Monday 9 June 2014

Friday 6 June 2014

Bumblebees








I had the excitement of getting to see quite a few bumblebees in my garden today, which to say the least needs some work doing to it! I was going to start de-weeding but seeing all the cute little bumblebees getting pollen from the weeds I was about to pull I decided it was best to leave them there till I can replace them with some bee friendly flowers.

Bumblebee Facts -

Bumblebees have smelly feet - This is to let other bumblebees know they have already taken the pollen from the plant so there will be little left.
Bumblebees never swarm.
They only produce a small amount of honey - just enough to feed their young ones.
Bumblebees don't usually sting unless they feel threatened.
Bumblebees do not lose their stinger after use.
Pesticides pose a serious threat to the existence of bumblebees.




Bumblebee Friendly Flowers - Planting just one or two of these will help bumblebees greatly.

Vipers Bugloss

Comfey

Red Clover

Bird Foot Trefoil

Tufted Vetch

Bumblebee Charity Pieces

A lovely selection of handmade bumblebee pieces, profits go towards helping bees


Hi Honey Hand Embroidery Needlework Pattern



Bumblebee on Daisy Photograph




Sources -
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/bumble-bee-facts.html
http://bumblebeeconservation.org/about-bees
Picture Sources -
http://www.scotiaseeds.co.uk/VipersBugloss.php
http://gardenofeaden.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/evergreens-for-dry-shade.html
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienenwabe/6951368507/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8899981@N05/3650925303/
http://englishplants.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/wildflowers-for-bees.html



Wednesday 4 June 2014

Charity Shop Finds and New Polymer Clay Makes


I have finally had some time to make some polymer clay charms yay! I feel like I was going a bit stir crazy with not making anything in so long but I have been so busy with moving, As well as making jewellery I also love charity shopping, Which I was super happy to find that Newcastle has a ton of them! So here is some pictures of my latest polymer clay makes and my new purchases from charity shops.

Harvest Moon Themed Heart Event Charms and Swarovski Crystals 

Special Edition Clover Beauty and The Beast Butter Dish
The rose on the lid is the handle


Official Disney Belle and The Beast Figurines
I found these for only £2 each and both are a present for my sister


















Tuesday 3 June 2014

Video Game Inspired Jewellery

Handmade Video Game Inspired Jewellery

Its been so long since I did my last blog post but I have been in the process of a big move from one side of the UK to the other! But I am all settled in now so will start posting on my Blog more regularly again :)

I thought I would start with a post of some lovely video game inspired jewellery I have found on Etsy.

Alex Kidd Keychain, Brooch or Magnet


Legend Of Zelda Light World and Dark World Map Earrings


Final Fantasy Cactuar Necklace 



Water Breathing Magic Potion Bottle Necklace



Ni No Kuni Mr Drippy Necklace



Zelda Ocarina of Time Magic Bean Ring



Super Mario 3 Cartridge Cufflinks



Bioshock Infinite Vigors Bracelet