Decorations | Earth Balance Craft

Demoiselle Dragonfly WIPS

30/11/2016 by Nicola

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 … Read more

Twinkling Rain Cloud

11/11/2016 by Nicola

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 … Read more

Forest Lore Suncatcher WIPs

22/10/2016 by Nicola

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; … Read more

Yule Arts and Crafts

27/09/2016 by Nicola

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.

Its Raining Cats and Dogs

18/09/2016 by Nicola

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 … Read more

My Love of British Birds

25/08/2016 by Nicola

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 … Read more

Blue Dragonflies Collection

09/08/2016 by Nicola

Blue Dragonflies Collection I might be a little bit fascinated by blue dragonflies. It’s the metallic colours that draw me to them, with shimmer and shine as the dart around by the river. I love the British species ‘Beautiful Demoiselle’, … Read more

Home Craft | Home Decor | Jewellery

Meet the Artist Agni Prasada Burning

27/07/2016 by Nicola

Meet the Artist Agni Prasada Burning Introducing the artist Stef from ‘Agni Prasada Burning’. She uses pyrography as a medium to burn images into wood. She creates bespoke and customised gifts, available globally. She uses the highest quality wood, buying … Read more

Summer Garden Suncatchers

30/06/2016 by Nicola

Summer Garden Suncatchers We all love summery days with plenty of warm hazy sunshine, it’s a magical time of year when all the trees and flowers are in bloom, with the soft sounds of a gentle breeze rustling through woodland … Read more

Gifts for Valentines

14/01/2016 by Nicola

Gifts for Valentines This coming Valentine’s Day, treat your loved one to a hand crafted love heart hanging decoration to be treasured for a long time. Make your own love heart out of copper wire, semi-precious gem stones and glass … Read more

Art | Hanging Ornaments | Home Craft | Home Decor

A More Traditional Christmas

27/10/2015 by Nicola

A More Traditional Christmas Here is a copy of a magazine article I wrote in 2008 about opting for a more traditional and less wasteful Christmas. “Back to the Future – Treat yourself to a stylish traditional Christmas this year, … Read more

Festive Decorations for Christmas

23/10/2015 by Nicola

Festive Decorations for Christmas It’s nearly that festive time of year once again. Here at Earth Balance Craft we like to celebrate in a more natural and less commercial way. Say goodbye to mass produced Christmas ornaments, plastic tinsel and fake … Read more