November/December Challenge - Winter

[DawninCal]

I was originally thinking Christmas, but decided to go with the broader category of winter. Your challenge is to make something that reminds you of winter, whether that be winter colors, ice or snow or rain, or whatever else makes you think of winter. You may even do something Christmas or New Year's related if you wish since both holidays are during the winter months.



As always, looking forward to seeing the designs produced by your creative minds. Please post your challenge piece in this thread by December 15.



Dawn

[caeterle]

There's something I have been wanting to make in white for a while, maybe I'll can make myself do it now.

[DawninCal]

White sounds perfect, Cat.



Dawn

[caeterle]

Maybe this weekend ....

[DawninCal]

I was thinking about what I'm going to do and I think I have an idea...



Dawn

[DawninCal]

Just a quick update from me. My original idea didn't pan out, but now I am working on something else that I think will be really cute. I have one component done and am going to work on the other tomorrow. Obviously, I'm not going to be done right on time but will post my completed work before the end of the week.



Dawn

[Irith-Rita]

We don't have snow here, except two-three days each winter on Mount Hermon.
We do have green tree leaves and green fields.

I have recently made this Silver and Prehnite ring:

[DawninCal]

That is a gorgeous ring, Irith. The beautiful pale green of the stone and the silver setting definitely say "winter" to me. I love everything about it.

And, thank you for posting the first challenge piece. I have not been able to work on mine because of other time commitments, but I'm quite happy with what I've done so far.



Dawn

[caeterle]

What a lovely color that prehnite has, Irith!
A beautiful ring, perfect for the challenge.

I spontaneously threw this together today, it's not the original plan, but I wanted to use some spikes and that made me think of icicles. It's very hard to take a picture of, especially at this time of day with the clear seed beads. I thought I had some matte clear seed beads, but couldn't find them quickly. Maybe I'll make another pendant if they turn up.

[DawninCal]

Cat, that is wonderful and so unique! The spikes really do look like icicles and the smaller beads make me think of a snow drift. It's very cool!

And, my apologies for taking so long to comment; I've been a bit scattered lately, but what else is new?



Dawn

[caeterle]

Thank you, Dawn! I tried to capture crusty snow/ice and icicles spikes, so I'm happy you are seeing it like that!

I still have a lot of those spikes (that color especially) and would like to try out more freeform designs for the big ones that are hard to use if you are like me and don't necessarily want the top to show, but still want the spikes to stay put.

Regarding your apologies, three days, oh dear, how did I ever manage? You silly.

[michelle]

Yikes! How did I miss this challenge? I’m going to be late. 😳

[michelle]

I love the prehnite ring Irith! And the spiky icicles are awesome, Cat.

[caeterle]

Michelle, you know there is no real "late" to our challenges

Thank you!
I had to lock myself in again to make this. I tried for about 30 seconds, then der Dekan had to leave because he constantly jumped for my thread.
From my pictures I can really tell that the number of new items went down significantly after he moved in, lol.

[michelle]

Oh well, the kitten phase doesn’t last forever. And it’s as joy-packed as it is annoying.