White Christmas...or not?

I don't know about you guys, but I get all warm and fuzzy inside when I think about a nice fluffy blanket of pure white snow on Christmas morning. A soggy, gray, 40F day just won't cut it. I need icicles hanging on the eaves, biting cold, frozen breath, and plenty of quiet crystalline snow.

 









Well, here in Ohio it's not looking very festive weather-wise. Granted, Christmas is a week away, but I'm hoping we can get our act together and get some snow on the ground in time for the holiday festivities. 

Today's earrings are another in my series of "polybells" that I form out of polymer clay, texture, hand paint, and then seal. This pair just shimmers with snowy white, a lacy texture, kisses of silver, and a raggedy edge. And they're lightweight like you wouldn't believe - like wearing snowflakes on your ears. Finished off with a pair of my extra long copper ear wires, and you'll look like a Snow Queen. OK, perhaps not, but at least you'll be properly festive!

Happy Wednesday and Happy Holidays!!!

Nikki
LoveRoot on Etsy

Angelfire

In your house, is it the angel or the star on the top of the tree? 

When we got married and started collecting our first ornaments for the first Christmas tree in 1992, I found and angel holding a star. And she lights up, too! 

Last night I was playing around with some jewelry epoxy clay for another project that is coming on my own blog tomorrow, and I had some left over. So I quickly grabbed the closest bezel I could find and whipped up these light as air earrings. Looking up at the sweet face of the angel with her deep indigo and soft cream-colored robes holding up the lighted star on the top of the tree, I was inspired to name these Angelfire.

They are very blingy! So of course, I had to put together an outfit to match.

Today I am wearing..

Sequined Layered Tank from Lane Bryant

Grey and black striped jersey pencil skirt from Old Navy

Paired with a grey jersey swing cardigan, grey tights and these sparkly shoes...

Glittery Textured Ballet Flats from Old Navy

I think that this might be my new Christmas outfit that brings both the angel and the star together!

Erin Prais-Hintz invites you to go on a journey of inspiration at her blog Treasures Found :: Inspiration is Everywhere. You can now purchase her work at http://www.tesoritrovati.com/ or in her Etsy shop.

Bells Will Be Ringing

Copper Snowflakes and wonderful Lampwork Bells

very festive don't you think!

I don't typically do holiday inspired jewelry but I couldn't resist making some copper snowflakes

 and when I saw these adorable Bells I knew they'd be a good fit!

These Earrings are available in my Etsy shop

 and I also I have a few Snowflake in Copper available for you to create your own designs.

You can see more of Kristi's work in her Etsy and Artfire shops.

Here's a few other wonderful Bells in all shapes and sizes!

Source: wikstenmade.blogspot.com via Kristi on Pinterest

Source: vivaterra.com via Kristi on Pinterest