Sunday, January 10, 2010

Cold Winter Days

Following in the footsteps of my beading sister (albeit 2 years later), decided the time had come to join Robin Atkins' Bead Journal Project. My goal is to make 12 ornaments.

Originally from the Northeast, it seemed appropriate to use snowflakes for January.

I beaded 19 snowflakes using Delica beads and Swarovski crystals. The ornament is beautiful hanging over my dining room table although it did not photograph well so I spread it out on a black velvet board.

13 comments:

Dee D said...

Wow - this looks wonderful. From top to bottom, what is the total length?

Shel said...

Thanks,

The total length is 7 inches.

Marty S said...

This is gorgeous! It's a beautiful way to think of snow. And how did you keep from getting everything tangled up? You must have a great system.
Marty S
Crackpot Beacer

Anonymous said...

This is, indeed, beautiful!

Crazy Mama said...

very wintery...i love winter and this is a very pretty showing of it! so creative...nicely done!

Shirley Cook - Jumping Jack Glass said...

Oh, this is terrific! What a wonderful idea, too - 12 beaded ornaments. I'm really looking forward to seeing your whole collection, wow!

Cindy said...

I think it has photographed very nicely. I love your choice for your pieces. Look forward to seeing more.

Unknown said...

Rochelle,
That is the most beautiful
beading project I have ever seen!

So delicate.

I can't wait to see your next project.....
Phyllis

unnur said...

I can just imagine the sparkle! I like the slightly abstract twist.Very pretty!

Michelle Mach said...

Wow! A wonderful example of how flexible a "beaded journal" can be. I love the idea of beaded ornaments. You'll be able to get so much joy from them every year!

LemonyRenee' said...

I came across this blog when I went looking for your OWOH post. How beautiful this is! I even like it all spread out like that -- it has sort of a celestial feel to it. Lovely!

Elizabeth said...

This is breathtaking!! Seeing it in the sunlight or candle light must be amazing!!! I love this piece!!!
Exquisite work!
Best ! Elizabeth

Didi-beadwork said...

i just love this. how did you decide on the snowflake patterns. did you find them somewhere in a book. I have been making beaded dreamcatchers from a book and love the stars so did my own one but snowflakes are much more exciting.
diane