Rock and Wire Arrowhead Necklace

 I'm back today with another Rock and Wire necklace.

I purchased this arrowhead years ago and had it sitting in

my wire crafting box.   I think I hesitate on some of my

creative projects for two reasons: 1) I don't want to use

"my pretty" stone, or 2) I can't decide on the project.

In this example, I used some Benecreat soft aluminum

craft wire to wrap the stone, add a bead and create a loop.  

I finished it off with a faux suede cord, 

knotted so that I can change the material as needed.

I had previously made a pair of beaded earrings, which

go perfectly with the arrowhead.

Rock and Wire Tree

 The other wire and rock art form that I'm attracted to

is armatures, featuring trees or people.  I wrapped beads

on the end of wires, creating several curls around the bead.

I then twisted all of the copper lengths together,

in order to create the tree trunk.  The ends were wrapped

around a piece of lava, found on a property that I used

to own in CA.  I just love the combination of wire and rock!

Rocks and Wire Necklace

 I am a bit of a rock enthusiast, although I don't know my rock

names or features.  I just enjoy finding pretty pebbles by the lake,

or desert path.   My sweet sister Julie is a little more serious

about her rocks and tumbles them for sale in her store.

Once in a while, I try creating jewelry out of found 

or purchased stones.  This is a stone that Julie 

found and tumbled.

I wrapped the stone with copper wire, formed the loop, and

added the faux leather cord.  I had some stone beads that

went well with the necklace, so made the earrings to match,

using copper findings. 

Kindest Gnomes with Inspired Thoughts

I like gnomes.  They resemble my mixed feelings about

Christmas preparations.  Some of the efforts and activities 

make me grumpy, but I end up being inspired.

This gnome comes from the Kindest Gnomes bundle,

colored with Stampin' Blends.  The sentiment from 

Inspired Thoughts was cut out with a die from the 

Hippo and Friends collection.

Happy Forest with Inspired Thoughts

 The Happy Forest dies are wonderful because

they span several seasons.  The little Charlie Brown trees

provide a great backdrop, or focal point.

In this example, I added the sentiment from Inspired 

Thoughts, which is lovely for Christmas cards.   I like 

making bows out of embroidery floss, because it does

not add much bulk to a card.

Amazing Silhouettes

 Amazing Silhouettes is one of those sets that can be used

in a jam to created a quick elegant card.  For this card,

I just added several layers and some accessories.