The Richness of Reds

You could never guess how stunning the color Red

can be until you see it used in these

beautiful creations which I

received from two blogging friends for Christmas.

Firstly, from Liz  in England/France 
 this amazing necklace which she created

by altering this beautiful strand of Vintage red aurora borealis crystal beads

 

 by adding to it her own Vintage velvet, lace and pearl wrapped

beads

 

 and some ceramic and pearly white oval beads.

 

 The focal point of the necklace is this stunning

Vintage Madonna medal and

 

 

 it features perfectly on the chain of pearl beads.

At the moment she is gracing the neck of my dress form

which you can surely tell but I have to tell you how

beautifully it sits around my neck.
 Thank you so much Liz - it will 

always be treasured. 

 

Along with the necklace arrived this lovely

Christmas card of  "Joy and Peace "

also created by Liz and some

very handy white tags.

All is so very much appreciated as is your friendship!

 

♥♥♥♥♥

Now this packet travelled all the way from Canada to Australia

from Karen Bailey  (Todolwen). Many of you would

know Karen's blog where she shares

her crocheted creations and her

very generous tutorials

for you all to follow.

Inside this parcel I found this gorgeous

and very warm and Wintery Christmas stocking which

was embellished so beautifully by Karen

with crocheted snowflakes and flowers 

 What a beautiful Christmas combination of colors

 

Look how creatively Karen has embellished this stocking!

 

 Inside the stocking I found this little sachet of golden bells

 

 

and a packet of paper snowflakes (just perfect

for embellishing cards and collages),

 

 these long stemmed flowers created with a 

grey wool with a silvery thread running

through it.

 

This red silk scarf is so fine and stunning

with a snowflake pattern 

 

printed so beautifully all over it.

Snowflakes are something which are unfamiliar to us

here in Australia (where our Christmasses are usually hot and dry) so it is quite special to receive such a gorgeous piece of finery

from Karen.

Everything in this parcel is lovely and it makes it so special

when a friend creates something with their own hands

that you can appreciate.

I can only say "thank you" Karen for your kindness and 

we look forward

to seeing more of your original projects in the 

coming New Year.

I take this opportunity to tell you also that I have several new Valentine artworks and supplies in my 

Etsy Shop 
which I shall share here soon!

♥♥♥♥♥ 

I would also like to wish all my readers a most
 Happy and Healthy New Year
where some of your dreams may be fulfilled!

xox Suzy