Welcome to my blog... I'm going to post some pictures of the things I've been making and record the progress of my venture into the world of crafty commerce.
I've been focusing on making jewellery from recyled beads and these are for sale on a fantastic little stall in Afflecks Palace in Manchester. As well as using recycled materials I make some of my own beads and love nothing more than shopping for new beads. I am also co-producing a recipe book and love baking so have included my baking adventures too.

Friday 26 March 2010

For sale in the real world!

Officially for sale in Afflecks Palace- level one. Also at the Craft & Vintage Sunday fair at Broadstone Mill, Stockport. :)


I also have a facebook page-


http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Black-Kat-Designs/107714685924015?ref=mf



Friday 19 March 2010

Totally featured on a blog!

Thanks Linzi!

http://linziloop.blogspot.com/2010/03/folksy-friday-out-of-this-world.html

Sunday 14 March 2010

Folksy

I have a folksy shop

http://www.folksy.com/shops/Theblackkatdesigns




Friday 12 March 2010

Spreading beads

Twice yesterday it was necessary for me to talk to strangers...And twice I managed to get into the 5 minute conversations that I like to make jewellery and am selling things at Afflecks etc. I must be very proud of myself. The man in the banks girlfriend liked to craft too but had given up on knitting.. 'noooo' i cried 'tell her not to give up!'

I just found this picture on etsy and look at the things you can make with what looks like a really simple stich. I wish I could show the bankman's girlfriend this item

Las Lopez knit cable scarf at Etsy



Hand made bead jewellery

This pieces are made from largely handmade beads from polymer clay.
I try to make each one have a special effect- they have glow in the
dark bits and sparkley bits too.




























Wednesday 10 March 2010

Third Hand Jewellery

I'm selling these pieces on the 'clothing with a conscience' stall in Afflecks Palace in Manchester. I love the ethics of the lady who runs the stall. In response to these ethics I have been focusing on making 'third hand' jewellery from ugly things from charity shops. Ideal isn't it?

Recycled dangle necklace

Natural recycled amulet bracelet







Recycled (apart from the ladybird) pink bracelet of joy






Recycled Dangle Bracelet







Ballsy recycled necklace





Peace and dove recycled choker