OK, this is getting a bit addictive! I may have to do an entire mesh collection. For now here's one I created before I'd even changed out of my pajamas this morning.

// self-made vintage mesh and ribbon necklace / h&m wrap dress

...and here's what I used: some old black ribbon I picked up at an antiques fair, vintage mesh and erm.... some blu-tack. Please forgive me, I'm still waiting for glue supplies to arrive!

I love it as a necklace, but it is perhaps a little too large for wrist-wear. I'm now on the hunt for some mesh which is half the size of this one. A more delicate approach may be better suited. I also think this piece could make a pretty amazing headpiece, perhaps not quite for everyday wear. Speaking of headpieces, how beautiful is this one? Well I hope you've all had a lovely weekend. I'll be back at some point with that shop update (so long as the Postman actually pays us a visit this week, damn snow).

Seeing as a few of you liked the mesh bracelet, I thought I'd try a some other mesh related experiments whilst I wait for the necessary supplies to arrive. You all sure are good motivators! It's always good to hear your opinions so thank you. After a fair amount of rummaging I came across some vintage skinny mesh, a much thinner and delicate version of the stretchy and thick mesh I used for the first bracelet. I did try and repeat the sailor's knot bracelet but the result was not good! After a little clipping and twisting I changed it into a tiny knotted ring band. Still not what I had in mind but not a bad first attempt!

because I couldn't not make a mesh tassel...

... which was quickly developed into two styles of earring and then the mandatory bow necklace

...the ends still need to be filed smooth and I may try some other bow shapes. Perhaps add this to my list of ring designs?

It will also need to go through the necessary quality checks. Quality checks can often involve me making up a sample and pulling at it as hard as I can in multiple directions. Some good things can come from this! Such as when I was trying to pull the metal ends off the rope knot bracelet, I ended up destroying everything but the connection between the metal and rope. It resulted in quite a nice looking rope tassel.

While searching for the skinny mesh, I came across some tiny vintage charms I'd forgotten about.........airplane earrings anyone?

I do enjoy crafty Saturdays. I'll keep you updated on the mesh bracelet, I'm hoping to sell them in the etsy shop once they've been perfected :) I'll be having another crafting day tomorrow. I have so many incomplete bits and pieces which really need finishing, so expect a proper shop update post sometime next week!

In case you're sick of my cotton rope bracelet, I thought I'd show you a few others I've been working on. The most recent is the brass mesh version. I've been meaning to work more with mesh for a while but as things sometimes go, it was put to one side for a few months. It's vintage brass and I liked the antique colour too much to clean it properly. This is just a first attempt and I dislike everything except the knot...i'm not giving up on it just yet though! I can't help but think that a similar version of the knot would make a great ring. It's been snowing quite a lot here! Very pretty but everywhere is so icy it takes me 3 times as long to walk anywhere. I should really invest in some snow friendly/waterproof footwear...any tips? Also, the shop is back open! I'm still waiting for an order of boxes required to ship the large pompom necklaces, but if you want to reserve one then feel free to send me an email or such and I can make a list.

Just a quick note to say that I have temporarily closed the shop for the holidays! I'll be creating the next batch of items ready for the New Year, so feel free to check back then or you can be notified of the return via email here. If there is anything in particular you wish to see more (or less) of, then your comments are more than welcome. Thank you VERY much to all those who have been window shopping, blogging and purchasing! Hope you have a very merry Christmas! image credit: personal photograph

Hello there, Apologies for the lack of posting! I'll do a big update this week (and perhaps a D.I.Y?!) but until then here's a look at some of the new pieces now available in the shop.....

rope and cube necklace / h&m dress

papaya whip pompom necklace /  silk blouse from zara

pale blue pompom necklace with removable chain / vintage dress with my Grandma's old leather belt

Mini papaya whip pom pom necklace / H&M dress

Sailor's knot necklace / H&M dress / Urban Outfitters belt

More to share very soon!

image credit: personal photographs