#glass ornament

[jonnysinsectcatalogue]

Old World Christmas - Luna Moth (and Monarch Butterfly) Ornament

In addition to photographing insects, one of my other hobbies is collecting glass Christmas Ornaments. Simply, I love their colors and detailing, not to mention the sheer variety. The best thing about them though: the way that light touches them, causing them to shine and glitter magnificently. It is truly something to behold! Although I love them a lot, there are too many to buy and they are too expensive to have them all. As such, I strictly stick to the ones I like, which tend to be food and animals. Luckily, downtown Toronto's "Outer Layer" and "Juxtapose" stores always come through with a lovely selection of glass ornaments year after year. As such, this year a lovely new Luna Moth ornament has graced the tree. I have to say, Old World Christmas beautifully captured the look, essence, royal-ness and beauty of the Luna Moth perfectly. All the important details are there: the 4 eyespots, the 2 hindwing tails, the curvature of the wings, and the feathered antennae (implying this ornament is a male). Even the ornament's backside, little legs and eyes. I'm very thankful to have found it.

The Luna Moth is a perfect companion to my mother's glass Monarch Butterfly ornament (from the same brand, and the same ornament uploaded a few years ago). They both compliment and contrast each other beautifully thanks to their colors, curves and intricacies. Both capture the difference essential aspects of popular Lepidopterans wonderfully, but with some artistic license as well. Since they pair well together, I've placed them near each other on the tree (the Luna Moth is higher since the tails need room) towards the top. From the look of it, the Luna Moth is right at home on the tree; it is a creature of the forest after all. Of course, this insect won't become food for the nearby birds, green iguana, skunk and blossom possum. Admittedly, keeping a real life Luna Moth on an indoor Christmas tree would be quite difficult, so this glass representation helps with that, and it is quite eye-catching, even from a distance. While I'm making a big deal over these fun holiday trinkets and decorations, I truly believe that although the real life insect only lives in adult form for a week or so, it is far more beautiful, ethereal, majestic and worthy of adoration than even the finest ornament. To see one in nature is a delightful, awe-inspiring gift!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidaysl! Here's hoping for more lovely insect finds and insect ornaments to enjoy in the future. Bless you all!

[opalglassrain]

Heart of glass

[shutterandsentence]

Naughty, Nice, or Nostalgic this year?

Photo: Frankenmuth, Michigan

[ifitwasediblewouldyoueatit]

Perhaps a vintage glassblown Christmas tree ornament? (None of these images are mine.)

[auntieblues]

“I saw thousands of pumpkins last night come floating in on the tide, bumping up against the rocks and rolling up on the beaches; it must be Halloween in the sea” ― Richard Brautigan

[lylp]

[swellcolors]

Sand Infused Star of David Ornament

We had a client bring sand back from Israel for us to make her a cross and Star of David...Holy Land Sand was born. We infused the sand from this very special place to make these ornaments and sun catchers. We wanted to make a connection in our hearts and in our artwork to a very sacred place that is timeless.

Each piece is hand cut glass infused with sand from Israel when fired in a kiln in our studio in Surf City, NJ. Then the Stars of David get silver wire wrapped and packed in a 5"x 7" eco friendly recycled kraft box with a printed gift tag enclosed.

Makes a great bar/bat mitzvah, wedding, Hanukkah gift for someone you love. 

What a great gift for someone celebration a bat/bar mitzvah, Hanukkah, wedding, Rosh Hashanah, birthday...

[thecrochetcrowd]

Craft Snow Capped Ornaments Pattern + Tutorial

Craft Snowcapped Ornaments Snow Capped Ornaments A rainy or snow day with the kids stuck indoors can be fun with ornaments, yarn and a bit of clue for these Snow Capped Ornaments by Yarnspirations. To do this, you need ornaments, craft glue and Bernat Pipsqueak Yarn. Remove the top from the ornament. Place the ornament on a stable platform that allows the ball to sink into it to prevent rolling…

[sovietpostcards]

V. Ilyichyova, an employee of a glass ornament factory, with the new Sputnik ornament. Photo by A. Cheprunov, D. Sholomovich (1959)

[halloween-sweets]

[blondebrainpowered]

Victorian Christmas Decorations

From the collection of Cary Goodrich.

[huariqueje]

Salix Fragilis Bullata - Carin Bengts , 2020.

Finnish, b. 1946  -

Oil on canvas, 120 x 150 cm.

[thewillowoaklady]

I make beaded stuff! I'm currently working on bag accessories and charms, ornaments, keychains, suncatchers, bracelets, and jewelry.

More will be added soon!

Check out what's finished here!

Ebay, Etsy, FB Marketplace,

I also sell photos here-

Redbubble, Istock, Adobe Stock, Shutterstock

update 9/6/2024- Finally got the latest necklace listed!

[natureisthegreatestartist]

What's this? My first 'Glass Gem' corn of the season. Amazing colors, right?

[2000ghosts]

october 29, 2008