Fen & co's Cabin studio shoot!

Last week I took some photographs of my friend Ria, who is the jewellery maker behind Fen and co, working away in her lovely cabin studio. I wanted to share the photos with you guys and also promote her gorgeous selection of jewellery which has a lovely nature and vintage vibe. 

To check out more of her work or to buy, please go to her Etsy store: www.fenandco.com

These gorgeous robin earrings are available to buy here

These gorgeous mini terrariums are available here

This is Fen! (he inspired the company name)

Pop up shop - 'WE ARE' 9th-15th Nov

I've always loved the idea of a pop up shop! Its such a great way to sell handmade goods, without the commitment of a long term lease. I ran one just over a year ago.  I'd asked a few friends if they wanted to exhibit some work as it was a large space and I didn't think I could fill it on my own.

I wouldn't say that it was a total success, but I know where I went wrong and what changes I'll make for next time.

So recently I heard about a community project called 'Somewhere to _' which helps 16-25 years olds get a creative space for whatever their medium is (I've put the contact info below). I contacted them about a pop up shop they were offering people, and a few weeks later I had to pitch my idea to them and the shop owners. Needless to say I was bricking it! But fortunately I was offered to share a pop up shop with Monster Pie Inclusive Arts, a scope associated art group.

 We have the shop called 'It is what it is' for a week starting the 9th Nov. Each day we're planning a free workshop as well as being open to customers.

Here are some things I've made to sell...

Handmade necklace using one of my photographs

As well as my photography I'll be selling my jewellery too.

All the items sold in the shop will be handmade and include works from the below artists

- Lisa Buttery - Illustration
- Anna Dunne  - Handmade bags and purses
-Artists from Monster Pie Inclusive Arts

On friday the 13th of Nov I'll be running a photo up photobooth with polaroid pics! Here I am testing out the props I made!

So if you're around Brighton between the 9th -15th of Nov pop by @
'It is what it is' 102 Gloucester Rd, brighton lanes.
we'll be open 10am-6pm Tuesday-saturday
and 11am-5pm Sunday

For more information please see our facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/460609517456693/

Somewhere to_ info:
https://somewhereto.com

Making earrings with a glue gun!

I simply love making jewellery, and last week I took a trip to my favourite shop, Hobbycraft! Of course I probably spent a little too much, but I did get quite a few pieces for my jewellery making, which I see as an investment! ;)

I watched a few youtube tutorials on how to make charms using a glue gun, it was difficult at first but once you get the hang of it, it's an easy way to make some lovely earrings! 

The glue gun was from Hobbycraft (£5 I think) and the glue sticks were £1 from Tiger (bargain!)
Glue guns are so useful if you're a keen crafter,  and if you can even get different coloured glue sticks! 

For the most recent earrings I've made, I've been using a silicone mould by Gedeo, which I bought from Hobbycraft. It comes with small moulds of hearts, circles and squares, and they're the perfect size for earrings. The larger moulds are great for necklace pendants. 

Once your glue gun is heated up, just squeeze some glue into which ever mould you fancy. Leave it to dry for a few mins and then it should easierly pop out of the mould. Trim around any excess glue and now you're ready to decorate /colour! 

To colour the earrings I use a few coats of nail varnish, and then a clear one to add an extra shine!

Once coloured I use super glue to attach the earring backs to the charm I've made. 

Red rose stud earrings.

Other ideas:

While the glue is still wet in the mould, add a small nail art design, these are some little fruit ones I found. They were from the pound shop but are available online. Make sure you push the fruit down so it's visible through the glue.

  

Here are some sweet little strawberry earrings I made. 

Use glitter to add some sparkle to your earrings! This can be done by using glitter nail varnish or by adding glitter while the glue is still wet.

Use vintage pictures of flowers! Push them into the glue while it's still wet. (Make sure the flowers are the same size/shape!) 
Thanks for checking this tutorial out! Keep up to date with me via my instagram @beckynetleyphotography 

JULY favorites and projects

One of my favorite types of blog posts to read or watch on youtube are monthly favorites. This basically consists of the blogger reviewing and showing things that they've loved that particular month. I thought I'd give this ago as well as giving an update on some of my current projects.

I'll try to just show things in my favorites that have inspired me creatively, otherwise my list would probably be too long! 

Crystal jewellery

This month I've been working on some new jewellery for my other business, Tick tock jewellery (Please check out the facebook page here) and I've been slightly obsessed with all things crystaly or Gem like. I'm not sure why, I think it kinda makes me feel a little witchy and magical! 

Here are some of my favorite etsy shops for crystal jewellery:

Tiny Galaxies 

VYYBES

Gems Dazzle

Fox Glove

Royal Palaces. 

After visiting the Alcazar in Seville, spain, I realised that I probably take for granted the beautiful palace we have here in Brighton. Of course I'm talking about the Royal Pavilion. But luckily enough for me, I've been asked to photograph a wedding down at the Royal Pavilion later this year! Earlier this week I got to go around the pavilion and check out the lighting, and I was stunned with the ornate decoration that is still intact after so long. 

Loving in the life of luxury! 

The beautiful gardens of the Alcazar. 

So after my visit to the royal pavilion I began to google some wedding photography from that location. Here are my favorites:

Photo by Emma Lucy Photography

I'll be sure to make a blog post with my own photos after the wedding which is in August!

Dinosaurs! 

After watch Jurassic world last month I've had an urge to do a Dinosaur shoot, with a whole range of them! In the past I've done shoots with a child's favorite toy, which happens to be a T-rex but now I want to make one even bigger but using a whole load of dinosaur toys! I'm currently on the look out in charity shops for realistic looking dinosaur toys ;) 

PS If you liked the first Jurassic Park then I really recommend going to see Jurassic world. Although its pretty cheesey and far fetched but it brings as much excitement and entertainment as the first (although the second and third weren't great...)

Up and coming projects

I tend to have a few projects running at once, and immerse myself in creative work. So here are some things that I'm currently working on.

Candyland part 2 : The candy Palace. 

I LOVED making the first candyland, although it did take alot of time, and I always knew that I wanted to make a series of them. Well there is no time like the present! Planning everything out took most of the time, figuring out how to make things out off a pile of sweets aint easy! After sketching out the ideas for the palace (inspired my obsession with the alcazar in Spain) I knew roughly what sweets I needed. So I took a little trip down to a large Pick n' Mix store in the Brighton's North street (think it was actually just called 'CANDY'). I spent a whopping £10 on pick n' mix :/ and I can't even get to eat any of it! 

The start of candy palace...

Tick Tock Jewellery

I'm still working on some jewellery, as I'm hoping to have a craft fair coming up soon. Its been a nice change for me to work creatively on something other than photography, although I do feel like I'm slighting cheating on photography...

However I figure that anything that brings in money actually helps pay for advertising for my photography! 

Below are some of my recent makes, all avalible to buy at my online store, www.beckynetley.wix.com/ticktockjewellery 

Unicorn Necklace - £4

Moon and stars £6

Rhodonite gem stone £6

Hope everyone is having a fab july! 

Hand-Made jewellery for sale.

So if you've read any of my other posts, you may know that I've been making jewellery out of my dad's old watch parts. I've really enjoyed getting crafty and I haven't made much jewellery before now. 

I'm hoping to sell them at a pop up shop in Brighton along with my photography and some other people's handmade items. 

Here is what I've made so far..
If you would like to buy any of these items please email me at becky.netley@live.co.uk. Add 75p for postage to the UK. 

Alice in wonderland. Already sold 2 of these. Currently don't have any more but can make more!

Moon and stars. £8.00

Gold and black stud earrings. £6

Red and purple gem earrings on old watch movements. £5

Leaf and pearl on old wind up watch movement studs. £5

Handpainted blue and silver two-toned ring, £4 (adjustable!)

Feelin fruity £6

Big glitter ring (adjustable) £4

This one is current out of stock but more will be made. £10.

Eiffel tower earrings, on sale on ebay here (bid starting at 99p!)

My dad actually made the mermaid years ago, I painted the tail and added the gems. £10

£8 

This one is sold! 

This one is sold but similar can be made. It was £7

Baby pink glitter ring (adjustable!) £4

Vintage watch face adjustable ring. £4

I'm really happy with how these turned out. £7

On ebay here

£6

£6