Again this year Sally Russick hosted a Holiday Ornament Exchange. Each person was paired with another and made an ornament and "exchanged" them.
This year Sally was my partner. So since she is one of the people I follow for seed beading I wanted to jump...or step out of the box...so I downloaded a pattern off the web from ThreadABead on Etsy.
This is what I made Sally.
My art beads that you can see through the "window" in the top piece I purchased from Sandra Walton Art. On the bottom I hung a charm saying 2014 that I purchased from Overstock Findings.
Here is the stunning seed bead star Sally sent me. The pictures don't do it justice. It has an ethereal look to it hanging in front of the lights. She has two super cute red balls with silver mirror looking dots strung to the top of the star with gold ribbon to hang the ornament from the tree with. I love it and it looks super on my tree.
Thanks again to Sally for hosting this event. I can't wait to see what everyone else has done. Below is a list of the participants.
1. Sally Russick and Tanya Goodwin
2. Veralynne Malone and Sally Russick
2. Veralynne Malone and Sally Russick
3. Melissa Trudinger and Elisabeth Auld
4. Erin Prais-Hintz and Lesley Watt
7. Becky Pancake and Lynne Bowland
8. Therese Frank and Karen Williams
9. Melissa Meman and Linda Hanes
11. Alicia Marinache and Susan Kennedy
Merry Christmas to everyone, and may you have a wonderful and safe New Year!
Beautiful - such amazing bead work all round.
ReplyDeleteBefore I even clicked on your blog, I knew you would create something jaw dropping - and YOU DID! It is amazing - a double decker slice of perfection for the tree! The holly's, in particular, make the ornament stand out - and the beads in the center match perfectly! Gorgeous!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that you included a picture of Sally's ornament on the tree - and you are right - the lights make it all the more beautiful!
Merry Christmas!
Hi Vera Lynn,
ReplyDeleteI love the ornament that you beaded for Sally, it is so pretty and the art beads match the design perfectly. The ornament that Sally sent to you is beautiful and looks amazing on the tree.
Merry Christmas,
Therese
Your ornament rocks! Patterns in seed beads! And a double sphere. Lightweight in the tree, and makes a lovely statement! Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteVeralynne, I am in awe of your ornament! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteFantastic needlework. Gorgeous ornaments - both of them!
ReplyDeleteLove those seeed bead stars! I got one last year from Paula, your ornament looks like it was a lot of work... !
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect pairing! Both the ornament you sent and the one you received are lovely. Sandra's art beads work so beautifully with your design!
ReplyDeleteWow! The ornament you made is incredible! So impressive.
ReplyDeleteI love threadabead! Your ornament is do beautiful! I love how you can peek inside -- what a great place to display the art beads. :) Sally did such a great job on the stars.
ReplyDeleteHi Vera Lynn, The ornament that you made Sally is wonderful. Great job. The star that you received from her is beautiful also. You are lucky to have it.
ReplyDeleteHey Vera!! Merry Christmas!!! Thank you for the beautiful ornament, it is fabulous!! And for being my partner this year. I love, love, love the ornament I received and I know how much work went into the beautiful beadweaving!!! I'm so glad you were able to participate again this year!
ReplyDeleteJust to let you know I created a pinterest board for the swap and pinned your ornament to it.
I was just admiring how perfectly you matched the art beads inside to the seed beaded outside: great work! The star you got from sally looks beautiful on your tree - love it.
ReplyDeleteYour ornament has such a wonderful old fashioned feel. It must have taken you a long time. Those little seed beads vex me! And I love the little peek of the art beads inside. I am also amazed at the star that Sally made you. How special! Enjoy the day and Merry Christmas to you and your family. Erin
ReplyDeleteSuch amazing beadwork by both of you! I can imagine just how much work went into these!
ReplyDeleteYour ornament to Sally reminds me of German ornaments and the Kris Kingle Mart's in Munich. I love all the details you create! Also the ornament you received from Sally is gorgeous! I love how the lights shine on it!
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