My first charm bracelet

Jewellery, being very personal, with everyone having their own personal tastes, makes it a challenge when you intend to make something for someone. Thus, when I set about making these Xmas pressies for my friends, I had to know their tastes well enough to ensure they did not absolutely hate what I had made.... my goal was that they did not dislike what I made and might even like it a bit. I wasn't planning to be too ambitious.

I had originally intended to make earrings for this particular friend but on second thought, felt that a charm bracelet would suit her personality better. I was very excited with the arrival of the supplies I had ordered and rummaging through the various charms, stones and glass beads which I had bought, I quickly assembled this piece, finishing it off with a floral clasp. I felt quite pleased by the end result.

But I was worried it might have been too "offbeat" and non-mainstream for her liking so I MMS her a pic of her Xmas pressie. She floored me with her response which was overwhelmingly positive and I floated on a cloud that night! Thanks!!! It gave me the right dose of encouragement and confidence that perhaps I might just have a bit of a flair for this... :p