I know for myself, I don't think about winter and Christmas themed
beads or jewelry until the season is right upon us. Admit it, it is a
bit hard to think creatively about winter when it's still only summer!
And so I'm always a bit late to the party and sadly have little to
bring. This year it's my little sleepy red-nosed reindeer again—I have
the first batch in progress now.
But now ideas for
snowmen, snowflakes, forest scenes of pines and bare grey trees, and
mittens are filling my mind too. Should I give them a try?
I
also think that I delay because I, myself am not really a "Christmas-y"
person. I've never been one to show it off in my wardrobe and making
Christmas jewelry is something I simply
can not do. And so as I
think about making those beads and the fact that I've never really been
able to use them myself, I wonder just how many people will want what I
make… or will
I even like what I make?
Now, this
isn't to say I don't like Christmas beads and jewelry—in fact it's the
very opposite! There are so many lovely beads that fill my heart with
nostalgia. And gorgeous handmade jewelry to make anyone swoon. I love
this time of year the most and so it makes me a bit sad I can't get it
all to work for me. I admire those of you who can do it with such skill
and beauty!
I've decided to give myself a bigger push in the winter
direction (maybe Christmas designs will come later) and see where it leads me. My start was my new Arctic
Hares—they're white and winter-y and don't scream Christmas too loudly. We shall see how it goes…
Arctic foxes will be next and maybe snowy owls… Hmmm…
And now for some Christmas eye candy to inspire us all!
Yes, I'm in awe of you ladies who make these beauties! You inspire me!
So,
what about you, dear readers? Do you make Christmas themed beads,
components, or jewelry? Do you wear them yourself? Or are you like me
and can't seem to get the Christmas theme to work for you? Do share!
I'm with you. I don't own clothes that scream Christmas and I don't make jewelry that would be considered Christmas because if it doesn't sell I don't want to hold on to it for an entire year. Instead I make jewelry using certain colors that could be worn for the holidays but also any other time of the year.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good idea Alice. Colors are so versatile! And I'm with you on not wanting to hold on to designs for a whole year—if I keep something that long, I often begin thinking of redoing it. I guess I get bored of seeing it! lol
DeleteI'm with you. I don't make or wear any christmas themed jewelry (or clothes for that matter). However, I do like winter themed jewelry as long as it doesn't look "christmasy." I love your snow shoe hares and the idea of arctic foxes and snowy owls. I have been admiring your beads from afar for a while now. I've gotten out of the beading game and am doing metalworking now, but do sometimes use a few beads here and there. I may have to splurge and treat myself to a few sometime. I will have to think of a design for them and when I do, they will be mine, all mine!
ReplyDeleteIt's a good feeling to know I'm not alone on this thinking of Christmas themed designs! Thank you for the compliments! :-) Hoarding other artists' beads is something I cannot help—they are always "all mine" too!
DeleteI make a limited amount of Christmas jewelry, but it doesn't exactly sell like hotcakes. Wintery jewelry works better for me too. I love those Kylie Perry mittens!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am actually going to use the sleepy little deer I won from you in a snow globe necklace, I just need to make a trim to the craft store for some glue and some pretty white glitter for the snow! I have a miniture pine tree to put the sleeping deer under...it should be really cute! thanks again for the deer and Queen Annes lace beads!
DeleteI really admire your ability to create bright and beautifully designed Christmas jewelry, Linda!
DeleteOh! that sounds way too cute Norma! I would absolutely love to see it when you finish!
DeleteI don't do Christmas as much as winter. Something that will span seasons. Right now I am working on ornaments now with cardinals on branches, poinsettia flowers blooming, and snowflake birds. I love your wee bunnies (yes to the arctic foxes and snowy owls!) Enjoy the day! Erin
ReplyDeleteYes! I can't agree with you more Erin. I love to have jewelry that I can wear whenever I want and not be bound by seasons or holidays. I have always loved your ornaments—what a great way to go—and those I don't mind at all if they're Christmas-y! ;-)
DeleteI do not do any holiday beads or jewelry...wearing or making. But I like the idea of it. Like you, I think of it way too late in the game. I don't think I would ever do anything super Christmas-y, but rather something wintery.
ReplyDeleteI am totally more of a seasonal wearer rather than a holiday person. I love all the gorgeous ness you posted!
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