"It almost looks like an A."

-- My mother, when she caught sight of this ornament on her gift bag

Um, yeah, Mum...that would be because it is an A.

Or my best attempt at one in wire and beads. Must practice, apparently.

Birthday beads

I made this a couple of weeks ago as a gift for Offspring the Younger, who turned 11 on February 21:


And these are gifts I just finished for Offspring the Elder, who turns 13 tomorrow:

Insanity rules

I have purchased beads (here). Whimpering to follow shortly.