The personal Blog of designer jewellery artist Janine Byrom. View my jewellery collection at www.cherishedtrinkets.co.uk

Thursday, 19 February 2009

Peacock


Just a quickie! This will be for sale on my Etsy site later tonight...

Wednesday, 18 February 2009

Thank You Laura!


The magnificent Laura Sparling has added me as a featured artist on her blog. I've given an interview for an insight into my work. Laura is such a great bead artist and I love working with her beads! Laura will be featuring a different jewellery artist each month so keep an eye out as there is sure to be some fantastic artists and interesting interviews!

Sunday, 15 February 2009

Roses Are Red


Had a lovely valentines yesterday, despite being at work for most of it. I returned home to find Mark stood with a bunch of 12 red roses, some champagne and dinner cooking on the hob. Lovely! Not only that but he managed to get some tickets for us to see Blur down the road at Manchester M.E.N in June. Can't wait!!! What a lucky girl I am!

Tuesday, 10 February 2009

Ribbons and Bows Galore!



There is something really feminine about bows and ribbons and I've been using them a lot lately with my designs. I also feel it helps create a vintage feel with my jewellery. Here's a couple of pairs of earrings with 'added bows'. Check out my Etsy store later!

Monday, 9 February 2009

Pink Flutter


I had a re-shoot today. I had made this charm bracelet a while ago but wasn't happy with the pics so had another go today. It will be on Etsy later tonight.

Tuesday, 3 February 2009

Alice in wonderland charm bracelet - various vintage Alice charms

Alice..... what's the matter?


Another Alice in Wonderland charm bracelet creation! Should be on Etsy tomorrow (wednesday) with any luck!

This lovely bracelet was made from some beautiful Alice themed cameo charms featuring vintage looking illustrations of Alice, The White Rabbit and other iconic Alice in Wonderland items featured throughout the story. I absolutely love the attention to detail within the individual charms (especially the tea pot) and the way that even the little bottle has a message inside saying "drink me", how cute is that? I have also thrown in some handmade polymer clay roses that really finish the bracelet off. The whole bracelet has been strung on a lovely thick plated gold chain. The more i describe this charm bracelet, the more I want to keep it for my self :0)

Monday, 2 February 2009

Ooooooooooooooh Snow!

Yes it's even been snowing here in the City Centre! I did get a snap from my balcony but my phone isn't letting me upload it :o( I hope it goes soon I really hate slipping all the way to work!

Here is a creation made from some wonderful beads by Laura Sparling, Mark had bought me them as a gift and I decided to create something using lots of Amethyst and silver. I love them! And wore them when I went to a party on Saturday night.