Merry Christmas

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas.

Yes it looks like it will definately be a white Christmas this year!! Hope it hasn't caused anyone too much disruption with any travel plans and that you've been able to enjoy the snow.

Suzie XXX

The last few new things for 2010

Just a quick blog to let you know that I have just updated the site with a few new things made just in time for Christmas. Here's a small selection.......

"Cinder Toffee Twist" Sterling Silver Earrings

"Winter Nights" Sterling Silver Pendant

"Dusting of Frost" Earrings

Remember to also keep checking my "sale" page for new entries!!!!

Suzie XX

SALE

I'm having a Christmas sale, so please take a look for those last minute pressies.

A big thank you also to all who visted the stalls at BAE and the Christmas Bazaar.

Please remember if you are ordering from the website, to ensure Christmas delivery, the last 1st class posting date within the UK is 21 December 2010.

Suzie XX

Thank you

Thank you to everyone who came along to the Horton Ladies Night. The school broke last years fund raising record and it was lovely for me to meet you all.

I have a few more stalls coming up. BAE at Filton, Bristol on 2 December 2010, employees only and a Christmas Bazaar in the Baptist Church in Chipping Sodbury on 4 December 2010, 1pm to 4pm. A busy week for me and it's my birthday on 1st, so lots of festivities!!!

Plus it's meant to snow!!! Fingers crossed XX

A Christmas Taster

Hi

I have been busy making lots of things for my Christmas Stalls and online shop. Something for everyone, including the kids with my new Book Bugs.

Here's a taster, with more to follow over the coming weeks.

Hope you like them XX

Christmas is coming!!!

Yes can you believe it, Christmas is nearly here again........

If like me you love Christmas, pop along to the Christmas Bazaar at the Baptist Church in Chipping Sodbury High Street on 4th December 1pm to 4pm.

There will be lots of stalls, as well as my own, therapists, refreshments and lots for the kids including Santa face painting, bouncy castle and games, so something for everyone.

I would love to see you there to wish you a Merry Christmas.

Suzie

My new made to order range.......

I have just launched my new "made to order" big hole bead range. Available all year round, you will no longer be piped to the post by another customer!!

Starting with "Cafe au Lait" and "Amber Sands" bead sets, these big hole beads will fit European style bracelets such as Trollbead and Pandora.

More coming soon, so please check back.

Suzie XX

Ladies Christmas Shopping Evening

I am holding a stall at a "Ladies Christmas Shopping Evening" with lots of beaded goodies for sale.

It is on Wednesday November 17, 6pm - 9pm at Horton and Little Sodbury Village Hall, Horton Hill, Horton, Bristol BS37 6QP.

There will be mulled wine, mince pies, mandolin music plus festive carols sung by pupils of Horton school and stalls selling jewellery, flowers, homemade cakes and gifts. Perfect to get you in the Christmas spirit!!

I would love to see you there. Please come and support Horton school whilst Christmas shopping. 

P.S. FREE ENTRY!!!! If you need directions just let me know.

Suzie XX

Giants.....

Yes I did promise them....."Giant Silver Core Beads" on cord  - now available.

These can be worn as a pendant or choker, as the length is adjustable by moving the slider bead. Fancy a change? Simply remove the cord and wear on a bracelet or necklace of your choice. Very versatile!!!!

Suzie XX

Orphan Beads Looking For New Homes

Well I've finally got round to sorting out my orphan beads for you!! Another thing off my "to do" list!

What are Orphan beads? Well when I'm making jewellery I often make more beads than I use and these go back on my shelf awaiting my next project. Somehow they have multiplied and as they seemed so lonely sat there with no homes, I thought I would offer them to you at a great price. Happy Shopping!!

Suzie

......and some more jewellery

As my handmade jewellery selection was running low, I have made some lovely earrings which are now available on my site.

I have also made some GIANT silver core beads, which I am currently making into pendants, so check back to view these. They will be on adjustable cord, so you can wear them as a pendant or a choker or remove the cord and wear on a bracelet or chain of choice. Very versatile!!

I also had a lovely surprise today when a local retailer called to ask whether I would like to supply their shop. I am hoping to pop in and visit over the next few weeks and will let you know if a deal is done.

Suzie :-)

A Busy Bead Bee

For the last week I have been buzzing away making lots and lots of beads after my lovely long break and here are some of the results, hope you like them!

There is something for everyone, lots of beads sets for jewellery makers or if you see something you like I am happy to make this into jewellery for you. I also have new silver core beads, big hole bead and specials.

Suzie XX

Beads, Beads, Glorious Beads.......

Yes, I've made lots and lots of bead sets for you but sadly my computer will not play so I'm having trouble adding them to my site. Here's a taster of what's to come once my computer and I have made friends again!

Suzie

 P.S. These beads are available to be purchased on their own but if you would like them made into jewellery for you, please just let me know.

Happy Bank Holiday Weekend

Hi

Just a quick blog entry to wish everyone a happy bank holiday weekend and yes I do believe it's meant to stop raining and the sun will come out from hiding at last!!

I've had a lovely summer with my boys but back to school for them next week which means I'll have some time to bead again - so please check back for my latest collections.

Suzie XX

The 1920/30's

Fancy dress seems to be a regular occurrence at the moment.

I went to my friends 30th birthday party on the weekend with a 1920-1930's theme, which was great fun and thought you may like to see some photos. No wonder I seem to have little time for beading!!

This era was so elegant, although I'm not sure about my husbands monocle! The lady on the left is my twin sister.

The romans have arrived....

Hi

Hope you are all enjoying your holidays.

We are having a great time and the boys are enjoying their break from school. To entice Noah back the school have cleverly organised a Roman theme with fancy dress for the first day back, so at some point I need to try and design a gladiator costume for him......unfortunately my sewing skills are not quite as good as my glass making.

It has inspired me however and I have produced a range of silver core beads with a ceramic roman pottery feel called "Romani". Hope you like them.

and shown here with my new "Rainbow Vines"

On the grapevine.....!!!

For all you silver core and big hole bead lovers out there, I thought I would share details of an amazing metalsmith called George Harper East.

George makes lovely big hole bead bracelets and earrings which are compatible with these types of beads, so if you are looking for something original please take a look at her site www.designedbygeorge.co.uk

Here's a photo of one of her bracelets that I treated myself to and love. Shown with my "Grapevine" silver core beads. Charms are handmade by George. Happy shopping!!

More Silver Cores.....

Hi all

To cheer yourself up from our terrible football performance, I thought you may like to see my new silver core beads. Also look out for my "Special" beads at a specially reduced price.

It has been a few weeks since I have made silver core beads as I have been busy getting ready for the Chipping Sodbury Festival. The theme was figures from 1980 to 2000, so see if you can guess what we went as....?

Rambo, Smurf and Disco Diva's from the 80's.

The parade was great fun and I may take a stall at the festival next year, so I will let you know if this goes ahead.

Suzie XX

Crazy Summer Sale

I'm having a Crazy Summer Sale.......!!!

This is your chance to purchase an original Susan Lawson piece at a great price!!

More sale items to be added over the coming week, so please check back. 

Inspiration

Hi

Still feeling relaxed and inspired from the sea, must have been the boat cruise!! This has translated into my latest silver core bead range, rock pools, sea shell, hazy clouds and many more. Hope you like them.

I'm also working on a new exclusive bead range for Etsy, so I will let you know when these are ready and how you can find me on there.

Suzie

Refreshed

Back from a lovely bank holiday away with the girls. The weather was great and it looks like I've brought the sunshine back too, so even better.

Much nicer beading in my workshop in the heat as I leave my door open for ventilation and have to put on so many layers in the winter that I can hardly move my arms to bead!!

Inspired by the sun, so see my "Sun Catcher" pendant and "Sunshine" silver core bead.






I'll try and get some holiday photos to show you from my friends, as I forgot my camera, so check back to see my holiday antics!!

Holiday!!!

Hi

Just thought I would let you know that I am off on holiday for a few days, leaving the men behind!! Perfect!! Looking forward to lots of sun and relaxation. My site is still open for business but there will be a few days delay for postage.

Hope you have had a chance to view my new site. As well as a different look, I now have an extra page for  "your thoughts" and a tell a friend button, so your friends don't miss out!!

See you in a few days....X

A new look....

I now have a new look website and banner. Hope you like them!!

Take a look and let me know your thoughts

Lost in the world of ribbons......

This month I've happily been lost in the world of ribbons, teaming these up with my handmade lampwork glass beads to produce these lovely silk ribbon pendants. Perfect for all outfits as the length can be adjusted easily with the slider bead to match all necklines.The only difficulty is deciding which ones to keep and which to sell........hmmm.......

Something Completely Different.....

Here's something completely different from me, my handmade Greek leather cord and ceramic bead range, plated in sterling silver, 24ct gold, bronze and copper. Including pendants, earrings, charms and cufflinks.

Back from the flame off

Just back from the "Flame off 2010" and had a great time. This is a lampwork bead event where you can watch demonstrations from other glass artists and buy glass and jewellery making supplies. I'm looking forward to putting all the great tips into practice.

I treated myself to some new 5mm mandrels which I use to make silver core beads and have had great results. Here are my new "Mirror" beads but please visit my website for more X