Hello, it's summer!

Hello and I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. I know I am after having attended my mothers wedding. After 20 odd years she and my stepped finally tied the knot and their wedding was great. Of course, it was also really nice to see the jewellery I'd made worn to such a special occasion.
Summer is great but also very slow for me as trying to work and entertain 3 children who have varying interests can be a challenge to say the least, but this gorgeous weather is certainly great for going out and living on the coast means there is always something to inspire me. My notebook is full of ideas just waiting for me to bring them to life. For now though, reality and the children beckon so until next time, and I hope you all have a fabulous summer,
Yvonne Jones.

Alarm Clock Earrings

Socialite and Swarovski Bracelet

Citrine and Swarovski Bracelet

Gladstone and Swarovski Bracelet

Mother of Pearl and Swarovski Bracelet

Hello again! At last!

Hello everyone!
So sorry for the long absence.Had my operation but then had complications after being discharged when one of the 3 wounds got infected. Been a very long and tedious process regarding recovery and still got 2 or 3 weeks until I reach the 6 week post op stage.
Right now I have joined the loom band craze. I am addicted to making loom band bracelets and have started using charms on them as well which is great although I have yet to put pictures onto my computer I have put some on my Facebook page if you want to pop over and have a look.
My creating time has been really limited thanks to being unable to bend and get my supplies from where they are kept. I am still having to rely on my oldest child to help me reach my supplies which is rather awkward. I know he doesn't mind but when a 31 year old has to rely on the help of an 8 year old it's clearly not a great situation. Still, at least I can do some creating when he's able to help me reach my items.
As you can imagine, I don't really have much to show on here yet but hopefully I will be back to proper creating withing the next week or so and sorry again for the prolonged absence from here.
Until next time,
Yvonne Jones
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Back from hospital.

Hello again.
Sorry for the lack of posts from me. Went into hospital for my operation Tuesday, came home Wednesday and now just recovering and trying to rest at home. Hopefully I will be back creating soon...all depends when I can reach my craft bits. As I can't really do any bending or lifting it could be a few days yet.
Couldn't just stop updating on here, I have really missed creating jewellery so hopefully the next few days will pass by relatively quickly. I'm glad the operation is over and done with as I know that it will mean the end of the pain I've been dealing with for years but hospitals are not a place of comfort. Glad to be home where I can now focus on recovering.
Going to keep this brief as I must follow orders and ensure I get enough rest to heal properly but I will be back on soon.
Until next time,
Yvonne Jones

Opalite Chip Earrings

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Signing off for the next 2 weeks now.

The past 2 weeks have been a blur of appointments, and childrens activities. Their social calendar is so full, cubs, beavers and such like. So much going on and still so much to do. I am just a week away from my operation now and with everything that still needs to be done I think it is only fair that I sign off for the next 2 weeks.
Until next time,
Yvonne Jones

Aaquamarine, Amethyst and Rose Quartz Chip Bracelet.

Amethyst and Rose Quartz Bracelet.

Carnelian and Garnet Bracelet.

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Just 2 weeks to go...

until I go in for my op.
Hello! Not going to be around much for the next 3 weeks as I have a lot to do before I go in and a bundle of appointments to get through first. All in all it is going to be a very busy few weeks so I will not be around on here much.
Got a few minor supplies in today so that I am all ready to continue creating when I am discharged which will be pretty much all I can do at first. Luckily my parents will be having my kids but my oldest boy has insisted he comes homes when I do so he can help me out. Bless him. Such a little man of the house.
I have a few plans and ideas I want to work on when I get out including a tiara as a lot of people seem to have liked my other one so I've been looking at ideas for a different design and have finally hit upon one I like but am keeping it for when I get out so that I have a focus and a plan. Save me getting bored or turning my brain to mush in front of the tv...not that there is much to turn to mush at the moment due to a lack of sleep. Speaking of sleep...probably be a good idea if I went and got some now. Will be back creating soon and posting pictures of new items as well.
Until next time,
Yvonne Jones

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Well, now to get prepared for June.

Hello.
Well, not much new to share as the past week has flown by. Had the boys birthday party which they loved...although I am still trying to get my head around them being 8 and 6 now.
Since then, other than noting down ideas and the ongoing appointments, I have not had much time for anything else and am currently preparing for the operation. I know most people would be rather nervous but I am just excited. The idea of losing the pain is fantastic and I can't wait to get it over and done with so I can recover and get on with being a normal mum, running around after my kids rather than being immobilised every so often when the pain strikes.
So, right now my life consists of preparing, buying school uniform ready for September when my daughter starts school and going through supplies and keeping my ideas book updated. Of course, I will still be creating but with eveything going on I may have to leave updating my listings until after the operation and of course, I will not be able to update my blog while in hospital. I will be on before then with any luck but at the start of June I will be in vacation mode until I am discharged and fit for work again.
Until next time,
Yvonne x
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So much to do!!

Hello!
Oh wow, I have been so busy. Been noting down ideas and getting new supplies ready for some creating soon. Just had my oldest sons birthday and my younger sons is on Friday. Luckily they are having their joint birthday party tomorrow but now I feel old. I think I may have missed a few years. It feels like only yesterday I held my oldest for the very first time and now he's 8. The years have passed by so fast!!
    Also means I have been making jewellery for the past 4 years. I can't believe how fast those years have passed. They have been a long journey and I've learnt a lot but there is always something new to learn. I have been reading up on so many exciting techniques which are new to me and I can't wait to give them a try.
The wonderful thing about making jewellery is that with every technique learnt, the range of products I can make grows and the only limit is my imagination and ability which is fantastic. When I'm out I love to people watch, see what jewellery people are wearing and things. Fashion magazines are great but sometimes, the best way to learn what people like to wear is to stop and look around when out and about.
That said I admit I don't really go out socially. Depression and anxiety sees to that and I hate the stigma attached to it. Just like everyone else, I'm a person with feelings. The depression and anxiety simply mean I find it difficult to socialise and chat with people face to face but it doesn't make me any different to anyone else. Lately my life has been a whirlwind of school runs and hospital appointments to get ready for June and my operation. Strange as it may seem, I can't wait for the operation. To get rid of the pain and be a normal mum is something I've wanted since my oldest was born, this operation will finally give me that chance so while I am dreading leaving my children, I look forward to losing the pain and enjoying doing all the things I've missed out on with them up til now. Being on bed rest will also give me ample time to learn new techniques and create...exciting times await.

Beaded Fairy Doll

Teapot Earrings

Beaded Kumihimo Bracelet

Brown and White Feathered Dream Catcher

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