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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Easter Holiday Chaos

Hello.
Well, thank goodness Easter is drawing to a close. Working from home with 3 children running around has been impossible. Managed to make 2 bracelets, that's all. Children, beads and other craft bits while trying to concentrate are not a good mix. Ever. On the plus side the 2 bracelets I did make are gorgeous and look fabulous. Good job as tomorrow is going to be busy in other ways due to a hospital appointment. Could be interesting...hospital appointment with 2 young children tagging along. Ah well, such is life. At least once I get home I will be able to get the day finished then get back to creating after that. Hopefully the younger 2 won't mind a quick visit to the supply shop as I need to stock up on a few things. Am sure I can bribe them with something. In the meantime, I better go prepare for the crazy day in store tomorrow.
Until next time,
Yvonne Jones

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Sunshine!

Hello!
 Well, the sun is out and it's another beautiful day. I have been working hard and doing some research lately. My new product is almost complete, it's just been sent to my mother so she can make....a little outfit. Yes, I am working on adding a beaded doll! If it gets any likes when I put it on my shop then I may consider adding more as it was such fun to make. Obviously it's a joint effort, as my lovely mum is great at sewing.
  I've also made some more beaded flower earrings in yellow, gold and pink to go with this wonderful sunny weather. The children have been enjoying the weekend with their father which has been great for them. Great for me to as I have been able to do my research. All I need now is some courage to approach local gallery shops to see if they would be interested in taking on my work. I love my work and I know it's good but finding the courage to approach places is very different from people browsing my shop when they decide to. The whole concept is rather daunting so research is required.
In the meantime, I will leave you with some of my latest clay items.
Until next time,
Yvonne Jones

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