I’m Back!
Can you be very excited and rather anxious at the same time? I suppose people who dread flying but love foreign holidays are in that boat each time they go away. Today I am hugely happy and excited to be coming back in to the Jewellery Maker fold of active Guest Designers (as opposed to unwell and incapable GDs) with the Final Friendly Plastic Sticks show tomorrow October 1st at 1pm. I am also a tiny bit terrified at the prospect of being in front of the cameras again. I love teaching but cameras are another thing altogether.
However, I have had so very many wonderful confidence boosting comments on Facebook that I am feeling a whole heap better about it all. Thank you.
I don’t want to spoil the surprises tomorrow, but here is a little preview of two bangles made from one of the wonderful kits Pip sent me. It may be obvious, but the theme for this is an autumnal one. Rich luscious colours.
The second kit is all about the blue waters of the sea; obviously not most of the seas around our shores this year, but perhaps bringing back the memories of lovely summer holidays in warm and sunny parts of the world. Gaily coloured fishing boats bobbing in the gentle waves of a Mediterranean hideaway, fishing nets tangled on the shore, flashes of silver darting in the crystal clear water. But you will have to wait until tomorrow to see what I have made.
I am told there are 5 amazing Friendly Plastic bundles to be had, so the bargains will be awesome!
For those of you who have been caught out by the old picture of me that JM put on Facebook, don’t be shocked when you see my rather shorter hair tomorrow. No hiding it, it’s about 2cm long now, but at least it is coming back. I actually miss some of the funky headgear I was wearing a few months ago, so maybe as the colder weather comes along, I will put on my fancy ghats once again, just because I love them.
I had better get back to work bench and get my step by step elements made and ready, but the sun is shining and I want to be outside. Whatever you are doing, and wherever you are, enjoy the day.
What wonderful news that you are back on our screens again! Looking forward to the show and recorder all set.
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So pleased you are back! Really missed your smiley face on JM and of course your demos.
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Wonderful news…..can’t wait for the demos on JM
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Really looking forward to the show x
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That’s wonderful news! Welcome back! Look forward to seeing you.
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Hi Liz welcome back have missed you and our emails. Hope to make tomorrow to watch you sending lots of hugs your way Bev This is my second time trying to write this I am a member of wordpress. and it dumped my first attempt.
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Everybody is truly thrilled that you are back with us so there is nothing to be worried about -you are just sharing your talent with friends xx
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Great news Liz. Funnily enough you have been on my mind today but I have been so busy that I thought I would write to you in the next few days. Have a great time in front of the cameras, you are a natural.
Hugs Neet xx
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Lovely to have you back. I’m sure you can be excited and anxious at the same time, but let the excitement win. You’ll slip back into mode with ease I think. Enjoy yourself. xx
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Yey!…… 🙂
What excellent news! It’s been waaaaaay too long a wait, and I’m so happy you are back, but even more happy that you are well. Can’t wait till 1pm show. Welcome back! 🙂
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Oh very well done for being back, It thought you looked very fetching with your short hair style. Just wish I didn’t have to watch for ages (to that lady wittering on )before we get a glimpse of you and your wonderful work. xx
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Thank you Kathy. Don’t be too hard on Lucy, it is a shopping channel after all.
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Saw you yesterday on the show.
You look GREAT! (..and with the familiar sunny-beaming smile and attitude too)!…
It was brave of you (and I’m sure very appreciated by any viewer who wasn’t following your blog/mail list) – to explain where and why you’ve been gone for almost a year.
I was very pleased and excited to be reminded that there is a new product coming, kinda replacing the FP sticks, and that could work with them or with the pellets. Can’t wait!
Welcome back! ….And ‘Hurray’ on all accounts!…. 🙂
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Hi Liz
It was truly wonderful to see you back on JM today. You deserved every one of those good wishes sent by people and more besides. I watched the first hour and a bit but then had to go to a wedding but have recorded the show to enjoy later. You looked so happy and confident- I can’t wait to see what you made (my brother was qatching too and was fascinated!). Looking forward to the next show very much.
My goodies from your website sale are sitting on the table, ready for when I’m up to a play. I have been to the hospital recently and although there’s not much they can do there is a treatment that may well help relieve a certain amount of pain and therefore aid the fatigue. If it means I can sit up that table more I’m all for it so it’s super positive! Hopefully you’ll see those pictures of what I make sooner rather than later.
In the meantime sending hugs, love and ‘bubbles’ (I love that!) and wishing you good health.
Tracey
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Tracey, I hope you are back at your creative table ASAP! Thank you for your lovely words. Hope the wedding was a glorious occasion, the weather was with you.
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I’m so happy for you Liz!!! Those bangles are stunning…you are definitely back! 🙂 xxx
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