tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46287703635316811202024-03-13T04:48:06.883+02:00Bonnie Boon DesignsDesigner handmade textile jewelry, knit, crochet, wearable art and accessories.Bee Skeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421142871437338317noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628770363531681120.post-49203294284149500502015-04-29T20:36:00.000+03:002015-04-29T20:36:47.706+03:00Back to black!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Before when I lived in England I used to wear exclusively black clothes. I suppose on the one hand it was almost a uniform among arty types. But it also made deciding what to where extremely easy. I lost the habit while living in Cyprus. It didn't seem to suit the hot Mediterranean climate and in any case the village widows had pretty much cornered the market on black fashions, so I left them to it and the wardrobe became vastly more vivid.<br />
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Now I'm back in England black is making a return, but not exclusively. White, cream, grey and beige are also part of the mix and today I made a new cuff bracelet to enhance my new look. This one together with full details is now in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BonnieBoon" target="_blank">my Etsy shop</a>, so I'm going to have to make another one for myself.Bee Skeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421142871437338317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628770363531681120.post-3389081948433140792015-04-28T20:26:00.001+03:002015-04-28T20:26:40.442+03:00Bonnie Boon is back!To say I've been away longer than I imagined is putting it mildly! But the move did happen and we're now happily established deep the heart of Shakespeare county and loving our life in England. <div>
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My studio is smaller than I had in Cyprus, but perfectly functional and the daylight job as a painter is continuing as before. In the evenings I'm in relaxed mode with thread, yarn, fabric, beads, needles and hooks again and I have early signs of a new wearable art collection to show.<div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SvTtl5MOT48/VT-1rCsR11I/AAAAAAAAFpg/olCr5w-rTyM/s1600/Wrist%2BCuff%2BBracelet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SvTtl5MOT48/VT-1rCsR11I/AAAAAAAAFpg/olCr5w-rTyM/s1600/Wrist%2BCuff%2BBracelet.jpg" height="165" width="200" /></a>I'm being inspired by my love of cuff bracelets. On the left is an example of one I made way back. It's quite wide and warm to wear which is why I think this style is most suited to colder weather. </div>
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But I also feel I want a style of cuff bracelet I can wear any time of the year whatever the weather. So I'm aiming for a lighter, leaner feel and a chic, cool look! And hope you like what you see.</div>
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These new cuffs are hand stitched and embroidered using stranded cotton threads on even weave linen fabrics. They will fit a variety of wrist sizes by means of a clasp which fastens at any place along the chain extension. They have individual characteristics and embellishments which are fully shown with photos and descriptions in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BonnieBoon" target="_blank">Etsy shop.</a></div>
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Bee Skeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421142871437338317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628770363531681120.post-24252116202174285452013-05-22T18:40:00.000+03:002013-05-22T18:40:12.555+03:00Bonnie Boon is on the move!I'm very excited to announce that my studio is on the move! Not only
that, but the contents of our house, the managerie of pets, art, crafts
and not least, my husband; the whole kit and kaboodle will soon be on
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We've been on the island of Cyprus for the last 12 fascinating years and the time is now right to return home. It will be the beginning of a new adventure. Life and art will change. I hope you'll stick with me to see what happens next. It'll be a surprise for both of us!Bee Skeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421142871437338317noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628770363531681120.post-37478697178506398092013-03-26T14:40:00.000+02:002015-12-01T08:50:00.673+02:0018 in doll hand-crochet vest waistcoat<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A classy sleeveless vest waistcoat sweater for American Girl and other
18 inch dolls. Hand crocheted in a light oatmeal beige light tan yarn
featuring pretty shell and rib stitch scolloped edging.<br /><br />This
sweater is made in a wool and acrylic blended yarn, ready to ship
immediately. Or if you would like a different colour, just let me know
and I will make one especially for your doll in a colour of your choice.<br /><br />Please <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/127001605/sleeveless-vest-waistcoat-sweater-for?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank"><b>click for more information.</b></a> </span>Bee Skeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421142871437338317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628770363531681120.post-87753585724562251642013-03-09T17:00:00.000+02:002015-12-01T08:51:56.408+02:00Jeans jacket for 18 inch doll<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I love the deep indigo jeans jacket I made for myself recently, so I decided my doll ought to have something similar. I used the same 100% acrylic yarn, this time with a shell, scallop and rib design. It can be worn open or fastened with rather cute tiny doll-size flower buttons in 3 different shades of blue. For more details check out my <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/125896253/cardigan-jacket-for-american-girl-and?" target="_blank">Etsy shop.</a> </b>Bee Skeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421142871437338317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628770363531681120.post-79977309610713765622013-03-06T14:04:00.001+02:002013-03-06T14:06:08.398+02:00My perfect jeans jacket!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I'm just in love with this jacket I just made. Usually I knit and crochet for other people. But this one is just for me! I wear jeans and pants most of the time and while it's still a little cool here before summer arrives, I just need a little something to slip on when I go to town to keep out the chill and yet look cool and stylish at the same time. Here's my solution!<br />
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It's hand crocheted in a beautifully soft acrylic yarn and constructed in a circular design which gives it a flattering draped look. It can be worn either open, so the reveres drape straight, or fastened with a single button for a snugger fit. I love the design of the back especially, which shows off the pattern of stitches from where it flares out so attractively.<br />
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Because I wear denim so much, for myself I chose a deep indigo blue shade which goes with all my different jeans. Actually I've worn it with smart pants too and I'm thrilled with the look.<br />
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If you would like me to make this jacket for you in another colour and size please let me know. You can take a look at details in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/125584877/womens-jacket-hand-crochet-knit-made-to?" target="_blank">Etsy shop.</a>Bee Skeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421142871437338317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628770363531681120.post-71102521858832274912013-03-06T12:30:00.001+02:002013-03-06T12:30:11.994+02:00Sea glass hand embroidered pendant necklace<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The sun is shining and the beach is calling me to go collect more seaglass. Some people call them 'mermaids tears' and aptly the pendant necklace I've just made features a teardrop shaped sea glass gem. <br />
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I've mounted the gem on some of my art canvas, which I've painted abstractly and embellished with red and green hand embroidery. It is hand-stitched to a matching red felt backing and hangs from a leather thong with silvery accessories and fastenings. Full details here in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/125179917/seaglass-art-pendant-necklace-hand?">my Etsy shop.</a><br />
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<br />Bee Skeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421142871437338317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628770363531681120.post-23760396790032112882013-02-03T17:55:00.000+02:002015-12-01T08:54:41.351+02:00Rosette headband for doll<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I used a rich Burgundy yarn to crochet this broad headband for my 18 inch doll. Then an assortment of cotton threads in cream and two shades of pink to create a frilled rosette, which she wears to the side. I'm thinking of adding rosettes to some hat designs I have in mind. In the meantime, this design is available in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BonnieBoon" target="_blank">Etsy shop.</a></span><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JyhXy-jsqQU/UQqFxNBXSbI/AAAAAAAAFAw/31iCBxPem48/s1600/Necklace+beaded+dark+red+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JyhXy-jsqQU/UQqFxNBXSbI/AAAAAAAAFAw/31iCBxPem48/s200/Necklace+beaded+dark+red+1.jpg" width="166" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I find crocheting so relaxing. And my new passion for making tiny clothes and accessories to fit 18 inch dolls for my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BonnieBoon"><u><b>Etsy shop</b></u></a> makes me feel really good, because they take much less time than adult items. At the same time I just adore to pay just as much attention to the details as I do with larger pieces. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This pretty necklace in a deep burgundy
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faceted crystal pendant. It fastens with silvery clasps at the back. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My friend is about to make a gown in rich Royal Blue velvet for her doll, so I'm sending her this blue necklace embellished with stars and blue beads to add the finishing touch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These necklaces are 6 inches long plus the fasteners and are perfect for the dolls to wear high to set off the necklines of most garments. They are also perfectly sized to be worn as a bracelet by a child. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I shall be offering doll necklaces like these for purchase in my <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BonnieBoon">Etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/BonnieBoon </a></b>If you would like one in a different colour or length, please contact me as I welcome custom orders.</span>Bee Skeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421142871437338317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628770363531681120.post-37523857930087516232013-01-22T16:11:00.003+02:002015-12-01T08:56:55.996+02:00Mary Jane shoes for 18 inch dolls<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A pair of shoes to colour match every outfit; a dream for any girl! I'm aiming to make this dream come true for fashion aware little girls who love their American Girl dolls and any other 18 inch dolls. So far there are 11 colours to choose from in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BonnieBoon" target="_blank">Etsy shop.</a> I'm open to further suggestions and custom orders.</span><br />
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Bee Skeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421142871437338317noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628770363531681120.post-68653855238133394702013-01-18T14:36:00.000+02:002013-01-18T14:36:22.126+02:00Clothes for Amercian Girl doll and other 18 inch dolls<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've heard people talk about having a second childhood. But never given it much thought until now. It all started before Christmas, when my friend Beverly was making doll clothes as a gift for one of her grandchildren's American Girl doll. Now the pair of us have are own dolls and are totally hooked. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I got my girl Diamond from some very nice people at http://www.thedollshouse.co.uk She arrived in a glamorous pink shiny box all wrapped up in tissue paper, complete with birth certificate. I haven't given her a name yet .... any ideas?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For me, hooked is the operative word, because the first design I've created for 'my girl' is this sassy hand crocheted two-piece outfit, in two colours of yarn; warm pink and purple. The
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For more information about this outfit you can visit my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BonnieBoon" target="_blank"><u><b>Etsy shop</b></u></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I crocheted these deliciously soft childrens slipper socks using two colours worked together; a plain black and a fabulous snuggly blue eyelash yarn. They are similar in style to my adult womens version, but obviously smaller and finished with a cheeky pom pom on the front. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I can make them in all sizes and many colours. Custom orders welcome. Just contact me and let me know what you would like :) You can also browse my <a href="http://draft.blogger.com/"><u><b>Etsy shop. </b></u></a> </span> Bee Skeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421142871437338317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628770363531681120.post-47903082131420921532013-01-15T17:00:00.000+02:002013-01-15T17:00:04.421+02:00New Convertible mittens short and sweet.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here's a new convertible mitten design I finished today and added to my <a href="http://draft.blogger.com/"><u><b>Etsy shop.</b></u></a> These are shorter at the wrist than my design from a few weeks ago. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As with the original, they still fasten back with a loop onto a flower-button motif when the finger section is unrequired. But there's a difference with the way the thumb converts, as it can now be tucked right out of the way inside from the base of the thumb. Big improvement! The finger-flap too is made so it now tucks inside without need for a button.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I'll still happily make my original convertible mitten design for people who would like me too. They are longer than the new design, and wonderful for people who like to keep their fore-arms snug, as well as their hands and wrists.</span><br />
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<br />Bee Skeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421142871437338317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628770363531681120.post-61564110582739901182012-12-09T18:28:00.000+02:002012-12-09T18:28:24.999+02:00Christmas Gift Certificates for women<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Women often like to choose for themselves, especially when it comes to colour! Here are 4 suggestions for Christmas Gifts that offer recipients the chance to do just that. My Gift Voucher Certificates enable them to choose from a huge range of gorgeous coloured yarns for me to make the perfect cozy winter warmers sure to keep them snug and very pleased with you! See my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BonnieBoon" target="_blank"><u><b>Etsy Shop</b></u></a> for details.</span><br />
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<br />Bee Skeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421142871437338317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628770363531681120.post-41308707499348345202012-11-26T13:30:00.001+02:002012-11-26T13:30:56.672+02:00Fluffy Santa Claus slipper boots<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Extra long women's slipper socks in gorgeous red eyelash yarn crocheted together with smooth black; a Christmas combination. I've just finished making them as a custom order in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BonnieBoon?ref=si_shop" target="_blank"><u><b>Etsy shop</b></u></a> and shipped them off for a thoughtful husband in Alabama to warm his wife's cold feet this Christmas. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Many colour variations available. Just <a href="mailto:beeskelton@gmail.com" target="_blank"><u><b>email me</b></u></a> if you would like me to make some for you. </span>Bee Skeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421142871437338317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628770363531681120.post-2252734933884996862012-11-26T12:52:00.000+02:002012-12-16T10:30:26.526+02:00Convertible fingerless mittens.<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love receiving custom orders from visitors to my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BonnieBoon?ref=si_shop" target="_blank"><u><b>Etsy shop.</b></u></a></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Recently someone requested a variation to my regular fingerless mittens so they could convert to cover the whole hand.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The regular mittens allow all your fingers and thumbs to remain uncovered all the time, whilst keeping the rest of your hand and wrist warm and snug. I use mine when painting outdoors in the winter. They're also great for driving!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> My new mitten design means you can keep your hands completely covered, buttoned-up, snug and warm. Then when fingers are needed for making text messages or holding a mug for example, you simply flip back the finger section and secure with the loop and flower/button to the back. The thumb section also works both ways.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm grateful to the nice lady who ordered these for giving me such a good idea. I can now custom make a pair for you in any colour you choose. See my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BonnieBoon" target="_blank"><u><b>Etsy shop</b></u></a>.</span><br />
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Bee Skeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421142871437338317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628770363531681120.post-83366239582594239752012-11-13T17:00:00.000+02:002012-11-13T17:00:47.756+02:00 Slouch beanie hat hand knitted fluffy coral red yellow black brown gold sparkle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This slouchy hat I knitted is the latest addition to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BonnieBoon?ref=si_shop" target="_blank"><b><u>my Etsy shop. </u></b></a> The style is so modern and the Italian yarn is a delicious blend of textures and colours! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A really cool hat for every day wear this autumn / fall and winter.<br /><br />* 48cm (21") circumference but easily stretches for most adult and teen head sizes and hair styles.<br /><br />* Fabulous mix of coral red, yellow, black, warm brown with a hint of gold sparkle.<br /><br />* Soft and light for easy wear<br /><br />The yarn is a blend of 40% wool, poliammide and polyester.<br /><br />The
yarn has a gorgeous fluffy nubbly texture with whisper soft gold
eyelash fibre, which gives the hat a flatteringly glamorous appearance.<br /><br />This hat is also available in other colours.<br /><br />Hand wash.<br /><br />Please <a href="mailto:beeskelton@gmail.com" target="_blank"><u><b>contact me</b></u></a> if you have any questions.</span>Bee Skeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421142871437338317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628770363531681120.post-28971943698464806852012-11-08T11:14:00.000+02:002012-12-16T10:03:36.476+02:00Hand knitted slouch beanie hat fluffy grey blue with a hint of gold sparkle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">I love this time of year. And I love to wear and mak<span style="font-size: small;">e</span> autumn and winter clothes and accessories. Sadly I don't often get the opportunity to actually wear them just now<span style="font-size: small;">, </span>as it's much too warm where I live. So I make them for other people and sell them in <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BonnieBoon" target="_blank"><u>my Etsy shop</u></a></b></span></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I'm loving this deliciously soft hand knitted slouch beanie hat I made in soft Italian light weight yarn for easy every day modern wear this winter.<br /><br />* 48cm (21") circumference but easily stretches for most adult and teen head sizes and hair styles.<br /><br />* Fabulous mix of dark grey, blue grey, warm grey and soft blue with a hint of gold sparkle.<br /><br />* Soft and light for easy wear<br /><br />The yarn is a blend of 40% wool, poliammide and polyester.<br /><br />The
yarn has a gorgeous fluffy nubbly texture with whisper soft gold
eyelash fibre, which gives the hat a flatteringly glamorous appearance.<br /><br />This particular hat is now sold, however I can make you one similar and it's also available in other colours. See my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BonnieBoon" target="_blank"><b><u>Etsy shop</u></b></a> or <a href="mailto:bonnieboondesigns@gmail.com" target="_blank"><u><b>contact me</b></u></a>.<br /><br />Hand wash.<br /><br />Please contact me if you have any questions.</span>Bee Skeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421142871437338317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628770363531681120.post-34370547062339000592011-04-22T17:56:00.000+03:002012-11-05T08:41:02.086+02:00Fabulous fluffy fuschia Slipper Socks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I used a luxuriously fluffy eyelash yarn in deep fuschia pink and a whisper of black, combined with a smooth bright pink to hand crochet this pair of slipper socks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">They're available in many colours and yarns, but all are gorgeous and snuggly soft to wear. The one size is flexible enough to fit all women.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Larger men's sizes available. Just drop me an email for any further information.</span>Bee Skeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421142871437338317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628770363531681120.post-22807375116681481242010-04-25T17:38:00.002+03:002012-11-05T08:41:39.708+02:00Purple Blue Mulberry Seaglass wearable art brooch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here's another <b>painted canvas and embroidered wearable-art brooch featuring a piece of my sea glass collection.</b> This time I've used shades of purple and blue on a deep mulberry felt background to frame the piece.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I love these colours, and the different textures of the brushed paint on canvas, the delicateness of the stitching and soft richness of the felt. My favourite so far I think.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This particular brooch is now <b><span style="color: red;">SOLD<span style="color: black;">. </span></span></b><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">Each brooch I make is unique. But if you would like me you something similar, please let me know. </span></span></span>Bee Skeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421142871437338317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628770363531681120.post-36874121864817153952010-04-22T17:35:00.001+03:002015-12-01T09:01:01.782+02:00Blue & pink sea glass art brooch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I'm experimenting with different ways to make jewelry featuring the sea glass I collect from the beach. It seems obvious now, but till now, I hadn't thought of combining painted artwork and hand-stitched embroidery. So this is a first!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For this wearable art seaglass brooch I used acrylic paint on canvas, which I snipped to a random shape, then applied a cloudy white sea glass gem and embroidered in pink and blue cotton thread inspired by colours in the painting. I hand-stitched pink felt to the reverse with a safety fastener.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:beeskelton@gmail.com" target="_blank"><u><b>Email me</b></u></a> for more information, or see my <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BonnieBoon" target="_blank">Etsy Shop.</a></b></span>Bee Skeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421142871437338317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628770363531681120.post-33092038266278887472010-04-06T22:27:00.003+03:002015-12-01T09:02:19.093+02:00Sea glass pendant aqua green crochet necklace<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Here's another piece of genuine sea glass </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">from the beach. It </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">has a lovely white frosted surface and reminds me of a slippery nugget of ice. I decided to capture it in a cool aqua green crochet basket and added a necklace 20 ins long. It fastens with a loop and bobble. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:beeskelton@gmail.com" target="_blank"><u><b>Email me </b></u></a>for more information, or see my <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BonnieBoon" target="_blank">Etsy Shop.</a></b><br /> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The weather today was absolutely gorgeous; sunny with a little breeze, so it wasn't too hot. H and I got stuck into some much needed pruning on the hill terrace. George and Mr Tabs gave us a hand. </span>Bee Skeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421142871437338317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628770363531681120.post-49235187556273183042010-04-03T12:43:00.002+03:002015-12-01T09:03:55.176+02:00Sea glass necklace in blue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I've amassed quite a collection of sea glass from the beach, since I began this new fascination. My eye is finely tuned now, and I can spot a glint of glass from quite a distance. The dogs try to help me on our beachcombing expeditions, but so far, are less reliable;) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I've been working on ways to transform my beach treasure into jewelry. Here's a delicately pretty Beach Gem crochet pendant in Mediterannean foam blue. I crocheted a protective basket to support the sea glass and fashioned a necklace, which fastens with a bobble and loop.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I find the white translucent colours are the most common, along with various shades of green, and very occasionally browns and gold. Lots of lovely possibilities!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="mailto:beeskelton@gmail.com" target="_blank"><b><u><span style="font-size: small;">Email me</span></u></b></a><span style="font-size: small;"> for more information, or see my <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BonnieBoon" target="_blank">Etsy shop.</a> </b></span><br /> </span></div>
Bee Skeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421142871437338317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628770363531681120.post-78486614835888536942010-03-09T09:58:00.000+02:002012-11-05T08:47:18.509+02:00Sea glass jewelry experiment<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Recently I've become fascinated by the <a href="http://bonnieboondesigns.blogspot.com/2010/02/beach-gems-and-textile-jewellery.html">colourful objects I find on my beach walks.</a></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I stroll along, occasionally stopping to winkle out small smooth stones from the sand, especially excited if I spy the green gleam of sea glass, which I swoop on as if it was an emerald. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I love the idea of up-cycling these naturally available objects, so have begun experiments to feature them in jewelry. I began with this green hand crocheted ring to test methods of holding the 'gem' in place. It worked, but I've ideas that should improve it.</span>Bee Skeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421142871437338317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628770363531681120.post-34144679485944506392010-02-28T14:05:00.004+02:002012-11-26T19:57:05.466+02:00Crochet Big Bead necklace<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443265027433405250" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_WZQjm0RW4lg/S4pcs-p5m0I/AAAAAAAADx8/N8sVS_su1SE/s320/IMG_4083.JPG" style="display: block; height: 288px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Time does fly! I've been so engrossed in making pictures with my <a href="http://indigoblah.blogspot.com/">painting hat </a>on, that I clean forgot to post about my latest one-of-a-kind textile jewelry necklace. As you can see it features large chunky bead shapes, completely hand crocheted in bright Pink, Green, Turquoise, Yellow, Orange, Purple and cool Grey cotton yarns. I made a padded bobble to slip through a loop to fasten. It is light to wear and measures approx 22 inches.(56 cms).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">I just love the process of making hand crochet or knitted jewelry in this way. I let it evolve with only the merest plan when I start, and give myself the freedom to let the colours and yarn take me in any direction...pretty much the same way my paintings take shape :)</span>Bee Skeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05421142871437338317noreply@blogger.com0