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Ocean Waves Suncatcher WIPs
ByNicola 30/03/201728/02/2026

Ocean Waves Suncatcher WIPs Here’s a look into my copper wire work process making this large framed ocean waves hanging window decoration. Three waves are adorned with watery gemstones and glass beads, capturing the colour palette of the sea from the dark depths of the ocean up to the sea foam and crests of the…

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Brown Owl Feather WIPs
ByNicola 05/03/201728/02/2026

Brown Owl Feather WIPs Inspired by my feathery friends Here’s a look into my copper wire work process making a feather suncatcher. From the initial concept sketches, through the layers of wire construction, to the finished beaded piece and a video that you can follow along with. The design is embellished with a variety of…

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Love is in the Air
ByNicola 06/02/201721/08/2022

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…

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Riverside Butterfly Suncatcher WIPS
ByNicola 15/12/201619/04/2024

Riverside Butterfly Suncatcher WIPS Sharing with you my latest wire-wrapping project, this artisan window decoration featuring a riverside butterfly with beautiful curves set inside a square frame. Hand-made with oxidised copper, agate, quartz, carnelian and crystal chip beads. I love bringing nature to life through my wire art, and this one was no exception. I…

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Demoiselle Dragonfly WIPS
ByNicola 30/11/201630/10/2023

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
ByNicola 11/11/201628/02/2026

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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Forest Lore Suncatcher WIPs
ByNicola 22/10/201628/02/2026

Forest Lore Suncatcher Tutorial Learn to make my earthy forest themed suncatcher. Follow the design process from the raw copper wire frame work, to the wire wrapping of the beads and the final oxidisation and polish. Ingredients: Raw soft copper wire; various gauges formed and woven. Plenty of semi precious gemstone, glass and cultured sea glass…

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Meet the Artist from Moongazey Art
ByNicola 03/10/201616/05/2021

Meet the Artist from Moongazey Art I’m lucky to have one of her very beautiful framed hand painted moon gazing hares up in my craft studio…. I interviewed Tracey about being a fabulous British artist and would like to share with you all a look into the creative world of Moongazey Art.

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Yule Arts and Crafts
ByNicola 27/09/201628/02/2026

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
ByNicola 18/09/201628/02/2026

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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Meet the Artist Friends in the Leaves
ByNicola 17/09/201628/02/2026

Meet the Artist Friends in the Leaves Introducing the very lovely Aurore from Friends in the Leaves, an artisan toy maker and illustrator. With a starring piece in my craft studio, I am lucky to own one of her beautiful illustrations. My art print is taken from her original ‘The Badger and the Bird’ pen,…

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My Love of British Birds
ByNicola 25/08/201628/10/2024

My Love of British Birds My collection of British birds is growing all the time. I cannot help myself sketch their shapes with wire and adorn their feathers with semi-precious gemstones. From peacocks to sparrows, I love them all. Mother nature has provided us with such beautiful little fluffy characters which have been my friends…

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