tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33266268096473421762024-03-13T04:50:55.492-07:00SeaMaidenGemsSea Maiden Gems Jewelleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904301270205023702noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326626809647342176.post-48419803326078758692012-05-07T08:12:00.001-07:002012-05-07T08:12:38.049-07:00New<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">I have been busy making and I've rather neglected my blog, but here I am, with my latest creations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">I have been creating something completely new for me. Silk wrap bracelets. I have made a few now and I am having such fun ! The </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">bracelet cleverly doubles up as a necklace as the soft silk ribbon will adjust to your desired length. I have put them together using sea treasures in the form of delightful hand crafted texture beads from Cornish artist Carolyn Saxby, freshwater pearls, shimmering crystals like sun on the sea and gorgeous recycled aqua glass beads..all hand wired with sterling or copper headpins.. These bracelets are going to be this Summers musthave.. so fashionable and with that special unique touch from SeaMaidenGems...the ribbons are hand dyed and are so soft and very attractive on the wrist. Take a look at my flickr or find me on facebook to see more..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Hope you likey :) <br /> </span></div>Sea Maiden Gems Jewelleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904301270205023702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326626809647342176.post-35672410461187500662012-02-05T15:47:00.000-08:002012-02-05T16:03:38.303-08:00Dennis ~ Snowy Sunday<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c33CJcBrtYs/Ty8WnaBP1UI/AAAAAAAAAJY/_cMa89zvxyw/s1600/dennis%2Bin%2Bbed4.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 186px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705804119156970818" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c33CJcBrtYs/Ty8WnaBP1UI/AAAAAAAAAJY/_cMa89zvxyw/s200/dennis%2Bin%2Bbed4.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y9R8cwVYgC8/Ty8WmwUGKvI/AAAAAAAAAJI/uSO9V5zgYcQ/s1600/dennis%2Bin%2Bbed1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 136px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705804107961740018" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y9R8cwVYgC8/Ty8WmwUGKvI/AAAAAAAAAJI/uSO9V5zgYcQ/s200/dennis%2Bin%2Bbed1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jeSeRfWzrGI/Ty8WmgJqjlI/AAAAAAAAAI8/T2SOQwML_sk/s1600/dennis%2Bin%2Bbed.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 122px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705804103623020114" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jeSeRfWzrGI/Ty8WmgJqjlI/AAAAAAAAAI8/T2SOQwML_sk/s200/dennis%2Bin%2Bbed.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>I thought you'd like to see a few photos of my gorgeous ginger pudding ! </div><br /><div>His name is Dennis and he is such an adorable boy !</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>He is around 11 years old and he loves life.. mind you currently spending most of if indoors, snuggled up on warm fluffy blankets, who wouldn't !! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>He is a true lap cat. We have always encouraged him from a kitten to sit and be fussed on our laps or just near to us. It has certainly paid off as he is always with us, stuck like a furry fluff ball... </div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Hope he brings a smile to your face.. enjoy </div></div></div>Sea Maiden Gems Jewelleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904301270205023702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326626809647342176.post-48909408215874589942012-01-29T03:03:00.000-08:002012-01-29T09:29:43.149-08:00Sand has arrived at Seaford Beach !<div>We took a walk along our beach yesterday and found sand !<br /><br />The beach here is shingle and we have glorious white cliffs along this stretch of the <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eqVzn8v7JaA/TyWBI0gN2DI/AAAAAAAAAIk/bz1liQN4zC0/s1600/DSCF6141.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703106491667306546" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eqVzn8v7JaA/TyWBI0gN2DI/AAAAAAAAAIk/bz1liQN4zC0/s200/DSCF6141.JPG" /></a>coastline.. In the 1980's a huge transformation took place and our beach was changed as Seaford was under threat of flooding. They brought in boulders from Spain and tons of shingle from Littlehampton were pumped onto the beach from a ship. The groins were <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LmXA1-vFQAM/TyWBIr7YnUI/AAAAAAAAAIY/ltDu4CWd-Mc/s1600/seafordsands.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703106489365339458" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LmXA1-vFQAM/TyWBIr7YnUI/AAAAAAAAAIY/ltDu4CWd-Mc/s200/seafordsands.jpg" /></a>removed and we no longer have the traditional seaside look of Eastbourne, our neighbour, around 10 miles away. Sadly this left us with a large open expanse, some would argue for the better due to the possibility of floods occuring after winter storms. But others disagree. Mother Nature always fights back, and each year we have huge trucks shovelling up tons of shingle back to the top of the beach and flattening it out. It remains somewhat dustly and unsightly at the top as the sea doesn't reach that bit to wash it. But at the moment we have been blessed with beautiful sands, which I hope will remain a while... if you live here, go look as you may never see it again..</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>The photo showing the groins was taken today at Eastbourne and the other is of Seaford Beach as it is now.</div>Sea Maiden Gems Jewelleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904301270205023702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326626809647342176.post-74942647598195975752012-01-23T12:12:00.000-08:002012-01-23T12:16:09.582-08:00It's Not Long Until Valentine's Day<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2unr9oZed94/Tx2__hx2sSI/AAAAAAAAAIM/6AyIrylO3a0/s1600/valentine%2Bred%2Bhearts2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 178px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700923801441055010" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2unr9oZed94/Tx2__hx2sSI/AAAAAAAAAIM/6AyIrylO3a0/s200/valentine%2Bred%2Bhearts2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1a_bri8RGus/Tx2__SOG-MI/AAAAAAAAAIA/ltqbxDw0Po4/s1600/Angel%2527s%2BBreath%2Bnecklace.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 142px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700923797264595138" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1a_bri8RGus/Tx2__SOG-MI/AAAAAAAAAIA/ltqbxDw0Po4/s200/Angel%2527s%2BBreath%2Bnecklace.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>What is love?<br /><br /><br />There are many answers to this question that must have been asked over centuries of time..</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>I found this little quote the other day which I will share with you .. I rather like it<br /><br />“Together, live each day like your last and each night like your first.”<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>There have been many famous lovers too..<br />To name a few,<br /><br />Romeo and Juliet,<br />Anthony and Cleopatra,<br />Fred and Ginger,<br />Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton<br /><br /><br />I have been putting together a collection of jewellery especially for Valentines Day.. hearts, crystals, pearls, sparkles, reds, blues, pinks.. earrings, bracelets and necklaces.. but you will also find other beauties too..<br /><br />Please do go and check my website, have a peep ! and why not show the man in your life too !!<br /><br />Thank you for looking<br />~ Sarah<br /><br /></div></div>Sea Maiden Gems Jewelleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904301270205023702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326626809647342176.post-19567604997881917872011-12-29T12:49:00.000-08:002011-12-29T13:03:48.659-08:00New Vintage Collection ~ handmade bespoke Jewellery<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7y6L9wx6ojs/TvzVj0h8x7I/AAAAAAAAAHI/PF9-xlhpcjY/s1600/blue%2Bcrystal%2Bearrings1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 305px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691658840462641074" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7y6L9wx6ojs/TvzVj0h8x7I/AAAAAAAAAHI/PF9-xlhpcjY/s400/blue%2Bcrystal%2Bearrings1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>I thought I would share with you my new Vintage range of jewellery. SeaMaidenGems have expanded into using copper with vintage style gems and crystals. The range includes earrings and bracelets. I will shortly be making pretty necklaces too. Girls need a bit of sparkle ! Soft moss greens to vivid sea blues and aquas. Hot reds too.. </div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>This elegant and chic jewellery is very exciting and in the coming weeks ahead I will post my Spring/Summer collection which will include gems and pearls, the sea colours that I love.. </div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>Thank you for looking </div><br /><br /><br /><div>x</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Sea Maiden Gems Jewelleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904301270205023702noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326626809647342176.post-87175386572961159112011-02-15T14:18:00.000-08:002011-02-15T14:31:57.009-08:00My New Website Is Live ~<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GcWXPL2KHAs/TVr-q2FFIvI/AAAAAAAAAGs/uzKst_uN-5c/s1600/DSCF1738.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574047500849193714" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GcWXPL2KHAs/TVr-q2FFIvI/AAAAAAAAAGs/uzKst_uN-5c/s400/DSCF1738.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CKY01B1kUXU/TVr-qsiSxxI/AAAAAAAAAGk/9fckRB4mMac/s1600/cracked%2Bice%2Bearrings.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 369px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574047498287367954" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CKY01B1kUXU/TVr-qsiSxxI/AAAAAAAAAGk/9fckRB4mMac/s400/cracked%2Bice%2Bearrings.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;">I am absolutely thrilled to announce that my new website is up and running..</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;">I am really pleased with how it looks, the way its been designed is a perfect show case</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;">for my jewels.. and I thank my husband, Pete and son Jack for all their hard work and </span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;">input. I've not been an easy customer ! </span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;">Please have a look and feel free to comment..thank you ~ Sarah</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;">Here is a link..</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;"><a href="http://www.seamaidengems.co.uk/">http://www.seamaidengems.co.uk/</a></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></div></div>Sea Maiden Gems Jewelleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904301270205023702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326626809647342176.post-53851023776924539562011-02-10T14:56:00.000-08:002011-02-13T14:26:39.800-08:00<div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;">Hello... back again..</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;">I have been very busy getting ready for the launch of my new website !</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;">My husband and eldest son Jack have been putting it together for me and I am so happy </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;">with how it's coming along... </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;">Jack is a web designer and details can be found on the link to his website below.. It's called "3 double yous" !</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;">Great name isn't it ! </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;">He is offering a full bespoke service and web package... please check him out...</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#3333ff;"><a href="http://www.3doubleyous.co.uk/">http://www.3doubleyous.co.uk/</a></span></div><div align="center"></div>Sea Maiden Gems Jewelleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904301270205023702noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326626809647342176.post-1126188386466137652010-10-16T08:49:00.001-07:002011-02-13T14:30:26.892-08:00Sunny Saturday..<span style="color:#3333ff;">This morning we went to the beach..we walked along the base of the Seven Sisters, near to Birling Gap...We sat a while and listened to the sound of the sea and the birds. There was no other sound......the sun was so warm.. coffee followed at the National Trust cafe. It was busy. Lots of people out and about..<br /><br />The sea is such an inspriration to me, colours, smell and its sound....my jewellery, I hope, reflects this. I have recently been making pieces that represent not only the beauty and nature around us, but conversations with friends. My mind tends to wander ! ... some being of sunsets with faceted cream quartz, red chalcedony and pearls.. and another bracelet with black glass and passionate red jade and sea bamboo......</span>Sea Maiden Gems Jewelleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904301270205023702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326626809647342176.post-4246266820031822212010-07-18T02:04:00.000-07:002011-02-13T14:31:18.424-08:00I'm Back ~ Let's Blog<span style="color:#3333ff;">Hi All,<br /><br />I've been naughty ! Not been on here for ages.... Finally I've decided on a revamp .... and I hope you like it, there's always room for improvement !<br /><br />The world of SeaMaidenGems is a busy one. It seems that lots of you are buying new jewels for your summer wardrobe and of course your holidays. Ive been working on lots of new designs, using lots of scrummy gems and lampwork. Pearls are one of my favourites too, as you all know and with the addition of turquoise they just sing Summertime. There is so much inspiration around me and I've been bursting with new ideas, putting them down on paper when they pop into my mind. Watch this space ~ they will be photographed and posted here.<br /><br />Something very exciting that's happening with SeaMaidenGems is that I am exhibiting at Seaford Artwave. Luckily, I was able to get a place with the Stafford Road Artitist and Makers. We will opening at the end of August and I will be with 18 other artists in Robin Shells' beautiful home. Among the art on show will be textiles, jewellers, card makers, artishts and photographers. More details later.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and Happy Sunday to you all.</span>Sea Maiden Gems Jewelleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904301270205023702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326626809647342176.post-54033099519014773322009-02-22T12:35:00.000-08:002011-02-13T14:31:52.358-08:00Busy Sunday<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GhN7qtHjK9I/SaG7UVk6w_I/AAAAAAAAABo/ClT6fG7ANqE/s1600-h/dscf5221.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305727794082923506" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GhN7qtHjK9I/SaG7UVk6w_I/AAAAAAAAABo/ClT6fG7ANqE/s400/dscf5221.JPG" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#3333ff;">It's been a hectic day, fitting in all sorts... Ironing included ! Most of my day has been spent photographing my jewellery.. Yesteday we went to our local tile centre. It's a family run business and they are so helpful. I think Dave thought we were going to re-tile our kitchen ! But no.. all Sarah wanted was one large plain white tile..! There was a long queue behind us but no one seemed to mind...<br /><br />The tile is a background for my photography. We thought it would improve results and Pete has bought a light box too. So I've been playing today and experimenting with different shots and props. We have read up and checked out tutorials and websites, all giving advice on how to take pics of jewellery. However, it's not easy. So far I'm happy with todays results. Photos are really important, especially when you are buying over the internet. So I will await your comments !</span></div>Sea Maiden Gems Jewelleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904301270205023702noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326626809647342176.post-31627160427384330802009-02-17T09:50:00.000-08:002011-02-13T14:33:02.449-08:00Half Term DIY<span style="color:#3333ff;">Pete's been busy working hard in the house. It's that time of year; spring is in the air.. time for updating and doing those jobs that have been on hold a while. We started with a new boiler ... went on from there re-lagging the loft, nice and toasty ! ... Then we moved onto new taps in the bathroom, I'm very happy with our new updated look. And today Pete has got the new kitchen door on.. locks an all.. Well done Pete !<br /><br />Half term for me means catching up with paperwork, commissions and sorting the website. I hope for some rest though and maybe at the end of the week a trip into Brighton for a mooch..</span>Sea Maiden Gems Jewelleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904301270205023702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326626809647342176.post-31579372973449456452009-02-16T12:17:00.000-08:002011-02-13T14:33:34.475-08:00<span style="color:#3333ff;">Well, I have taken the plunge and started a blog.. this is all very new to me.. so I am learning fast, trying to keep up with the technology that others find so easy !<br /><br />My website </span><a href="http://www.seamaidengems.co.uk/"><span style="color:#3333ff;">http://www.seamaidengems.co.uk/</span></a><span style="color:#3333ff;"> is just great and my lovely hubby made it all possible.I can't thank him enough. I am in awe of his knowledge and determination. I am very happy to at last be in the market with a selection of my handcrafted jewellery.. I enjoy making and selling.. designing pieces and getting inspiration from the beautiful county I live in, East Sussex. We are blessed to live here right by the sea and the stunning countryside is a stones throw away. Brighton is about 10 miles westwards and I love the buzz and the young feel to the city and a fabulous drive over the Cuckmere Valley takes you to Eastbourne in the other direction which is a more relaxed town with a lovely traditional seafront.<br /><br />I also am on flickr. A site that I love.. almost as much as facebook ! It is really lovely to have comment on my work from other artists. It means so much.<br /><br />So, I will post this now and start to think how to organise myself here ! any suggestions and help will be glady received !</span>Sea Maiden Gems Jewelleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08904301270205023702noreply@blogger.com3