amazingly lucky and came across a wonderful lady Karol Male at Coveted Artistry  - who makes the most marvelous polymer clay jewellery, and also shares her knowledge and skills by holding workshops.

Attending the beginners workshop in her lovely studio in Dereham I didn't believe I would be able to achieve the wonderful effects in canework she showed us. But with her patient tuition I did.  I was so pleased with what I achieved with Karols help (true I do need further practice and to hone my skills).  I was completely hooked and all morning  I could only focus on what we were doing and hardly touched the tea and biscuits kindly provided. (I know unusual!)

I was determined to attend Karol's Intermediate workshop which I did and I absolutely loved making more intricate canes.  However now all I want to do is sit and practice and create with clay. However daily life intrudes, why do I have to work, eat, cook, clean  I could be rolling, kneading, blending and creating. Oh well I will fit it in when I can.

I have put in some pictures of some of the work I did in progress and I have to say thank you to Karol not only a great teacher but also a truly lovely lady I feel fortunate to have met. No doubt we will keep in touch and I am sure I will be back for other workshops.

Bye for now xx

At Last! My First Post!

After following the  wonderful blogs of others (for a long time) I have at last taken the plunge and started my own blog.  I have been so impressed by my lovely daughter's blog, Strawberry Laces, that I asked for her help  - which I really needed. So this first tentative start is thanks to her (thank you my lovely),

Why.. Well I love making things and trying to learn new crafts. I tend to be a bit of a butterfly learning a little of something (crochet, sewing etc) but never really becoming an expert at anything.  I wanted to share some of my creations and interests as well as keeping a record of our adventures as a family for us to look back on in the future.

I currently enjoy playing with wool sweaters and scarves, felting them and creating kooky brooches.  But my latest and newest Passion is Polymer Clay - thanks to the wonderful Karol at Coveted Artistry her super tuition has me completely hooked.  In part all inspired because my daughter wanted a Liquorice Allsorts bracelet which I have at last made for her.  Will write again soon. x