It’s Ornament Thursday Again: Icicle Time

It’s the Holiday Edition of Ornament Thursday and just like last year, I am not fully prepared. Life got in the way between Thanksgiving and yesterday. So rather than bail on OT entirely this wee, I am using this slot to show off my friend Jodie Ruskin’s very cool holiday icicle ornaments!

Aren’t they amazing! I love what my beady friends do with melting glass and these ornaments are no exception! These are made from boro (borosilicate) glass rods and are about 5″ in length. Imagine the sparkle when the tree lights shine on these as they sway from the branches!

Be sure to check all the great OT creations this week and keep coming back every Thursday this month. Lots more planned!

Beading Help Web’s Holiday Candle Wraps
Super easy and festive “ornaments” for your candles!

Brandi’s keepsake childrens coaster ornament!
Super fun and easy ornaments to make for the whole family!

Christmas Past and Needle Magic at http-design.com
Michelle is addressing the ghosts of Christmas past and Helen gets down and dirty sewing a Christmas ornament – stand well clear, she is dangerous with a needle.

It’s ORNAMENT Ornament Thursday!
Michelle’s got some cheap, easy mini clipboard ornaments to share!

Needlepoint Stocking on BeadStyleMag.com
Linda’s ornament this week is a mini stocking in needlepoint.

Strands of Beads
Melissa makes cute and quick Christmas tree earrings this week.

Bracelet Exchange Part 2

Happy Valentine’s Day!

I had a lovely post all written and saved (or so I thought) last night and “Poof” it was gone in the midst of supposed maintenance around here. So that’s my excuse if this post is less than stellar! Last night’s was perfection…trust me!

Remember the bracelet exchange from earlier this month? Well, I have a pic of my treasure…a hand-wired bracelet from Jodie Ruskin featuring some of her wonderful boro nuggets in a luscious red. My friend Deanna was here last week for the shows in Tucson and some R&R and she threatened to steal away with this beauty, along with the sweet bracelet she got from another friend, Heather! Fortunately, I managed to hang onto this and it will adorn my wrist tomorrow (and throughout the year). Thanks Jodie! My pic does not do your work justice. I’ll fix that tomorrow with any luck.

Here’s another heart…a treat for me from my adventures in Tucson! It’s a lampwork heart pendant from Andrea Guarino. I have wanted one since she first began making them and could never get to her website fast enough! We got to the Whole Bead Show on the first day and there were three! I think I got the prettiest one and good thing as they were all gone by Saturday when we made a return trip. Huge pic…it actually measures 2 inches across and 2.5 inches in length.

I’ll leave you with one last pic of my friends Sarah and Deanna next to some huge saguaro cactus in our neighborhood. We had a great time together….just wish Misha had been able to join us! (That’s my greyhound Rose being bashful for the camera). There’s always next year (or even September for the interim gem shows).

I’ve got stash to show off as soon as I get more pictures. Stay tuned!