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on “More Hearts from Nancy”:“Both bracelets are beautifully colored. The focal on the second bracelet reaches out and grabs…” read »
on “Hummingbird bracelet”:“Just delightful Althea!! The colors and design are great!…” read »
on “Hummingbird bracelet”:“bright and beautiful! The clasp takes the show.…” read »
on “Beggers Beads”:“Great pieces to grab & go--they would slip on in a flash. I have a…” read »
on “Monstera Set”:“Delightful set that will draw many compliments!…” read »
- on “On an Earring Kick”:
“Definitely fun! Love the texture & layers in the designs.
…” read » - on “Hummingbird bracelet”:
“Flowers, leaves, and hummingbirds all sing-out warmer weather & days spent outside enjoying sunshine & playing…” read »
- on “Rhyolite”:
“I like how you took the same gemstone & made three different styles of earrings with…” read »
on “Fantasy Fuscsia earrings”:“Saved to my favorites it goes!…” read »
on “Hip & free”:“Those are gorgeous and on trend too! I've marked them as my favorites.…” read »
- on “Black Dahlia Necklace”:
“wow! Stunning.…” read »
on “Beggers Beads”:“Love the title! I remember the original bracelets, from India, in the early '70's. Nice!…” read »
on “Rhyolite”:“Rhyolite is my favorite mineral. You found a lovely batch with fantastic patterns. Very nice, simple…” read »
- on “Caribbean Christmas Necklace”:
“I’ld happily wear this one - a beaut. But doubt I’ld attempt it. Still mildly phobic…” read »
- on “Asymmetrical Drop Earrings”:
“Ooo - like em all but particularly the asymmetric pair!…” read »
- on “Collar Necklaces”:
“Ah - as usual your designs grab my attention & seem entirely do-able. Did these go…” read »
- on “Collar Necklaces”:
“Are these on a heavier gage memory wire or regular wire or different form that keeps…” read »
on “On an Earring Kick”:“They are a bit funky. They're also bold and bright and would be fun to…” read »
on “Monstera Set”:“Love the bold colors and designs. Should be fun to wear. You are so right…” read »
- on “Hummingbird bracelet”:
“What a wonderful, bright and sunny bracelet. Spring or summer or any time would be…” read »
on “On an Earring Kick”:“So funky and fun!…” read »
on “Monstera Set”:“This a beautiful set. She I first glanced at the pendant my mind yelled peacocks!…” read »
on “Green Bracelet with a heart”:“Thanks you all for your support. I have one more bracelet with hearts in it...I…” read »
on “Hummingbird bracelet”:“Stunning bracelet! It looks like a sunny spring day. I think we are all waiting…” read »
- on “Third Wire Wrapping Class”:
“I love this Melody!! It's just perfect the way it is. I commend you for…” read »
on “Back in the swing of things”:“Thanks, Sweet Jane. Sorry I missed you in my first reply!…” read »
- on “Back in the swing of things”:
“Thanks so much, Pam, Crystal, and Little Round Chick, for the kind comments.. It’s great to…” read »
- on “Beggers Beads”:
“Love these bracelets! What fun they would be to wear all of them at the…” read »
- on “Rhyolite”:
“These earrings are all great! There are small tweeks between them but how many identical…” read »
on “Green Bracelet with a heart”:“Great use of green in this bracelet. Hearts are trending this year. Reminds me of a…” read »
- on “Filigree, Turquoise & Lapis”:
“I’ve been thinking about this necklace since I saw it. Striking pendant with a perfectly accented…” read »
on “Necklace with Bling”:“This set is beautiful, I love the colors. The fuchsia/cantaloupe beads have caught my eye before,…” read »
on “More from Nancy”:“This is really pretty. I especially like what you did with the drops.…” read »
- on “Leather & Brass Necklace”:
“Love the combination of elements in the focal and the black leather. Definitely boho style.…” read »
on “Sun Disc earrings”:“Love the rustic quality of the new African beads. The "Family Photo" showcases…” read »
- on “Leather & Brass Necklace”:
“Very pretty! I love the small brass beads.…” read »
- on “Third Wire Wrapping Class”:
“Melody, this is great! There is just the right amount of wrapping imho. It…” read »
on “Green Bracelet with a heart”:“This is another winner bracelet from "sweetjane" isn't it. Gorgeous. I really liked the Cheetah Jade…” read »
- on “Green Bracelet with a heart”:
“Another wow braclet! Beautiful beads to admire!…” read »
- on “Green Bracelet with a heart”:
“Love the combination of all the green colors and the variety in the beads. Great…” read »
Hootie and family
About this design:
This is my front door wreath which took forever to make. I hope Lima is ok with us showing Christmas ideas. The white baby owl does have a toe ring. You just can’t see it. You know these new moms-next that baby will be all tatted up. Oh for heavens sake, I could really weave a story with this! The shows are over! I’m never doing another one! I say that every year😅
Components:
Grapevine wreath form, lots of picks , 3 owls and a hot glue gun! Merry Christmas y’all!Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Dec 07, 2022 at 12:45 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Merry Christmas y’all from deep Texas! Cute wreath! I need to get my wreaths out! Everything inside has stayed up for a couple of years They give me a warm cozy feeling all year.
On Dec 07, 2022 at 2:19 pm #
Beady Little Eyes says:Beautiful wreath. I just love the little owls. Merry Christmas!
On Dec 07, 2022 at 2:43 pm #
sweetjane says:I would never have thought about putting Owls on a Christmas wreath….but why not. I like to have a real pine wreath…with a cool bow on it. But, last year Holly gave me a fake wreath….which I ‘m not too keen on. But now I have to hang it.
On Dec 07, 2022 at 4:09 pm #
Melody F says:Beautiful wreath, Robin. I love the owls. Lots of visual movement in your wreath with all the long botanical bits and the huge bow. I like the subtle color scheme. I have a glass and white metal storm door over an all glass and wood framing front door that you can see a long lace curtain through. And my small porch is bounded by three windows, so I never put up a wreath. Any ideas? I do have Christmas lights. All year. By next year you’ll be charged up for a new run of shows!
Sweetjane, maybe add some natural stuff to Molly’s wreath. She knows you are obsessively creative. Just tell her you thought she meant it as an element you could use.
On Dec 07, 2022 at 5:25 pm #
Robin nursechick says:Show us your wreaths or mantles ladies. I love looking at all the decorations. My picks are a combination of fake greenery and naturals. The tan colored picks are wood flowers with some natural picks. Melody, Pinterest has some ideas on how to decorate a glass storm door. Jane, I agree with Melody-make it special with your own creativity! I would love to see it!
On Dec 07, 2022 at 5:58 pm #
K Ralston says:You’ll do another one, LOL. I’d love to hear the stories you weave. Such a beautiful wreath.
On Dec 08, 2022 at 12:58 am #
sweetjane says:Melody and Robin…you gave me an idea. I’ll take a photo of it tomorrow. I have a Ch a rlie Brown Christmas tree. I will post a pic of that as well. I hope LB won’t mind.
On Dec 08, 2022 at 4:17 pm #
Moogie says:Robin, your wreath is a natural beauty. And I love your owls. Yeah, first it’s the toe rings, then the tongue gets pierced, then the tats all over. These owls are out of control.
On Dec 09, 2022 at 11:05 am #
Robin nursechick says:You’re right Moogie…they look all cute in the wreath but, those big eyes see every thing that moves. If my grandkids were little, they would be a little scared of the owl story I would weave. They have fond memories of my scary stories. My granddaughter’s first scary story was if spiders in the bead store I use to go to. Then I a story of the spiders playing soccer on the bead store floor. She would spend her time picking up stray beads while I shopped. I had a computer artist do a digital picture of our time there. There is a tiny spider in the window – you can’t see it in my ohotoy