The World of B'Sue's Boutique

 It has been a LONG time since I've posted here:  Life with a teenager, aging parents, aging horses, a big house and yard can consume all of my time. Which doesn't leave room for fun and, let me tell you, that is not good.  I need FUN!!!  By happenstance I wandered into the world of B'Sue's Boutique about a week ago, in early April.  If you love jewelry making, if you love good people who are generous and down to earth, go there now.  I jumped in with both feet, watching many of her videos from her boutique and from YouTube.  After hours of inspiration and education, I got out the beads and tools.  Above is a little pendant I made in the B'Sue style yesterday. 

 I needed something handmade for my niece's 18th birthday.  I found what I wanted in my stash and I think it is really cute.  Much of this is made from "big box" store components.  That works for a teen trinket, but B'Sue encourages us to use good quality and from now on I will be more particular about supplies. 

 B'Sue's glue for this type of collage jewelry is E6000.  I am running a little low on that, so I may try this G02 from Loctite.  I used it to glue all of those stones and geegaws to my phone case.  I've lost not a one in over a year. 

 Now that I'm excited to make stuff, I'm thinking "What's next?".  I mocked up this piece which will be for by BFF, with trinkets that are meaningful to her.  Much of what I shall use is vintage. 

 On hand I also have the necessary findings, and I think the quality is OK. 

And here is where I work on jewelry.  I really gotta improve the lighting.  That Ott task light is the bomb, but it could use a little support.