Handmade Fused Glass Bullfinch Art Panel Inspired by Winter Nature

This handmade fused glass bullfinch art panel is inspired by the quiet beauty of winter birds and natural stillness ❄️✨ Kiln-formed and layered by hand, the glass creates depth, texture, and rich color that brings the bullfinch on its branch to life.

Each panel is a one-of-a-kind piece of nature-inspired glass art, designed for collectors, bird lovers, and those who appreciate handcrafted artwork. Light passing through the fused glass enhances its detail, making it both a decorative and timeless art piece.

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Handmade Fused Glass Tea Light Holder Featuring an Autumnal Birch Forest Design: Cozy Art for Fall Décor

There’s something magical about the way autumn light filters through birch trees, and that quiet beauty inspired this handmade fused glass tea light holder. Each piece is crafted by hand, layering warm amber tones with delicate white birch trunks to create a glowing miniature forest scene 💕

When a candle is lit behind the glass, the design comes alive, the soft flicker mimics sunlight passing through autumn leaves, filling any room with a cozy, calming atmosphere. This tea light holder is perfect for fall décor, but its warm glow makes it a beautiful accent all year round.

Made with care and attention to detail, every holder is unique, making it a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves nature, handcrafted art, or the gentle ambiance of candlelight.

  

  

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Bullfinch in the Winter Forest glass art panel Nature inspired desk decor

Winter’s beauty captured in glass ❄️✨ This fused glass piece, inspired by a serene winter forest, features a charming bullfinch perched on a branch. The matching wooden stand, is made by my hubby 🥰

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Fused glass handmade Autumn Birch forest tea light holder

My latest Autumnal Birch forest tea light holder made of fused glass. 

 

 

 

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Bullfinch in the Winter Forest glass art panel Nature inspired desk decor

One of my fused glass creations inspired by winter forest ❄️❄️❄️ the matching wooden stand is made by my hubby 🥰

 

Fused glass handmade Autumn Birch forest tea light holder

Autumn is here so it is time to get inspired by all those gorgeous golden yellows and earthy orange colors. Introducing one of my latest fused glass creations 😍 - a tea light holder inspired by Autumnal Birch forest. 

Frost Ring - Tree Bark Ring handcarved textured sterling silver 960 and Cubic zirconia. Handmade metal clay jewelry by Arctida.

It is winter already in Northern Sweden, so its not surprisingly that my latest inspiration comes from frost covered tree branches. This time I've chosen to add a bit of bling bling, a round brilliant-cut Cubic zirconia that sparkles the same way frost does when the light hits it just right :) The ring is hand-carved from Precious Metal Clay Sterling 960.

  

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Karya - Tree Bark Ring handcarved textured open band sterling silver 960. Handmade metal clay jewelry by Arctida.

A lot has happened since January, the time of my last blog-post. We've moved to another town called Luleå. It has been a huge change in our lives moving from central Stockholm apartment to countryside house in the Northern Sweden :) My new garden, nearby forest, the sea and Northern Nature in general has inevitably influenced my new designs... in my new house I have a new studio so stay tuned as more of my lovelies are on the way :)

Here is the first one - hand carved Tree bark open ring made of sterling silver (Precious Metal Clay Sterling 960).

 

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Owl necklace solid copper owl pendant on leather cord. Handmade pagan style jewelry by Arctida.

Here is my latest piece of jewelry made of metal clay. This time I decided to try copper clay and make a pretty owl pendant.

I textured, polished, fired and polished again the pendant by hand. To highlight the texture I selectively applied patina and as a finishing touch I sealed with Renaissance Wax, a jewelry grade wax to preserve the colors and protect the pendant against further oxidation.The pendant is threaded with black leather cord and fastens with a solid copper lobster clasp and extension chain.

What is Copper Metal Clay? A unique form of pure copper (mainly composed of recycled copper particles) suspended in an organic binder. In this clay-like state it allows metal clay artists to form and sculpt metal clay by hand. When fired at high temperatures by torch or in a jeweler's kiln, the binder burns off and the metal particles are fused together. The result is a one-of-a-kind pure copper piece (99.9%).

Spring themed Fine Art Nature Closeup Macro Photography

The winter tightens its grip on Sweden with each day yet there is still hope… at least I hope it is :) Don’t get me wrong I love winter, snow, ice and cold but sometime a girl needs to get cheered up with some strong colors :) So I decided to decorate our living rum with a series of my spring-themed macro shots. Strong lime greens colors of nature awakening from the winter slumber should be perfect for curing any kind of gloomy mood me think :) Here they come...

The idea of making a series came from a photographer friend of mine, Irina. Check out her amazing "One Tulip story" series!


Oh and did you know that in many folklores and literatures, Green is the color of nature, fertility, life. Grass green is the most restful color. Green symbolizes self-respect and wellbeing and is the color of balance. It also means learning, growth and harmony and has become a symbol of environmentalism. Green is a safe color, if you don't know what color to use anywhere use green.
Green contains the powerful energies of nature, growth, desire to expand or increase. Balance and a sense of order are found in the color green. Change and transformation is necessary for growth, and so this ability to sustain changes is also a part of the energy of green.

Acorns and Oak leaf handmade necklace. Pearls Citrines asymmetric wire wrapped in sterling silver pendant. Nature inspired jewelry by Arctida

As some of you may know, I’m a molecular biologist, meaning that I’ve studied a lot of so called *green* biology (flora and fauna studies). And even thought I work in the lab I love anything to do with nature which is also my biggest inspiration source for all of my Art. So here is my latest nature-inspired piece - Acorns and Oak leaf handforged necklace made of Citrines, Pearls and oxidized Sterling Siver.

 
While browsing thru other types of handmade acorns I found this very cool tutorial on how to make felted wool acorns by Tonya Utkina. Aren’t they simply adorable :)


Oh and did you know that acorns and oak tree are sacred in many cultures and has long been seen as a symbol of strength and power. Because the acorn only appears on a fully mature oak, it is often considered a symbol of the patience needed to attain goals over long periods of time. It represents perseverance and hard work.

Silent Blues - Fine Art Nature Photography - Forget Me Not Closeup

The summer is here and so is the time for long walks out in the nature. So here is my latest macro from the woods :) A close up shot of Forget me not flowers - Silent Blues.

The Awakening - Fine Art Nature Photography - Spring branch closeup

The new week is here and so is the new theme for the weekly challenge :) This week it is ...walking, hiking, nature! hosted by BHB Kidstyle. Such a great theme now when the weather is just perfect for taking those long nature walks. So here is my entry, a closeup shot of a sprouting branch in the woods - The Awakening