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This is my first time joining this hop. The sweet Miss Sally of The Studio Sublime twisted my arm so hard I was just forced to join in. LOL Not really she just posted it so many times I knew she must be telling me something. I have to also tell you that ornaments have such a special meaning to me. I, my husband (as a kid) or my kids have made most of the ornaments on our tree. Each one made with a special meaning or desire that bring out my holiday spirit. A select few are made by some very close friends past and present that remind me of them when I pull them out.
I was overjoyed to be paired with Sue of Sue Beads for this swap. Not only because I love her glass and enamel work I have also met her in person and she is one of the wonderful team members of Art Jewelry Elements blog. Getting to know her is such a pleasure and I hope to cultivate this friendship further.
We exchanges emails with some fun questions and set to work. I made some tiny little beaded beads and crystals along with a Golem Studio bead I received from Therese. I was so excited when I finished that I wrapped it up and shipped it that day.......without taking pictures. DUH! But I can show you what she sent me nestled within the branches of our tree.
This is one of those special ornaments I will love getting out and finding that special place for. Thank you so much Sue!!!! And Thank you again Sally for letting me participate.
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What a beautifully elegant design from Sue and I love what you sent her too Kristen - beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteThe ornament you received from Susan is beautiful and the crystal is going to catch the light from your red and green lights on your tree beautifully. I just came from Susan's blog and what you sent her is beautiful also and so like your personality, awesome job.
Merry Christmas,
Therese
You are so right - when I decorate my tree (also, mostly handmade or given to me by the special people in my life) - I always take a moment to reflect on the time when I first received it! Sue's ornament is gorgeous - I am one of her biggest fans! Not only her shimmer beads - but the chandelier drop is so elegant! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI was pretty sure that was one of Therese's beads she send :-) I love what you sent Sue and the beaded beads you made! Your whole piece is so festive!
ReplyDeleteI just adore this icicle Sue made! What a winter feel and look. I always am confused about the beauty of winter and what a pain in the butt it is! And ice captures both.
Oh! Ms. Sue did a fab job on your ornament! I bet you get a big smile on your face when you look at it. Ok, I'll head over to her blog to see your pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love the ornament you received from Sue. It's so elegant and beautiful. I saw the one you sent her on her blot and love the colorful, fun, whimsical feel of it.
ReplyDeleteSue's ornament looks beautiful hanging on the tree! I love the vintage chandelier crystal. She did a great job!
ReplyDeleteI've already been over to Sue's post and the ornament you made for her is so pretty, I love the beaded beads!
Kristin, thank you so much for taking the time to participate in the hop! Have a very Merry Christmas!!
So very pretty! That long chandelier crystal will be perfect shimmering on your tree! I love the beaded beads that you made for yours. So much work and love went into them! Enjoy the day! Erin
ReplyDeleteSue's ornament is beautiful! I love chandelier crystal and the shimmery beads! Really beautiful. Our tree, like yours, is covered with special ornaments. It's such a joy to get them out each year and remember how each was made and especially the people!
ReplyDeleteLove the crystal on that ornament... It will be so pretty sparkling on the tree!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kristen, for being my partner, and sending me such a lovely ornament! You can steal the photo on my blog if you want! I was happy to be your partner, hope to see you again!
ReplyDeleteThat beautiful icicle ornament looks fabulous on your tree Kristen, and I love the ornament you created for Sue using one Golem bead as your inspiration! Both are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI love glass prisms so this is a sure winner with me. How lovely to catch the twinkle of the lights on the tree. I have one that hangs in my window year round!
ReplyDeleteWOW! a chandelier prism how elegant is that? I also make ornaments every year and I delight in the memories that they bring as I unwrap them each year. I should have joined this challenge. It's right up my alley. I will be here for the next one.The ornament that you made is very unique too. It's so colorful.
ReplyDeleteAJE team powers unite! (Hehee) Lovely work - both of you! I really have to email you my colors for those beaded beads. Every time I see them I want more...;-P
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ornament! I love the white beads that Sue created and the crystal prism makes it shine. Sue was my ornament swap partner last year, so I too have one of her gorgeous designs! How lucky are we. :)
ReplyDeleteThe piece Sue created is just wonderful... winter wonderful! I love how streamlined and chic her ornament is. I bet it catches the light just perfect! And your ornament you sent is darling! The color pops and you did a fantastic job with the beadweaving! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThat ornament is lovely and I'm sure you will treasure it! I can't wait to head over to Sue's blog to see your creation!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! and Aaaaarg! How did I miss this one???
ReplyDeleteYour ornmanet looks great on your tree!!! Merry Christmas!
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