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Handmade Succulent Decorations

Nicola — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:31:55 +0000

Handmade Succulent Decorations Introducing a new range of artisan succulent designs, featuring copper wire work, delicate glass beads, semi gemstone beads, and Isle of Wight driftwood. Following the beautiful curves of succulent leaves and dotted with natural tones of bead work. Inspired by my two favourite things, beach combing on the shores of the Isle...

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Pretty in Pink

Nicola — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 12:32:22 +0000

Pretty in Pink This dusky pink and soft white hanging mobile is inspired by sakura season, when falling blossom petals float in the sky like nature’s confetti. Spring is my favourite time of year as the trees begin to bloom and the air is filled with pretty cherry blossoms. Here's a video of the hanging...

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Scandi Inspired Star Decoration

Nicola — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 16:05:49 +0000

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...

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Celebrating Momijigari

Nicola — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:29:53 +0000

Celebrating Momijigari Today is the autumnal equinox, when night and day are roughly equal lengths. I am always inspired by the beautiful changing colours of the Japanese maple leaf (Momiji) as the days become cooler and damp hangs in the air. The maple leaf is steeped in Japanese tradition, with momijigari being a favourite pastime...

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Ocean Waves Collection

Nicola — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 10:34:50 +0000

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...

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Rivers Edge Dragonfly Suncatcher WIPS

Nicola — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 10:03:24 +0000

Rivers Edge Dragonfly Suncatcher WIPS Imagine a warm summers day, walking by a river and the sight of dragonflies and river darters buzzing around the water. This artisan suncatcher features a rich and vibrant red and orange dragonfly, framed with translucent swirls of the water. He adores a sunny window and comes to life when...

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Demoiselle Dragonfly WIPS

Nicola — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 21:59:41 +0000

Demoiselle Dragonfly WIPS The majority of my designs are inspired by British species of wild life, birds and animals. This handmade copper wire work suncatcher design takes inspiration from the azure metallic blue and green colours of the 'Beautiful Demoiselle Dragonfly' often found darting around rivers and streams. This species has beautiful shimmering metallic green...

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Twinkling Rain Cloud

Nicola — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 13:26:03 +0000

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. Read...

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Yule Arts and Crafts

Nicola — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 15:22:48 +0000

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.

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Its Raining Cats and Dogs

Nicola — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 10:19:20 +0000

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...

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