Happy 2024! Just a quick post to start off the New Year: I made this "Under the Sea" because I wanted to use the lovely blues in my stash.
Once I had everything gathered, it went quickly. The frame is an open box with no glass and no back but I had an idea...
I selected 4 blues and blended to get this soft gradient of color:
A few crystals are stitched into the "water" near the top, they add a little sparkle when the light hits them.
Next, I added some green locks, lovely wavy things that look like the water is making them gently dance, and a few findings that look like coral branches and seaweed.
I was contemplating adding fish but then I saw this orange seahorse and tried my hand at creating one. With a wire "spine", the horse turned out quite nice...
and a bit more seaweed and tada! Under the Sea!
And the frame? I used a sheet of clear, colorless plastic to cover the back and so light can shine through when hung in front of a window (or other light source). You can see a few of the crystals glittering near the top.
