Spring Snow Drops The British snow drop flower is a sure sign that spring is on its’ way. I like to consider snow drops as a spring flower, a bit optimistic as they begin to bloom in the middle of winter, the very cold January. I am looking forward to the start of the most…
Wire Work Hobby Kits Introducing the ‘Hobby in a Box’ Introducing the Wire Bird Craft Kit for adults, as the perfect gift idea for hands that like to make. Featuring a little robin red breast, my favourite British garden bird. He is made from copper wire, red and black gemstone beads and blue ribbon. This…
Scandi Inspired Star Decoration This festive hanging decoration follows the symmetrical geometric shapes of the ‘Nordic Star’. With a familiar Scandi design, this contemporary ornament loves sunny windows and winter gardens. Hand-made with copper wire work and Czech glass beads that love to shimmer and shine. The eight pointed star (octogram) has been part of…
Sakura Blossom Season My Love of Nature’s Confetti There is nothing better than the start of cherry blossom season, for me personally it is my favourite time of year. As the clocks go forward and the evenings become lighter, buds start to form on the trees and the early signs of magnolia and camellia show…
Ocean Waves Collection My ocean waves collection of wire work designs has grown and I do admit to being an ocean obsessed artist. Here are just a few of my sea shore pieces inspired by beautiful coast-line that I love to explore. I’m a watery baby and love to sit at the shore, feeling the power…
Creative April Showers I love everything rain! I am truly a water baby, so whether it is the ocean, rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, rain, puddles and so on, I am constantly inspired by all things watery. Many of my copper wire-work designs use the weather as my muse, so this month in April which is…
Copper Wedding Anniversary Each year of marriage is celebrated with the gift of a particular material or element, each being more solid and steadfast than the previous. After your marriage has weathered quite a few years, you move into the tougher more dense materials such as metal and crystals. There are some differences between the…
Love is in the Air The Love Tree “I see a huge climbing tree with love inscribed on wood, carved initials in a heart where true love surely stood. A couple sat beneath the tree despite the rainy weather, hugs and kisses, holding hands, spending time together. The sweethearts adorned the tree with a promise…
Twinkling Rain Cloud My rain cloud hanging decoration in the making! See how the rain droplets dangle gently with movement and sparkle in the sunshine. I do love playing with light in my suncatcher designs. With the construction complete, the raw copper metal is now ready for a dark patina and a good polish.
Citrine November Birthstone Citrine is the secondary birthstone for November. A beautiful translucent crystal with honey yellow colours. It is a variant of the quartz semi-precious gemstone, where the colour is made through heat treating smokey quartz or amethyst. The name ‘Citrine’ is translated from the fruit Citron, meaning lemon.
Yule Arts and Crafts Shhhh, I’m jumping the gun here and sharing my decorative yule offerings. With autumn now in full swing, many are thinking ahead to the festive season. View over my creative offering for yule gifts and crafts.
Stained Glass Rain Cloud Decorations I am very excited to share with you all today, a collaboration of British artists. These stained-glass rain drop suncatchers are what happens when two creatives get together. The beautiful stained glass droplets are by Grainne at Glassworks and the copper wire work is by me, Nicola here at Earth…