New Jewellery, Workshops and Me!

Finally, I have finished updating the website with new pieces - there are lots more earrings, a few pendants, rings and a new brooch - so click on the Leaf photo above to visit the website and take a look.

I have just received a new commission today - a bit of a challenge I think, to make a bangle and ring. I am looking forward to it, though I do have a couple of commissions still on the go. 

I have recently come to the conclusion that I have many 'personal demons' still to conquer, which have perhaps stopped me from making more of my life/business than I currently have.  This is not an easy thing to admit to - but I have at last made some honest observations about myself and attitude to certain things, and so in doing so, I hope and trust that I will now be able to move forward more freely and become more of the person I had hoped I always would be, and less of the person I became through fear of myself and success.  There's a revelation for you!

My Website was always going to be just the business.  Facebook and Twitter more ways to reach out and promote the website, and with Facebook a little more of me with the business side of things too.  I always felt that this blog would be more personal, and although relating to my jewellery - would also give you an insight into the person behind the jewellery.....and the above paragraph definately falls into the latter.

Two PMC workshops coming up soon - 16 September - Raleigh House/Adult learning in Bedford - this workshop is an Introduction to Precious Metal Clay, and then on 5 October - Tudor Rose Patchwork/Oakly, Nr Bedford - this workshop topic is on beads and clasps.  There are more workshops at both venues in October and November, so take a look at the website http://www.jdlm.co.uk/pmcwksp.htm.

Finally - do register your votes on the 4 Polls to the left - it would be of great help to me.

Well that is all for now, so hope to catch up with you soon.
Bright Blessings to All
Jane
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Website www.jdlm.co.uk

Website has been updated with a few new pieces and also which pieces are now at the Stani Gallery.  Take a look.  More pieces to updated very soon, so keep on checking in.

Nighty-night.
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Polls have been re-opened!

Oops! forgot to mention........the Polls to the left have been re-opened for voting.......so please help me to improve my services etc by letting me know what you think.  Thanks x

Less Markets & More Products!

Well after a lot of soul searching, I have finally made the decision to do less markets and craft fairs.  I don't think that they are the best outlet for me, and although I can reach people at market with regards to advertising, it is very 'hit and miss' with regard to selling, Particularly in the current financial climate - and I simply can not afford any longer to pay out money for stalls at events, and not come home in profit.

So, what to do instead......Well the choice now is to either buy directly from me via the website, or buy from those now stocking my jewellery - which currently are The Stani Gallery at Stony Stratford (http://www.thestanigallery.co.uk/), and The Mews Clinic in Bedford (http://www.themewsclinic.co.uk/).  I will add further stockists to my website in due course.

If you prefer to view before you buy, and you are local to Bedford, then I am happy to bring a selection of items to you to view prior to buying - alternatively, you may wish to hold a Jewellery Party for yourself and friends to buy direct on the night.  I will also be reviewing my Refund Policy in an attempt to accomodate the fact that jewellery is very much a touchy feeling purchase.......so I will let you know when I have sorted this also.

I have been busy designing collections lately, so am now planning to start making these.  They will not be One-off collections....I will make repeat orders, though as they are handcrafted there still will be some natural differences in the collections, maintaining my desired Uniqueness and Individuality with each piece......So watch this space!

I will also be continuing with my love for making beaded earrings, so these will cater for those with perhaps a less full purse, but still a disearning eye for quality silver jewellery.

I think that brings us up to date, so I will say farewell for now and until next time.  Life has become rather busy as the demographics of the de Lacey Munday clan has changed somewhat, with the arrival of my Parents in Law to Bedford, so much time is currently being spent helping them to get settled at my Sister in Laws in the short term, with much house-viewing in the meantime.  I am becoming a habitual houseviewer now......so I hope I don't get the bug to move house myself! LOL

Bright Blessings & Love to all
Jane
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It's been a while!

Sorry folks - it has been a while since I have tapped these keys and blogged a little.  It has been busy in some ways and not so in others - at times I haven't been certain whether batting or bowling, but I am still here. LOL

I survived the River Festival and was very please by the response from the public, especially those who bought from me.  Though I have to say it did feel a little claustaphobic at times in my little stall as it was engulfed by people passing - there really wasn't much room on the embankment, and at times I was actually worried that someone might end up in the River Ouse!!  Luckily nothing untoward happened and a good time was had by all.  Have to say though, that it took me over week to recover - so tiring to do, and oh my aching joints, being on feet all day.  But that is the joy of being on a market stall. LOL!

Went back to my roots a little for the River Festival and made Beaded earrings again - haven't done that in a while, but I also added little fine silver embellishments that I created.  The earrings went really well and it was a pleasure to do.  Think I will be keeping that side of things now - I had actually missed making them.

Precious Metal Clay Workshops coming up - so take a look at the website - I will put details up here at some point soon, but just wanted to add a quick blog so you knew I hadn't forgotten about it.

Thats all for now.

Bright Fortuitous Blessings to All
Jane
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