Big Phew!

I dithered - I debated - I dawdled and then I did it. What did I do?  I changed stock from one website to another! Phew, it was mind bending because there was so much to remember each time, but I got there eventually. 

I have http://www.rosebudlia.co.uk/ and this is where I am (I am very proud to say) known for being the best and largest supplier of vintage plastic cabochons.  If you bead around cabochons, then Rosebudlia.co.uk is THE place to go.  But, mixed in with this site I had jewellery I had made, findings which other sellers can easily sell and other bits and bobs. I decided to take the plunge and open up another Etsy store and put all the jewellery there. (And yes, I have an existing Etsy store which you can see HERE).

I opened up SusanRoseDesigns and here I put all the jewellery I have made which, of course, is for sale.  If you haven't tried Etsy, do so, it's possibly the best thing since ..... the invention of the home computer!

Anyway, all the jewellery I make is now on Etsy.  But about my jewellery, I describe it this way ... 

My jewellery is created for those who love originality and my unique designs often challenge a wearer's comfort zone. I mix steampunk with woven beadwork, whilst also mixing beaded fabrics with polymer clay. I like to push boundaries, contrast textures and overlap styles. I also source designs from cross-cultural influences, i.e., Renaissance and Art Nouveau. I don't have a plan when I start making individual items of jewellery, the inspiration simply grows one cabochon and one stitch at a time.
I try to extend the parameters of jewellery design with innovative, ground-breaking and bold creations. My ambition is to broaden the horizons of the jewellery-making and wearing fraternity, and show that in an ever-expanding world of colour and design, there is room for today’s woman to carry off bold design and mixed media jewellery with confidence, style and panache.


If you love fabric jewellery, if you love to be different, just jave a look, hopefully you will be pleased you did .. SusanRoseDesigns

If you make anything ... anything at all ... sell on Etsy, it's the best!

Blue Lady Steampunk Necklace is finished!

For more pictures you can see her here (in $) ...

Blue Lady on Etsy

Or here ... (in £)

Blue Lady on Rosebudlia

I have fallen in love with her ... is it normal to fall in love with a piece of jewellery you have made?

Toodles for now!

Sue xx

Cufflinks

I have been asked to make cufflinks by a shop in London. I used to make them in the past and they sold well but I sadly, ran out of hours in the day in which to make them. However, now that I have been asked to supply the shop, I have decided (again) to have them on my website. I have made many sets but am awaiting a certain size setting to be delivered. Once these are in, I'll show them on the site. I also make steampunk cufflinks (see picture). All the cufflinks I make will be great for you or for presents and, they can be for both sexes.

I am also (almost) up to my eye lashes in fabric because I am making textile jewellery. Jewellery being lace/ruffled/velvet cuffs etc. I LOVE making these and heaven to me would be making these day and night and not worrying about the mounting pile of washing up or that the household bills need paying lol!

That's it for now,
Sue xx http://www.rosebudlia.co.uk/

New Vintage Cabochons Listed

New vintage cabochons listed on rosebudlia.co.uk. Just click on the picture.

After my walk with Harry the dog yesterday I am now unable to move without groaning. I wonder what possessed me to walk 1000 miles, in slip on ballet style shoes? Yes, I know, I am insane.

Anyway, today I am going to take more pictures of jewellery and cabochons as yet unlisted, and feet willing, I will get them up and listed on my site www.rosebudlia.co.uk asap.

Tesco's delivered this morning and right now I am famished, so - it's downstairs to raid the fridge for sustenance!

I have just taken my dog for a walk and I discovered a new track - which I followed. It took me HOURS out of my way and we a re both now home (obviously) and exhausted! Harry (yes, you read right) is asleep next to me on the floor, and I thought it was about time I started my blog. I have been meaning to get around to this for AGES but today is the day I set aside some time and actually got it going. Oh, this is Harry asleep with a bagel! (I don't know why either. Perhaps he needed it for incase he got peckish in the night?) Anyway, I will stop here for a bit because I have to list some cabochons on my site. http://www.rosebudlia.co.uk/ Should you want to have a peep, here is a video with a slight editorial difference about making cabochon earrings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4uE9WAvW88 Later I'll be back to show you want I have listed and, more important, I want to show you what can be done with cabochons apart from putting them in settings. So, buy for now! Sue xx