A new challenge -

Tree of life 

The Tree of Life in its various forms is recognized in all cultures as a symbol of immortality and eternal life. From ancient Chinese and Egyptian culture to Germanic paganism and Mesoamerica, it has been sought after throughout the ages.http://www.treeoflife.net.au/Tree-of-Life-Meaning-Symbolism-of-the-Tree-Of-Life.html    

It also symbolizes our connection with all living things.

 

Added ay 17, 2015:   I have begun to make some larger sun catcher/wall hanging, as wedding gifts, using colors that represent what the trees were like at the time of the wedding,   but I forgot to take pictures I'll see if I can get them to send me some pictures, just so I have a record of what I have done.

 

I saw one of these in Etsy and had to try it. ,partly because I wanted the challenge, and because I couldn't see taking that much money out of my budget.  

The ones I have tried are not as good as the one I was looking at but I don't think they are too bad for a first try. I will keep working on these and see if I can refine my technique. 

 Each pendant is handmade so each is unique,  the flaws and variation add to the uniqueness and charm.

The size of the pendants vary from 1 1/2 inches to about 2 1/2 inches.  They can be used as a necklace or as a sun catcher. 

Each comes with a satin cord (choose the desired length) $25.00

This bracelet is nice if someone wants a complete set or if they want  a little less bling  $15.00

Earrings can be used to complete the set or would be perfect for those who like a little less bling.  $15.00

New Sprouts or a New Techique.

 After a few days or weeks of macrameing (is that a word?)  I found a new technique.
Kumihimo, a Japanese form of braid-making. Cords and ribbons are made by interlacing strands.^[1] Kumihimo is Japanese for "gathered threads".

All of these bracelets are made  by using a disk like this,and usually 8 strands. 
This is really easy to do, and very repetitive. very relaxing,  Some have said it was almost Zen.

All of these in the grouped picture are  available in choice of colors. $12.00

 

 

Kumihimo can also be done in a flat style  again in various colors,  $14.00

   

 

 

 Bracelets can also be made completely beads, with various colors, that bring out a spiral pattern. Can be made in colors of your choice  $17.00

This item is not currently available
 Please contact me for a customization

 This adorable,  heart motif can of course come in choice of colors. depending on size is great for a little girl or her mom. $12.00

This one creates a border of contrasting color  just choose your favorites, $12.00

Most of the above bracelets , but I can also be customized.  It may take a little longer to process.  Please allow 2-3 weeks for custom items.

All of these  items are handmade so they are not perfect and the flaws and variations add to the charm and uniqueness.So even though the material and the technique are the same each piece of jewelry is unique.

If you are interested in any of these for you, or to give as a gift please use the contact form below.
Leave me your name and email, the name of the item and any other customizations you may want. length special color etc.  I will contact you to make arrangements for delivery.

To see more bracelets, click on the bracelet page tab, above
Check back, your are going to love some of the ones I have coming up.

Bulbs, the begining

Welcome to Daffodil Patch Creations, I recently started making jewelry because I decided I needed something to do with my hands so they wouldn't be putting food in my mouth and weight on my hips and thighs, as well as raising my glucose level and blood pressure.

So I started by crocheting a necklace:



 Some of the women, where I teach a computer class started making Jewelry, so I decided to try some. How hard can it be to string beads on some cord? 

Multi-colored,earth tone beaded necklace,
24 Inches long.$10.00

ThenI started thinking about all of the macrame I made 30 + years ago. So I made these:

White  Spiral knot with dark red faux stone chips $12.00

This one is  really retro........

  

Square knot Aqua hemp cord with aqua clear and 

transluecnt beads. Aqua stone pendant. 

Necklace is 24 inches stone is 1 3/4.   $15.00

But I really like this little guy.  I think I had some really ugly ones back in the 70's

Owl is about 4 inches long by 1 1/4 inches wide. 

Can be made in almost any color combination 

with a choice of clasps.

Now I have so many that I have decided  to sell them, hence the blog.

If you are interested in any of these for you, or to give as a gift please use the contact form below.
Leave me your name and email, the name of the item (it's listed in green) and any other customizations you may want. length special color etc.  I will contact you to make arrangements for delivery.

For more necklaces, click on the necklace page tab above.
I have even better things coming so check back later.