The annual holiday ornament hop hosted by Sally Russick is today. This is the beautiful ornament that I received from my partner D Lynne Bowland. Isn't it fabulous? Lynne made the lampworked bead and enamel accents which she put in a copper frame. The bead is removable so that I can wear it on a chain as a necklace. How clever is that? Christmas is my favorite time of year and my tree is my crowning glory. I cherish my ornaments. I have a book where I record the ornaments that I get each year and where they came from. This ornament will always be special to me.
Now on to the ornament that I made for Lynne. I started with the turquoise marquis shaped pieces, which I believe are vintage and I glued them to backing. I bezeled them in the stripes to match the lampworked disc bead in the center. Then I filled in with seed beads and pearls. The pearls came from my mother-in-law's estate. They are vintage. The packaging on the smallest ones say 29 cents. Then I added the crystal rondelles on the points for accents and backed it with ultra-suede. I wanted a non traditional looking ornament. I hope she likes it.
I have one more ornament to show. Some time ago I had a pay it forward on my blog. Lynne was one of the first three to comments. She chose an ornament as what she wanted so here it is. A traditional red, green , and gold ornament. It is two layers of seed beads with pearl and firepolished accents strung on wire and shaped. The center is pearls in a gold bead circle. A red ribbon was used as a hanger. To see what the other participants made please go to Sally's blog at
http://sallyrussick.blogspot.com/2014/12/2014-holiday-ornament-swaphop.html
Thank you Sally for hosting this fun hop.
Great ornaments from both of you! And you both included lampwork! I think Sally does a great job pairing people up! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThanx Sue, I am glad that you like my ornament designs. Yes Sally does do a great job paring. I have admired Lynne's lampwork for a while now and I am proud to own a piece of it. By the way I plan on buying some of your beautiful lampworked beads soon too.
DeleteSo lovely! I like the idea alf the removable focal bead! The blue bead embroidered piece is a stunner, I love the striped bezels! Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteThanx Jennifer, I love the idea that I can wear Lynne's beautiful bead year around. I am proud of the blue piece too. I chose the striped bezel because the lampworked disc was striped.Happy Holidays to you too.
DeleteHi Becky,
ReplyDeleteI love the ornament that you received from Lynne, it is very pretty and I like the duel purpose as well. The ornaments you created for Lynne are beautiful. I love the none traditional aspect of the turquoise one it is awesome. Thank you for reminding me that I have some pay it forward gifts to send too.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,
Therese
Hi Therese, I love the ornament from Lynne too. It is so cool that I can wear it year around. I am pleased that you like my turquoise ornament too.
DeleteSorry I didn't comment on the pay it forward ornament... that was going to be yesterday evening but by then my blog was hacked... 4 hours of dehacking and I really didn't want to do anything else to it! Love both my ornaments and my tree(s) will wear them happily year after year! I need a link to you r original pay it forward blog ... can you email it to me or post it on my blog!
ReplyDeleteHi Lynne, I am so glad that you like my ornaments. I am not upset that you didn't comment on the pay it froward. I certainly understand how after 4 hours you would want to be done. I love what you made me and I will wear it proudly throughout the year and put it back on my tree from now on.
DeleteWhere did the lampwork bead in the middle come from... the grass green ring on it makes the entire ornament pop with colour!
ReplyDeleteOne of the women in my bead group had a set of the lampworked disc beads for sale at the last bead retreat I went to. I do not know who made it but I thought it was pretty and went well with the turquoise shapes that I chose.
DeleteBoth of your ornaments you made are so lovely, I can't decide which I like best. Your turquoise piece is striking! While I love the open, lacy feel of your pay-it-forward ornament.
ReplyDeleteThanx Karen, I am very glad that you like the ornaments that I made and I appreciate your positive comments.
DeleteBeautiful pieces - I love the blue snowflake - it's really gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanx Elisabeth. I am very glad that you like the ornament that I made Lynne.The turquoise, teal, aqua color family is my favorite. When I found the marquis shapes I could see the ornament forming in my head.
DeleteI love Lynn's ornament and I love that the bead is removable. That is so clever! Your beaded ornaments are awesome! I love the marquise beads and the way you beaded around them is so cool!
ReplyDeleteThanx Tanya, I love Lynne's ornament too. I agree that her design is really clever and I am sure I will wear her bead often this year. I am very glad that you like my ornament design. The marquis are very special to me and I wanted to share them with Lynne.
DeleteSo clever to have a removeable bead! The gift that keeps on giving. And your seed bead creations are stunning. I love the unexpected turquoise color. Enjoy the day and Merry Christmas to you and your family. Erin
ReplyDeleteThanx Miss Erin, I agree that a removable bead which I can wear all year is really clever. I am thrilled with my ornament. Thanx for saying my ornament is stunning. Coming from someone with your talents that means a lot to me. Merry Christmas to you and your family also.
DeleteBecky, I love your beaded ornaments, especially that turquoise one! So much work. What a creative twist on the copper frame with enamel accents!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you!
Thanx Melissa, I am pleased that you like my ornaments . Making Christmas ornaments is so much fun for me. Yes Lynne's ornament to me is so creative and unique. I will treasure it always.
DeleteBecky, both the ornaments that you created are fabulous!! The bead embroidery ornament, oh my that blue and the vintage beads AND your beautiful beading!! I love it!!! Though I keep going back to look at the spiraled creation, it reminds we of a spirograph and is such a beautiful ornament!! Thank you so much for participating and have a very Merry Christmas!!!
ReplyDeleteThanx Sally, It means a lot to me that you like my ornaments. Funny that you mentioned a spirograph. I bought myself one yesterday to help with my designs. I had fun doing this hop and thanx for hosting it. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
DeleteWhat a beautiful ornament! I love the idea of removing the pendant to wear on the necklace - multipurpose at its best!
ReplyDeleteThe ornaments you created are awesome! Wonderful work!
Thanx Evie & Beth, I am thrilled that the bead is removable and I can wear it. I am very glad that you like the ornaments I designed.
DeleteGreat ornaments! I love the hook on the one you received. So unique! your bead work is stunning. The turquoise ornament will be an attention grabber on the recipient's tree.
ReplyDeleteThanx Val, I love every part of the ornament that I received. I am pleased that you like my design. I wanted to make something that was not traditional. I think that I succeeded.
DeleteHi Becky! I'm a little late to this blog hop but wanted to comment anyway!! I REALLY LOVE your beaded ornaments!! It's really been great to see you evolve as a beader!!! If I remember correctly, when we first "met" during the Bead Soup Blog Party you were just starting to dabble in beading?? In any case, I love seeing your work and these ornaments you created are just lovely. Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteThanx so much Amy, I am very glad that you like my designs and appreciate that you can see me evolve. Happy Holidays to you too.
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