Jenn's Projects: July 2013

Detailed Flower Blanket

Noni found this blanket kit for me at a Thrift Store. It was a very old kit and pattern and I was worried that the yarn would be damaged, but it wasn't. It turned out really good and it is the first blanket where my gauge was exactly right. (I must be an old soul when it comes to crocheting, LOL). it is made from a large set of granny squares that is sewn together.

My First Painting

Folsom has a new Paint Gallery called Painted! It is a place that does simple paintings classes nightly. Alan and I decided to try our hand at the Palm Tree painting. It was a super fun class and everyones turned out great. Even mine!! We hung them up in our bedroom!!

Alan's Painting

My Painting

Prima Beads Kit #2

This is the second set of Prima Beads Jewelry. As you can see it makes a lot of items and doesn't cost a lot. You can't see it from these pictures, but the silver has detail to it that makes it pop.

Walmart Jewelry Kit - Set 2

This is the second set of jewelry I made from the Walmart clearance kit. Again, the multistrand necklace turned out great and the bracelet was amazing too. The drop earrings were beautiful and the heart necklace is really interesting and unique.

Pearl Jewelry Set

This set included earrings too, but they are probably on another post (since I went nuts one week and did about 50 pieces of jewelry). I really like the multi strand necklaces, but getting the wire straight is a little tough. I ended up going and getting jewelry boxes to keep this stuff in so that it wouldn't bend the wire.

Bracelet or Necklace....BOTH!!!

This Annie's Attic kit was very cool. Not only was it easy to make, but the strands can be worn separately as bracelets or linked together to wear as a necklace. This is a great mix and match kit.

Shell Necklace and Earring Set

This earring and necklace set took quite some time, but only because I didn't read the instructions correctly. Thank you Annie's Attic for adding spare parts. The shells are layered with a silver circle and a yellow bead. It gives the set depth and looks really cool.

Stone Jewelry Set

This set used perfectly rounds stones to create a layered necklace, dangle earrings and a dangle ring.

Green Stone Necklace and Earrings

This is an Annie's Attic Kit. It used green stones, amber beads and gold chain.

Glass Fuzing Jewelry

I took a class on Glass Fuzing. I made 5 pieces (and the instructor gave us earrings). We learned about creating depth in our jewelry and different techniques. All of the items turned out great. These are the three pieces I'll probably give away. Stay tuned for part two to see the pieces I decided to keep.