New Year... New Beads!

2012-01-06T22:14:00.002Z

Well my first post was absolutely ages ago now - in a different year in fact! - so I think it's about time to get an update in!

Since I last posted, I've been really concentrating on my Facebook page and my Etsy shop, to make sure that everything is running smoothly for everyone that visits them. As a part of that I've been steadily building up some more pieces of jewellery to add to the bits I had when I last posted.

I've also been trying some new photography methods (with some tips from some wonderful people) and I'm getting happier now with what things are looking like!

I've also been trying different angles to show things off better - after all, you don't need a photograph of all the chain! This was my take on a Christmas themed item - the pearls reminded me of little snowballs and the red and green wire wrapped beads looked very much like Christmas baubles that were to be hung on a tree!

In amongst all of the bits I'd been creating in the run up to the festive season, I also had a few secret projects and commissions to do...

From beautiful snowflake obsidian chips...

to purple silver-lined glass....

to funky green and brown tribal-style designs...

to my first ever charm bracelet...

to an elegant magnetic haematite bracelet!

All in all, a wonderful end to 2011 for Autumnal Skies, and here's hoping that everyone's 2012 brings health and happiness to you all!

Welcome to Autumnal Skies!

2011-10-18T22:18:00.002+01:00

Hello, and welcome to my website! I'm Gemma, and I have been making jewellery for around a year. I love working with beads and wire to make items that hopefully everyone likes!

I try to source the prettiest beads that I can and combine them with others to ensure that the beads are shown off to their full potential.

And you might wonder by now if it's only earrings that I do, as that all I've shown you so far! I do make bracelets and necklaces too, but when I started to make jewellery it was as presents for my friends. Needless to say, most of my friends have pierced ears and tend to wear earrings much more frequently than any other jewellery, so it was simply the best place to start!

But bracelets are the fabulous too! This 'Purple Swirl' bracelet for example combines the prettiest purple and and white swirled beads and frosted silver lined purple beads to make a stunning combination!

And of course, for those getting into the Christmas season there's my 'Snowflake' set. Stunning red and white glass beads are offset by pearls in the bracelet, and combined with a delicate silver filigree bead in the earrings. Definitely a must for delicate Christmas bling to match your party frock!

And of course it's never too early to get into the Springtime spirit with some wonderful silver acorns with green seed beads bringing to mind the lush green foliage of the great oak trees!

If you've liked this sneak preview into my world and work at Autumnal Skies, then head on over to my Facebook page to become a fan of my work and find out about all my new makes, or my Etsy shop where all my jewellery is listed to be sold. I hope to see you soon!