JorjaRose Jewellery, 1 Bracelet = 3 Pairs Of Earrings!

JorjaRose Jewellery, 1 Bracelet = 3 Pairs Of Earrings! ...

Recently whilst visiting the gorgeous town of Napier, I came across this Necklace and Bracelet set, which I purchased from Farmers, on sale for $12 for the Necklace and $10 for the Bracelet.

I had a Farmers loyalty redemption of $20, so the set just cost $2!!

I wore the Necklace and Bracelet that very same day, then went back to Farmers {the next day}, and purchased a second Bracelet for $10

When I got back home from our loooong weekend away, I pulled apart {or deconstructed} the second Bracelet to make these 3 pairs of Earrings!

Love it when you can make a complete set of Jewellery, just by getting out the ole set of Jewellery Pliers, and a bit of imagination!

What do you think? … are you going to try this too?!!!

Storage Ideas With Kathe: Jewellery Storage, Oh My …

Jewellery Storage, Oh My …

So I have been searching in vain recently for my {lost} set Jewellery Pliers.

After spending many hours sitting on the floor of my Craft Room searching, I decided the only option I had left was to buy another set …

Little did I know that this would set me back $24.95!!!

So recently I shopped at my favourite store, Jacqui e, and boy did I get some bargains, like a Belt for $1.30, down from $25, and Scarfs for $3.50 down from $40!!!

I also purchased a new Necklace and Bracelet set.

The Necklace was $19.95, down from $39.95, and the Bracelet was $12.95, down from $24.95

Whenever I purchase a new set of costume jewellery, I always purchase 2 Bracelets, that way I can pull apart {or deconstruct} the 2^nd Bracelet, and make a pair of Earrings {or two}!

So yesterday I set to in my Craft Room making some Jewellery, and this is the result …

While I was making some jewellery, I thought you may be interested to see how I store my rather large collection …

The Necklaces hanging are hung on double hooks, which I designed myself. They are stored in my Closet/Wardrobe, that way you can’t see them if you were a burglar looking in through my bedroom window!

I have a rather large collection of Rings, which I store in a container on my Dresser, along with my Earring collection.

Please bear {beer/bare???} in mind that this is 20 years of collecting jewellery, I hate to show you my MakeUp collection!!!

Have I inspired you to try and make some jewellery too?!!

Sending paper-hugs your way,

Kathe.

Weekly Deals For Wednesday 15th April 2015

The   Weekly Deals are up!

Love the variety of goodies on offer this week.

Check out these gorgeous Earrings that I made with the Something Borrowed Embellishments …

Thanks for taking the time to stop by, and if you would like to make a Stampin’ Up! purchase online, please head on over  to my Stampin’ Up! website.

Happy craftin’,

Kathe.

JorjaRose Jewellery “Something Borrowed” Earrings ...

I have been busy making earrings, is it so great to get back to my jewellery studio.

These are my first pair of the New Year, featuring the “Something Borrowed” Embellishments, which are perfect for jewellery making ...

You can even colour them with your Blendabilities - to make them match back with your outfit {or your eyes}!

You get 12 embellishments in a pack for only $14.50.

To order a pair of these earrings, please leave a message on this Post, or email me.

These gorgeous “JorjaRose Jewellery” Earrings are available for $15 + postage

Thanks for taking the time to stop by, and if you would like to make a Stampin’ Up! purchase online, please head on over  to my Stampin’ Up! website.

Happy craftin’,

Kathe.

Necklace + Bracelet + Earrings For Under $30 … Done!

I picked up this gorgeous Resin Bracelet for $13, and after wearing it for a day {and getting so many favourable comments}, went back for a second that I could alter …

First up I snipped the elasticised band that held the strands together.

Then I made this cute pair of Earrings and a matching Necklace.

Soooo … Necklace + Bracelet + Earrings for under $30 … done!

JorjaRose Jewellery

I have been dabbling in Jewellery lately, and trying out different colours and techniques.

Quite by chance I was in the right place at the right time, and a lovely lady from “Save The Children” was introduced to my Jewellery, and now Thelma and her lovely team of volunteers have my gorgeous “JorjaRose Jewellery” for sale in their Nelson shop!

Prices range from NZ$15 for a pair of one-off earrings, to NZ$20 for a gorgeous Necklace.

Each piece is handmade, so no two are alike.

"Save The Children" can be found in Buxton Square, Nelson, next to HotHouse.

There are many more colours to choose from in-store!

Summer BBQ/Cook Out

On Saturday, we hosted our very first “Summer BBQ/Cook Out”!

 

Although we have lived in our home for 12 years now, this was the first time we had had guests over for a BBQ, other than immediate family.

The guest list was small, just two couples and their children, but we had great fun in planning the occasion.

I really wanted the atmosphere to be relaxing, so after hubby had mown the lawns, Wayne and Reilly lifted the 3-Seater couch from the lounge and wicker furniture set {from our bedroom} outside onto the grass.

We also had 2 sets of matching outdoor wicker furniture, each seating 4, with glass topped tables, and we popped the sun umbrella up between the tables.

 

 

 

 

As a centre piece on the tables, I used a lovely floral arrangement in shades of pinks.

 

I came across these gorgeous bottles from The Warehouse for only $2 each.

I purchased 3 of the plain bottles for chilled water, and I just love the one with Lemons on the front, which I had to fill with my "Homemade Lem♥nade", which I have tweaked the recipe to ...

 

Kathe's "Homemade Lem♥nade"

Zest of 3 Lemons
Juice of 8 Lemons

3 cups of Water

2 and 2/3 cups of Sugar

1 teaspoon Citric Acid

1 teaspoon Tartaric Acid

1/4 teaspoon Epsom Salts

After juicing the Lemons, I then strained the juice to get rid of any stray seeds etc.

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, bring to the boil and then simmer for 1 minute.

Leave to cool before bottling.

This recipe is very strong, so you only need to add a fraction of syrup to a glass {approx. 1cm in depth} before topping with carbonated water i.e. Soda Stream {but without the flavour added} .

An xtra cool and refreshing drink, which any spirit can be added to, Vodka, Tequila, Gin ... yum!!!

As is the Kiwi custom, each family bought a salad and some meat for the BBQ.
We had a yummy selection, including chicken kebabs, and the crumbed sausages went down a treat!

 

The salads were xtra healthy, and the favourite one was mine {or course}, which was Pam’s “Sweet Mango Mesclun Salad”, my secret is that I purchase it pre-prepared and ready to serve, it even comes with the dressing!

My Summer Look ...

 

 

I painted my nails the night before in shades from OPI:

OPI “Italian Love Affair” from the OPI Italian Collection, a very light cotton candy pink with iridescent shimmer

OPI “Wonderous Star” from the OPI Mariah Carey Holiday Collection, this gold-flecked shimmer has heavenly shine.

OPI “Which Is Witch?” from the OPI Disneys Oz The Great and Powerful Collection, Is this silver glitter with iridescent sparkle or the other way around?

 

 

When I first came out dressed in my gorgeous floral sundress, and my husband, {and I am not kidding you} said ‘You’re wearing that to this?!!!”

To say I was heartbroken was an understatement, so off to the bedroom I went, and changed into this casually Summery Clarity Tunic, matched back with nude wedges by Pulp.

I had just finished making my latest piece of jewellery {from my JorjaRose Jewellery Collection}, so wore this cute necklace and matching earrings, which  matched back perfectly with my nails and the Clarity Tunic, so I felt a tad glam after all!!

We had a fantastic evening, and I can’t wait till we do it all over again!