Thank you for joining me on the 1st annual Art Bead Scene Ornament Hop! I hope you’ll find the projects inspiring and helpful as you finish or maybe start decorating and putting together gifts for the holidays. I want to thank those who have joined in the fun today.
Little Church in the Woods
by Heather Powers
When I saw this pendant in Lynn Davis’ shop I knew I had to have it immediately! As soon as I saw it I envisioned an ornament from my grandmother. The design reminds me of a decorative plate she has in her dining room. My grandmother was also the biggest influence on my faith as I was growing up and even still to this day, so this gift holds lots of personal meaning.
Supplies
Pewter pendant – Lynn Davis
12mm ceramic round – Elaine Ray
10mm disk bead – Humblebeads
8mm rhinestone rondelle
10mm rhinestone bead
Pewter bead cap
1 1″ gunmetal headpin
1 2″ gumetal eyepin
5″ 20 gauge steel wire
Directions
1. String the rhinestone bead unto the headpin, create a large loop. Attach to the bottom of the pendant.
2. On the eyepin string the polymer clay bead, rhinestone rondelle, ceramic bead and the bead cap. Create a large loop and attach to the top of the pendant.
3. Create a wire hanging with large spirals on the ends of the steel wire. Hammer the wire with a ball peen hammer on a bench block to strengthen the wire and add texture. Slip through the top of the ornament.
Happy Holidays!
The blog hop participants:
Art Bead Scene – you are here!
*If you have sent me an email and don’t see your name on the list, don’t panic – just leave your link in the comment and I will add it in the morning.
And starting on Wednesday we are bringing you the Art Bead Scene’s 12 Days of Christmas – we’ll have 12 free projects from our editors from now until December 24th. Just our way of saying thanks for another great year here at the ABS!
Diva Designs Jewelry
December 7, 2010 at 4:09 pmGorgeous ornament, Heather! I love, love, love it!
Happy Holidays!
Lynda
Michelle Mach
December 7, 2010 at 4:23 pmI love how you added beads on both the top and bottom of the pendant to frame it. It adds a nice bit of color and texture, but the pendant is still the focus. In the words of Goldilocks, it is "just right"!
Islandgirl
December 7, 2010 at 5:15 pmReally like the pewter disc! Perfect for Christmas. Reminds me of the winter we lived in Europe. Thanks for doing this blog hope! IT was fun.
Wishing you a Happy & Safe Holiday!
Islandgirl aka Lynne
Spirited Earth
December 7, 2010 at 6:08 pmthis ornament is lovely, the addition of the rhinestone bead is really nice. love this.
Erin Fickert-Rowland
December 7, 2010 at 7:57 pmSo pretty! I love your personal story of inspiration, and I think kthe pewter disc reflects your story perfectly. The sparkly accents really set off the piece!
Rosanne
December 7, 2010 at 8:31 pmI missed this ornament this morning. It so sweet. I need to remember that to visit Lynn's shop more often. An ornament swap might be a good idea. I had lots of fun participating.
Beatnheart
December 7, 2010 at 9:52 pmBeautiful work…please stop by..I’m having a GIVEAWAY
Alice
December 8, 2010 at 12:18 amA lovely ornament. Thanks for hosting the blog hop–it was a lot of fun to see all the beautiful creations.
CraftCrave
December 8, 2010 at 1:11 amJust a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [08 Dec 01:00am GMT]. Thanks, Maria
rosebud101
December 8, 2010 at 3:24 amI love this ornament!
Cindy
December 8, 2010 at 5:55 amWhat a beautiful silvery ornament -love it (especially the added bling)! I'm looking forward to visiting the participants' blogs to see their holiday creations!
Elaine Ray
December 11, 2010 at 4:08 amThis is lovely Heather! Thanks for including me in on your memory of your grandmother.
Brian
February 14, 2011 at 9:40 pmThank you for sharing. My daughter (7 years old) is really getting into doing crafts. Work like yours is helping to motivate her.
Joane the Ornament Lady
April 3, 2011 at 12:15 amI cannot believe the details that are still evident in these metal ornaments! The pewter looks beautiful, and the beads really accent it well.