October 2008
86 posts
Green and Teal Christmas Stocking - a beaded... →
I created this stocking-shaped Christmas decoration from copper wire and an eclectic mixture of green and teal-coloured glass beads. These beads come in many different designs, from multi-faceted to…
Blue beaded copper wire bat (7 dollar sale) →
This bat has been made using copper wire and a mixture of new and repurposed glass beads (plus one small wooden bead) in varying shades of blue. It has a wingspan of 20cm (8”), and is just under 11cm…
Long Beaded Chain Necklace With Star Detail →
Want to look individual, yet still on-trend? This long star necklace is fashionable, yet different to the jewellery you’ll find in the shops. To create this long chain, I re-assembled a beaded chain…
Pink Heart - a beaded suncatcher →
This suncatcher has been made from steel wire and pink plastic crackle beads. The heart itself measures 10cm (4”) long from the top of its hanging loop to its base, and is 6cm (2.5”) wide. Hang it by…
Brierley Sunset - an acrylic painting on canvas →
This painting is loosely based on a sunset seen from my studio window one winter evening. The oranges and pinks reflected in the clouds were simply beautiful, and I had to paint that fiery sky. I’ve…
Esmeralda the emerald bat - a beaded suncatcher →
I made this bat-shaped suncatcher from copper wire and a mixture of glass beads in shades of emerald green. There is also one teal-coloured, star-shaped bead in her belly. She has a wingspan of 20cm…
Crimson Darkness - a small painting on canvas →
In this small painting, dark flashes of crimson, black and pink blend into each other, creating a moody atmosphere, like ominous storm clouds on some dark evening. I’ve used a mixture of acrylic…
Repurposeful Suncatcher →
This is my newest design, Repurposeful Suncatcher, so called because almost everything in it has been repurposed from something else. This piece, measuring just over a foot long, consists of gems and…
Orange Heart Hook in steel wire and beads →
This hook is a decorative yet functional piece, to be hung on a wall or door. It has been made from copper wire and an eclectic mixture of orange and yellow glass beads. It can be attached to the…
Green and Purple Beaded Heart Suncatcher →
This suncatcher has been made from steel wire and a mixture of glass and plastic beads, in varying translucent shades of green and purple. It may not be visible from the photos, but two of the tiny…
Purple Cheddar - acrylic painting on canvas →
As the title may suggest, this painting was inspired by a recent visit to Cheddar, Somerset. There was a beautiful tree by the river there. Of course, the sky isn’t purple in Somerset or anywhere…
Green Beaded Heart Pendant →
This heart has been made from fine steel wire (about 0.7mm thick) and a mixture of green glass and plastic beads. It measures 6cm (just under 2.5”) high and is 6.5cm (2.5”) wide, making it almost as…
Blue Birdie Hook - a functional sculpture →
I created the main outline of this bird-shaped hook using thick galvanised steel wire, then added decorative elements of blue glass beads on fine steel wire. The thick steel ensures that this piece…
Purple Cider - acrylic painting on canvas →
A recent visit to Somerset, involving many varieties of cider, inspired this painting. Fiery orange and yellow at the bottom blend upwards into a deep dark purple. Flashes of pink run through both….
Christmas Stocking - a beaded decoration →
I created this stocking-shaped Christmas decoration from copper wire and a mixture of red beads. These beads come in many different designs, from multi-faceted to star-shaped, giving an eclectic look…
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Wow, @SteampunkRings love your work!
Night folks xxx
Just listed on Etsy: Cross-Shaped Beaded Suncatcher (7 dollar sale): This decoratio.. http://tinyurl.com/4nl8p4
Just listed on Etsy: Holly - a beaded Christmas decoration: I created this piece fr.. http://tinyurl.com/3jhlvq
Very nearly finished my man’s birthday painting …
Morning Twitter!
Nighty night Twitterers x
Been watching Hollyoaks :O
Just listed on Etsy: Firey Egg - a beaded suncatcher: This egg has been made from c.. http://tinyurl.com/3ppmvb
The aforementioned birdie is listed here http://tinyurl.com/3rdgga
Tweet tweet, I’ve changed to a bird. Twitter appropriate methinks :)
lol @fuzzydragons :)
Back from Merry Hell - got moojamas :D
Why did that last one say it was in reply to Tina when it wasn’t necessarily? Never mind :)
You’re my girl, you’re my biscuit. Gonna say it again, ‘case you missed it: http://tinyurl.com/48mrm2
Good afternoon all :)
Since when did pennies stick to magnets? THEY’RE MADE OF COPPER! I’m afraid …
