tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49318245069490634752024-03-19T03:07:38.105+00:00Fired SilverRebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931824506949063475.post-2032139521820145212010-06-27T23:22:00.000+01:002010-06-27T23:22:57.488+01:00Helloooo!Long time no speak!
This is a short post here, just to let you all know that I now have a blog at
http://www.rebeccacrabtree.blogspot.com/
I'd be grateful if you would follow me over there as I will be making that my main blog. Keeping a blog for each area of my businesses is proving a headache! So the new one is all about me and whatever creative things I'm working on, Rebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931824506949063475.post-44011136820483163942010-05-02T19:18:00.000+01:002010-05-02T19:18:53.748+01:00Haydock Park Bead FairIt was the Haydock Park bead fair today, and I got to go as a shopper this year!!
Because it is dangerous for me to be let loose at a bead fair, I literally ran in bought what I "needed", chatted to a few friends and left again!! I was only there about an hour!
So, here are my essential purchases
This is a Titanium Drusy Cabochon, and I love it!! It's a really pretty bronze colour and very Rebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931824506949063475.post-53293622165975509232010-04-30T10:59:00.000+01:002010-04-30T10:59:09.576+01:00Anyone got a fairy???I could really do with a fairy to come in and blitz my job list!! So if any of you can lend me your job fairy that'd be great!!
This weekend I will sort out my webpage listing for the PMC Starter Kits - yes this has been an ongoing saga, but they're finally ready. I'll be offering a couple of different level of kits, with basic tool kits starting at £25. I wanted to include the best Rebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.com4Cheshire, UK53.1871602 -2.513750552.3642412 -4.3814265 54.0100792 -0.64607450000000011tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931824506949063475.post-38967977220087683402010-04-19T20:53:00.000+01:002010-04-19T20:53:31.499+01:00exciting new stockI'm still furiously working on new products for the website. I want the webshop to contain a really good selection of products, but I don't want to stock products just for the sake of it! So, all the products I stock are things I use myself.
I've got a whole new range of cutters on the way which is really exciting. The reason I haven't stocked them in the past was because I Rebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931824506949063475.post-46631352527041927232010-04-05T14:44:00.000+01:002010-04-05T14:44:36.010+01:00Easter BreakHappy Easter everyone. Hope you've all eaten too much chocolate!!
I've been taking a well earned break from the computer! The last month or so has seen me working constantly on my website design, ebay or etsy listings and I was getting to burnout with it all!
So what have I been doing? Obviously spending time with my family, and trying to get back on track with my creative Rebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931824506949063475.post-77466724973026810312010-04-01T22:22:00.000+01:002010-04-01T22:22:43.677+01:00PMC Certification ClassesAnother bit of exciting news is that I have become one of The PMC Studio's Area Training Centres. This means that I am now able to offer PMC Certification classes at my studio.
This is really exciting. In the past I had looked into offering Art Clay certification classes, but after doing Art Clay Level 1 certification I changed my mind and decided for various reasons it Rebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931824506949063475.post-18436888695543822502010-03-28T23:31:00.000+01:002010-03-28T23:31:18.080+01:00Remeber Me??!!I know, I know I've been hopeless at blogging recently but that'll change now I promise!
There has been a lot going on here at Fired Silver HQ! Probably too much to write about in one post, and certainly at this time of night, but I will update you fully over the next few days - promise!
News Item No 1 - A number of weeks ago, I took over all the stock from a company called Craftgemz.&Rebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931824506949063475.post-48797864474701301952010-02-07T14:05:00.000+00:002010-02-07T14:05:19.805+00:00Coming out the other sideI think we are finally starting to get over the horrid bug we've had here. Don't get me wrong, I still feel like death warmed up! But I'm getting to the stage now where in my head, I feel like doing things, even though my body isn't quite there yet!
I thought I'd cheer myself up a bit today, so I've had a bit of a lazy morning, followed by some housework! Now I know that doesn't sound likeRebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931824506949063475.post-16096532961210059602010-02-05T18:14:00.000+00:002010-02-05T18:14:23.362+00:00Positive
So, a friend told me she was taking part in Word of the Year. I decided it'd be fun - I don't do resolutions. So, I picked the word "positive".
I am the Queen of deciding I can't do something even before I've started or thinking too much about something rather than just getting on with it. I'm a month in and so far, its been quite helpful! I know this may sound daft, butRebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931824506949063475.post-32768538403466749482010-02-02T15:22:00.000+00:002010-02-02T15:22:48.516+00:00New Additions to the ShopThis has been a job on my list FOREVER! As well as supplying a range of clay, I've wanted to stock my shop with a range of good quality tools at the best possible prices. So I've been trawling the web, dealing with manufacturers, and I feel like I'm finally getting somewhere! There's a long way to go with some of the things I want to source and it seems to take forever for some of the Rebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931824506949063475.post-81872882718725348462010-01-12T16:54:00.000+00:002010-01-12T16:54:04.138+00:00Masters Registry - initial thoughtsInitial thoughts may be slightly mis-leading given that I've been registered since April 2009!! Maybe it should be latest thoughts LOL!
I've mapped out which 10 projects I'm going to attempt for Level 1 - actually I've mapped out all 5 levels!! They are not set in stone though and I'm happy to change along the way. I wanted to make sure that I got a good spread of projects. I know Rebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931824506949063475.post-14895527785335473022010-01-11T14:11:00.001+00:002010-01-11T14:17:54.347+00:00EnamellingThere's a number of topics I could've blogged about today!! But I chose this Grains of Glass
I saw a link to this site on Joy Funnell's blog yesterday and went over and joined the group. It seems like a great place to hang out - lots of information on enamelling and some GORGEOUS pictures to drool over!
I'm hoping to really advance my enamelling techniques this year so this is goingRebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931824506949063475.post-61867071515589833552010-01-10T14:25:00.000+00:002010-01-10T14:25:42.546+00:00Masters RegistrySo with the "no selling in 2009" decision a few weeks behind me, how do I feel now about it? I still feel that I've made the right decision for me. Phew!!
Back to the subject in hand - Masters Registry
I am making a serious start on the Masters Registry and to say that it's challenging is an understatement! I am in no rush to get through all the levels. I've had a good think Rebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931824506949063475.post-89986175417417944952010-01-04T22:36:00.000+00:002010-01-04T22:36:07.162+00:00Clearout SaleSo, the important bit first - I'm having a clearance sale on my website, here's a LINK
The next thing is - Why? Well, as you know I've been re-designing my website and I will be concentrating on building that up and teaching workshops. Add to that my day jobs and I won't have time for much else!!
I am going to ensure that I have creative time, but I don't want that time to be Rebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931824506949063475.post-60826212605264388392010-01-01T16:09:00.000+00:002010-01-01T16:09:24.413+00:00Bring it on....Happy New Year to all of you.
I don't make resolutions, but I do have a plan for 2010 for both personal and business. I know that this year will be another hard one, but I'm ready for it. My focus will very much be on my day job for the next 6 months at least as I'll be working pretty much full time. Everything else will fit in during the evenings and weekends.
So what Rebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931824506949063475.post-68746882984333824312009-12-29T20:28:00.000+00:002009-12-29T20:28:54.293+00:00Wowee!Wowee, aren't I being a good little blogger!!
Last night I did a bit more tinkering with the website and now I've managed to get my blog to feed in to the home page!! Quite an achievement for me!
Not so much to report today as I've had a day off with my mum and my little girl. A bowling competition on the Wii with the 3 generations!!
A great design idea has been worked out today Rebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931824506949063475.post-11187170214658624042009-12-28T14:58:00.000+00:002009-12-28T14:58:40.321+00:00New website liveAs usual impatience gets the better of me!! I decided to just upload the new look website and add to it from there!
So I hope you like the new look - Fired Silver
It needs lots of pictures and a new banner but i'm sooo much happier with the focus on this site now.
The new look webshop is active too, although I've only put the Art Clay products up for sale at the moment - Fired Silver Rebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931824506949063475.post-58338211295800765392009-12-27T16:56:00.000+00:002009-12-27T16:56:57.633+00:00Changes for 2010I hope you all had a lovely Christmas, and I'm sure many of you out there are looking to 2010 now and planning your resolutions.
I don't make resolutions, but I do try to write down achievements that I want to strive for during the year.
In order to get one of my achievements, I'm having a re-hash of my website Fired Silver The site will now be for Tuition, Supplies and Tutorials only.&Rebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931824506949063475.post-7210373967976242582009-12-10T13:18:00.001+00:002009-12-10T13:19:13.576+00:00....and relaxThat's that then! All of the fairs are now finished for me for this year. I have really enjoyed getting out there this year and showing my work. It is completely nerve wracking but enjoyable!
I have a couple of lessons next week, but then I'm taking a break until January. My little girl has 3 weeks holiday from school so I'm going to play mummy - I can't wait!!
I Rebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931824506949063475.post-73337041881948283002009-11-21T19:11:00.000+00:002009-11-21T19:11:23.181+00:00Its that time of year ....where everything else goes out of the window in order to prepare for Christmas Fairs!
I have been pretty poor at blogging (amongst lots of other things), but I've come to realise thats just the way it has to be for now.
I've made a stack of earrings for the fairs, mostly stud earrings - some just silver, some silver with resin. I've also got a couple of necklace/earring sets together and Rebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931824506949063475.post-77048464880929116872009-11-11T10:45:00.000+00:002009-11-11T10:45:08.139+00:00Gorgeous BraceletI love seeing what happens to my components after they've been sent to their new home!
Yesterday, I saw this gorgeous bracelet which has one of my hammered sterling silver toggle clasps on and I just had to share it with you all
The bracelet is made by Wendy of Creeky Beads using her own lampwork glass beads. The fact it is in my favourite colour blue probably helps!!!Rebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931824506949063475.post-89848757234255187152009-11-10T11:34:00.000+00:002009-11-10T11:34:54.126+00:00FHFTeam Pick of the WeekI'm a member of the Frit Happens Forum Etsy Team (fhfteam if you're searching for us on Etsy!). We have our own blog and this week one of our members (Jo, Kitzbitz)has picked out her Pick of the Week - Gifts.
I am pleased to say that I'm included!! Jo has selected a pair of my nest earrings - these have been really popular at my last few events, I think the v-wires are really Rebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931824506949063475.post-20275367811083699302009-11-09T17:15:00.000+00:002009-11-09T17:15:13.532+00:00AaaaarrrrrrgggggggghhhhhhhThat just about sums up how I feel at the moment! I'm not sure if I'm coming or going, my home life is chaotic at the moment, and the problem with that is that its reflecting on my business time.
I have a severe lack of time, and now I've got shows fast approaching. Panic is starting to set in!! I've had to bring some equipment home with me as I just don't have time to go Rebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931824506949063475.post-55925419901251396752009-10-30T21:35:00.000+00:002009-10-30T21:35:47.856+00:00A work in progressAt the moment, it isn't actually a work in progress, because I haven't started making, although I do know exactly what I'm going to make.
I have a couple of craft fair events coming up, and so I really want to make a statement with what the Fired Silver brand is all about. Here's the beads
These lampwork beads are by UK glass artist Kate Sullivan of Sublime Beads and I instantly Rebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931824506949063475.post-76116506017684845452009-10-26T19:41:00.000+00:002009-10-26T19:41:36.063+00:00Tiny CharmsI haven't been very good at blogging lately have I - I really must try harder!
Things are really busy here at the moment - I'm hopefully creating a new business that will continue to grow and generate a regular income for me. That business is Tiny Charms, I have been creating keepsake jewellery for friends and family for a few years now, but have never made it a proper business. As Rebecca Crabtreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13202111921795709520noreply@blogger.com0