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Rain Curtain Sun Catchers
About this design:
The kids and I love to decorate our garden, especially the tree in the center. It gets the most attention. Why should it only be adorned at Christmas? We have embellished it with everything from curtains of crystal and chandelier glass, agate slices w/ recycled glass, strips of sari ribbon tied onto branches, rock crystal pendants, and more... You should check out this book: The Woodcutter and The Most Beautiful Tree by Robb Johnston, a wonderful story full of inspiration for young and old.
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: The most important step for this project is making sure you have the best supplies to use and of course a tree or window to hang these from 😊. I try to keep these supplies on hand - crystal, a variety of rock crystal beads and pendants, beach glass, agate slices, natural hemp, strong wire gauge (18+) … Get creative with your combinations and sparkle on! |
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Aqua Recycled Glass Nugget 10-19x11-15mm
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Bottle Green Recycled Glass Nugget 7-14x9-14mm
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Rock Crystal Faceted Point Pendant w/ Silver Finish 9x23mm
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| Piece | $2.90 |
Rock Crystal Center-Drilled Points Graduated 10x25-13x47mm
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| 16" strand | $37.90 |
| 15 yd. spool | $4.30 |
| 15" strand | $34.90 |
Rock Crystal Faceted & Rough Drop Graduated 12-26x20-38mm
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| 15" strand | $34.90 |
| Spool | $0.95 |
| 10 yd. spool | $4.30 |
| 205 ft spool | $3.70 |
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On Jul 19, 2019 at 7:44 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:How exciting for your children! They are beautiful. I may need to try some on three octogon windows in my staircase.
On Jul 19, 2019 at 10:55 pm #
Moogie says:Oh I love suncatchers! I made a few over the past several months. I love the ones y’all made. I always end up getting too complicated. These are just right. So glad you shared these.
On Jul 20, 2019 at 8:03 am #
kye says:Sun catchers in the garden is such a great idea. These are beautiful. Makes me want to make some.
On Jul 20, 2019 at 8:48 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Decorating the trees in the summer. What a wonderful idea. And so beautiful. Thanks Ali.
On Jul 20, 2019 at 1:05 pm #
Crystal Canary says:These are perfect to hang in bright windows!
On Aug 17, 2019 at 6:47 pm #
desertgirl says:First of all, Ali, your tree and garden are beautiful, and even more so with these wonderful sun catchers. So very pretty. I need to make some of these. We do have a few trees, not all cactus. in Arizona. Thanks for sharing your design. Just love it, but I love all of your designs. You are so talented!
On Aug 31, 2019 at 11:12 pm #
Chickie Nonnie T says:So beautiful! I love your house and gardens and the crystals are just icing on the cake. Very inspirational, and I can do it with my grandsons!