Off topic-side note: We are all fine. And a special thanks to all you fabulous ladies who've expressed concern. I'm truly blessed!
I've never before put so much effort into the processes that follow creating the piece. Packaging, shipping and verifying receipt had been the easy part. Oh well, change keeps life interesting, right? I hate to possibly ruin the surprise for Melinda, but here's what I sent.
The pattern is a beaded bauble titled Loopy that Gemma Andrews allowed several of us on the Operation Tackle that Bead Stash facebook group to test for her as she changed her kit pattern to a tutorial. I
Despite waiting till the last package was taken off the last truck of the day no holiday bling arrived for me. The guys at the post office didn't have to be so sweet, but they checked for me anyway. Oh well.
Early Holiday Greeting to All! Now enjoy some more holiday bling with my fellow blog hop participants. Oh, but first a big round of applause for our hostesses Shelly Graham Turner and Marlene Cupo. Thank you so much all the hard work, Ladies!
Your ornament is so pretty, Ginger!
ReplyDeleteThe cascade of swags on the ornament are beautiful. I hope that your package arrives soon!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT!!! I am totally going to make that for the holidays!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Ginger,
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful ornament that you made for your partner, I really like that pattern. So sad that you have not received your package yet.
Therese
What a shame your bling didn't arrive in time, Ginger... I was looking forward to seeing what Melinda has made for you. I hope the rest of life's complications back off and give you a little break, girl! I love the ornament you made for Melinda... you make it look easy with your step-by-step photos!
ReplyDeleteWhat a bummer on your package. :( I'm so glad to see your version of the ornament, it is really pretty! And very glad you survived all that weather!
ReplyDeleteOh Ginger, that is absolutely stunning. And to think you did it with all the weather problems around you. Goes to show what an amazing artist you are. Thank you for joining our HBBH!
ReplyDeletePS LOL for some reason you are the only one who was able to post a comment on my blog post, and I thank you for it.
Ginger...this is gorrrgeous! I loved seeing it evolve in the photos. Wow the work you put into it. AND it's teal in color...OH I am so envious of its new owner! Super pretty over the pearlescent ornament.
ReplyDeleteIm so sorry you didn't receive your exchanged item! BooHoo!! Keep watching that mailbox though...
Thank you for participating in our blog hop, and HAPPY HOLIDAYS! xxoOh! ~ Shelley
I, too, didn't get my bling yet, but your ornament is holiday-tastic. Nicely done, and I hope your bling is just as wondereful as the ornament you sent!
ReplyDeleteHi Ginger...had no idea life has been so rough for you! Hopefully now it's all over with and you can move on. Your orny is absolutely beautiful...hope your bling arrives soon!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful ornament and what detail. Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is "WOW!" Thank you for the pictures showing the progression of your ornament---you are a very talented Bling Hopper! Hope your Bling arrives soon! Gina
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ornament - love the swags =)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous job on the ornament!
ReplyDeleteLove the ornament.
ReplyDeleteI love your ornament! Gorgeous! Melinda is very lucky. I hope you receive your holiday bling soon. I think it's wonderful that you "road tested" a tutorial. I had the honor of doing so for a Beads, Baubles and Jewels tutorial, and it is one of my greatest honors :)
ReplyDeleteYou inspire me so much! Your beautiful beadwork, with a colorway of the ocean, is gorgeous!!
Happy Holidays,
Rita
Beautiful ornament.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty ornament! Love the color and the detail!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous beadwork!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work on the ornament! Your choice of colour is amazing - love the ornament!
ReplyDeleteYour ornament is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSonya