Hey, Hey,
Today is the hop ! For those of you who are just tuning in, Art Bead Scene has organized an ornament blog hop. Below you will find a list if links. Start at the top and start clicking, each link will take you to a handmade ornament made with art beads.
Here is my Poinsettia Ornament. You might recognize the poinsettia as one of my holiday pendants. It has a loop on each side for stringing. I took advantage of these loops for the arched hanger. I used 24 gauge red craft wire and some assorted red, white, and green beads. I started at one loop and twisted the wire to secure it. From there I started weaving, twisting, and adding beads. I used a couple of pieces of wire so I could get some cute spirals along the way. It was super easy. I think it would be just as cute at your desk or on your wall if you didn't feel like hanging it on a tree. You could make the arch a bit longer and hang it off a doorknob.
I added some poinsettia pendants to the Etsy shop this morning. I made sure to include all of the supplies for the ornament so it's a one stop shop. I even made the mini kits a special price for today...just in honor of the blog hop fun.
I hope you enjoy hopping around all day, I know I can't wait to see what everyone has made. Make sure you stop by the blog this weekend for my special open house sale. Starting Thursday and running through Saturday there will be lots going on.
Happy Hopping!
The blog hop participants:
| Etsy Jangles |
What a bright and cheerful ornament! They would look great hanging on a tree!
ReplyDeleteHoping you have a safe and happy holiday Season!
Islandgirl aka Lynne
The red wire with the green leaf beads are delightful. Free style wire work like this just fascinates me. Your work is always so happy and playful. The colors make me smile.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays to you and yours.
Merry Christmas Jennifer!
ReplyDeleteI'm having fun looking at all the great ornaments. Glad I don't have to pick a favorite.
You make the happiest beads! I love the polka dots and the slight curve of the petals--it makes it seem like the poinsettia is doing the happy dance!
ReplyDeleteYour ornament is charming and such a happy splash of color. Such a pleasure to see on this snowy day. Happy Holidays.
ReplyDeleteYour ornament is adorable, Jennifer! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas,
Lynda
Your ornament is fantastic! I love the curly cue accents. It could work on a door knob also.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always.
Merry Christmas!
Tari
Thanks everyone! This hop is so much fun, I loved seeing what everyone made.
ReplyDeleteI love it Jennifer, it's so bright and cheery - just like you! I love how you used the colored wire as part of the deaign - very clever.
ReplyDeleteCould I love this any more? It is so special to see what everyone created. I am going home today to whip up some ornaments of my own! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the day!
Erin
Jennifer your ornament rocks!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
this is such a charming ornament, so cheery and bright.
ReplyDeleteYour ornament is adorable! I really love how you let the wire get wild- so free-spirited and fun!
ReplyDeleteShould have known yours would be bright and cheerful. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I love the onrnament, Jennifer.
ReplyDeleteJust like your beads, this ornament is colorful and happy! Thanks for all the great ideas!
ReplyDeleteSo bright, so cute, and so clever...Makes a person smile. It's a Holly Jolly Good One...
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays!!!!
As always, your designs just make me smile. And today they made me rush to etsy to buy some of these for my tree and as gifts for trees of dear ones. Thanks for such a cute idea and for including all the etcs. with the pendant in your shop. Can't wait to make and hang them on the tree.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Jennifer! I love your stuff. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteA great way to start the day....looking at your bright & sunny creations. Thanks for the instructions for your ornament. Now, I'll hop off & check out all the links you gave. :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Jennifer! Love the poinsettia ornament and directions that go with! So nice! As always, everything you do is so happy and so cute!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays! Robin :)
I was lucky enough to win one of your ornaments during a previous open house - your work great. Checking out your blog/shop always brings a smile to my face.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad I found you! I have never seen such cute things anywhere! That little stocking would make me such a nice piece of Christmas jewlery. I don't have any. Oh how wonderful it would be!
ReplyDeleteThank you for being here for us, and your unique tallent!
Absolutely charming! I'd hang that up all year round (yes, indeed I would).
ReplyDeleteLove your poinsetta ornament, Jennifer! A lovely bright color for the monochromatic winter!
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