Tuesday, July 29, 2008

French Inspired Jewelry.... a favorite book.

After a long weekend of dealing with a computer virus, I was so happy when this book arrived!



This is the second time I've bought this book. I gave my first copy to someone who I knew would love it too. Kaari Meng is great~ her book is full of helpful information, techniques and inspirations. I love how she gives so much detail from the different names & types of beads, to exactly what you would need to complete any necklace or bracelet.
Lately I've been wanting to try making a necklace or bracelet using vintage jewelry that I've collected. I have necklaces, pins, earrings, chains, beads etc.. and just stored them away thinking I would find a use for them someday.
This September, all of my kids will be in School(for the first time in 5 years), so with all my new free time I think I'll work on making some Jewelry :)
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5 comments:

  1. tattytiaraJuly 29, 2008 at 6:12 PM

    I'm inspired by the photography in it as much as anything. That is a very lovely book.

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  2. ittybittybirdyJuly 29, 2008 at 6:46 PM

    Ohhh lovely images-what a fun book! Is your e-mail working now?

    Sorry about the virus :(

    Uggg those are nasty... thats why I am now 100% a mac girl. No more virus worries on my mind! :)


    Chelsea Ann

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  3. kim*July 29, 2008 at 8:21 PM

    yes those are beautiful...wish i was french...

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  4. Laura MarieJuly 30, 2008 at 2:02 AM

    that book sounds brilliant! i make earings, but theyr mainly cartoon style...like snoopy and stuff...but these all look really eligant (hope i spelt that right)...they are really gorgus.

    thanks for the comment btw :)

    laura

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  5. maryebJuly 30, 2008 at 9:41 AM

    Saw you in the etsy thread.
    This is a very interesting book. How nice of you to give the first one as a gift. I think I'll try and hunt down a copy for a closer look.
    Thanks for sharing this info.

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