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 … Read more
Inspired by my Feathery Friends Here’s a look into my copper wire work process making an eight-inch tall feather. From the initial concept sketches, through the layers of wire construction to the finished beaded piece. The semi-precious gemstone beads are … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 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 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
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 … Read more
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.
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
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 … Read more
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